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Just Vocabulary's Podcast is for anyone who wants to improve their English. This daily (Monday through Friday) 2-3 minute podcast covers new interesting words to amaze your friends. The ESL Podcast is hosted by Jan Folmer. If English is your Second Language; this podcast is for you.
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JV556 (Squalid and Winsome)
Author: Jan Folmer
Thu, Nov 05, 2009
SQUALID (adjective): 1 extremely dirty and unpleasant, dirty, run-down, or unsanitary, especially because of poverty;Â 2 showing a contemptible lack of moral standards:
Examples:
- The TV host made a squalid attempt to save himself from public embarrassment.
- Volunteers in South Africa worked to improve the squalid conditions of the slums.
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JV555 (Relish and Voracious)
Author: Jan Folmer
Fri, Oct 30, 2009
RELISH
Definition (noun, verb):Â (Verb)
1.   to enjoy or take great pleasure in an experience
2.   to enjoy the taste of a particular food or drink
3.   to give a pleasing taste to food, e.g. by adding spice or relish
Noun:
1.   enjoyment: a liking or appreciation of food or of an experience
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JV554 (Procrastinate and Unwitting)
Author: Jan Folmer
Sun, Oct 25, 2009
PROCRASTINATE (verb): to delay doing something that should be done, To put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness. To postpone or delay needlessly.
Examples:
- Marc warned his students not to procrastinate on the assignment because it could not be done in one day.
- Lisa procrastinated all afternoon until it was too late [...]
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JV553 (Palliate and Turgid)
Author: Jan Folmer
Tue, Oct 20, 2009
PALLIATE (verb) : 1. to try to make something seem less serious or severe, especially by offering excuses; 2. to make something less intense or severe; 3. to relieve the painful, physical symptoms of a disorder or disease.
Examples:
- Lisa works out everyday in order to palliate stress.
- The medical article addressed the many ways to [...]
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JV552 (Insouciant and Synthesis)
Author: Jan Folmer
Wed, Oct 14, 2009
INSOUCIANT (adjective): a relaxed and happy,  without worry or guilt: without worry, anxiety, or guilt–unconcerned.
Examples:
- Frank’s insouciant attitude toward money and the importance of saving will surely land him in financial trouble.
- The insouciant housekeeper didn’t notice that the dog had gotten out.
- Sometimes, Lisa admired Frank’s youthful insouciance, but other times she thought he [...]
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JV551 (Pariah and Preface)
Author: Jan Folmer
Wed, Oct 07, 2009
PARIAH = someone who has been outcast from society and is avoided by people, a person who is not accepted by a social group, especially because he or she is not liked, respected or trusted
Synonyms: outcast, vagrant, abomination, derelict, renegade, undesirable, castoff, reject
Antonyms: insider
Examples:
- The president became a pariah after he asked for another tax [...]
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JV550 (Sanguine and Prudent)
Author: Jan Folmer
Wed, Sep 30, 2009
SANGUINE = (adjective) having a cheerfully optimistic temperament or outlook–hopeful
Synonyms: upbeat, optimistic, positive, hopeful, expectant, enthusiastic, cheerful
Antonyms: hopeless, pessimistic
Examples:
- The hotel trained its human resources staff to choose employees with sanguine personalities
- Some people expect the economy to continue to improve, but others are less sanguine.
- Stock traders remained sanguine despite reduced profit margins.
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JV549 (Rectify and Impecunious)
Author: Jan Folmer
Wed, Sep 23, 2009
RECTIFY = (verb) to make something right again, to correct it
Synonyms: remedy, repair, right, correct, adjust, amend, fix, mend, improve, revise
Antonyms: ruin, damage, worsen
Examples:
- Frank tried to glue the vase back together, but unfortunately, he couldn’t rectify the break.
- His top priority as the new president was to rectify his predecessor’s mistakes.
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JV548 (Nepotism and Imbroglio)
Author: Jan Folmer
Wed, Sep 16, 2009
NEPOTISM: (noun) favoritism shown to relatives by those in power, favoritism shown by somebody in power to relatives and friends, especially in appointing them to good positions. using your power or influence to obtain good jobs or unfair advantages for members of your own family:
Synonyms: favoritism, partiality
Antonyms: nonpartisanship
Examples:
- The Italian Mafia practiced nepotism as [...]
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JV547 (Sporadic and Retort)
Author: Jan Folmer
Mon, Sep 14, 2009
SPORADIC = occurring occasionally at intervals that have no apparent pattern
Synonyms: occasional, infrequent, unconnected, scattered, uncommon, irregular
Antonyms: frequent, regular
Examples:
- The ambiguous economic report caused sporadic buying on wall street.
- The police’s sporadic attempts to sweep the drug pushers off the streets proved ineffective.
- The WTO meeting was disrupted by sporadic protests and riots.
- The weather [...]
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JV546 (Inculcate and Fret)
Author: Jan Folmer
Wed, Sep 09, 2009
INCULCATE = (verb)Â to teach or fix something in someone’s mind through forceful repetitio, to fix beliefs or ideas in someone’s mind, especially by repeating them often
Synonyms: drill, instill, impart, impress, imbue, condition, brainwash, indoctrinate, ingrain, influence
Antonyms: confuse
Examples:
- I inculcated obedience into my dog through consistent, positive reinforcement.
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JV545 (Infuse and Prodigy)
Author: Jan Folmer
Wed, Sep 02, 2009
INFUSE = (verb) 1. to fill or cause to be filled with emotion; 2. to fill by pouring; 3. to steep or soak something in a liquid in order to extract its flavor
Synonyms: steep, soak, introduce, inspire, instill, saturate, fill, ingrain, permeate, pervade
Antonyms: drain, remove
Examples:
- The coach infused sportsmanship into the players.
