Noun /ˈviːtəʊ/
a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a lawmaking body

Synonyms: rejection, vetoing, dismissal, denial, declination, turndown

Antonyms: approval, OK

neither state was given a veto over amendments to the Act

Adjective /ˈmaʊntɪd/
riding an animal, typically a horse, especially for military or other duty

mounted police controlled the crowd

Noun /ˈkaʊəd/
a person who is contemptibly lacking in the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things

Synonyms: weakling, namby-pamby, mouse

Antonyms: hero

they had run away—the cowards!

Adjective /ˈmɪnɪm(ə)l/
of a minimum amount, quantity, or degree; negligible

Synonyms: very little, minimum, the smallest amount of

Antonyms: maximal

the aircraft suffered minimal damage

Adjective /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/
completely engrossing; compelling

Synonyms: fascinating, gripping, engrossing, very interesting, very exciting, thrilling

Antonyms: boring, dull

the book is a riveting account of the legendary freedom fighter

Noun /ˈspanə/
a tool with a shaped opening or jaws for gripping and turning a nut or bolt.

Noun /skruː/
a short, slender, sharp-pointed metal pin with a raised helical thread running round it and a slotted head, used to join things together by being rotated so that it pierces wood or other material and is held tightly in place.

Synonyms: bolt, fastener, turn, twist, wrench, lever

she was frightened by the look of the screws

Adjective /ˈtiːdɪəs/
too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous

Synonyms: boring, monotonous, dull, deadly dull, uninteresting, unexciting

Antonyms: exciting, interesting

a tedious journey

Verb /pəˈpɛtʃʊeɪt/
make (something) continue indefinitely

Synonyms: keep alive, keep going, keep in existence, preserve, conserve, sustain

the confusion was perpetuated through inadvertence

Verb /kənˈsəːv/
protect (something, especially something of environmental or cultural importance) from harm or destruction

Synonyms: preserve, protect, maintain, save, safeguard, keep

Antonyms: squander, waste

the funds raised will help conserve endangered meadowlands

Adjective /ɪnˈkeɪpəb(ə)l/
unable to do or achieve (something)

Synonyms: incompetent, inept, lacking ability, no good, inadequate, not good enough

Antonyms: capable, competent, capable of, able to, open to

Wilson blushed and was incapable of speech

Noun /əˈlɑːm/
an anxious awareness of danger

Synonyms: fear, anxiety, apprehension, trepidation, nervousness, unease

Antonyms: calmness, composure

the boat tilted and the boatmen cried out in alarm

Adjective /ˈɛlɪdʒɪb(ə)l/
having the right to do or obtain something; satisfying the appropriate conditions

Synonyms: entitled, permitted, allowed, qualified, desirable

Antonyms: ineligible

customers who are eligible for discounts

Verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/
protect and care for (someone) lovingly

Synonyms: adore, hold dear, love, care very much for, feel great affection for, dote on

Antonyms: neglect, abandon

he needed a woman he could cherish

Verb /ˈdʒʌstɪfʌɪ/
show or prove to be right or reasonable

Synonyms: give grounds for, give reasons for, give a justification for, show just cause for, explain, give an explanation for

the person appointed has fully justified our confidence

Verb /dɪˈspʌɪz/
feel contempt or a deep repugnance for

Synonyms: detest, hate, loathe, abhor, abominate, execrate

Antonyms: like, respect

he despised himself for being selfish

Noun /dɪˈspɛː/
the complete loss or absence of hope

Synonyms: hopelessness, desperation, distress, anguish, pain, unhappiness

Antonyms: hope, joy

a voice full of self-hatred and despair

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Verb /əˈdɔː/
love and respect (someone) deeply

Synonyms: love dearly, love, be devoted to, dote on, care for, hold dear

Antonyms: hate, loathe, detest

he adored his mother

Verb /kənˈfjuːz/
make (someone) bewildered or perplexed

Synonyms: bewilder, baffle, mystify, bemuse, perplex, puzzle

Antonyms: enlighten, simplify, distinguish

past and present blurred together, confusing her still further

Noun /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal

Synonyms: allegiance, faithfulness, fidelity, obedience, fealty, adherence

Antonyms: disloyalty, treachery

his extreme loyalty to the Crown