1. DIATRIBE (NOUN): bitter words
Synonyms: scolding, invective
Antonyms: praise, recommendation
Example Sentence:
The coach's diatribe against the umpire was a futile gesture.
2. CORDIAL (ADJECTIVE) : heartfelt
Synonyms: affable, friendly Antonyms: hostile, indifferent
Example Sentence:
The cordial relation of the neighbours has got hampered after the fight.
3. EBULLIENT (ADJECTIVE): enthusiastic
Synonyms: vivacious, high spirited Antonyms: disinterested, unenthusiastic
Example Sentence:
His ebullient behaviour towards his work is the reason behind his quick success.
4. FLUKE (NOUN): stroke of luck
Synonyms: fortunate, windfall Antonyms: certain, planned
Example Sentence:
It was just a fluke when my father found my ring in the backyard.
5. EFFETE (ADJECTIVE): self-indulgent
Synonyms: spoilt, destroyed Antonyms: disciplined, proper
Example Sentence:
How do you mould an effete movie actor into a believable paramilitary soldier?
6. IMPAIR (VERB): worsen
Synonyms: damage, enervate Antonyms: aid, assist.
Example Sentence:
Is your intellect so badly impaired that you made him the leader?
7. OBJECT (VERB): disapprove
Synonyms: condemn, remonstrate Antonyms: encourage, approve
Example Sentence:
My brother objects my buying of unwanted expensive things.
8. PANACHE (NOUN): stylish
Synonyms: flair, flamboyant Antonyms: dull, boring
Example Sentence:
The actor who will be the protagonist must have panache in his appearance.
9. PROLIFERATE (VERB): grow rapidly
Synonyms: multiply, expand Antonyms: decline, decrease
Example Sentence:
Modernization of agriculture continues to proliferate in India.
10. SEDATE (ADJECTIVE): calm down
Synonyms: relax, tranquilize Antonyms: disorder, angry
Example Sentence:
In the old days, business was carried out at a sedate pace.
