Vocab Builder #33

Serendipity

Synonyms: Fortune, chance, fluke
Antonyms: Misfortune, mishap, calamity
Example: "Discovering the hidden cafe was pure serendipity, as we had no plans to walk down that alley."

Ephemeral

Synonyms: Fleeting, transient, temporary
Antonyms: Permanent, enduring, lasting
Example: "The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, fading away within minutes as the night took over."

Esoteric

Synonyms: Obscure, arcane, cryptic
Antonyms: Common, mainstream, familiar
Example: "The professor’s lecture on quantum mechanics was so esoteric that only a few students fully understood it."

Inexorable

Synonyms: Unstoppable, relentless, inevitable
Antonyms: Flexible, yielding, merciful
Example: "Time’s inexorable march forward can be daunting, especially as we age."

Loquacious

Synonyms: Talkative, chatty, garrulous
Antonyms: Reserved, silent, taciturn
Example: "Her loquacious nature made her the life of the party, as she kept everyone entertained with stories."

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