1. TENABLE (ADJECTIVE): arguable
Synonyms: defensible, justifiable Antonyms: unjustifiable, unreasonable
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2. TRANSPIRE (VERB): occur
Synonyms: arise, ensue Antonyms: cause, stop
Example Sentence:
The phenomenon of a planet coming across the Earth transpired at mid-night.
3. UNTOWARD (ADJECTIVE): troublesome
Synonyms: perverse, disturbing Antonyms: happy, suitable
Example Sentence:
The behaviour of some actors is untoward.
4. THRIVE (VERB): flourish
Synonyms: bloom, boom Antonyms: cease, decrease
Example Sentence:
A weak, pale, tiny plant thrives in a broad sunlight.
5. UNFLAGGING (ADJECTIVE): persistent
Synonyms: tireless, unceasing Antonyms: wavering, weary
Example Sentence:
I was impressed with her unflagging efforts to save life.
6. TEMPORIZE (VERB): procrastinate
Synonyms: delay, stall Antonyms: advance, go ahead
Example Sentence:
In hopes of moving their test to next week, the students will temporize at the beginning of class.
7. TORRID (ADJECTIVE): blazing
Synonyms: very hot, parched Antonyms: damp, wet
Example Sentence:
It was a torrid weather out there.
8. UNFLINCHING (ADJECTIVE): resolute
Synonyms: courageous, fearless Antonyms: fearful, timid
Example Sentence:
She gave an unflinching nod to the skydiving.
9. TUMULT (NOUN): uproar
Synonyms: agitation, commotion Antonyms: calmness, agreement
Example Sentence:
While the political candidate’s popularity rating continues to fall, his office has declined into a state of tumult.
10. TEMERITY (NOUN): boldness
Synonyms: effrontery, audacity Antonyms: cowardice, humility
Example Sentence:
I see temerity in his journalism.