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Abandon — Forms: Noun: Abandonment [/əˈbæn.dən.mənt/], Verb: Abandon [/əˈbæn.dən/], Adjective: Abandoned [/əˈbæn.dənd/] — Example: The driver had to abandon his car after it broke down on the highway.

Meaning: To leave a place, thing, or person forever; to give up completely.

Keen — Forms: Noun: Keenness [/ˈkiːn.nəs/], Adjective: Keen [/kiːn/], Adverb: Keenly [/ˈkiːn.li/] — Example: She has a keen eye for detail when reviewing complex code.

Meaning: Very interested, eager, or having a sharp edge/sense.

Jealous — Forms: Noun: Jealousy [/ˈdʒel.ə.si/], Adjective: Jealous [/ˈdʒel.əs/], Adverb: Jealously [/ˈdʒel.əs.li/] — Example: He was jealous of his colleague's promotion.

Meaning: Feeling envy of someone's achievements, advantages, or affection.

Tact — Forms: Noun: Tact [/tækt/], Adjective: Tactful [/ˈtækt.fəl/], Adverb: Tactfully [/ˈtækt.fəl.i/] — Example: She handled the sensitive issue with great tact.

Meaning: The ability to say or do things without making others angry or upset.

Oath — Forms: Noun: Oath [/əʊθ/] — Example: The witness swore an oath to tell the truth.

Meaning: A formal promise, especially in a court of law, to tell the truth or fulfill a duty.

Vacant — Forms: Noun: Vacancy [/ˈveɪ.kən.si/], Verb: Vacate [/vəˈkeɪt/], Adjective: Vacant [/ˈveɪ.kənt/], Adverb: Vacantly [/ˈveɪ.kənt.li/] — Example: We found a vacant room in the hotel.

Meaning: Empty; not filled or occupied.

Hardship — Forms: Noun: Hardship [/ˈhɑːd.ʃɪp/], Adjective: Hard [/hɑːd/], Adverb: Hard [/hɑːd/] — Example: Many families experienced financial hardship during the economic crisis.

Meaning: Severe suffering or difficult conditions of life.

Gallant — Forms: Noun: Gallantry [/ˈɡæl.ən.tri/], Adjective: Gallant [/ˈɡæl.ənt/], Adverb: Gallantly [/ˈɡæl.ənt.li/] — Example: The gallant firefighter rescued the child from the burning building.

Meaning: Brave, heroic, or polite and attentive to women.

Data — Forms: Noun: Data [/ˈdeɪ.tə/] — Example: The team collected sufficient data to complete the research report.

Meaning: Information, especially facts or numbers, collected to be examined and analyzed.

Unaccustomed — Forms: Verb: Accustom [/əˈkʌs.təm/], Adjective: Unaccustomed [/ˌʌn.əˈkʌs.təmd/] — Example: He was unaccustomed to working in such extreme heat.

Meaning: Not familiar with something, or not used to something.

Bachelor — Forms: Noun: Bachelor [/ˈbætʃ.əl.ər/], Bachelorhood [/ˈbætʃ.əl.ər.hʊd/] — Example: He enjoyed his life as a bachelor before deciding to settle down.

Meaning: A man who has never been married.

Qualify — Forms: Noun: Qualification [/ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/], Verb: Qualify [/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/], Adjective: Qualified [/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/] — Example: She worked hard to qualify for the senior analyst position.

Meaning: To complete necessary training or fulfill requirements to do a job or task.

Corpse — Forms: Noun: Corpse [/kɔːps/] — Example: Detectives arrived at the scene to examine the corpse.

Meaning: A dead body, usually of a human being.

Conceal — Forms: Noun: Concealment [/kənˈsiːl.mənt/], Verb: Conceal [/kənˈsiːl/], Adjective: Concealed [/kənˈsiːld/] — Example: He tried to conceal the documents under his coat.

Meaning: To hide something or keep it from being seen/known.

Dismal — Forms: Noun: Dismalness [/ˈdɪz.məl.nəs/], Adjective: Dismal [/ˈdɪz.məl/], Adverb: Dismally [/ˈdɪz.məl.i/] — Example: The gray weather made it a dismal morning.

