1). ascertain (v)
to find out
Still to this day people are trying to ascertain the
identity of Jack the Ripper.
Synonym(s)
discover
determine
establish
2). Cogent (adj)
forceful, convincing, relevant, to the point
Though Barkley made a
cogent argument,
many youths
Synonym(s)
look to the wrong people to be
persuasive
role models.
compelling
Antonym(s)
unconvincing
weak
ineffective
3). expunge (v)
to erase, obliterate, destroy
In a feeble attempt to expunge his wrongdoing, Homer
got flowersSynonym(s)
for Marge.
Antonym(s)
To delete
annihilate
To insert
4). finite (adj)
having limits; lasting for a limited time
McDonald’s sells their McRib for a finite amount of
time, forcing
people to wait another year
before it is served
Antonym(s)
Synonym(s)
again.
unlimited
limited
bounded
immeasurable
measureable
Eternal
5). malevolent (adj)
spiteful, showing ill will
Ego enjoyed writing the malevolent reviews of
restaurants
that he did not enjoy.
Antonym(s)
Synonym(s)
malicious
kind
wicked
benevolent
sinister
compassionate
6). supercilious (adj)
proud and contemptuous; showing scorn because of a
feeling of superiority
LaughsSynonym(s)
erupted from the crowd asAntonym(s)
the supercilious
fighter was knocked out after showing off.
humble
snobbish
patronizing
overbearing
meek
7). venial (n)
easily excused; pardonable
To many people it would be venial, but Harrison
decided to Synonym(s)
teach Gunderson a lesson about
taking his pizza.
Antonym(s)
forgivable
unforgivable
inexcusable
8). Altruistic (adj.)
unselfishly concerned with the welfare of others
No one would confuse the little brat for being altruistic.
Antonym(s)
Synonym(s)
selfless
Selfish
Self-centered
9). clemency (n.)
mercy, humaneness
The Trekkie nerds set their phasers to kill and decided to
show no
clemency to the Star Wars nerds
who dared to
Synonym(s)
Antonym(s)
insult William Shatner.
harshness
leniency
gentleness
severity
cruelty
10). dearth (n.)
a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply
Dave’s speech at Tim’s wedding had a complete dearth
of tact as he
mentioned vomiting and Antonym(s)
Tim’s ex-fiance.
Synonym(s)
want
A surplus
An insufficiency
abundance
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