Synonyms: turbulence, ferment
Antonyms: contentment, tranquility
Example Sentence:
There was
widespread turmoil in the city.
2. RIFT (NOUN): a
flaw, fault
Synonyms: breach, fissure
Antonyms: closure, agreement
Example Sentence:
It is a great
misfortune that an internal rift has moved inexorably towards a full-blown
crisis.
3. INEXORABLY (ADVERB): in a way that is impossible to stop or prevent
Synonyms: ferociously, atrociously
Antonyms: gently, humanely
Example Sentence:
The public is
enraged by the inexorable rise in petroleum prices.
4. DISSENSION (NOUN): disagreement that leads to discord
Synonyms: controversy, friction
Antonyms: harmony, conformity
Example Sentence:
The SC has
exposed an unprecedented level of dissension.
5. FERMENT (VERB): agitation and excitement among a group of people
Synonyms: frenzy, storm
Antonyms: calm, peace
Example Sentence:
The highest
court was in a state of ferment.
6. OMINOUS (ADJECTIVE): giving the worrying impression
Synonyms: apocalyptic, baleful
Antonyms: bright, hopeful
Example Sentence:
A suggestion
that is being read by some as an ominous reference to an unknown external hand.
7. DELINEATE (VERB): describe precisely
Synonyms: define, limn
Antonyms: confuse, distort
Example Sentence:
The judge delineated
the composition of the bench to hear the case.
8. POSTERITY (NOUN): all future generation of people
Synonyms: progeny, lineage
Antonyms: parent, past
Example Sentence:
This incident
is regarded by posterity as an aberration rather than a precedent.
9. INTROSPECTION (NOUN): the examination of one’s own mental
processes.
Synonyms: contemplation, reflection
Antonyms: ignorance, disregard
Example Sentence:
It is a moment
for collective introspection.
10. CONVENE (VERB): bring together for a meeting
Synonyms: assemble, congregate
Antonyms: disperse, separate
Example Sentence:
The Chief
Justice must convene a meeting of the full court.
