| Word (Part of Speech) | Meaning | Synonyms | Antonyms | Usage in Sentence |
| Provoke (v) | To anger, arouse, or bring to action | Incite, irritate, trigger | Soothe, calm, pacify | His rude remarks were enough to provoke a heated argument. |
| Recalcitrant (adj./n) | Marked by stubborn resistance or defiant of authority | Uncooperative, defiant | Compliant, obedient | The recalcitrant student refused to follow the school rules. |
| Secrete (v) | To ensconce, conceal, or stow | Hide, conceal, stash | Reveal, expose | The animal secretes nectar to attract pollinators. |
| Squander (v) | To spend foolishly or waste | Waste, misuse, dissipate | Save, conserve | He squandered all his inheritance on worthless investments. |
| Abate (v) | To lessen in intensity or degree | Diminish, decrease, subside | Increase, intensify | The storm began to abate after several hours. |
| Accolade (n) | An expression of praise | Tribute, honor, award | Criticism, censure | The author received an accolade for her outstanding novel. |
| Adulation (n) | Excessive praise or intense adoration | Flattery, worship, admiration | Criticism, disdain | The celebrity was uncomfortable with the constant adulation. |
| Aesthetic (adj.) | Dealing with or responsive to art or beauty | Artistic, tasteful, visual | Unattractive, displeasing | The architect’s design was praised for its aesthetic appeal. |
| Ameliorate (v) | To make better or more tolerable | Improve, enhance, mitigate | Worsen, aggravate | The government took steps to ameliorate the living conditions. |
| Ascetic (n) | One who practices rigid self-denial, esp. religiously | Monk, hermit, abstainer | Hedonist, indulger | The ascetic gave up all worldly pleasures for spiritual growth. |
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