- Infer
v. to guess, conclude, or derive by reasoning
You can infer from this quotation that the writer didn't care for "pretty" language.
- Transparent
adj. see-through; so thin that light can shine through adj. truthful or easy to perceive
Stained window glass isn't as transparentas regular window glass is. She was transparent about her plans to end her marriage.
- Vital
adj. urgently necessary
It is vital that you respond by the deadline.
These are vocabulary words that are good to know in general and that may be very useful when taking that Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Monday, May 11, 2020
Afford Competent Abysmal
- Afford
v. to be able to buy v. to be able to spare
He's saving money so he can afford to buy a new car. I can't afford to lose any more pencils!
- Competent
adj. sufficiently qualified
We need to hire a competent web developer to create a good website for our company.
- Abysmal
adj. extremely bad
I got an abysmal grade on my research paper!
v. to be able to buy v. to be able to spare
He's saving money so he can afford to buy a new car. I can't afford to lose any more pencils!
- Competent
adj. sufficiently qualified
We need to hire a competent web developer to create a good website for our company.
- Abysmal
adj. extremely bad
I got an abysmal grade on my research paper!
Friday, May 8, 2020
Expend Disparage Undermine
- Expend
v. to use up (as in energy or money)
Be careful not to expend all your energy in the first half of a marathon.
- Disparage
v. to belittle or speak down to
A good boss is stern but never disparageshis or her employees.
- Undermine
v. to weaken or subvert (usu. gradually or secretly)
Parents should take care not to constantly undermine their children.
v. to use up (as in energy or money)
Be careful not to expend all your energy in the first half of a marathon.
- Disparage
v. to belittle or speak down to
A good boss is stern but never disparageshis or her employees.
- Undermine
v. to weaken or subvert (usu. gradually or secretly)
Parents should take care not to constantly undermine their children.
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Invoke Hostile Cultivate
- Invoke
v. to call on; to appeal to (e.g., a higher power)
The shaman attempted to invoke a demon.
- Hostile
adj. harmful, dangerous
The voices around the corner sounded angry, hostile even.
- Cultivate
v. to foster the growth of
Teachers don't just pass on new information to students—they cultivate their academic potential.
v. to call on; to appeal to (e.g., a higher power)
The shaman attempted to invoke a demon.
- Hostile
adj. harmful, dangerous
The voices around the corner sounded angry, hostile even.
- Cultivate
v. to foster the growth of
Teachers don't just pass on new information to students—they cultivate their academic potential.
Saturday, May 2, 2020
Validate Facilitate Consensus
- Validate
v. to prove or declare valid
Your selfish actions do not validate your feelings for me.
- Facilitate
v. to aid the progress of
In grad school, advisors facilitate students' research and offer constructive criticism.
- Consensus
n. overall agreement
After weeks of debating, the panel finally came to a consensus.
v. to prove or declare valid
Your selfish actions do not validate your feelings for me.
- Facilitate
v. to aid the progress of
In grad school, advisors facilitate students' research and offer constructive criticism.
- Consensus
n. overall agreement
After weeks of debating, the panel finally came to a consensus.
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Anomaly Demur Subsequently
- Anomaly
n. something different from the norm
This result is an anomaly and very rarely happens.
- Demur
v. to object to
She demurred at my request to transfer to a different department.
- Subsequently
adv. happening later or after something
I subsequently went home.
n. something different from the norm
This result is an anomaly and very rarely happens.
- Demur
v. to object to
She demurred at my request to transfer to a different department.
- Subsequently
adv. happening later or after something
I subsequently went home.
Sunday, April 26, 2020
Unmitigated Tremendous Demur
- Unmitigated
adj. downright, utter, total
My speech was an unmitigated disaster!
- Tremendous
adj. very large, good, or bad in degree or size
Tremendous news! You don't have to repay your loans!
- Demur
v. to object to
She demurred at my request to transfer to a different department.
adj. downright, utter, total
My speech was an unmitigated disaster!
- Tremendous
adj. very large, good, or bad in degree or size
Tremendous news! You don't have to repay your loans!
