1. HAMSTRING (VERB): Injure
Synonyms: hamper, thwart
Antonyms: aid, expedite
Example Sentence: Mohan was trying to hamstring my pet.
2. COUNTERMAND (VERB): Cancel
Synonyms: revoke, reverse Antonyms: establish, rehabilitate
Example Sentence: Today our boss countermanded the conference.
3. COGNOSCENTE (NOUN): Connoisseur
Synonyms: expert, judge Antonyms: raw, novice
Example Sentence: Madhuri Dixit Nene is a cognoscente dancer.
4. COMPUNCTION (NOUN): Regret
Synonyms: repentance, remorse Antonyms: delight, satisfaction
Example Sentence: Rivals used their missiles without compunction.
5. DOWDY (ADJECTIVE): Inelegant
Synonyms: old fashioned, shabby Antonyms: fashionable, stylish
Example Sentence: With her extraordinary dressing sense she made every other person around her look dowdy.
6. DOUR (ADJECTIVE): Sullen
Synonyms: morose, gloomy Antonyms: happy, cheerful
Example Sentence: He is a dour person.
7. COMPENDIUM (NOUN): Collection
Synonyms: digest, compilation Antonyms: extension, separation
Example Sentence: Raza library is an invaluable compendium of manuscript .
8. HOBNOB (VERB): Associate with
Synonyms: socialize, consort Antonyms: disassociate, live alone
Example Sentence: I hobnobbed with my family and friends.
9. BARMY (ADJ): Silly
Synonyms: foolish, idiotic Antonyms: sensible, thoughtful
Example Sentence: She had taken a barmy decision.
10. HEDGE (NOUN): Boundary
Synonyms: fence, hedgerow Antonyms: opening, assistance
Example Sentence: My house is concealed behind high hedges.
