silhouette
dark outline of someone/something with some light behind it
NOUN
synonyms: shadow; dark shape
antonyms: colorful photo; brightness
arid
extremely dry
ADJECTIVE
synonym: parched; bone-dry
antonyms: soaked; wet; damp; drenched
shirk
to avoid a responsibility or chore
VERB
synonyms: dodge; bypass; cheat
antonyms: complete; face; confront; encounter
wallow
roll around in something excessively
VERB
synonym: indulge; enjoy; immerse
antonym: straight; steady
abode
a home
NOUN
synonym: apartment; house; living space
antonym: office building; park; store
vigilant
watchful and alert
ADJECTIVE
synonyms: attentive; aware
antonyms: careless; unaware
aspire
to have an ambition
VERB
synonym: pursue; strive
antonym: avoid; dislike
quorum
minimum number needed
NOUN
synonyms: least amount; attendance
antonyms: absence
vermilion
bright red
ADJECTIVE
synonym: scarlet; maroon; ruby
antonym: green / blue
verbatim
in exactly the same words as were used originally
ADJECTIVE
synonym: exact; word-for-word
antonym: paraphrased; different