VOCABULARY

1. PROSPECT (NOUN): hope
Synonyms: likelihood, expectation 
Antonyms: viewlessness, dimness 
Example Sentence: 
There was no prospect of a better day. 

2. UNPRECEDENTED (ADJECTIVE): unexpected
Synonyms: unmatched, unequalled 
Antonyms: normal, common 
Example Sentence: 
The government took the unprecedented step of releasing confidential correspondence. 

3. FORBEARANCE (NOUN): patient self-control
Synonyms: tolerance, patience 
Antonyms: impatience 
Example Sentence: 
His unfailing courtesy and forbearance under great provocation. 

4. NASCENT (ADJECTIVE): budding
Synonyms: growing, developing 
Antonyms: developed, mature 
Example Sentence: 
The Indian space industry is nascent at the moment. 

5. KUDOS (NOUN): applause
Synonyms: esteem, praise 
Antonyms: dishonour, denunciation 
Example Sentence: 
The hockey team was given kudos during a celebratory pep rally after they won. 

6. CONSENT (NOUN): assent
Synonyms: agreement, permission 
Antonyms: dissent, disagreement 
Example Sentence: 
Change was made without the consent. 

7. CULMINATION (NOUN): climax
Synonyms: peak, pinnacle 
Antonyms: nadir 
Example Sentence: 
The deal marked the culmination of years of negotiation. 

8. PEER (NOUN): fellow
Synonyms: co-worker, compeer 
Antonyms: commoner, junior 
Example Sentence: 
He has got criticism from his peers. 

9. CODIFY (VERB): organize
Synonyms: systematize, arrange 
Antonyms: expunge, abrogate 
Example Sentence: 
The statutes have codified certain branches of common law. 

10. ACCOMMODATIVE (ADJECTIVE): corrupt
Synonyms: adaptative, adaptive 
Antonyms: maladaptive 
Example Sentence: 
She was understanding, accommodative, and always had a solution to all problems. 

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