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1. QUINTESSENTIAL (ADJECTIVE): : Typical
Synonyms: Prototypical, Stereotypical
Antonyms: Average
Example Sentence:
2. MALICIOUS (ADJECTIVE): : Spiteful
Synonyms: Malevolent, Hostile
Antonyms: Benevolent
Example Sentence:
He took a sort of malicious pleasure in irritating the monks.
3. VIOLATE (VERB): : Contravene
Synonyms: Breach, Infringe
Antonyms: Comply with
Example Sentence:
They had violated all the terms of a ceasefire.
4. REPRIEVE (VERB): : Pardon
Synonyms: Spare, Acquit
Antonyms: Charge
Example Sentence:
Under the new regime, prisoners under sentence of death were reprieved.
5. SUBVERSIVE (ADJECTIVE): : Disruptive
Synonyms: Inflammatory, Insurgent
Antonyms: Loyal
Example Sentence:
He is a a subversive creature.
6. VANDALIZE (VERB): : Destroy
Synonyms: Damage, Harm
Antonyms: Build
Example Sentence:
Stations have been vandalized beyond recognition.
7. RESTORE (VERB): (: Reinstate
Synonyms: Put back, Replace
Antonyms: Abolish
Example Sentence:
The government restored confidence in the housing market.
8. AID (NOUN): : Assistance
Synonyms: Support, Help
Antonyms: Hindrance
Example Sentence:
He saw the pilot slumped in his cockpit and went to his aid.
9. COMPACT (ADJECTIVE): : Concise
Synonyms: Succinct, Condensed
Antonyms: Rambling
Example Sentence:
He gave a compact summary of the play.
10. SEIZE (VERB): : Grab
Synonyms: Grasp, Snatch
Antonyms: Let go of
Example Sentence:
She jumped up and seized his arm.
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