- Demur
v. to object to
She demurred at my request to transfer to a different department.
Thursday, April 23, 2020
Squalid Substantiate Yield
- Squalid
adj. run-down, sordid, or sleazy
The squalid cabin needed a new roof and an exterminator.
- Substantiate
v. to strengthen with new evidence or facts
It is important for scientists to substantiatetheir theories whenever possible.
- Yield
n. production of an amount v. to give way to or surrender to v. to produce or supply
The farmer's annual pumpkin yield exceeded 10,000. Cars turning right on red must yield to oncoming traffic. Our experiment yielded many unique-looking vegetables.
adj. run-down, sordid, or sleazy
The squalid cabin needed a new roof and an exterminator.
- Substantiate
v. to strengthen with new evidence or facts
It is important for scientists to substantiatetheir theories whenever possible.
- Yield
n. production of an amount v. to give way to or surrender to v. to produce or supply
The farmer's annual pumpkin yield exceeded 10,000. Cars turning right on red must yield to oncoming traffic. Our experiment yielded many unique-looking vegetables.
Monday, April 20, 2020
Fluctuate Candid Tremendous
- Fluctuate
v. to be unstable; to rise and fall
Stocks can fluctuate on a daily basis, making it difficult to determine when to buy or sell one.
- Candid
adj. direct, blunt
Josh is candid about his desire to become an actor.
- Tremendous
adj. very large, good, or bad in degree or size
Tremendous news! You don't have to repay your loans!
v. to be unstable; to rise and fall
Stocks can fluctuate on a daily basis, making it difficult to determine when to buy or sell one.
- Candid
adj. direct, blunt
Josh is candid about his desire to become an actor.
- Tremendous
adj. very large, good, or bad in degree or size
Tremendous news! You don't have to repay your loans!
Friday, April 17, 2020
Disparage Feasibility Disparage
- Disparage
v. to belittle or speak down to
A good boss is stern but never disparageshis or her employees.
- Feasibility
n. the practicality or possibility of something
The feasibility of her project was doubtful; she'd have to go all the way to Antarctica and back before the school year ended.
- Disparage
v. to belittle or speak down to
A good boss is stern but never disparageshis or her employees.
v. to belittle or speak down to
A good boss is stern but never disparageshis or her employees.
- Feasibility
n. the practicality or possibility of something
The feasibility of her project was doubtful; she'd have to go all the way to Antarctica and back before the school year ended.
- Disparage
v. to belittle or speak down to
A good boss is stern but never disparageshis or her employees.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Frankly Exacerbate Entrenched
- Frankly
adv. directly, clearly
I frankly don't see the point in learning to drive.
- Exacerbate
v. to make worse or increase the severity of
The doctor told me not to run as it can exacerbate my knee injury.
- Entrenched
adj. firmly established
Her face will forever be entrenched in my memory.
adv. directly, clearly
I frankly don't see the point in learning to drive.
- Exacerbate
v. to make worse or increase the severity of
The doctor told me not to run as it can exacerbate my knee injury.
- Entrenched
adj. firmly established
Her face will forever be entrenched in my memory.
Saturday, April 11, 2020
Constitute Omnipotent Bear
- Constitute
v. to form or compose (part of) something
The desire for equality constituted the civil rights movement.
- Omnipotent
adj. almighty and all powerful
Gods are omnipotent beings who can control human destiny.
- Bear
v. to have as a characteristic v. to have (a child) v. to bring forth v. to put up with
She bears a strong resemblance to your mother. Judy will bear her first child last year. My garden is going to bear pumpkins this year. I can't bear her complaining any longer!
v. to form or compose (part of) something
The desire for equality constituted the civil rights movement.
- Omnipotent
adj. almighty and all powerful
Gods are omnipotent beings who can control human destiny.
- Bear
v. to have as a characteristic v. to have (a child) v. to bring forth v. to put up with
She bears a strong resemblance to your mother. Judy will bear her first child last year. My garden is going to bear pumpkins this year. I can't bear her complaining any longer!
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Temperament Contemplate Promulgate
- Temperament
n. usual mood or feelings
She had a hostile temperament, making her intimidating to most people.
