1.Peremptory (adjective)
- Meaning: immediate attention
- Synonym: imperious
- Antonym: beseeching
- Usage: He started issuing peremptory instructions to the employees.
2.Dour (adjective)
- Meaning: showing a brooding ill humor
- Synonym: stern
- Antonym: cheerful
- Usage: The dour man would not laugh at any of the comedian’s jokes.
3.Appalling (adjective)
- Meaning: shocking
- Synonym: horrific
- Antonym: natural
- Usage: The appalling news of the exam dates shocked all.
4.Exigent (adjective)
- Meaning: demanding immediate attention
- Synonym: imperative
- Antonym: imploring
- Usage: The teacher became even more exigent over the pronunciation of the students.
5.Ascetic (adjective)
- Meaning: self-discipline
- Synonym: abstinent
- Antonym: indulgent
- Usage: His ascetic lifestyle restricted him from over-indulgence.
6.Insidious (adjective)
- Meaning: working or spreading in a hidden way
- Synonym: subtle
- Antonym: straightforward
- Usage: He experienced the insidious influence of the corporate culture.
7.Ingrained (adjective)
- Meaning: fixed
- Synonym: entrenched
- Antonym: dislodged
- Usage: Prejudice remains deeply ingrained in many organizations.
8.Incipient (adjective)
- Meaning: to develop
- Synonym: impending
- Antonym: later
- Usage: The assignment is still in its incipient stage.
9.Scruples (noun)
- Meaning: a feeling of doubt or hesitation
- Synonym: qualms
- Antonym: indifference
- Usage: Janet has no scruples about mistreating people who mistreat her.
10.Revile (verb)
- Meaning: criticize
- Synonym: condemn
- Antonym: appraisal
- Usage: They feared revile from the reporters.
