1. RESILIENT (ADJECTIVE): flexible
Synonyms: elastic, supple
Antonyms: rigid, inflexible
Example Sentence: The resilient dancer was able to pull off all the difficult steps.
2. FLAIL (VERB): strike
Synonyms: bash, smash
Antonyms: compliment, praise
Example Sentence: The teacher flailed the students as a punishment.
3. INTERTWINE (VERB): twist
Synonyms: entwine, tangle
Antonyms: untangle, untwist
Example Sentence: They intertwined the wires and got an electric shock.
4. AVERSE (ADJECTIVE): opposing
Synonyms: antagonistic, hostile
Antonyms: amiable, sympathetic
Example Sentence: The averse members were dealt with quietly.
5. ADAMANT (ADJECTIVE): unyielding
Synonyms: obstinate, pigheaded
Antonyms: irresolute, submissive
Example Sentence: Their adamant stand on the issue is increasing the differences between us.
6. GLITTERING (ADJECTIVE): shining
Synonyms: sparkling, glistening
Antonyms: dull, lifeless
Example Sentence: The glittering lights seemed beautiful on a dark background.
7. BRUTAL (ADJECTIVE): cruel
Synonyms: barbarous, remorseless
Antonyms: compassionate, courteous
Example Sentence: The brutal killer murdered the mother and almost killed her child too.
8. WAIVE (VERB): leave
Synonyms: relinquish, abjure
Antonyms: grasp, retain
Example Sentence: He waived off the loans taken by poor farmers.
9. WITHOLD (VERB): to refrain
Synonyms: reserve, hold
Antonyms: emancipate, liberate
Example Sentence: They withhold their emotions.
10. WANE (VERB): decrease
Synonyms: decline, dwindle
Antonyms: ameliorate, rise
Example Sentence: His performance waned because he got demoralized.
