Vocab 1
1. Assert: To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
- Example: She asserted her right to speak at the meeting.
2. Array: An ordered arrangement, often in rows and columns; a large group or collection of things.
- Example: The shop displayed an impressive array of cheeses.
3. Flagrant: Conspicuously or obviously offensive or wrong.
- Example: The referee ignored the flagrant foul committed by the player.
4. Aftermath: The consequences or aftereffects of a significant unpleasant event.
- Example: The aftermath of the hurricane left the town in ruins.
5. Fetter: A chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed around the ankles; something that confines or restricts.
- Example: The new regulations fettered the company’s ability to innovate.
6. Hapless: Unfortunate or unlucky.
- Example: The hapless travelers were stranded at the airport for hours due to the storm.
7. Hoard: A stock or store of money or valued objects, typically one that is secret or carefully guarded.
- Example: She had a hoard of old coins hidden under her bed.
8. Hokey: Overly sentimental or corny.
- Example: The movie was a bit too hokey for my taste, with its clichéd plot and characters.
9. Kibosh: Put an end to; dispose of decisively.
- Example: The new policy put the kibosh on any further development in the protected area.
10. Knave: A dishonest or unscrupulous man.
- Example: The knave was caught trying to steal from the marketplace.
11. Jabber: Talk rapidly and excitedly but with little sense.
- Example: The children jabbered on about their adventures at the zoo.
12. Knell: The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; an indication of the end or failure of something.
- Example: The defeat sounded the knell for the team's championship hopes.
13. Nadir: The lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization.
- Example: The company reached its nadir when it declared bankruptcy.
14. Inchoate: Just begun and so not fully formed or developed; rudimentary.
- Example: His inchoate plan for the business needed a lot more work.
15. Incumbent: Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility; currently holding office.
- Example: It is incumbent upon the mayor to address the city's budget crisis.
16. Jubilant: Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.
- Example: The fans were jubilant after their team won the championship.
17. Keloid: A raised scar after an injur has healed.
- Example: The surgery left a keloid on his shoulder.
18. Laconic: Using very few words.
- Example: His laconic reply was a simple “no.”
19. Fractious: Irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control.
- Example: The fractious child threw a tantrum in the store.
Part 2:
1. Abase
- Meaning: To lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem.
- Sentence: The dictator sought to abase anyone who opposed him.
2. Deride
- Meaning: To mock or ridicule with contempt.
- Sentence: The students would often deride their teacher's attempts to be cool.
3. Erudite
- Meaning: Having or showing great knowledge or learning.
- Sentence: The professor was known for his erudite lectures on ancient philosophy.
4. Abet
- Meaning: To encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, especially a crime.
- Sentence: The accomplice was charged with abetting the thief in the burglary.
5. Abject
- Meaning: Extremely bad, unpleasant, or degrading.
- Sentence: The refugees were living in abject poverty.
6. Abstain
- Meaning: To restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.
- Sentence: During Lent, many Catholics abstain from eating meat on Fridays.
7. Heinous
- Meaning: Shockingly evil or wicked.
- Sentence: The murderer was sentenced to life in prison for his heinous crimes.
8. Imperative
- Meaning: Of vital importance; crucial.
- Sentence: It is imperative that we find a solution to this problem before it escalates.
9. Abrogate
- Meaning: To repeal or abolish (a law, right, or formal agreement).
- Sentence: The government decided to abrogate the outdated law.
10. Balk
- Meaning: To hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking.
- Sentence: The athlete balked at the idea of retiring so early in his career.
11. Banal
- Meaning: Lacking in originality; boring or ordinary.
- Sentence: The movie received poor reviews for its banal plot and predictable ending.
12. Defunct
- Meaning: No longer existing or functioning.
- Sentence: The company is now defunct, and its offices are abandoned.
13. Expunge
Meaning: To erase or remove completely.
Sentence: The judge ordered the criminal record to be expunged after the defendant completed their rehabilitation program.
14. Facade
Meaning: The front of a building; also, a superficial appearance or illusion of something.
