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15/05/2022(sunday -09:05 pm) 📰

1.CONFRONT (VERB): : challenge

Synonyms: square up to, oppose

Antonyms: avoid

Example Sentence:

He confronted the robbers as they were trying to leave.

2.POISED (ADJECTIVE): : self-possessed

Synonyms: self-assured composed

Antonyms: excited

Example Sentence:

Not every day you saw that poised, competent kid distressed.

3.ZEALOUS (ADJECTIVE): : fervent

Synonyms: ardent, fervid

Antonyms: apathetic

Example Sentence:

The council was extremely zealous in the application of the regulations.

4.CONSOLIDATE (VERB): : strengthen

Synonyms: secure, stabilize

Antonyms: weaken

Example Sentence:

The company consolidated its position in the international market.

5.FLIPPANT (ADJECTIVE): : frivolous

Synonyms: superficial, shallow

Antonyms: serious

Example Sentence:

He made a flippant remark.
6. NOTABLE (ADJECTIVE): : noteworthy

Synonyms:
 remarkable, outstanding

Antonyms: insignificant

Example Sentence:


The gardens are notable for their collection of magnolias and camellias.

7. UNDERPIN (VERB): : promote

Synonyms: 
nurture, encourage

Antonyms: hinder

Example Sentence:

The theme of honour underpinning the two books.

8. EXASPERATION (NOUN): : irritation

Synonyms:
 annoyance, chagrin

Antonyms: pleasure

Example Sentence:

She rolled her eyes in exasperation.

9. IRONIC (ADJECTIVE): : sarcastic

Synonyms:
 sardonic dry

Antonyms: sincere

Example Sentence:

His mouth curved into an ironic smile.

10. DESPERATE (ADJECTIVE): : despairing

Synonyms:
 hopeless, anguished

Antonyms: 
cheerful

Example Sentence:

A desperate sadness had enveloped my mind.

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