consumption (n): the amount used or eaten
Synonyms: consuming, burning
Antonyms: fasting, starvation
E.g.: As a nation, our consumption of junk food is horrifying.
hierarchies (n): a system in which people or things are arranged according to their importance
Synonyms: grouping
Antonyms: -
E.g.: Some monkeys have a very complex social hierarchy.
ironic (adj): interesting, strange or funny because of being very different from what you would usually expect
Synonyms: acrid, alert
Antonyms: considerate
E.g.: It is ironic that although many items are now cheaper to make, fewer people can afford to buy them.
nominate (v): to officially suggest someone for an election, job, position or honour
Synonyms: propose, appoint
Antonyms: ignore, pass over
E.g.: He's been nominated by the Green Party as their candidate in the next election.
appeal (n): when a lot of people are asked to give money, information or help
Synonyms: apply, resort
Antonyms: denial, disavowal
E.g.: They're launching an appeal to raise money for famine victims.
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