1.Quaint (adjective)
- Meaning: attractively unusual
- Synonym: picturesque
- Antonym: ordinary
- Usage:The quaint streets of Pacific Grove were quiet during the weekday.
2.Recalcitrant (adjective)
- Meaning: having an obstinately uncooperative attitude
- Synonym: intractable
- Antonym: amenable
- Usage: The University suspended the most recalcitrant demonstrators.
3.Solicitous (adjective)
- Meaning: characterized by or showing interest or concern.
- Synonym: concerned
- Antonym: inattentive
- Usage: He was so solicitous of his guests.
4.Torpid (adjective)
- Meaning: mentally or physically inactive
- Synonym: lethargic
- Antonym: energetic
- Usage: His feeding frenzy exhausted, he was torpid, unable to pay attention to the rat in her maze.
5.Relegate (verb)
- Meaning: assign an inferior rank or position to.
- Synonym: downgrade
- Antonym: upgrade
- Usage: He has been relegated to the position of an assistant coach.
6.Abject (adjective)
- Meaning: of the most contemptible kind
- Synonym: obsequious
- Antonym: proud
- Usage: The poor surroundings caused abject misery.
7.Circumvent (verb)
- Meaning: surround so as to force to give up
- Synonym: avoid
- Antonym: subjugate
- Usage: Ships were registered abroad to circumvent employment and safety regulation.
8.Conduit (noun)
- Meaning: a passage through which water or electric wires can pass
- Synonym: duct
- Antonym: closure
- Usage: Social media has replaced mail as a conduit of communicating with family and friends.
9.Reprobate (adjective)
- Meaning: unprincipled
- Synonym: rogue
- Antonym: upright
- Usage: The serial killer was a reprobate who did not care about anyone.
10.Consign (verb)
- Meaning: give over to another for care or safekeeping
- Synonym: assign
- Antonym: accept
- Usage: She consigned the painting to an auction house.
