1.DISTORTION (NOUN): deformity
Synonyms: bias, misuse
Antonyms: clarity, perfection
Example Sentence:
Private tuitions is against the backdrop of a distortion that India’s school system must be prepared for.
2. LITIGATION (NOUN): lawsuit
Synonyms: prosecution, legal action
Antonyms: disputation, lawlessness
Example Sentence:
Our company wishes to avoid litigation.
3. BACKDROP (ADJECTIVE): background
Synonyms: ground, scene
Antonyms: foreground, center
Example Sentence:
Against this backdrop, Google appears.
4. CONSENSUS (NOUN): general agreement
Synonyms: accord, consent
Antonyms: misunderstand, confuse
Example Sentence:
The scientists were unable to reach a consensus on the best way to isolate the bacteria.
5. EXTRAORDINARY (ADJECTIVE): exceptional
Synonyms: amazing, phenomenal
Antonyms: believable, common
Example Sentence:
My parents are extraordinary people.
6. NUDGE (VERB): a slight push
Synonyms: poke, prod
Antonyms: emulate, pull
Example Sentence:
He nudged my elbow when he saw his father enter the house.
7. BOLSTER (VERB): support
Synonyms: strengthen, boost
Antonyms: hinder, undermine
Example Sentence:
He bolstered up his claim with new evidence.
8. CONUNDRUM (NOUN): problem
Synonyms: difficulty, dilemma
Antonyms: solution, key
Example Sentence:
The result is a conundrum for the party where there is no clear middle ground.
9. FILLIP (NOUN): stimulus
Synonyms: boost, encouragement
Antonyms: deterrence, disincentive
Example Sentence:
It was just a fillip to my enjoyment as I looked on and off my page alternately.
10. ARTICULATE (NOUN): express
Synonyms: communicate, announce
Antonyms: inarticulate, mute
Example Sentence:
He failed to articulate an overall vision.
