1. PROPELLED
Part of speech: Verb
Meaning: To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward or onward, by applying force or energy.
Synonym: Thrust, impel, drive, move
Antonym: Halt, hinder, obstruct, restrain, impede
Sentence: The strong winds propelled the sailboat across the lake with remarkable speed.
2. PERIPHERALITY
Part of speech: Noun
Meaning: The state or quality of being peripheral, i.e., situated on the outskirts or edges of something; not central or essential.
Synonym: Marginality, remoteness, edge, fringe
Antonym: Centrality, importance, core, centrism
Sentence: The town's peripherality made it less accessible to essential services and amenities, leading to feelings of isolation among its residents.
3. RUN-UP
Part of speech: Noun
Meaning: A period leading up to a particular event or occurrence, typically characterized by increased activity, preparation, or anticipation.
Synonym: Build-up, preparation period, lead-up
Antonym: Wind-down, post-event period, aftermath
Sentence: In the run-up to the election, political campaigns intensify their efforts to garner support from voters.
4. FRAIL
Part of speech: Adjective
Meaning: Physically weak or delicate, lacking in strength or robustness.
Synonym: Weak, fragile, delicate, feeble
Antonym: Strong, sturdy, robust, resilient
Sentence: Despite her frail appearance, she possessed a strong spirit and determination to overcome any challenge that came her way.
5. ELUSIVE
Part of speech: Adjective
Meaning: Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; evasive, tending to escape perception or comprehension.
Synonym: Hard to catch, evasive, slippery, evanescent
Antonym: Obvious, conspicuous, clear, accessible
Sentence: The truth about the disappearance of the ancient artifact remained elusive despite years of investigation by archaeologists and historians.
6. RECKON
Part of speech: Verb
Meaning: To calculate, estimate, or consider something; to have an opinion or belief about something.
Synonym: Calculate, estimate, think, suppose
Antonym: Disregard, ignore, doubt, reject
Sentence: She reckoned that it would take about an hour to reach the airport in heavy traffic, so she left home early to ensure she wouldn't miss her flight.
7. SLACK
Part of speech: Adjective
Meaning: Lacking in tightness, tautness, or tension; loose or not firmly fixed.
Synonym: Loose, lax, relaxed, sluggish
Antonym: Taut, tight, strict, energetic
Sentence: The slack rope across the ravine made crossing treacherous, requiring careful balance and concentration.
8. DISCERNIBLE
Part of speech: Adjective
Meaning: Able to be perceived or recognized; distinguishable or understandable.
Synonym: Perceptible, noticeable, distinguishable, observable
Antonym: Indiscernible, imperceptible, undetectable, obscure
Sentence: Despite the foggy conditions, there was a discernible outline of the mountains in the distance.
9. SHENANIGANS
Part of speech: Noun
Meaning: secret or dishonest activity; tricky or deceitful actions intended to deceive or manipulate.
Synonym: Pranks, antics, mischief, tomfoolery
Antonym: Seriousness, solemnity, decorum
Sentence: The children were up to their usual shenanigans, hiding behind bushes and giggling as they plotted their next prank on their unsuspecting friends.
10. SHROUDED
Part of speech: Adjective
Meaning: Covered or concealed, typically with a cloth or similar material; obscured from view.
Synonym: Veiled, concealed, hidden, masked
Antonym: Revealed, uncovered, visible
Sentence: The valley was shrouded in mist, making it difficult to see more than a few feet ahead.
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