1. ECHELONS (NOUN)
Meaning: levels or ranks in a hierarchical structure or system. It is often used to describe different levels of authority, responsibility, or importance within an organization or military.
Synonyms: Levels, tiers, ranks, strata.
Antonyms: Equality, uniformity, homogeneity.
Sentence: The corporate structure had several echelons, each with distinct roles and responsibilities.
2. ENTRENCH (VERB)
Meaning: to establish or solidify something firmly, often to the point of making it difficult to change or dislodge.
Synonyms: Establish, fortify, embed, reinforce.
Antonyms: Dislodge, uproot, weaken.
Sentence: The new policies were designed to entrench ethical practices within the organization.
3. STYMIE (VERB)
Meaning: To hinder, obstruct, or thwart the progress, development, or accomplishment of something.
Synonyms: impede, thwart, frustrate.
Antonyms: Assist, facilitate, promote.
Sentence: The unexpected budget cuts threatened to stymie the completion of the infrastructure project.
4. STAGNATION (NOUN)
Meaning: a state of inactivity, lack of progress, or a condition where growth or development is halted.
Synonyms: Inactivity, standstill, lethargy, inertia.
Antonyms: Progress, growth, advancement, dynamism.
Sentence: The economic stagnation was evident in the lack of job opportunities and slow industry growth.
5. QUIRK (NOUN)
Meaning: a peculiar or unexpected aspect, behavior, or characteristic that deviates from the normal or expected.
Synonyms: Eccentricity, idiosyncrasy, peculiarity, oddity.
Antonyms: Norm, conventionality, conformity.
Sentence: Her quirk of always wearing mismatched socks became her signature style.
6. AD HOC (ADJ.)
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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. PROPPING (VERB)
Meaning: the action of supporting or sustaining something by placing or using a prop.
Synonyms: Supporting, bracing, bolstering, buttressing, shoring up.
Antonyms: Undermining, weakening, destabilizing.
Sentence: Propping the painting against the wall allowed the artist to step back and assess it from a distance.
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