1. ADIEU (NOUN): a farewell
Synonyms: parting, valediction
Antonyms: greeting, welcome
Example sentence:
There was a bittersweet adieu between me and my sister while leaving for another state.
2. SATIRE (NOUN): a literary work that makes fun of its subject
Synonyms: spoof, mockery Antonyms: seriousness, gravity
Example sentence:
The pamphlet I got was nothing but a satire aimed at ridiculing the government, by the opposition.
3. MONSTROSITY (NOUN): abnormality
Synonyms: hideousness, eyesore Antonym: attractive, beauty
Example Sentence:
In an old town filled with historical artistries, the ruins of the fallen bridge stand out as a monstrosity.
4. SLEIGHT (VERB): trick into
Synonyms: deception, stratagem Antonyms: honesty, truthfulness
Example Sentence:
With a sleight of hands, the magician fooled the viewers into thinking he switched the cards.
5. LOLL (VERB): to act in a leisurely manner
Synonyms: sprawl, slouch Antonyms: energize, straighten
Example Sentence:
As children we were never allowed to loll in front of the television in the summers.
6. MORBID (ADJECTIVE): associated with unpleasant things
Synonyms: sickly, pessimistic Antonym: cheerful, pleasant
Example Sentence:
The morbid pictures of the casualties should never have been telecasted on the news channels.
7. OBEISANCE(NOUN): a respectful obedient attitude
Synonyms: salutation, homage Antonyms: dishonor, treachery
Example Sentence:
The soldiers saluted the martyr as a sign of obeisance when his body was taken past them.
8. MIRTHFUL(ADJECTIVE): filled with joy
Synonyms: blithe, merry Antonyms: sad, morose
Example Sentence:
The mirthful kids couldn't stop smiling after receiving their Christmas gifts.
9. NECESSITATE (VERB): to make essential
Synonyms: compel, behoove Antonyms: disallow, dissuade
Example sentence:
The proposal of reducing the check in time through the airport security will necessitate the hiring of more staff.
10. MIRACULOUS (ADJECTIVE): astounding in a way that suggests a miracle
Synonyms: unbelievable, surprising Antonyms: believable, plausible
Example Sentence:
According to the legend of Rapunzel, the young woman had miraculous hair that could heal the sick.
