1. PIQUANT (ADJECTIVE): acrid
Synonyms: sharp, stinging
Antonyms: blunt, mild
Example Sentence: Some chemicals have a very pungent smell.
2. CHEEKY (ADJECTIVE): bold
Synonyms: brash, audacious
Antonyms: afraid, fearful
Example Sentence: Kanika is an extremely cheeky girl.
3. PARAGON (NOUN): apotheosis
Synonyms: epitome, exemplar
Antonyms: imperfection, flow
Example Sentence: Kritika’s nature is paragon to everyone.
4. PARASITE (NOUN): barnacle
Synonyms: bloodsucker, deadbeat
Antonyms: benefactor, supporter
Example Sentence: Ruffians are parasite to their family.
5. KEN (NOUN): purview
Synonyms: acumen, apprehension
Antonyms: misconception, misinterpretation
Example Sentence: The politics in the office is beyond my ken.
6. SMUTTY (ADJECTIVE): dirty
Synonyms: indecent, bawdy
Antonyms: decent, respectful
Example Sentence: Satyen always cracks smutty jokes.
7. DEARTH (NOUN): paucity
Synonyms: scarcity, deficiency
Antonyms: plenty, affluence
Example Sentence: There is a dearth of evidence.
8. PLACID (ADJECTIVE): calm
Synonyms: serene, tranquil
Antonyms: agitated, disturbed
Example Sentence: Placid surroundings of Manali enthralled everyone.
9. AGONIZING (ADJECTIVE): bitter
Synonyms: disturbing, pathetic
Antonyms: soothing, pleasant
Example Sentence: Gauri has come across many agonizing experiences throughout her life.
10. PENURIOUS (ADJECTIVE): economical
Synonyms: penny-pinching, expedient
Antonyms: wasteful, improvident
Example Sentence: Laura is pretty much a penurious girl.
