1. Vigil (Noun)
- Definition: to be awake in order to keep watch or pray
- Synonyms: surveillance, Patrol
- Antonyms: neglect
- Usage: the police are vigil throughout night after the bomb blast. .
2. Shroud (Verb) —
- Definition: Wrap or dress (a body) in a shroud for burial/ to cover
- Synonyms: Cover, Envelop, Veil
- Antonyms: Expose, Uncover, Unveil
- Usage: the history of this house is shrouded in mystery.
3. Diminutive (Adjective)
- Definition: Extremely or unusually small.
- Synonyms: Tiny, Minute, Miniature
- Antonyms: Enormous, large
- Usage: though he is a diminutive figure, he is extremely talented.
4. Exemplary (Adjective)
- Definition: Serving as a desirable model; very good.
- Synonyms: Perfect, Ideal, Model
- Antonyms: Deplorable, Unworthy
- Usage: Kapil Dev is an exemplary cricketer.
5. Trajectory (noun)
- Definition: The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
- Synonyms: Course, Route, Path, Track
- Antonym: NA
- Usage: the trajectory of the missile was checked to detect faults
6. Fervour (Noun)
- Definition: Intense and passionate feeling.
- Synonyms: Passion, Ardour, Intensity, Zeal,
- Antonyms: Apathy
- Usage: he succeeded in his career because he worked for it with fervour.
7. Elusive(adjective) —
- Definition: Hard to understand, or explain
- Synonyms: mysterious, enigmatic
- Antonyms: clear, obvious
- Usage: he went away after giving an elusive smile.
8. Forbearance (Noun)
- Definition: Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance
- Synonyms: Tolerance, Patience
- Antonyms: Impatience, intolerance
- Usage: His unfailing courtesy and forbearance under great provocation was appreciated.
9. Detriment (Noun)
- Definition: something which can cause harm
- Synonyms: harmful
- Antonyms: Beneficial
- Usage: plastic is detrimental to the environment.
10. Standoffish (Adjective)
- Definition: Having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
- Synonyms: Aloof, Antisocial
- Antonyms: Communicative, social
- Usage: he seemed a standoffish man on the first meeting.
