1. REVANCHISM (NOUN)
Meaning: A policy or ideology advocating the recovery of territories traditionally perceived as lost or unredeemed, often by force or political pressure; a desire to seek revenge or regain lost status.
Synonyms: Revenge ,Resentment , Recrimination
Counterattack
Antonyms: Forgiveness ,Compromise , Conciliation
Pacifism
Sentence: The political leader's revanchist rhetoric stirred up nationalist sentiments, fueling the desire to reclaim territories lost in historical conflicts.
2. STRAY (Adjective & Verb)
Meaning: Wandering or moving away from a direct course or path; not in the right place
To move away from the correct or proper course; to wander.
Synonyms: Homeless , Errant , Drift , Digress , Veer
Antonyms: Tamed , Guided , Proceed , Adhere
Sentence: The stray dog looked lost and hungry, wandering through the streets without a home.
Be careful not to stray from the designated trail while hiking in the woods.
3. SECULARISM (NOUN)
Meaning: The principle of separating religion from government or political affairs; the belief in the importance of a secular (non-religious) system or state.
Synonyms: Irreligiosity ,Rationalism , Humanism
Antonyms: Dogmatism , Orthodoxy , Zealotry.
Sentence: The constitution of the country explicitly promotes secularism, ensuring that no religious group has undue influence on governmental decisions.
4. EXPEDITING (VERB)
Meaning: The act of making a process or action happen more quickly or efficiently; to speed up or facilitate.
Synonyms: Streamlining , Advancing , Rushing.
Antonyms: Retarding , Stalling , Procrastinating
Sentence: The manager is expediting the shipping process to ensure that the customer receives the order ahead of schedule.
5. SPECIOUS (Adjective)
Meaning: Superficially plausible or reasonable, but actually deceptive or misleading; having the appearance of truth but lacking in substance.
Synonyms: Spurious ,Delusive ,Deceitful ,Bogus
Antonyms: Genuine ,Authentic , Honest
Sentence: The salesperson's specious promises about the product's effectiveness were later exposed as mere marketing tactics.
6. NIPPING (Adjective)
Meaning: Chilly or cold, often used to describe weather.
The act of pinching or biting with the teeth, or a sharp, biting sensation.
Synonyms: Brisk ,Biting ,Frosty ,Icy ,Sharp.
Antonyms: Balmy ,Toasty ,Pleasant , Comfortable
Tropical
Sentence: The nipping wind made everyone bundle up in warm coats and scarves.
7. AVENGE (verb)
Meaning: To seek revenge or to inflict punishment or harm in return for a perceived wrong or injury.
Synonyms: Retribute , Punish ,Vindicate
Redress
Antonyms: Pardon ,Absolve ,Forget ,Ignore.
Sentence: The protagonist vowed to avenge the death of his family, seeking justice for the atrocities committed against them.
8. DEPREDATION (NOUN)
Meaning: The act of attacking or plundering; the action of preying on or plundering something.
Synonyms: Ravaging , Devastation ,Despoliation
Predation
Antonyms: Defense ,Security ,Guardianship
Sentence: The depredation of the invading army left the once-thriving village in ruins, with homes looted and fields destroyed.
9. PRECINCT (NOUN)
Meaning: A district or area with its own defined boundaries, especially for administrative or voting purposes.
Synonyms: Sector ,Zone ,Area ,Territory ,Region
Antonyms: Wilderness ,Outskirts
Sentence: The local police were patrolling the precinct to ensure the safety of residents and maintain law and order in the community.
10. ASTOUNDING (Adjective)
Meaning: Astonishing or amazing in a surprising way; overwhelming with amazement.
Synonyms: Stunning ,Staggering ,Breathtaking
Antonyms: Ordinary ,Unremarkable ,Mundane
Common
Sentence: The magician's performance was truly astounding, leaving the audience in awe as he effortlessly made objects disappear and reappear.
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