Vocabulary

Inference

Inference

(n.) Drawing a conclusion from the information given.

“His inference was correct based on the clues.”

Supple

(adj.) Easily bent or flexible.

“The dancer's supple movements amazed everyone”

Lough

(n.) A body of fresh or salt water.

“They went boating on the lough.”

Affluence

(n.) Having a lot of money or wealth

“His affluence was evident in his luxurious lifestyle.”

Battalion

(n.) A large group of soldiers.

“The battalion was ready for battle.”

Tapestry

(n.) Decorative fabric with designs made by needlework.

“The castle walls were adorned with ancient tapestries.”

Incensed

(adj.) Extremely angry or enraged

“The coach was incensed when the referee made a bad call.”

Subsistence

(n.) Means of supporting life; basic needs.

“Farming is his family's subsistence.”

Pizzazz

(n.) Exciting and lively energy.

“Her dance had so much pizzazz!”

Equivocate

(v.) To use expressions of double meaning in order to mislead

“The politician refused to equivocate on her position, even if her plain speaking cost her votes.”

Equivocal

(adj.) Ambiguous, uncertain, undecided

“His intentions were so equivocal that I didn't know whether he was being chivalrous or sleazy.”

Unequivocal

(adj.) Absolute; certain

“When I asked my father if I could borrow his car, his answer was such an unequivocal no that I knew I shouldn't ask again.”

Eccentric

(adj.) Unusual in a charming way.

“He wears eccentric hats to parties.”

Cosmopolitanism

(n.) Embracing cultures and ideas from around the world.

“His travels fostered a deep cosmopolitanism.”

Appertain

(v.) To relate or belong to something.

“These rights appertain to all citizens.”

Ultramundane

(adj.) Related to supernatural or otherworldly things.

“He believes in ultramundane experiences.”

Accouchement

(n.) The process of giving birth.

“Her accouchement was quick and smooth.”

Extrapolate

(v.) To estimate or forecast something by extending or projecting known information

“Scientists can extrapolate future climate trends based on current data.”

Dearth

(n.) A lack, scarcity

“An eager reader, she was dismayed by the dearth of classic books at the library.”

Wayfarer

(n.) A person who travels on foot

“The wayfarer relied on his trusty map to navigate the unfamiliar terrain.”

Bemoan

(v.) To express discontent or sorrow over something

“She bemoaned the lack of opportunities for young artists in the city.”

Accentuate

(v.) To stress, highlight

“Psychologists agree that those people who are happiest accentuate the positive in life.”

Insinuate

(v.) To suggest indirectly or subtly

“He was insinuating that I had no self-control.”

Bereave

(v.) Be deprived of a loved one through a profound absence, especially due to the loved one's death.

“The news of the accident will bereave the entire community.”

Languish

(v.) To be or become weak, feeble, or dull, especially as a result of neglect or a lack of stimulation

“The neglected garden languished, its once-vibrant flowers now wilted and overgrown.”

Brazen

(adj.) Excessively bold, brash

“Critics condemned the novelist's brazen attempt to plagiarize Hemingway's story.”

Indignation

(n.) Anger sparked by something unjust or unfair

“The crowd reacted with indignation when the singer canceled her concert and refused to refund their tickets.”

Grievous

(adj.) Injurious, hurtful; serious or grave in nature

”Electrocuting the inmate without being sure of his guilt would be a truly grievous mistake.”

Mirth

(n.) Great joy, amusement, or happiness, often expressed with laughter

“The room was filled with mirth as friends shared stories and jokes during the festive gathering.”

Abhor

(v.) To hate, detest

“Because he always wound up kicking himself in the head when he tried to play soccer, Oswald began to abhor the sport.”

Anticyclone

(n.) A weather system with high pressure and outward winds.

“The anticyclone brought sunny, calm weather.”

Inextensible

(adj.) Cannot be stretched or extended.

“This rubber band is inextensible.”

Voracious

(adj.) Wanting or devouring great quantities of food; having a very eager approach to a particular activity

“His voracious appetite for knowledge led him to read extensively.”

Vivacious

(adj.) Lively, sprightly

“The vivacious clown makes all of the children laugh and giggle with his friendly antics.”

Assiduous

adj.) Hard-working, diligent

“An assiduous student is likely to finish college in less than four years.”

Conundrum

(n.) Puzzle, problem

“Interpreting Jane's behavior was a constant conundrum.”

Evidential

(adj.) Shows or proves something clearly.

“Her notes were evidential of her dedication.”

Impromptu

(n.) Done without planning, spontaneous.

“He gave an impromptu speech at the party.”

Hearty

(adj.) (Of a person or their behavior) loudly vigorous and cheerful; (of food) wholesome and substantial.

"He gave a hearty laugh."

Exude

(v.) (Of a person) display (an emotion or quality) strongly and openly.

"Mr. Thomas exuded friendship and goodwill."

Gastric

(adj.) Related to the stomach.

“He experienced gastric pain after eating.”

Topicalization

(n.) Starting a sentence with the main topic.

“Dogs, I love them.”

Complaisance

(n.) Being polite and wanting to please.

“His complaisance made everyone feel welcome.”

Unfledged

(adj.) Young and not experienced yet.

“The unfledged artist painted her first mural.”

Swoon

(v.) Faint from extreme emotion; an occurrence of fainting.

"I fell down in a swoon"

Loathe

(v.) Feel intense dislike or disgust for.

“The two men loathe each other. “

Sleazy

(adj.) (Of a person or situation) sordid, corrupt, or immoral.

"A sleazy private detective."

Nuanced

(adj.) Subtle, refined. Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression.

“Her nuanced understanding of the market trends provided valuable insights.”