1. PROLIFERATE (VERB): spread rapidly or increase in number
Synonyms: escalate, multiply
Antonyms: decline, lessen
Example Sentence:
People constantly slapping and swatting at the air, shows that insects of all kinds are proliferating.
2. COLLATE (VERB): to put information in a specific order
Synonyms: analogize, assemble Antonyms: scatter, disperse
Example Sentence:
The nurse used to collate the patient’s records into stacks based on the spelling of the patient’s last name.
3. SACROSANCT (ADJECTIVE): too important or respected to be criticized or changed
Synonyms: sacred , pious Antonym: condemned, disapproved
Example Sentence:
The writer felt that his work was too sacrosanct to be criticized by the media people.
4. VEHEMENT (ADJECTIVE): passionate
Synonyms: opinionated, fervent Antonyms: apathetic, indifferent
Example Sentence:
John wrote a vehement letter to the manager as he was highly disappointed in the room service he received at the hotel.
5. UPBRAID (VERB): to harshly criticize
Synonyms: scold, chastise Antonyms: compliment, laud
Example Sentence:
James’ parents upbraided him for not passing a single class this semester.
6. TRITE (ADJECTIVE): unoriginal or lacking in importance
Synonyms: silly, banal Antonyms: relevant, impressive
Example Sentence:
I tend to avoid trite conversations at meetings because they are lethargic
7. SPITEFUL (ADJECTIVE): hateful
Synonyms: vicious, malicious Antonyms: friendly, affectionate
Example Sentence:
With a spiteful look on the stranger’s face, Lean knew she was in danger.
8. COVETOUS (ADJECTIVE): greedy
Synonyms: desirous, avaricious Antonyms: generous, benevolent
Example Sentence:
Augustus was known for his wise methods of governance despite his covetous and cruel nature.
9. SUPPLE (ADJECTIVE): flexible
Synonyms: bendable, agile Antonyms: rigid, brittle
Example sentence:
Clay starts out a supple substance, but once molded and dried, it creates beautiful things.
10. INIMICAL (ADJECTIVE): not friendly
Synonyms: hostile, antagonistic Antonyms: favorable, friendly
Example Sentence:
As long as India and Pakistan remain inimical, there won’t ever be peace between the two countries.
