1. RELISH (NOUN): great appreciation of something
Synonyms: savor, delectation
Antonyms: apathy, disinclination
Example Sentence:
We have a relish for adventure.
2. INGENIOUS (ADJECTIVE): brilliant
Synonyms: skillful, artistic
Antonyms: foolish, inept
Example Sentence:
The ingenious scientist developed a new method for it.
3. QUENCH (VERB): extinguish
Synonyms: douse, dampen
Antonyms: dry, start
Example Sentence:
They quench their thirst when needed.
4. UNDAUNTED (ADJECTIVE): fearless
Synonyms: steadfast, indomitable
Antonyms: cowardly, shrinking
Example Sentence:
Indira Gandhi was an undaunted lady.
5. TINKER (VERB): dabble
Synonyms: mess, putter
Antonyms: break, destroy
Example Sentence:
The little boy was tinkering with the violin.
6. PROPINQUITY (NOUN): proximity
Synonyms: affinity, kinship
Antonyms: distance, remoteness
Example Sentence:
The propinquity of the danger ahead made us turn around and take a different path.
7. CRYPTIC (ADJECTIVE): mysterious, hidden
Synonyms: ambiguous, enigmatic
Antonyms: clear, definite
Example Sentence:
I wondered just what he meant by that cryptic remark.
8. CHASTISE (VERB): punish
Synonyms: berate, beat
Antonyms: encourage, promote
Example Sentence:
Saurabh will be chastised for his unruly behaviour in the department.
9. DECRY (VERB): disparage Synonyms: belittle, denounce
Antonyms: praise, commend
Example Sentence:
You can’t gain anything by decrying the success of your rivals.
10. DISSIPATE (VERB): squander, waste
Synonyms: deplete, lavish
Antonyms: save, hoard
Example Sentence:
India cannot afford to dissipate the forest resources.