1.Chaos(N):a state of complete confusion and disorder
synonyms-bedlam, disarray
Use-The house was in chaos after the party
2.Conceit(N):Vanity,self-admiration
synonyms-pomposity, pride
Use-The ill-advised conceit of the guardian angel dooms the film from the start.
3.Bolster(v):to improve or make stronger
synonyms-boost, reinforce
Use-Falling interest rate may help to bolster up the economy.
4.Diaphanous(Adj):a very transparent cloth, gossamer
synonyms-pellucid,transculent
Use-A diaphanous silk veil looks very graceful.
5.Egalitarian(Adj): advocating full political and social equality for all people.
synonyms-equable, unprejudiced
Use-Some leaders believe in an egalitarian society.
6.Emancipate(V):to set free
synonyms-liberate, release
Use-The emancipation of women has been quite pronounced in the 20th centaury.
7.Labyrinth(N):a complicated series of passagess
synonyms-maze, network
Use-He got lost again in the labyrinth of the corridors.
8.Prodigal(Adj):recklessly wasteful
synonyms-extravagant,lavish
Use-They criticized the administration for its prodigal ways.
9.Mutinous(Adj):rebellious
synonyms-insurgent, seditious
Use-The mutinous army refused to withdraw even though the commander asked it to do so.
10.Obliterate(v):to wipe out, destroy
synonyms-annihilate, eradicate
Use-The building was completely obliterated by the bomb.
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