1. ABRADE (VERB): scrape
Synonyms: chafe, grate
Antonyms: make happy, please
Example Sentence:
The woollen blanket abraded my legs and gave me a rash.
2. TERRIFIC (ADJECTIVE): horrible
Synonyms: terrible, awful
Antonyms: wonderful, pleasant
Example Sentence:
An enormous amount of dust blown by the terrific volcanic eruption.
3. DOOMED (ADJECTIVE): ill-fated
Synonyms: cursed, damned
Antonyms: lucky, blessed
Example Sentence:
Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it.
4. EXORBITANT
(ADJECTIVE): excessive
Synonyms: immoderate, wasteful
Antonyms: moderate, sensible
Example Sentence:
The guard is being paid an exorbitant salary to sit only.
5. PIVOTAL (ADJECTIVE): important
Synonyms: vital, crucial
Antonyms: unimportant, uncritical
Example Sentence:
Nice customer service is pivotal to a successful business.
6. SUPERVENE (VERB): follow
Synonyms: chase, pursue
Antonyms: precede, retreat
Example Sentence:
Firstly he did the honours then everybody supervened.
7. REPROACH (NOUN): disgrace
Synonyms: blame, censure
Antonyms: compliment, praise
Example Sentence:
Individuals who work in the banking industry must be honest and beyond reproach.
8. LAURELS (NOUN): acclaim
Synonyms: accolade, praise
Antonyms: blame, disapproval
Example Sentence:
A soldier won his laurels in the battle field.
9. COMEMMORATE (VERB): pay tribute to
Synonyms: salute, honour
Antonyms: disregard, dishonour
Example Sentence:
Every year we Indians commemorate our country’s independence with a huge enthusiasm.
10. DEIFY (VERB): idealize
Synonyms: glorify, idolize
Antonyms: criticize, degrade
Example Sentence:
It is a mistake to deify celebrities let your parents be your living God.
