1.RECALCITRANT (ADJECTIVE): disobedient
Synonyms: fractious, obstinate
Antonyms: agreeable, compliant
Example Sentence:
Despite being offered treats by his parents, the little boy was still recalcitrant about doing his homework.
2. REFRAIN (VERB): stop oneself from doing something.
Synonyms: withhold, abstain Antonyms: allow, continue
Example Sentence:
You must refrain from all interference.
3. OSTRACIZE (VERB): exile
Synonyms: blackball, exclude Antonyms: accept, admit
Example Sentence:
Sadly, the rich children ostracize the other girl because she comes from a poor family.
4. RIFE (ADJECTIVE): overflowing
Synonyms: abundant, alive Antonyms: limited, uncommon
Example Sentence:
The beach is rife with young people during the summer months.
5. OPPORTUNE (ADJECTIVE): advantageous
Synonyms: apt, auspicious Antonyms: inappropriate, unfortunate
Example Sentence:
The teenager knew there would never be an opportune time to tell her parents that she was pregnant.
6. RANKLE (VERB): annoy
Synonyms: anger, bother Antonyms: calm, assist
Example Sentence:
The fact the plane is leaving two hours late is certainly going to rankle the passengers.
7. NOISOME (ADJECTIVE): immoral
Synonyms: baneful, dangerous Antonyms: upright, moral
Example Sentence:
The dog’s noisome act is making me feel ill.
8. MORATORIUM (NOUN): suspension
Synonyms: ban, delay Antonyms: continuation, continuance
Example Sentence:
A large number of politicians and voters would like to see a moratorium placed on home foreclosures.
9. NEXUS (NOUN): middle
Synonyms: center, connection Antonyms: divorce, exteriority
Example Sentence:
Today Facebook seems to be the nexus of communication.
10. NETTLE (VERB): provoke
Synonyms: annoy, disgust Antonyms: appease, comfort
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