1. RAMPART (NOUN) : defensive wall
Synonyms: barricade, fortification
Antonyms: depression, ditch
Example Sentence:
The Prime Minister declared from the ramparts of the Red Fort that sovereignty of India is enviable.
2. QUANDARY (NOUN): dilemma
Synonyms: in a fix, predicament
Antonyms: advantage, good fortune
Example Sentence:
Most of the students are in a quandary about their future plans after they have completed their education.
3. QUIP (NOUN): A clever remark
Synonyms: banter, gag
Antonyms: praise, flattery
Example Sentence:
She is quite intelligent and is in the habit of making quips.
4. PERNICIOUS (ADJECTIVE): destructive
Synonyms: injurious, unsafe
Antonyms: safe, harmless
Example Sentence:
Her approach is self-pernicious, she needs to improve a lot.
5. DRIP (VERB): trickle
Synonyms: drizzle, dribble
Antonyms: collect, concentrate
Example Sentence:
The blood dripped from the patient as he waited to be registered at the hospital.
6. ACCOLADE (NOUN): strong praise
Synonyms: distinction, kudos
Antonyms: denunciation, criticism
Example Sentence:
They received accolades for their painful efforts.
7. ADMIT (VERB): allow entry or registration
Synonyms: accept, concede
Antonyms: abstain, deny
Example Sentence:
The aspirants were admitted in the hospital.
8. SLOW-WITTED (ADJECTIVE): stupid
Synonyms: dumb, oaf
Antonyms: smart, brainy
Example Sentence:
The slow-witted student couldn’t reply to the questions.
9. INSIPID (ADJECTIVE): dull
Synonyms: jejune, vapid
Antonyms: appetizing, pleasing
Example Sentence:
The prisoners have an insipid life.
10. RELISH (NOUN): great appreciation of something
Synonyms: savor, delectation
Antonyms: apathy, disinclination
Example Sentence:
We have a relish for adventure.