1. HERETIC (NOUN): apostate
Synonyms: pagan, skeptic Antonyms: believer, disciple
Example sentence:
He was declared a heretic.
2. HOODWINK (VERB): deceive
Synonyms: swindle, dupe Antonyms: help, protect
Example sentence:
Don’t hoodwink into your parents.
3. HOSTILE (ADJECTIVE): belligerent
Synonyms: contentious, inhospitable Antonyms: friendly, pleasant
Example sentence:
The Governor faced hostile crowd when he visited the town.
4. BEREAVE (VERB): deprive
Synonyms: dispossess, leave Antonyms: keep, hold
Example sentence:
She is bereaved of happiness.
5. HALCYON (ADJECTIVE): peaceful
Synonyms: calm, pastoral Antonyms: agitated, aroused
Example sentence:
I want to lead a halcyon life.
6. DERELICT (ADJECTIVE): delinquent
Synonyms: abandoned, deserted Antonyms: careful, improved
Example sentence:
There was a derelict villa across the road.
7. HACKNEYED (ADJECTIVE): banal
Synonyms: corny, stale Antonyms: fresh, original
Example sentence:
That’s the hackneyed phrase, but it’s true.
8. HAGGARD (ADJECTIVE): weakened
Synonyms: worn, wan Antonyms: unworn, healthy
Example sentence:
She has been becoming haggard.
9. HYPOCRITE (NOUN): charlatan
Synonyms: imposter, trickster Antonyms: honest, pure
Example sentence:
Later Tom turned out to be a hypocrite.
10. HOAX (NOUN): trick
Synonyms: bluff, deceive Antonyms: be honest, be upright
Example sentence:
There wasn’t a bomb in the school at all – it was just a hoax.
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