1. ABET (VERB): help in wrongdoing
Synonyms: urge, promote
Antonyms: dissuade, deter
Example Sentence:
He abets the petty criminals who work for him. Hence, put him in jail.
2. ABHOR (VERB): regard with contempt
Synonyms: scorn, loathe Antonyms: relish, adore
Example Sentence:
We abhorred our teacher for his lectures, now we think he was correct.
3. ABJECT (ADJECTIVE): hopeless and downtrodden
Synonyms: wretched, degraded Antonyms: commendable, magnificent
Example Sentence:
The abject man requested our help.
4. ABOMINATE (VERB): hate
Synonyms: despise, dislike Antonyms: admire, cherish
Example Sentence:
The school children abominate home work.
5. ABSCOND (VERB): run away
Synonyms: skedaddle, flee Antonyms: face, endure
Example Sentence:
The prisoners have been absconding since morning.
6. BARRICADE (NOUN): blocking object
Synonyms: barrier, blockade Antonyms: aid, opening
Example Sentence:
We weren’t able to cross the barricades.
7. BARTER (VERB): trade goods or services
Synonyms: swap, bargain Antonyms: keep, steal
Example Sentence:
The traders bartered goods.
8. BATTY (ADJECTIVE): crazy
Synonyms: nuts, insane Antonyms: sane, intelligent
Example Sentence:
A batty employee is leaving our division today.
9. BAWDY (ADJECTIVE): vulgar
Synonyms: cheap, lewd Antonyms: moral, decent
Example Sentence:
The bawdy people attain publicity but they never earn respect.
10. BEHEST (NOUN): order
Synonyms: commandment, direction Antonyms: reply, answer
Example Sentence:
The behest of the dictator had to be followed by all.
