1. DAINTY(ADJECTIVE): Delicate

Synonyms: charming, elegant               

Antonyms: awkward, clumsy

Example Sentence:

She is a dainty child.

2. DENIGRATE (VERB):Criticize unfairly

Synonyms: defame, disparage                

Antonyms: acclaim, approve

Example Sentence:

She was denigrated by her boss.

 

3. COARSE (ADJECTIVE): Unpolished

Synonyms: harsh, unrefined             

Antonyms: polite, civilized

Example Sentence:

His popularity among his friends has reduced because of his coarse manners.

4. CONTEMPTIBLE(ADJECTIVE):Despicable

Synonyms: pitiful, vile            

Antonyms: respectful, admirable

Example Sentence:

The snobs in society look down at the poor with despicable attitude.

5. BEWILDER (VERB):Confuse

Synonyms: perplex, baffle    

Antonyms: inform, enlighten

Example Sentence:

This question of yours bewildered me.

6. ABRIDGMENT (NOUN): Summary 

Synonyms: synopsis, analysis   

 

 Antonyms: elaborate, expand

Example Sentence:

The act of abridgment of the holy books is not liked by the respective religious scholars.

7. 
   APLOMB (NOUN):Calmness

Synonyms: coolness, composure   

Antonyms:  awkwardness, confusion 

Example Sentence:

I admire his aplomb under pressure. 

8. BRUSQUE (ADJECTIVE):Abrupt

Synonyms: brisk, gruff  

      

Antonyms:  smooth, polished

Example Sentence:

The inexperienced delivered her speech in a brusque manner.

9. ABDUCT (VERB):Steal 

Synonyms: carry off, kidnap     

Antonyms:  give away, surrender

Example Sentence:

The abducted goods are still untraceable.

10. DOUR (ADJECTIVE):Unyielding 

Synonyms: gloomy, stern         

Antonyms:  cheery, genial

Example Sentence:

He is a dull and a dour boy.