english vocab

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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



Word: LIBERATE (verb)

Meaning set free; free from conventional ideas about behaviour.


Synonyms unshackle, unfetter, free

Antonyms confine, fetter

Usage The woman of today is more liberated when compared to her ancient counterpart.



Word: LIBERAL (adj)

Meaning open-minded, generous


Synonyms tolerant, broadminded, moderate, freethinking, laissez-faire, noninterventionist

Antonyms narrow-minded, insular, parochial conservative

Usage A liberal pay package alone may not enhance productivity.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



Word: INVESTITURE (noun)

Meaning installation

Root of the word VEST = clothing

Synonyms inauguration

Antonyms divestiture

Usage I attended the Presidents investiture ceremony.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



Word: INTERMITTENT (adj)

Meaning irregular


Synonyms discontinuous, blinking, flashing, sporadic, broken, alternating

Antonyms constant

Usage The intermittent rain hindered relief operations.



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.



Word: INTERJECT (verb)

Meaning butt in


Synonyms throw in, exclaim, interpolate, speak, interpose, cut in

Antonyms -

Usage He thought of interjecting before the problem took a serious turn.



Word: INTERIM (adj)

Meaning temporary


Synonyms provisional, intervening, pro tem, acting

Antonyms permanent

Usage Interim relief, in the form of festival advance, was sanctioned for all central government employees.



Word: INTERIM (adj & noun)

Meaning temporary


Synonyms provisional, intervening, pro tem, acting

Antonyms permanent

Usage An interim committee was appointed to conduct a probe into the scam.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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.



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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