USEFUL VOCABULARY ♥ WORDS FOR ALL COMPARATIVE EXAM: 1. *COERCIVE (ADJECTIVE): persistent* Synonyms: insistent, pressing Antonyms: powerless *Example Sentence:* The governor has a hereditary army for coercive purposes. 2. *OUTLAY (NOUN): expenditure* Synonyms: expenses, spending Antonyms: income *Example Sentence:* A modest outlay on local advertising was spent. 3. *SANCTIFY (VERB): consecrate* Synonyms: bless, ordain Antonyms: deconsecrate *Example Sentence:* He was consecrated bishop of York. 4. *CONTEMPORARY (ADJECTIVE): present* Synonyms: modern, present-day Antonyms: old-fashioned, out of date *Example Sentence:* The event was recorded by a contemporary historian. 5. *PROPONENT (NOUN): supporter* Synonyms: upholder, exponent Antonyms: opponent *Example Sentence:* He is a strong proponent of the free market and liberal trade policies. 6. *ADHERE (VERB): abide by* Synonyms: stick to, hold to Antonyms: flout, ignore *Example Sentence:* All drivers must adhere to speed limit...