1. PROVOKING (ADJECTIVE): annoying
Synonyms: tormenting, vexing
Antonyms: pleasing, soothing
Example Sentence:
The provoking words of the boss made him resign.
2. EXPEDIENT (ADJECTIVE): appropriate
Synonyms: feasible, practicable Antonyms: unfeasible, unseemly
Example Sentence:
We gave them an expedient solution to their problems.
3. CRUMBLING (ADJECTIVE): rotting
Synonyms: disintegrating, collapsing Antonyms: healing, restorative
Example Sentence:
The crumbling building got destroyed in minutes.
4. RENDERED (ADJECTIVE): performed
Synonyms: concluded, accomplished Antonyms: incomplete, unfinished
Example Sentence:
They rendered a brilliant act of the play.
5. BOLSTER (VERB): help
Synonyms: reinforce, sustain Antonyms: halt, neglect
Example Sentence:
His actions bolstered our actions.
6. REPEL (VERB): push away
Synonyms: ward off, fend off Antonyms: approve, aid
Example Sentence:
He repelled the enemies away.
7. INSURGENT (ADJECTIVE): rebellious
Synonyms: revolutionary, anarchical Antonyms: obedient, subordinate
Example Sentence:
The insurgent activists were killed.
8. PROVINCIAL (ADJECTIVE): narrow
Synonyms: bigoted, hidebound Antonyms: broad-minded, liberal
Example Sentence:
The provincial views must be changed.
9. RETALIATE (VERB): get even with someone
Synonyms: reciprocate, retrospect Antonyms: pardon, forgive
Example Sentence:
The enemy didn’t retaliate at the same time.
10. PROFOUND (ADJECTIVE): thoughtful
Synonyms: philosophical, thorough Antonyms: superficial, unintelligent
Example Sentence:
He took profound steps.
