1. RUMPUS (NOUN): clamor
Synonyms: discord, fracas
Antonyms: harmony, peace
Example Sentence:
A
rumpus of clashing metal pierced the silent night when the train derailed
resulting in the cars crashing into each other.
2. CONCEDE (VERB): allow
Synonyms: cede, grant
Antonyms: reject,
deny
Example Sentence:
After
he beat me at chess five times, I had to concede he was the better player.
3. SECEDE (VERB): split
from
Synonyms: quit,
break with
Antonyms: maintain,
continue
Example Sentence:
The small island nation opted to secede from its
mothering country and bear its own flag.
4. ETHEREAL (ADJECTIVE): delicate
Synonyms: light, vapory
Antonyms: poor, indelicate
Example Sentence:
The moon came into view over the
wintry landscape, its light accented by an ethereal halo.
5. CURB
(NOUN): rein
Synonyms: limitation, control
Synonyms: freedom, encouragement
Example Sentence:
Taking a few deep breaths following a heated argument may
curb your temper.
6. ANGST (NOUN): feeling of anxiety
Synonyms: agony,
apprehension
Antonyms: calmness,
confidence
Example Sentence:
A
day before the fight, the inexperienced boxer was plagued
with angst about losing his first match.
7. ACCOMPLICE (NOUN):
aide
Synonyms: associate, ally
Antonyms: opponent, enemy
Example Sentence:
Jacqueline could not have committed murders in two different
towns at the same time unless she had an accomplice.
8. AFTERMATH (ADJECTIVE): impact
Synonyms: outcome,
consequences
Antonyms: source,
origin
Example Sentence:
Although the aftermath was daunting, nothing could compare to
the moment that the tornado struck the building.
9. BAIT (NOUN): enticement
Synonyms: allurement, attraction
Antonyms: discouragement,
repulsion
Example Sentence:
Herrings make excellent bait for pike.
10. BAREFACED (ADJECTIVE): shameless
Synonyms: apparent, blatant
Antonyms: careful,
quiet
Example Sentence:
She revealed his barefaced lies.
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