1. PARSIMONY (NOUN): miserliness
Synonyms: stinginess, frugality
Antonyms: generosity, lion-heartedness
Example Sentence:
The parsimony displayed by him was outrageous.
2. INADVERTENTLY (ADVERB): carelessly
Synonyms: negligently, recklessly Antonyms: carefully, diligently
Example Sentence:
He did his tasks inadvertently and got fired from the job.
3. TRIBULATION (NOUN): unhappiness
Synonyms: adversity, misfortune Antonyms: joy, bliss
Example Sentence:
He advocated the removal of tribulation from the lives of poor people.
4. TREMBLE (VERB): shake
Synonyms: shiver, flutter Antonyms: steady, stabilize
Example Sentence:
The ground trembled as the earthquake started.
5. URGE (NOUN): very strong desire
Synonyms: passion, impulse Antonyms: distaste, dislike
Example Sentence:
He urged them to carry on working hard.
6. DAMPEN (VERB): make wet
Synonyms: bedew, humidify Antonyms: dehydrate, dry
Example Sentence:
The dew dampened the cricket pitch, making it very tough for the batsmen.
7. RAMPART (NOUN): fortification
Synonyms: barricade, barrier Antonyms: depression, ditch
Example Sentence:
The ramparts around the city required repairs.
8. HINDER (VERB): prevent, slow down
Synonyms: block, impede Antonyms: unblock, aid
Example Sentence:
They hindered the passage to the fort.
9. STAIRCASE (NOUN): a way into a place
Synonyms: corridor, avenue Antonyms: departure, exit
Example Sentence:
He used the staircase to enter the hall.
10. METICULOUS (ADJECTIVE): accurate
Synonyms: painstaking, precise Antonyms: imprecise, inaccurate
Example Sentence:
He made meticulous remarks in his speech.