VEX (verb) : ??????

Meaning: make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters.

Synonyms: afflict, agitate, annoy, exasperate

Antonyms: aid, appease, calm, comfort

Example: Because you are having a bad day, do not assume the entire world is out to vex you.

ABJECT (Adjective) : ???????

Meaning: of a situation or condition) extremely unpleasant and degrading

Synonyms: wretched, miserable, hopeless, pathetic, pitiful,

Antonyms: commendable, exalted, magnificent, worthy

Example: Janice was in such an abject state that she tried to kill herself.

COUNSEL (Noun): ???????

Meaning: advice, especially that given formally.

Synonyms: advice, guidance, direction, instruction,

Antonyms: ignorance, neglect

Example: He no longer came to me for counsel.

ROBUST (Adjective) : ?????

Meaning: strong and healthy; vigorous.

Synonyms: strong, vigorous, sturdy, tough,

Antonyms: weak, frail

Example: In order to be a fireman, one needs to be robust because fighting fires is a very difficult job.

ONUS (Noun): ???????

Meaning: Something that is one’s duty or responsibility.

Synonyms: burden, responsibility, liability, obligation

Antonyms: advantage, benefit

Example: As your mother, it is my onus to prepare you for a successful future.

LEGITIMATE (Adjective): ?????????

Meaning: conforming to the law or to rules.

Synonyms: legal, lawful, licit,

Antonyms: illegal, illegitimate

Example: Frank knew he needed a legitimate excuse to avoid jury duty.