1. SELFLESSNESS (NOUN): unselfish devotion
Synonyms: altruism, charity
Antonyms: greed , self-interest
Example Sentence:
In the last two verses he reveals the nature of his selflessness.
2. ACME (NOUN): the highest point, as of achievement or development
Synonyms: apogee, culmination Antonyms: bottom, nadir
Example Sentence:
The empire was at the acme of its power.
3. AFFRAY (NOUN): a noisy quarrel or brawl.
Synonyms: altercation, fracas Antonym: calm, peace
Example Sentence:
As he was reading, an affray arose between two gentlemen in the room, who were both partially intoxicated.
4. JEJUNE (ADJECTIVE): boring
Synonyms: dull, uninteresting Antonyms: enthusiastic, exciting
Example Sentence:
We knew we were in for a pretty long, jejune evening.
5. PROPENSITY (NOUN): An innate inclination; a tendency
Synonyms: inclination, aptness Antonyms: hate, dislike
Example Sentence:
She hadn't reckoned on his propensity for violence.
6. COMPATIBLE (ADJECTIVE): consistent; congruous
Synonyms: harmonious, suitable Antonym: antipathetic, inharmonious
Example Sentence:
Such claims are not compatible with the facts.
7. BANEFUL (ADJECTIVE): causing harm, ruin, or death
Synonyms: baleful, malefic Antonyms: advantageous, lucky
Example Sentence:
He made some commonplace observations about the baneful effect of the polluted air of the season.
8. SPASMODIC (ADJECTIVE): happening intermittently
Synonyms: sporadic, irregular Antonyms: connected, continuous
Example Sentence:
My husband's work was so spasmodic.
9. GOAD (VERB): anything that acts as a spur or incitement
Synonyms: encourage, urge Antonyms: discourage, dissuade
Example sentence:
I was goaded into being rude to him.
10. REPLICA (NOUN): an exact copy
Synonyms: reproduction, copy Antonyms: original, real
Example Sentence:
The child was a replica of her mother.
