1. PEG (VERB): fix
Synonyms: secure, fasten
Antonyms: detach, release
Example Sentence:
The dividend was pegged at 23.59p
2. RETRENCHMENT (NOUN): reduction
Synonyms: cut back, curtailment
Antonyms: addition, sufficiency
Example Sentence:
He is determined to grow again after a period of retrenchment.
3.AMPLITUDE (NOUN): abundance
Synonyms: bounty, range
Antonyms: scarceness, dearth
Example Sentence:
There is an abundance of fine sculpture, both on the exterior and inside.
4.COGNITION (NOUN): understanding
Synonyms: perception, awareness
Antonyms: ignorance, heedlessness
Example Sentence:
We cannot possibly have any cognition of how such an act is possible.
5. TERRAIN (NOUN): land
Synonyms: ground, territory
Antonyms: sky, heavens
Example Sentence:
They were delayed by rough terrain.
6. GENERIC (ADJECTIVE): general
Synonyms: common, non-specific
Antonyms: particular, specified
Example Sentence:
Chèvre is a generic term for all goat’s milk cheese.
7. EXPOSITION (NOUN): exhibition
Synonyms: display, show
Antonyms: concealment
Example Sentence:
The exposition will feature exhibits by 165 companies.
8.MUTILATION (NOUN): disfigurement
Synonyms: damage, vandalization
Antonyms: improvement, reparation
Example Sentence:
The mutilation of code or data caused by hardware or software failure.
9.SPARING (ADJECTIVE): economical
Synonyms: prudent, cautious
Antonyms: extravagant, lavish
Example Sentence:
Physicians advise sparing use of the ointment.
