1. DIRE (ADJECTIVE):Terrible
Synonyms: Dreadful, Appalling
Antonyms: Excited
Example Sentence:
Misuse of drugs have dire consequences.
2. SEVERELY (ADVERB):Seriously
Synonyms: Gravely, Critically
Antonyms: Slightly
Example Sentence:
Our business has been severely affected by the slowdown.
3. CONVICTION (NOUN):Sentence
Synonyms: Judgement
Antonyms: Acquittal
Example Sentence:
She had a previous conviction for a similar offence.
4. DISPUTE (VERB):Challenge
Synonyms: Contest, Deny
Antonyms: Accept
Example Sentence:
The accusations on him are entirely disputed.
5. HARROW (VERB):Distress
Synonyms: Trouble, Afflict
Antonyms: Calm
Example Sentence:
Rima could take it, whereas I'm harrowed by it.
6. BOLSTER (VERB):Strengthen
Synonyms: Support, Reinforce
Antonyms: Avoid
Example Sentence:
The fall in interest rates is starting to bolster confidence.
7. DISORIENTED (ADJECTIVE):Confused
Synonyms: Bewildered, Perplexed
Antonyms: Oriented
Example Sentence:
She was so disoriented that Joe had to walk her to her room.
8. AUGMENT (VERB):Increase
Synonyms: Add to, Supplement
Antonyms: Decrease
Example Sentence:
He augmented his summer income by painting.
9. INNATE (ADJECTIVE):Inborn
Synonyms: Natural, Inbred
Antonyms: Acquired
Example Sentence:
Her innate capacity for organization.
10. DEFY (VERB): Disobey
Synonyms: Go against,Flout
Antonyms: Obey
Example Sentence:
She is a woman who defies convention.
