1.GRIM (ADJECTIVE): horrible in manner
Synonyms: stern, horrid
Antonyms: pleasant, comforting
Example Sentence:
The grim experience of the
film, was devastating for their morale.
2. CALLOUSNESS (NOUN): absence of
interest
Synonyms: nonchalance,
aloofness
Antonyms: compassion,
sympathy
Example Sentence:
His callousness shows how
careful is he.
3. CONVENTIONAL (ADJECTIVE): common
Synonyms: typical,
regular
Antonyms: irregular,
unique
Example Sentence:
He is a conventional kid
and he loves playing.
4. TOIL (VERB): work hard
Synonyms: strive, moil
Antonyms: relax,
idle
Example Sentence:
You should toil for
attaining success in life without losing enthusiasm.
5. CONTRAVENE (VERB): go against
Synonyms: defy, negate
Antonyms: endorse,
ratify
Example Sentence:
We must never contravene
our parents.
6. SPAWNED (VERB): produce
Synonyms: procreate,
hatch
Antonyms: destroy,
kill
Example Sentence:
We must protect every seed
spawned by the farmers of our nation.
7. CONTEND (VERB): compete
Synonyms: grapple, skirmish
Antonyms: comply,
retreat
Example Sentence:
We must contend for the
post.
8. VALOUR (NOUN): boldness
Synonyms: gallantry,
hardihood
Antonyms: irresolution,
cowardice
Example Sentence:
The qualities of a good
combat pilot are “valour” and “quick-thinking”.
9. AMBIT (NOUN): extent
Synonyms: bounds,
extension
Antonyms: midpoint,
spotlight
Example Sentence:
The ambit of the bullet
was enough to cause harm.
10. FATHOM (VERB): measure
the depth (of feeling)
Synonyms: comprehend,
penetrate
Antonyms: neglect,
misinterpret
Example Sentence:
It is hard to fathom the
pain felt at the death of a child.
