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1. DISTORTION (NOUN): deformity

Synonyms: bias, misuse                       

Antonyms: clarity, perfection

Example sentence:

Private tuitions is against the backdrop of a distortion that India’s school system 

must be prepared for.

  1. LITIGATION (NOUN):lawsuit

Synonyms: prosecution, legal action          

Antonyms: disputation, lawlessness

Example sentence:

Our company wishes to avoid litigation.

  1. BACKDROP (ADJECTIVE):background

Synonyms: ground, scene              

Antonyms: foreground, centre

Example sentence:

Against this backdrop, Google appears.

  1. CONSENSUS (NOUN):general agreement

Synonyms: accord, consent                  

Antonyms: misunderstand, confuse

The scientists were unable to reach a consensus on the best way to isolate the 

bacteria.

  1. EXTRAORDINARY (ADJECTIVE):exceptional

Synonyms: amazing, phenomenal            

Antonyms: believable, common

Example sentence:

My parents are extraordinary people.

  1. IMPRESSION (NOUN):impact

Synonyms: influence, sway                   

Antonyms: fact, reality

Example sentence:

It created a strong impression on me.

  1. ASSURANCE (NOUN):affirmation

Synonyms: assertion, guarantee     

Antonyms: doubt, confusion

Example sentence:

He gave me an assurance.

  1. RESORT (VERB):apply

Synonyms: exercise, utilise         

Antonyms: abstain, ignore

Example sentence:

Others will resort to the practice.

  1. SUBSTANTIVE (ADJECTIVE):essential

Synonyms: important, key          

Antonyms: unimportant, inessential

Example sentence:

Why should she take the herb when there is no substantive proof it will ease her 

pain?

  1. COMPARABILITY (NOUN):analogy

Synonyms: correlation, reform       

Antonyms: difference, dissimilarity

Example sentence:

It is equally necessary to ensure comparability of conditions.

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