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  Word Explanations intangible, jocund, occult, impromptu, ribald, jeering, stanch, scrupulous, authentic, contemporary


   
Explanation of intangible (adjective)
incapable of being touched; immaterial; hard to grasp; insubstantial; difficult to perceive

Sample of intangible
Intangible though it may be, sometimes just knowing that the work you do helps others is reward enough.



   
Explanation of jocund (adjective)
happy; cheerful; gay; jolly; mirthful

Sample of jocund
The puppy kept a smile on the jocund boy's face.
The jocund atmosphere was due to the team's victory in the playoffs.



   
Explanation of occult (adjective)
hidden; beyond human understanding; mystical; supernatural; secret

Sample of occult
The occult meaning of the message was one of dislike for the authorities.
Some spend years pursuing the occult, only to find themselves no closer to the answer.
Relating to the occult world means entering a new realm.



   
Explanation of impromptu (adjective)
without preparation; spontaneous

Sample of impromptu
Her impromptu speech was well-received, giving her new confidence in her ability to speak off the cuff.



   
Explanation of ribald (adjective)
vulgar; joking; mocking; offensive; crude

Sample of ribald
Some people find the comedian's ribald act offensive.
The ribald story proved an embarrassment to its audience.



   
Explanation of jeering (adjective)
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule; professional vocabulary

Sample of jeering
The difference between trying to disperse a jeering group of tracksuited teenagers and a jeering group of hairy teenagers and twentysomethings isn't how tough it is to get them to break up.



   
Explanation of stanch (verb)
to stop; to check the flow of; to staunch

Sample of stanch
It is necessary to stanch the bleeding from the wound as soon as possible.



   
Explanation of scrupulous (adjective)
honorable; exact; moral; precise; meticulous

Sample of scrupulous
After finding a purse with valuable items inside, the scrupulous Mr. Prendergast returned everything to its owner.
A scrupulous cleaning was conducted before the family moved.



   
Explanation of authentic (adjective)
real; genuine; trustworthy; reliable

Sample of authentic
An authentic diamond will cut glass.



   
Explanation of contemporary (adjective)
living or happening at the same time; modern; current

Sample of contemporary
Contemporary furniture will clash with your traditional sectional.



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