Set 140 · Study 1 / 5
Exitusing language that signifies the opposite of what is meant or an outcome that is contrary to expectations
It's ironic that the fire station burned down while responding to a fire next door.
Set 140 of TOEFL Vocabulary covers 5 words: ironic, extravagant, pellucid, homogeneous, infinitesimal. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
using language that signifies the opposite of what is meant or an outcome that is contrary to expectations
It's ironic that the fire station burned down while responding to a fire next door.
lacking restraint in spending money or using resources
The couple hosted an extravagant wedding reception that was the talk of the town for months.
translucently clear; easily understood
The teacher's explanation was so pellucid that every student grasped the complex concept without confusion.
of the same or similar kind or nature
The committee was composed of a homogeneous group of experts, all sharing similar qualifications and experiences.
an indefinitely small quantity that is greater than zero but less than any positive real number
The scientist measured the infinitesimal changes in temperature during the experiment, which were crucial for accurate results.