1.ESCALATION (NOUN): : rise
Synonyms: hike, advance
Antonyms: plunge
Example Sentence:
2.CONVICTION (NOUN): : sentence
Synonyms: judgement, verdict
Antonyms: acquittal
Example Sentence:
She had a previous conviction for a similar offence.
3.BOLSTER (VERB): : strengthen
Synonyms: support, reinforce
Antonyms: avoid
Example Sentence:
The fall in interest rates is starting to bolster confidence.
4.MARSHAL (VERB): : gather
Synonyms: assemble, collect
Antonyms: disperse
Example Sentence:
The general marshalled his troops for an important task.
5.FIERCE (ADJECTIVE): : powerful
Synonyms: strong, violent
Antonyms: mild
Example Sentence:
Fierce storms lashed throughout the country.
6.OBNOXIOUS (ADJECTIVE): : unpleasant
Synonyms: disagreeable, nasty
Antonyms: delightful
Example Sentence:
They overthrew the chancellor who was very obnoxious to them.
7.COMBAT (VERB): : fight
Synonyms: tackle, attack
Antonyms: give in to
Example Sentence:
She dedicated her life combating poverty.
8.ULTIMATE (ADJECTIVE): : eventual
Synonyms: last, final
Antonyms: immediate
Example Sentence:
The ultimate aim of the firm’s head was to force his resignation.
9.ABRIDGE (VERB): : shorten
Synonyms: cut, curtail
Antonyms: lengthen
Example Sentence:
It was abridged from the original work.
10.VACANT (ADJECTIVE): : blank
Synonyms: expressionless, deadpan
Antonyms: expressive
Example Sentence:
I came across a vacant stare
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