1. GENOME
Parts of Speech: NOUN
Meaning: The complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism.
Synonyms: Genetic code, genetic makeup, DNA.
Antonyms: N/A (It doesn't have direct antonyms as it represents the entirety of genetic information).
Sentence: Scientists are studying the human genome to better understand the genetic basis of various diseases and traits.
2. AKIN
Parts of Speech: ADJ.
Meaning: Of similar character, nature, or qualities; related by blood or having a similar quality or origin.
Synonyms: Similar, related, alike, comparable.
Antonyms: Unrelated, dissimilar, different.
Sentence: The two cultures were akin in their traditions and values, fostering a strong sense of mutual understanding.
3. DEVOID
Parts of Speech: ADJ.
Meaning: Entirely lacking or free from; without.
Synonyms: Empty, lacking, bereft, without.
Antonyms: Full, filled, replete, abundant.
Sentence: The room was devoid of furniture, making it feel cold and empty.
4. GRANULAR
Parts of Speech: ADJ.
Meaning: Composed of or resembling small grains or particles; having a texture characterized by the presence of granules.
Synonyms: Grainy, gritty, particulate, sandy.
Antonyms: Smooth, fine, homogeneous.
Sentence: The sugar had a granular texture, easily dissolving when stirred into the hot coffee.
5. PRISED
Parts of Speech: VERB
Meaning: To determine or set the price of something; to attach a value or cost to a product or service.
Synonyms: Evaluate, appraise, value, rate.
Antonyms: Undervalue, underprice.
Sentence: The company recently priced its new product competitively to attract more customers.
6. ABERRATION
Parts of Speech: NOUN
Meaning: A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected; a deviation from the standard or typical.
Synonyms: Anomaly, deviation, irregularity, oddity.
Antonyms: Conformity, normality, regularity.
Sentence: The sudden change in his behavior was considered an aberration from his usual calm and composed demeanor.
7. ENDOGAMY
Parts of Speech: NOUN
Meaning : The custom of marrying only within one's own social, cultural, ethnic, or religious group.
Synonyms: In-marriage, internal marriage.
Antonyms: Exogamy (marrying outside one's group).
Sentence: The community practiced endogamy for generations, maintaining strong ties within their cultural and religious boundaries.
8. DEBILITATE
Parts of Speech: VERB
Meaning: To make someone or something weak, infirm, or feeble; to sap strength or energy.
Synonyms: Weaken, enfeeble, undermine, exhaust.
Antonyms: Strengthen, invigorate, fortify, empower.
Sentence: The prolonged illness debilitated his body, leaving him with little energy to perform daily tasks.
9. PERSIST
Parts of Speech: VERB
Meaning: To continue firmly or obstinately in an action or course of action despite difficulty or opposition.
Synonyms: Continue, endure, persevere, persist.
Antonyms: Cease, give up, surrender.
Sentence: Despite facing numerous challenges, she decided to persist in pursuing her dream of becoming a successful entrepreneur.
10. AWRY
Parts of Speech: ADJ.
Meaning: Not in the right way; off course or wrong.
Synonyms: Crooked, skewed, distorted.
Antonyms: Straight, correct, on track.
Sentence: The artist noticed that the painting was awry, with colors bleeding into unintended areas.
As an Adverb: Away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course
Synonyms: Amiss, askew, wrong, off course.
Antonyms: Straight, correctly, as planned.
Sentence: The project went awry when unexpected complications arose.
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