VOCAB OF THE DAY

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1.FECKLESS(ADJECTIVE):without purpose

Synonyms: aimless, carefree

Antonyms: purposeful, efficient

Example Sentence:It was a feckless attempt to make the company a success.

 

2.MERCURIAL(ADJECTIVE):flighty, temperamental

Synonyms: changeable, impulsive

Antonyms: constant, stable

Example Sentence:His mercurial temperament made him difficult to work with his teammates.

 

3.SPECIOUS (ADJECTIVE):misleading

Synonyms: deceptive, false

Antonyms: genuine, valid

Example Sentence:His readings are seeming to be specious.

 

4.QUIXOTIC(ADJECTIVE): idealistic

Synonyms: impractical, dreamy

Antonyms: realistic, sensible

Example Sentence:It was clearly a quixotic case against the defendant.

 

5.DISINGENUOUS(ADJECTIVE):Not straightforward or candid

Synonyms:  unfair, cunning

Antonyms: frank, truthful

Example Sentence:It was disingenuous of her to claim she had no financial interest in the company.

 

6.DERISIVE (ADJECTIVE):ridiculing

Synonyms: cheeky,mocking   

Antonyms:polite, respectful

Example Sentence:It was a derisive act.

 

7.ODIOUS(ADJECTIVE): extremely unpleasant

Synonyms: disgusting, horrid

Antonyms: attractive, delightful

Example Sentence:The detective said it was the most odious crime she had ever seen.

 

8.FORTUITOUS (ADJECTIVE):lucky, accidental

Synonyms: random, chance

Antonyms: intentional, planned

Example Sentence:The check could not have arrived at a more fortuitous time.

 

9.RAPACIOUS (ADJECTIVE):aggressively greedy or ravenous

Synonyms:ferocious, marauding

Antonyms: satisfied, contended

Example Sentence:He is a rapacious lawyer.

 

10.HALCYON (ADJECTIVE):calm, peaceful

Synonyms:quiet, still

Antonyms: agitated

Example Sentence:It is such a halcyon place.