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Vocabulary Words - 14.01.2017

Mahendra Guru
Vocabulary Words - 14.01.2017
1. JUNCTURE (NOUN): critical moment

Synonyms: condition, circumstance

Antonyms: blessing, advantage

Example Sentence:

At this juncture of life you must be wary of strangers.


2. IRONIC (ADJECTIVE): sarcastic

Synonyms: arrogant, mocking Antonyms: straight, sincere

Example Sentence:

There was an ironic counterpoint buried in the music and lyrics.


3. ITINERANT (ADJECTIVE): roaming

Synonyms: nomadic, roving Antonyms: settled, permanent

Example Sentence: 

As an itinerant auctioneer he became well acquainted with the Germans in the S.E.


4. IRREVOCABLE (ADJECTIVE): fixed, unchangeable

Synonyms: immutable, irreversible Antonyms: alterable, revocable

Example Sentence:

If you really love someone, then your feelings are irrevocable.


5. JUBILATION (NOUN): rejoicing

Synonyms: happiness, joy Antonyms: sadness, sorrow

Example Sentence:

The victory of Indian hockey team was celebrated with jubilation.


6. IMPUGN (VERB): criticize, challenge

Synonyms: assail, tar Antonyms: agree, allow

Example Sentence:

The lawyer impugned the witness's story.


7. MENACE (NOUN): danger

Synonyms: threat, hazard Antonyms: safety, comfort

Example Sentence:

Terrorism is a potential menace to the integrity of the country.


8. INANE (ADJECTIVE): stupid

Synonyms: absurd, asinine Antonyms: bright, intelligent

Example Sentence:

He always had an inane grin.


9. PENURY (NOUN): extreme poverty

Synonyms: barrenness, dearth Antonyms: plenty, sufficiency

Example Sentence:

If you don’t start to save money, you will spend your final years in penury.


10. IMPETUOUS (ADJECTIVE): acting without thinking

Synonyms: ardent, impulsive Antonyms: calm, sensible

Example Sentence:

His impetuous behavior landed him in prison.



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