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Word: NOXIOUS (adj)
Meaning harmful or very unpleasant
Root of the word NOC/NIC/NEC/NOX = harm
Synonyms toxic, poisonous, deadly, lethal, venomous, injurious, deleterious
Antonyms innocuous, safe, pleasant
Usage The discharge of noxious effluents into the atmosphere has a detrimental effect on human health.
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Word: NEGATE (verb)
Meaning cancel out, deny
Root of theword neg = not, deny
Synonyms counteract, undo, reverse, contradict, wipe out, -ify, disprove, make invalid
Antonyms vindicate
Usage The opposition feels that its stand has been vindicated while the ruling partys stance standsnegated.
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Word: NARCISSIST (noun)
Meaning self admiring person
Root of the word -
Synonyms self-obsessed, conceited
Antonyms modest
Usage The super star has become a narcissist a victim of his own past glory.
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Word: LUSTROUS (adj)
Meaning shiny
Root of the word lus = light, shine
Synonyms glossy, gleaming, radiant, shimmering, glistening
Antonyms dull
Usage Her lustrous hair has been her crowning glory.
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Word: LUNATIC (noun)
Meaning outrageous
Root of the word luna = moon
Synonyms an insane person
Antonyms sane person
Usage The lunatic troubled everyone in the locality.
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Word: LUGUBRIOUS (adj)
Meaning sad and dismal
Root of the word -
Synonyms mournful, gloomy, sad, doleful
Antonyms cheerful, joyful
Usage A lugubrious atmosphere prevailed over the city following the leaders assassination.
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Word: LUDICROUS (adj)
Meaning absurd, ridiculous
Root of the word lud/lus = play
Synonyms comical, foolish, stupid, farcical, nonsensical, preposterous
Antonyms sensible
Usage The drama was absolutely ludicrous.
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Word: LUCID (adj)
Meaning clear, sane, articulate
Root of the word luc/lum/lus = light, shine
Synonyms cogent, coherent, logical, reasoned, simple, plain
Antonyms complicated
Usage Since the explanation was absolutely lucid I think no one has any question to ask.
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Word: LOTUS-EATERS (noun)
Meaning day dreamer
Root of the word -
Synonyms fantasizer, romantic
Antonyms practical, pragmatic
Usage These unemployed youth seem to have become lotus-eaters.
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Word: LOQUACIOUS (adj)
Meaning wordy
Root of the word locu/loqu/logue/logy/lix = speak, speech
Synonyms talkative, garrulous, rambling, long-winded, effusive
Antonyms taciturn
Usage The loquacious speaker kept on talking for three hours.
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Word: LOCALE (noun)
Meaning the scene of an event
Root of the word loca = place
Synonyms backdrop
Antonyms -
Usage The locale did not get the approval of the Director of the movie.
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Word: LITERATE (adj)
Meaning able to read and write
Root of the word LITERA = letter
Synonyms cultured, erudite, learned, literary, knowledgeable
Antonyms illiterate, unlettered
Usage Kerala has the maximum number of literates in India.
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Word: LITERAL (adj)
Meaning taking words in their usual or primary sense without metaphor or allegory
Root of the word litera = letter
Synonyms honest, accurate, exact, unembroidered, unembellished, plain
Antonyms figurative
Usage Literal translations may sound very bland.
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Word: LINGUA FRANCA (noun)
Meaning dialect, a common language used among people whose native languages are different
Root of the word LING/LINGU = tongue
Synonyms lingo, language, dialect, argot
Antonyms -
Usage People from different parts of India find it easy to get on in Mumbai as the lingua franca is Hindi.
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Word: LIBERTINE (noun)
Meaning a person who lives an irresponsible life
Root of the word LIBER = free
Synonyms debauchee, profligate, lecher
Antonyms puritan
Usage The libertine led a life of idleness and dissipation and eventually died penniless.
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Word: LIBERTINE
Meaning a person who lives an irresponsible and immoral life
Root of the word liber = free
Synonyms reprobate, debauchee, hedonist
Antonyms puritan
Usage The libertine did not mend his ways despite being threatened with dire consequences.
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Word: LIBERATE (verb)
Meaning set free; free from conventional ideas about behaviour.
Root of the word LIBER = free
Synonyms unshackle, unfetter, free
Antonyms confine, fetter
Usage The woman of today is more liberated when compared to her ancient counterpart.
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Word: LIBERAL (adj)
Meaning open-minded, generous
Root of the word LIBER = free
Synonyms tolerant, broadminded, moderate, freethinking, laissez-faire, noninterventionist
Antonyms narrow-minded, insular, parochial conservative
Usage A liberal pay package alone may not enhance productivity.
