- DETER (VERB): block any action
Synonyms: avert, impede
Antonyms: incite, instigate
Example Sentence: We shall deter any activity that is detrimental to the security of the nation.
- FELICTIOUS (ADJECTIVE): suitable
Synonyms: apt, germane
Antonyms: infelicitous, unsuitable
Example Sentence: Give them a felicitous reply so that they don’t dare to question you again.
- SCRUTINIZE (VERB): examine closely
Synonyms: analyze, dissect
Antonyms: neglect, forget
Example Sentence: They have tried to scrutinize the problems very closely.
- PREMEDITATE (VERB):plan
Synonyms: aim, plot
Antonyms: neglect, ignore
Example Sentence: He will premeditate before acting on the instructions given by us.
- THORNY (ADJECTIVE):sharp
Synonyms: barbed, stinging
Antonyms: smooth, unpointed
Example Sentence: He had to face a sharp criticism from the management for his actions.
- EMPOWER (VERB):give power
Synonyms: entitle, vest
Antonyms: disenfranchise, revoke
Example Sentence: Today, we need to empower women of our country so that they can achieve their dreams.
- IDENTIFY (VERB):recognize
Synonyms: pinpoint, spot
Antonyms: overlook, confuse
Example Sentence: We need to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of our situation.
- KEEN (ADJECTIVE): enthusiastic
Synonyms: eager, spirited
Antonyms: apathetic, ignorant
Example Sentence: They are keen on becoming successful in life.
- BANISH (VERB): expel
Synonyms: exile, discard
Antonyms: incorporate, permit
Example Sentence: He will banish you from the realm if you don’t mend your ways.
- COG (NOUN): main part of device
Synonyms: cogwheel, pinion
Antonyms: accessories, prop
Example Sentence: The cog of the vehicle must be restored for repairing the vehicle.