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JV544 (Sloth and Paramount)
Author: Jan Folmer
Wed, Aug 26, 2009
SLOTH = 1. a disinclination to do any work or activity; 2. a person who is lazy; 3. slow-moving animal found in Central and South America, an animal that moves very slowly and spends much of its time hanging upside down from trees
Synonyms: inaction, slowness, laziness, sluggishness, lethargy,
Antonyms: activity,
Examples:
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JV543 (Lampoon and Levee)
Author: Jan Folmer
Tue, Aug 18, 2009
LAMPOON = (n.) an artistic work that pokes fun or ridicules; (v.) to poke fun or ridicule
Synonyms: (n.) joke, parody, satire, skit, (v.) ridicule, make fun, satirize
Antonyms: documentary
Examples:
- No matter how good a leader he may be, there will always be comedians lampooning the President of the United states.
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JV542 (Penchant and Intrepid)
Author: Jan Folmer
Mon, Jul 27, 2009
PENCHANT = (noun) a strong liking for or tendency toward something, especially something that others may not look favorably on, liking or tendency: a strong liking, taste, or tendency for something.
Synonyms: inclination, affinity, tendency, predisposition
Antonyms: disinclination, dislike
Examples:
John’s penchant for taking clients to expensive restaurants is costing our company too much money.
Frank has a [...]
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JV541 (Obsolete and Foster)
Author: Jan Folmer
Sat, Jul 04, 2009
OBSOLETE = (adjective) no longer used, usually because it has been replaced with something better
Synonyms: outdated, discarded, unfashionable, old-fashioned, archaic, extinct, unused, antiquated
Antonyms: current, modern, fresh, up-to-date
Examples:
- Horse-drawn wagons became obsolete once the car was invented.
- Although much of today’s communication and correspondence takes place online, the postal service is not quite obsolete.
- Mobile phone [...]
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JV540 (Mercurial and Nonchalant)
Author: Jan Folmer
Mon, Jun 29, 2009
MERCURIAL = (adjective) 1. containing or being somehow related to mercury; 2. having a temperamental, active, or unpredictable personality; 3. quick, lively, and shrewd, like the god Mercury
Synonyms: erratic, changeable, fickle, volatile, unpredictable, fluctuating, temperamental, moody, lively, quick
Antonyms: constant, invariable, steady, stable, even
Examples:
- I wanted a mercurial thermometer but I got a digital one.
- The [...]
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JV539 (Hospitable and Influx)
Author: Jan Folmer
Sat, Jun 27, 2009
HOSPITABLE = (adjective) 1. welcoming and kind to guests; 2. pleasant and favorable; 3. open-minded and receptive
Synonyms:
welcoming, accommodating, cordial, generous, open, accessible, receptive
Antonyms:
inhospitable, hostile
Examples:- Many plants grow in the region’s hospitable climate. - It’s difficult to think of a less hospitable environment than the surface of the Moon.- My aunt was extremely hospitable. When I [...]
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JV538 (Precursor and Prosaic)
Author: Jan Folmer
Tue, Jun 23, 2009
PRECURSOR = (noun) 1. something which happened or existed before; 2. an indication that
someone or something is approaching; 3. in chemistry, a substance from
which another is formed
Synonyms:
forerunner, predecessor, originator, messenger, trailblazer, ancestor, founder, prototype
Antonyms:
follower
Examples:- The precursor to SyncMyMail’s current network infrastructure was slow and bulky. - Microsoft’s business model is much more streamlined and efficient, [...]
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JV537 (Robust and Reiterate)
Author: Jan Folmer
Sat, Jun 20, 2009
ROBUST = (adjective)
1. healthy, strong, and energetic; 2. built to be sturdy and durable;
3. requiring physical strength and endurance; 4. boisterous in manner;
5. hearty, full-flavored; 6. crude or rough
Synonyms:
healthy, strong, energetic, sturdy, solid, vigorous, hearty, rugged, full-bodied, flavorful, rude, rough
Antonyms:
frail, weak, feeble, tasteless
Examples:- Some people say that the host of JustVocabulary is a handsome, robust [...]
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JV536 (Prevaricate and Rationalize)
Author: Jan Folmer
Tue, Jun 16, 2009
PREVARICATE = (verb) be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information, get out of telling truth:to
avoid giving a direct and honest answer or opinion, or a clear and
truthful account of a situation, especially by quibbling or being
deliberately ambiguous or misleading
Synonyms:
equivocate, deceive, distort, evade, fabricate, falsify, mislead, stretch, misrepresent, lie
Antonyms:
tell the truth, [...]
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JV535 (Obviate and Plumb)
Author: Jan Folmer
Fri, Jun 12, 2009
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OBVIATE = (verb) 1. to prevent or overcome a problem by anticipating the problem in advance; 2. to [...]
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JV534 (Sluggard and Mollycoddle)
Author: Jan Folmer
Mon, Jun 08, 2009
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a slothful, lazy person, somebody who avoids work or physical exertion
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Synonyms:
slouch, loafer, laggard
Antonyms:
go-getter, dynamo
Examples:- I was a sluggard all day Sunday and did nothing but lay around [...]
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JV533 (Haven and Provisional)
Author: Jan Folmer
Wed, May 27, 2009
HAVEN = (noun) . safe place, refuge or shelter; 2. an ideal spot for something.
Synonyms:
refuge, shelter, sanctuary, haven, anchorage, port, marina
Examples:- The new, beach-front hotel was a perfect haven for tourists. - We hoped desperately to find a cave, as a haven from the blizzard- South Africa was not a safe havens for refugees from [...]
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JV532 (Wax and Trepidation)
Author: Jan Folmer
Thu, May 21, 2009
WAX = 1. to grow larger or more intense; 2. to take on a state or quality
Synonyms:
grow, increase, expand, broaden, intensify, become
Antonyms:
wane
Examples:- I sat on the shore and watched the waves wax and wane. - My friend started to wax philosophical after a couple glasses of wine. - As the moon waxes toward its full [...]
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JV531 (Moratorium and Temperate)
Author: Jan Folmer
Mon, May 18, 2009
MORATORIUM = (noun) suspension of activity for an agreed amount of time.
Synonyms:
suspension, freeze, halt, pause, stop, standstill
Antonyms:
beginning, commencement, continuation
Examples:- The Financial Director issued a spending moratorium until the company received a second round of funding. - It’s been four years now since John self-imposed a moratorium on flying, and he still refuses to [...]