Sentence: Behind the elegant facade of the hotel, there was a modern and efficient management system.
15. Garrulous
Meaning: Excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters.
Sentence: The garrulous old man at the park bench would tell anyone who would listen about his adventures in the navy.
16. Hallowed
Meaning: Regarded as holy or sacred.
Sentence: The hallowed ground of the cemetery was peaceful and serene, a place for quiet contemplation.
17. Innovate
Meaning: To introduce something new; to make changes in something established.
Sentence: The company's ability to constantly innovate has kept it at the forefront of technological advancements.
18. Knel
lMeaning: The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral.
Sentence: The tolling knell echoed through the village as they laid to rest their beloved mayor.
19. Larceny
Meaning: Theft of personal property.
Sentence: The security footage caught the act of larceny as the thief swiftly grabbed the wallet and disappeared into the crowd.
20. Myriad
Meaning: A very large number; countless or extremely great in number.
Sentence: The myriad stars in the night sky twinkled above us, each one seeming to tell a different story.
PART 3:
Uncanny
Meaning: Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
Sentence: The uncanny resemblance between the twins was eerie and often confused their friends.
Usurp
Meaning: To take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.
Sentence: The ambitious general plotted to usurp the throne from the rightful king.
Trite
Meaning: Overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness.
Sentence: His speech was full of trite phrases and clichés, failing to inspire the audience.
Abstruse
Meaning: Difficult to understand; obscure.
Sentence: The professor's lectures on quantum mechanics were so abstruse that most students struggled to grasp the concepts.
Acerbic
Meaning: Sharp and forthright; tasting sour or bitter.
Sentence: Her acerbic wit often caught people off guard, but it was appreciated by those who enjoyed her sharp sense of humor.
Blight
Meaning: disease
Sentence: The economic blight caused by the closure of the factory devastated the small town.
Candor
Meaning: The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness.
Sentence: Her candor in admitting her mistakes earned her the respect of her colleagues.
Carouse
Meaning: To drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way.
Sentence: After winning the championship, the team decided to carouse all night in celebration.
Contusion
Meaning: A region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries have been ruptured; a bruise.
Sentence: The boxer sported a nasty contusion under his left eye after the intense match.
Covet
Meaning: To yearn to possess or have (something).
Sentence: She always coveted her neighbor's elegant diamond necklace.
Guile
Meaning: Sly or cunning intelligence.
Sentence: The detective relied on his guile to outsmart the criminal mastermind.
Furtive
Meaning: Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
Sentence: He cast a furtive glance around the room before slipping the stolen wallet into his pocket.
Esoteric
Meaning: Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
Sentence: The professor's lectures on ancient philosophy were so esoteric that even his graduate students struggled to follow them.
Expiate
Meaning: To atone for (guilt or sin).
Sentence: She tried to expiate her wrongdoing by volunteering at the local shelter every weekend.
Dour
Meaning: Relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance.
Sentence: The dour old man rarely smiled and spoke very little to anyone.
Indolent
Meaning: Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
Sentence: The indolent cat spent most of the day napping in the sun.
Inimical
Meaning: Tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile.
Sentence: The harsh weather conditions were inimical to the growth of delicate tropical plants.
Juxtaposition
Meaning: The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
Sentence: The juxtaposition of the old and modern architecture in the city center created a striking visual contrast.
Proclivity
Meaning: A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.
Sentence: She had a proclivity for baking elaborate desserts for every family gathering.
Quagmire
Meaning: A soft, boggy area of land that gives way underfoot; an awkward, complex, or hazardous situation.
Sentence: The country found itself in a political quagmire with no easy solution in sight.
Part 4:
Vilify: To speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner; to defame.
The political opponents attempted to vilify him with false accusations to damage his reputation.
Virtuoso: A person highly skilled in a particular art, especially music or the fine arts.
She played the violin like a virtuoso, captivating the audience with her technique and emotion.
Utopia: An imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect; a paradise.
Their community garden was a utopia of lush greenery and harmonious living.
Turpitude: Depravity; wickedness; a vile or shameful character or act. Moral -corruption
The court was shocked by the turpitude revealed in the criminal's actions.
