Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 13 April 2018

1. IMMURE (VERB): confine
Synonyms: incarcerate, imprison
Antonyms: release, let go
Example Sentence: Garry was immured in an asylum.

2. INHIBITED (ADJECTIVE): constrained
Synonyms: repressed, reserved
Antonyms: extroverted, outgoing
Example Sentence: He was an inhibited soul.

3. TENURE (NOUN): time in a position of responsibility
Synonyms: ownership, occupation
Antonyms: vacancy, nonentity
Example Sentence: They have a right to a fair rent and security of tenure.

4. FIXITY (NOUN): determination
Synonyms: steadfastness, decidedness
Antonyms: instability, infirmity
Example Sentence: Everybody was impressed with her fixity.

5. STIFFEN (VERB): reinforce
Synonyms: toughen, strengthen
Antonyms: weaken, discourage
Example Sentence: Attempts to intimidate them have only stiffened their resolve.

6. PRECEDE (VERB): antecede
Synonyms: predate, predate
Antonyms: follow, go after
Example Sentence: A gun battle had preceded the explosions.

7. PROTAGONIST (NOUN): combatant
Synonyms: hero, idol
Antonyms: antagonist, opponent
Example Sentence: He was playing the main protagonist of a theatrical show.

8. IMPEACHMENT (NOUN): allegation
Synonyms: complaint, denunciation
Antonyms: commendation, exculpation
Example Sentence: He has made the detailed impeachment of the witness.

9. IMPINGE (VERB): encroach
Synonyms: infringe, intrude
Antonyms: dodge, avoid
Example Sentence: New cascading would impinge on a public.

10. EUPHORIA (NOUN): elation
Synonyms: joy, glee
Antonyms: sadness, unhappiness
Example Sentence: The lyrics of his song is filled with euphoria.