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1. CABAL (NOUN)
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a plot against something or someone
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Synonyms
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conspiracy, scheme
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Antonyms
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honesty, loyalty
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Example Sentence
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The independent
rebels in the company came together to form a cabal in order to replace the
M.D.
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2. CADAVER (NOUN)
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a lifeless body that is used for research
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Synonyms
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corpse, carcass
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Antonyms
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being, vitality
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Example Sentence
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Jenny fainted
while dissecting her first cadaver.
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3. CAVIL (VERB)
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to find faults about something minor
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Synonyms
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quibble, criticize
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Antonym
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approve, praise
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Example Sentence
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As always my boss
was not easy to please and managed to find something to cavil about my work.
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4. CHRONIC (ADJECTIVE)
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appearing for a lengthy period of time
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Synonyms
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incessant, persistent
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Antonyms
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acute, temporary
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Example Sentence
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Mr. Harold can’t
walk without a cane as he has been suffering from chronic arthritis for 10
years.
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5. CLICHE (NOUN)
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a word or phrase used excessively
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Synonyms
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adage, slogan
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Antonyms
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atypical, unheard
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Example Sentence
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James repeated a
cliché from a movie because he could not come up with anything original.
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6. COHESIVE (ADJECTIVE)
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closely united
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Synonyms
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tenacious, connected
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Antonym
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separated, detached
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Example Sentence
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Our football team
despite their different backgrounds, was able to play as a cohesive team.
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7. COLOSSAL (ADJECTIVE)
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extremely large in size
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Synonyms
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enormous, behemoth
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Antonyms
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miniscule, miniature
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Example Sentence
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The new campus is
colossal in size and can accommodate thousands.
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8. CONCOCT (VERB)
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to make something using cleverness or
ability
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Synonyms
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fabricate, envisage
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Antonyms
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ruin, demolish
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Example Sentence
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Mrs Jane was able to concoct a story for
coming late to the party.
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9. CRAVEN (ADJECTIVE)
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cowardly
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Synonyms
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chicken, gutless
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Antonyms
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brave, courageous
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Example sentence
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The craven CEO
fled the conference when the media enquired about the bankruptcy.
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10. CULPABLE (ADJECTIVE)
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guilty
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Synonyms
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blamable, responsible
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Antonyms
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innocent, blameless
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Example Sentence
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Robert was found culpable of the murder and
sentenced to life imprisonment by the judge.
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11. ADIEU (NOUN)
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a farewell
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Synonyms
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parting, valediction
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Antonyms
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greeting, welcome
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Example sentence
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There was a
bittersweet adieu between me and my sister while leaving for another state.
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12. SATIRE (NOUN)
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a literary work that makes fun of its
subject
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Synonyms
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spoof, mockery
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Antonyms
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seriousness, gravity
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Example sentence
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The pamphlet I
got was nothing but a satire aimed at ridiculing the government, by the
opposition.
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13. MONSTROSITY (NOUN)
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abnormality
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Synonyms
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hideousness, eyesore
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Antonym
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attractive, beauty
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Example Sentence
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In an old town filled with historical
artistries, the ruins of the fallen bridge stand out as a monstrosity.
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14. SLEIGHT (VERB)
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trick into
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Synonyms
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deception, stratagem
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Antonyms
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honesty, truthfulness
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Example Sentence
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With a sleight of hands, the magician fooled
the viewers into thinking he switched the cards.
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15. LOLL (VERB)
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to act in a leisurely manner
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Synonyms
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sprawl, slouch
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Antonyms
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energize, straighten
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Example Sentence
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As children we
were never allowed to loll in front of the television in the summers.
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16. MORBID (ADJECTIVE)
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associated with unpleasant things
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Synonyms
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sickly, pessimistic
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Antonym
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cheerful, pleasant
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Example Sentence
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The morbid
pictures of the casualties should never have been telecasted on the news
channels.
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17. OBEISANCE(NOUN)
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a respectful obedient attitude
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Synonyms
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salutation, homage
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Antonyms
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dishonor, treachery
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Example Sentence
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The soldiers
saluted the martyr as a sign of obeisance when his body was taken past them.
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18. MIRTHFUL(ADJECTIVE)
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filled with joy
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Synonyms
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blithe, merry
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Antonyms
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sad, morose
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Example Sentence
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The mirthful kids
couldn't stop smiling after receiving their Christmas gifts.
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19. NECESSITATE (VERB)
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to make essential
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Synonyms
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compel, behoove
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Antonyms
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disallow, dissuade
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Example sentence
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The proposal of
reducing the check in time through the airport security will necessitate the
hiring of more staff.
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20. MIRACULOUS (ADJECTIVE)
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astounding in a way that suggests a miracle
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Synonyms
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unbelievable, surprising
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Antonyms
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believable, plausible
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Example Sentence
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According to the legend of Rapunzel, the
young woman had miraculous hair that could heal the sick
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