VOCABULARY
- CONSPICUOUS (ADJECTIVE): openly wicked
Synonyms: noticeable, clear
Antonyms: invisible, hidden
Example Sentence: If you dye your hair purple, you will be very conspicuous among the other teachers.
- CAPRICIOUS (ADJECTIVE): volatile
Synonyms: fickle, changeable
Antonyms: constant, stable
Example sentence: You need to settle down and stop being so capricious!
- ERRABLE (ADJECTIVE): liable to err
Synonyms: faulty, frail
Antonyms: perfect, infallible
Example Sentence: My younger brother is inclined towards errable tasks.
- DEVOUT (ADJECTIVE): enthusiastic
Synonyms: zealous, ardent
Antonyms: apathetic, dull
Example Sentence: It takes more than one devout employee to make a successful business.
- FICTITIOUS (ADJECTIVE): imaginary
Synonyms: mythical, fictional
Antonyms: genuine, authentic
Example Sentence: Scott created a fictitious nonprofit organization, funneling his money through it tax free.
- IMPETUOUS (ADJECTIVE): rash
Synonyms: risky, irresponsible
Antonyms: careful, alert
Example Sentence: It is easy to be impetuous when you want something really badly!
- DENOUEMENT (NOUN): conclusion
Synonyms: climax, finale
Antonyms: initiation, debut
Example Sentence: The play’s denouement saw the main character die tragically just before the curtain fell.
- FITFUL (ADJECTIVE): spasmodic
Synonyms: intermittent, fluctuating
Antonyms: continuous, continual
Example Sentence: Jim was tired when he woke up after a fitful night of sleep.
- FEASIBLE (ADJECTIVE): practicable
Synonyms: possible, doable
Antonyms: impossible, implausible
Example Sentence: With school, kids and a busy job, it just isn’t feasible to waste time.
- REPUDIATE (VERB): show contempt for
Synonyms: defy, disregard
Antonyms: honour, praise
Example Sentence: During his next speech, the president will repudiate blame for the economic situation.
