1.RIGOROUS (ADJECTIVE): meticulous
Synonyms: punctilious, conscientious
Antonyms: slapdash
Example Sentence:
The rigorous testing of consumer products.
2.INCENTIVIZE (VERB):motivate
Synonyms: encourage
Antonyms: discourage
Example Sentence:
This is likely to incentivize management to find savings.
3.SURPASS (VERB): excel
Synonyms: be greater than, exceed
Antonyms: fail
Example Sentence:
Pre-war levels of production were surpassed in 1929.
4.IMPERATIVE (ADJECTIVE): vital
Synonyms: crucial, critical
Antonyms: unimportant, optional
Example Sentence:
Immediate action was imperative.
5. BERATE (VERB): rebuke
Synonyms: reprimand, reproach
Antonyms: praise
Example Sentence: She berated herself for being fickle.
6.PLIGHT (NOUN): predicament
Synonyms: trouble, difficulty
Antonyms: blessing
Example Sentence:
We must direct our efforts towards the plight of children living in poverty.
7.ACKNOWLEDGE (VERB): admit
Synonyms: accept, grant
Antonyms: reject, deny
Example Sentence:
The problem of the refugees was acknowledged by the authorities.
8.SUBTERFUGE (NOUN): deceit
Synonyms: trickery, deception
Antonyms: honesty, openness
Example Sentence:
He had to use subterfuge and bluff on many occasions.
9.CATEGORICAL (ADJECTIVE): unqualified
Synonyms: unconditional unequivocal
Antonyms: conditional, equivocal
Example Sentence:
The categorical charges made in the document rebut this plea.
10.ENVELOP (VERB): cover
Synonyms: enwrap, surround
Antonyms: unwrap
Example Sentence:
I saw a figure approaching, enveloped in a black cloak.
