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1. AGILITY ( NOUN ): quickness Synonyms : swiftness, sprightliness Antonyms : dullness, sluggishness Example Sentence : When he concentrates on his work, his agility is marvellous. 2. RAMPART ( NOUN ) : defensive wall Synonyms : barricade, fortification Antonyms : depression, ditch Example Sentence : The Prime Minister declared from the ramparts of the Red Fort that sovereignty of India is enviable. 3. QUANDARY ( NOUN ): dilemma Synonyms : in a fix, predicament Antonyms : advantage, good fortune Example Sentence : Most of the students are in a quandary about their future plans after they have completed their education. 4. QUIP ( NOUN ): A clever remark Synonyms : banter, gag Antonyms : praise, flattery Example Sentence : She is quite intelligent and is in the habit of making quips. 5. PERNICIOUS ( ADJECTIVE ): destructive Synonyms : injurious, unsafe Antonyms : safe, harmless Example Sentence : Her approach is self-pernicious, she needs to improve a lot.

1. RADIANCE ( NOUN ): brightness Synonyms : luminescence, brilliance Antonyms : dullness, darkness Example Sentence : We were surprised by its radiance. 2. HALCYON ( ADJECTIVE ): calm Synonyms : peaceful, quiet Antonyms : agitated, excited Example Sentence : Halcyon days that appeared a few years back, now seem to be a dream. 3. AFFLUENCE ( NOUN ): wealth Synonyms : abundance, riches Antonyms : rags, trash Example Sentence : Affluence in his life made him forget the value of character. 4. HOLOCAUST ( NOUN ): destruction Synonyms : carnage, massacre Antonyms : peace, truce Example Sentence : The Third world war is bound to bring about a nuclear holocaust. 5. JOCUND ( ADJECTIVE ): elated Synonyms : blithe, jocose Antonyms : sad, gloomy Example Sentence : Despite reeling under heavy debt Mr. Micawber was a jocund character. 6. KNOTTY ( ADJECTIVE ): complicated Synonyms : confusing, perplexing Antonyms : easy, facile Example Sentence : Since Independence

1. AMASS ( VERB ): collect Synonyms : garner, compile Antonyms : disperse, divide Example Sentence : He has no time to do good for others and appears to be more interested in amassing wealth. 2. ATONE ( VERB ): make amends Synonyms : improve, repair Antonyms : spoil, disagree Example Sentence : You must atone for the injustice you have done to innocent people. 3. AFFLUENCE ( NOUN ): wealth Synonyms : abundance, abundance Antonyms : dearth, lack Example Sentence : Affluence in his life made him forget the value of character. 4. AFFRAY ( NOUN ): brawl Synonyms : assault, attack Antonyms : peace, truce Example Sentence : The timely action of the police averted serious mishap of the affray between the two communities. 5. BEGUILE ( VERB ): cheat Synonyms : delude, deceit Antonyms : loyal, be honest Example Sentence : Don’t be beguiled by the pleasant manners of hypocrites. 6. BROACH ( VERB ): open up discussion Synonyms : bring up, moot Antonyms : take back

1. PROCLIVITY ( NOUN ): inclination Synonyms : predilection, penchant Antonyms : dislike, disinclination Example Sentence : Some employees are never satisfied because they have proclivity towards complaining. 2. PASSING ( ADJECTIVE ) : transitory Synonyms : temporary, brief Antonyms : thorough, lasting Example Sentence : Don’t be proud of your beauty because it is passing in nature. 3. QUISLING ( NOUN ): traitor Synonyms : betrayer, deserter Antonyms : l oyal, faithful Example Sentence : The Mughals and the English always depended on quislings to defeat their indomitable enemies. 4. POIGNANT ( ADJECTIVE ): sharp Synonyms : acute, biting Antonyms : blunt, calm Example Sentence : The poignant cries of an orphaned children moved everybody present at the funeral. 5. OBVIATE ( VERB ): make unnecessary Synonyms : counteract, forestall Antonyms : support, allow Example Sentence : The use of computers in offices will obviate the need for further recruitment of the

1. ZEALOT ( NOUN ): fanatic Synonyms : die hard, extremist Antonyms : conservative, moderate Example Sentence : The zealots are offensive to those who believe in humanitarian service. 2. WAN ( ADJECTIVE ) : light Synonyms : fade, dim Antonyms : clear, bright Example Sentence : She looked wan and weak after long illness. 3. WAIVE ( VERB ): stop Synonyms : let go, give up Antonyms : carry out, continue Example Sentence : Government is thinking of waiving of import duty on life saving drugs. 4. VITUPERATIVE ( ADJECTIVE ): insulting Synonyms : calumniating, underestimating Antonyms : praising, commending Example Sentence : It is a pity that modern politicians indulge in vituperating criticism in every election campaign. 5. VITIATE ( VERB ): destroy Synonyms : annihilate, negate Antonyms : help, aid Example Sentence : The Reservation policy has vitiated Indian society giving rise to castist policy. 6. UMBRAGE ( NOUN ): offence Synonyms : anger, resentment A

1. PRODIGY ( NOUN ): person or thing that is extraordinary Synonyms : whiz, wunderkind Antonyms : imbecile, normality Example Sentence : Maria could play the piano at age 5, so many people considered her to be a prodigy. 2. PROLOCUTOR ( NOUN ): person in charge of proceedings Synonyms : administrator, chairperson Antonyms : nobody, follower Example Sentence : He was twice prolocutor of the lower house of convocation for the province of Canterbury. 3. SKIRT ( VERB ): border; be on the edge. Synonyms : bound, surround Antonyms : let go, centre Example Sentence : The dust skirted near the window panes. 4. MUSHROOM ( VERB ) : sprout; grow quickly Synonyms : flourish, shoot up Antonyms : shrink, decrease Example Sentence : Although this plant is popularly termed the "meadow mushroom," it never as a rule grows in meadows. 5. RAMIFY ( VERB ): branch Synonyms : bifurcate, divulge Antonyms : abridge, combine Example Sentence : These plants ramify early an

