1. INAUGURATE (VERB): begin
Synonyms: commence, induct
Antonyms: cease, adjourn
Example Sentence:
The roadshow was inaugurated by the transport minister.
2. DISTINGUISHED (ADJECTIVE): famous
Synonyms: acclaimed, eminent Antonyms: infamous, insignificant
Example Sentence:
He was a distinguished professor of the University.
3. RIVET (VERB): occupy complete attention
Synonyms: captivate, fascinate Antonyms: dissipate, disperse
Example Sentence:
The movie riveted the audience till the end.
4. REGRET (NOUN): upset over past action
Synonyms: anguish, contrition Antonyms: contentment, delight
Example Sentence:
The feeling of regret is hard to digest.
5. SCRUPULOUS (ADJECTIVE): extremely careful
Synonyms: fastidious, meticulous Antonyms: inaccurate, negligent
Example Sentence:
The scrupulous chef made a delicious soup.
6. LAVISH (ADJECTIVE): splendid
Synonyms: bountiful, extravagant Antonyms: scanty, barren
Example Sentence:
The lavish inventory provides all the required resources.
7. SERVILE (ADJECTIVE): humble
Synonyms: craven, obsequious Antonyms: aggressive, dominant
Example Sentence:
Servile employees have more successful careers than dominant ones.
8. SHORTFALL (NOUN): deficit
Synonyms: deficiency, shortage Antonyms: abundance, plenty
Example Sentence:
The monsoon shortfall has affected our crops badly.
9. THRILLED (ADJECTIVE): excited
Synonyms: delighted, elated Antonyms: bored, dispirited
Example Sentence:
The thrilled employees jumped with joy.
10. HOLLER (VERB): shout and complain
Synonyms: hoot, whine Antonyms: praise, compliment
Example Sentence: