1. DISPEL (VERB): allay
Synonyms: drive away thought, resolve
Antonyms: recall, take in
Example Sentence:
The flowers from my husband do not dispel the fact I believe he is cheating on me.
2. LAY DOWN (VERB): command
Synonyms: impose, order
Antonyms: implore, request
Example Sentence:
The major laid down the army.
3. PREMISE (NOUN): presumption
Synonyms: proposition, supposition
Antonyms: denial, rejection
Example Sentence:
Your theory is faulty because anyone can dispel the premise with a simple experiment.
4. UNPALATABLE (ADJECTIVE): not tasting good
Synonyms: distasteful, unsavoury
Antonyms: delicious, savoury
Example Sentence:
What an unpalatable Chowmin! she exclaimed.
5. AFTERMATH (NOUN): impact
Synonyms: outcome, consequences
Antonyms: source, origin
Example Sentence:
Although the aftermath was daunting, nothing could compare to the moment that the tornado struck the building.
6. ABSOLUTE (ADJECTIVE): without limit
Synonyms: infinite, unlimited
Antonyms: bounded, limited
Example Sentence:
Your idea has really an absolute influence.
7. PREPONDERATE (VERB): dominate
Synonyms: dictate, overrule
Antonyms: follow, lose
Example Sentence:
Do not even think of preponderating me.
8. DILUTE (VERB): adulterate
Synonyms: make thinner, water down
Antonyms: make thicker, concentrate
Example Sentence:
To obtain the effect you want, firstly dilute the paint with a little bit of oil.
9. MOOT (ADJECTIVE): doubtful
Synonyms: dubious, questionable
Antonyms: proven, definite
Example Sentence:
The use of phonetic transcription is a moot question.
10. TRAGIC (ADJECTIVE): appalling
Synonyms: awful, deplorable
Antonyms: pleasant, wonderful
Example Sentence:
Merriam saw the tragic women of the wards.
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