1. BILGING (VERB): blow up like a balloon
Synonyms: inflate, swell Antonyms: compress, shrink
Example Sentence:
The parachute started bilging.
2. DOWNPLAY (VERB): minimize
Synonyms: lessen, devalue Antonyms: increase, maximize
Example Sentence:
He downplayed all the problems by his approach.
3. DETERRENT (NOUN): restraint
Synonyms: hindrance, obstacle Antonyms: assistance, encouragement
Example Sentence:
He took care of all the deterrents while achieving his tasks.
4. ABLATE (VERB): wear away
Synonyms: erode, melt Antonyms: improve, solidify
Example Sentence:
The painting ablated with time.
5. ACIDULATING (VERB): upset
Synonyms: annoy, aggravate Antonyms: aid, soothe
Example Sentence:
He acidulated his colleague by his stupid comments.
6. ANKLING (VERB): walk casually
Synonyms: loiter, meander Antonyms: stay, run
Example Sentence:
The students were ankling in the class.
7. ANNEALING (VERB): strengthening
Synonyms: harden, toughen Antonyms: soften, weaken
Example Sentence:
The annealing of soldiers require rigorous training.
8. ANTIQUITY (NOUN): old object
Synonyms: antique, relic Antonyms: convention, modernity
Example Sentence:
They antiquities found in the fort are priceless.
9. PARAPET (NOUN): bulwark
Synonyms: barrier, barricade Antonyms: opening, vent
Example Sentence:
He used the parapets to stop the crowd.
10. BOGEY (NOUN): ghost
Synonyms: goblin, phantom Antonyms: humans, beings
Example Sentence:
We slayed all the bogies.
