1.Reprobate (noun)= An unprincipled person.
- Synonyms= Rogue, villain
- Antonyms= Upright, virtuous
- Usage= Although the old man pretended to be a reprobate in public, in private he did a lot of good deeds for the homeless.
2.Ravenous (adj)= Voracious (of hunger or need)
- Synonyms= Insatiable, greedy
- Antonyms= Content, satisfied
- Usage= Most infants have a ravenous appetite.
3.Valiant (adj)= Possessing or showing courage or determination.
- Synonyms= Brave, fearless
- Antonyms= Cowardly, irresolute
- Usage= Despite valiant efforts by the finance minister, inflation rose to 36%.
4.Protege (noun)= A person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person.
- Synonyms= Student, trainee
- Antonyms= Guardian, adult
- Usage= As the principal’s protege, my math teacher knows how to effectively manage a classroom.
5.Tacit (adj)= Understood or implied without being stated.
- Synonyms= Implicit, inferred
- Antonyms= Blatant, evident
- Usage= The police always have the tacit understanding they can do whatever it takes to protect the lives of the public.
6.Covenant (noun)= An agreement, agree by lease, deed or other legal contract.
- Synonyms=Accord, settlement
- Antonyms= Disagreement, denial
- Usage= The property owner believes the covenant should be declared invalid because the buyer has not paid for the land.
7.Putative (adj)= Generally considered or reputed to be.
- Synonyms= Acknowledged, accepted
- Antonyms= Proven, real
- Usage= After the scientists conduct their lab experiment, they will know if their putative theory is correct.
8.Succour (noun)= Assistance and support in times of hardship and distress.
- Synonyms= Aid, help
- Antonyms= Hindrance, obstruction
- Usage= The Red Cross is dedicated to providing succour and support to families who have been displaced by natural disasters.
9.Cataclysmic (adj)= Causing sudden and violent upheaval.
- Synonyms= Disastrous, devastating
- Antonyms= Fortunate, beneficial
- Usage= The rising sea levels worldwide brought about a cataclysmic reversal.
10.Fathom (verb)= Understand (a difficult problem) after much thought.
- Synonyms= Comprehend, perceive
- Antonyms= Misunderstand, misjudge
- Usage= Some strong emotion, some powerful thought was attacking my brain, but I could not fathom what it was.