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JV530 (Purvey and Riveting)
Author: Jan Folmer
Sat, May 16, 2009
PURVEY = (verb) 1. to provide goods and services, especially as a business; 2. to circulate gossip or information
Synonyms:
supply, provide, furnish, equip, stock, store, transfer, inform, circulate
Antonyms:
hinder, impede, limit
Examples:- The Italian government purveyed blankets and water to the earthquake victims. - Lisa considered herself a purveyor of news and opinion. - This company has purveyed [...]
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JV529 (Pathology and Probity)
Author: Jan Folmer
Thu, May 14, 2009
PATHOLOGY = (noun) 1. the scientific study of diseases; 2. a deviation from a healthy and normal condition
Synonyms:
study of disease
Examples:- Ask Angela about the disease that’s killing your roses; she specialized in plant pathology in college. - Don’t believe him; he’s a pathological liar. - I decided to specialize in pathology during my medical studies [...]
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JV527 (Foil and Harbor)
Author: Jan Folmer
Wed, May 13, 2009
FOIL = (verb) (v.) 1. to hinder someone’s efforts or thwart a plan; 2. to enhance
something by using contrast;
(n.) 1. something that serves as a useful contrast to something else;
2. thin, flexible metal, often aluminum
Synonyms:
(v.) thwart, prevent, hinder, baffle, prohibit, frustrate, counter, balk, (n.) contrast, antithesis, background
Antonyms:
(v.) help, aid, expedite
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JV528 (Impair and Oasis)
Author: Jan Folmer
Tue, May 12, 2009
IMPAIR = to worsen something or to make it less effective
Synonyms:
weaken, damage, injure, deteriorate, reduce, lessen, diminish
Antonyms:
improve
Examples:- Everyone knows that too much alcohol can impair a person’s driving ability. - My uncle is hearing-impaired, but he is excellent at reading lips.- Without glasses, his vision is seriously impaired. - A strained wrist will dramatically impair [...]
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JV526 (Fidelity and Extrovert)
Author: Jan Folmer
Fri, May 08, 2009
FIDELITY = (noun) 1. faithfulness to vow, duties, obligations, or observances; 2.
truthfulness and accuracy in reporting details or facts; 3. degree to
which electronic engineering accurately reproduces the sound or image
of its input signal
Synonyms: allegiance, faithfulness, loyalty,
devotedness, devotion, staunchness, adherence, constancy,
Antonyms:
infidelity, disloyalty, inaccuracy
Examples:- In some cases, analog recordings are of higher fidelity than digital. [...]
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JV525 (Galvanize and Ineluctable)
Author: Jan Folmer
Wed, May 06, 2009
GALVANIZE = (verb)
1. to stimulate a person or group into action; 2. to stimulate a part
of the body with an electric shock; 3. to coat iron or steel with zinc
for protection from rust and corrosion
Synonyms:
rouse, stimulate, provoke, excite, coat, protect, charge
Antonyms:
quiet, still
Examples:- The company SyncMyMail.com was galvanized to action when they found out their biggest
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JV524 (Nondescript and Peripheral)
Author: Jan Folmer
Mon, May 04, 2009
NONDESCRIPT = (adjective) lacking distinctive or interesting characteristics. dull, uninteresting, or without any distinguishing characteristics
Synonyms:
dull, drab, unremarkable, indistinguishable, uninteresting, common, ordinary, vague
Antonyms:
vivid, interesting, unique
Examples:- It was my first job interview – so I chose to wear a fairly nondescript, black suit.
- The newspaper article was largely nondescript and gave only perfunctory information. - Nobody [...]
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JV523 (Prostrate and Redolent)
Author: Jan Folmer
Sat, May 02, 2009
PROSTRATE = (adj.) 1. lying down, often on one’s face, either out of respect and
submissiveness; 2. lying down in a horizontal position due to illness
or lack of energy; 3. physically exhausted or emotionally overwhelmed;
(v.) 1. to lie down or throw oneself on the ground, especially in a
worshipful manner; 2. to exhaust, either physically or emotionally
Synonyms:
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JV522 (Saccharine and Preen)
Author: Jan Folmer
Wed, Apr 29, 2009
SACCHARINE = (adjective) 1 excessively sweet or sentimental. 2 too pleasant or charming, with too much feeling to be believed Synonyms:
ingratiating, sweet, sugary, syrupy, sugar-coated, oversentimental, cloying
Antonyms:
sour, bitter
Examples:- The actresses’ speech at the Oscars was so saccharine, I could hardly stomach it.- My girlfriend loved the movie but I thought it was ruined by its [...]
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JV521 (Hapless and Expedite)
Author: Jan Folmer
Sat, Apr 25, 2009
HAPLESS = (adjective) without luck, unfortunate, having, prone to, or marked by bad luckSynonyms: unlucky, unfortunateAntonyms: lucky, fortunateExamples:- The hapless wanderer could find no resting place and suffered another night in the bitter cold. - The hapless refugees were driven from their homes, families, and way of life. - Angela’s parents were the hapless victims [...]
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JV520 (Repulse and Spurious)
Author: Jan Folmer
Tue, Apr 21, 2009
REPULSE = (verb) 1. to drive back or repel; 2. to cause aversion or disgust; 3. to reject an approachSynonyms: repel, reject, rebuff, shun, stop, refuse, disgustAntonyms: captivate, welcomeExamples:- Now that Lisa is single again, she started dating. But on her last date she was repulsed by her date’s rude and disgusting behavior. - Since [...]
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JV519 (Potable and Resourceful)
Author: Jan Folmer
Fri, Apr 17, 2009
POTABLE = (adjective) suitable for drinking; (noun) a liquid, especially alcohol, that is suitable for drinkingSynonyms: (adj.) drinkable, useable, pure, fresh, uncontaminated, (n.) liquid, beverage, liquor, potion, brewAntonyms: (adj.) impotable, polluted, uncleanExamples:- After the earthquake, the tap water was not potable. - There were too many potables to choose from at the bar, and she [...]
