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  1. SIESTA(ADJECTIVE): Nap

Synonyms: doze, drowse                

Antonyms: awake, aware

Example Sentence:

He was clicked taking siesta during work.

  1. SCRIMMAGE (NOUN):Battle

Synonyms: scuffle, fight                

Antonyms: peace, harmony

Example Sentence:

There held a huge scrimmage in that village.

 

  1. SEDITION (NOUN): Rebellion

Synonyms: insubordination, mutiny             

Antonyms: obedience, submission

Example Sentence:

He was charged of sedition.

  1. SCREECH(VERB):Howl

Synonyms: shout, scream            

Antonyms: whimper, bleat

Example Sentence:

The dog was screeching.

  1. SENILITY (NOUN):Dotage

Synonyms: caducity, decrepitude    

Antonyms: infancy, adolescence

Example Sentence:

He is on the onset of senility.

  1. SOJOURN (NOUN):Stay

Synonyms: rest, stop                   

Antonymsgo, travel

Example Sentence:

It was a pleasant sojourn.

  1. SIDESTEP (VERB):Dodge

Synonyms: avoid, duck                  

Antonyms: face, meet

Example Sentence:

Don’t sidestep your responsibilities. 

  1. NEFARIOUS (ADJECTIVE): Heinous

Synonyms: horrible, odious   

Antonyms: pleasant, wonderful

Example Sentence:

The minor has committed a nefarious crime.

  1. CROTCHETY (ADJECTIVE):Cantankerous

Synonyms: grumpy, grouchy           

Antonyms: happy, cheerful

Example Sentence:

You are to deal with these crotchety people.

  1. SUPERVENE (VERB):Chase

Synonyms: ensue, pursue   

Antonyms: precede, retreat

Example Sentence:

He was supervened during his course of action.

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