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1. COERCIVE (ADJECTIVE): : Persistent
Synonyms: Insistent, Pressing
Antonyms: Powerless
Example Sentence:
2. UNDERMINE (VERB): : Subvert
Synonyms: Sabotage, Threaten
Antonyms: Enhance
Example Sentence:
She tried to undermine my authority by complaining about me to my boss.
3. CHOPPY (ADJECTIVE): : Rough
Synonyms: Turbulent, Heavy
Antonyms: Calm
Example Sentence:
The first race was sailed in a stiff breeze and choppy seas.
4. DISSONANCE (NOUN): : Incongruity
Synonyms: Disparity, Discrepancy
Antonyms: Harmony
Example Sentence:
The party is willing to put up with such dissonance among their candidates
5. STRIDENT (ADJECTIVE): : Harsh
Synonyms: Raucous, Rough
Antonyms: Soft
Example Sentence:
Her voice had become increasingly strident with time.
6. OBTUSE (ADJECTIVE): : Stupid
Synonyms: Dull, Slow-witted
Antonyms: Astute
Example Sentence:
She wondered if the doctor was being deliberately obtuse.
7. ABDICATE (VERB): : Resign
Synonyms: Retire, Quit
Antonyms: Be crowned
Example Sentence:
In 1918 Kaiser Wilhelm abdicated as German emperor.
8. INCUMBENT (ADJECTIVE): : Current
Synonyms: Existing, Present
Antonyms: Past
Example Sentence:
The incumbent President was defeated
9. JUDICIOUS (ADJECTIVE): : Wise
Synonyms: Sensible Prudent
Antonyms: Injudicious
Example Sentence:
The government made judicious use of public investment.
10. ELEVATION (NOUN): : Promotion
Synonyms: Upgrading, Advancement
Antonyms: Demotion
Example Sentence:
The color usually deepens toward zenith and also with the elevation of observer.
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