1.
UNDERPINNING
Parts
of Speech: NOUN
Meaning: A
system of supports beneath a structure; the foundation or framework that
provides stability and strength.
Synonyms:
Foundation, base, support, framework.
Antonyms:
Instability, weakness, vulnerability.
Sentence:
The engineer recommended reinforcing the underpinning of the building to
withstand earthquakes.
2.
PRECURSOR
Parts
of Speech: NOUN
Meaning: A
person or thing that comes before another in time, order, or position.
Synonyms:
Forerunner, antecedent, ancestor.
Antonyms:
Successor, follower, descendant.
Sentence:
The steam engine is considered a precursor to the modern locomotive.
3.
LEGITIMATE
Parts
of Speech: VERB
Meaning:
Conforming to the law or rules
Synonyms:
Legal, lawful, valid, authorized
Antonyms:
Illegal, unlawful, illegitimate.
Sentence:
The court ruled that the contract was not legitimate due to a lack of
signatures.
4.
UNVEIL
Parts
of Speech: VERB
Meaning: To
reveal or make known something that was previously hidden, secret, or unknown.
Synonyms:
Reveal, disclose, uncover, expose, announce.
Antonyms:
Conceal, hide, cover up, suppress.
Sentence:
The company plans to unveil its latest product at the upcoming press
conference.
5.
IMPEDE
Parts
of Speech: VERB
Meaning: To
delay or obstruct the progress of something; to hinder or prevent something from
happening or progressing smoothly.
Synonyms:
Hinder, obstruct, hamper, block, thwart.
Antonyms:
Assist, aid, facilitate, expedite.
Sentence:
The heavy traffic impeded our journey to the airport, causing us to miss our
flight.
6.
DISCRIMINATORY
Parts
of Speech: ADJ.
Meaning:
Showing prejudice or bias in treatment, especially on the basis of race,
gender, age, religion, or other characteristics.
Synonyms:
Prejudiced, biased, unfair, unjust.
Antonyms:
Fair, impartial, unbiased, egalitarian.
Sentence:
The company's hiring practices were criticized for being discriminatory, as
they seemed to favor candidates of a particular gender and ethnicity over
others.
7.
PERSECUTION
Parts
of Speech: NOUN
Meaning:
The act or practice of subjecting someone to cruel or unjust treatment,
especially because of their race, religion, political beliefs, or other
personal characteristics.
Synonyms:
Oppression, harassment, discrimination, victimization.
Antonyms:
Acceptance, tolerance, inclusion, equality.
Sentence:
The minority community faced severe persecution under the regime, with members
being arrested and tortured for their beliefs.
8.
PROPAGANDA
Parts
of Speech: NOUN
Meaning:
Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or
publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
Synonyms:
Advertising, promotion, publicity, manipulation.
Antonyms:
Truth, honesty, objectivity, impartiality.
Sentence:
The government's propaganda campaign aimed to sway public opinion in favor of
its policies, often distorting facts to achieve its goals..
9.
ACCENTUATE
Parts
of Speech: VERB
Meaning: To
emphasize or highlight something; to make something more noticeable or
prominent.
Synonyms:
Emphasize, highlight, underscore, stress, intensify.
Antonyms:
Minimize, downplay, de-emphasize, mitigate.
Sentence:
She decided to wear a bright red scarf to accentuate her outfit and make a bold
fashion statement.
10.
RHETORIC
Parts
of Speech: NOUN
Meaning:
The art or skill of speaking or writing effectively and persuasively; language
designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect, but often lacking in
sincerity or meaningful content.
Synonyms:
Oratory, eloquence, persuasion, speechmaking.
Antonyms:
Plain speaking, simplicity, honesty, candor.
Sentence:
His speech was full of rhetorical flourishes, but lacked substance and failed
to address the real issues.
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