- Contemplate
v. to think deeply about
She contemplated telling her teacher about the cheating student.
- Promulgate
v. to put into law or formally declare
The ruler will at last promulgate an amnesty with the neighboring countries.
n. usual mood or feelings
She had a hostile temperament, making her intimidating to most people.
- Contemplate
v. to think deeply about
She contemplated telling her teacher about the cheating student.
- Promulgate
v. to put into law or formally declare
The ruler will at last promulgate an amnesty with the neighboring countries.
Sunday, April 5, 2020
Exhilarating Unjust Deplete
- Exhilarating
adj. invigorating, stimulating, or exciting
The music playing at the club was catchy and exhilarating.
- Unjust
adj. unfair; not justified
The court's decision is unjust—he should not go free.
- Deplete
v. to (over)use over time (usu. resources)
The lost campers quickly depleted their supply of food.
adj. invigorating, stimulating, or exciting
The music playing at the club was catchy and exhilarating.
- Unjust
adj. unfair; not justified
The court's decision is unjust—he should not go free.
- Deplete
v. to (over)use over time (usu. resources)
The lost campers quickly depleted their supply of food.
Thursday, April 2, 2020
Sparingly Counterargument Geriatric
- Sparingly
adv. insufficiently, meagerly, or in a restricted manner
Due to my condition, I must eat salt sparingly.
- Counterargument
n. an argument used to criticize or dismantle another argument
Make sure to include a counterargumentin your essay so that you can show you've considered the topic from all perspectives.
- Geriatric
adj. relating to old age
I became interested in geriatric medicine shortly after my grandfather passed away from cancer.
adv. insufficiently, meagerly, or in a restricted manner
Due to my condition, I must eat salt sparingly.
- Counterargument
n. an argument used to criticize or dismantle another argument
Make sure to include a counterargumentin your essay so that you can show you've considered the topic from all perspectives.
- Geriatric
adj. relating to old age
I became interested in geriatric medicine shortly after my grandfather passed away from cancer.
Monday, March 30, 2020
Coincide Discord Eminent
- Coincide
v. to happen at the same time
It wasn't until after I booked my ticket that I realized the concert coincided with my finals.
- Discord
n. disagreement
Disputes over money caused intense discord in the family.
- Eminent
adj. superior or distinguished; high in position or status
Our town made news when the eminentmagician came to perform at our local theater.
v. to happen at the same time
It wasn't until after I booked my ticket that I realized the concert coincided with my finals.
- Discord
n. disagreement
Disputes over money caused intense discord in the family.
- Eminent
adj. superior or distinguished; high in position or status
Our town made news when the eminentmagician came to perform at our local theater.
Friday, March 27, 2020
Obsolete Avenue Surmount
- Obsolete
adj. no longer used; rare or uncommon
Historians assumed record players would be obsolete by now, but in fact they're making a huge comeback.
- Avenue
n. an intangible path or approach to something
The company has decided to pursue other avenues.
- Surmount
v. to get on top of or overcome
They managed to surmount the language barrier by using a translation app.
adj. no longer used; rare or uncommon
Historians assumed record players would be obsolete by now, but in fact they're making a huge comeback.
- Avenue
n. an intangible path or approach to something
The company has decided to pursue other avenues.
- Surmount
v. to get on top of or overcome
They managed to surmount the language barrier by using a translation app.
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Conducive Undulate Susceptible
- Conducive
adj. able to bring about or be suitable for
The noisy students hardly made the campus library conducive to studying.
- Undulate
v. to move as ripples or in a wavy pattern
Belly dancers are known for their ability to skillfully undulate their stomachs.
- Susceptible
adj. to be vulnerable (to something)
Children are more susceptible to certain illnesses than adults are.
adj. able to bring about or be suitable for
The noisy students hardly made the campus library conducive to studying.
- Undulate
v. to move as ripples or in a wavy pattern
Belly dancers are known for their ability to skillfully undulate their stomachs.
- Susceptible
adj. to be vulnerable (to something)
Children are more susceptible to certain illnesses than adults are.