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JV518 (Ineffable and Loll)
Author: Jan Folmer
Tue, Apr 14, 2009
INEFFABLE = (adjective) not able to be described in words. causing so much emotion, especially pleasure, that it cannot be describeSynonyms: indescribable, inexpressible, unspeakable, incredible, unutterable, sacredAntonyms: describable, expressibleExamples:- The performance was so moving, it could only be described as ineffable. - After her team won the championship, she experienced ineffable happiness.- David Attenborough’s Planet [...]
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JV517 (Vivid and Inane)
Author: Jan Folmer
Sat, Apr 11, 2009
VIVID = (adjective) 1. bright or intense in color; brightly colored or (of descriptions or memories) producing clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind 2. very clear and fresh when perceived by the eye or the mind; 3. capable of evoking strong and distinct images; 4. lively and animatedSynonyms: bright, intense, colorful, dazzling, rich, [...]
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JV516 (Implacable and Harmonious)
Author: Jan Folmer
Wed, Apr 08, 2009
IMPLACABLE = impossible to comfort, calm, or satisfy/ unable to be changed, satisfied, or stopped . describes (someone who has) strong opinions or feelings which are impossible to change:Synonyms: relentless, ruthless, unyielding, intractable, inexorable, unappeasableAntonyms: placable, forgiving, flexible, movableExamples:- Unfortunately I could not reach a compromise with the implacable client. - The executives in charge [...]
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JV515 (Genteel and Rabble)
Author: Jan Folmer
Sun, Apr 05, 2009
GENTEEL = 1. refined and polite in manner and of higher class; polite and correct in manner, or trying to be polite and correct in order to appear to be of a high social class. Synonyms: cultivated, cultured, elegant, polished, refined, urbane, well-bred, pretentious, affected, highfalutinAntonyms: unrefined, uncultured, unsophisticated, impolite, natural, unpretentiousExamples:- Marc, Lisa, Frank [...]
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JV514 (Flamboyant and Emanate)
Author: Jan Folmer
Thu, Apr 02, 2009
FLAMBOYANT = (adjective) 1. obviously elaborate and/or brightly colored, with the intention to be noticed; very confident in behaviour, or intended to be noticed, especially by being brightly coloured:2. showy in appearanceSynonyms: showy, dashing, theatrical, resplendent, fancy, baroque, ornate, elaborate, brightly-coloredAntonyms: dull, humbleExamples:- The flamboyant scientist felt dreadfully bored unless he was out impressing or [...]
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JV513 (Quarantine and Maudlin)
Author: Jan Folmer
Sun, Mar 29, 2009
QUARANTINE = (noun) isolation, especially in order to prevent an illness or disease from spreading; (verb) to isolate in order to prevent an illness or disease from spreadingSynonyms: (n.) detention, confinement, incarceration, isolation, (v.) isolate, confine, secludeAntonyms: (n.) freedom, liberation, releaseExamples:- After the disease was discovered, the sick cows were quarantined for three month. - [...]
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JV512 (Repudiate and Precedent)
Author: Jan Folmer
Thu, Mar 26, 2009
REPUDIATE = (verb) 1. to refuse to recognize the truth or validity of something; 2. to reject something as untrue or unjust; 3. to formally disapprove of something; 4. to formally separate yourself from something or someone; 5. to refuse to pay a debtSynonyms: reject, abjure, deny, renounce, abandon, disavow, divorce, forsake, negate, disclaim, disdain, [...]
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JV511 (Fastidious and Ellipsis)
Author: Jan Folmer
Mon, Mar 23, 2009
FASTIDIOUS = (adjective) 1. possessing or displaying meticulous attention to detail, needing everything to be correct and perfect; giving too much attention to small details and wanting everything to be correct and perfect:2. having a strong dislike of anything dirty or unpleasant. extremely sensitive or delicate in matters of food, manners, dress, or personal hygiene, [...]
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JV510 (Hoard and Travesty)
Author: Jan Folmer
Fri, Mar 20, 2009
HOARD = (v.) to gather and store a large quantity of something; to collect large amounts of something and keep it in a safe, often secret, place. to collect (a large supply of something), more than you need now, often because you think you will not be able to get it later(n.) a store of [...]
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JV509 (Renovate and Static)
Author: Jan Folmer
Wed, Mar 18, 2009
RENOVATE = 1. to restore to a good condition and change for the better,
usually a building, through construction; 2. to give new life to
something
Synonyms:
restore, repair, overhaul, recondion, refit, renew, remodel, rejuvenate, revive
Antonyms:
age, destroy
Examples:- Because of the financial crisis, Frank decided to sell his house so he renovated the outside of the house to make [...]
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JV508 (Procure and Ossify)
Author: Jan Folmer
Thu, Mar 12, 2009
PROCURE =
1. to obtain something by special effort; 2. to bring about. to obtain something, especially after an effort
Synonyms:
acquire, buy, find, obtain, gather, accumulate, persuade, bring about, cause, effect
Antonyms:
lose, scatter, disperse
Examples:- Fans were lined up for miles to procure an autograph from Bono. - Lisa wanted to invite Bono to the charity event and Lisa [...]
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JV507 (Virtuoso and Inept)
Author: Jan Folmer
Sun, Mar 08, 2009
VIRTUOSO =
(noun) a person who is very skilled at something, especially within the arts; (adjective) relating to or said of a virtuoso
Synonyms:
(noun) genius, maestro, master, prodigy, (adjectvice) remarkable, outstanding, superior
Antonyms:
(noun) amateur, second-stringer, (adjective) average, common.
Examples:- The world’s greatest pianist treated us to a virtuoso display of his abundant talent.- It was a virtuoso ballet performance, [...]
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JV506 (Maladroit and Nuance)
Author: Jan Folmer
Thu, Mar 05, 2009
MALADROIT = inefficient or ineffective; clumsy.1. awkward or clumsy–not adroit or adept; 2. lacking tact and being insensitive in speech or behavior. Awkward in movement or unskilled in behaviour or action:
Synonyms:
inept, clumsy, awkward, inelegant, graceless, tactless
Antonyms:
adroit, adept, skillful, graceful
Examples:- Phil’s maladroit behavior at the office party was just one of many reasons
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JV505 (Imperturbable and Labyrinth)
Author: Jan Folmer
Tue, Mar 03, 2009
IMPERTURBABLE =
not easily perturbed or upset–calm and steady, always staying calm and controlled, even in difficult situations that would cause anxiety to others. Staying calm and controlled despite problems or difficulties.
