1. APATHY (NOUN): uncaring attitude
Synonyms: indifference, lethargy
Antonyms: interest, sensitivity
Example Sentence: Apathy is helpful in dealing with criticism.
2. ANTIPATHY (NOUN): strong dislike
Synonyms: animosity, antagonism
Antonyms: friendliness, sympathy
Example Sentence: His antipathy is towards everyone who hates his views.
3. FIRM (ADJECTIVE): fixed
Synonyms: rigid, stiff
Antonyms: vulnerable, facile
Example Sentence: The firm bolder didn’t move an inch during the earthquake.
4. JOLLY (ADJECTIVE): joyful
Synonyms: chipper, convivial
Antonyms: depressed, gloomy
Example Sentence: A jolly person is liked by everyone.
5. SCRUPULOUS (ADJECTIVE): extremely careful
Synonyms: fastidious, meticulous
Antonyms: inaccurate, negligent
Example Sentence: The scrupulous chef made a delicious soup.
6. LAVISH (ADJECTIVE): splendid
Synonyms: bountiful, extravagant
Antonyms: scanty, barren
Example Sentence: The lavish inventory provides all the required resources.
7. SERVILE (ADJECTIVE): humble
Synonyms: craven, obsequious
Antonyms: aggressive, dominant
Example Sentence: Servile employees have more successful careers than dominant ones.
8. VERACITY (NOUN): truth
Synonyms: authenticity, credibility
Antonyms: dishonesty, falsehood
Example Sentence: Still the evidence for this comes from one anonymous source, so its veracity remains uncertain.
9. VIVACITY (NOUN): liveliness
Synonyms: gusto, enthusiasm
Antonyms: listlessness, lethargic
Example Sentence: To the matter of her appearance: There is no question that her seasoned beauty and vivacity are ingredients in the Palin cocktail.
10. UNFETTERED (ADJECTIVE): unburdened
Synonyms: free, loose
Antonyms: restricted, burdened
Example Sentence: Cutler says he got unfettered access to the magazine-making process after he took the simple step of asking for it.