Tirade: A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.
After waiting for hours, he launched into a tirade against the airline staff for their incompetence.
Stoic: A person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.
Despite the harsh conditions, the stoic soldier never complained, silently completing his mission.
Sinuous: Having many curves and turns; winding or serpentine.
The sinuous road through the mountains offered breathtaking views at every turn.
Salve: A soothing ointment or balm used to promote healing of the skin or as relief from pain.
She applied a salve to her sunburned skin, instantly cooling the painful area.
Rescind: To revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).
The company decided to rescind their offer of employment due to budget cuts.
Relegate: To consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position.
After the new manager arrived, he quickly relegated the old procedures to obsolete status.
Prescient: Having or showing knowledge of events before they take place; prophetic. -foreknowledge
Her prescient advice about investing in tech stocks before the boom saved her clients millions.
Intrepid: Fearless; adventurous (often used for actions or people in dangerous situations).
The intrepid explorer journeyed deep into the jungle, discovering rare species unknown to science.
Indomitable: Impossible to subdue or defeat; unconquerable.
Despite numerous setbacks, her indomitable spirit kept her fighting for justice.
Preclude: To prevent from happening; to make impossible.
His lack of experience precludes him from applying for the senior management position.
Pariah: An outcast; someone who is despised or avoided.
After the scandal, he became a social pariah, shunned by former friends and colleagues.
Maxim: A concise statement, often offering advice; a proverb or saying/ principle of conduct
One popular maxim in business is "time is money," emphasizing the importance of efficiency.
Largess: Generosity in giving gifts, often to others considered less fortunate.
The billionaire's largess included donating millions to build schools in impoverished communities.
Impinge: To have an effect or impact, especially a negative one.
The noisy neighbors' loud parties began to impinge on our ability to sleep at night.
Ennui: A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of excitement or interest; boredom.
She sighed with ennui as she realized she had spent another weekend without any meaningful activities.
Disavow: To deny any responsibility or support for something; to disown.
The government was quick to disavow any involvement in the leaked documents, claiming they were fabricated.
Day 5:
1. Irascible: Easily angered; irritable
The irascible old man yelled at the children for playing too loudly.
2. Assuage: To make an unpleasant feeling less intense
She tried to assuage her guilt by doing good deeds.
3. Deprecate: To express disapproval of
He always deprecated his achievements, even though they were impressive.
4. Longevity: Long life; long duration of service
The longevity of the ancient tree amazed the botanists.
5. Judicious: Having or showing good judgment
Her judicious decision saved the company from a major financial loss.
6. Smug: Having or showing excessive pride in oneself
His smug attitude made him unpopular among his colleagues.
7. Travesty: A distorted or grossly inferior imitation.
- Sentence: The poorly made movie was a travesty of the original book.
8. Eloquence: Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
The speaker's eloquence captivated the audience.
9. Timorous: Showing or suffering from nervousness or a lack of confidence.
The timorous child clung to his mother's leg in the crowded room.
10. Condescend: To show feelings of superiority; to talk down to.
He would not condescend to speak to his former employees after his promotion.
11. Gourmand: A person who enjoys eating and often eats too much.
The gourmand spent hours sampling dishes at the food festival.
12. Prune: To trim a tree, shrub, or bush by cutting away dead or overgrown branches or stems.
She pruned the rose bushes to help them grow better.
13. Ablution: The act of washing oneself, typically for religious purposes.
He performed his morning ablution before attending the prayer service.
14. Abrade: To scrape or wear away by friction or erosion.
The rough surface of the stone abraded the skin on his hands.
15. Abut: To be next to or have a common boundary with.
Their backyard abuts the local park, providing a beautiful view.
16. Stolid: Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
His stolid expression gave nothing away about how he was feeling.
17. Trite: Overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality.
The speech was filled with trite phrases and clichés.
18. Vex: To make someone feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried.
His constant teasing began to vex her.
19. Wizened: Shriveled or wrinkled with age.
The wizened old woman told stories of her youth.
