1. F
Ameliorate
(v.) to improve, make better, or correct a flaw or shortcoming
Synonyms: amend, better
Antonyms: worsen, aggravate, exacerbate
Even though I did not enjoy reading the harsh, yet candid remarks on my paper, I know my teacher wants to help me ameliorate my writing.

2. Aplomb (n.) poise, assurance, great self-confidence; perpendicularly
Synonyms: composure, self-possession, levelheadedness
Antonyms: confusion, embarrassment, abashment
The royal family of Dublin always handles situations with great aplomb.

3. Bombastic vivacious eloquent ostentatious
(adj.) pompous or overblown in language; full of high- sounding words intended to conceal a lack of ideas
Synonyms: inflated, high-flown, pretentious
Antonyms: unadorned, simple, plain
In his attempt to impress his teacher, Jeb wrote a bombastic essay.
eloquent

4. Callow
(adj.) without experience; immature, not fully developed; lacking sophistication and poise; without feathers
Synonyms: inexperienced, unfledged, raw
Antonyms: mature, grown-up, polished
The callow boys pulled a prank on their neighbor by throwing toilet paper into their trees.

5. Drivel
(n.) saliva or mucus flowing from the mouth or nose; foolish, aimless talk or thinking; nonsense; (v.) to let saliva flow from the mouth; to utter nonsense or childish twaddle; to waste or fritter away foolishly
Synonyms: (n.) balderdash, hogwash, tommyrot; (v.) slaver
The St. Bernard driveled as he sat outside waiting for me to throw the ball.

6. synonyms: abstract, digest, model, archetype
EPITOME
(n.)a summary, condensed account; an instance that represents a larger reality.
synonyms: abstract, digest, model, archetype
Arthur Miller wrote The Crucible, a movie that presents the epitome of stringent Puritan life.

7. EXHORT (v.) to urge strongly, advise earnestly.
synonyms: entreat, implore, adjure
antonyms: discourage, advise against, deprecate.
My teacher exhorted me to do my homework because my grade in class was low.

8. (adj. & adv.) by virtue of holding a certain office.
EX OFFICIO
(adj. & adv.) by virtue of holding a certain office.
Mrs. McNeil is the ex officio disciplinarian when it comes to the final decision on school rules.

9. INFRINGE (v.) to violate, trespass, go beyond recognized bounds
synonyms: encroach, impinge, intrude, poach
antonyms: stay in bounds
If you continue to transcend your boundaries and infringe onto private property, you might get in serious trouble.

10. (v.) to make oneself agreeable and thus gain favor or acceptance by others.
synonyms: cozy up to, curry favor with
antonyms: alienate, humiliate oneself, mortify oneself
INGRATIATE
Ingratiating himself with Clinton, Obama displays his aplomb attitude during the 2008 presidential race.

11. Interloper
(n.) one who moves in where he or she is not wanted or has no right to be, an intruder
Synonyms: trespasser, meddler, buttinsky
The interlopers’ plan was to rob the bank
after they figured out how to bypass the
security system.

12. Intrinsic
(adj.) Belonging to someone or something by its very nature, essential, inherent; originating in a bodily organ or part
Synonyms: immanent, organic
Antonyms: extrinsic, external, outward
Although I could probably sell my grandmother’s ring for about $6,000, I refuse to do so, because it has a priceless intrinsic value.

13. Inveigh
(v.) to make a violent attack in words, express strong disapproval
Synonyms: rail, harangue, remonstrate
Antonyms: acclaim, glorify, extol
The coach inveighed against the
ref’s last minute call which allowed
the opponent score two free throws and cost the team the game.

14. Lassitude (n.) weariness of body or mind, lack of energy
Synonyms: fatigue, lethargy, languor
Antonyms: energy, animation, liveliness
Overcome with a great sense of lassitude, Jeremy began to snore and drivel on his desk!

15. Millennium (n.) a period of one thousand years; a period of great joy
Synonyms: golden age, peace, prosperity
Antonyms: doomsday, day of judgment
When the millennium of 2000 was approaching, people were afraid their computers were going to die.

16. OCCULT
(adj.) mysterious, magical, supernatural; secret hidden from view; not detectable by ordinary means; (v.) to hide, conceal; eclipse; (n.) matters involving the supernatural
synonyms: supernatural, esoteric, abstruse, arcane
antonyms: mundane, common, public, exoteric
The Puritans considered dancing in the woods as occult behavior.

17. PERMEATE (v.) to spread through, penetrate, soak through
Smoke rising and
filling the room with a stench,, the smell of the burned
popcorn permeated
the room!

18. PRECIPITATE
(v.) to fall as moisture; to cause or bring about suddenly; to hurl down from a great height; to give distinct form to; (adj.) characterized by excessive haste; (n.) moisture; the product of an action or process.
synonyms: provoke, produce; (adj.) reckless, impetuous
antonyms: (adj.) wary, cautious, circumspect
The child prodigy’s performance was so amazing, it precipitated the first standing ovation of the night!

19. Stringent
(adj.) strict, severe; rigorously or urging binding or compelling; sharp or bitter taste.
synonyms: stern, rigorous, tough, urgent, imperative
antonyms: lenient, mild, lax, permissive.
Stringent eyes staring, Hester Prynne stood with great aplomb as she served the punishment for her crime.

20. synonyms: (v.) infer, gather: (n.) inference, presumption
Surmise
(v.) to think or believe without certain supporting evidence; to conjecture or guess; (n.) likely idea that lacks definite proof
synonyms: (v.) infer, gather: (n.) inference, presumption
Many people surmise that life on other planets truly does exist. I am not one of those people.