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Word: LEXICON (noun)
Meaning dictionary
Root of the word leg/lec/lex = read, speak
Synonyms glossary, word list
Antonyms -
Usage You may find colloquial words in the lexicon.
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Word: LEVITY (noun)
Meaning lack of serious thought; light-heartedness
Root of the word lev = raise, lift, make light
Synonyms humour, cheerfulness, jokiness, flippancy
Antonyms gravity
Usage Such levity in religious matters may not endear you to many.
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Word: LEVITATE (verb)
Meaning rise and float in the air
Root of the word lev = raise, lift, make light
Synonyms -
Antonyms -
Usage The magicians assistant appeared to levitate in the air under the spell of hypnosis.
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Word: LEGITIMATE (adj)
Meaning related to being lawful or legal
Root of the word leg = law, contract
Synonyms lawful, reasonable
Antonyms unlawful, unreasonable
Usage It is absolutely legitimate for the courts to deal firmly with terrorists.
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Word: LEGIBLE (adj)
Meaning readable
Root of the word leg/lec/lex = read, speak
Synonyms intelligible, understandable, decipherable, comprehensible, clear
Antonyms illegible
Usage Jonas writing is barely legible.
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Word: LAPSE (noun & verb)
Meaning a slight error; become void or no longer valid
Root of the word LAPS = slip
Synonyms slip, momentary failure, come to an end, gap
Antonyms improve, strengthen
Usage Even momentary lapse in concentration on busy roads could prove hazardous.
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Word: LAMPOONED (verb)
Meaning ridiculed
Root of the word -
Synonyms satirized, mocked
Antonyms -
Usage The press lampooned the ruling party for not bringing in any reform in their education policy.
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Word: LACONIC (adj)
Meaning using very few words
Root of the word -
Synonyms brief, concise, terse, incisive, compendious
Antonyms verbose, long-winded
Usage His style of writing though crisp and laconic is easy to comprehend.
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Word: LABORIOUS (adj)
Meaning difficult, arduous
Root of the word labor = work
Synonyms protracted, lengthy, backbreaking, painstaking
Antonyms easy, simple
Usage The manager tried to cover up the teams performance with rather laborious arguments.
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Word: JUSTIFICATION (noun)
Meaning good reason, rationale
Root of the word JUR/JUS = law, right
Synonyms validation, rationalization, excuse, explanation
Antonyms -
Usage Many people feel that there is no justification for capital punishment to be awarded to anyone.
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Word: JURISDICTION (noun)
Meaning the authority to administer justice or exercise power, authority, field
Root of the word jur/jus = law, right
Synonyms -
Antonyms -
Usage The policeman refused to file the complaint as the crime did not take place in his jurisdiction.
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Word: JUNCTURE (noun)
Meaning point in time; a convergence of events
Root of the word junct/jug = join
Synonyms stage, moment, occasion
Antonyms -
Usage The unfaithful husband left his wife at a critical juncture.
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Word: JUNCTURE (noun)
Meaning a particular point or stage in an activity
Root of the word JUNCT = join
Synonyms point, point in time, time, moment, stage, period, phase
Antonyms -
Usage There is no point in advising her at this juncture.
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Word: JUNCTION (noun)
Meaning a join; connection; crossroads
Root of the word JUNCT/JUG = join
Synonyms intersection, link, joint, seam
Antonyms -
Usage Every cross road in Delhi has become an important junction.
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Word: JUDICIOUS (adj)
Meaning sensible
Root of the word jud = judge
Synonyms prudent
Antonyms rash, injudicious
Usage The doctor told the diabetic that he must be more judicious in his food habits.
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Word: JOCOSE (adj)
Meaning playful or humorous
Root of the word jocus = joke
Synonyms jocular, cheerful
Antonyms sad, serious
Usage His jocose attitude lightened our mood.
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Word: JETTISON (verb)
Meaning throw overboard
Root of the word ject, jet = to throw, to throw
Synonyms get rid of, throw away, chuck out, discard, ditch, abandon
Antonyms load, accept
Usage The entire cargo had to be jettisoned as all but one of the engines had developed a snag.
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Word: ITINERANT (noun & adj)
Meaning travelling
Root of the word IT/ITER = between, among
Synonyms wandering, roving, roaming, nomadic, peripatetic
Antonyms sedentary, settled
Usage The itinerant nature of a sales job appeals to some but may be disliked by many.