Synonyms:
calm, cool, even, unflappable, impassive
Antonyms:
agitated, upset, perturbed
Examples:- Marc is really a patient teacher, as he seemed imperturbable despite his student’s constant complaining. - Lisa always [...]
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JV504 (Elicit and Forthright)
Author: Jan Folmer
Thu, Feb 26, 2009
ELICIT =
1. to draw out; 2. to call forth, to obtain or produce something, especially information or a reaction
Synonyms:
educe, evoke, draw out, extract, exact, obtain
Antonyms:
suppress, cover, hide
Examples: - Marc’s accouncement that his lessons were canceled for the day elicited applause from nearly all the students. - Jim was giving Liz the silent treatment, and she [...]
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JV503 (Paradigm and Officious)
Author: Jan Folmer
Mon, Feb 23, 2009
PARADIGM = 1. a model or a representative example; 2. in science, a theoretical framework. 3. a very clear or typical example used as a model.
Synonyms:
model, example, pattern, archetype, prototype
Antonyms:
anomaly
Examples:- Marc is a teacher and he kept the student’s essay as a paradigm for future students to emulate. - The billionaire’s ruthless accumulation of wealth [...]
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JV502 (Remiss and Posterity)
Author: Jan Folmer
Tue, Feb 17, 2009
REMISS = careless or negligent about an expected duty, not doing a duty well enough:
Synonyms:
culpable, delinquent, heedless, negligent, slack, careless
Antonyms:
responsible, dutiful, diligent, attentive
Examples:- Frank’s character is marked by carelessness. The other day Frank was remiss in not informing Marc about his Dad’s message. - Lisa was remiss in the overuse of John’s credit card [...]
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JV501 (Mundane and Egocentric)
Author: Jan Folmer
Tue, Feb 10, 2009
MUNDANE = 1. ordinary or commonplace; 2. relating to or of the world
Synonyms:
ordinary, commonplace, banal, everyday, dull, earthly
Antonyms:
unusual, rare, extraordinary, heavenly
Examples:- Marc’s life consisted only of the same, mundane routing, until Marc started taking sailing lessons. Marc is now planning to sail around the world. - Despite the fact that his office cubicle was [...]
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JV500!! (Palatial and Odious)
Author: Jan Folmer
Fri, Jan 30, 2009
PALATIAL =
luxurious and/or grand, like a palace. This adjective describes a house that is very large and splendid
Synonyms:
grand, deluxe, impressive, regal, rich, luxurious, plush, opulent, stately, imposing
Examples:- The Karel V hotel is known for its palatial elegance. - The palatial, 130-room mansion is the most expensive home in the city. - I don’t need a [...]
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JV499 (Garish and Facetious)
Author: Jan Folmer
Tue, Jan 27, 2009
GARISH = gaudy, flashy, showy, or brightly and vividly colored
Synonyms:
gaudy, tacky, tasteless, tawdry, showy, flashy, flamboyant, ornate
Antonyms:
elegant, tasteful, muted, simple, plain, modest
Examples:- Looking back at old photos, the woman laughed at the garish pink and
orange gown she had worn to her high school prom. - Frank arrived in a garish, electric blue, 24-person limousine. - [...]
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JV498 (Kindle and Hierarchy)
Author: Jan Folmer
Fri, Jan 23, 2009
KINDLE =
1. to start a fire; 2. to excite or arouse
Synonyms:
ignite, flame, blaze, light, flare, awaken, arouse, excite
Antonyms:
deaden, inhibit, extinguish
Examples:- Al Gore made a movie to kindle awareness about global warming. - Two years after their divorce, Mark tried to rekindle his relationship with his ex-wife. - Traveling to the Galapagos islands as a teenager [...]
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JV497 (Impervious and Legacy)
Author: Jan Folmer
Wed, Jan 21, 2009
IMPERVIOUS =
1. not affected by outside influence, remaining unaffected by other’s
opinions, arguments, suggestions, etc.; 2. unable to be penetrated or
not allowing passage into or through something; 3. unable to be injured
or damaged. 1. not responsive: remaining unmoved and unaffected by other people’s opinions, arguments, or suggestions
Synonyms:
impenetrable, impermeable, resistant, unaffected, invulnerable, unmoved
Antonyms:
responsive, vulnerable, penetrable
Examples:- Frank [...]
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JV496 (Pallor and Paradox)
Author: Jan Folmer
Sun, Jan 18, 2009
PALLOR = noun an unhealthy pale appearance.
an unnatural color of pale, where the person looks sick or unhealthy (adjective = PALLID = very pale, in a way that looks unattractive and unhealthy)
Synonyms:
paleness
Antonyms:
tan, glow
Examples:- Next to Marc’s tanned face, Joanne’s seemed pallid and unhealthy.- Actually the deathly pallor of Joanne’s skin was frightening.- We knew Joanne [...]
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JV495 (Myopic and Oscillate)
Author: Jan Folmer
Thu, Jan 15, 2009
Go to: http://www.justvocabulary.com for more of these episodes and other mobile study tools! MYOPIC = (adjective)
1. being nearsighted–having myopia; 2. lacking foresight or understanding, unable to understand a situation or the way actions will affect it in the future.MYOPIA = noun 1 short-sightedness. 2 lack of foresight or intellectual insight
Synonyms:
nearsighted, short-sighted, narrow-minded, closed-minded
Antonyms:
provident
Examples:- While baseball [...]