Meaning: Dark, gloomy, and depressing.

Frigid — Forms: Noun: Frigidity [/frɪˈdʒɪd.ə.ti/], Adjective: Frigid [/ˈfrɪdʒ.ɪd/], Adverb: Frigidly [/ˈfrɪdʒ.ɪd.li/] — Example: The frigid wind blew across the open field.

Meaning: Extremely cold in temperature or icy in manner.

Inhabit — Forms: Noun: Inhabitant [/ɪnˈhæb.ɪ.tənt/], Habitation [/ˌhæb.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/], Verb: Inhabit [/ɪnˈhæb.ɪt/], Adjective: Inhabited [/ɪnˈhæb.ɪ.tɪd/] — Example: Wild animals inhabit the dense forest.

Meaning: To live in or occupy a place.

Numb — Forms: Noun: Numbness [/ˈnʌm.nəs/], Verb: Numb [/nʌm/], Adjective: Numb [/nʌm/], Adverb: Numbly [/ˈnʌm.li/] — Example: My hands felt numb after staying outside in the snow.

Meaning: Deprived of physical feeling or responsiveness.

Peril — Forms: Noun: Peril [/ˈper.əl/], Verb: Imperil [/ɪmˈper.əl/], Adjective: Perilous [/ˈper.əl.əs/], Adverb: Perilously [/ˈper.əl.əs.li/] — Example: The travelers were unaware of the peril ahead.

Meaning: Serious and immediate danger.

Recline — Forms: Noun: Recliner [/rɪˈklaɪ.nər/], Verb: Recline [/rɪˈklaɪn/], Adjective: Reclining [/rɪˈklaɪ.nɪŋ/] — Example: He likes to recline on the sofa after a long day at work.

Meaning: To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.

Shriek — Forms: Noun: Shriek [/ʃriːk/], Verb: Shriek [/ʃriːk/] — Example: She let out a loud shriek when she saw the mouse.

Meaning: A high-pitched, sharp scream or cry.

Sinister — Forms: Noun: Sinisteredness [/ˈsɪn.ɪ.stər.nəs/], Adjective: Sinister [/ˈsɪn.ɪ.stər/], Adverb: Sinisterly [/ˈsɪn.ɪ.stər.li/] — Example: The old mansion had a sinister look in the dark.

Meaning: Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

Tempt — Forms: Noun: Temptation [/tempˈteɪ.ʃən/], Verb: Tempt [/tempt/], Adjective: Tempting [/ˈtemp.tɪŋ/], Adverb: Temptingly [/ˈtemp.tɪŋ.li/] — Example: The smell of fresh bread tempted him to enter the bakery.

Meaning: To entice or try to provoke someone to do something.

Wager — Forms: Noun: Wager [/ˈweɪ.dʒər/], Verb: Wager [/ˈweɪ.dʒər/] — Example: He placed a wager on the football match.

Meaning: An act of betting a sum of money; a bet.

Typical — Forms: Noun: Type [/taɪp/], Verb: Typify [/ˈtɪp.ɪ.faɪ/], Adjective: Typical [/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/], Adverb: Typically [/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl.i/] — Example: It was a typical Monday morning with heavy traffic.

Meaning: Having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing; normal/usual.

Minimum — Forms: Noun: Minimum [/ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm/], Verb: Minimize [/ˈmɪn.ɪ.maɪz/], Adjective: Minimum [/ˈmɪn.ɪ.məm/] — Example: The project requires a minimum of three weeks to complete.

Meaning: The smallest or lowest amount or degree possible.

Scarce — Forms: Noun: Scarcity [/ˈskeə.sə.ti/], Adjective: Scarce [/skeəs/], Adverb: Scarcely [/ˈskeəs.li/] — Example: Fresh water became scarce during the drought.

Meaning: Insufficient for the demand; hard to find or rare.

Annual — Forms: Noun: Annual [/ˈæn.ju.əl/], Adjective: Annual [/ˈæn.ju.əl/], Adverb: Annually [/ˈæn.ju.ə.li/] — Example: The company holds its annual meeting in December.

Meaning: Occurring once every year.

