Vocabulary Words

1. OBNOXIOUS (ADJECTIVE): offensive

Synonyms: abominable, repulsive

Antonyms: lovable, decent

Example :

He is an obnoxious person in a dozen different ways.

2. ALLEGIANCE (NOUN): loyalty

Synonyms: deference, faithfulness Antonyms: apathy, dishonor

Example :

I swore no allegiance to David.

3. FORSAKE (VERB): abandon

Synonyms: disown, spurn Antonyms: allow, approve

Example :

When you forsake a divine code, it has a way of forsaking you.

4. CONTENT (VERB): Happy

Synonyms: joyous, impressed Antonyms: disappoint, depress

Example :

He was more than content to spend his first day on the bunny slope.

5. IMPLICIT (VERB): unspecific

Synonyms: unclear, ambiguous Antonyms: explicit, specific

Example :

Although you never stated I could use your car, your permission was implicit when you handed me your car keys.

6. CONTEMPLATE (ADJECTIVE): think

Synonyms: mull, consider Antonyms: forget, ignore

Example :

We contemplated the possibility that I have totally lost my sanity.

7. CRUTCH (NOUN): support

Synonyms: cane, brace Antonyms: blockage, injury

Example :

Tom could not walk without crutches.

8. SHAM (ADJECTIVE): bogus

Synonyms: fictitious, dummy Antonyms: authentic, sincere

Example :

The protection granted to them was merely a sham.

9. CONSENSUS (NOUN): accord

Synonyms: harmony, unity Antonyms: denial, refusal.

Example :

“All are in a consensus that Sasha dug her own grave” said Das.

10. SHADY (ADJECTIVE): covered

Synonyms: dark, indistinct Antonyms: clear, distinct

Example:

The shady park and the flower gardens are a popular resort of the people.