1. ABEYANCE (NOUN): being inactive
Synonyms: inactivity, dormancy
Antonyms: continuance, activity
Example Sentence:
The relief fund was put on abeyance by the NGO once the famine was over.
2. ACCEDE (VERB): agree
Synonyms: acquiesce, consent Antonyms: refuse, disapprove
Example Sentence:
The employee acceded to the company’s terms and conditions.
3. ACIDULOUS (ADJECTIVE): bitter
Synonyms: piquant, acerbic Antonym: sweet, sugary
Example Sentence:
The critic made an acidulous comment about the debutant.
4. ANIMUS (NOUN): hostility
Synonyms: meanness, antagonism Antonyms: liking, affinity
Example Sentence:
The animus in my voice was due to the strong hatred I have for this rule.
5. APPOSITE (ADJECTIVE): suitable
Synonyms: pertinent, appropriate Antonyms: irrelevant, improper
Example Sentence:
The black dress was completely apposite for her dusky complexion.
6. BEGRUDGE (VERB): envy
Synonyms: jealousy, resentment Antonym: contentedness, generosity
Example Sentence:
Everyone begrudged the captain for the positions and facilities he was given.
7. BEMOAN (VERB): express sorrow
Synonyms: mourn, deplore Antonyms: rejoice, cheer
Example Sentence:
Rather than bemoan his loss the player learnt from his mistakes and practiced harder.
8. BLASÉ (NOUN): nonchalant
Synonyms: apathetic, indifferent Antonyms: interested, enthusiastic
Example Sentence:
The detective was completely blasé about the blood stains at the crime scene.
9. BOLSTER (VERB): support
Synonyms: strengthen, reinforce Antonyms: hinder, weaken
Example sentence:
In socialite stepped forward to bolster the poor family.
10. BRAVADO (NOUN): boastfulness
Synonyms: pomposity, pretension Antonyms: modesty, simplicity
Example Sentence:
His foolish bravado with the sport bike cost him his left leg.
