1. DEPRIVATION (NOUN): need
Synonyms: destitution, privation
Antonyms: gain, advantage
Example Sentence:
They faced a lot of deprivation earlier.
2. ELICIT (VERB): to take out of
Synonyms: extract, educe Antonyms: repress, suppress
Example Sentence:
We elicited the information from our competitors and hit them hard.
3. PARADOXICAL (ADJECTIVE): difficult to understand
Synonyms: convoluted, intricate Antonyms: discernible, apparent
Example Sentence:
We must solve paradoxical problems to enhance our mental capacity.
4. PRECEDING (ADJECTIVE): previous
Synonyms: foregoing, pioneering Antonyms: following, last
Example Sentence:
They completed all the preceding actions before starting the new ones.
5. KEENLY (ADVERB): with great force
Synonyms: vigorously, severely Antonyms: moderately, lightly
Example Sentence:
They do their work keenly.
6. EMPIRICAL (ADJECTIVE): practical
Synonyms: factual, pragmatic Antonyms: conjectural, hypothetical
Example Sentence:
He talked about empirical actions.
7. UPSURGE (NOUN): increase
Synonyms: upswing, boom Antonyms: downturn, degradation
Example Sentence:
He experienced an upsurge in sales.
8. ACUTE (ADJECTIVE): sharp
Synonyms: canny, incisive Antonyms: blunt, obtuse
Example Sentence:
He has an acute mind.
9. BELEAGUER (VERB): harry
Synonyms: annoy, beset Antonyms: assist, soothe
Example Sentence:
They beleaguered their employees.
10. CAPITALIZE (VERB): benefit from the situation
Synonyms: exploit, profit Antonyms: lose, neglect
Example Sentence:
He capitalized on the situation.
