Vocabulary List #6

Vocabulary List #6

1. Abundant (adj)

• Definition: Occurring in profusion; easily and often found.

• Example: An abundant supply of resources ensures the project's success.

2. Angular (adj)

• Definition: Having sharp corners or many angles.

• Example: The angular design of the building is quite striking.

3. Assent (v)

• Definition: To agree.

• Example: The board members assented to the proposed changes.

4. Brusque (adj)

• Definition: The quality of being short or rude, especially in speech.

• Example: His brusque manner often offends people.

5. Coercion (n)

• Definition: The use of physical force, threats, or fear to obtain a desired result.

• Example: The confession was obtained through coercion and is therefore inadmissible.

6. Corrode (v)

• Definition: To slowly destroy; to break down over time, as by acid.

• Example: The acid corroded the metal pipe.

7. Demented (adj)

• Definition: Mentally unbalanced or unhinged; insane.

• Example: The demented laughter echoed through the halls.

8. Diligence (n)

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• Example: Her diligence paid off with an A+ on the exam.

9. Equilibrium (n)

• Definition: Balance.

• Example: Maintaining equilibrium is crucial for a stable economy.

10. Furtive (adj)

• Definition: Active in a suspicious manner; sneaky.

• Example: He cast a furtive glance over his shoulder.

11. Ignominious (adj)

• Definition: Dishonorable or disgraceful.

• Example: The team suffered an ignominious defeat.

12. Insipid (adj)

• Definition: Lacking in taste or culture.

• Example: The soup was insipid and needed more salt.

13. Massacre (n)

• Definition: A mass killing or slaughter, especially the unnecessary killing of many people.

• Example: The massacre shocked the world.

14. Momentary (adj)

• Definition: Lasting only a small amount of time.

• Example: There was a momentary pause before he spoke.

15. Obstinacy (n)

• Definition: Stubbornness; an unbending adherence to a position or viewpoint.

• Example: His obstinacy made it difficult to reach an agreement.

16. Overpower (v)

• Definition: To use force to physically control or subdue; to master through powerful force.

• Example: The guards overpowered the prisoner.

17. Perceptible (adj)

• Definition: Able to be seen, heard, felt, tasted, or touched.

• Example: There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.

18. Precarious (adj)

• Definition: Having potential dangers; hazardous.

• Example: The climber was in a precarious position on the cliff.

19. Querulous (adj)

• Definition: Tending to whine or complain; disagreeable.

• Example: The querulous customer demanded a refund.

20. Remuneration (n)

• Definition: Money paid for goods or services; compensation or payment.

• Example: His remuneration was commensurate with his experience.

21. Seethe (v)

• Definition: To move with violent agitation.

• Example: The crowd seethed with anger.

22. Superfluous (adj)

• Definition: Beyond what is necessary; extra.

• Example: The report contained superfluous information.

23. Transcend (v)

• Definition: To go beyond or rise above.

• Example: The music transcended cultural boundaries.

24. Trident (n)

• Definition: A large three-pronged fork used as a spear.

• Example: Poseidon is often depicted holding a trident.

25. Wane (v)

• Definition: To diminish or become less bright, as the progression of the moon from full to new.

• Example: The moon began to wane after being full.