Synonyms: embarrassing, disgraceful
Antonyms: respectable, honorable
Antonyms: respectable, honorable
Example Sentence:
The family was very embarrassed about their son’s ignominious behavior at the gathering.
2. ILLUSTRIOUS (ADJECTIVE): famous
Synonyms: esteemed, eminent Antonyms: insignificant, unimportant
Example Sentence:
Number of illustrious players have lead this team.
3. IMPORTUNE (VERB): insist
Synonyms: demand, beseech Antonym: dissuade, prevent
Example Sentence:
The players were importuned by the coach to run another mile.
4. IMPUDENT (ADJECTIVE): shameless
Synonyms: brazen, audacious Antonyms: humble, polite
Example Sentence:
The impudent student had the nerve to counter the principal’s order.
5. INCOMMODIOUS (ADJECTIVE): inconvenient
Synonyms: uncomfortable, awkward Antonyms: convenient, handy
Example Sentence:
The incommodious mattress caused me severe back ache.
6. JUNTA (NOUN): council
Synonym: faction, cabal Antonym: single, individual
Example Sentence:
After the dictator died the country was taken over by a junta of former officials.
7. JUVENILE (ADJECTIVE): childish
Synonyms: adolescent, young Antonyms: mature, experienced
Example Sentence:
The pick pocket was held in a juvenile facility as they were too young for jail.
8. JEER (VERB): ridicule
Synonyms: taunt, hoot Antonyms: compliment, laud
Example Sentence:
The winning team jeered the opponents as their captain flaunted the trophy.
9. JETTISON (VERB): throw overboard
Synonyms: dump, discard Antonyms: hold, keep
Example sentence:
I will keep the good experiences and jettison the bad ones before I leave this city.
10. JADED (ADJECTIVE): exhausted
Synonyms: bored, tired Antonyms: lively, energized
Example Sentence:
The participants were so jaded from the task that they didn’t even bother to wait for the results.
