1. ABSOLVE (VERB): To forgive; to free from guilt
Synonyms: exculpate, pardon
Antonyms: accuse, blame
Example Sentence:
Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
2. AESTHETE (NOUN): Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty
Synonyms: connoisseur, epicure
Antonyms: ignoramus, ignorant
Example Sentence:
Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
3.ARCHETYPAL (ADJECTIVE): Characteristic of the original model or perfect example
Synonyms: classic, consummate
Antonyms: common
Example Sentence:
Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems.
4. BUFFOONERY (NOUN): Foolish behavior
Synonyms: jocularity, clowning
Antonyms: tragedy, seriousness
Example Sentence:
Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after class for his buffoonery.
5.CIVILITY (NOUN): Politeness
Synonyms: courtesy, consideration
Antonyms: rudeness, discourtesy
Example Sentence:
The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
6. DRAB (ADJECTIVE): Dull, monotonous
Synonyms: dreary, colorless
Antonyms: cheerful, bright
Example Sentence:
The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
7. EMBELLISH (VERB): To decorate
Synonyms: adorn, garnish
Antonyms: disfigure, spoil
Example Sentence:
Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
8. GRUFF (ADJECTIVE): Rough or stern in manner or speech
Synonyms: surly, brusque
Antonyms: tactful, polite
Example Sentence:
Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
9. GARISH (ADJECTIVE): Offensively bright
Synonyms: gaudy, loud
Antonyms: plain, simple
Example Sentence:
The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
10. INCISIVE (ADJECTIVE): Impressively direct and decisive
Synonyms: keen, acute
Antonyms: incompetent, weak
Example Sentence:
Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
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MAHENDRA GURU