Vocab Builder #25

1. Ebullient - Cheerful and full of energy.
Synonyms: Exuberant, lively, enthusiastic.
Antonyms: Depressed, apathetic, unenthusiastic.

Example: Her ebullient personality made her the life of the party.

2. Impetuous - Acting or done quickly and without thought or care.
Synonyms: Rash, hasty, impulsive.
Antonyms: Cautious, considered, deliberate.

Example: His impetuous decision to quit his job left him without a backup plan.

3. Magnanimous - Generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.
Synonyms: Generous, noble, charitable.
Antonyms: Petty, selfish, mean-spirited.

Example: The magnanimous winner graciously praised the efforts of all the participants.

4. Obfuscate - Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Synonyms: Confuse, obscure, muddle.
Antonyms: Clarify, elucidate, simplify.

Example: The teacher’s complicated explanation only served to obfuscate the concept further.

5. Pernicious - Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Synonyms: Harmful, damaging, destructive.
Antonyms: Beneficial, harmless, innocuous.

Example: The pernicious influence of the internet on young minds is a subject of ongoing research.