2nd set

Accentuate

To emphasize or draw attention to. (Egyptian Arabic: يبرز / يركز على | Suffix: -ate)

Example: The bold font accentuates the title.

Augmented

Enlarged or increased. (Egyptian Arabic: اتزود / اتكبّر)

Example: The team augmented their staff before the rush season.

Obscure

Not clearly understood; hidden from general knowledge. (Egyptian Arabic: غامض / مش واضح)

Example: The professor cited an obscure historical event.

Conspicuous

Easy to notice; obvious. (Egyptian Arabic: واضح للعين / بارز | Roots: spec/spic + con-)

Example: His bright jacket made him conspicuous in the crowd.

Convened

Met together formally. (Egyptian Arabic: انعقد الاجتماع | Prefix: con-)

Example: The board convened to discuss the merger.

Convey

To communicate or pass on. (Egyptian Arabic: يوصّل فكرة | Prefix: con-)

Example: Her tone conveyed real frustration.

Credible

Believable. (Egyptian Arabic: موثوق / يستاهل التصديق | Root/Suffix: cred + -ible)

Example: The witness gave a credible account.

Customary

In line with tradition or habit. (Egyptian Arabic: معتاد)

Example: It's customary to tip your waiter in the US.

Denounce

To publicly criticize or condemn. (Egyptian Arabic: يستنكر علناً | Prefix: de-)

Example: The activist denounced the company's pollution.

Eccentric

Unconventional or odd. (Egyptian Arabic: غريب الأطوار | Prefix: ex-/ec-)

Example: The eccentric professor wore mismatched socks daily.

Meager

Deficient in amount. (Egyptian Arabic: هزيل / قليل جداً)

Example: They survived on a meager food supply.

Mock

To ridicule or imitate scornfully. (Egyptian Arabic: بيسخر من)

Example: The older kids would mock his accent.

Palpable

Able to be felt or sensed clearly. (Egyptian Arabic: ملموس / حسّه واضح | Suffix: -able)

Example: The tension in the room was palpable.

Scrutinize

To examine very carefully. (Egyptian Arabic: يفحص بدقة | Suffix: -ize)

Example: The auditor scrutinized every receipt.

Unequivocal

Leaving no doubt; completely clear. (Egyptian Arabic: واضح تماماً | Root: voc/vok)

Example: Her answer was an unequivocal yes.

Amusing

Entertaining, enjoyable. (Egyptian Arabic: مسلّي)

Example: He told an amusing story about his trip.

Annotate

To add explanatory notes. (Egyptian Arabic: يكتب ملاحظات | Suffix: -ate)

Example: Please annotate the text with your questions.

Appraising

Evaluating the worth or value of something. (Egyptian Arabic: بيقيّم)

Example: The jeweler was appraising the diamond ring.

Assertive

Confidently direct and self-assured. (Egyptian Arabic: واثق من نفسه / حازم | Suffix: -ive)

Example: She gave an assertive response in the interview.

Breadth

Range or scope. (Egyptian Arabic: اتساع نطاق المعرفة)

Example: His breadth of knowledge impressed the panel.

Circumvent

To avoid or get around a rule or obstacle. (Egyptian Arabic: يتحايل / يلتف حوالين | Prefix: circum-)

Example: They found a loophole to circumvent the new tax law.