1.Disparate (adjective)
- Meaning: distinct in quality or kind
- Synonym: contrasting
- Antonym: homogenous
- Usage: Scientists are trying to pull together disparate ideas in astronomy.
2.Diaphanous (adjective)
- Meaning: so thin as to transmit light
- Synonym: sheer
- Antonym: opaque
- Usage: They wore diaphanous masks as a veil.
3.Cupidity (noun)
- Meaning: extreme greed for material wealth
- Synonym: avarice
- Antonym: generosity
- Usage: The sight of his treasure roused the cupidity of the sailors.
4.Covet (verb)
- Meaning: to crave for
- Synonym: desire
- Antonym: abominate
- Usage: He coveted that job so badly that he disregarded other options.
5.Compunction (noun)
- Meaning: a feeling of deep regret
- Synonym: scruples
- Antonym: satisfaction
- Usage: He had no compunction before doing this task.
6.Execrable (adjective)
- Meaning: unequivocally detestable
- Synonym: awful
- Antonym: admirable
- Usage: The restaurant shut down soon because of its execrable condition.
7.Equanimity (noun)
- Meaning: steadiness of mind under stress
- Synonym: composure
- Antonym: anxiety
- Usage: His equanimity helped him to overcome the difficulty.
8.Emollient (adjective)
- Meaning: a substance with a soothing effect when applied to the skin
- Synonym: palliative
- Antonym: irritating
- Usage: She used natural ingredients as an emollient for her safety.
9.Dispel (verb)
- Meaning: cause to separate
- Synonym: eliminate
- Antonym: engender
- Usage: The only way we are going to dispel ignorance is through education.
10.Cleave (verb)
- Meaning: separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
- Synonym: split
- Antonym: conserve
- Usage: They just cleave the stone along the cracks.