1. ZEALOT (NOUN): fanatic
Synonyms: die hard, extremist
Antonyms: conservative, moderate
Example Sentence:
The zealots are offensive to those who believe in humanitarian service.
2. WAN (ADJECTIVE) : light
Synonyms: fade, dim Antonyms: clear, bright
Example Sentence:
She looked wan and weak after long illness.
3. WAIVE (VERB): stop
Synonyms: let go, give up Antonyms: carry out, continue
Example Sentence:
Government is thinking of waiving of import duty on life saving drugs.
4. VITUPERATIVE (ADJECTIVE): insulting
Synonyms: calumniating, underestimating Antonyms: praising, commending
Example Sentence:
It is a pity that modern politicians indulge in vituperating criticism in every election campaign.
5. VITIATE (VERB): destroy
Synonyms: annihilate, negate Antonyms: help, aid
Example Sentence:
The Reservation policy has vitiated Indian society giving rise to castist policy.
6. UMBRAGE (NOUN): offence
Synonyms: anger, resentment Antonyms: calmness, cheer.
Example Sentence:
She considered the remarks exceptionable and felt umbrage.
7. TAINTED (ADJECTIVE): infected
Synonyms: contaminated, corrupt Antonyms: lack, need
Example Sentence:
The ice-cream sold by the street hawkers are generally tainted.
8. VENAL (NOUN): capable of being bribed
Synonyms: corruptible, immoral Antonyms: moral, honest
Example Sentence:
The venal policeman did not take any action against the smuggler and set him free.
9. TRAVESTY (NOUN): mockery
Synonyms: parody, ridicule Antonyms: seriousness, solemnity
Example Sentence:
The trial of patriots like Bhagat Singh was a sheer travesty of justice.
10. OVERT (NOUN): clear
Synonyms: unconcealed, apparent Antonyms: obscure, uncertain
Example Sentence:
The trampling of national flag is an overt act of treason.
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