1. Assert: To state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
- Example: She asserted her right to speak at the meeting.
2. Array: An ordered arrangement, often in rows and columns; a large group or collection of things.
- Example: The shop displayed an impressive array of cheeses.
3. Flagrant: Conspicuously or obviously offensive or wrong.
- Example: The referee ignored the flagrant foul committed by the player.
4. Aftermath: The consequences or aftereffects of a significant unpleasant event.
- Example: The aftermath of the hurricane left the town in ruins.
5. Fetter: A chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed around the ankles; something that confines or restricts.
- Example: The new regulations fettered the company’s ability to innovate.
6. Hapless: Unfortunate or unlucky.
- Example: The hapless travelers were stranded at the airport for hours due to the storm.
7. Hoard: A stock or store of money or valued objects, typically one that is secret or carefully guarded.
- Example: She had a hoard of old coins hidden under her bed.
8. Hokey: Overly sentimental or corny.
- Example: The movie was a bit too hokey for my taste, with its clichéd plot and characters.
9. Kibosh: Put an end to; dispose of decisively.
- Example: The new policy put the kibosh on any further development in the protected area.
10. Knave: A dishonest or unscrupulous man.
- Example: The knave was caught trying to steal from the marketplace.
11. Jabber: Talk rapidly and excitedly but with little sense.
- Example: The children jabbered on about their adventures at the zoo.
12. Knell: The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; an indication of the end or failure of something.
- Example: The defeat sounded the knell for the team's championship hopes.
13. Nadir: The lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization.
- Example: The company reached its nadir when it declared bankruptcy.
14. Inchoate: Just begun and so not fully formed or developed; rudimentary.
- Example: His inchoate plan for the business needed a lot more work.
15. Incumbent: Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility; currently holding office.
- Example: It is incumbent upon the mayor to address the city's budget crisis.
16. Jubilant: Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.
- Example: The fans were jubilant after their team won the championship.
17. Keloid: A raised scar after an injur has healed.
- Example: The surgery left a keloid on his shoulder.
18. Laconic: Using very few words.
- Example: His laconic reply was a simple “no.”
19. Fractious: Irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control.
- Example: The fractious child threw a tantrum in the store.
Part 2:
1. Abase
- Meaning: To lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem.
- Sentence: The dictator sought to abase anyone who opposed him.
2. Deride
- Meaning: To mock or ridicule with contempt.
- Sentence: The students would often deride their teacher's attempts to be cool.
3. Erudite
- Meaning: Having or showing great knowledge or learning.
- Sentence: The professor was known for his erudite lectures on ancient philosophy.
4. Abet
- Meaning: To encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, especially a crime.
- Sentence: The accomplice was charged with abetting the thief in the burglary.
5. Abject
- Meaning: Extremely bad, unpleasant, or degrading.
- Sentence: The refugees were living in abject poverty.
6. Abstain
- Meaning: To restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.
- Sentence: During Lent, many Catholics abstain from eating meat on Fridays.
7. Heinous
- Meaning: Shockingly evil or wicked.
- Sentence: The murderer was sentenced to life in prison for his heinous crimes.
8. Imperative
- Meaning: Of vital importance; crucial.
- Sentence: It is imperative that we find a solution to this problem before it escalates.
9. Abrogate
- Meaning: To repeal or abolish (a law, right, or formal agreement).
- Sentence: The government decided to abrogate the outdated law.
10. Balk
- Meaning: To hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking.
- Sentence: The athlete balked at the idea of retiring so early in his career.
11. Banal
- Meaning: Lacking in originality; boring or ordinary.
- Sentence: The movie received poor reviews for its banal plot and predictable ending.
12. Defunct
- Meaning: No longer existing or functioning.
- Sentence: The company is now defunct, and its offices are abandoned.
13. Expunge
Meaning: To erase or remove completely.
Sentence: The judge ordered the criminal record to be expunged after the defendant completed their rehabilitation program.
14. Facade
Meaning: The front of a building; also, a superficial appearance or illusion of something.
Sentence: Behind the elegant facade of the hotel, there was a modern and efficient management system.