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JV494 (Insubordinate and Lustrous)
Author: Jan Folmer
Mon, Jan 12, 2009
INSUBORDINATE =
(n.) a person who does not submit to authority or follow orders; (adj.) not submitting to authority, disobedient or rebellious:refusing to obey orders or submit to authority
Synonyms:
(adj.) defiant, disobedient, disorderly, rebellious, antagonistic, insurgent
Antonyms:
(adj.) subordinate, complaisant, harmonious, agreeable
Examples:- Because the marine never followed his captain’s orders, he was considered an insubordinate. - Joanne defended her [...]
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JV493 (Homage and Impertinent)
Author: Jan Folmer
Thu, Jan 08, 2009
HOMAGE = something done to show respect and deference–a show of reverence
Synonyms:
honor, deference, reverence, adulation, loyalty, respect, admiration, allegiance, honor
Antonyms:
disrespect
Examples:- In 2009 a lot of scientists will pay homage to Charles Darwin for his achievements in his field of research 200 years ago.- Micheal paid homage to his ancestors by maintaining as many of his [...]
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JV492 (Exotic and Florid)
Author: Jan Folmer
Mon, Jan 05, 2009
EXOTIC =1.strikingly different:strikingly unusual and often very colorful and exciting or suggesting distant countries and unfamiliar cultures. 2. from elsewhere:introduced from another place or region
Examples:- Liz and I wanted to go somewhere exotic for my next vacation, so we chose Hawaii.- Frank had a taste for exotic foods and he enjoyed eating at ethnic restaurants. [...]
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JV491 (Impiety and Mendacious)
Author: Jan Folmer
Tue, Dec 30, 2008
IMPIETY = noun 1. lack of religious respect: a lack of due reverence for God or religion2. ungodly act: an act that shows a lack of religious respect or devotion3. lack of respect: a lack of respect or dutifulness
Synonyms:
irreverence, godlessness, sacrilege, blasphemy
Antonyms:
reverence, respect, devotion
Tips: Impiety is the negative of piety which comes
from Latin pietas, from [...]
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JV490 (Germane and Hybrid)
Author: Jan Folmer
Sat, Dec 27, 2008
GERMANE = adjective relevant to a subject under consideration.
relevant and appropriate to a given matter
Synonyms:
relevant, fitting, pertinent, applicable
Antonyms:
irrelevant, unsuitable
Examples:As long as Martin’s ideas were germane to the business at hand, he was allowed to expound on them.Attorneys’ comments must remain germane to the case being tried. - Bill, what are you talking about? Your questions [...]
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JV489 (Extol and Foolhardy)
Author: Jan Folmer
Wed, Dec 24, 2008
EXTOL =
to praise highly and lift someone or something up with great admiration. to praise somebody or something with great enthusiasm and admiration
Synonyms:
glorify, hail, exalt, acclaim, magnify, commend, praise
Antonyms:
condemn, criticize, decry, disparage
Tips: Extol is derived from the Latin extollere,
“to lift up.” Extol is a good, intellectual term to indicate high
priase. For example, “He has been [...]
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JV488 (Personable and Overwrought)
Author: Jan Folmer
Sun, Dec 21, 2008
PERSONABLE =
having a nice, polite, and pleasant appearance and personality
Synonyms:
attractive, friendly, charming, easygoing, likeable, sociable
Antonyms:
unattractive, unfriendly, unpleasant
Examples:- Marc didn’t mind working late with Judy because she was so personable and easygoing. - Frank was blessed with the most personable in-laws- Lisa is intelligent, hard-working and personable.- Many people liked the president’s personable style and down-home [...]
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JV487 (Solace and Quantum)
Author: Jan Folmer
Fri, Dec 19, 2008
SOLACE = noun comfort or consolation in a time of distress, sadness, grief, or disappointment;
2.the act of consoling or giving relief; (v.) to console or give
strength to someone. help and comfort when you are feeling sad or worried
Synonyms:
(n.) comfort, consolation, (v.) console, cheer, relieve, soothe, assuage
Antonyms:
(n.) grief, sadness, irritation, (v.) trouble, sadden, irritate
Examples:- The tax [...]
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JV486 (Mercenary and Expansive)
Author: Jan Folmer
Mon, Dec 15, 2008
MERCENARY = (adjective) motivated chiefly by the desire for gain. (noun) (pl. mercenaries) a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army. 2. someone interested primarily in their own gain, especially financially; (adj.) greedy and interested in selfish gain
Synonyms:
(adj.) greedy, materialistic, selfish, avaricious
Antonyms:
(adj.) self-less, generous, unpaid
Examples:- Phil has a mercenary urge to own the [...]
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JV485 (Histrionic and Immaculate)
Author: Jan Folmer
Sat, Dec 13, 2008
HISTRIONIC = (adjective)
1. related to acting or actors–dramatic or theatrical; 2. melodramatic or affected, overly emotional and showy
Synonyms:
theatrical, dramatic, melodramatic, affected, sensational, insincere
Antonyms:
sincere, genuine
Examples:- There’s no need to be so histrionic; this isn’t really that big a deal. - Joanne has a penchant for histrionic temper fits with lots of throwing of dishes and [...]
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JV484 (Glut and Loathe)
Author: Jan Folmer
Thu, Dec 11, 2008
GLUT =
(verb)(glutted, glutting) 1. to fill, usually with food; 2. to flood the market with a product; (noun) a supply greater than what is needed
Synonyms: (v.) satiate, fill, satisfy, saturate, oversupply, flood, overflow, inundate, (n.) excess,
oversupply, surplus, overabundance
Antonyms:
(v.) empty, deprive, forestall, (n.) lack, shortage, deficiency
Examples:- If we glut the market with oil, supply will [...]
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JV483 (Kudos and Molt)
Author: Jan Folmer
Tue, Dec 09, 2008
KUDOS = (noun) praise and honor received for an achievement.
Synonyms:
praise, recognition, credit, glory, award, appreciation, admiration, fame
Antonyms:
criticism
Examples:- Marc should receive kudos for a job well done. - Being an actor has a certain amount of kudos attached to it.- Phil really deserves kudos for that great presentation. - Lisa has received kudos and accolades [...]
