1. PLIGHT (NOUN): dilemma
Synonyms: quandary, impasse
Antonyms: boon, blessing
Example Sentence:
The international community should do more to protect the plight of these people.
2. RATIFY (VERB): corroborate
Synonyms: validate, approve Antonyms: veto, disapprove
Example Sentence:
A number of countries have refused to ratify the treaty.
3. EXORBITANT (ADJECTIVE): extravagant
Synonyms: outrageous, extreme Antonyms: inexpensive, moderate
Example Sentence:
The President is right in pointing how the exorbitant cost of child care can be devastating for families.
4. RUPTURE (VERB): break
Synonyms: breach, split Antonyms: join, connect
Example Sentence:
The emperor Leo, ruptured the fortress of his enemy.
5. PLETHORA (NOUN): excess
Synonyms: profusion, overabundance Antonyms: scarcity, rarity
Example Sentence:
There are plethora of groups that track and publish this kind of information.
6. UBIQUITOUS (ADJECTIVE): universal
Synonyms: pervasive, omnipresent Antonyms: scarce, rare
Example Sentence:
If the ubiquitous red tape is annoying, other local customs are downright strange.
7. PERTURBED (VERB): troubled
Synonyms: restless, flustered Antonyms: construct, create
Example Sentence:
Even during this perturbed time he prosecuted his studies and teaching.
8. SUBVERSION (NOUN): undermining
Synonyms: sabotage, disruption Antonyms: integration, consolidation
Example Sentence:
They view individual liberty as a threat, new political ideas as subversion, and political opposition as treason.
9. FLOUT (VERB): show contempt for something
Synonyms: defy, spurn Antonyms: commend, compliment
Example Sentence:
It was a big story—indicating that Israel was continuing to flout international law to prevent Hezbollah from getting weapons.
10. SHODDY (ADJECTIVE): in bad shape
Synonyms: inferior, tawdry Antonyms: noble, sophisticated
Example Sentence:
The levees failed because of shoddy maintenance by a federal agency.
