1. OPPRESS (VERB): subdue
Synonyms: torment, trample
Antonyms: delight, gladden
Example Sentence:
The tyrant general oppressed his people.
2. PENNY-PINCHING (ADJECTIVE): economical
Synonyms: frugal, prudent Antonyms: spendthrift, extravagant
Example Sentence:
She is a penny-pinching person.
3. MALODOROUS (ADJECTIVE): foul-smelling
Synonyms: decomposed, noxious Antonyms: aromatic, savory
Example Sentence:
We decided to stay away from the malodorous room.
4. CANNY (ADJECTIVE): clever
Synonyms: dexterous, discreet Antonyms: imbecile, moronic
Example Sentence:
A canny person is always ahead of others.
5. ASPHYXIATE (VERB): cut off air
Synonyms: smother, stifle Antonyms: breathe, loosen
Example Sentence:
The patients died because someone asphyxiated their oxygen.
6. CRYPTIC (ADJECTIVE): secret
Synonyms: arcane, esoteric Antonyms: definite, obvious
Example Sentence:
The cryptic conditions must be understood well.
7. UPTIGHT (ADJECTIVE): nervous
Synonyms: nervy, edgy Antonyms: unworried, composed
Example Sentence:
An uptight behavior can get you rejected in an interview.
8. DRIP (VERB): drop
Synonyms: dribble, drizzle Antonyms: collect, pour
Example Sentence:
We must ensure that water doesn’t drips away uselessly.
9. PERVADE (VERB): spread through
Synonyms: infuse, permeate Antonyms: block, hinder
Example Sentence:
The poison must be blocked before it pervades the vital organs.
10. KUDOS (NOUN): praise
Synonyms: applause, eminence Antonyms: condemnation, denunciation
Example Sentence:
All the sportspersons who won medals for us at the Paralympics deserve kudos.
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