Vocab Builder #8

1. Ebullient - Cheerful and full of energy.

Synonyms: Exuberant, lively, enthusiastic.
Antonyms: Depressed, apathetic, unenthusiastic.

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

2. Hapless - Unfortunate.

Synonyms: Unlucky, ill-fated, jinxed.
Antonyms: Fortunate, lucky, blessed.

Example: The hapless traveler missed his flight due to a sudden traffic jam.

3. Intransigent - Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.

Synonyms: Uncompromising, unyielding, stubborn.
Antonyms: Compliant, flexible, yielding.

Example: Despite the negotiations, the union remained intransigent, demanding better wages.

4. Lugubrious - Looking or sounding sad and dismal.

Synonyms: Mournful, gloomy, melancholic.
Antonyms: Cheerful, joyful, happy.

Example: The lugubrious music at the funeral made everyone feel even more sorrowful.

5. Acrimonious - (Typically of speech or a debate) angry and bitter.

Synonyms: Bitter, rancorous, caustic.
Antonyms: Harmonious, pleasant, amicable.

Example: The discussion turned acrimonious when politics was brought up.