1. MOLLYCODDLE (VERB): pamper
Synonyms: overprotect, cater
to
Antonyms: ignore, neglect
Example
Sentence:
I found school very
difficult, and realized I'd been mollycoddled at home.
2. GROUSE (NOUN): complaint
Synonyms: gripe, grouch
Antonyms: praise, compliment
Example
Sentence:
I have no grouse against my wife.
Synonyms: torment, trample
Antonyms: encourage, aid
Example
Sentence:
The tyrant general oppressed his people.
4. CANNY (ADJECTIVE): clever
Synonyms: dexterous, adroit
Antonyms: foolish, idiotic
Example
Sentence:
Chintan is a canny person.
5.
DIFFIDENT (ADJECTIVE): shy
Synonyms: timid, hesitant
Antonyms: confident, brave
Example Sentence:
Varun was a
diffident child in such a large family.
6. CRYPTIC (ADJECTIVE): secret
Synonyms: arcane, esoteric
Antonyms: definite, obvious
Example
Sentence:
When Sachin
spoke, his words were cryptic to all those in the room.
6. UPTIGHT (ADJECTIVE): nervous
Synonyms: nervy, edgy
Antonyms: unworried, composed
Example
Sentence:
Your uptight
behavior can get you rejected in an interview.
7. DRIP (VERB): drop
Synonyms: dribble, drizzle
Antonyms: collect, pour
Example
Sentence:
Everyone must
ensure that water doesn’t drips away uselessly.
8. PERVADE (VERB): spread through
Synonyms: infuse, permeate
Antonyms: block, hinder
Example
Sentence:
The poison must be blocked before it pervades Ridhima’s
vital organs.
9. KUDOS (NOUN): praise
Synonyms: applause, eminence
Antonyms: condemnation, denunciation
Example
Sentence:
Meenakshi was looking for kudos rather than profit.
10. DISGORGE (VERB): vomit
Synonyms: discharge,
regurgitate Antonyms: suck, consume
Example Sentence:
Nidhi was
disgorging whatever she was eating.
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