1. INVEIGLE
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To persuade or manipulate someone through flattery or deception, often to gain something
Synonym: coax, wheedle, cajole, entice
Antonym: discourage, dissuade, deter
Sentence: The salesman tried to inveigle me into buying the more expensive product by praising its superior qualities, but I remained skeptical and stuck with my original choice.
2. PARADIGM
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A typical example or pattern of something; a model or framework that serves as a standard
Synonym: exemplar, model, pattern
Antonym: anomaly, exception
Sentence: The discovery of DNA's double helix structure was a paradigm shift in the field of genetics, revolutionizing our understanding of heredity and molecular biology.
3. INCUBATE
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To maintain conditions suitable for growth or development, often used in the context of hatching or fostering the development of ideas, projects.
Synonym: hatch, cultivate, foster, nurture
Antonym: neglect, abandon, hinder
Sentence: The startup decided to incubate their new product idea, providing resources and support to foster its development into a viable product for the market.
4. SCUTTLE
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To run or move hurriedly with short, quick steps
Synonym: scurry, scamper, rush
Antonym: stroll, saunter, amble
Sentence: As soon as the lights turned on, the cockroach scuttled across the kitchen floor, seeking cover in the dark corners.
5. STALLED
Part of Speech: Verb (past tense)
Meaning: To come to a halt or standstill, often unexpectedly or temporarily; to cease making progress or advancing
Synonym: halted, delayed, stuck, impeded
Antonym: progressed, advanced, accelerated
Sentence: The construction project stalled due to a lack of funding, leaving the site deserted and incomplete for months.
6. BRAZEN
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Bold and without shame
Synonym: shameless, audacious, impudent, daring
Antonym: timid, meek, modest, bashful, reserved
Sentence: The thief had the brazen audacity to steal the painting in broad daylight, right under the noses of the museum staff.
7. ENCOMIUM
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: expression of high praise or tribute, often presented in a public speech or written composition
Synonym: accolade, tribute, praise, commendation
Antonym: criticism, condemnation, censure
Sentence: The professor received an encomium from his colleagues for his groundbreaking research in the field of quantum mechanics.
8. GALVANISE
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To shock or excite someone into taking action; to stimulate or motivate someone to do something
Synonym: inspire, stimulate, energize, spur
Antonym: discourage, demotivate, deter
Sentence: The impassioned speech by the activist galvanized the crowd to take action against climate change, sparking a wave of protests and environmental initiatives.
9. UNDERPIN
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To support, strengthen, or provide a foundation for something, typically a structure or an idea
Synonym: bolster, reinforce, support, buttress, strengthen
Antonym: weaken, undermine, sabotage
Sentence: Clear evidence and logical reasoning underpin the scientific theory, providing a solid foundation for further research and investigation.
10. OSTENSIBLE
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so; seeming or outwardly evident
Synonym: apparent, seeming, outward, superficial, Antonym: genuine, real, authentic, actual, sincere
Sentence: His ostensible reason for missing the meeting was a sudden illness, but many suspected he simply forgot about it.
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