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Vocabulary Definitions and Examples
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Vocabulary Definitions
Nefarious
(Adj): Wicked, deprived, void of moral standards.
Example
: The man employed a nefarious plan to get rid of his boss.
Piquant
(Adj): Spicy, pungent, stimulating to mind or taste.
Example
: Every piquant dish has food fit for a king.
Primordial
(Adj): Developed during the very beginning of time; ancient, primitive.
Example
: All the man could do after being injured was give a primordial grunt.
Propinquity
(Noun): Nearness in time and place or kinship.
Example
: Because my classes are far apart, I walk from periods nine and ten in a propinquity of distance.
Substantive
(Adj): Having a solid basis, considerable; having a lot.
Example
: If the argument were substantive, then it would be valid enough to be used in court.
Unwonted
(Adj): Unusual, unexpected, uncommon, surprising.
Example
: The detective was unwonted when he saw the new disturbing evidence regarding his case.
Utopia
(Noun): A visionary view of a perfect world; unrealistic.
Example
: Thorffin sought to settle in Vinland and create a utopia.
Verbiage
(Noun): Language that is wordy or descriptive.
Example
: In an attempt to confuse the jury, the attorney started speaking a verbiage defense.
Verdant
(Adj): Green in tint and color; immature, naive.
Example
: He described his friend group as verdant but fun to be around.
Viscous
(Adj): Having a gluey quality; lacking in fluidity.
Example
: After pouring the glaze on, the donut realized it was going to slow and was viscous.
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