Persuade — Forms: Noun: Persuasion [/pəˈsweɪ.ʒən/], Verb: Persuade [/pəˈsweɪd/], Adjective: Persuasive [/pəˈsweɪ.sɪv/], Adverb: Persuasively [/pəˈsweɪ.sɪv.li/] — Example: He managed to persuade the client to accept the new proposal.

Meaning: To convince someone to do or believe something.

Essential — Forms: Noun: Essential [/ɪˈsen.ʃəl/], Adjective: Essential [/ɪˈsen.ʃəl/], Adverb: Essentially [/ɪˈsen.ʃəl.i/] — Example: Good communication is essential for successful teamwork.

Meaning: Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Blend — Forms: Noun: Blend [/blend/], Verb: Blend [/blend/], Adjective: Blended [/ˈblen.dɪd/] — Example: You should blend the ingredients until the mixture is smooth.

Meaning: To mix together thoroughly.

Visible — Forms: Noun: Visibility [/ˌvɪz.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/], Adjective: Visible [/ˈvɪz.ə.bəl/], Adverb: Visibly [/ˈvɪz.ə.bli/] — Example: The mountains were clearly visible on a bright day.

Meaning: Able to be seen or noticed.

Expensive — Forms: Noun: Expense [/ɪkˈspens/], Adjective: Expensive [/ɪkˈspen.sɪv/], Adverb: Expensively [/ɪkˈspen.sɪv.li/] — Example: Buying a original leather jacket can be quite expensive.

Meaning: Costing a lot of money.

Talent — Forms: Noun: Talent [/ˈtæl.ənt/], Adjective: Talented [/ˈtæl.ən.tɪd/] — Example: She showed a remarkable talent for playing the piano.

Meaning: Natural aptitude or skill.

Devise — Forms: Noun: Devisals [/dɪˈvaɪ.zəlz/], Verb: Devise [/dɪˈvaɪz/] — Example: Engineers need to devise a solution to lower energy consumption.

Meaning: To plan, invent, or think out something complex.

Wholesale — Forms: Noun: Wholesale [/ˈhəʊl.seɪl/], Verb: Wholesale [/ˈhəʊl.seɪl/], Adjective: Wholesale [/ˈhəʊl.seɪl/], Adverb: Wholesale [/ˈhəʊl.seɪl/] — Example: They bought the materials at a wholesale price to reduce expenses.

Meaning: Selling goods in large quantities at lower prices.Vapor — Forms: Noun: Vapor [/ˈveɪ.pər/], Verb: Vaporize [/ˈveɪ.pər.aɪz/], Adjective: Vaporous [/ˈveɪ.pər.əs/] — Example: The morning sun quickly evaporated the thick vapor over the lake.

Eliminate — Forms: Noun: Elimination [/ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/], Verb: Eliminate [/ɪˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/], Adjective: Eliminated [/ɪˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪd/] — Example: Regular testing helps to eliminate unexpected errors in the database.

Meaning: To get rid of, remove, or omit completely.

Villain — Forms: Noun: Villain [/ˈvɪl.ən/], Villainy [/ˈvɪl.ə.ni/], Adjective: Villainous [/ˈvɪl.ə.nəs/], Adverb: Villainously [/ˈvɪl.ə.nəs.li/] — Example: The actor played the role of a clever villain in the action movie.

Meaning: A wicked, evil, or dishonest person, especially in a story or movie.

Dense — Forms: Noun: Density [/ˈden.sə.ti/], Adjective: Dense [/dens/], Adverb: Densely [/ˈdens.li/] — Example: The travelers struggled to walk through the dense forest.

Meaning: Closely packed together; thick or difficult to see/penetrate.

Utilize — Forms: Noun: Utilization [/ˌjuː.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/], Verb: Utilize [/ˈjuː.tɪ.laɪz/], Adjective: Utilizable [/ˈjuː.tɪ.laɪ.zə.bəl/] — Example: We need to utilize our resources efficiently to finish the project on time.

Meaning: To make practical or effective use of something.

Humid — Forms: Noun: Humidity [/hjuːˈmɪd.ə.ti/], Verb: Humidify [/hjuːˈmɪd.ɪ.faɪ/], Adjective: Humid [/ˈhjuː.mɪd/], Adverb: Humidly [/ˈhjuː.mɪd.li/] — Example: The climate along the coast is warm and very humid during the summer.

