1. POROUS (Adjective)
Meaning: Having small holes or spaces that allow liquid or air to pass through.
Synonyms: Permeable , Penetrable , Absorbent
Antonyms: Solid , Airtight , Dense
Sentence: The sponge is porous, allowing it to absorb and hold a significant amount of water, making it effective for cleaning spills.
2. SHEER (Adjective)
Meaning: Complete and unqualified.
Synonyms: Absolute , Pure , Utter , Unmitigated
Antonyms: Qualified , Incomplete , Moderate
Sentence: The beauty of the landscape was sheer perfection, with its pristine lakes, snow-capped mountains, and lush green valleys.
3. DIALECT (NOUN)
Meaning: A particular form of a language that is specific to a region or social group and has distinctive features, vocabulary, and pronunciation that differ from standard or mainstream language.
Synonyms: Vernacular , Jargon , Idiom , Tongue
Lingo
Antonyms: Universal language , Common speech.
Sentence: The remote mountain village had a unique dialect that was unfamiliar to those from the city, with words and expressions that reflected the local culture and history.
4. FRENZY (NOUN)
Meaning: A state of intense and uncontrolled activity or agitation.
Wild excitement or emotional disturbance.
Synonyms: Madness , Hysteria , Turmoil , Furore.
Antonyms: Serenity , Composure , Tranquility
Sentence: The announcement of the surprise sale caused a frenzy among shoppers, who rushed to the stores in a frenetic attempt to take advantage of the discounted prices.
5. BAGGED (VERB)
Meaning: Captured, secured, or obtained, often referring to the successful acquisition of something.
Synonyms: Snagged , Acquired
Antonyms: Freed , Lost , Surrendered
Sentence: After a long and challenging chase, the police finally bagged the elusive criminal, bringing an end to the manhunt.
6. WOEFULLY (ADVERB)
Meaning: In a manner that expresses sorrow, misery, or sadness; to a degree that is full of woe or characterized by deep distress.
Synonyms: Sadly , Mournfully , Sorrowfully.
Antonyms: Happily , Joyfully , Positively
Sentence: She looked at the ruins of her once-beautiful garden and sighed woefully, realizing the extent of the damage caused by the storm.
7. BRISTLE (verb)
Meaning: To react angrily or defensively, typically by showing irritation or displeasure.
Synonyms: Fume , Seethe , Rage
Antonyms: Relax ,Calm , Soothe.
Sentence: Upon hearing the criticism, he began to bristle with indignation, defending his work passionately against the negative comments.
8. PINNACLE (NOUN)
Meaning: The highest point or peak, often used metaphorically to refer to the highest level of achievement, success, or excellence.
Synonyms: Nadir , Bottom , Base
Antonyms: Apex , Zenith , Culmination , Acme
Sentence: Receiving the prestigious award was the pinnacle of her career, representing years of hard work, dedication, and exceptional achievement in her field.
9. ABYSMAL (Adjective)
Meaning: Extremely bad, appalling, or wretched.
Synonyms: Dreadful , Atrocious , Miserable
Antonyms: Exceptional , Superb , Wonderful
Sentence: The performance of the team in the championship was abysmal, as they suffered a series of defeats and failed to score a single goal throughout the tournament.
10. TAINTED (Adjective)
Meaning: Contaminated, spoiled, or morally stained; having been affected by something undesirable or harmful.
Synonyms: Corrupted , Blemished
Antonyms: Untarnished , Unspoiled , Innocent
Sentence: The reputation of the company became tainted after the scandal, leading to a loss of trust among its customers and stakeholders.
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