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Word: IRASCIBLE (adj)
Meaning bad tempered
Root of the word -
Synonyms irritable, short-tempered, dyspeptic, cantankerous
Antonyms -
Usage Socrates had a shrewish wife who was known for her irascible nature.
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Word: INVOKE (verb)
Meaning appeal to, evoke, bring into play
Root of the word VOC/VOCA/VOK/VOW = call, word
Synonyms call up, pray to, raise, cite
Antonyms -
Usage He tried to invoke the blessings of God before his exams.
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Word: INVINCIBLE (adj)
Meaning unbeatable
Root of the word VICT/VINC/VANO = conquer
Synonyms unshakable, unassailable, unconquerable, indomitable, insuperable, impregnable, indestructible
Antonyms vulnerable, conquerable
Usage The Juventus Club seems to be invincible.
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Word: INVESTITURE (noun)
Meaning installation
Root of the word VEST = clothing
Synonyms inauguration
Antonyms divestiture
Usage I attended the Presidents investiture ceremony.
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Word: INURE (verb)
Meaning to make someone or something get used to something unpleasant so that they are no longer stronglyaffected by it.Root of theword -
Synonyms harden, toughen, seasoned, habituate, familiarize
Antonyms sensitize
Usage He became inured to his wifes persistent nagging.
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Word: INUNDATE (verb)
Meaning flood
Root of the word unda = wave
Synonyms swamp, overwhelm, deluge, engulf, submerge
Antonyms dessicate, parch, scorch
Usage The flooded river inundated several villages.
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Word: INTREPID (adj)
Meaning extremely, brave
Root of theword TREP/TREM = shake, fear
Synonyms heroic, bold, brave, courageous, daring, gallant, valiant
Antonyms timorous, timid
Usage The intrepid traveller went ahead with his journey despite the many obstacles which he had toencounter.
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Word: INTRACTABLE (adj)
Meaning stubborn, difficult
Root of theword tract = draw, pull
Synonyms inflexible, obdurate, obstinate, pig-headed, wilful
Antonyms easygoing
Usage The intractable child refused to say sorry even after being caught red handed while cheating in theexaminations.
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Word: INTIMIDATE (verb)
Meaning threaten
Root of the word tim = fear
Synonyms bully, frighten, coerce, terrorize, overawe, daunt
Antonyms encourage
Usage The local bully tried to intimidate the small town residents.
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Word: INTERVENED (verb)
Meaning interfere, occur
Root of the word VEN/VENT/VENI = come
Synonyms mediate, arbitrate, intercede, get involved, intrude, happen
Antonyms keep away
Usage The situation would have been worse if the elders had not intervened.
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Word: INTERREGNUM (noun)
Meaning rebellion
Root of theword reg/rec = related to a king, rule
Synonyms mutiny, rebellion, uprising, rising, revolt
Antonyms -
Usage During the interregnum when the old king died and the crown prince was coronated, the Prime Ministertook charge of the affairs of the state.
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Word: INTERPOLATE (verb)
Meaning to add something to a piece of writing
Root of the word INTER = between, among
Synonyms insert, interpose, introduce, implant, add, incorporate
Antonyms -
Usage We do not know whether the lines are original or interpolated at a later date.
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Word: INTERN (verb)
Meaning imprison
Root of the word INTER, IT, ITER = between, among
Synonyms detain, hold, confine
Antonyms release
Usage The dictator got the rebels interned without any trial.
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Word: INTERMITTENT (adj)
Meaning irregular
Root of the word INTER, IT, ITER = between, among
Synonyms discontinuous, blinking, flashing, sporadic, broken, alternating
Antonyms constant
Usage The intermittent rain hindered relief operations.
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Word: INTERMINABLE (adj)
Meaning endless
Root of theword term = end
Synonyms ceaseless, everlasting, incessant, perpetual, never-ending
Antonyms finite
Usage These days we have to endure many seemingly interminable commercials to watch a movie onT.V.
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Word: INTERJECT (verb)
Meaning butt in
Root of the word INTER, IT, ITER = between, among
Synonyms throw in, exclaim, interpolate, speak, interpose, cut in
Antonyms -
Usage He thought of interjecting before the problem took a serious turn.
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Word: INTERIM (adj)
Meaning temporary
Root of the word INTER, IT, ITER = between, among
Synonyms provisional, intervening, pro tem, acting
Antonyms permanent
Usage Interim relief, in the form of festival advance, was sanctioned for all central government employees.
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Word: INTERIM (adj & noun)
Meaning temporary
Root of the word INTER, IT, ITER = between, among
Synonyms provisional, intervening, pro tem, acting
Antonyms permanent
Usage An interim committee was appointed to conduct a probe into the scam.
