Vocabulary - Set 9
INTEGRITY: Honesty, moral soundness - a man of proved integrity.
Synonyms: probity, uprightness, incorruptibility
JARGON: Confused, unintelligible, meaningless talk; special vocabulary used only by members of a group or trade - Variety, a newspaper written in theatrical jargon.
Synonyms: gibberish, argot, cant
JEOPARDY: Danger - His life was in jeopardy.
Synonyms: hazard, peril
JUDICIOUS: Wise; using or exhibiting good judgment - a well-chosen plan, termed judicious by all.
Synonyms: discreet, politic, discerning
LATENT: Hidden; present but not fully developed - latent talent that time will reveal.
Synonyms: dormant, quiescent, covert, potential
Antonyms: apparent, patent
LAVISH:
(1) Profuse or generous - lavish in praise.
Synonyms: ample, superabundant
(2) Given to extravagance - a lavish spender.
Synonyms: prodigal, munificent, magnanimous.
Antonyms: parsimonious, niggardly, frugal, penurious
LETHAL: Deadly - a lethal weapon.
Synonyms: mortal, fatal
LONGEVITY: Prolonged duration of life - a country remarkable for the longevity of its inhabitants.
LOW: To bellow softly like cattle - the lowing herd in the meadow.
Synonym: moo
LUCID: Clear; transparent; easily understood - a lucid explanation of a difficult text.
Synonyms: pellucid, perspicuous, intelligible, limpid, luminous, translucent
Antonyms: abstruse, obscure
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