1. PAINSTAKING (ADJECTIVE): thorough
Synonyms: strenuous, diligent
Antonyms: lethargic, unscrupulous
Example Sentence:
Our institute makes painstaking efforts for our success.
2. FORGE (VERB): counterfeit
Synonyms: fabricate, falsify Antonyms: invent, produce
Example Sentence:
They forged the signatures of all the directors and are now in jail.
3. DRIVE (NOUN): campaign for cause
Synonyms: crusade, initiative Antonyms: idleness, inactivity
Example Sentence:
They are sponsoring the drive for driving safely and following the traffic rules.
4. MINGLE (VERB): join
Synonyms: blend, intermix Antonyms: disjoin, unmix
Example Sentence:
We need to mingle in order to work properly.
5. OFFSET (VERB): balance
Synonyms: equalize, neutralize Antonyms: disturb, disproportion
Example Sentence:
His speech offset the disturbances caused earlier.
6. TIP-OFF (NOUN): hint
Synonyms: prompt, suggestion Antonyms: ignorance, carelessness
Example Sentence:
We have come across a tip-off from the Pakistanis regarding terror activities.
7. DIVERT (VERB): turn in a different directions
Synonyms: deflect, alter Antonyms: maintain, straighten
Example Sentence:
We need to divert their attention towards the actual issues.
8. DAWN (NOUN): beginning of the day
Synonyms: daybreak, aurora Antonyms: darkness, sundown
Example Sentence:
We need to wake up before dawn and get started with our day.
9. SUBSIDY (NOUN): money given to help another
Synonyms: bonus, financial aid Antonyms: forfeit, theft
Example Sentence:
The subsidy for the poor is being stolen by greedy and wealthy politicians.
10. APPEAL (NOUN): request for help
Synonyms: petition, proposal Antonyms: disclaimer, revocation
Example Sentence:
They have appealed against the judgment given by the Honorable High Court.
