juncture

nounCommon GRE wordMore J words

a particular point in time, especially one of significance or decision

In a sentence

Juncture in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing juncture in a sentence.

At this critical juncture, the company must decide whether to expand or consolidate.

Synonyms

pointmomentcrossroads

Antonyms

None listed.

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an impudent, conceited person given to presumptuous behavior

worn out or made cynical by overexposure to something

specialized or technical language used by a particular group that outsiders find hard to grasp

affected by bitterness, resentment, or prejudice that distorts one's judgment

to make rude and mocking remarks at someone

lacking substance or maturity; naive and simplistic

to put at risk of loss, harm, or failure

danger of loss, harm, or failure

Common questions

Juncture (noun) means a particular point in time, especially one of significance or decision

Here is juncture used in an example sentence: "At this critical juncture, the company must decide whether to expand or consolidate."

Common synonyms for juncture include point, moment, crossroads.

Juncture is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.