1. CONVOKE (VERB): To cause to assemble in a meeting
Synonyms: assemble, gather
Antonyms: disperse, scatter
Example Sentence:
The Committee was assured that they intended to convoke the electors.
2. AFFLUENT (ADJECTIVE): wealthy
Synonyms: prosperous, rich Antonyms: destitute , poor
Example Sentence:
The techno-gap between the affluent and the poor does nothing but widen.
3. DEPORT (VERB): banish
Synonyms: dismiss, exile Antonyms: permit, allow
Example Sentence:
There was insufficient evidence to jail him, but enough to deport him.
4. LACERATE (VERB): tear, cut; wound
Synonyms: hurt, injure Antonyms: cure, fix
Example Sentence:
These spurs do not lacerate the horse, as their points are blunt.
5. SALLOW (ADJECTIVE): pale, unhealthy
Synonyms: dull, muddy Antonyms: bright, clean
Example Sentence:
Priya is not only pale, but sallow, and there are hollows in her cheeks.
or
His face was sallow and shiny with sweat.
6. GRAVE (ADJECTIVE): serious; gloomy
Synonyms: dignified, dull Antonyms: excited, lively
Example Sentence:
A grave decision should be taken by the company in a time of crisis.
7. PUNDIT (NOUN): one who gives his opinion as an expert in a specific field
Synonyms: philosopher, intellectual Antonyms: ignoramus, amateur
Example Sentence:
John is the pundit in our science class who usually knows all the test review answers.
8. FOIBLE (NOUN): A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character
Synonyms: peculiarity, eccentricity Antonyms: normality, strength
Example Sentence:
Because he only smokes when he is nervous, he asks us to consider his smoking habit to be a foible.
9. BEDRAGGLED (ADJECTIVE): unkempt, untidy
Synonyms: disordered, drenched Antonyms: fresh, neat
Example Sentence:
I'm glad there's nobody but this old man to see me in this bedraggled bonnet.
10. OBLIGE (VERB): bind by an obligation
Synonyms: compel, constraint Antonyms: delay, release
Example Sentence:
When the power went out, we were obliged to fetch water with a bucket.
