1. GAWK (VERB): stare at in amazement
Synonyms: glare, ogle
Antonyms: overlook, ignore
Example Sentence:
She gave him the letter, and a fee that made him gawk.
2. VERIDICAL (ADJECTIVE): accurate
Synonyms: authentic, definite Antonyms: imprecise, fake
Example Sentence:
Teachers showed reasonably veridical perceptions of memory development, especially in the area of memory strategies.
3. CONTEMPLATE (VERB): think about seriously
Synonyms: consider, ponder Antonyms: neglect, reject
Example Sentence:
Our busy schedule does not allow much time to contemplate about the pleasant surroundings.
4. GRAPPLE (VERB): grab / wrestle
Synonyms: confront, contend Antonyms: agree, avoid
Example Sentence:
Many companies are starting to grapple with this new technology’s limitations.
5. IMPORTUNATE (ADJECTIVE): whining person
Synonyms: appealing, pleading Antonyms: satisfied, content
Example Sentence:
His secretary shielded him from importunate visitors.
6. IRREDUCIBLE (ADJECTIVE): profiting
Synonyms: exclusive, final Antonyms: unprofitable, fruitless
Example Sentence:
We know that this form of association is not primary and irreducible.
7. IMPERTURBABLE (ADJECTIVE): not easily excited or upset
Synonyms: complacent, composed Antonyms: jittery, irritable
Example Sentence:
Ram says that he likes me because of my imperturbable nature.
8. HOARSE (ADJECTIVE): raspy in voice
Synonyms: harsh, gruff Antonyms: polite, smooth
Example Sentence:
His voice turned hoarse because he addressed several public gatherings.
9. WINSOME (ADJECTIVE): charming
Synonyms: captivating, delightful Antonyms: repulsive, unattractive
Example Sentence:
She gave her sister, her most winsome smile.
10. EXPONENTIAL (ADJECTIVE): rapidly changing
Synonyms: aggressive, epidemic Antonyms: planned, schematic
Example Sentence:
Too many exponential experiments may hamper the growth of a company.
