1. ( adj. ) – harsh, grating, loud Examples: Synonyms : Vociferous, harsh, clamorous, discordant Antonyms : Soft, yielding, harmonious strident

2. (adjective) – in a particular style, often an unrealistic one Examples: Synonyms : Format, design Antonyms : stylized

3. ( verb ) – to make less alert Examples: Synonyms : Astonish, amaze, bewilder, confuse, stun Antonyms : stupefy

4. (adj.) – placed in lower order or rank Examples: Synonyms : Rank, secondary, subsidiary, lower Antonyms : Main, major, chief subordinate

5. (adj.) – hardly noticeable Examples: Synonyms : slight, faint, fine, understated Antonyms : Obvious, clear subtle

6. (adj.) – sad, sulky Examples Synonyms : Depressed, dour, morose, grim Antonyms : Cheerful, happy, gay sullen

7. (adj.) – near the surface, slight Examples: Synonyms : Shallow, apparent, outward, exterior Antonyms : Deep, interior superficial

8. (adj.) – ability to bend easily Examples: Synonyms : Flexible, malleable, elasticity, agility Antonyms : Inflexibility, stiff, rigid suppleness

9. (verb) – to cheat out of money or property Examples: Synonyms : Rip off, deceive, double- cross, con, trick Antonyms : Honesty, integrity, loyalty swindle

10. (noun) – the combining of separate parts to form a whole Examples: Synonyms : Mixture, fusion, blend, combination Antonyms : Separation, division synthesis