1. POIGNANT (ADJECTIVE): evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.
Synonyms: dolorous, tragic
Antonyms: unemotional, unmoving, dull
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2. VENGEFUL (ADJECTIVE): seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury.
Synonyms: vindictive, rancorous
Antonyms: merciful, condoning
Example Sentence:
She was stabbed to death by her vengeful wife.
3. ESCHEW (VERB): deliberately avoid using; abstain from.
Synonyms: shun, elude
Antonyms: embrace, pursue
Example Sentence:
“He appealed to the crowd to eschew violence”
4. BRAVADO (NOUN): a bold manner
Synonyms: bluster, bragging
Antonyms: modesty, cowardice
Example Sentence:
He possesses none of the classic wheeler-dealer’s casual bravado.
5. HASTE (NOUN): excessive speed or urgency of movement
Synonyms: swiftness, celerity
Antonyms: sluggishness, leisure
Example Sentence:
Accuracy is not compatible with haste.
6. ANOMALY (NOUN): something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
Synonyms: aberration, oddity
Antonyms: normality, usualness
Example Sentence:
There are a number of anomalies in the present system.
7. NEFARIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.
Synonyms: vicious, villainous, odious
Antonyms: virtuous, ethical, moral
Example Sentence:
The nefarious activities of the organized-crime syndicates.
8. HYSTERIA (NOUN): exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement.
Synonyms: frenzy, mania
Antonyms: serenity, placidity
Example Sentence:
She could whip a crowd into hysteria.
9.ENDOW (VERB): provide with a quality, ability, or asset.
Synonyms: endue, bestow
Antonyms: withhold, dispossess
Example Sentence:
He was endowed with tremendous physical strength.
10. VENOM (NOUN): extreme malice and bitterness shown in someone’s attitudes, speech, or actions.
Synonyms: rancor, malevolence
Antonyms: love, goodwill, benevolence
Example Sentence:
Snake venoms have different effects.