Meaning: Containing a high amount of water vapor or moisture in the air; damp.

Theory — Forms: Noun: Theory [/ˈθɪə.ri/], Verb: Theorize [/ˈθɪə.raɪz/], Adjective: Theoretical [/ˌθɪəˈret.ɪ.kəl/], Adverb: Theoretically [/ˌθɪəˈret.ɪ.kəl.i/] — Example: The researcher presented a new theory about machine learning algorithms.

Meaning: An explanation based on thought, observation, or reasoning.

Descend — Forms: Noun: Descent [/dɪˈsent/], Verb: Descend [/dɪˈsend/], Adjective: Descending [/dɪˈsen.dɪŋ/] — Example: The airplane began to descend as it approached the runway.

Meaning: To move or fall downward from a higher place to a lower level.

Circulate — Forms: Noun: Circulation [/ˌsɜː.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/], Verb: Circulate [/ˈsɜː.kjə.leɪt/], Adjective: Circulatory [/ˈsɜː.kjə.lə.tər.i/] — Example: Air conditioning helps to circulate cool air throughout the office.

Meaning: To move continuously around a closed system or go from place to place.

Tradition — Forms: Noun: Tradition [/trəˈdɪʃ.ən/], Adjective: Traditional [/trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/], Adverb: Traditionally [/trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl.i/] — Example: Gathering for a holiday dinner is a long-standing family tradition.

Meaning: Beliefs, customs, or opinions handed down from one generation to another.

Rural — Forms: Noun: Rurality [/rʊəˈræl.ə.ti/], Verb: Ruralize [/ˈrʊə.rəl.aɪz/], Adjective: Rural [/ˈrʊə.rəl/] — Example: Living in a rural area provides a peaceful environment away from city noise.

Meaning: In, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town.

Burden — Forms: Noun: Burden [/ˈbɜː.dən/], Verb: Burden [/ˈbɜː.dən/], Adjective: Burdensome [/ˈbɜː.dən.səm/] — Example: Managing the entire department proved to be a heavy burden.

Meaning: A heavy load, responsibility, or hardship carried by someone.

Campus — Forms: Noun: Campus [/ˈkæm.pəs/] — Example: Students enjoy spending time outdoors on the university campus.

Meaning: The grounds and buildings of a university, college, or school.

Majority — Forms: Noun: Majority [/məˈdʒɒr.ə.ti/] — Example: The majority of team members voted in favor of the new policy.

Meaning: The larger number or greater part of something; more than half.

Assemble — Forms: Noun: Assembly [/əˈsem.bli/], Verb: Assemble [/əˈsem.bəl/], Adjective: Assembled [/əˈsem.bəld/] — Example: The manager asked the staff to assemble in the main conference room.

Meaning: To gather together in one place or to fit parts together.

Explore — Forms: Noun: Exploration [/ˌek.spləˈreɪ.ʃən/], Explorer [/ɪkˈsplɔː.rər/], Verb: Explore [/ɪkˈsplɔːr/], Adjective: Exploratory [/ɪkˈsplɒr.ə.tər.i/] — Example: Data analysts need to explore the dataset to uncover useful patterns.

Meaning: To travel through or examine carefully in order to learn about something.

Topic — Forms: Noun: Topic [/ˈtɒp.ɪk/], Adjective: Topical [/ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl/], Adverb: Topically [/ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl.i/] — Example: Time management is a very popular topic in personal development.

Meaning: A subject that people think, write, or talk about.

Debate — Forms: Noun: Debate [/dɪˈbeɪt/], Debater [/dɪˈbeɪ.tər/], Verb: Debate [/dɪˈbeɪt/], Adjective: Debatable [/dɪˈbeɪ.tə.bəl/], Adverb: Debatably [/dɪˈbeɪ.tə.bli/] — Example: The candidates held a lively debate on economic reforms.

Meaning: A formal discussion or argument on a particular subject.

