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Subaltern – subordinate / inferior / assistant / secondary / underling / ancillary / junior

Antonym – superior / senior


It is a noun.


Ovation – acclamation / applause / Victory


Antonym – criticism / disapproval / booing /

It is a noun.



Bolster

As verb –

boost / aid / cushion / buttress / sustain / support / reinforce

Antonym – discourage / hinder / weaken

As noun –

Arch / bracket / cantilever / column / pedestal




Fulfilment – execution / accomplishment / attainment / achievement / gratification / implementation / perfection / realisation

Antonym – unfulfillment / dissatisfaction / disappointment

It is a noun.



Anticipation– expectation / Foreknowledge / expectancy / apprehension / hope

Antonym – ignorance / unreadiness

It is a noun.




Reigning


prevailing / ruling / controlling / dominating


Antonym – subordinate / secondary

It is an adjective.





Acclimatisation – adaptation / adjustment / acclimation

Antonym – maladaptation

It is a noun.

## Home Task – 1. Make sentences with these words. 2. Try to change the parts of speech of these words.