1. DAPPER (ADJECTIVE): neat in appearance
Synonyms: dashing, rakish
Antonyms: disheveled, shabby
Example Sentence:
Johnny, despite being poor got his clothes duly cleaned so he would look dapper at his work.
2. RESPLENDENT (ADJECTIVE): bright, dazzling and impressive
Synonyms: splendid, lustrous Antonyms: dull, gloomy
Example Sentence:
The peacock is a very showy bird with resplendent plumage in multiple shades of blues and greens.
3. DEFIANT (ADJECTIVE): disregardful
Synonyms: disobedient, audacious Antonyms: acquiescent, obedient
Example Sentence:
The defiant girl threw a huge tantrum when asked to leave the dinner at the closing hours.
4. PIQUE (VERB): anger, irritation
Synonyms: tiff, ruckus Antonyms: delight, joy
Example Sentence:
This seemed to pique general curiosity, and quite a number of people began to run.
5. DERANGE (VERB): make insane or to cause disorder
Synonyms: perplex, befuddle Antonyms: compose, balance
Example Sentence:
The new security software would automatically derange if any hacker manages to enter the system.
6. INCANTATION (NOUN): supposed magical words
Synonyms: hymn, hocus-pocus Antonyms: reality, truth
Example Sentence:
If Mr. Kush wants to make the cave door open, he must read the incantation on the scroll.
7. DETRACT (VERB): to cause something to appear less attractive
Synonyms: depreciate, cheapen Antonyms: compliment, exaggerate
Example Sentence:
Henry always thought his glasses detract his appearance while his mother disagrees saying he looks extremely handsome in spectacles.
8. ELOQUENT (ADJECTIVE): to speak beautifully or express clearly
Synonyms: grandiloquent, magniloquent Antonyms: introverted, inarticulate
Example sentence:
According to Mr. Abbas, Mr. Basant Tripathi is an eloquent spokesman who leads his team simply with his words.
9. DOGGED (ADJECTIVE): persistent
Synonyms: indefatigable, relentless Antonyms: irresolute, surrendering
Example sentence:
Despite lagging behind by miles, Harold’s dogged determination won’t let him quit the race.
10. DWINDLE (VERB): to decrease, taper off
Synonyms: decline, diminish Antonyms: enhance, ascend
Example Sentence:
As the evening wore on, the high spirits of the teenagers began to dwindle and they moved to the dining area for a meal.
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