1.CONCUR (VERB): agree
Synonyms: approve, accord
Antonyms: disapprove, deny
Example Sentence:
In less than an hour, the
judge he had been able to concur on the defendant’s guilt.
2. FAIT ACCOMPLI (NOUN): accomplished
fact
Synonyms: irreversible act, undeniable fact
Antonyms: reversible act, deniable fact
Example Sentence:
Until the auctioneer’s
gavel comes down for the last time, your rival’s bid is not a fait accompli.
3. REFRAIN
(NOUN):
avoid
Synonyms: resist, curb
Antonyms: continue, keep on
Example Sentence:
The treaty was signed when
both world leaders agreed to refrain from building nuclear weapons for many
years.
4. WRECK (NOUN): collapse
Synonyms: debacle, ruin
Antonyms: construction, creation
Example Sentence:
Because they arrested
Abhay before he could hurt anyone else, the police were able to wreck the
serial killer’s plans.
5. DOLE
(NOUN): allotment
Synonyms: allocation,
division
Antonyms: whole, lot
Example Sentence:
One result was the
unemployment dole, at first a necessity, but afterwards a hindrance to a
return to normal life.
6. DISMISSIVE (ADJECTIVE): showing disregard
Synonyms: disdainful, imperious
Antonyms: humble, modest
Example Sentence:
I attempted to speak to my
teacher about extra credit, but she was dismissive of my concerns.
7. SPRING
(VERB): jump
Synonyms: bound, leap
Antonyms: allow, let in
Example Sentence:
Rohit sprang out of bed.
8. RUDIMENTARY (ADJECTIVE): essential
Synonyms: elemental, primitive
Antonyms: complex, intricate
Example Sentence:
You need to have at least
a rudimentary understanding of technology.
9. UNASSAILABLE
(ADJECTIVE): absolute
Synonyms: indisputable, irrefutable
Antonyms: disputable, refutable
Example Sentence:
No one imagined the
unassailable beverage company would one day be purchased by a some other bigger
entity.
10. PURPORT (NOUN): gist
Synonyms: intent, idea
Antonyms: meaningless, insignificance
Example Sentence:
I do not understand the
purport of your remark.
