1. ADVERTENT(ADJECTIVE): intentional
Synonyms: inattentive, careless
Antonyms: attentive, contemplative
Example Sentence:
His advertent rude behaviour towards the younger ones will gain him no respect.
2. AFFINITY (NOUN): similarity
Synonyms: liking, closeness Antonyms: dislike, hatred
Example Sentence:
The writing skills of the two writers reflect affinity.
3. BRACE (NOUN): support to strength
Synonyms: pair, stimulating Antonyms: loosen, unfasten
Example Sentence:
You should brace yourself when the sand storm hits your area.
4. CONFISCATE (VERB): seize
Synonyms: command, annex Antonyms: give, offer
Example Sentence:
The king’s army confiscated the town near the valley.
5. BALK (VERB): cramp
Synonyms: dodge, evade Antonyms: aid, help
Example Sentence:
While my dog loves to go for walks in good weather, he will always balk if he gets the slightest whiff of rain in the air.
6. GAUCHE (ADJECTIVE): awkward
Synonyms: clumsy, inept Antonyms: elegant, graceful
Example Sentence:
Your sentence here is somewhat gauche. You should try to say it in a different way.
7. PELF (NOUN): money
Synonyms: wealth, loot Antonyms: lack, need
Example Sentence:
Pelf makes the world go around.
8. QUAKE (NOUN): shake
Synonyms: tremble, tremor Antonyms: stable, fixed
Example Sentence:
The Earth quake destroyed the whole colony.
9. SCUTTLE (VERB): subvert
Synonyms: sink, abandon Antonyms: abet, aid
Example Sentence:
The boy wandered across the scuttle street.
10. SUAVE (ADJECTIVE): smooth
Synonyms: gracious, affable Antonyms: unpolished, unfriendly
Example Sentence:
His suave talk is very convincing.