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Word: INSURRECTION (noun)
Meaning a violent uprising against authority
Root of the word SURG/SURRECT = rise
Synonyms uprising, rebellion
Antonyms content
Usage The insurrection was quelled before it took a serious turn.
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Word: INSURMOUNTABLE (adj)
Meaning insuperable
Root of the word super/sur = above
Synonyms insoluble, impossible, intractable, undefeatable, overwhelming
Antonyms easy
Usage Most of the problems we consider insurmountable can be solved with a bit of determination.
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Word: INSURGENT (adj & noun)
Meaning rebellious, rebel
Root of the word surg/surrect = rise
Synonyms uprising, dissatisfied, insurrectionary
Antonyms loyal
Usage The armed insurgents attacked the police station.
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Word: INSOUCIANT (adj)
Meaning lacking concern
Root of the word -
Synonyms untroubled, blas, heedless, nonchalant
Antonyms anxious, concerned
Usage The aged parents were hurt by their sons insouciant attitude towards their problems.
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Word: INSOMNIA (noun)
Meaning the condition of being unable to sleep
Root of the word SOMN/SOP = sleep
Synonyms wakefulness, restlessness
Antonyms -
Usage Stress is one of the principal causes of insomnia.
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Word: INSINUATE (verb)
Meaning imply
Root of the word sin = curve
Synonyms suggest, hint, indicate, intimate
Antonyms -
Usage He insinuated that she tends to be very snobbish.
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Word: INSIDIOUS (adj)
Meaning sinister
Root of the word sed/sid/sess = sit, settle
Synonyms menacing, subtle, dangerous
Antonyms beneficial
Usage The insidious effects of terrorism can be felt in every corner of the globe now.
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Word: INSIDIOUS (adj)
Meaning proceeding in a gradual and harmful way
Root of the word -
Synonyms stealthy, subtle, surreptitious, sneaking, crafty
Antonyms straightforward
Usage The insidious effects of smoking eventually prove detrimental to ones health.
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Word: INSCRUTABLE (adj)
Meaning impossible to understand or interpret
Root of the word -
Synonyms enigmatic. mysterious, inexpressive
Antonyms expressive
Usage The ways of destiny are inscrutable to man.
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Word: INSATIABLE (adj)
Meaning voracious
Root of the word sat/satis = enough, satiate, saturate
Synonyms unquenchable, avid, ravenous, greedy, unappeasable
Antonyms quenchable
Usage His insatiable appetite for money has made him rather ruthless.
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Word: INQUISITIVE (adj)
Meaning eagerly seeking knowledge, prying
Root of the word QUER/QUES/QUIS/QUIRE = question
Synonyms questioning, inquiring, interested, nosy, probing, intrusive
Antonyms disinterested
Usage Children usually have an inquisitive bent of mind.
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Word: INQUEST (noun)
Meaning an official investigation to find out the cause of somebodys death especially when it has nothappened naturallyRoot of theword QUER/QUES/QUIS/QUIRE = question
Synonyms inquiry, examination, inquisition, post-mortem
Antonyms -
Usage An inquest was held to discover the cause of the officials mysterious death.
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Word: INNATE (adj)
Meaning inborn, natural
Root of the word NAT/NAS/NATE = born
Synonyms natural, native, instinctive, intrinsic, inherent
Antonyms acquired
Usage Ones innate abilities vary from person to person.
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Word: INHIBIT (verb)
Meaning slow down, stop
Root of the word habit/hibit = have, hold
Synonyms restrain, reduce, stall, hinder, hamper
Antonyms encourage
Usage Jane is rather inhibited after her injury.
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Word: INGRATIATE (verb)
Meaning to make acceptable by conscious effort
Root of the word grat = please, favour
Synonyms charm, win, captivate
Antonyms repel, disgust, repulse
Usage He is trying hard to ingratiate himself to his boss.
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Word: INGRATE (noun & adj)
Meaning an ungrateful person. Gratis: free
Root of the word grat = please, favour
Synonyms ungrateful, unthankful, unappreciative
Antonyms grateful, obliged
Usage The ingrate son sneered at the idea of looking after his ailing parents.
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Word: INGENIIOUS (adj)
Meaning very suitable for a particular purpose and resulting from clever new ideas
Root of the word GEN = birth, class, kin
Synonyms inventive, creative, imaginative, original, clever, innovative, resourceful, gifted, enterprising
Antonyms unimaginative
Usage Children are ingenious when it comes to getting their own ways.
