1.CERTITUDE (NOUN): conviction
Synonyms: certainty, assurance
Antonyms: doubt, uncertainty
Example Sentence:
The question may never be answered with certitude.
2.ACQUITTAL (NOUN): absolution
Synonyms: clearing, exoneration
Antonyms: conviction
Example Sentence:
The trial resulted in an acquittal.
3.DERIDE (VERB): mock
Synonyms: ridicule, scorn
Antonyms: friendly, open
Example Sentence:
Opposition MPs derided the government’s decision.
4.DEFT (ADJECTIVE): skilful
Synonyms: adept, adroit
Antonyms: clumsy, inept
Example Sentence:
The script was both deft and literate.
5.HEAVE (VERB): lift
Synonyms: raise, heft
Antonyms: put down
Example Sentence:
She heaved the sofa back into place.
6.ENDORSEMENT (NOUN): support
Synonyms: backing, approval
Antonyms: opposition
Example Sentence:
The issue of full independence received overwhelming endorsement.
7.DISINCLINED (ADJECTIVE): reluctant
Synonyms: unwilling, unenthusiastic
Antonyms: willing, eager
Example Sentence:
Many ordinary people are still reluctant to talk about politics.
8.LIAISON (NOUN): cooperation
Synonyms: contact, association
Antonyms: dissociation
Example Sentence:
The head porter works in close liaison with the reception office.
9.SLANDEROUS (ADJECTIVE): discreditable
Synonyms: disreputable, dishonourable
Antonyms: seemly, proper
Example Sentence:
We were stuck in a series of scandalous scams.
10.VETERAN (NOUN): old hand
Synonyms: old-timer, old stager
Antonyms: novice, apprentice
Example Sentence:
He is a veteran of two world wars.
