1.NULLIFY (VERB): void
Synonyms: annul, invalidate
Antonyms: ratify, validate
Example Sentence:
Judges were unwilling to nullify government decisions.
2.OUTSTRIP (VERB): surpass
Synonyms: exceed, beat
Antonyms: fall behind
Example Sentence:
Supply far outstripped demand.
3.SPARK (VERB): cause
Synonyms: give rise to, begin
Antonyms: put an end to
Example Sentence:
The trial sparked many rumours.
4.ENDANGER (VERB): imperil
Synonyms: jeopardize, risk
Antonyms: defend, protect
Example Sentence:
He was driving in a manner likely to endanger life.
5.SEMBLANCE (NOUN): similarity
Synonyms: resemblance
Antonyms: dissimilarity
Example Sentence:
It bears some semblance to the thing I have in mind.
6.ATROCITY (NOUN): cruelty
Synonyms: abomination, enormity
Antonyms: humaneness, mercy
Example Sentence:
A textbook which detailed war atrocities.
7.ENGENDER (VERB): generate
Synonyms: create, produce
Antonyms: stifle, destroy
Example Sentence:
The issue engendered continuing controversy.
8.ENSUING (ADJECTIVE): subsequent
Synonyms: following, succeeding
Antonyms: previous, prior
Example Sentence:
The theory was developed subsequent to the earthquake of 1906.
9.CONCERTED (ADJECTIVE): joint
Synonyms: united, coordinated
Antonyms: separate, individual
Example Sentence:
A concerted attempt to preserve religious unity.
10.ACCOUNTABILITY (NOUN): responsibility
Synonyms: liability, answerability
Antonyms: unaccountability
Example Sentence:
Lack of accountability has corroded public respect for business and political leaders.
