1. EXCISION (NOUN): cutting

Synonyms: ablation, extirpation    Antonyms: addition, insertion

Example Sentence:

The excision of the weed plant was successfully done.

2. EXCRUCIATING (ADJECTIVE): torturous

Synonyms: agonizing, grueling        Antonyms: calm, mild

Example Sentence:

This is an excruciating task.

 

3. ETHOS (NOUN): ideology

Synonyms: mentality, mindset            Antonyms: body, physicality

Example Sentence:

He abides by his ethos.

4. EXPANSIVE(ADJECTIVE): broad

Synonyms: extensive, inclusive        Antonyms: narrow, reserved

Example Sentence:

This is an expansive project.

5. FACILE(ADJECTIVE): easy

Synonyms: effortless, glib     Antonyms:  arduous, confusing

Example Sentence:

She likes doing facile things. 

6. ENERVATE(ADJECTIVE): tire

Synonyms: debilitate, exhaust           Antonyms: energize, strengthen

                        

Example Sentence:

He was enervated by the mettlesome picnic.

7. EXALT (VERB):extol

Synonyms: glorify, laud            Antonyms: blame, castigate

Example Sentence: 

He exalted about his achievements yesterday.

8. EXIGUOUS (ADJECTIVE):scanty

Synonyms: bare, little     Antonyms: large, plenty

Example Sentence:

She poured an exiguous amount of dry yeast.

9. ENFEEBLE (VERB):make very weak

Synonyms: cripple, blunt        Antonyms:  invigorate, energize

Example Sentence:

This acid enfeebled the whole chemical reaction.

10. VICARIOUS(ADJECTIVE): done or felt for

Synonyms: delegated, deputed     Antonyms: compressed, insipid

Example Sentence:

 

John experienced vicarious pain as his wife’s leg is fractured.