1. AD HOC (Adjective)
Meaning: Created or formed for a particular purpose or situation, often improvised or temporary.
Synonym: Impromptu, makeshift, improvised
Antonym: Planned, systematic, permanent
Sentence: The committee held an ad hoc meeting to address the urgent matter.
2. CAUCUSES (VERB & NOUN)
Meaning: A meeting or assembly of members of a political party or group to discuss and decide on policies, candidates, or strategy.
Synonym: Meeting, assembly, conference
Antonym: Disunity, disorganization, inaction
Sentence: The party members held a caucus to discuss the upcoming election strategy.
3. GARNERED (VERB)
Meaning: to gather, collect, or accumulate something, typically information, support, or recognition.
Synonym: Collect, gather, accumulate
Antonym: Scatter, disperse, dissipate
Sentence: The team's hard work and dedication garnered them the championship trophy.
4. TENOR (NOUN)
Meaning: The general course or direction of something; the main drift.
The pitch or range of a musical instrument or a person's voice.
The exact wording of a text, especially in relation to its context.
Synonym: Course, direction, tone
Antonym: Dissonance, discord, divergence
Sentence: His voice had a clear tenor, allowing him to sing high notes with ease.
5. FRAY (NOUN & VERB)
Meaning: To unravel or become worn at the edge, typically referring to fabric or material.
A situation of intense activity, conflict, or strain.
Synonym: Conflict, skirmish, disturbance
Antonym: Harmony, peace, tranquility
Sentence: The old rope began to fray after years of use.
The edges of the ancient manuscript showed signs of fray, indicating its age.
6. SKEW (VERB)
Meaning: To distort or twist, especially in a way that is not straight or parallel.
To cause something to be biased or favor one side over another.
Synonym: Distort, twist, slant
Antonym : Straighten, align, balance
Sentence: The data was skewed by outliers, affecting the accuracy of the analysis.
7. LOPSIDED (Adjective)
Meaning: Not evenly balanced; leaning or inclined to one side.
Synonym: Uneven, skewed, asymmetrical
Antonym: Balanced, symmetrical, even
Sentence: The tower was lopsided after the earthquake, leaning dangerously to one side.
8. INDICTMENT (NOUN)
Meaning: A formal accusation or charge of a serious crime, typically presented by a grand jury.
A sign or expression of strong disapproval or criticism.
Synonym: Accusation, charge, censure
Antonym: Acquittal, exoneration, approval
Sentence:
The grand jury issued an indictment against the suspect for embezzlement.
9. BULWARK (NOUN)
Meaning: Something that provides strong support or protection against a specific danger or difficulty.
Synonym: Rampart, fortification, safeguard
Antonym: Vulnerability, weakness, exposure
Sentence: The castle was surrounded by a formidable bulwark to defend against potential attacks.
10. ESCHEW (VERB)
Meaning: To deliberately avoid or abstain from; to keep away from something intentionally.
Synonym: Avoid, shun, abstain from
Antonym: Embrace, adopt, accept
Sentence: He chose to eschew fast food and maintain a healthy diet.
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