1. ABJECT (ADJECTIVE): despicable
Synonyms: contemptible, servile
Antonyms: exalted, praiseworthy
Example Sentence:
After his wife died, he became an abject man.
2. BEWITCHING (ADJECTIVE): magical
Synonyms: fascinating, spell binding Antonyms: repulsive, repugnant
Example Sentence:
Her bewitching smile can attract anyone.
3. CHASTISE (VERB): punish
Synonyms: admonish, scold Antonyms: cheer, comfort
Example Sentence:
I chastise myself for taking an undue risk when other means are available.
4. DISDAIN (NOUN): hate
Synonyms: detest, loathe Antonyms: approve, praise
Example Sentence:
Criminals have massive disdain for the law.
5. CALUMNY (NOUN): defamation
Synonyms: aspiration, libel Antonyms: praise, commendation
Example Sentence:
He did not indeed escape calumny, and was even denounced on a charge of immoral practice.
6. EXULT (VERB): rejoice
Synonyms: applaud, triumph Antonyms: deplore, lament
Example Sentence:
We have every right to exult in the amazing achievements of Science.
7. FRIVOLOUS (VERB): silly
Synonyms: trivial, foolish Antonyms: essential, significant.
Example Sentence:
You should not waste your time on frivolous things.
8. REDEEM (VERB): recover
Synonyms: liberate, fulfil Antonyms: lose, barter
Example Sentence:
I can’t wait to redeem my loan, so I can free myself of debt.
9. SLANDER (NOUN): defame
Synonyms: vilify, malign Antonyms: applaud, exalt
Example Sentence:
Neha has a habit of slandering and snubbing people.
10. USURP (VERB): seize
Synonyms: encroach, coup Antonyms: restore, compensate
Example Sentence:
After the king dies, his brother will usurp the throne from the prince.
