- DISPEL (VERB): allay
Synonyms: drive away thought, resolve
Antonyms: recall, take in
Example Sentence: The flowers from my husband do not dispel the fact I believe he is cheating on me.
- LAY DOWN (VERB): command
Synonyms: impose, order
Antonyms: implore, request
Example Sentence: The major laid down the army.
- PREMISE (NOUN): presumption
Synonyms: proposition, supposition
Antonyms: denial, rejection
Example Sentence: Your theory is faulty because anyone can dispel the premise with a simple experiment.
- UNPALATABLE (ADJECTIVE): not tasting good
Synonyms: distasteful, unsavory
Antonyms: delicious, savory
Example Sentence: What an unpalatable Chowmin! she exclaimed.
- AFTERMATH (NOUN): impact
Synonyms: outcome, consequences
Antonyms: source, origin
Example Sentence: Although the aftermath was daunting, nothing could compare to the moment that the tornado struck the building.
- ABSOLUTE (ADJECTIVE): without limit
Synonyms: infinite, unlimited
Antonyms: bounded, limited
Example Sentence: our idea has really an absolute influence.
- PREPONDERATE (VERB): dominate
Synonyms: dictate, overrule
Antonyms: follow, lose
Example Sentence: Do not even think of preponderating me.
- DILUTE (VERB): adulterate
Synonyms: make thinner, water down
Antonyms: make thicker, concentrate
Example Sentence: To obtain the effect you want, firstly dilute the paint with a little bit of oil.
- MOOT (ADJECTIVE): doubtful
Synonyms: dubious, questionable
Antonyms: proven, definite
Example Sentence: The use of phonetic transcription is a moot question.
- TRAGIC (ADJECTIVE): appalling
Synonyms: awful, deplorable
Antonyms: pleasant, wonderful
Example Sentence: Merriam saw the tragic women of the wards.