15. Garrulous
Meaning: Excessively talkative, especially about trivial matters.
Sentence: The garrulous old man at the park bench would tell anyone who would listen about his adventures in the navy.
16. Hallowed
Meaning: Regarded as holy or sacred.
Sentence: The hallowed ground of the cemetery was peaceful and serene, a place for quiet contemplation.
17. Innovate
Meaning: To introduce something new; to make changes in something established.
Sentence: The company's ability to constantly innovate has kept it at the forefront of technological advancements.
18. Knel
lMeaning: The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral.
Sentence: The tolling knell echoed through the village as they laid to rest their beloved mayor.
19. Larceny
Meaning: Theft of personal property.
Sentence: The security footage caught the act of larceny as the thief swiftly grabbed the wallet and disappeared into the crowd.
20. Myriad
Meaning: A very large number; countless or extremely great in number.
Sentence: The myriad stars in the night sky twinkled above us, each one seeming to tell a different story.
PART 3:
Uncanny
Meaning: Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
Sentence: The uncanny resemblance between the twins was eerie and often confused their friends.
Usurp
Meaning: To take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.
Sentence: The ambitious general plotted to usurp the throne from the rightful king.
Trite
Meaning: Overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness.
Sentence: His speech was full of trite phrases and clichés, failing to inspire the audience.
Abstruse
Meaning: Difficult to understand; obscure.
Sentence: The professor's lectures on quantum mechanics were so abstruse that most students struggled to grasp the concepts.
Acerbic
Meaning: Sharp and forthright; tasting sour or bitter.
Sentence: Her acerbic wit often caught people off guard, but it was appreciated by those who enjoyed her sharp sense of humor.
Blight
Meaning: disease
Sentence: The economic blight caused by the closure of the factory devastated the small town.
Candor
Meaning: The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness.
Sentence: Her candor in admitting her mistakes earned her the respect of her colleagues.
Carouse
Meaning: To drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way.
Sentence: After winning the championship, the team decided to carouse all night in celebration.
Contusion
Meaning: A region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries have been ruptured; a bruise.
Sentence: The boxer sported a nasty contusion under his left eye after the intense match.
Covet
Meaning: To yearn to possess or have (something).
Sentence: She always coveted her neighbor's elegant diamond necklace.
Guile
Meaning: Sly or cunning intelligence.
Sentence: The detective relied on his guile to outsmart the criminal mastermind.
Furtive
Meaning: Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
Sentence: He cast a furtive glance around the room before slipping the stolen wallet into his pocket.
Esoteric
Meaning: Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
Sentence: The professor's lectures on ancient philosophy were so esoteric that even his graduate students struggled to follow them.
Expiate
Meaning: To atone for (guilt or sin).
Sentence: She tried to expiate her wrongdoing by volunteering at the local shelter every weekend.
Dour
Meaning: Relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance.
Sentence: The dour old man rarely smiled and spoke very little to anyone.
Indolent
Meaning: Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
Sentence: The indolent cat spent most of the day napping in the sun.
Inimical
Meaning: Tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile.
Sentence: The harsh weather conditions were inimical to the growth of delicate tropical plants.
Juxtaposition
Meaning: The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
Sentence: The juxtaposition of the old and modern architecture in the city center created a striking visual contrast.
Proclivity
Meaning: A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.
Sentence: She had a proclivity for baking elaborate desserts for every family gathering.
Quagmire
Meaning: A soft, boggy area of land that gives way underfoot; an awkward, complex, or hazardous situation.
Sentence: The country found itself in a political quagmire with no easy solution in sight.
Part 4:
Vilify: To speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner; to defame.
The political opponents attempted to vilify him with false accusations to damage his reputation.
Virtuoso: A person highly skilled in a particular art, especially music or the fine arts.
She played the violin like a virtuoso, captivating the audience with her technique and emotion.
Utopia: An imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect; a paradise.
Their community garden was a utopia of lush greenery and harmonious living.
Turpitude: Depravity; wickedness; a vile or shameful character or act. Moral -corruption
The court was shocked by the turpitude revealed in the criminal's actions.
