1. INSURGENCY (NOUN)
Meaning: A rebellion or uprising against authority, often involving armed conflict or resistance to an established government or ruling power.
Synonyms: Revolt ,Insurrection ,Mutiny ,Sedition
Antonyms: Conformity ,Harmony , Subservience
Sentence: The government declared a state of emergency in response to the growing insurgency in the region, deploying additional troops to maintain order.
2. INDISCRIMINATE (Adjective)
Meaning: Lacking discrimination or making choices without careful selection; done at random or without careful consideration.
Synonyms: Random ,Haphazard ,Arbitrary
Antonyms: Systematic ,Specific ,Purposeful , Judicious
Sentence: The indiscriminate use of pesticides led to unintended environmental consequences, harming both beneficial insects and plants.
3. PROVINCE (NOUN)
Meaning: A territorial division or administrative region within a country.
A sphere or field of activity, knowledge, or expertise.
Synonyms: Domain ,Realm ,County
Antonyms: Global sphere ,Abroad ,Expanse ,Outside
Sentence: The province of Ontario is the most populous province in Canada.
Mathematics is not my province; I prefer literature and the arts.
4. DETAINED (VERB)
Meaning: Held in custody or temporarily kept under restraint; prevented from proceeding or moving freely.
Synonyms: Confined ,Held ,Captured ,Incarcerated.
Antonyms: Freed ,Liberated ,Unrestrained
Sentence: The suspect was detained by the police for questioning in connection with the robbery.
5. AMBUSH (NOUN & VERB)
Meaning: A surprise attack by individuals or a group lying in wait to attack from a concealed position.
To lie in wait for and attack by surprise.
Synonyms: Pounce , Incursion , Trap , Ambuscade
Antonyms: Vigilance , Alertness , Patrol , Fortify
Sentence: Noun: The soldiers set up an ambush in the dense forest to surprise the enemy troops.
Verb: The rebels planned to ambush the convoy as it passed through the narrow mountain pass.
6. CONVOY (Noun & Verb)
Meaning: Noun (referring to a group of vehicles or ships traveling together for protection or convenience)
Verb (to accompany or escort as part of a convoy)
Synonyms: Escort ,Accompany ,Protect ,Guard.
Antonyms: Desert ,Neglect ,Forsake ,Stray
Sentence: The military convoy moved through the war-torn region, ensuring the safe transportation of supplies to the front lines.
7. INDICTMENT (NOUN )
Meaning: A formal accusation or charge of a serious crime, typically presented by a grand jury.
Synonyms: Summons ,Citation ,Information
Antonyms: Discharge ,Dismissal , Clemency.
Sentence: The grand jury issued an indictment against the suspect, charging him with multiple counts of fraud and embezzlement.
8. WAGED (VERB )
Meaning: Engaged in, carried on, or conducted, often in the context of a war, battle, or campaign. Also used more broadly to refer to any sustained effort or undertaking.
Synonyms: Implemented ,Fought , Battled ,Initiated
Antonyms: Discontinued ,Stopped ,Terminated
Sentence: The company waged an aggressive marketing campaign to promote its new product in the competitive market.
9. INDIGNATION (NOUN)
Meaning: Strong displeasure and resentment resulting from unjust treatment, offensive behavior, or something perceived as unfair or morally wrong.
Synonyms: Outrage ,Wrath ,Fury ,Ire
Antonyms: Serenity ,Complacency ,Delight
Sentence: Her face twisted with indignation as she listened to the unjust accusations leveled against her.
10. LEGITIMACY (NOUN)
Meaning: The quality or state of being legitimate, valid, or in accordance with established laws, rules, or principles.
Acceptance by the general public as right or proper; the belief in the fairness or justifiability of something.
Synonyms: Validity ,Authenticity ,Legality
Antonyms: Unfairness ,Illicitness ,Improperness
Sentence: The legitimacy of the election results was confirmed through a thorough and impartial investigation.
