1.STEADFAST (ADJECTIVE): Loyal
Synonyms: faithful, dedicated
Antonyms: disloyal, unreliable
Example Sentence:
Laura was steadfast in her opinions.
2. TERSE (ADJECTIVE): Curt
Synonyms: brusque, abrupt Antonyms: polite, gracious
Example Sentence:
When Frieda is angry she only gives terse responses.
3. MORDANT (ADJECTIVE): sarcastic
Synonyms: rancorous, bitter Antonyms: kind, nice
Example Sentence:
He describes the situation with mordant wit.
4. APPEASE (VERB): pacify
Synonyms: soothe, satisfy Antonyms: aggravate, irritate
Example Sentence:
Every political party tries to appease the minorities to create its own vote bank.
5. AMELIORATE (VERB): improve
Synonyms: alleviate, help Antonyms: aggravate, injure
Example Sentence:
Unless we ameliorate the condition of the working class, we cannot expect the prosperity of the country.
6. GLADIATORIAL (ADJECTIVE): belligerent
Synonyms: cantankerous, contentious Antonyms: agreeable, good-natured
Example Sentence:
Marcose is gladiatorial by nature.
7. OUTLAY (NOUN): Expenses
Synonyms: disbursement, expenditure Antonyms: savings, income
Example Sentence:
Our net outlay is just Rs.35,000.
8. DISCOURSE (NOUN): Conversation
Synonyms: communication, discussion Antonyms: silence, quite
Example Sentence:
He responds with a lengthy discourse on deployment strategy.
9. RUT (NOUN): Routine of daily life
Synonyms: course, habit Antonyms: disorder, disorganisation
Example Sentence:
Julia has been in a rut after a long time.
10. PELL-MELL (ADJECTIVE): Disordered
Synonyms: chaotic, disarrayed Antonyms: ordered, organized
Example Sentence:
His improper steps landed him in pell-mell situation.
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