1. SULLY (VERB): Smudge
Synonyms: defile, debase
Antonyms: cleanse, sterilize
Example Sentence:
If the factory is built near this society, it will probably sully the clean air of the society.
2. ANOMALOUS (ADJECTIVE): Abnormal
Synonyms: atypical, unnatural Antonyms: usual, normal
Example Sentence:
He behaves as if he were an anomalous person.
3. KNACK (NOUN): Art
Synonyms: ability, talent Antonyms: disinclination, inability
Example Sentence:
Politicians know the knack of putting the people off.
4. MELEE (NOUN): stampede
Synonyms: battle, fight Antonyms: calm, harmony
Example Sentence:
In the Kumbh fair many pilgrims were injured in the melee.
5. MEDDLESOME (ADJECTIVE): Interfering
Synonyms: intrusive, nosy Antonyms: avoiding, ignorant
Example Sentence:
Many marriages are ruined because of meddlesome mother-in-law.
6. ORNATE (ADJECTIVE): Decorate
Synonyms: embroidered, beautiful Antonyms: plain, simple
Example Sentence:
Ornate style of his essay appears to be artificial.
7. NASCENT (ADJECTIVE): Incipient
Synonyms: beginning, developing Antonyms: dying, withering
Example Sentence:
The rapid growth of this commercial organization in its nascent stage is commendable.
8. POIGNANT (ADJECTIVE): affecting
Synonyms: bitter, painful Antonyms: happy, cheerful
Example Sentence:
The poignant cries of the orphaned children moved everybody present at the funeral.
9. QUENCH (VERB): Satisfy
Synonyms: satiate, quell Antonyms: dry, bear
Example Sentence: India must deal with the militants with an iron hand to quench anti-national activities.
10. SLANDER (NOUN): Defame
Synonyms: libel, vilify Antonyms: praise, commendation
Example Sentence:
The editor of the newspaper was charged with slander.
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