- CADAVEROUS (ADJECTIVE)
Meaning: pale
Synonyms: blanched, ashen
Antonyms: lively, lifelike
Example: Her face looked so cadaverous. - DECADENT (ADJECTIVE)
Meaning: corrupt Synonyms: immoral,depraved
Antonyms: moral,noble
Example Sentence: He is a decadent person. - CASTIGATION (NOUN)
Meaning: punishment
Synonyms: chastisement, retribution
Antonyms: pardon, forgiveness
Example Sentence: I am not afraid of castigation - CAPITULATION (NOUN)
Meaning: giving in
Synonyms: submission, yielding
Antonyms: defending, finding
Example Sentence: I was overwhelmed with my brother’s capitulation to allow me to drive his car. - PRECOCIOUS (ADJECTIVE)
Meaning: exceptionally smart
Synonyms: intelligent, advanced
Antonyms: moronic, imbecile
Example Sentence: She is extremely precocious girl of our college. - PLACID (NOUN)
Meaning: calm
Synonyms: serene, tranquil
Antonyms: agitated, disturbed
Example Sentence: Placid surroundings of Kashmir enthralled me deep within. - DELETERIOUS (ADJECTIVE)
Meaning: detrimental
Synonyms: harmful, destroying
Antonyms: helpful, aiding
Example Sentence: Smoking is deleterious to health. - MOROSE (ADJECTIVE)
Meaning: glum
Synonyms: grouchy, cranky
Antonyms: cheerful, happy
Example Sentence: Her father’s funeral was a morose event which left her and her family in tears. - DIFFIDENT (ADJECTIVE)
Meaning: meek
Synonyms: timid, sheepish
Antonyms: brave, confident
Example Sentence: You are kind of diffident person. - DEBACLE (NOUN)
Meaning: catastrophe
Synonyms: beating, collapse
Antonyms: attainment, accomplishment
Example Sentence: When the movie was released, it was called a debacle by the audience.
