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01/05/2022(sunday -09:05 pm) 📰

1.ESCALATION (NOUN): : rise

Synonyms: hike, advance

Antonyms: plunge

Example Sentence:

A further escalation of the crisis now seems inevitable.

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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