1.Tortuous (adj): Full of twists and turns; excessively lengthy and complex
- Synonyms: Winding, devious
- Antonyms: Direct, straight
- Usage: The development of an idea is a tortuous process involving many outside influences.
2.Tactful (adj): Concerned about distressing other individuals, having or showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
- Synonyms: Courteous, polite
- Antonyms: Tactless, contemptuous
- Usage: It needs tactful management to persuade the board into accepting the plan.
3.Ambitious (adj): Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed
- Synonyms: Aspiring, progressive
- Antonyms: Lazy, unambitious
- Usage: He has always been ambitious and fiercely competitive.
4.Compliance (noun): The state or fact of according with or meeting rules or standards
- Synonyms: Obedience, concurrence
- Antonyms: Refusal, denial
- Usage: Compliance with the law is expected of all citizens.
5.Presumptuous (adj): Brazen
- Synonyms: Overconfident, arrogant
- Antonyms: Timid, unassuming
- Usage: The man seemed too presumptuous to be a humble leader for the nation.
6.Repressive (adj): Oppressive
- Synonyms: Authoritarian, despotic
- Antonyms: Democratic, liberal
- Usage: It was clear that he could not continue the repressive tactics of his predecessor.
7.Provocative (adj): Annoying
- Synonyms: Irritating, exasperating
- Antonyms: Soothing, calming
- Usage: He got offended by a provocative article.
8.Assassination (noun): The action of assassinating someone
- Synonyms: Murder, slaughter
- Antonyms: Protection, shelter
- Usage: President Kennedy’s assassination had far-reaching repercussions.
9.Clemency (noun): Mercy; lenience
- Synonyms: Mildness, forbearance
- Antonyms: Ruthlessness, rigidity
- Usage: The death sentences attracted widespread international criticism and several government leaders made appeals for clemency.
10.Ubiquitous (adj): Present, appearing or found everywhere
- Synonyms: Omnipresent, prevalent
- Antonyms: Rare, scarce
- Usage: Energy and water-saving technologies are ubiquitous.
