1. ABNEGATE (VERB): renounce
Synonyms: abstain, decline Antonyms: accept, indulge
Example Sentence:
The prince chose to abnegate the privileges of his wealthy upbringing, seeking a simple life, and helping those less fortunate than himself.
2. CONTRITE (ADJECTIVE): regretful
Synonyms: remorseful, repentant Antonyms: indifferent, mean
Example Sentence:
The contrite defendant who was sorry for his actions, confessed in the courtroom and he even went as far as requesting 500 hours of community service.
3. ROGUE (NOUN): person who deceives, swindles
Synonyms: crook, cheater Antonyms: loyal, honest
Example Sentence:
The rogue came to our house and stole everything valuable, and police could not get any of our belongings back.
4. SLANDER (NOUN): scandalous remark
Synonyms: defamation, smear Antonyms: approval, compliment
Example Sentence:
The new student slandered the Hindi teacher by telling everyone in the school that he wore a toupee and for his misbehavior he was expelled from the school.
5. VIABLE (ADJECTIVE): reasonable, practicable
Synonyms: applicable, feasible Antonyms: impossible, unlikely
Example Sentence:
Out of many seeds, only few seeds remain viable in soil for longer than a year.
6. THEOLOGY (NOUN): religious theory or belief
Synonyms: doctrine, faith Antonyms: disbelief, skepticism
Example Sentence:
Although he was an atheist, he passionately studied theology.
7. PROSELYTIZE (VERB): convert, espouse
Synonyms: accept, adopt Antonyms: disagree, deny
Example Sentence:
It is a common practice followed by the some cults to send members out to proselytize vulnerable people.
8. CONSUMMATE (ADJECTIVE): ultimate, best
Synonyms: accomplished, talented Antonyms: inept, imperfect
Example Sentence:
A consummate guitarist is an extremely good musician. Nothing is lacking when he or she plays it.
9. CEREBRAL (ADJECTIVE): using one's brain
Synonyms: analytical, intelligent Antonyms: dull, dumb
Example Sentence:
The atmosphere at the conference was much too cerebral for the young doctors.
10. BLIGHT (NOUN) : disease; plague
Synonyms: decay, affliction Antonyms: health, purification
Example Sentence:
Late blight has destroyed the potato and tomato crops around the region.
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