1. FLABBERGAST (VERB): surprise
Synonyms: amaze, astonished
Antonyms: bore, calm
Example Sentence:
The burglar was flabbergasted when he broke into the house and found himself surrounded by police officers.
2. STAGGER (VERB): walk falteringly
Synonyms: careen, falter Antonyms: continue, stay
Example Sentence:
If my father doesn’t stagger on his decision, I won’t be able to attend the sleepover.
3. INSOLENT (ADJECTIVE): bold
Synonyms: abusive, arrogant Antonyms: cowardly, modest
Example Sentence:
The captain put the insolent soldier on report.
4. POMPOUS (ADJECTIVE): arrogant
Synonyms: boastful, grandiose Antonyms: humble, kind
Example Sentence:
The millionaire was a pompous man who believed he should never wait in line for anything.
5. DECEITFUL (ADJECTIVE): dishonest
Synonyms: artful, deceptive Antonyms: actual, athentic
Example Sentence:
The early difficulties of Elizabeth's reign secured him a deceitful peace on that side for a time.
6. DIFFIDENCE (NOUN): hesitancy
Synonyms: backwardness, doubt Antonyms: arrogance, boldness
Example Sentence:
George was a diffident student who never stood up to his bullies.
7. DOCILITY (NOUN): agreement
Synonyms: conformity, consent Antonyms: difference, refusal
Example Sentence:
As soon as they shake hands docility reflects from their gesture.
8. AMATEUR (NOUN): casual participant
Synonyms: aspirants, beginner Antonyms: expert, professional
Example Sentence:
Radhika is considered an amateur makeup artist.
9. PROPAGATE (VERB): breed
Synonyms: inseminate, multiply Antonyms: decrease, deplete
Example Sentence:
The political candidate hopes to propagate his vision to potential voters.
10. DWINDLE (VERB): to become gradually less or smaller
Synonyms: decrease, diminish Antonyms: rise, grow
Example Sentence:
The members of this department have dwindled from 50 to 20.
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