1. COMPETENT(ADJECTIVE): proficient
Synonyms: adequate, capable
Antonyms: impotent, unable
Example Sentence:
The most competent authorities gave the answer we chose to use.
2. DEARTH (NOUN): inadequacy
Synonyms: paucity, privation Antonyms: abundance, sufficiency
Example Sentence:
The next danger was from the people, who were infuriated by the dearth of corn.
3. EXHORT (VERB): urge
Synonyms: warn, counsel Antonyms: deter, dissuade
Example Sentence:
While I cannot force you to drive the speed limit, I exhort you to do so or else you might end up in jail.
4. HUDDLE (NOUN): crowd
Synonyms: assemblage, conference Antonyms: order, arrangement
Example Sentence:
The winter storm made her want to huddle under the covers.
5. VORACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): hungry
Synonyms: avid, greedy Antonyms: full, quenched
Example Sentence:
The dolphin is exceedingly voracious, feeding on fish, cuttlefishes and crustaceans.
6. PILFER (VERB): steal
Synonyms: filch, embezzle Antonyms: free, buy
Example Sentence:
At night, the hungry orphan would sneak into the kitchen and pilfer tiny amounts of food.
7. TANTAMOUNT (ADJECTIVE): same
Synonyms: identical, like Antonyms: separate, different
Example Sentence:
To be a prince was tantamount to being the mark of secret conspiracy and assassination.
8. WARY (ADJECTIVE): careful
Synonyms: cautious, attentive Antonyms: careless, indiscreet
Example Sentence:
His gaze became wary and he spoke softly.
9. VIE (VERB): compete
Synonyms: counter, struggle Antonyms: agree, assist
Example Sentence:
The competitive twins often vie for the attention of their parents
10. OBLIVION (NOUN): unconsciousness
Synonyms: disregard, carelessness Antonyms: caring, regard
Example Sentence:
After I was given the sedative, I was in complete oblivion and unaware of my surroundings.
