1.Adroit (adjective)
- Meaning: clever
- Synonym: dexterous
- Antonym: clumsy
- Usage: The child was an adroit pianist at an early age.
2.Deride (verb)
- Meaning: express contempt for
- Synonym: ridicule
- Antonym: respect
- Usage: The critics tried to deride the work of the author.
3.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.
4.Paroxysm (noun)
- Meaning: a sudden attack
- Synonym: spasm
- Antonym: relief
- Usage: She cried in a paroxysm of irritation.
5.Impeachment (noun)
- Meaning: a charge of misconduct made against the holder
- Synonym: incriminate
- Antonym: absolve
- Usage: The accused was charged of impeachment.
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.Dexterity (noun)
- Meaning: skill in performing tasks
- Synonym: adroitness
- Antonym: clumsiness
- Usage: Her dexterity is amazing.
8.Transitory (adjective)
- Meaning: not permanent
- Synonym: temporary
- Antonym: perpetual
- Usage: The team built a transitory shelter for the flood affected people.
9.Imploration (noun)
- Meaning: an act of begging someone to do something
- Synonym: appeal
- Antonym: command
- Usage: She held up her hand in imploration but her remark was unheard.
10.Thwart (verb)
- Meaning: prevent from accomplishing something
- Synonym: baffle
- Antonym: forward
- Usage: His tricks got repeatedly thwarted even though he tried more than once.