1. COMMEMORATE ( VERB ): honor, observe occasion Synonyms : Salute, Memorialize Antonyms : disregard, Overlook Example Sentence : To commemorate the food-rich holiday, we've compiled a few recipes to help you celebrate. 2. AUSTERE ( ADJECTIVE ): severe in manner or appearance; uncompromising; strict; forbidding Synonyms : Stringent, Sober Antonyms : Flexible , Elaborate Example Sentence : In the past I was very good about working within an austere food budget. 3. OMINOUS ( ADJECTIVE ): menacing, foreboding Synonyms : dark , Gloomy Antonyms : bright , cheerful Example Sentence : Our attention was immediately drawn to the ominous warning signs of land mines. 4. ORACULAR ( ADJECTIVE ): prophetic Synonyms : divining , foretelling Antonyms : conceal , suppress Example Sentence : His rare pronouncements on art were treated as oracular in his time, and still are in ours. 5. AFICIONADO ( NOUN ): a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity

1. DIATRIBE ( NOUN ): bitter words Synonyms : scolding, invective Antonyms : praise, recommendation Example Sentence : The coach's diatribe against the umpire was a futile gesture. 2. CORDIAL ( ADJECTIVE ) : heartfelt Synonyms : affable, friendly Antonyms : hostile, indifferent Example Sentence : The cordial relation of the neighbours has got hampered after the fight. 3. EBULLIENT ( ADJECTIVE ): enthusiastic Synonyms : vivacious, high spirited Antonyms : disinterested, unenthusiastic Example Sentence : His ebullient behaviour towards his work is the reason behind his quick success. 4. FLUKE ( NOUN ): stroke of luck Synonyms : fortunate, windfall Antonyms : certain, planned Example Sentence : It was just a fluke when my father found my ring in the backyard. 5. EFFETE ( ADJECTIVE ): self-indulgent Synonyms : spoilt, destroyed Antonyms : disciplined, proper Example Sentence : How do you mould an effete movie actor into a believable paramilitary soldier? 6

1. SETBACK ( NOUN ): misfortune Synonyms : disappointment, blow Antonyms : boost, assistance Example Sentence : The quick action of the police proved a setback for the terrorists. 2. LUKEWARM ( ADJECTIVE ): lightly heated Synonyms : warm, tepid Antonyms : chilly, cold Example Sentence : He requested a bowl of lukewarm water. 3. VANGUARD ( NOUN ): leader Synonyms : lead, forerunner Antonyms : followers, supporters Example Sentence : He is a superb vanguard of our department. 4. HEED ( NOUN ): attention Synonyms : consideration, cognizance Antonyms : disdain, heedlessness Example Sentence : You should not pay heed to anyone who tries to break your concentration. 5. SUMMON ( VERB ): call to a place Synonyms : assemble, invite Antonyms : disperse, dismiss Example Sentence : They summoned the leaders to their chamber for counselling. 6. UNSTEADILY ( ADVERB ): unequally Synonyms : unevenly, haphazardly Antonyms : equally, evenly Example Sentence : The tasks

1. DIFFIDENT ( ADJECTIVE ): shy Synonyms: timid, hesitant Antonyms: confident, brave Example Sentence: He was a diffident child in such a large family. 2. DERIDE ( VERB ): mock Synonyms : rap, incite Antonyms : praise, commend Example Sentence : He was derided by his colleague for his foolish project. 3. FRAY ( NOUN ): brawl Synonyms : melee, contest Antonyms : harmony, peace Example Sentence : An ordinary brawl soon turned into a devastating riot. 4. HERETIC ( NOUN ): cynic Synonyms : pagan, apostate Antonyms : adherent, faithful Example Sentence : Your heretic speeches may land you in deep trouble. 5. IMPERTINENT ( ADJECTIVE ): impolite Synonyms : blushing, ill-mannered Antonyms : mannered, nice Example Sentence : Not to be impertinent is one of the characteristics of a good leader. 6. LACONIC ( ADJECTIVE ): brief Synonyms : concise, compact Antonyms : wordy, prolific Example Sentence : He described the incident in a laconic way. 7. NEXUS ( NOU

1. ADVERTENT ( ADJECTIVE ): intentional Synonyms : inattentive, careless Antonyms : attentive, contemplative Example Sentence: His advertent rude behaviour towards the younger ones will gain him no respect. 2. AFFINITY ( NOUN ): similarity Synonyms : liking, closeness Antonyms : dislike, hatred Example Sentence: The writing skills of the two writers reflect affinity. 3. BRACE ( NOUN ): support to strength Synonyms: pair, stimulating Antonyms: loosen, unfasten Example Sentence: You should brace yourself when the sand storm hits your area. 4. CONFISCATE ( VERB ): seize Synonyms: command, annex Antonyms: give, offer Example Sentence: The king’s army confiscated the town near the valley. 5. BALK ( VERB ): cramp Synonyms: dodge, evade Antonyms: aid, help Example Sentence: While my dog loves to go for walks in good weather, he will always balk if he gets the slightest whiff of rain in the air. 6. GAUCHE ( ADJECTIVE ): awkward Synonyms: clumsy, inept Anto