1. CYNICALLY (ADVERB):  Without hope

Synonyms: sadly, gloomily    

     

Antonyms: hopefully, confidently

Example Sentence:

An aspirant retuned cynically, after appearing for his exam.

2. BUDGE (VERB):Dislodge from staid position

Synonyms: bend, move     

Antonyms: remain, stay

Example Sentence:

He budged the stick easily.

3. CONTENTIOUS (ADJECTIVE):Causing or likely to cause an argument

Synonyms: quarrelsome, debatable      

Antonyms: agreeable, acceptable

Example Sentence:

How should this contentious issue be handled?

4. IMPERTINENT (ADJECTIVE):Impolite

Synonyms: blushing, ill-mannered         

 Antonyms: mannered, nice

Example Sentence:

Not to be impertinent is one of the characteristics of a good leader.

5. NEXUS (NOUN):Link

Synonyms: bond, connection            

Antonyms: interruption, exteriority

Example Sentence:

There is always a nexus between politicians and police.

6. FRAY (NOUN):Brawl

Synonyms:  melee, contest 

        

Antonyms: harmony, peace

Example Sentence:

Like any other day, it was just a fray among the neighbours.

7. 
   QUIRK (NOUN): Strange act

Synonyms: knack, quibble    

Antonyms:  conformity, normality

Example Sentence:

It was not a quirk but a well-planned strategy. 

8. PELF (NOUN):Money

Synonyms: wealth, loot        

Antonyms:  lack, need

Example Sentence:

Pelf makes the world go around.

9. SCUTTLE (VERB):To scamper or dash

Synonyms: hasten, rush     

Antonyms:  linger, drag

Example Sentence:

Because I was running late, I had to scuttle through the airport parking lot.

10. SUAVE (ADJECTIVE):Smooth

Synonyms: gracious, affable        

 Antonyms:  unpolished, unfriendly

Example Sentence:

He is a suave orator.