1.COERCIVE (ADJECTIVE): relating to using force or threats Synonyms: bullying, violent Antonyms: agreement, approval Example Sentence: The SC has at last removed the coercive element it had unfortunately introduced by an interim order in November 2016. 2. STATUTORY (ADJECTIVE): enacted by statute Synonyms: lawful, legal Antonyms: illegal, illicit Example Sentence: The proposal was approved by the NTCA, a statutory body under the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests. 3. PATRONS (NOUN): supporter Synonyms: protector, financer Antonyms: antagonist, opponent Example Sentence: One of the three judges on the Bench had at an earlier hearing doubted the wisdom of asking patrons of cinema. 4. APPAREL (NOUN): clothing Synonyms: dress, garment Antonyms: denude, unveil Example Sentence: Global brands across different categories, from apparel to electronics to accessories will be aided through this concept. 5. UNETHICAL (ADJECTIVE): not morally correct Synonyms: corrupt, crooked Antonyms: appropriate, ethical Example Sentence: It was mired in allegations of bribery and going soft on unethical doctors 6. CONSCIENTIOUS (ADJECTIVE): wishing to do one’s work Synonyms: fastidious, meticulous Antonyms: careless, indifferent Example Sentence: Conscientious doctors tended to avoid such elections. 7. PROVINCE (NOUN): territories, region Synonyms: colony, county Antonyms: avocation, recreation Example Sentence: About 70% of Indians live in rural provinces. 8. SKYROCKET (VERB): increase rapidly Synonyms: catapult, escalate Antonyms: descend, decrease Example Sentence: The trade deficit has skyrocketed. 9. SCRUTINY (NOUN): search Synonyms: examination, inspection Antonyms: ignorance, avoidance Example Sentence: She inspects my room with scrutiny. 10. SECLUDED (ADJECTIVE): sheltered and private Synonyms: lonely, isolated Antonyms: extroverted, sociable Example Sentence: He is rigidly secluded, but intrigue is frequent.