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JV482 (Facilitate and Jibe)
Author: Jan Folmer
Mon, Dec 08, 2008
FACILITATE = (verb) make (an action or process) easy or easier. 1. to make easier; 2. to increase the likelihood of; 3. to be of use
Synonyms:
ease, simplify, expedite, enable, assist, advance
Antonyms:
complicate
Examples:- Lisa wanted to meet the author, and Marc facilitated an introduction. - Frank hopes to facilitate a dialogue between the two opposing factions.- Phil [...]
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JV481 (Extraneous and Efface)
Author: Jan Folmer
Sat, Dec 06, 2008
EXTRANEOUS = (adjective) 1. not essential or important; 2. not relevant to the matter at hand; 3. coming from outside
Synonyms:
nonessential, irrelevant, immaterial, incidental, ancillary, external, exterior, foreign,
Antonyms:
relevant, inherent, germane, pertinent
Examples:- Extraneous light in the camera spoiled the photo. - Most of the information in Marc’s lecture notes seems to be extraneous.- Lisa wanted a [...]
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JV480 (Frugal and Foment)
Author: Jan Folmer
Mon, Dec 01, 2008
FRUGAL = 1. tending to spend very little money; 2. small in expense or quantity
Synonyms:
thrifty, sparing, provident, economical, penny-pinching, conserving, prudent, scanty, meager, paltry
Antonyms:
prodigal, extravagant, wasteful, expensive, lavish
Examples:- Marc’s frugal track record has led to a twenty-five percent decrease in frivolous spending. - by being frugal, Lisa was able to stretch her monthly budget- [...]
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JV479 (Meander and Imminent)
Author: Jan Folmer
Sun, Nov 30, 2008
MEANDER =
1. to move in a curving, twisting, or indirect route; follow a winding course. 2 wander in a leisurely or aimless way.
Synonyms:
wander, amble, stroll, roam, twist, bend, wind, curve, snake
Examples:- Both of these rivers meander down to the ocean.- I don’t have a definite plan for the afternoon in mind; I thought we [...]
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JV478 (Palatable and Latitude)
Author: Jan Folmer
Fri, Nov 28, 2008
PALATABLE = something acceptable, especially to the sense of taste
Synonyms:
acceptable, agreeable, appetizing, delicious, enjoyable, flavorful, yummy, tempting
Antonyms:
unsavory, unappetizing, unpalatable
Examples:- Jeremy brought a very palatable wine- Joanne added a dash of salt to help make the dish more palatable.- Marc’s idea wasn’t very palatable to the parties involved.- I’m afraid the members won’t find all [...]
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JV477 (Nettle and Fallacy)
Author: Jan Folmer
Wed, Nov 26, 2008
NETTLE = (verb) 1. to annoy or irritate someone; 2. to sting; (noun) a stinging
plant with serrated leaves.
Synonyms:
(v.) annoy, sting, irritate, tease, vex, bother, exasperate
Antonyms:
soothe
Examples:
- If you are going to go on the hike, watch out for stinging nettle. - If Lisa continues to nettle Phil about every little thing, Phil will not [...]
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JV476 (Nominal and Opportune)
Author: Jan Folmer
Mon, Nov 24, 2008
NOMINAL =
1. being something in name only; 2. small or unimportant; 3.
satisfactory or according to what was planned; 4. having to do with or
being a name; 5. having to do with or being a noun
Synonyms:
so-called, honorary, titular, ostensible, small, insignificant, trifling
Antonyms:
important, real
Examples:- Marc the nominal head of our college – the real work is [...]
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JV475 (Immutable and Inaugurate)
Author: Jan Folmer
Fri, Nov 21, 2008
IMMUTABLE = not changing or unable to be changed
Synonyms:
unchangeable, constant, unalterable, fixed, permanent, stable
Antonyms:
changeable, mutable
Examples:- Once my parents make a decision, it is immutable and they never change their minds. - Frank’s dad lived a long, hard life, and his views on the world are immutable at this point. - Some people regard the rules [...]
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JV474 (Gauche and Hasten)
Author: Jan Folmer
Thu, Nov 20, 2008
GAUCHE = (adjective)
lacking manners and proper social behavior, awkward and uncomfortable with other people, especially because young and lacking in experience. Behaving in a way that offends other people, esp. because of not knowing what is correct or not caring about their feelings.
Synonyms:
unsophisticated, uncouth, tactless, awkward, graceless, ill-mannered, uncultured, boorish
Antonyms:
sophisticated, polite, cultured, civilized
Examples: - Joanne [...]
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JV473 (Extort and Finesse)
Author: Jan Folmer
Wed, Nov 19, 2008
EXTORT = (Verb) to extract or obtain money, information, or the like, by intimidation, force, or abuse of authority, to obtain something such as money or information from somebody by using force, threats, or other unacceptable methods
Synonyms:
blackmail, bully, fleece, gouge, cheat, coerce, force, exact
Examples: - The girl decided to extort the secret from Lisa by [...]
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JV472 (Mentor and Doggerel)
Author: Jan Folmer
Tue, Nov 18, 2008
MENTOR = (noun) 1. a well-intentioned role model, advisor, and guide to someone less
experienced, knowledgeable, or mature; 2. a person who gives another person help and advice over a period of time and often also teaches them how to do their job. (verb) to serve as a counselor,
teacher, or guide.
Synonyms:
(n.) advisor, supporter, guide, tutor, [...]
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JV471 (Morass and Mellifluous)
Author: Jan Folmer
Fri, Nov 14, 2008
MORASS = 1. a swamp or area of low lying wetlands that make walking difficult; 2. a difficult situation that hinders or overwhelms, 1 an area of muddy or boggy ground. 2 a complicated or confused situation.
Synonyms:
marsh, swamp, moor, mire, quagmire, bog
Antonyms:
Examples:- The distracted driver had driven his car off the road and into [...]
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JV470 (Neophyte and Murmur)
Author: Jan Folmer
Thu, Nov 13, 2008
NEOPHYTE =1. beginner: a beginner or novice at something2. recent convert: a recent convert to a religion3. religious novice: a new resident of a religious community who has not yet taken vows, someone who has recently become involved in an activity and is still learning about it
Synonyms:
novice, beginner, student, rookie, amateur, convert, proselyte
Antonyms:
veteran
Examples: - When [...]
