1. ESOTERIC (ADJECTIVE): Mysterious
Synonyms: abstruse, arcane
Antonyms: known, obvious
Example Sentence:
Jennifer loved her country and found it difficult to agree with the esoteric ideas of the terrorists.
2. REGALE (VERB): Amuse
Synonyms: entertain, delight Antonyms: bore, frustrate
Example Sentence:
Since I prefer happy endings, reading soothing novels does not regale me.
3. NERVE (NOUN): Courage
Synonyms: daring, boldness Antonyms: cowardice, timidity
Example Sentence:
Where did Mark get the nerve to call Robert a jerk,
4. WANE (VERB): Dim
Synonyms: diminish, lessen Antonyms: brighten, develop
Example Sentence:
Julia’s headache began to wane.
4. PERVASIVE (ADJECTIVE): Common
Synonyms: rife, prevalent Antonyms: rare, uncommon
Example Sentence:
James could taste the pervasive flavor of soot at the back of his throat.
6. BENEDICTION (NOUN): Invocation
Synonyms: benison, approbation Antonyms: condemnation, criticism
Example Sentence:
The pope made a benediction of blessings for the newly born infant.
7. ALOOFNESS (NOUN): Detachment
Synonyms: remoteness, withdrawnness Antonyms: empathy, accord
Example Sentence:
Natasha had a feeling of aloofness from everybody.
8. TRANQUILLITY (NOUN): Calmness
Synonyms: serenity, placidity Antonyms: agitation, turbulance
Example Sentence:
The one thing Ravish wished for was rest, tranquillity, and freedom.
9. VIRILE (ADJECTIVE): Potent
Synonyms: powerful, forceful Antonyms: effeminate, unmanly
Example Sentence:
Khali had a very virile body.
10. FIASCO (NOUN): Blunder
Synonyms: failure, disaster Antonyms: triumph, accomplishment
Example Sentence:
The leader must accept some blame for this economic fiasco.
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