1. AUSTERITY (NOUN): severity
Synonyms: acerbity, gravity
Antonyms: calmness, mildness
Example Sentence:
The austerity of the politician was well renowned.
2. INROAD (NOUN): foray
Synonyms: incursion, invasion Antonyms: retreat, regroup
Example Sentence:
We made many inroads during the wars we fought.
3. AGGRAVATE (VERB): annoy
Synonyms: provoke, irritate Antonyms: appease, mollify
Example Sentence:
We aggravated them by recalling their failures again and again.
4. SIMMERING (ADJECTIVE): broiling
Synonyms: heated, hot Antonyms: cold, frozen
Example Sentence:
The simmering summer offered no relief to the animals.
5. MONOPOLIZE (VERB): dominate
Synonyms: possess, acquire Antonyms: distribute, scatter
Example Sentence:
The king monopolized all the treasures looted by his forces.
6. EQUITABLE (ADJECTIVE): impartial
Synonyms: unbiased, nonpartisan Antonyms: unjust, partial
Example Sentence:
We know that our equitable emperor will impart justice.
7. THRIVE (VERB): do well
Synonyms: bloom, blossom Antonyms: shrink, retrogress
Example Sentence:
Terrorists thrive in our neighboring countries.
8. CAJOLE (VERB): attempt to flatter
Synonyms: blandish, beguile Antonyms: disenchant, dissuade
Example Sentence:
He cajoled his boss but his boss was too smart to be flattered.
9. DISPASSIONATE (ADJECTIVE): disinterested
Synonyms: detached, imperturbable Antonyms: excited, passionate
Example Sentence:
The dispassionate coach hardly attended the matches of his players.
10. ENDEARMENT (NOUN): attachment
Synonyms: affection, fondness Antonyms: dislike, hatred
Example Sentence:
The child’s endearment towards the puppy was immense.
