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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:

  1. Uncanny

    • Meaning: Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.

    • Sentence: The uncanny resemblance between the twins was eerie and often confused their friends.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Blight

    • Meaning: disease

    • Sentence: The economic blight caused by the closure of the factory devastated the small town.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Covet

    • Meaning: To yearn to possess or have (something).

    • Sentence: She always coveted her neighbor's elegant diamond necklace.

  11. Guile

    • Meaning: Sly or cunning intelligence.

    • Sentence: The detective relied on his guile to outsmart the criminal mastermind.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. Expiate

    • Meaning: To atone for (guilt or sin).

    • Sentence: She tried to expiate her wrongdoing by volunteering at the local shelter every weekend.

  15. Dour

    • Meaning: Relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance.

    • Sentence: The dour old man rarely smiled and spoke very little to anyone.

  16. Indolent

    • Meaning: Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.

    • Sentence: The indolent cat spent most of the day napping in the sun.

  17. Inimical

    • Meaning: Tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile.

    • Sentence: The harsh weather conditions were inimical to the growth of delicate tropical plants.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

DK

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:

  1. Uncanny

    • Meaning: Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.

    • Sentence: The uncanny resemblance between the twins was eerie and often confused their friends.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Blight

    • Meaning: disease

    • Sentence: The economic blight caused by the closure of the factory devastated the small town.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Covet

    • Meaning: To yearn to possess or have (something).

    • Sentence: She always coveted her neighbor's elegant diamond necklace.

  11. Guile

    • Meaning: Sly or cunning intelligence.

    • Sentence: The detective relied on his guile to outsmart the criminal mastermind.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. Expiate

    • Meaning: To atone for (guilt or sin).

    • Sentence: She tried to expiate her wrongdoing by volunteering at the local shelter every weekend.

  15. Dour

    • Meaning: Relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance.

    • Sentence: The dour old man rarely smiled and spoke very little to anyone.

  16. Indolent

    • Meaning: Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.

    • Sentence: The indolent cat spent most of the day napping in the sun.

  17. Inimical

    • Meaning: Tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile.

    • Sentence: The harsh weather conditions were inimical to the growth of delicate tropical plants.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.