1. EVASIVE (ADJECTIVE): deceptive
Synonyms: misleading, cagey
Antonyms: truthful, forthright
Example Sentence:
The news anchor learned nothing from the politician’s evasive responses.
2. GODSEND (NOUN): gift
Synonyms: benediction, advantage
Antonyms: disadvantage, bad fortune
Example Sentence:
The widespread rain was a godsend for villagers.
3. DIAPASON (NOUN): range
Synonyms: spectrum, territory
Antonyms: restriction, limitation
Example Sentence:
The diapason represents the focal point of Information.
4. INURE (VERB): accustom
Synonyms: familiarize, habituate
Antonyms: ignore, overlook
Example Sentence:
Even the veteran detective could not inure himself to the sight of a murdered lady.
5. OVERT (ADJECTIVE): apparent
Synonyms: obvious, undisguised
Antonyms: concealed, hidden
Example Sentence:
The security guard easily noticed the shoplifter’s overt actions.
6. DERANGED (ADJECTIVE): crazy
Synonyms: maniacal, demented
Antonyms: balanced, reasonable
Example Sentence:
The deranged boy started shooting wildly into the mall.
7. INORDINATE (ADJECTIVE): disproportionate
Synonyms: extravagant, exorbitant
Antonyms: cheap, moderate
Example Sentence:
When Amit won the gold medal, he received inordinate praise.
8. EGRESS (NOUN): passage out
Synonyms: departure, exiting
Antonyms: arrival, coming
Example Sentence:
Each egress of our house is connected to the security system.
9. DEMUR (VERB): hesitate
Synonyms: waver, vacillate
Antonyms: endorse, support
Example Sentence:
Citizens have the right to demur and protest any law they feel is unconstitutional.
10. ENGROSS (VERB): bewitch
Synonyms: enthrall, fascinate
Antonyms: disenchant, repel
Example Sentence:
Many critics gave the movie a poor review because it failed to engross their concentration.
