1.extinction(noun):The act of extinguishing.
Synonyms: annihilation,destruction
Antonyms:perishing,putrefaction
Example Sentence:It seemed incredible to him that this that came was extinction.
2.fidelity(noun):strict observance of promises.
Synonyms: devotion,loyalty
Antonyms:enmity,disloyalty
Example Sentence:The unfortunate Rajah’s fidelity was nowput to a hard proof.
3.gelding(noun):a castrated male animal
Synonyms:alter,emasculate
Antonyms:aid,assist
Example Sentence:It’s always a gelding; it’s always one price, and it always has a flaw.
4.merriment(noun):cheerful or joyful gaiety
Synonyms:hilarity,revelry
Antonyms:depression,gloom
Example Sentence:The characters are well grouped; andthe spirit of merriment prevails.
5.leverage(noun):the action of a lever
Synonyms:advantage,bargaining chip
Antonyms:weakness
Example Sentence:In that way he gets a little more “leverage,” as it is called.
