1. PAINSTAKING (ADJECTIVE): earnest
Synonyms: diligent, thorough
Antonyms: lethargic, unenthusiastic
Example Sentence:
The painstaking efforts of the team will earn us success.
2. RESTRAIN (VERB): keep under control
Synonyms: hinder, prevent Antonyms: assist, encourage
Example Sentence:
We should restrain ourselves from indulging in useless discussions.
3. AVERT (VERB): avoid by turning away
Synonyms: halt, forestall Antonym: aid, assist
Example Sentence:
The danger was averted by the officers.
4. DECEASED (ADJECTIVE): dead
Synonyms: departed, defunct Antonyms: lively, born
Example Sentence:
The deceased employees were taken off the pension list.
5. FRUSTRATE (ADJECTIVE): disappointed
Synonyms: hindered, depressed Antonyms: aided, validated
Example Sentence:
The frustrated employees made a last attempt to discuss the issues with their employer.
6. TEMERITY (NOUN): audacity
Synonym: rashness, daring Antonym: modesty, shyness
Example Sentence:
The temerity of the actress, cost her a lot of films.
7. SCOTCH (ADJECTIVE): economical
Synonyms: frugal, miserly Antonyms: generous, open-hearted
Example Sentence:
The scotch parents gifted a few toys to their kids.
8. CONDOLE (VERB): sympathize
Synonyms: soothe, comfort Antonyms: distress, agitate
Example Sentence:
The employees condoled with their colleague.
9. PAUCITY (NOUN): lack
Synonyms: dearth, shortage Antonyms: affluence, abundance
Example sentence:
The paucity of resources lost him the war.
10. VERITY (ADJECTIVE): truth
Synonyms: verisimilitude, veracity Antonyms: falsehood, falseness
Example Sentence:
The verity of the fact won him the case.
