501 Vocabulary Questions - English-Learners

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  1. a. Spuriousmeans false, counterfeit, or fake. Its antonym is
    veritable, which means real, true, or genuine.

  2. c. Nadirmeans the lowest point or very bottom. Its antonym is
    zenith, which means the absolute top or peak.

  3. b.Allaymeans to calm, reassure; to alleviate or reduce in intensity.
    Its antonym is exacerbate, which means to intensify, make worse.

  4. d.Jocundmeans merry and happy, joyous. Its antonym is
    lugubrious, which means excessively dismal, miserable.

  5. d.Disingenuousmeans insincere, deceitful. Its antonym is
    ingenuous, which means sincere, not cunning; free of deceit.

  6. a. Buoyantmeans light-hearted, joyful. Its antonym is disconsolate,
    which means sad, dejected.

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