1. Culmination (Noun)
- Definition: The highest or climactic point of something, especially as obtained after a long time.
- Synonyms: Climax, Pinnacle, Peak, High point
- Antonyms: Nadir
- Usage: The deal marked the culmination of years of negotiation
2. Profligate (Adjective)
- Definition: a lustful person
- Synonyms: debauch, lecherous
- Antonyms: chaste, gentleman
- Usage: when he drinks he turns into a profligate.
3. Sinister (Adjective)
- Definition: signs that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
- Synonyms: ill-omen, Ominous.
- Antonyms: Auspicious.
- Usage: there was something sinister about the stormy weather.
4. Yearning (Noun)
- Definition: A strong wish for something.
- Synonyms: Craving, Desire
- Antonyms: Abhorrence, Abomination, Allergy.
- Usage: she felt a strong yearning to have ice-cream at night.
5. Conspiracy (Noun)
- Definition: A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
- Synonyms: Complicity, Connivance.
- Antonyms: Faithfulness, Honesty
- Usage: The death of famous people has provided a breeding ground for conspiracy theories.
6. Eminent (Adjective)
- Definition: Standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement.
- Synonyms: Astral, Bright, Distinguished, Illustrious.
- Antonyms: Insignificant, Minor, Unimportant.
- Usage: Many eminent surgeons are on the hospitalʼs staff.
7. Resurrect (Verb)
- Definition: To bring back to life, practice, or activity.
- Synonyms: Reanimate, Recharge, Regenerate, Rejuvenate.
- Antonyms: Extinguish, Kill, Quench, Suppress.
- Usage: Attempts are being made to resurrect the stalled arms negotiations
8. Espouse (Verb)
- Definition: Adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life).
- Synonyms: Adopt, Embrace, Take up, Take to.
- Antonyms: Reject, Oppose.
- Usage: The left has espoused the causes of sexual and racial equality.
9. Curtail (Verb)
- Definition: Reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.
- Synonyms: Reduce, Cut, Cut down, Cut back, Decrease, Lessen.
- Antonyms: Increase, Lengthen.
- Usage: Civil liberties were further curtailed.
10. Harass (Verb)
- Definition: Subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation.
- Synonyms: Pester, disturb.
- Antonyms: undisturbing, harmless
- Usage: If someone is being harassed at work because of their sexuality they should contact the police.