1. BOTTLENECK (NOUN): jam
Synonyms: barrier, hindrance
Antonyms: aid, assistance
Example Sentence:
2. DEPLOY (VERB): post
Synonyms: move, move
Antonyms: concentrate
Example Sentence:
The forces were deployed at strategic locations.
3. FOLLY (NOUN): foolishness
Synonyms: stupidity, idiocy
Antonyms: wisdom, intelligence
Example Sentence:
Talking unnecessarily is an act of folly.
4. MALEVOLENT (ADJECTIVE): malicious
Synonyms: spiteful, evil-minded
Antonyms: benevolent, charitable
Example Sentence:
He smiled and looked at me with his malevolent eyes.
5. RHETORIC (NOUN): oratory
Synonyms: eloquence, power of speech
Antonyms: quiet, conciseness
Example Sentence:
He is using a common figure of rhetoric, hyperbole
6. ARROGATE (VERB): seize
Synonyms: assume, take over
Antonyms: renounce
Example Sentence:
She arrogated the leadership role to herself.
7. CAPRICIOUS (ADJECTIVE): inconstant
Synonyms: fickle, unstable
Antonyms: stable, consistent
Example Sentence:
I am careful in speech words with people that have shown capricious behaviour.
8. INDISCREET (ADJECTIVE): unwise
Synonyms: imprudent, irresponsible
Antonyms: careful, prudent
Example Sentence:
We made no indiscreet inquiries.
9. PERTURB (VERB): worry
Synonyms: upset, unsettle
Antonyms: reassure, calm
Example Sentence:
They were perturbed by her bold behaviour.
10. DETRIMENTAL (ADJECTIVE): dangerous
Synonyms: harmful, hurtful
Antonyms: benign, beneficial
Example Sentence:
Recent policies have been detrimental to the interests of many old people.
