1.CONTRACTION (NOUN): shrinking
Synonyms: shrinkage, decline
Antonyms: expansion
Example Sentence:
The general contraction of the industry did further damage to morale.
2.STARK (ADJECTIVE): sharp
Synonyms: crisp, distinct
Antonyms: fuzzy
Example Sentence:
The ridge formed a stark silhouette against the sky.
3.HOAX (NOUN): deception
Synonyms: fraud, cheat
Antonyms: honesty
Example Sentence:
The evidence had been planted as part of an elaborate hoax.
4.INDICT (VERB): cite
Synonyms: summon, charge with
Antonyms: acquit
Example Sentence:
His former manager was indicted for fraud.
5.ACKNOWLEDGE (NOUN): admit
Synonyms: accept, grant
Antonyms: deny
Example Sentence:
The plight of the refugees was acknowledged by the authorities.
6.INDUCE (VERB): persuade
Synonyms: convince, prompt
Antonyms: dissuade
Example Sentence:
The pickets induced many workers to stay away.
7.ASSERT (VERB): declare
Synonyms: maintain, contend
Antonyms: contradict
Example Sentence:
The company asserts that the cuts will not affect development.
8.FARCE (NOUN): slapstick
Synonyms: burlesque, vaudeville
Antonyms: tragedy
Example Sentence:
He toured the backwoods in second-rate farces.
9.RAMPAGE (VERB): riot
Synonyms: run riot, storm
Antonyms: storm
Example Sentence:
Several thousand demonstrators rampaged through the city.
10.GENIAL (ADJECTIVE): friendly
Synonyms: affable, amiable
Antonyms: unfriendly
Example Sentence:
The host of the party was very warm and genial.
