1.INTIMACY (NOUN): closeness
Synonyms: togetherness. affinity
Antonyms: being unfriendly
Example Sentence:
The intimacy of these two is evident to all.
2.EXTRAORDINARY (ADJECTIVE): remarkable
Synonyms: exceptional, amazing
Antonyms: ordinary
Example Sentence:
The sight of thousands of flamingoes flying in the sky was extraordinary.
3.EMINENT (ADJECTIVE): illustrious
Synonyms: distinguished, renowned
Antonyms: unknown
Example Sentence:
He is one of the world’s most eminent scientists.
4.DELIBERATE (ADJECTIVE): intentional
Synonyms: calculated, conscious
Antonyms: accidental
Example Sentence:
A deliberate attempt was made to provoke conflict.
5.SPUR (NOUN): stimulus
Synonyms: incentive, encouragement
Antonyms: disincentive
Example Sentence:
Wars act as a spur to practical invention.
6.SUSTAINABLE (ADJECTIVE): continual
Synonyms: continuous, viable
Antonyms: unsustainable
Example Sentence:
Economic growth must be gradual and sustainable.
7.EXCAVATION (NOUN): unearthing
Synonyms: uncovering, revealing
Antonyms: bury
Example Sentence:
The methods of excavation have to be extremely rigorous.
8.DENY (VERB): refuse
Synonyms: turn down, reject
Antonyms: accept
Example Sentence:
The inquiry was denied access to intelligence sources.
9.ACCOUNTABILITY (NOUN): responsibility
Synonyms: liability, answerability
Antonyms: irresponsibility
Example Sentence:
Lack of accountability has corroded public respect for political leaders.
10.IMMINENT (ADJECTIVE): impending
Synonyms: at hand, close
Antonyms: remote
Example Sentence:
They were in imminent danger of being swept away.
