1.Deride (verb)
- Meaning: express contempt for
- Synonym: ridicule
- Antonym: respect
- Usage: The critics tried to deride the work of the author.
2.Invective (noun)
- Meaning: abusive
- Synonym: expletives
- Antonym: admiration
- Usage: The invectives affected her emotionally.
3Adroit (adjective)
- Meaning: clever
- Synonym: dexterous
- Antonym: clumsy
- Usage:The child was an adroit pianist at an early age.
4.Impeachment (noun)
- Meaning: a charge of misconduct made against the holder
- Synonym: incriminate
- Antonym: absolve
- Usage: The accused was charged of impeachment.
5.Persiflage (noun)
- Meaning: light and slightly contemptuous
- Synonym: jesting
- Antonym: praise
- Usage: Everyone thought the persiflage between the actor and his wife was a hilarious conversation.
6.Idiosyncrasy (noun)
- Meaning:a mode of behavior peculiar to an individual.
- Synonym: quirk
- Antonym: conformity
- Usage:His idiosyncrasy of wearing black in all events made him distinct.
7.Paroxysm (noun)
- Meaning: a sudden attack
- Synonym: spasm
- Antonym: relief
- Usage: She cried in a paroxysm of irritation.
8.Intractable (adjective)
- Meaning: hard to control or deal with
- Synonym: unmanageable
- Antonym: manageable
- Usage: They were facing an intractable problem.
9.Refurbish (verb)
- Meaning: renovate
- Synonym: revamp
- Antonym: antique
- Usage: The developed decided to refurbish the old building into a new space.
10.Dexterity (noun)
- Meaning: skill in performing tasks
- Synonym: adroitness
- Antonym: clumsiness
- Usage: Her dexterity is amazing.
