1. BACKSLIDING (NOUN & VERB)
Meaning: The act of reverting to previous undesirable behaviors or lapsing into old habits, especially in terms of moral or religious beliefs.
As a verb: The act of relapsing into undesirable behaviors or reverting to old habits.
Synonym: Relapse, regression, falling back
Antonym: Progress, improvement, advancement
Sentence: After a period of success in overcoming addiction, the individual experienced a period of backsliding, returning to harmful behaviors.
2. ERODING (VERB)
Meaning: the gradual wearing away or breaking down of something, typically by natural forces like wind, water, or other environmental factors.
Synonym: Wearing away, corroding, undermining
Antonym: Building up, reinforcing, preserving
Sentence: The constant flow of water was slowly eroding the riverbank over time.
3. FARCICAL (Adjective)
Meaning: Pertaining to or resembling farce; absurd, ludicrous, or exaggerated in a humorous or slapstick manner.
Synonym: Absurd, comical, ridiculous
Antonym: Serious, solemn, earnest
Sentence: The play was a farcical comedy that had the audience laughing uncontrollably from start to finish.
4. CRIPLING (Adjective & VERB)
Meaning: Causing severe damage or impairment, often to the point of serious debilitation.
As a verb (gerund form): The act of causing severe damage or impairment.
Synonym: Devastating, paralyzing, incapacitating
Antonym: Healing, fortifying, strengthening
Sentence: The economic crisis had a crippling effect on businesses, leading to widespread layoffs and closures.
5. PARANOID (Adjective)
Meaning: Experiencing or characterized by extreme and irrational distrust or suspicion of others, often accompanied by feelings of persecution.
Synonym: Distrustful, suspicious, apprehensive
Antonym: Trusting, confident, assured
Sentence: The paranoid individual constantly believed that others were plotting against them, leading to a sense of isolation and fear.
6. TARNISH (VERB)
Meaning: To dull or diminish the luster, shine, or quality of something, often through the effects of time, exposure, or improper care.
Synonym: Diminish, dull, stain
Antonym : Polish, enhance, brighten
Sentence: The antique silverware began to tarnish after years of exposure to the elements.
7. REENTERED (VERB)
Meaning: the action of entering or going back into something, such as a place, activity, or atmosphere, after having left or been absent.
Synonym: Returned, came back, went back in
Antonym: Departed, left, exited
Sentence: After a brief hiatus, she reentered the workforce with renewed enthusiasm and dedication.
8. PROPELLANT (NOUN)
Meaning: A substance used to propel or generate thrust in a rocket or other propulsion system.
Synonym: Rocket fuel, propulsive agent
Antonym: Inhibitor (in the context of propulsion systems)
Sentence: The engineers carefully selected the propellant for the spacecraft to ensure optimal performance during the mission.
9. SPACEFARING (Adjective)
Meaning: Relating to the ability or activity of traveling or operating in outer space.
Synonym: Astronautic, space-traveling, cosmic
Antonym: Earthbound, non-spacefaring
Sentence: The spacefaring mission aimed to explore distant planets beyond our solar system.
10. SNIPER (NOUN)
Meaning: A skilled marksman or shooter who specializes in precision shooting from a concealed position, often with a scoped rifle, for the purpose of accuracy and stealth.
Synonym: Sharpshooter, marksman, gunman
Antonym: Target, non-combatant, civilian
Sentence: The sniper positioned himself on the rooftop, carefully observing the enemy's movements before taking a shot.
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