1.PRECEDE (VERB): lead up to
Synonyms: pave the way for
Antonyms: follow, succeed
Example Sentence:
A gun battle had preceded the explosions.
2.VIOLATE (VERB): contravene
Synonyms: breach, infringe
Antonyms: comply with
Example Sentence:
He was arrested for violating his parole.
3.IMPOSE (VERB): foist
Synonyms: force, thrust
Antonyms: remove
Example Sentence:
The decision was theirs and was not imposed on them by others.
4.HEIGHTEN (VERB): intensify
Synonyms: increase, enhance
Antonyms: reduce
Example Sentence:
The pleasure was heightened by the sense of guilt that accompanied it.
5.MISERY (NOUN): contentment
Synonyms: pleasure, unhappiness
Antonyms: distress, hardship
Example Sentence:
A man who had brought her nothing but misery.
6.DISCONTENTED (ADJECTIVE): malcontent
Synonyms: unsatisfied, disappointed
Antonyms: contented, satisfied
Example Sentence:
His parents are discontented with the quality of tuition on offer.
7.MULTITUDE (NOUN): crowd
Synonyms: gathering, assembly
Antonyms: the elite
Example Sentence:
Placing ultimate political power in the hands of the multitude.
8.EXTRADITION (NOUN): deportation
Synonyms: handover, repatriation
Antonyms: hold
Example Sentence:
They fought to prevent his extradition to the US.
9.GRATITUDE (NOUN): gratefulness
Synonyms: thankfulness, appreciation
Antonyms: ingratitude
Example Sentence:
She expressed her gratitude to the committee for their support.
10.CONVALESCENT (ADJECTIVE): recuperating
Synonyms: recovering, improving
Antonyms: worsening
Example Sentence:
The convalescent patient should continue to take about 100 grains a day.
