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Jejune (je’jewn): dull, uninteresting Synonyms — banal, prosaic, inane Antonyms — imaginative, interesting, unusual — His jejune style of writing is the reason why his books don’t sell. Penchant (pon-shon) A special enjoyment or liking towards something. Synonyms — affinity, disposition, propensity Antonyms — abhorrence, aversion, dislike — She has a penchant for music. Impecunious (impekew’nius): Having little or no money. Synonyms — destitute, impoverished, poor Antonyms — opulent, wealthy, rich — Impecunious
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Synonyms — authenticate, endorse, support Antonyms — contradict, negate, refute — The witness to the accident has corroborated the evidence found. Repose (re’poz): a peaceful state or time Synonyms — placidity, calmness, tranquillity Antonym — confusion — I enjoyed the moments of repose in the hills. Antediluvian (anti-di-looviun, anti-di-lewviun): very old fashioned Synonyms — obsolete, antiquated, archaic Antonyms — modern, current, new — Her antediluvian ideas regarding women are not acceptable to us. Discover Match the following: A B 1. billy-goat a. czarina 2. czar b. nun 3. don c. nanny—goat 4. hart d. donna 5. friar, monk e. doe 6. buck f. roe Looking back To go to one’s account means to die. The allusion is to the Day of Judgement, when souls have to give an account of their conduct on the earth. The phrase came into use a few centuries ago. Ponder Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together. — Goethe Score card 1c, 2a, 3d, 4f, 5b, 6e. — Illa Vij |
