1. ABOUND (VERB): available in large quantity or number
Synonyms: thrive, infest
Antonyms: deficient, languish
Example Sentence:
Jemma, due to her broken arm, was sadly sidelined when the sports activities abound their institution.
2. ASSIDUOUS (ADJECTIVE): hard working
Synonyms: diligent, zealous Antonyms: lazy, lethargic
Example Sentence:
It was very assiduous of the team to finish their task weeks ahead of schedule.
3. CARICATURE (NOUN): exaggerated description in drawing intended for fun
Synonyms: cartoon, parody Antonym: solemnity, seriousness
Example Sentence:
The cartoonist’s caricature of Johnny had a young boy with elephant ears and a fish like pout.
4. DEFRAY (VERB): to pay for something
Synonyms: fund, finance Antonyms: revenue, takings
Example Sentence:
The scholarship program will defray a large part of Liam’s tuition fee for the year.
5. ENDOWMENT (NOUN): large gift
Synonyms: donation, bequest Antonyms: debt, drawback
Example Sentence:
Jonathan, a cloth merchant, left 2 million for the building and endowment of a hospital.
6. FRUGAL (ADJECTIVE): careful in spending money
Synonyms: economical, prudent Antonyms: spendthrift, wasteful
Example Sentence:
Diana wanted front row seats, but her frugal brother wanted to get the cheaper seats in the back row.
7. DAUNTING (ADJECTIVE): a task that appears challenging
Synonyms: frightening, appalling Antonyms: comforting, encouraging
Example Sentence:
As Julian looked up the stairs, she knew it would be a daunting task to reach the top floor.
8. FLEETING (ADJECTIVE): occurring for only a brief time
Synonyms: short lived, cursory Antonyms: lasting, enduring
Example Sentence:
Jenna closed her eyes as soon as she caught a fleeting glimpse of a falling star.
9. LOYALIST (ADJECTIVE): one who supports their ruler or government
Synonyms: patriot, follower Antonyms: traitor, turncoat
Example sentence:
The king’s loyalists surrounded him and bared their teeth to anyone who dared to touch him.
10. GALLANT(ADJECTIVE): fearless
Synonyms: brave, valiant Antonyms: cowardly, timid
Example Sentence:
Despite being outnumbered the gallant team was eager to compete.
