1.CONFRONT (VERB): challenge
Synonyms: square, up to
Antonyms: avoid
Example Sentence:
300 policemen confronted an equal number of union supporters.
2.MORIBUND (ADJECTIVE): about to die
Synonyms: dying, expiring
Antonyms: recovering, thriving
Example Sentence:
On examination she was moribund and dehydrated.
3.TENDER (ADJECTIVE): caring
Synonyms: kind, kindly
Antonyms: hard-hearted, callous
Example Sentence:
He was being so kind and tender.
4.MAINSTAY (NOUN): basis
Synonyms: pillar, foundation
Antonyms: worthless
Example Sentence:
Farming is the mainstay of the rural economy.
5.CONGREGATION (NOUN): assembly
Synonyms: gathering, flock
Antonyms: dispersion, privacy
Example Sentence:
Large congregations of birds may cause public harm.
6.FALLACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): false
Synonyms: erroneous, untrue
Antonyms: true, correct
Example Sentence:
The securing of riches is a fallacious achievement.
7.NOVEL (ADJECTIVE): new
Synonyms: original, unusual
Antonyms: old, traditional
Example Sentence:
He hit on a novel idea to solve his financial problems.
8.CAPTIVITY (NOUN): internment
Synonyms: imprisonment, confinement
Antonyms: freedom
Example Sentence:
He was released after 865 days in captivity.
9.ADJOURN (VERB): retreat
Synonyms: withdraw, retire
Antonyms: expedite, despatch
Example Sentence:
They adjourned to a local pub.
10.EMBATTLED (ADJECTIVE): prepared for war
Synonyms: castled, battlemented
Antonyms: plain, unprepared
Example Sentence:
The Northern Province was embattled.
