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Nosedive –
As noun – Drop / Plunge

Nose – dive –

As verb – Plunge / Decline

Antonym- Rise / Climb





Abstain – Cease / Refrain / Withhold/ Forbear

Antonym – Continue / Embrace


It is a verb.



Abstinence – Chastity / Self – restraint / Avoidance / Shuffle

Antonym – Indulgence / Intoxication

It is a noun.







Arsenal – armoury / Factory / Magazine / Helper / Aider / Equipment

Antonym – Debt

It is a noun.



Propagation – Extension / Stretch / Reach / Tension / Reproduce / Multiply


Antonym – Conceal / Hide

It is a noun.



Vermin – Hound



It is a noun.





Demeanour – Behaviour / Attitude




It is a noun.



Splurge – Endeavour / Persevere





It is a noun.




Breadwinner – A man / woman who earns money to support his / her family




It is a noun.



Exponent – Index / Example / Illustration / Interpreter


Antonym – Antagonist / Opponent

It is a noun.




Relics – Debris / Ruins / Remains / Memorabilia / Vestiges

It is a noun.



Breakneck – Rapid / Galloping / Dangerous / Risky

Antonym – Safe / Slow

It is an adjective.





Heinous -Shocking / Damned / Horrific / Disgusting / Abominable

Antonym – Desirable / Acceptable

It is an adjective.



Defame – Condemn / Slander / Denounce / Blame / Calumniate




It is a verb.


Rigorous – Accurate / Burdensome / Strict / Tough


Antonym – Careless / Imprecise


It is an adjective.

Home Task – 1. Try to use these words and their synonyms and antonyms to make sentences.

2. Try to change the parts of speech of these words.