1.
INVEIGLE
Part
of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To
persuade or manipulate someone through flattery or deception, often to gain
something
Synonym:
coax, wheedle, cajole, entice
Antonym:
discourage, dissuade, deter
Sentence:
The salesman tried to inveigle me into buying the more expensive product by
praising its superior qualities, but I remained skeptical and stuck with my
original choice.
2.
PARADIGM
Part
of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A
typical example or pattern of something; a model or framework that serves as a
standard
Synonym:
exemplar, model, pattern
Antonym:
anomaly, exception
Sentence:
The discovery of DNA's double helix structure was a paradigm shift in the field
of genetics, revolutionizing our understanding of heredity and molecular
biology.
3.
INCUBATE
Part
of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To
maintain conditions suitable for growth or development, often used in the
context of hatching or fostering the development of ideas, projects.
Synonym:
hatch, cultivate, foster, nurture
Antonym:
neglect, abandon, hinder
Sentence:
The startup decided to incubate their new product idea, providing resources and
support to foster its development into a viable product for the market.
4.
SCUTTLE
Part
of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To
run or move hurriedly with short, quick steps
Synonym:
scurry, scamper, rush
Antonym:
stroll, saunter, amble
Sentence: As
soon as the lights turned on, the cockroach scuttled across the kitchen floor,
seeking cover in the dark corners.
5.
STALLED
Part
of Speech: Verb (past tense)
Meaning: To
come to a halt or standstill, often unexpectedly or temporarily; to cease
making progress or advancing
Synonym:
halted, delayed, stuck, impeded
Antonym:
progressed, advanced, accelerated
Sentence:
The construction project stalled due to a lack of funding, leaving the site
deserted and incomplete for months.
6.
BRAZEN
Part
of Speech: Adjective
Meaning:
Bold and without shame
Synonym:
shameless, audacious, impudent, daring
Antonym:
timid, meek, modest, bashful, reserved
Sentence:
The thief had the brazen audacity to steal the painting in broad daylight,
right under the noses of the museum staff.
7.
ENCOMIUM
Part
of Speech: Noun
Meaning:
expression of high praise or tribute, often presented in a public speech or
written composition
Synonym:
accolade, tribute, praise, commendation
Antonym:
criticism, condemnation, censure
Sentence:
The professor received an encomium from his colleagues for his groundbreaking
research in the field of quantum mechanics.
8.
GALVANISE
Part
of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To
shock or excite someone into taking action; to stimulate or motivate someone to
do something
Synonym:
inspire, stimulate, energize, spur
Antonym:
discourage, demotivate, deter
Sentence:
The impassioned speech by the activist galvanized the crowd to take action
against climate change, sparking a wave of protests and environmental
initiatives.
9. UNDERPIN
Part
of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To
support, strengthen, or provide a foundation for something, typically a
structure or an idea
Synonym:
bolster, reinforce, support, buttress, strengthen
Antonym:
weaken, undermine, sabotage
Sentence:
Clear evidence and logical reasoning underpin the scientific theory, providing
a solid foundation for further research and investigation.
10.
OSTENSIBLE
Part
of Speech: Adjective
Meaning:
Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so; seeming or outwardly
evident
Synonym:
apparent, seeming, outward, superficial, Antonym: genuine, real, authentic,
actual, sincere
Sentence:
His ostensible reason for missing the meeting was a sudden illness, but many
suspected he simply forgot about it.
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