1. INSURMOUNTABLE (ADJECTIVE): Too great to overcome
Synonyms: Impossible, Invincible
Antonyms: Attainable, Defeatable
Example Sentence:
An insurmountable obstacle, one that exists in my own heart.
2. VESTIGE (NOUN): A trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists.
Synonyms: Indication, Relic Antonyms: Information, Lot
Example Sentence:
After the huge fire, only a vestige of the house remained visible among the ashes.
3. PREPOSTEROUS (ADJECTIVE): Contrary to reason or common sense
Synonyms: Irrational, Unreasonable Antonyms: Plausible, Logical
Example Sentence:
The new laws are preposterous and will not solve the real crime issue.
4. INVIGORATE (VERB): Give strength or energy to.
Synonyms: Rejuvenate, Galvanize Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade
Example Sentence:
Cold water invigorates us in summer.
5. SQUABBLE (NOUN): Argument
Synonyms: Altercation, Difference Antonyms: Accord, Similarity
Example Sentence:
There have been minor squabbles about phone bills.
6. PURLOIN (VERB): Make off with belongings of others
Synonyms: Embezzle, Pilfer Antonyms: Give, Offer
Example Sentence:
During the raid, a crooked police officer was caught trying to purloin drug money.
7. INDOCTRINATE (VERB): Brainwash
Synonyms: Inculcate, Implant Antonyms: Neglect, Forget
Example Sentence:
They have been completely indoctrinated.
8. TANTALIZE (VERB): Provoke, Tease
Synonyms: Baffle, Entice Antonyms: Please, Disenchant
Example Sentence:
The expensive clothes in the shop-window tantalized her.
9. ENTRAPMENT (NOUN): Complication, Predicament
Synonyms: Liaison, Imbroglio Antonyms: Calm, Clarity
Example Sentence:
The class looked at the master, as if appealing from the irregular entrapment of this mode of examination.
10. MALINGER (VERB): Evade
Synonyms: Fake, Dodge Antonyms: Face, Meet
Example Sentence:
The lazy student tried to malinger when it was time to work on his essay.
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