1. WAIL (VERB): cry loudly
Synonyms: fuss, grieve
Antonyms: approve, be happy
Example : He puts his hands over his ears and continues to wail.
2. IDEATE (VERB): contemplate
Synonyms: appreciate, speculate
Antonyms: disregard, ignore
Example : Joshua first ideated his vision of a water garden for his backyard after he went on a sightseeing tour of water fountains in Kansas City.
3. NOVITIATE (NOUN): beginner
Synonyms: novice, learner
Antonyms: expert, professional
Example : I myself would like to tell all novitiate engineering students that when they choose their specialization, the essential point to consider is whether the choice articulates their inner feelings and aspirations. - A P J Abdul Kalam, "Wings of Fire"
4. PAEAN (NOUN): hymn of praise
Synonyms: ode, praise
Antonyms: criticize
Example : This book is a paean to India, yet it emanates from the pen of a United Nations Official who has lived outside India for most of his adult life. - Shashi Tharoor, "The Great Indian Novel"
5. DICTUM (NOUN): saying; proverb
Synonyms: adage, maxim
Example : Some of the age old dictums are full of wisdom.
6. INCANTATION (NOUN): spell, magic
Synonyms: enchantment, charm Antonyms: reality, truth
Example : To our surprise, the wizard's incantation eventually turned the small pebble into gold coins.
7. PECCADILLO (NOUN): small fault
Synonyms: impropriety, indiscretion Antonyms: major fault
Example : The accused was joking in the court as if the bombing was a mere peccadillo and not a serious crime.
8. REMONSTRATE (VERB): argue against
Synonyms: blame, censure Antonyms: accept, agree
Example : Even though the baller remonstrated along with the wicket-keeper, the umpire did not
listen and stayed with his decision.
9. REDOLENT (ADJECTIVE): aromatic; suggestive
Synonyms: perfumed, evocative Antonyms: unpleasant, bland
Example : The flower arrangements in the wedding party were both beautiful and redolent.
10. POLEMIC (ADJECTIVE) : argumentative
Synonyms: belligerent, contrary Antonyms: harmonious, similar
Example : The document is a convincing polemic that reveals the corruption rampant in the corporation.
Synonyms: fuss, grieve
Antonyms: approve, be happy
Example : He puts his hands over his ears and continues to wail.
2. IDEATE (VERB): contemplate
Synonyms: appreciate, speculate
Antonyms: disregard, ignore
Example : Joshua first ideated his vision of a water garden for his backyard after he went on a sightseeing tour of water fountains in Kansas City.
3. NOVITIATE (NOUN): beginner
Synonyms: novice, learner
Antonyms: expert, professional
Example : I myself would like to tell all novitiate engineering students that when they choose their specialization, the essential point to consider is whether the choice articulates their inner feelings and aspirations. - A P J Abdul Kalam, "Wings of Fire"
4. PAEAN (NOUN): hymn of praise
Synonyms: ode, praise
Antonyms: criticize
Example : This book is a paean to India, yet it emanates from the pen of a United Nations Official who has lived outside India for most of his adult life. - Shashi Tharoor, "The Great Indian Novel"
5. DICTUM (NOUN): saying; proverb
Synonyms: adage, maxim
Example : Some of the age old dictums are full of wisdom.
6. INCANTATION (NOUN): spell, magic
Synonyms: enchantment, charm Antonyms: reality, truth
Example : To our surprise, the wizard's incantation eventually turned the small pebble into gold coins.
7. PECCADILLO (NOUN): small fault
Synonyms: impropriety, indiscretion Antonyms: major fault
Example : The accused was joking in the court as if the bombing was a mere peccadillo and not a serious crime.
8. REMONSTRATE (VERB): argue against
Synonyms: blame, censure Antonyms: accept, agree
Example : Even though the baller remonstrated along with the wicket-keeper, the umpire did not
listen and stayed with his decision.
9. REDOLENT (ADJECTIVE): aromatic; suggestive
Synonyms: perfumed, evocative Antonyms: unpleasant, bland
Example : The flower arrangements in the wedding party were both beautiful and redolent.
10. POLEMIC (ADJECTIVE) : argumentative
Synonyms: belligerent, contrary Antonyms: harmonious, similar
Example : The document is a convincing polemic that reveals the corruption rampant in the corporation.