1.
UNDERMINE
Part
of speech: Verb
Meaning: To
weaken or sabotage, especially someone's efforts, authority, or position.
Synonym:
Sabotage, subvert
Antonym:
Bolster, support, strengthen
Sentence:
The constant criticisms from his colleagues were designed to undermine his
authority in the office.
2.
MALAISE
Part
of speech: Noun
Meaning:
Feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease, often without any specific cause; a
sense of dissatisfaction or unhappiness.
Synonym:
Discomfort, lethargy, discontent
Antonym:
Well-being, comfort, vitality, vigor
Sentence:
After the company announced layoffs, there was a sense of malaise among the
employees, leading to decreased productivity and morale.
3.
INTERIM
Part
of speech: Adjective, Noun
Meaning :
Temporary measure until something permanent or final is not decided; an
interval between two events or stages.
Synonym:
transitional, makeshift, stopgap
Antonym:
Permanent, final, settled, conclusive
Sentence:
After the sudden resignation of the CEO, the company appointed John as the
interim leader until they found a permanent replacement.
4.
TUSSLE
Part
of speech: Noun
Meaning: A
vigorous struggle, fight, or scuffle, often involving physical contact or
vigorous disagreement.
Synonym:
skirmish, brawl, altercation, clash
Antonym:
Harmony, agreement, peace, concord
Sentence:
The two players got into a tussle over the ball during the game.
5. VEXED
Part
of speech: Adjective
Meaning:
Feeling or showing irritation, annoyance, or frustration.
Synonym:
Annoyed, exasperated, troubled, bothered
Antonym:
Calm, content, pleased, unruffled, unperturbed
Example:
After hours of trying to solve the puzzle, he grew increasingly vexed with his
inability to find the solution.
6.
RESURGENCE
Part
of speech: Noun
Meaning:
The act of rising or coming back into prominence, popularity, or importance
after a period of decline or stagnation.
Synonym:
Revival, reawakening, comeback, Antonym: Decline, downturn, decrease, recession
Example:
There has been a resurgence of interest in traditional craftsmanship in recent
years.
7.
HOBBLE
Part
of speech: Verb
Meaning: To
walk or move with difficulty, often due to injury or physical impairment;
to
hinder or impede the progress or development of something.
Synonym:
Limp, hinder, impede, hamper
Antonym:
Stride, march, progress, advance
Example:
After spraining her ankle, she hobbled around on crutches for a few weeks.
8.
HERALD
Part
of speech: Verb
Meaning: a
person or thing viewed as a sign that something is about to happen; to announce
or proclaim something, especially with enthusiasm
Synonym:
Announce, signal, declare
Antonym:
Conceal, suppress, silence
Example:
The ringing of the church bells heralded the arrival of the new year.
9.
IRON-FISTED
Part
of speech: Adjective
Meaning:
Describing someone who rules or controls with strictness, harshness, often
characterized by a lack of tolerance or mercy.
Synonym:
Authoritarian, dictatorial, oppressive, tyrannical, ruthless
Antonym:
Lenient, democratic, gentle, compassionate
Example:
Under the iron-fisted rule of the dictator, dissent was swiftly crushed and
freedoms were severely restricted.
10. AT
THE HELM
Meaning: It
refers to being in control or in a position of leadership.
Synonym: In
charge, in command, in control, leading, steering
Antonym:
Out of control, subordinate, follower
Example sentence:
With the CEO at the helm, the company navigated through the challenging
economic downturn successfully.
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