Emjlish vocab

affront

To show purposeful scorn or harsh criticism in an attempt to hurt someone’s feelings. (verb)

Example: I took it as an ____ that he greeted everyone else but wouldn’t even look at me.

stagnant

Not flowing or moving; lacking development, energy, or change. (adjective)

Example: The project became ____ because no one put in the effort to move it forward.

contingency

A possible and unpredictable event that requires preparation or action to avoid. (noun)

Example: We created a backup plan in case any _____ disrupted the schedule.

magnanimous

Kind and forgiving, especially toward someone of lower status or who has done wrong. (adjective)

Example: He was _____ enough to forgive the student who insulted him.

surmise

To guess or conclude something without having solid evidence. (verb)

Example: I can only ____ that he left early because he wasn’t feeling well.

commensurate

Corresponding in size, degree, or amount; proportionate. (adjective)

Example: Your success will be _____ with how much effort you put in.

vigil

A period of staying awake, often at night, for prayer, watchfulness, or guarding. (noun)

Example: They kept a ___ outside the hospital through the night.

portentous

Signifying something important, often suggesting that something bad may happen. (adjective)

Example: The dark clouds were a ____ sign of the storm to come.

vicariously

Experiencing something indirectly through another person’s actions or experiences. (adverb)

Example: She lived ____ through her sister’s travel stories.

transitory

Lasting for only a short time; temporary. (adjective)

Example: The excitement of winning was intense but ___.