1. GASP (VERB): draw breath in sharply
Synonyms: choke, snort
Antonyms: exhale, breathe easily
Example Sentence:
He was gasping for breath at the peak of the mountain.
2. OBSTINATE (ADJECTIVE): stubborn
Synonyms: adamant, unyielding Antonyms: amenable, flexible
Example Sentence:
He is an obstinate person.
3. IMPEDE (VERB): block
Synonyms: obstruct, hamper Antonyms: assist, permit
Example Sentence:
China impeded India’s every attempt at UN to grill Pakistan.
4. RESUSCITATION (NOUN): revival
Synonyms: rejuvenation, revitalization Antonyms: death, degradation
Example Sentence:
The resuscitation of the team is very important.
5. CURSORY (ADJECTIVE): casual
Synonyms: desultory, perfunctory Antonyms: unhurried, painstaking
Example Sentence:
He took a cursory glance at the situation and decided his plan.
6. VIGOROUS (ADJECTIVE): energetic
Synonyms: dynamic, robust Antonyms: dispirited, feeble
Example Sentence:
The vigorous players won the tournament.
7. PUTATIVE (ADJECTIVE): commonly believed
Synonyms: presumed, presumptive Antonyms: proven, true
Example Sentence:
It’s a putative myth.
8. ENTENTE (NOUN): agreement
Synonyms: accord, arrangement Antonyms: disagreement, misunderstanding
Example Sentence:
They reached an entente on the issue.
9. BENIGN (ADJECTIVE): kindly
Synonyms: benevolent, friendly Antonyms: harsh, unfriendly
Example Sentence:
There are many benign people in the world.
10. PAROCHIAL (ADJECTIVE): narrow minded
Synonyms: bigoted, conservative Antonyms: liberal, broad
Example Sentence:
He is a parochial person.
