1. ABASE (VERB): to lower so as to hurt feelings
Synonyms: disgrace, belittle
Antonyms: complement, honor
Example Sentence:
The cartoonist tried to abase the Minister’s reputation by drawing a caricature of him.
2. ABHORRENCE (NOUN): a strong feeling of hate
Synonyms: disgust, detestation Antonyms: liking, fondness
Example Sentence:
John’s abhorrence of war despite being a former soldier was astonishing.
3. ACCENTUATE (VERB): focus attention on
Synonyms: emphasize, highlight Antonym: mask, disguise
Example Sentence:
Jemma made her little girl wear a pink bow to accentuate her cute ponytails.
4. ACQUITTAL (NOUN): free from the charge of an offense or verdict
Synonyms: exemption, discharge Antonyms: conviction, accuse
Example Sentence:
Jordan’s family was completely outraged by the acquittal of his murderer.
5. AFEBRILE (ADJECTIVE): free from sickness/ fever
Synonyms: sound, well Antonyms: feverish, pyretic
Example Sentence:
Feeling ill, Steven reached for the thermometer but hoped that it gives an afebrile reading.
6. ALLEGORY (NOUN): storytelling
Synonyms: apologue, parable Antonym: reality, truth
Example Sentence:
The Ramayana is based on a famous allegory that describes the pitfalls of arrogance.
7. AMEND (VERB): to make better
Synonyms: rectify, modify Antonyms: worsen, retreat
Example Sentence:
They agreed to amend my certificate of passing only when they will be assured it’s genuine.
8. APOGEE (NOUN): the highest point
Synonyms: pinnacle, apex Antonyms: base, bottom
Example Sentence:
Johnny seemed to be at the apogee of happiness when he received the title of ‘Employee of the year’.
9. ASSEVERATE (VERB): to state in a definite manner
Synonyms: affirm, avow Antonyms: deny, negate
Example sentence:
James had to asseverate his truthfulness before testifying for his friend.
10. AVERSE (ADJECTIVE): opposing
Synonyms: hostile, reluctant Antonyms: willing, liking
Example Sentence:
All of us were shocked by Billy’s decision to skydive as we knew about his averse to heights.