Approach — Forms: Noun: Approach [/əˈprəʊtʃ/], Verb: Approach [/əˈprəʊtʃ/], Adjective: Approachable [/əˈprəʊ.tʃə.bəl/] — Example: We need to choose a systematic approach to solve this technical problem.

Meaning: To come near or nearer to something in distance or time; a way of dealing with something.

Detect — Forms: Noun: Detection [/dɪˈtek.ʃən/], Detective [/dɪˈtek.tɪv/], Verb: Detect [/dɪˈtekt/], Adjective: Detectable [/dɪˈtek.tə.bəl/] — Example: The sensor was designed to detect minor changes in temperature.

Meaning: To discover, identify, or notice the presence of something.

Defect — Forms: Noun: Defect [/ˈdiː.fekt/], Verb: Defect [/dɪˈfekt/], Adjective: Defective [/dɪˈfek.tɪv/], Adverb: Defectively [/dɪˈfek.tɪv.li/] — Example: The product was returned to the factory because of a manufacturing defect.

Meaning: A fault, flaw, or imperfection in something.

Employee — Forms: Noun: Employee [/ɪmˈplɔɪ.iː/], Employer [/ɪmˈplɔɪ.ər/], Employment [/ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt/], Verb: Employ [/ɪmˈplɔɪ/], Adjective: Employable [/ɪmˈplɔɪ.ə.bəl/] — Example: Every employee receives health insurance benefits under the new contract.

Meaning: A person who is paid to work for a person or company.

Neglect — Forms: Noun: Neglect [/nɪˈɡlekt/], Verb: Neglect [/nɪˈɡlekt/], Adjective: Neglectful [/nɪˈɡlekt.fəl/], Neglected [/nɪˈɡlek.tɪd/], Adverb: Neglectfully [/nɪˈɡlekt.fəl.i/] — Example: You should not neglect your daily practice if you want to improve your skills.

Meaning: To fail to care for, pay attention to, or do something properly.

Deceive — Forms: Noun: Deceit [/dɪˈsiːt/], Deception [/dɪˈsep.ʃən/], Verb: Deceive [/dɪˈsiːv/], Adjective: Deceptive [/dɪˈsep.tɪv/], Adverb: Deceptively [/dɪˈsep.tɪv.li/] — Example: He tried to deceive the buyers by providing inaccurate specifications.

Meaning: To make someone believe something that is false; to mislead.

Undoubtedly — Forms: Noun: Doubt [/daʊt/], Verb: Doubt [/daʊt/], Adjective: Undoubted [/ʌnˈdaʊ.tɪd/], Adverb: Undoubtedly [/ʌnˈdaʊ.tɪd.li/] — Example: This is undoubtedly the best decision we have made all year.

Meaning: Without a doubt; certainly.

Popular — Forms: Noun: Popularity [/ˌpɒp.jəˈlær.ə.ti/], Verb: Popularize [/ˈpɒp.jə.lə.raɪz/], Adjective: Popular [/ˈpɒp.jə.lər/], Adverb: Popularly [/ˈpɒp.jə.lə.li/] — Example: Mobile applications have become extremely popular among users worldwide.

Meaning: Liked, enjoyed, or admired by many people.

Thorough — Forms: Noun: Thoroughness [/ˈθʌr.ə.nəs/], Adjective: Thorough [/ˈθʌr.ə/], Adverb: Thoroughly [/ˈθʌr.ə.li/] — Example: The audit team conducted a thorough inspection of all financial records.

Meaning: Complete, detailed, and careful; leaving nothing out.

Client — Forms: Noun: Client [/ˈklaɪ.ənt/], Clientele [/ˌkliː.ɒnˈtel/] — Example: The lawyer scheduled a meeting to update her client on the case.

Meaning: A customer or person who receives professional services.

Comprehensive — Forms: Noun: Comprehensiveness [/ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sɪv.nəs/], Adjective: Comprehensive [/ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sɪv/], Adverb: Comprehensively [/ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sɪv.li/] — Example: The course provides a comprehensive overview of SQL database operations.

Meaning: Including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; thorough.