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Word: INFUSION (noun)
Meaning pouring
Root of the word fus = pour
Synonyms introduction, instillation, implantation
Antonyms removal, abrogation
Usage Infusion of new talent is the need of the hour.
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Word: INFALLIBLE (adj)
Meaning incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
Root of the word FAL/FALS = deceive
Synonyms foolproof, watertight, reliable, surefire, flawless, dependable, fail-safe
Antonyms fallible, erring, imperfect
Usage All humans are prone to err, no man is infallible.
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Word: INEPTITUDE (noun)
Meaning the quality or the state of being incompetent
Root of the word APT/EPT/APPRO = correct, fit, skill, ability
Synonyms unskilled, clumsy, all thumbs
Antonyms skilful, talented
Usage Arrogance and ineptitude led to the teams miserable performance.
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Word: INDUBITABLE (adj)
Meaning impossible to doubt
Root of the word -
Synonyms unquestionable, undoubtable, undeniable, irrefutable, sure, certain
Antonyms doubtful
Usage It is an indubitable fact that no nation in the world can afford to extol terrorism.
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Word: INCURSION (noun)
Meaning sudden attack
Root of the word CUR, COUR, CURS = run
Synonyms raid, sortie into, sally against
Antonyms retreat
Usage The army was ready to face the likely incursion of the enemy.
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Word: INCRIMINATE (adj)
Meaning indicate as involved in wrong doing
Root of the word CRIM/CRIT = judge, accuse, separate, criminal, incriminate, discriminate, criterion, critical, critic
Synonyms implicate, give away, convict, cause to look guilty
Antonyms exculpate
Usage There is incriminating evidence that the defendant had lied under oath.
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Word: INCONTROVERTIBLE (noun)
Meaning not able to be denied
Root of the word contra = against
Synonyms indisputable, indubitable
Antonyms debatable, controversial
Usage Please do not call him a criminal until you have incontrovertible evidence against him.
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Word: INCOGNITO (adj & adv)
Meaning in disguise
Root of the word cogn = know
Synonyms secretly, undercover, anonymously
Antonyms openly
Usage The prince roamed in his kingdom incognito to know the welfare of his subjects.
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Word: INCLINATION (noun)
Meaning leaning, slope
Root of the word clin/cliv = slope, lean
Synonyms disposition, tendency, bent, bias, affection, attachment, wish, desire, liking, fancy, allurement, h
Antonyms unconcern, indifference, neutrality, nonchalance, apathy, insouciance, heedlessness
Usage Unlike his brother who was a gregarious person, Robert was a loner by nature and by inclination.
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Word: INCESSANT (adj)
Meaning never stopping
Root of the word CEDE/CESS = yield, to go
Synonyms relentless, continual, never-ending, unremitting, ceaseless, constant, persistent
Antonyms intermittent, occasional
Usage The picnic had to be cancelled with the incessant rainplaying spoilsport.
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Word: IMPULSIVE (adj)
Meaning acting or done without thinking ahead
Root of the word -
Synonyms impetuously, rash, reckless, incautious
Antonyms cautious
Usage He is usually very circumspect and avoids taking impulsive decisions.
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Word: IMPETUOUS (adj)
Meaning acting or doing quickly and without thought
Root of the word PET/ PETIT = seek, go toward
Synonyms impulsion, motion, thrust, drive, movement
Antonyms cautious, considered
Usage Avoid taking impetuous decisions lest you should repent later.
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Word: IMPECUNIIOUS (adj)
Meaning having little or no money
Root of the word PEC = money
Synonyms indigent, destitute, penniless, needy, poor, impoverished
Antonyms well off, wealthy
Usage The minister promised financial assistance to the impecunious peasant families.
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Word: IMPECCABLE (adj)
Meaning without faults or mistakes
Root of the word -
Synonyms flawless, faultless, unblemished, spotless, stainless
Antonyms imperfect, sinful
Usage His impeccable character was worthy of emulation.
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Word: ILLITERATE (adj)
Meaning uneducated
Root of the word LITERA = letter
Synonyms uninformed, ignorant, untaught, not conversant, uneducated
Antonyms literate
Usage The growing number of illiterates is a serious cause for concern.
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Word: ILLEGIBLE (adj)
Meaning unreadable
Root of the word lect, leg, lex = read, speak
Synonyms scribbled, scrawled, indecipherable
Antonyms legible
Usage Please give me a printout as your writing is absolutely illegible.
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Word: IGNOMINY (noun)
Meaning public disgrace
Root of the word -
Synonyms shame, humiliation, disgrace, stigma
Antonyms honour
Usage The ignominy of being defeated by his arch rival was difficult for him to endure.
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