1. IMPOVERISH (VERB): make poor
Synonyms: deplete, ruin Antonyms: enrich
Example Sentence:
Critics of the IMF and World Bank believe the policies of the institutions further impoverish poor countries.
2. UMBRAGE (NOUN): personal displeasure
Synonyms: grudge, offence Antonyms: glee, delight
Example Sentence:
He had published some such religious articles, which had given umbrage to some sects.
3. INSURRECTION (NOUN): rebellion
Synonyms: coup, riot Antonyms: calm, peace
Example Sentence:
In 1923 he took part in the communist insurrection in Germany.
4. RECTITUDE (NOUN): uprightness
Synonyms: integrity, virtue Antonyms: evil, deceit
Example Sentence:
It remains to be seen whether the newfound rectitude of these first-time taxpayers' citizens will last.
5. NUMINOUS (ADJECTIVE): spiritual
Synonyms: divine, sacred Antonyms: unholy, impure
Example Sentence:
A numinous experience involves being in the presence of someone or something holy.
6. COMPENDIOUS (ADJECTIVE): abridged
Synonyms: concise, compact Antonyms: enlarge, lengthened
Example Sentence:
If you would like to know a compendious way to mortify your desires, then surrender yourself to the God.
7. IMPLORE (VERB): beg
Synonyms: beseech, plead Antonyms: turn off, refuse
Example Sentence:
I respectfully implore you to help us, and to spread this message to friends and loved ones.
8. PROPOUND (VERB): propose
Synonyms: introduce, recommend Antonyms: retreat, withdraw
Example Sentence:
Two minutes of consultation with Wikipedia shattered the theory you propound.
9. STINT (NOUN): period of responsibility
Synonyms: assignment, duty Antonyms: failure, passtime
Example Sentence:
It was after her stint teaching in Portugal that Rowling began to write the premise for Harry Potter.
10. CANTICLE (NOUN): song
Synonyms: chant, chorus
Example Sentence:
This book is a canticle to India, yet it emanates from the pen of a United Nations Official who has lived outside India for most of his adult life.
