1. LANGUISH (VERB):droop

Synonyms: deteriorate, dwindle                              

Antonyms: develop, grow

Example sentence:

I pray that the judge gives the criminal a lifetime to languish in prison.

 

2. GRIMLY (VERB):harshly

Synonyms: brutally, powerfully                       

Antonyms: weakly, infirmly

Example sentence:

The old man smiled grimly at him.

3. INADEQUATE (NOUN):defective

Synonyms: faulty, incompetent                   

Antonyms: adequate, capable

Example sentence:

Hospital was criticized for providing inadequate medical care.

4. RELEASE (NOUN):clemency

Synonyms: discharge, absolution                      

Antonyms: imprisonment, restraint

The ceremony included the release of two white doves.

5. INCONSISTENCY (NOUN):deviation

Synonyms: difference, disparity                      

Antonyms: accord, agreement

Example sentence:

The inconsistency was glaringly evident.

6. ONEROUS (ADJECTIVE):arduous

Synonyms: backbreaking, burdensome                    

Antonyms: effortless, easy

Example sentence:

Taking care of the puppy is an onerous task.

7. OFFENCE (NOUN):misdemeanour

Synonyms: felony, delinquency     

Antonyms: defence, protection

Example sentence:

There came a news of new offence for obtaining property illegally.

8. DETENTION (NOUN):custody

Synonyms: arrest, detainment            

Antonyms: freedom, liberation

Example sentence:

He was kept in detention.

9. PANACEA (NOUN):elixir

Synonyms: cure, relief             

Antonyms: disease, injury

Example sentence:

This medicine proved a panacea for tuberculosis.

10. INCARCERATION (NOUN):captivity

Synonyms: confinement, imprisonment         

Antonyms: emancipation, discharge  

Example sentence:

The public would not be served by Raviraj’s incarceration.