Tirade: A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.
After waiting for hours, he launched into a tirade against the airline staff for their incompetence.
Stoic: A person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.
Despite the harsh conditions, the stoic soldier never complained, silently completing his mission.
Sinuous: Having many curves and turns; winding or serpentine.
The sinuous road through the mountains offered breathtaking views at every turn.
Salve: A soothing ointment or balm used to promote healing of the skin or as relief from pain.
She applied a salve to her sunburned skin, instantly cooling the painful area.
Rescind: To revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement).
The company decided to rescind their offer of employment due to budget cuts.
Relegate: To consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position.
After the new manager arrived, he quickly relegated the old procedures to obsolete status.
Prescient: Having or showing knowledge of events before they take place; prophetic. -foreknowledge
Her prescient advice about investing in tech stocks before the boom saved her clients millions.
Intrepid: Fearless; adventurous (often used for actions or people in dangerous situations).
The intrepid explorer journeyed deep into the jungle, discovering rare species unknown to science.
Indomitable: Impossible to subdue or defeat; unconquerable.
Despite numerous setbacks, her indomitable spirit kept her fighting for justice.
Preclude: To prevent from happening; to make impossible.
His lack of experience precludes him from applying for the senior management position.
Pariah: An outcast; someone who is despised or avoided.
After the scandal, he became a social pariah, shunned by former friends and colleagues.
Maxim: A concise statement, often offering advice; a proverb or saying/ principle of conduct
One popular maxim in business is "time is money," emphasizing the importance of efficiency.
Largess: Generosity in giving gifts, often to others considered less fortunate.
The billionaire's largess included donating millions to build schools in impoverished communities.
Impinge: To have an effect or impact, especially a negative one.
The noisy neighbors' loud parties began to impinge on our ability to sleep at night.
Ennui: A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of excitement or interest; boredom.
She sighed with ennui as she realized she had spent another weekend without any meaningful activities.
Disavow: To deny any responsibility or support for something; to disown.
The government was quick to disavow any involvement in the leaked documents, claiming they were fabricated.
Day 5:
1. Irascible: Easily angered; irritable
The irascible old man yelled at the children for playing too loudly.
2. Assuage: To make an unpleasant feeling less intense
She tried to assuage her guilt by doing good deeds.
3. Deprecate: To express disapproval of
He always deprecated his achievements, even though they were impressive.
4. Longevity: Long life; long duration of service
The longevity of the ancient tree amazed the botanists.
5. Judicious: Having or showing good judgment
Her judicious decision saved the company from a major financial loss.
6. Smug: Having or showing excessive pride in oneself
His smug attitude made him unpopular among his colleagues.
7. Travesty: A distorted or grossly inferior imitation.
- Sentence: The poorly made movie was a travesty of the original book.
8. Eloquence: Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
The speaker's eloquence captivated the audience.
9. Timorous: Showing or suffering from nervousness or a lack of confidence.
The timorous child clung to his mother's leg in the crowded room.
10. Condescend: To show feelings of superiority; to talk down to.
He would not condescend to speak to his former employees after his promotion.
11. Gourmand: A person who enjoys eating and often eats too much.
The gourmand spent hours sampling dishes at the food festival.
12. Prune: To trim a tree, shrub, or bush by cutting away dead or overgrown branches or stems.
She pruned the rose bushes to help them grow better.
13. Ablution: The act of washing oneself, typically for religious purposes.
He performed his morning ablution before attending the prayer service.
14. Abrade: To scrape or wear away by friction or erosion.
The rough surface of the stone abraded the skin on his hands.
15. Abut: To be next to or have a common boundary with.
Their backyard abuts the local park, providing a beautiful view.
16. Stolid: Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
His stolid expression gave nothing away about how he was feeling.
17. Trite: Overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality.
The speech was filled with trite phrases and clichés.
18. Vex: To make someone feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried.
His constant teasing began to vex her.
19. Wizened: Shriveled or wrinkled with age.
The wizened old woman told stories of her youth.