1. CLICHE (NOUN): a word or phrase used excessively
Synonyms: adage, slogan
Antonyms: atypical, unheard
Example Sentence:
James repeated a cliché from a movie because he could not come up with anything original.
2. BANDY (VERB): to exchange words back and forth
Synonyms: argue, debate
Antonym: silence, quiet
Example Sentence:
Jill and Jack often bandy about which of the two is the better at gaming consoles.
3.APOGEE (NOUN): the highest point
Synonyms: pinnacle, apex
Antonyms: base, bottom
Example Sentence:
Johnny seemed to be at the apogee of happiness when he received the title of ‘Employee of the year’.
4. CASTIGATE (ADJECTIVE): to criticize severely
Synonyms: berate, revile
Antonyms: appreciate, flatter
Example Sentence:
One cannot castigate students and blame them for their failure if they are not provided with the resources they need.
5. ERADICATE (VERB): remove
Synonyms: annihilate, exterminate
Antonyms: establish, decree
Example Sentence:
Polio has been eradicated from our country.
6. LOLL (VERB): to act in a leisurely manner
Synonyms: sprawl, slouch
Antonyms: energize, straighten
Example Sentence:
As children we were never allowed to loll in front of the television in the summers.
7. RAPT (ADJECTIVE): totally enthralled
Synonyms: fascinated, spellbound
Antonyms: disenchanted, repulsed
Example sentence:
The clown kept his audience rapt with his outrageous behavior and funny antics.
8. TRAVESTY (NOUN): ridicule
Synonyms: satire, mockery
Antonyms: seriousness, solemnity
Example sentence:
A pathetic travesty of justice is presented when a policeman harasses a citizen.
9. SOLITUDE (NOUN): aloneness
Synonyms: isolation, seclusion
Antonyms: togetherness, companionship
Example Sentence:
A bit of solitude is often all you need to clear your head and rethink your approach.
10. INKLING (VERB): hint
Synonyms: hint, tip
Antonyms: information, detail.
Example Sentence:
I had no inkling that she would give up so soon.
