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Vocabulary Words - 08.12.2016

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Vocabulary Words - 08.12.2016
1. IRASCIBLE (ADJECTIVE): Grumpy

Synonyms: cranky, cantankerous 

Antonyms: pleasant, happy

Example Sentence: 

My dog is irascible and has to be kept on a leash at all times.


2. JESTER (NOUN): Joker

Synonyms: comedian, humorist Antonyms: killjoy, spoilsport

Example Sentence:

The child will dance with the jester for a while longer. 


3. SALIENT (ADJECTIVE): Important

Synonyms: noticeable, prominent Antonyms: unimportant, inconspicuous

Example Sentence:

The salient feature on his face is his big nose.


4. SECLUDE (VERB): Cloister

Synonyms: ostracize, sequester Antonyms: combine, release

Example Sentence:

I seclude myself from others in the party.


5. SUMPTUOUS (ADJECTIVE): Luxurious 

Synonyms: splendid, elegant Antonyms: inferior, unimpressive

Example Sentence:

The chef prepared a sumptuous lunch for the guests.


6. AUSTRAL (ADJECTIVE): Very hot

Synonyms: blazing, parched Antonyms: freezing, damp

Example Sentence: 

This summer season was austral.


7. KITSCH (NOUN): Corny

Synonyms: gimcrack, clinquant Antonyms: authentic, utilitarian

Example Sentence: 

The lava lamp is an outlandish example of seventies kitsch.


8. TAWDRY (ADJECTIVE): Gaudy

Synonyms: flashy, showy Antonyms: sophisticated, drab

Example Sentence:

She wore a very tawdry dress in the party yesterday.


9. OVERTURE (NOUN): Introduction

Synonyms: opening, preliminary Antonyms: conclusion, ending

Example Sentence:

This novel’s overture is marvellous.


10. PROPITIATE (VERB): Conciliate

Synonyms: appease, assuage Antonyms: agitate, incite

Example Sentence:

After Justin forgot his wife’s birthday, he tried to propitiate the situation by purchasing her the diamond necklace.

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