1. ALACRITY (NOUN): liveliness
Synonyms: promptness, swiftness
Antonyms: indolence, lethargy
Example Sentence:
Her alacrity to learn more about history grew as she diligently studied the architecture of the monument.
2. INFRINGE (VERB): violate
Synonyms: trespass, encroach
Antonyms: comply, conform
Example Sentence:
I realized that my competitor has chosen to infringe upon my idea with an almost identical one to my own.
3. ONEROUS (ADJECTIVE): troublesome
Synonyms: arduous, burdensome
Antonyms: facile, flexible
Example Sentence:
Even though the computer will speed up our efforts, the project will still be onerous.
4. ROUT (NOUN): overwhelming defeat
Synonyms: vanquish, subjugate
Antonyms: win, triumph
Example Sentence:
The rout of last year’s champions shocked us as we expected them to repeat it.
5. RANCOR (NOUN): hatred
Synonyms: bitterness, malice
Antonyms: love, friendliness
Example Sentence:
The fiery debate created rancor among the participants.
6. VALOR (NOUN): heroism
Synonyms: bravery, chivalry
Antonyms: cowardice, unmanliness
Example Sentence:
The soldier was killed in his line of duty, so, he received an award of valor which was accepted by his better half.
7. SYCOPHANT (NOUN): A person who caters to another\
Synonyms: servile, flatterer
Antonyms: loyal, devoted
Example Sentence:
He felt the only way he could get a hike at work was to act like a sycophant.
8. YOKE (VERB): connect
Synonyms: shackle, harness
Antonyms: release, liberate
Example Sentence:
John and Maddy were the partners in crime who were yoked together for life.
9. LUNACY (NOUN): madness
Synonyms: insanity, delusion.
Antonyms: sanity, shrewdness
Example Sentence:
The lunacy of his father and the depravity of his mother were serious drawbacks to his education.
10. AFFRONT(NOUN): insult
Synonyms: abuse, provocation
Antonyms: respect, praise
Example Sentence:
The whole team took it as a personal affront when their rebellious mate threw a piece of trash at the school flag.
