1. APATHY (NOUN): uncaring attitude
Synonyms: indifference, lethargy
Antonyms: interest, sensitivity
Example Sentence:
Apathy is helpful in dealing with criticism.
2. ANTIPATHY (NOUN): strong dislike
Synonyms: animosity, antagonism Antonyms: friendliness, sympathy
Example Sentence:
His antipathy is towards everyone who hates his views.
3. FIRM (ADJECTIVE): fixed
Synonyms: rigid, stiff Antonyms: vulnerable, facile
Example Sentence:
The firm bolder didn’t move an inch during the earthquake.
4. JOLLY (ADJECTIVE): joyful
Synonyms: chipper, convivial Antonyms: depressed, gloomy
Example Sentence:
A jolly person is liked by everyone.
5. FRIGHTEN (VERB): scare
Synonyms: agitate, appall Antonyms: soothe, embolden
Example Sentence:
They frightened the birds away.
6. FLACCID (ADJECTIVE): drooping
Synonyms: debilitated, emasculated Antonyms: firm, taut
Example Sentence:
The flaccid patient wanted to see the doctor.
7. DELIBERATION (NOUN): serious thought
Synonyms: speculation, cerebration Antonyms: imprudence, heedlessness
Example Sentence:
Their deliberation helped them overcome the problem.
8. PEDESTRIAN (ADJECTIVE): everyday
Synonyms: banal, humdrum Antonyms: exciting, extraordinary
Example Sentence:
They pedestrian acts don’t interest him.
9. EMPATHY (NOUN): understanding
Synonyms: affinity, insight Antonyms: disdain, disagreement
Example Sentence:
His empathy towards the cause of poor, made him a rich man.
10. APPLAUD (VERB): clap for;
Synonyms: commend, hail Antonyms: censure, denounce
Example Sentence:
The laborious employees are applauded by the boss.
