Vocab Builder #29

1. Impetuous
Definition: 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.

2. Lugubrious
Definition: Looking or sounding sad and dismal.
Synonyms: Mournful, gloomy, somber.
Antonyms: Cheerful, joyful, happy.
Example: The lugubrious music at the funeral made everyone feel even more sorrowful.

3. Magnanimous
Definition: Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful.
Synonyms: Generous, charitable, benevolent.
Antonyms: Mean, selfish, petty.
Example: Despite the heated argument, she was magnanimous enough to apologize first.

4. Perfunctory
Definition: Carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection.
Synonyms: Cursory, superficial, hasty.
Antonyms: Thorough, detailed, meticulous.
Example: His perfunctory response to the assignment showed his lack of interest in the subject.

5. Ebullient
Definition: Cheerful and full of energy.
Synonyms: Enthusiastic, exuberant, lively.
Antonyms: Depressed, unenthusiastic, downcast.
Example: Her ebullient personality made her the life of every party she attended.