WORDS
1.RECALCITRANT (ADJECTIVE): disobedient
Synonyms: fractious, obstinate
Antonyms: agreeable, compliant
Example Sentence: Despite being offered treats by his parents, the little boy was still recalcitrant about doing his homework.
- REFRAIN (VERB):stop oneself from doing something.
Synonyms: withhold, abstain
Antonyms: allow, continue
Example Sentence:You must refrain from all interference.
- OSTRACIZE (VERB):exile
Synonyms: blackball, exclude
Antonyms: accept, admit
Example Sentence:Sadly, the rich children ostracize the other girl because she comes from a poor family.
- RIFE (ADJECTIVE):overflowing
Synonyms: abundant, alive
Antonyms: limited, uncommon
Example Sentence:The beach is rife with young people during the summer months.
- OPPORTUNE (ADJECTIVE):advantageous
Synonyms: apt, auspicious
Antonyms: inappropriate, unfortunate
Example Sentence:The teenager knew there would never be an opportune time to tell her parents that she was pregnant.
- RANKLE (VERB):annoy
Synonyms: anger, bother
Antonyms: calm, assist
Example Sentence: The fact the plane is leaving two hours late is certainly going to rankle the passengers.
- NOISOME (ADJECTIVE): immoral
Synonyms: baneful, dangerous
Antonyms: upright, moral
Example Sentence: The dog’s noisome act is making me feel ill.
- MORATORIUM (NOUN):suspension
Synonyms: ban, delay
Antonyms: continuation, continuance
Example Sentence:A large number of politicians and voters would like to see a moratorium placed on home foreclosures.
- NEXUS (NOUN): middle
Synonyms: center, connection
Antonyms: divorce, exteriority
Example Sentence:Today Facebook seems to be the nexus of communication.
- NETTLE (VERB):provoke
Synonyms: annoy, disgust
Antonyms: appease, comfort
Example Sentence:My brother often nettles me by reading my diary.
