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1). Willy-nilly (Adverb)Â
Definition: without direction or planning; haphazardly
Synonyms: haphazardly, at random, randomly, without planning, without method
Antonyms: rather, readily, soon, willingly
Usage: cars and trucks were parked willy-nilly
2). Inclusive (Adjective)Â
Definition:Â including all the services or items normally expected or required
Synonyms: all-in, all-inclusive, with everything included, comprehensive
Antonyms: exclusive, incomprehensive, narrow
Usage: menus stating fully inclusive prices
3). Lavish (Adjective)Â
Definition: sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious
Synonyms:sumptuous, luxurious, luxuriant, lush, gorgeous, costly, opulent, grand, elaborate, splendid, rich, regal, ornate, expensive
Antonyms: meagre, frugal, mean, scant
Usage: a lavish banquet
4). Spawn (Verb)Â
Definition: produce or generate a large number of
Synonyms:  give rise to, bring about, occasion, generate, engender, originate, lead to, result in, effect, induce, initiate, start, set off;
Antonyms: destroy, kill, stop
Usage: the decade spawned a bewildering variety of books on the forces
5). Uncertainty (Noun)Â
Definition: the state of being uncertain
Synonyms:unpredictability, unreliability, riskiness, chanciness, precariousness, unsureness
Antonyms: certainty, predictability, confidence
Usage: times of uncertainty and danger
6). Vicious (Adjective)Â
Definition: deliberately cruel or violent.
Synonyms:brutal, ferocious, savage, violent, dangerous, ruthless, remorseless, merciless, heartless, callous, cruel, harsh, cold-blooded, inhuman, fierce
Antonyms: gentle, kindly, benevolent
Usage: a vicious assault
7). Impose (Verb)Â
Definition:Â force (an unwelcome decision or ruling) on someone.
Synonyms:  foist, force, thrust, inflict, obtrude, press, urge
Antonyms: disorder, forget, prevent, displace, overlook
Usage: the decision was theirs and was not imposed on them by others
8). Retaliatory (Adjective)Â
Definition: characterized by a desire for revenge
Synonyms: reciprocate, get, pay, recompense, repay, requite
Antonyms: depart, lose, forgive, leave, take, pardon
Usage: fears of a retaliatory attack by the victim’s friends
9). Zealous (Adjective)Â
Definition: having or showing zeal
Synonyms: fervent, ardent, fervid, fiery, passionate, impassioned, devout, devoted
Antonyms: apathetic, indifferent
Usage: the council was extremely zealous in the application of the regulations
10). Asymmetry (Noun)Â
Definition: lack of equality or equivalence between parts or aspects of something; lack of symmetry
Synonyms: Â imbalance, crookedness, inequality, unevenness
Antonyms: symmetry, balance, correspondence
Usage: there was an asymmetry between the right and left ears
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