1. SATIRIZE (VERB): mock
Synonyms: lampoon, ridicule
Antonyms: praise, flattery
Example Sentence:
His caricature was to satirize the social issues in a comic format, but the underlying message was meant to be taken seriously.
2. MEDIATOR (NOUN): a person who acts as go-between
Synonyms: liaison, intermediary Antonyms: conclusion, terminus
Example Sentence:
The court assigned a counseling mediator to the divorcing couple that would not stop bickering.
3. LIST (NOUN): a lengthy record
Synonyms: litany, account Antonyms: briefing, concise
Example Sentence:
Jordan was tired of listening to his land lord’s list of complaints about his careless ways.
4. BURDENSOME (ADJECTIVE): hard
Synonyms: arduous, laborious Antonyms: facile, effortless
Example Sentence:
Moving the king sized bed proved to be the most burdensome task of the day.
5. STAGGER (VERB): move unsteadily
Synonyms: totter, lurch Antonyms: stabilize, steady
Example Sentence:
The burglar was caught staggering outside the showroom on the CCTV footage.
6. AGILE (ADJECTIVE): flexible, graceful and slender
Synonyms: lithe, supple Antonym: rigid, stiff
Example Sentence:
Despite her agile and lean body Jemma is surprisingly clumsy in her approach.
7. SALACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): indecent
Synonyms: vulgar, lewd Antonyms: moral, decent
Example Sentence:
John was fired from his job due to the salacious comments he made on his colleagues.
8. FAITHFUL (NOUN): an individual who is loyal to a person of rank
Synonyms: liege, trusty Antonyms: disloyal, untrustworthy
Example Sentence:
The faithful soldier died protecting his country’s emperor.
9. GLORIFY (VERB): celebrate
Synonyms: lionize, eulogize Antonyms: condemn, dishonor
Example sentence:
Army men ought to be glorified as they face life threatening dangers to give us a safe nation to live in.
10. PROSECUTE (VERB): bring matter before court of law
Synonyms: appeal, litigate Antonyms: follow, comply
Example Sentence:
The creditors will prosecute the firm if it does not pay the money soon.
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