1.PANDEMONIUM (NOUN): wild disorder
Synonyms: anarchy, ruckus
Antonyms: order, calm
Example Sentence: There was pandemonium in parliament over the objectionable remarks made by a member of the opposition party.
2. PARAGON (NOUN): Outstanding example
Synonyms: apotheosis, epitome Antonyms: flaw, imperfection
Example Sentence:
Sita is always depicted as a paragon of ideal and virtuous woman.
3. PERQUISITE (NOUN): Gain above stipulated salary
Synonyms: perk, benefit Antonyms: loss, disadvantage
Example Sentence:
The perquisite offered by Mahendras is quite handsome.
4. DEFRAY (VERB): pay
Synonyms: spend, bear Antonyms: declaim, refuse
Example Sentence:
The government has committed billions toward defraying the costs of the war.
5. CONSOLIDATE (VERB): combine
Synonyms: compact, make firm Antonyms: separate, disjoin
Example Sentence:
The two firms consolidated under a new name.
6. APEX (NOUN): Top
Synonyms: high point, crest Antonyms: bottom, nadir
Example Sentence:
He has reached the apex of his career.
7. PERNICIOUS (ADJECTIVE): Bad
Synonyms: hurtful, damaging Antonyms: advantageous, harmless
Example Sentence:
He had pernicious anemia at age 49 years.
8. CONSPICUOUS (ADJECTIVE): obvious
Synonyms: visible, apparent Antonyms: obscure, hidden
Example Sentence:
His zeal and energy met everywhere with conspicuous success.
9. QUIXOTIC (ADJECTIVE): idealistic
Synonyms: impractical, foolish Antonyms: cautious, practical
Example Sentence:
He has not been successful in life because of his quixotic ideas.
10. CONSTERNATION (NOUN): dismay
Synonyms: fear, disappointment Antonyms: peace, repose
Example Sentence:
His decision caused consternation among his colleagues.
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