1. CIRCUMSPECT (ADJECTIVE): cautious, discreet
Synonyms: careful, prudent
Antonyms: careless, unwise
Example Sentence:
Circumspect doctors avoid recommending wrong medicines to their patients.
2. FLUKE (NOUN): chance of occurrence
Synonyms: blessing, quirk Antonyms: misfortune, certainty
Example Sentence:
Their victory was a bit of a fluke.
3. INSURMOUNTABLE (ADJECTIVE): impossible
Synonyms: unbeatable, invincible Antonyms: attainable, defeatable
Example Sentence:
It is an unsurmountable task to get any high degree without studying for it.
4. INTRICATE (ADJECTIVE): very complicated or detailed
Synonyms: complex, difficult Antonyms: easy, straightforward
Example Sentence:
Biology is considered as an intricate subject.
5. RANCOUR (NOUN): bitterness, hatefulness
Synonyms: animosity, hostility Antonyms: friendliness, kindness
Example Sentence:
Although my friend betrayed me, I have no rancour towards him.
6. EVINCE (VERB): to show, reveal
Synonyms: manifest, demonstrate Antonyms: conceal, hide
Example Sentence:
His nail biting evinced that he was nervous for the interview.
7. EXPIATE (VERB): to rectify
Synonyms: amend, correct Antonyms: worsen, destroy
Example Sentence:
It is better to expiate your mistakes than to find excuses.
8. METTLESOME (ADJECTIVE): brave
Synonyms: courageous, high-spirited Antonyms: meek, fearful
Example Sentence:
He is a mettlesome boy.
9. SANGUINE (ADJECTIVE): optimistic and confident
Synonyms: happy, cheerful Antonyms: morose, sad
Example Sentence:
The sanguine lady started her new business.
10. DEMUR (VERB): disagree
Synonyms: vacillate, oppose Antonyms: accept, agree
Example Sentence:
There were certain reasons to demur the proposal.
