1. PREVALENCE (NOUN)
Meaning: The condition of being widespread or common within a particular place, population, or situation.
Synonyms: Ubiquity , Pervasiveness
Antonyms: Infrequency ,Scarcity , Uncommonness
Sentence: The prevalence of smartphones in today's society is evident, with almost everyone owning a mobile device for communication and access to information.
2. DESCENDENT (NOUN)
Meaning: A person, plant, or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor or group of ancestors. A descendant is a generation or individual that follows another in a line of genealogy.
Synonyms: Successor , Progeny , Scion.
Antonyms: Forebear , Predecessor , Ascendant
Sentence: The modern-day family reunion brought together descendants from various parts of the world, all sharing a common ancestry dating back to their great-grandparents.
3. LINEAGE (NOUN)
Meaning: A sequence of individuals or entities in the order of their birth or existence, especially within a family.
Synonyms: Genealogy ,Line of descent , Heritage
Antonyms: Disconnection ,Non-ancestry.
Sentence: The royal family proudly traced its lineage back several centuries, highlighting a rich history of monarchs and noble ancestors.
4. SEVERITY (NOUN)
Meaning: The quality or condition of being severe, harsh, strict, or intense. It can refer to the degree of seriousness or harshness of a situation, condition, or action.
Synonyms: Seriousness , Rigor , Sternness.
Antonyms: Leniency ,Lightness , Moderation
Sentence: The severity of the storm led to widespread damage, with strong winds and heavy rainfall causing flooding and destruction in many areas.
5. COMORBIDITIES (NOUN)
Meaning: Refers to the presence of two or more medical conditions or diseases occurring simultaneously in an individual.
a person who holds a specific office or position.
Synonyms: Coexisting illnesses , Multiple health issues
Antonyms: Singular condition , Healthiness
Sentence: The patient's treatment plan had to address not only the primary ailment but also consider the comorbidities, such as diabetes and hypertension, to ensure comprehensive care.
6. CONSPICUOUS (Adjective)
Meaning: Easily noticeable or visible; attracting attention due to being prominent, obvious, or standing out.
Synonyms: Prominent ,Observable ,Evident.
Antonyms: Subtle ,Hidden , Unobtrusive.
Sentence: The new sculpture in the park was so conspicuous that it quickly became a landmark, drawing the attention of everyone who passed by.
7. ENVISAGE (verb)
Meaning: To contemplate or conceive of something in the mind; to visualize or foresee a future event or situation
Synonyms: Visualize ,Foresee ,Picturize
Antonyms: Ignore ,Disregard ,Neglect.
Sentence: As an architect, she could envisage the final design of the building even before the construction began, with every detail vividly pictured in her mind.
8. PROTRACTED (Adjective)
Meaning: Extended or prolonged in time; drawn out or lengthened, often implying that something continues for an unusually long period.
Synonyms: Extended ,Prolonged ,Lengthy
Antonyms: Concise , Abbreviated , Swift
Sentence: The negotiations between the two countries were protracted, lasting for months without reaching a resolution.
9. SEDITION (NOUN)
Meaning: The act of inciting rebellion or resistance against a government, often through speech, writing, or other forms of expression.
Synonyms: Treason , Insurrection
Antonyms: Loyalty , Compliance
Sentence: The political activist was arrested on charges of sedition after delivering a fiery speech that called for the overthrow of the government and the establishment of a new political order.
10. LYNCHING (NOUN & VERB)
Meaning: To unlawfully execute someone, especially by a mob, without proper legal proceedings.
Synonyms: Execute, hang, mob justice
Antonyms: Pardon, acquittal
Sentence: The mob decided to take matters into their own hands and lynched the accused, bypassing the legal system altogether.
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