Defraud — Forms: Noun: Defraudation [/ˌdiː.frɔːˈdeɪ.ʃən/], Fraud [/frɔːd/], Verb: Defraud [/dɪˈfrɔːd/], Adjective: Fraudulent [/ˈfrɔː.dʒə.lənt/], Adverb: Fraudulently [/ˈfrɔː.dʒə.lənt.li/] — Example: The scammer attempted to defraud elderly citizens out of their savings.

Meaning: To illegally obtain money or rights from someone by deception or cheating.Postpone — Forms: Noun: Postponement [/pəʊstˈpəʊn.mənt/], Verb: Postpone [/pəʊstˈpəʊn/], Adjective: Postponed [/pəʊstˈpəʊnd/] — Example: Due to heavy rain, the organizers decided to postpone the outdoor match until next week.

Consent — Forms: Noun: Consent [/kənˈsent/], Verb: Consent [/kənˈsent/], Adjective: Consensual [/kənˈsen.ʃu.əl/], Adverb: Consensually [/kənˈsen.ʃu.ə.li/] — Example: Both parties must give their written consent before signing the agreement.

Meaning: Give permission, agreement, or approval.

Massive — Forms: Noun: Massiveness [/ˈmæs.ɪv.nəs/], Adjective: Massive [/ˈmæs.ɪv/], Adverb: Massively [/ˈmæs.ɪv.li/] — Example: Construction workers used heavy machinery to move the massive stone blocks.

Meaning: Large and heavy; exceptionally big, solid, or bulky.

Capsule — Forms: Noun: Capsule [/ˈkæp.sjuːl/], Verb: Encapsulate [/ɪnˈkæp.sjə.leɪt/], Adjective: Capsular [/ˈkæp.sjə.lər/] — Example: The doctor instructed him to take one capsule after breakfast every morning.

Meaning: A small container or protective case.

Preserve — Forms: Noun: Preservation [/ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən/], Preservative [/prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪv/], Verb: Preserve [/prɪˈzɜːv/], Adjective: Preserved [/prɪˈzɜːvd/] — Example: Museums use special climate controls to preserve ancient historical documents.

Meaning: Keep safe from harm, change, or decay; protect.

Denounce — Forms: Noun: Denunciation [/dɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/], Verb: Denounce [/dɪˈnaʊns/], Adjective: Denouncable [/dɪˈnaʊn.sə.bəl/] — Example: The official publicly denounced the corruption within the department.

Meaning: Condemn in public; express strong disapproval of.

Unique — Forms: Noun: Uniqueness [/juːˈniːk.nəs/], Adjective: Unique [/juːˈniːk/], Adverb: Uniquely [/juːˈniːk.li/] — Example: Each person has a unique set of fingerprints.

Meaning: Having no like or equal; being the only one of its kind.

Torrent — Forms: Noun: Torrent [/ˈtɒr.ənt/], Adjective: Torrential [/təˈren.ʃəl/], Adverb: Torrentially [/təˈren.ʃəl.i/] — Example: The heavy storm turned the quiet stream into a rushing torrent.

Meaning: A violent, rushing stream of water or a sudden surge of things.

Resent — Forms: Noun: Resentment [/rɪˈzent.mənt/], Verb: Resent [/rɪˈzent/], Adjective: Resentful [/rɪˈzent.fəl/], Adverb: Resentfully [/rɪˈzent.fəl.i/] — Example: He began to resent working overtime without extra compensation.

Meaning: Feel bitter, injured, or angered at something or someone.

Molest — Forms: Noun: Molestation [/ˌməʊ.leˈsteɪ.ʃən/], Molester [/məˈles.tər/], Verb: Molest [/məˈlest/] — Example: Signs around the park warned visitors not to molest or feed the wildlife.

Meaning: Interfere with, disturb, annoy, or assault someone.

Gloomy — Forms: Noun: Gloom [/ɡluːm/], Verb: Gloom [/ɡluːm/], Adjective: Gloomy [/ˈɡluː.mi/], Adverb: Gloomily [/ˈɡluː.mɪ.li/] — Example: The dark clouds made it a cold and gloomy afternoon.

Meaning: Dark, dim, or in low spirits; feeling sad.

Unforeseen — Forms: Verb: Unforesee [/ˌʌn.fɔːˈsiː/], Adjective: Unforeseen [/ˌʌn.fəˈsiːn/] — Example: The project was delayed due to unforeseen technical complications.