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JV469 (Opprobrious and Phlegmatic)
Author: Jan Folmer
Wed, Nov 12, 2008
OPPROBRIOUS = disgraceful; shameful 1. expressing harsh criticism or scorn; 2. shameful and worthy of contempt
Synonyms:
critical, scornful, derogatory, abusive, insulting, contemptible, offensive, scurrilous, infamous, disgraceful, shameful
Antonyms:
appreciative, complimentary, proud, worthy, reputable, honorable
Examples: - The CEO had opprobrious words for his sales department after another weak month. - Most people believe that cheating on your spouse is [...]
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JV468 (Rebuff and Querulous)
Author: Jan Folmer
Tue, Nov 11, 2008
REBUFF = (v.) to reject or refuse sharply and with criticism; (n.) 1. a rude
or curt rejection of an offer or advance; 2. a sudden block or setback
of progress, 1.reject or snub something:to reject or snub an offer, advance, or approach made by somebody
Synonyms:
(v.) snub, reject, repel, deny, refuse, spurn, (n.) snub, block, setback
Antonyms:
(v.) accept, [...]
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JV467 (Obtuse and Obeisance)
Author: Jan Folmer
Mon, Nov 10, 2008
OBTUSE = annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand.
1. slow to learn or understand; 2. lacking insight; 3. blunt or rounded, not sharp
Synonyms:
dim-witted, dull, dumb, ignorant, stupid, blunt
Antonyms:
acute, sharp, keen, intelligent
Examples:- Lisa tried to learn how the application functions, but Frank thinks she’s too obtuse to ever learn how to use it.- Marc wondered if the [...]
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JV466 (Dissuade and Eschew)
Author: Jan Folmer
Thu, Nov 06, 2008
DISSUADE =
to convince or persuade someone not to do something.
The most common usage of dissuade is, “to dissuade someone from doing something.” Dissuade is the opposite of persuade.
Examples:- There was nothing anyone could do to dissuade Lisa from going on the dangerous trip. - After a long talk, Marc was able to dissuade Joanne from [...]
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JV465 (Equivocal and Enervate)
Author: Jan Folmer
Tue, Nov 04, 2008
EQUIVOCAL =
1. open to question or interpretation; 2. difficult to understand. An
equivocation is a statement which is deliberately vague or ambiguous.
And finally, to equivocate is to be deliberately ambiguous or unclear
in order to mislead or withhold information.Examples:- – Nothing enervates me like a car alarm that beeps all night. - Elizabeth’s marathon debut was successful, [...]
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JV464 (Extant and Flaccid)
Author: Jan Folmer
Sun, Nov 02, 2008
EXTANT =
describes something very old, yet still existing–not lost or destroyed
Examples:- It was challenging for David Attenborough to track extant plant species in the
rainforest, as some of them are destroyed daily. - The Discovery channel did a series on extant Egyptian artifacts and
their significance to the culture. - Because he is so recluse, Marcus Jonathan [...]
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JV463 (Exemplary and Faction)
Author: Jan Folmer
Fri, Oct 31, 2008
EXEMPLARY = 1. worthy of imitation; 2. serving as a perfect model or example; 3.
designed to be severe and serve as a warning to others (as in a
punishment)
Examples:- Through the exemplary jail sentence for the 15 year old, the judge
hoped to curb violent behavior amongst other young gang members.
- Phil ran an exemplary project, which [...]
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JV462 (Grandiose and Discourse)
Author: Jan Folmer
Wed, Oct 29, 2008
GRANDIOSE = 1. large, grand, and impressive, but sometimes also pretentious or
unrealistic; 2. larger and containing more detail than necessary, or
intended to seem important or splendid.
Examples:
- As a teenager, Phil had formed many grandiose plans about becoming rich
and famous, but none of them came to pass.
- The sight of the grandiose ballroom took our [...]
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JV461 (Heresy and Gainsay)
Author: Jan Folmer
Mon, Oct 27, 2008
HERESY = (noun) 1 belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine. 2 opinion profoundly at odds with what is generally accepted.
Examples:
- Some famous thinkers such Galileo were accused of
heresy in their own times because their new ideas contradicted the
church.
- Lisa thinks Marc is a heretic because Marc is not entirely convinced [...]
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JV460 (Impromptu and Genial)
Author: Jan Folmer
Tue, Oct 21, 2008
IMPROMPTU = (adjective & adverb) done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed. said or done without preparation, on the spot
Examples:- Upon receiving the award, Jim Tressel made an impromptu speech to his team. - Part of the Obama and McCain debate is the impromptu question-and-answer session. - My friend asked me to deliver a short, [...]
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JV459 (Miscreant and Inanimate)
Author: Jan Folmer
Sun, Oct 19, 2008
MISCREANT = (noun) someone who breaks the law or does wrong. adjective behaving badly or unlawfully.Examples:- The museum was vandalized by a group of miscreants last night. - Many people were upset that the alleged miscreant was not found guilty. - I think we need tougher penalties to discourage miscreants.- Our neighborhood has been taken [...]
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JV458 (Leverage and Irate)
Author: Jan Folmer
Fri, Oct 17, 2008
LEVERAGE = noun: 1 the exertion of force by means of a lever. 2 the power to influence: political leverage. verb: 1. to provide or supplement with leverage; 2. to use leverage for one’s advantage; 3. to borrow money for investment.Example: - That company leveraged a very small investment into millions of dollars.- Marc used [...]
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JV457 (Licentious and Impassive)
Author: Jan Folmer
Wed, Oct 15, 2008
LICENTIOUS =
having little or no moral restriction, especially in sexual behavior
Synonyms:
promiscuous, immoral, lascivious, lustful, lewd, abandoned, unconstrained
Antonyms:
chaste, moral, virtuous
Examples:
- During his college years Mark engaged in a licentious lifestyle.
- Mark has now reformed from his licentious lifestyle to one of self-restraint and chastity.
- My Grandma found the licentious behavior of today’s generation offensive.
The [...]
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