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Pedantic
adj. to be excessively scrupulous or concerned with minute details or rules
pedantic example?
My pedantic friend, Kyle, can’t watch a movie without overanalyzing all of the special effects and pointing out the production company’s mistakes
ensconced
v. to settle someone or something securely usually in a secret comfortable place
Ensconced example?
Ensconced in an oversized armchair. the little girl read a book of fairytales
Equivocate
v. to use ambiguous or unclear expressions especially with an intent to secede or avoid committing to an idea or position
equivocate example
During the interrogation, the suspect equivocated about his role in planning the theft
Unmitigated
adj. to be undiminished in intensity or severity; absolute
Unmitigated Example
The school talent show was an unmitigated disaster. The sound system wasn’t working and three acts did not show up.
meritocracy
n. social system or organization in which people are successful because of their skills and ability, rather than on class privilege or wealth
meritocracy example?
In a company known for nepotism the move toward a meritocracy is unlikely.
Patronage
n. The support, encouragement, or financial aid that a person or organization bestows to another person.
Patronage example?
The school’s music program depends on the patronage of the alumni.
Adjure
transitive v. to deny solemnly; renounce or repudiate; to take back what was said especially under oath
Adjure example
The witness adjured his previous testimony because it was false.
Apathy
n. 1.) behavior that shows no interest or energy 2.) behavior that shows someone is unwilling to take action, especially over something important
apathy example
The college student was apathetic about the upcoming election and didn’t vote
Engender
v. to create, produce, or cause; to give rise to
engender example
The op-ed article has engendered a considerate amount of controversy and debate.
reticent
adj. restrained expression presentation, or appearance in order to hide ones thoughts or feelings
reticent example
The reticent young woman insisted on keeping her personal affairs private.
Pragmatic
adj. dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations
pragmatic example
The business man was able to remain pragmatic even under emotional circumstances
Didactic
adj. designed to instruct or teach
didactic example
Many children’s stories, such as Aesops fables and other fairytales are didactic.
Deference
n. humble submission; yielding to the judgement, opinions, or will of another out of respect
deference example
He showed deference to his mother by doing the chores she gave him.
relegate
v. to sent to an inferior position, place, task, or condition.
relegate example
After offending the King, the servant was relegated to the outskirts of the kingdom.
Disparity
n. a lack of similarity or equality, especially when viewed as being unfair
Disparity example
There is a huge disparity between the crime rates in urban cities and the crime rates in rural areas.
Eschew
v. to deliberately avoid using or abstain from; to shun
Eschew example
For lent, Annie chose to eschew soft drinks.
Loquacious
adj. having the habit of taking freely and excessively; talkative; garrulous
Loquacious example
My loquacious grandmother will spend hours on the phone.
Complement
v. to add to something so that it is enhanced or improved; completing something to make it whole or perfect.
Complement example
The rose colored dress complemented her eye color.
Promulgate
v. to make an idea, belief, etc. known to many people by open declaration; to proclaim formally or publicly
promulgate example
The journalists ideas have been widely promulgated in her online articles.
ubiquitous
adj. existing or being everywhere, especially at the same time; widespread
ubiquitous example
Artificial sugar is a ubiquitous substance in more American snacks.
Alacrity
n. cheerful readiness, willingness , and enthusiasm
alacrity example
The boys alacrity for reading was astonishing.
substantiate
v. to provide evidence or support to prove the truth of something
substantiate example
Despite his great presentation skills, the speaker failed to substantiate any of his claims.
cacophony
n. a harsh discordant mixture of sounds
cacophony example
The cacophonous music gave me a headache.
Cower
v. to crouch, as in fear or shame
cower example
When the fireworks exploded, my dog cowered in fear under the bed.
Beatific
adj. a feeling of blissful happiness and peace
beatific example
A beatific smile appeared on his face when school ended and summer vacation began
Cadence
n. A rhythmic sequence or flow of sounds
Cadence example
The horse trotting along the road to the cadence of tinkling bells on her harness.
Certitude
n. absolute certainty of conviction that something is true
certitude example
The soldier took the oath of enlistment with great certitude.
Filigree
n. ornamental work of fine wire formed into delicate tracery
Filigree example
The gold filigree on the Queen’s crown was beautiful.