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JV568 (Irresolute and Reprove)

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IRRESOLUTE (adjective)
Uncertain how to act; 2. lacking decisiveness and resolve.
Unsure of how to act or proceed; undecided. Lacking in resolution; indecisive.

Synonyms: indecisive, hesitant, doubtful, faltering, fearful, uncertain

Antonyms: determined, guided, resolute

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REPROVE (noun)
To censure or criticize someone. To voice or convey disapproval of; rebuke. To find fault with.

Synonyms: blame, admonish, chide, rebuke, censure, criticize, reprimand

Antonyms: praise, applaud, congratulate

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JV567 (Inconsequential & Quibble)

INCONSEQUENTIAL (adjective) 1. Lacking importance, not important or significant because there are no consequences
2. Not following from premises or evidence; illogical.?

Synonyms: irrelevant, insignificant, unimportant, immaterial, inadequate, inconsiderable, insufficient, trivial, trifling
Antonyms: consequential, valuable, significant, relevant,
Tips: The related noun consequence means “the result of an action.” Something inconsequential has no resulting effects and this is why it means “unimportant;” it has no consequences.
Examples:- Marc’s inconsequential rambling had nothing to do with the topic of conversation
- Many young students have a difficult time distinguishing between relevant and inconsequential information.
- Our meeting was inconsequential and didn’t bring about any change.
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QUIBBLE (verb, noun)  (noun) 1 a slight objection or criticism. (verb) 1. to quarrel over something trivial; 2. to evade the truth by bringing up irrelevant points about an issue;

Synonyms: (v.) avoid, trifle, argue, dispute, nit-pick, evade, waffle, squabble, (n.) complaint
Antonyms: (v.) agree, harmonize

Tips: For quibble, think of the related words squabble “petty argument” and quarrel “heated dispute.” Quibble is similar; it is quarreling or arguing in a petty way by nitpicking over irrelevant or trivial points.

Examples:- Let’s try not to quibble over something so inconsequential.
- The debate turned into a quibble after the politicians started arguing over irrelevant and trivial points.
- There’s no point quibbling about/over a couple of dollars.
- John’s only quibble with the movie was is that it’s too long.

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JV566 (Scintillate and Verify)

SCINTILLATE (verb) 1. displaying dazzling spirit and clever wit;
2. shining brightly

Synonyms: sparkling, dazzling, brilliant, amusing, entertaining, clever
Antonyms: dull, boring

Examples:- It was an interesting debate and it sparked some scintillating conversations.
- Lisa’s scintillating personality drew people to her at any social gathering.
- Jeremy’s scintillating speech kept the audience hanging on his every word.
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VERIFY (verb) 1. to confirm the truth of something by investigation or examination; 2. to prove that something is true; 3. to legally attest to the truth of something
Synonyms: confirm, validate, determine, ascertain, establish, prove, attest, substantiate, authenticate
Antonyms: refute, disprove

Examples:- Could you please verify that I turned off the oven?
- Our bookkeeper should verify this balance sheet before we send it to our accountant
- The Peruvian police verified his alibi when Joran said that he was somewhere else that that afternoon.
- I need to verify the date of their wedding before I make our hotel reservation.

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