1. LIVID (ADJECTIVE): upset
Synonyms: somber, gloomy
Antonyms: cheerful, happy
Example Sentence:
The employees were livid about the imposed penalties.
2. NOSTALGIA (NOUN): a longing for a time or event that has passed
Synonyms: yearning, remembrance Antonyms: despising, loathing
Example Sentence:
This place triggers nostalgia of my college days.
3. OBVERSE (ADJECTIVE): the reverse of a certainty or fact
Synonyms: opposite, unlike Antonym: similar, compatible
Example Sentence:
Proving the obverse to your opponent’s idea would make you win the debate.
4. MAJESTIC (ADJECTIVE): displaying impressive grandeur
Synonyms: impressive, splendid Antonyms: shabby, lowly
Example Sentence:
King Ashoka was a majestic man with a charismatic persona.
5. LAGGARD (NOUN): one who loses due to laziness.
Synonyms: straggler, lingerer Antonyms: winner, hard worker
Example Sentence:
He was always the laggard who finished in last place.
6. LUGUBRIOUS (ADJECTIVE): sad
Synonyms: mournful, sorrowful Antonym: joyful, pleasant
Example Sentence:
The teacher was in lugubrious mood so he dismissed the class early.
7. INDUBITALE (ADJECTIVE): undoubted
Synonyms: apparent, assured Antonyms: dubious, questionable
Example Sentence:
It is an indubitable fact we must conserve water during the harsh drought.
8. ACQUIESCE (VERB): agree with some reluctance
Synonyms: conform, comply Antonyms: deny, resist
Example Sentence:
I would rather acquiesce to his wish than listen to his constant blabbering.
9. ABROGATE (VERB): put an end to
Synonyms: annul, abolish Antonyms: validate, permit
Example sentence:
No one can abrogate your freedom to speech.
10. LEVY (VERB): impose
Synonyms: demand, enforce Antonyms: prevent, remove
Example Sentence:
Not all governments levy a water and land tax on their citizen.
