1. ADULTERATE (VERB): alter or debase, often for profit
Synonyms: contaminate, defile
Antonyms: purify, cleanse
Example Sentence:
Those who adulterate milk should be severely punished.
2. INDISPENSABLE (ADJECTIVE): necessary
Synonyms: imperative, essential Antonyms: needless, superfluous
Example Sentence:
After a night's sleep the news is as indispensable as the breakfast.
3. CRYPTIC (ADJECTIVE): mysterious, hidden
Synonyms: ambiguous, enigmatic Antonyms: clear, definite
Example Sentence:
I wondered just what he meant by that cryptic remark.
4. CHASTISE (VERB): punish
Synonyms: berate, beat Antonyms: encourage, promote
Example Sentence:
Saurabh will be chastised for his unruly behaviour in the department.
5. DECRY (VERB): disparage
Synonyms: belittle, denounce Antonyms: praise, commend
Example Sentence:
You can’t gain anything by decrying the success of your rivals.
6. DISSIPATE (VERB): squander, waste
Synonyms: deplete, lavish Antonyms: save, hoard
Example Sentence:
India cannot afford to dissipate the forest resources.
7. ENCOMIUM (NOUN): praise
Synonyms: accolade, compliment Antonyms: blame, condemnation
Example Sentence:
Every member of the family showered encomium on his grand success.
8. EXPUNGE (VERB): delete, cancel
Synonyms: destroy, obliterate Antonyms: create, help
Example Sentence:
I shall request the Principal to expunge the unfavourable remarks from your annual report.
9. FOMENT (VERB): stir up, instigate
Synonyms: abet, arouse Antonyms: finish, tranquilize
Example Sentence:
The decision of the government is likely to foment disagreement among the opposition parties.
10. GROUSE (NOUN): complaint
Synonyms: gripe, grouch Antonyms: praise, compliment
Example Sentence:
I have no grouse against anyone for the misfortunes of life.