Meaning: Not known beforehand; unexpected.

Exaggerate — Forms: Noun: Exaggeration [/ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/], Verb: Exaggerate [/ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪt/], Adjective: Exaggerated [/ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪ.tɪd/], Adverb: Exaggeratedly [/ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪ.tɪd.li/] — Example: Fishermen often exaggerate the size of the fish they caught.

Meaning: Make something seem greater, larger, or worse than it really is; overstate.

Amateur — Forms: Noun: Amateur [/ˈæm.ə.tər/], Adjective: Amateurish [/ˈæm.ə.tər.ɪʃ/], Adverb: Amateurishly [/ˈæm.ə.tər.ɪʃ.li/] — Example: Although he is an amateur photographer, his photos look professional.

Meaning: Someone who does an activity for pleasure rather than as a profession.

Mediocre — Forms: Noun: Mediocrity [/ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti/], Adjective: Mediocre [/ˌmiː.diˈəʊ.kər/], Adverb: Mediocredly [/ˌmiː.diˈəʊ.kəd.li/] — Example: The food was decent, but the service at the restaurant was mediocre.

Meaning: Neither good nor bad; average, ordinary, or unimpressive.

Variety — Forms: Noun: Variety [/vəˈraɪ.ə.ti/], Verb: Vary [/ˈveə.ri/], Adjective: Various [/ˈveə.ri.əs/], Adverb: Variously [/ˈveə.ri.əs.li/] — Example: The store offers a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Meaning: Lack of sameness; a selection or number of different things.

Valid — Forms: Noun: Validity [/vəˈlɪd.ə.ti/], Verb: Validate [/ˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/], Adjective: Valid [/ˈvæl.ɪd/], Adverb: Validly [/ˈvæl.ɪd.li/] — Example: You need to show a valid passport to cross the border.

Meaning: Supported by facts, logic, or legal authority; sound and true.

Survive — Forms: Noun: Survival [/səˈvaɪ.vəl/], Survivor [/səˈvaɪ.vər/], Verb: Survive [/səˈvaɪv/], Adjective: Surviving [/səˈvaɪ.vɪŋ/] — Example: Few plants can survive in such an extremely dry desert climate.

Meaning: Remain alive after a dangerous event; outlive.

Weird — Forms: Noun: Weirdness [/ˈwɪəd.nəs/], Verb: Weird [/wɪəd/], Adjective: Weird [/wɪəd/], Adverb: Weirdly [/ˈwɪəd.li/] — Example: He heard a weird noise coming from the basement late at night.

Meaning: Strange, unusual, or mysterious.

Prominent — Forms: Noun: Prominence [/ˈprɒm.ɪ.nəns/], Adjective: Prominent [/ˈprɒm.ɪ.nənt/], Adverb: Prominently [/ˈprɒm.ɪ.nənt.li/] — Example: She is a prominent figure in the field of scientific research.

Meaning: Well-known, important, or easily noticeable.

Security — Forms: Noun: Security [/sɪˈkjʊə.rə.ti/], Verb: Secure [/sɪˈkjʊər/], Adjective: Secure [/sɪˈkjʊər/], Adverb: Securely [/sɪˈkjʊə.li/] — Example: The building has high-level security to prevent unauthorized access.

Meaning: Protection, safety, or freedom from danger and fear.

Bulky — Forms: Noun: Bulk [/bʌlk/], Bulkiness [/ˈbʌl.ki.nəs/], Verb: Bulk [/bʌlk/], Adjective: Bulky [/ˈbʌl.ki/] — Example: Winter coats can be quite bulky to store in small closets.

Meaning: Taking up a lot of space; large and clumsy to carry.

Reluctant — Forms: Noun: Reluctance [/rɪˈlʌk.təns/], Adjective: Reluctant [/rɪˈlʌk.tənt/], Adverb: Reluctantly [/rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/] — Example: He was reluctant to leave his comfortable home for a new city.

Meaning: Unwilling, hesitant, or slow to act.

