1.lance(noun): a cavalry soldier armed with such a weapon; lancer.
Synonyms: bore,cut
Antonyms: close,mend
Example Sentence: Then bearing his lance he walked upand down beside his trough.
2.lash(noun): a violent beating or impact
Synonyms: batter,buffet
Antonyms: compliment,lose
Example Sentence: To lash somebody, anybody, with histongue would have been a solace.
3.latch(noun): device for holding a door, gate
Synonyms: bar,bolt
Antonyms: key
Example Sentence: A little later I heard a door creak and alatch click below.
4.measly(adjective): contemptibly small, meager
Synonyms: meager,miserable
Antonyms: big,generous
Example Sentence: Do you think I am going to break myneck for your measly ten dollars?
5.mecca(noun): any place that many people visit
Synonyms: aim,capital
Antonyms: exterior,exteriority
Example Sentence: In one corner is a plan of Mecca, theholy temple, and tomb of the Prophet.