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 (NOUN): link
Synonyms: bond, connection Antonyms: interruption, exteriority
Example Sentence:
There is always a nexus between politicians and police.
8. QUIRK (NOUN): strange act
Synonyms: knack, quibble Antonyms: conformity, normality
Example Sentence:
It was not just another quirk by Ramesh, it was well planned.
9. REMONSTRATE (VERB): protest
Synonyms: complain, dispute Antonyms: agree, concede
Example Sentence:
The officials remonstrated against the injustice in their department.
10. TRYST (NOUN): meeting
Synonyms: appointment, rendezvous Antonyms: separation, division
Example Sentence:
His success is nothing but his tryst with destiny.