1. VENERABLE (ADJECTIVE): worthy of respect
Synonyms: esteemed, honored
Antonyms: unworthy, unfit
Example Sentence:
The venerable principal was respected not only by the students of his school but also by that of the rival’s.
2. WIELD (VERB): to control an item with competence
Synonyms: use, exercise Antonyms: forbear, abstain
Example Sentence:
The famous painter is known for his ability to skillfully wield a paint brush.
3. PERPLEX (VERB): to puzzle or confuse
Synonyms: puzzle, baffle Antonym: ascertain, enlighten
Example Sentence:
The students failed the exam as the complicated format seemed to perplex many of them.
4. MUNIFICENT (ADJECTIVE): very generous
Synonyms: liberal, hospitable Antonyms: frugal, penurious
Example Sentence:
Jordon was a munificent man who donated over a million dollars to the public school.
5. SPORADIC(ADJECTIVE): occurring occasionally
Synonyms: intermittent, infrequent Antonyms: incessant, frequent
Example Sentence:
John’s sporadic headaches cannot be diagnosed by the doctor as they occur infrequently.
6. ADJUNCT(NOUN): something that is joined
Synonyms: appendage, addition Antonym: separation, removal
Example Sentence:
Because she was an adjunct member, she was not allowed to participate in any decisions in the team.
7. MUTINOUS(ADJECTIVE): rebelling against authority
Synonyms: insurgent, unruly Antonyms: submissive, compliant
Example Sentence:
The mutinous workers attacked their union leader, when compelled to work overtime.
8. INDIGNANT (ADJECTIVE): angry because of an unfair situation
Synonyms: resentful, furious Antonyms: gleeful, pleased
Example Sentence:
The indignant protest lead the participants to throw stones at the governmental officials.
9. FEAT (NOUN): a deed of courage
Synonyms: endurance, achievement Antonyms: incompetence, incapacity
Example sentence:
Winning the marathon was a feat for the athlete whose left leg has been amputated.
10. EGALITARIAN (NOUN): idea that all individuals have the same rights
Synonyms: equitable, democratic Antonyms: unequitable, biased
Example Sentence:
There are many laws which impose the egalitarian principle of gender equality.
