Terms part of speech with def's

1. ambiguous (adj.) — doubtful or uncertain; obscure; indistinct

2. befuddle (v.) — to muddle or stupefy; to confuse

3. clinical (adj.) — efficient and unemotional; coldly detached

4. deride (v.) — to laugh at mockingly, scorn

5. elicit (v.) — to draw forth or bring out (as information or a response)

6. fabricate (v.) — to make up, invent

7. furtive (adj.) — secretive, sly

8. gauche (adj.) — lacking social experience or grace; crude

9. impudent (adj.) — casually rude, insolent, impertinent

10. indolent (adj.) — lazy; wanting to avoid activity or exertion

11.  insular (adj.) — separated and narrow-minded; tight-knit, closed off

12. magnanimous (adj.) — very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful

13. meticulous (adj.) — extremely careful with details

14. panacea (n.) — a remedy for all ills or difficulties

15. pontificate (v.) — express one’s opinions in a way considered annoyingly pompous and dogmatic

16. precipitous (adj.) — sudden or dramatic

17. relinquish (v.) — voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up

18.  taciturn (adj.) — not inclined to talk

19. undermine (v.) — to weaken; to gradually lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of

20. virulent (adj.) — extremely harmful in its effects; bitterly hostile

Parts of Speech

Total Adjectives: 12

Total Verbs: 7

Total Nouns: 1

Adjectives

• ambiguous

• clinical

• furtive

• gauche

• impudent

• indolent

• insular

• magnanimous

• meticulous

• precipitous

• taciturn

• virulent

Verbs

• befuddle

• deride

• elicit

• fabricate

• pontificate

• relinquish

• undermine

Nouns

• panacea

Fill in the Blank Sentences

ambiguous

1. The politician's response was [ ], leaving everyone unsure of his stance.

2. Her expression remained [ ], making it hard to guess what she was thinking.

3. Because the contract language was so [ ], both parties interpreted it differently.

befuddle

1. The magician's quick movements were designed to [ ] the audience.

2. Trying to understand the convoluted instructions only served to [ ] him further.

3. Strong medications can sometimes [ ] a patient, making them disoriented.

clinical

1. The doctor's [ ] approach helped him make difficult decisions without personal bias.

2. She analyzed the data with a [ ] precision, devoid of any sentiment.

3. His writing style was very [ ], focusing strictly on facts.

deride

1. It's unfair to [ ] someone just because they have a different opinion.

2. Critics often [ ] new artists until they gain mainstream success.

3. He felt humiliated when his classmates began to [ ] his efforts.

elicit

1. The interviewer hoped to [ ] a strong reaction from the celebrity.

2. Her calm questioning was able to [ ] the truth from the shy witness.

3. Sometimes, a simple smile can [ ] a positive response from others.

fabricate

1. He tried to [ ] an excuse for his absence, but his boss saw through it.

2. The journalist was accused of trying to [ ] a sensational story.

3. It's unwise to [ ] evidence in a legal case, as it will lead to severe penalties.

furtive

1. He cast a [ ] glance at his watch, hoping no one would notice his impatience.

2. The cat made a [ ] attempt to snatch a piece of food from the counter.

3. Their [ ] movements suggested they were hiding something.

gauche

1. Making such a personal comment at a formal dinner was quite [ ].

2. He felt [ ] and out of place among the sophisticated guests.

3. It's considered [ ] to chew loudly with your mouth open.

impudent

1. The student's [ ] remarks earned him a detention.

2. Her [ ] behavior towards her elders was shocking.

3. He gave an [ ] reply, showing no respect for authority.

indolent

1. The [ ] teenager spent all day sleeping instead of doing chores.

2. An [ ] attitude won't help you achieve your goals.

3. The hot weather made everyone feel [ ], preferring to relax indoors.

insular

1. The small village maintained an [ ] way of life, resistant to outside influences.

2. Their group was so [ ] that they rarely interacted with anyone new.

3. Growing up in an [ ] community can sometimes limit one's perspective.

magnanimous

1. After winning the election, the candidate was [ ] in his victory speech.

2. It was a [ ] gesture for the team captain to praise the opposing player.

3. Despite the betrayal, she chose to be [ ] and offered forgiveness.

meticulous

1. The artist was [ ] in his brushstrokes, ensuring every detail was perfect.

2. Her [ ] planning ensured that every aspect of the event ran smoothly.

3. Only a [ ] researcher could spot such a tiny error in the data.

panacea

1. Many people hoped the new policy would be a [ ] for all economic problems.

2. There is no single [ ] that can solve every societal issue.

3. Some people mistakenly believe that technology is a [ ] for all educational challenges.

pontificate

1. He tends to [ ] about politics, even when he knows little about the subject.

2. The professor would often [ ] on philosophical topics for hours.

3. No one likes it when someone tries to [ ] rather than discuss.

precipitous

1. The company made a [ ] decision to close its overseas branches.

2. There was a [ ] drop in temperatures overnight.

3. The stock market experienced a [ ] decline after the news was announced.

relinquish

1. She had to [ ] her title as champion after losing the final match.

2. The king was forced to [ ] his throne in favor of his son.

3. He decided to [ ] control of the project to a more experienced manager.

taciturn

1. The new student was quite [ ], rarely speaking in class discussions.

2. His grandfather was a [ ] man who preferred to listen rather than speak.

3. She grew more [ ] after the accident, isolating herself from others.

undermine

1. Gossip can easily [ ] a person's reputation.

2. Lack of sleep will eventually [ ] your ability to concentrate.

3. His constant criticism began to [ ] her confidence.

virulent

1. The new strain of the virus was particularly [ ].

2. Her opponent launched a [ ] attack on her character during the debate.

3. The plant was infected with a [ ] disease that quickly destroyed the crop.