1. MAUDLIN (ADJECTIVE): teary, overemotional
Synonyms: mawkish, mushy
Antonyms: pragmatic, unemotional
Example Sentence:
The girl’s performance was so maudlin that people started to boo her off the stage.
2. LATITUDE (NOUN): freedom
Synonyms: independence, liberty Antonyms: refusal, prohibition
Example Sentence:
We live in a free country, and our latitude allows for us to make that choice.
3. MORTIFIED (VERB): embarrass
Synonyms: annoy, chagrin Antonyms: aid, delight
Example Sentence:
When my uncle does not take his medication, he is likely to mortify my aunt by talking to himself in public.
4. LIMBO (NOUN): state of uncertainty
Synonyms: oblivion, nothingness Antonyms: certainty, certitude
Example Sentence:
She is in the state of limbo weather she will win the competition or not.
5. MUNIFICENT (ADJECTIVE): giving, generous
Synonyms: benevolent, charitable Antonyms: greedy, selfish
Example Sentence:
The wealthy actor always gives the members of his staff munificent appreciation gifts.
6. LOOPY (ADJECTIVE): foolish
Synonyms: absurd, crazy Antonyms: balanced, logical
Example Sentence:
He is a loopy boy.
7. MILITATE (VERB): have importance
Synonyms: mean, weigh Antonyms: disregard, estimate
Example Sentence:
This seems occasionally to militate against the clearness of the work.
8. LABYRINTH (NOUN): maze, complexity
Synonyms: tangle, coil Antonyms: ease, order
Example Sentence:
The scientist was curious to learn which of the mice would reach the exit of the labyrinth first.
9. MERCURIAL (ADJECTIVE): flighty, temperamental
Synonyms: changeable, erratic Antonyms: certain, constant
Example Sentence:
While my uncle is as predictable as the sunrise, my aunt is very mercurial.
10. MERCENARY (ADJECTIVE): greedy for money
Synonyms: acquisitive, selfish Antonyms: generous, unselfish
Example Sentence:
Because Ankit is a mercenary, he is motivated by financial gain.
