1. TRIGGER (VERB)
Meaning: to cause something to happen, activate a response, or set off a chain of events.
Synonyms: Activate, initiate, prompt, incite.
Antonyms: Inhibitor, impediment, deterrent.
Sentence: The announcement of layoffs can trigger anxiety among employees.
2. SOJOURN (VERB)
Meaning: a temporary stay or visit, often implying a brief period spent in a particular place.
Synonyms: Visit, stay, stopover, residency.
Antonyms: Permanent residence, departure..
Sentence: We decided to sojourn in the coastal town for a few days during our road trip.
3. PERCEIVED (VERB)
Meaning: the act of becoming aware or gaining understanding of something through the senses or mental faculties.
Synonyms: Noticed, observed, discerned, recognized.
Antonyms: Overlooked, ignored, disregarded.
Sentence: The changes in the market were not immediately perceived by the company's management.
4. DEROGATORY (Adjective)
Meaning: It describes language, remarks, or actions that express a low opinion of someone or something, typically showing a lack of respect.
Synonyms: Disparaging, insulting, offensive, disrespectful, contemptuous.
Antonyms: Complimentary, respectful, praising, approving.
Sentence: The comedian's jokes were deemed derogatory and offended some members of the audience.
5. ACCRUING (VERB)
Meaning: the gradual accumulation or growth of something over time, typically in the context of benefits, interest, profits, or other positive outcomes.
Synonyms: Accumulating, building up, gathering, accruement.
Antonyms: Decreasing, diminishing, losing.
Sentence: Interest is accruing on the savings account, providing additional income over time.
6. SWEARING (NOUN)
Meaning: the act of uttering curses, oaths, or strong expressions that are considered socially or culturally inappropriate.
Synonyms: Cursing, cussing, profanity, obscenity.
Antonyms: Politeness, decorum, civility.
Sentence: The teacher warned the students against swearing in the classroom.
7. COZIED (VERB)
Meaning: to make someone or something feel warm, comfortable, and relaxed. It often involves creating a snug or intimate environment.
Synonyms: Snuggled, nestled, comforted, warmed.
Antonyms: Distanced, discomforted, chilled.
Sentence: After a long day at work, she cozied up on the couch with a blanket and a good book.
8. HYPERNATIONALISTIC (Adjective)
Meaning: refers to an extreme or excessive form of nationalism, characterized by intense devotion, loyalty, or pride in one's nation to the point of being overly aggressive or exclusionary.
Synonyms: Ultra-nationalistic, jingoistic, chauvinistic, extreme.
Antonyms: Unnationalistic, moderate, inclusive.
Sentence: The hypernationalistic rhetoric of the political leader fueled tensions with neighboring countries.
9. ANTAGONIZE (VERB)
Meaning: creating conflict or provoking a negative reaction.
Synonyms: Irritate, provoke, incite, agitate, annoy.
Antonyms: Pacify, appease, conciliate, please, soothe.
Sentence: His sarcastic remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues, leading to a tense atmosphere at work.
10. FUTILITY (NOUN)
Meaning: the quality of being incapable of producing any useful result or achieving any meaningful purpose.
Synonyms: Uselessness, fruitlessness, inefficacy, vainness, emptiness.
Antonyms: Effectiveness, usefulness, success, purposefulness.
Sentence: The repeated attempts to repair the old computer proved to be an exercise in futility.
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