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1-Tyranny (noun) : oppressive and unjust use of power, often by a ruler or government, to exercise authority in a cruel and harsh manner, suppressing the rights and freedoms of the people.
Synonyms: Despotism, Autocracy
Antonyms: Fairness, Justice
Sentence: The history books are filled with accounts of struggles against tyranny in the pursuit of basic human rights.
2-Titular (adjective) : a person holding a title or a nominal position, often without actively carrying out the duties associated with that position.
Synonyms: Ostensible, Ceremonial
Antonyms: Operative, Engaged
Sentence: The king served as a titular figurehead while the prime minister managed the day-to-day affairs of the government.
3-Incumbent (adjective): the person currently holding a particular position, especially in a job or an elected office.
Synonyms: Occupant, Officeholder
Antonyms: Previous, Outgoing
Sentence: It is incumbent upon all citizens to participate in the democratic process by voting.
4-Flagrant (adjective): It refers to actions or situations that are conspicuously bad or glaringly evident.
Synonyms: Conspicuous, Outrageous
Antonyms: Insignificant, Moderate
Sentence: The teacher addressed the student's flagrant cheating during the exam, emphasizing the importance of academic integrity.
5-Confer (verb): the act of discussing, consulting or deliberating with others to exchange information, opinions, or advice.
Synonyms: Communicate, Bestow
Antonyms: Disregard, Ignore
Sentence: The university decided to confer an honorary degree upon the distinguished
scientist for her contributions to the field.
6-Cantankerous (adjective): ill-tempered and prone to quarrels.
Synonyms: Surly, Testy
Antonyms: Affable, Friendly
Sentence: The cantankerous customer complained about every aspect of the service, making the employees' job difficult.
7-Proviso(noun): a condition or stipulation added to an agreement or statement to qualify or modify its terms.
Synonyms: Requirement, Specification
Antonyms: Waiver, Permission
Sentence: The agreement had a proviso stating that any changes to the schedule must be approved by both parties.
8-Pronouncement (noun): a formal or authoritative announcement or declaration.
Synonyms: Assertion, Statement
Antonyms: Disavowal, Refutation
Sentence: The judge's pronouncement in the courtroom brought relief to the victim's family.
9-Prelude (noun): an introductory action, event, or performance that comes before a bigger or more important one.
Synonyms: Prologue, Commencement
Antonyms: Conclusion, Finale
Sentence: The dinner was only a prelude to a much larger meeting
10-Outdo (verb): to be better or more successful than others
Synonyms: surpass, exceed
Antonyms: underperform, Trail
Sentence: He finally outdid himself when, on the eve of bad unemployment figures, he talked about a golden decade about to break upon the economy.
11-Satraps (noun): a subordinate ruler, often a despotic one
Synonyms: Governor, Viceroy
Antonyms: Monarch
Sentence: At the very beginning, the satrap Artabanus raised a rebellion in Bactria, but was defeated in two battles.
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