1. Plucky (adjective) – Having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties.
Synonyms: Brave, Courageous, Bold, Daring, Fearless, Intrepid
Antonyms: Afraid, Cowardly, Fearful, Meek, Timid
Usage: A soldier must have the plucky attitude.
2. Construe (verb) – Interpret (a word or action) in a particular way.
Synonyms: interpret, Understand, Parse, Render, Elucidate, Decode
Antonyms: Misunderstand, Confuse
Usage: Even though Ellen looked at the handwritten note several times, she was unable to construe the message behind Henry’s messy text.
3. Clique (noun) – A small close-knit group of people who do not readily allow others to join them.
Synonyms: Coterie, Group, Cabal, Faction, Posse
Antonyms: Individual
Usage: Elaine did not receive an invitation to Rachel’s birthday party because she is not a part of the popular clique in the college.
4. Ginormous (adjective) – Extremely large.
Synonyms: Huge, Vast, Extensive, Gigantic, Colossal, Gargantuan
Antonyms: Insignificant, Little, Miniature, Miniscule, Minute
Usage: A stadium colossal in size can hold enormous people.
5. Eloquent (adjective) – Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.
Synonyms: Articulate, Facund, Expressive, Fluent
Antonyms: Dull, Inarticulate
Usage: When you listen to the eloquent person’s speech, you always understand his message.
6. Onus (noun) – Something that is one’s duty or responsibility.
Synonyms: Responsibility, Liability, Obligation, Duty
Antonyms: Exoneration, Irresponsibility
Usage: As a good teacher, I accept the onus for making sure my students learn something each day.
7. Fatuity (noun) – Pointless foolishness and stupidity
Synonyms: Absurdity, Asininity, Foolishness, Idiocy, Stupidity
Antonyms: Intelligence, Shrewdness, Wisdom, Sagacity
Usage: After receiving a windfall, the foolish man showed his fatuity by spending every dime on frivolous purchases.
8. Dote (verb) – Be extremely fond of.
Synonyms: Adore, Love dearly, Blandish, Cherish, lavish, Affection on
Antonyms: Insult, Offend, Criticize
Usage: They were looking for a babysitter who would dote on their children as much as they would.
9. Mollycoddle (verb) – Treat (someone) in an indulgent or overprotective way.
Synonyms: Pamper, Cosset, Coddle, Overindulge, Wrap in cotton wool
Antonyms: Ignore, Neglect
Usage: Being the only girl in the team, Sweety is mollycoddled by everyone.
10. Dodgy (adjective) – Dishonest or unreliable.
Synonyms: Crafty, Cunning, Dicey, Guileful, Knavish, Substandard, Low-Grade, Unsatisfactory
Antonyms: Forthright, Honest, Straightforward, Satisfactory
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