1.VICINITY (NOUN): surrounding area or district.
Synonyms: environs, proximity
Antonyms: distant, outlying
Example sentence:
The number of people living in the immediate vicinity was small.
2.PRE-EMPTIVE (ADJECTIVE): something done before people can act.
Synonyms: averting, defensive
Antonyms: incentive, encouragement
Example sentence:
The Prime Minister announced a pre emptive air strikes against the rebels.
3.RATCHETING (VERB): to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually
Synonyms: abate, decline
Antonyms: distend, appear
Example sentence:
Reduced demand and ratcheting costs are forcing small businesses to close.
4.SCOURGE (NOUN): whip used as an instrument of punishment, curse.
Synonyms: pest, terror
Antonyms: reward, blessing, delight
Example sentence:
Manish was found in the bleak little room in despair.
5.TRYST (VERB/NOUN): meeting of two people having a romantic relationship.
Synonyms: appointment, engagement
Antonyms: division, separation
Example sentence:
Working couples find it hard to indulge in tryst.
6.DANGLING (ADJECTIVE): hanging or swinging loosely.
Synonyms: drooping, hanging
Antonyms: raised, upright
Example Sentence:
she wear a pair of dangling earrings.
7.MENACE (NOUN/VERB): be a threat or possible danger to.
Synonyms: hazard, threat
Antonyms: delight, pleasure
Example Sentence:
“Africa’s elephants are still menaced by poaching”.
8.MOCKERY (ADJECTIVE): teasing, ridicule
Synonyms: light, sublime
Antonyms: earthly, indelicate
Example Sentence:
The trail was a mockery-the judge has decided the verdict before it began.
9.PERVASIVE (ADJECTIVE): present or noticeable in every part.
Synonyms: extensive, prevalent
Antonyms: scarce, limited
Example Sentence:
The pervasive smell of petrol made everyone anxious.
10.PERILOUS (ADJECTIVE): full of danger or risk, hazardous
Synonyms: vulnerable, dicey
Antonyms: safe, secure
Example Sentence:
Out current economy is in a perilous state.