Obvious — Forms: Noun: Obviousness [/ˈɒb.vi.əs.nəs/], Adjective: Obvious [/ˈɒb.vi.əs/], Adverb: Obviously [/ˈɒb.vi.əs.li/] — Example: The answer to the question was obvious to everyone in the room.

Meaning: Easily seen, clear, or understood; plain.

Vicinity — Forms: Noun: Vicinity [/vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/] — Example: There are several good coffee shops in the vicinity of our office.

Meaning: The surrounding region or neighborhood near a place.

Century — Forms: Noun: Century [/ˈsen.tʃər.i/] — Example: The old castle was built at the end of the fifteenth century.

Meaning: A period of 100 years.

Rage — Forms: Noun: Rage [/reɪdʒ/], Verb: Rage [/reɪdʒ/], Adjective: Raging [/ˈreɪ.dʒɪŋ/], Adverb: Ragingly [/ˈreɪ.dʒɪŋ.li/] — Example: He slammed the door shut in a sudden fit of rage.

Meaning: Violent anger, or a widespread temporary fashion/craze.

Document — Forms: Noun: Document [/ˈdɒk.jə.mənt/], Verb: Document [/ˈdɒk.jə.ment/], Adjective: Documentary [/ˌdɒk.jəˈmen.tr.i/] — Example: Please sign the legal document at the bottom of the page.

Meaning: An official paper or file providing evidence or information.

Conclude — Forms: Noun: Conclusion [/kənˈkluː.ʒən/], Verb: Conclude [/kənˈkluːd/], Adjective: Conclusive [/kənˈkluː.sɪv/], Adverb: Conclusively [/kənˈkluː.sɪv.li/] — Example: The speaker will conclude his presentation with a summary of key points.

Meaning: Bring to an end, finish, or decide after thought.

Undeniable — Forms: Verb: Deny [/dɪˈnaɪ/], Adjective: Undeniable [/ˌʌn.dɪˈnaɪ.ə.bəl/], Adverb: Undeniably [/ˌʌn.dɪˈnaɪ.ə.bli/] — Example: It is an undeniable fact that practice leads to improvement.

Meaning: Incontrovertible; cannot be denied or questioned.

Resist — Forms: Noun: Resistance [/rɪˈzɪs.təns/], Verb: Resist [/rɪˈzɪst/], Adjective: Resistant [/rɪˈzɪs.tənt/], Resistible [/rɪˈzɪs.tə.bəl/] — Example: She tried hard to resist the urge to eat dessert before dinner.

Meaning: Act or strive against; oppose or withstand.

Lack — Forms: Noun: Lack [/læk/], Verb: Lack [/læk/], Adjective: Lacking [/ˈlæk.ɪŋ/] — Example: The plan failed because of a lack of proper preparation.

Meaning: To be without or have an insufficient amount of something.

Ignore — Forms: Noun: Ignorance [/ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/], Verb: Ignore [/ɪɡˈnɔːr/], Adjective: Ignorant [/ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt/], Adverb: Ignorantly [/ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt.li/] — Example: It is unwise to ignore warning signs when configuring system parameters.

Meaning: Pay no attention to; disregard intentionally.

Challenge — Forms: Noun: Challenge [/ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/], Verb: Challenge [/ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/], Adjective: Challenging [/ˈtʃæl.ɪn.dʒɪŋ/] — Example: Solving complex data analytics problems is a great challenge.

Meaning: A call to compete or a demanding, difficult task.

Miniature — Forms: Noun: Miniature [/ˈmɪn.ə.tʃər/], Verb: Miniaturize [/ˈmɪn.ə.tʃər.aɪz/], Adjective: Miniature [/ˈmɪn.ə.tʃər/] — Example: He collects miniature models of vintage cars.

Meaning: Very small; represented on a reduced scale.

Source — Forms: Noun: Source [/sɔːs/], Verb: Source [/sɔːs/] — Example: Always cite the original source when using external information.

Meaning: The place, origin, or person from which something comes.Postpone — Forms: Noun: Postponement [/pəʊstˈpəʊn.mənt/], Verb: Postpone [/pəʊstˈpəʊn/], Adjective: Postponed [/pəʊstˈpəʊnd/] — Example: Due to heavy rain, the organizers decided to postpone the outdoor match until next week.