1. DAINTY (ADJECTIVE): delicately small and pretty
Synonyms: petite, cute
Antonyms: ugly, repulsive
Example Sentence:
The puppy’s dainty nose looked very cute, convincing Jemma’s mother to buy her that pup.
2. ABLUTION (NOUN): the act of washing
Synonyms: cleansing, decontamination Antonyms: contamination, pollution
Example Sentence:
Jordan performed the ablution of the wound by rubbing Dettol and sterile water to avoid further infection
3. AMBLE (VERB): to walk casually
Synonyms: stroll, wander Antonym: rush, dash
Example Sentence:
Evan was so disinterested in the health class that he rather ambled through the halls than attend the session
4. COVET (VERB): to greatly desire something you lack
Synonyms: crave, fancy to Antonyms: abjure, hate
Example Sentence:
John tends to covet quality time with his family as he has to spend more hours working at his office than he likes
5. RECONNOITER (VERB): to survey a place or situation for planning purposes
Synonyms: inspect, examine Antonyms: ignore, overlook
Example Sentence:
One should never belittle his enemy and constantly reconnoiter his enemy’s movements
6. RANKLE(VERB): to cause bitterness or irritation
Synonyms: annoy, embitter Antonym: comfort, pacify
Example Sentence:
The plan to build a shopping mall in place of the community center rankled all the social activists in the town.
7. AKIN(ADJECTIVE): similar in nature
Synonyms: analogous, comparable Antonyms: dissimilar, unlike
Example Sentence:
As Johan is a passionate artist, the cacophony of sculpting tools is akin charming music to his ears
8. ARCHAIC(ADJECTIVE): old and no longer useful
Synonyms: primitive, old-fashioned Antonyms: modern, up-to-date
Example Sentence:
In comparison to portable laptop and palmtops, typewriters and calculators are archaic.
9. CONCORD (NOUN): a state of accord or agreement
Synonyms: unanimity, harmony Antonyms: disagreement, agitation
Example sentence:
The war between India and Pakistan will end only when the two countries reach a concord on the Kashmir dispute.
10. BRUSQUE(ADJECTIVE): blunt in manner or harsh speech
Synonyms: gruff, discourteous Antonyms: polite, kind
Example Sentence:
William’s brusque attitude had burnt many social bridges with his friends and acquaintances, leaving him in solitude,
