1.DISSUADE (VERB):
thwart
Synonyms: divert,
prevent
Antonyms: help, aid
Example Sentence:
The purpose of the fence
is to dissuade my neighbours from trespassing on my property.
2. FEAT (NOUN):
accomplishment
Synonyms: triumph, victory
Antonyms: failure, forfeit
Example Sentence:
The man was honored when
the king learned of his feat.
3. DERELICT (ADJECTIVE):
disregardful
Synonyms: regardless, remiss
Antonyms: careful, improved
Example Sentence:
Thanks to several
volunteer organizations in our community, many derelict areas have been turned
into stunning gardens.
4. WOE
(NOUN): suffering
Synonyms: anguish, misfortune
Antonyms: contentment, blessing
Example Sentence:
Because the witch was
angry about being excluded from the festivities, she promised a lifetime of woe
to the prince’s parents.
5. ACQUISITION
(NOUN): acquirement
Synonyms: achievement,
attainment
Antonyms: lack, failure
Example Sentence:
After appearing on a
travel show, the small hotel was experiencing an acquisition of reservations.
6. SUSCEPTIBLE (ADJECTIVE): vulnerable
Synonyms: receptive, prone
Antonyms: insensitive, resistant
Example Sentence:
Dress your children warmly
because they are very susceptible to illness after being exposed to cold
weather.
7. EXODUS
(NOUN): leaving
Synonyms: departure, retreat
Antonyms: arriving, coming
Example Sentence:
Because of the exodus of so
many refugees, the town’s public shelters were filled to overflowing.
8. PLIGHT (NOUN): dilemma
Synonyms: predicament, quandary
Antonyms: advantage, benefit
Example Sentence:
Most wealthy people are
unaware of the plight suffered by people who are hungry and homeless.
9. ARCHETYPAL (ADJECTIVE): most typical
Synonyms: stereotypical, hackneyed
Antonyms: atypical, unique
Example Sentence:
Gospel
reveals the archetypal realities.
10. CHRONIC (ADJECTIVE): incessant
Synonyms: persistent, continual
Antonyms: halting, ceasing
Example Sentence:
She has been dealing with
chronic pain for several months.
