1. FRAILTY (NOUN): Weakness
Synonyms: defect, fallibility
Antonyms: advantage, perfection
Example Sentence:
Despite her frailty she manages to work hard.
2. GRANDIOSE (ADJECTIVE): Theatrical
Synonyms: ambitious, bombastic Antonyms: trivial, moderate
Example Sentence:
He produced several grandiose schemes for a holiday resort but no resort was ever built.
3. PAUCITY (NOUN): Scarcity
Synonyms: dearth, insufficiency Antonyms: sufficiency, enough
Example Sentence:
The paucity of trained medical professionals is a major challenge for India.
4. PERILOUS (ADJECTIVE): Dangerous
Synonyms: hazardous, rugged Antonyms: calm, firm
Example Sentence:
Efforts were made to escape the necessity of accepting the perilous aid.
5. IMPETUS (NOUN): Stimulus
Synonyms: catalyst, impulse Antonyms: block, discouragement
Example Sentence:
What the economy needs is a new impetus.
6. INNOCUOUS (ADJECTIVE): Harmless
Synonyms: inoffensive, insipid Antonyms: delicious, yummy
Example Sentence:
Krishana’s decision to quit the job was innocuous.
7. BENEVOLENCE (NOUN): Charity
Synonyms: altruism, compassion Antonyms: cruelty, harshness
Example Sentence:
Mother Teresa is known for her benevolence.
8. SPORADIC (ADJECTIVE): On and off
Synonyms: desultory, isolated Antonyms: common, frequent
Example Sentence:
A city subjected to sporadic bombing raids.
9. FLAMBOYANT (ADJECTIVE): Extravagant
Synonyms: glamorous, ornate Antonyms: dull, plain
Example Sentence:
He always wears flamboyant clothes to make people notice him.
10. ADULATION (NOUN): Overenthusiastic praise
Synonyms: applause, commendation Antonyms: abuse, criticism
Example Sentence:
The book was received with adulation by the critics.
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