1.CADAVEROUS (ADJECTIVE): pale
Synonyms: blanched, ashen
Antonyms: lively, lifelike
Example Sentence:
Her face
looked so cadaverous.
2. DECADENT (ADJECTIVE): corrupt
Synonyms: immoral, depraved
Antonyms: moral, noble
Example Sentence:
He is a decadent person.
3. CASTIGATION (NOUN): punishment
Synonyms: chastisement,
retribution
Antonyms: pardon,
forgiveness
Example Sentence:
I am not afraid of castigation
4. CAPITULATION (NOUN): giving in
Synonyms: submission, yielding
Antonyms: defending, finding
Example Sentence:
I was overwhelmed with my brother’s capitulation to allow me to
drive his car.
5. PRECOCIOUS (ADJECTIVE): extremely
Smart
Synonyms: intelligent, advanced
Antonyms: moronic,
imbecile
Example Sentence:
She is extremely precocious girl of our college.
6. PLACID (NOUN): calm
Synonyms: serene, tranquil
Antonyms: agitated, disturbed
Example Sentence:
Placid surroundings of Kashmir enthralled me deep within.
7. DELETERIOUS (ADJECTIVE): detrimental
Synonyms: harmful, destroying
Antonyms: helpful, aiding
Example Sentence:
Smoking is deleterious to health.
8. MOROSE (ADJECTIVE): glum
Synonyms: grouchy, cranky
Antonyms: cheerful, happy
Example Sentence:
Her father’s funeral was a morose event which left her and her
family in tears.
9. DIFFIDENT (ADJECTIVE): meek
Synonyms: timid, sheepish
Antonyms: brave,
confident
Example Sentence:
You are kind of diffident
person.
10. DEBACLE (NOUN): catastrophe
Synonyms: beating, collapse
Antonyms: attainment, accomplishment
Example Sentence:
When the movie was released, it was called a debacle by the
audience.