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Confine Scorn Desolate
- Confine
v. to put limits on; to restrict
We are going to confine the use of this drinking fountain.
- Scorn
v. to look down on with disdain
It's difficult for me not to scorn those who use improper grammar.
- Desolate
adj. bare, barren, empty
The moon is one giant, desolate landscape.
v. to put limits on; to restrict
We are going to confine the use of this drinking fountain.
- Scorn
v. to look down on with disdain
It's difficult for me not to scorn those who use improper grammar.
- Desolate
adj. bare, barren, empty
The moon is one giant, desolate landscape.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Repudiate Fiscal Spawn
- Repudiate
v. to refuse to recognize as true v. to cast off
The father repudiated his son's marriage. She repudiated her son once she found out he'd married someone without telling her.
- Fiscal
adj. related to (government) money
Fiscal policy is how the government uses money to influence the economy.
- Spawn
v. to release eggs v. to call forth or generate
Frogs typically spawn in ponds. The topic spawned an ongoing debate among his family members.
v. to refuse to recognize as true v. to cast off
The father repudiated his son's marriage. She repudiated her son once she found out he'd married someone without telling her.
- Fiscal
adj. related to (government) money
Fiscal policy is how the government uses money to influence the economy.
- Spawn
v. to release eggs v. to call forth or generate
Frogs typically spawn in ponds. The topic spawned an ongoing debate among his family members.
Sunday, March 15, 2020
Squalid Subordinate Fiscal
- Squalid
adj. run-down, sordid, or sleazy
The squalid cabin needed a new roof and an exterminator.
- Subordinate
adj. lower in rank n. someone lower in rank v. to make dependent on or put at a lower rank
The subordinate officers work every day. My subordinate will check you in. You aren't my boss—you can't subordinateme to the role of receptionist!
- Fiscal
adj. related to (government) money
Fiscal policy is how the government uses money to influence the economy.
adj. run-down, sordid, or sleazy
The squalid cabin needed a new roof and an exterminator.
- Subordinate
adj. lower in rank n. someone lower in rank v. to make dependent on or put at a lower rank
The subordinate officers work every day. My subordinate will check you in. You aren't my boss—you can't subordinateme to the role of receptionist!
- Fiscal
adj. related to (government) money
Fiscal policy is how the government uses money to influence the economy.
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Eccentric Undermine Spur
- Eccentric
adj. peculiar or odd; deviating from the norm
She's a little eccentric but still fun to be around.
- Undermine
v. to weaken or subvert (usu. gradually or secretly)
Parents should take care not to constantly undermine their children.
- Spur
v. to stimulate or incite
Her bravery spurred others to act.
adj. peculiar or odd; deviating from the norm
She's a little eccentric but still fun to be around.
- Undermine
v. to weaken or subvert (usu. gradually or secretly)
Parents should take care not to constantly undermine their children.
- Spur
v. to stimulate or incite
Her bravery spurred others to act.
Monday, March 9, 2020
Potent Nuance Endow
- Potent
adj. having great influence adj. having a strong, chemical effect
The bald eagle is a potent symbol of the US. The potion was definitely potent—it healed my wounds immediately!
- Nuance
n. a subtle difference in meaning
Body-language experts even understand the nuances of facial expressions.
- Endow
v. to equip or bestow (usu. a quality or ability)
According to the myth, the gods endowedhim with the gift of healing.
adj. having great influence adj. having a strong, chemical effect
The bald eagle is a potent symbol of the US. The potion was definitely potent—it healed my wounds immediately!
- Nuance
n. a subtle difference in meaning
Body-language experts even understand the nuances of facial expressions.
- Endow
v. to equip or bestow (usu. a quality or ability)
According to the myth, the gods endowedhim with the gift of healing.
Friday, March 6, 2020
Apex Indiscriminately Ramify
- Apex
n. the highest point of something
The spring play was the apex of our school year.
- Indiscriminately
adv. randomly; with little or no distinction
Lottery winners are chosen indiscriminately.
- Ramify
v. to split into two or more branches
Cars ramified throughout the world in the twentieth century.
n. the highest point of something
The spring play was the apex of our school year.
- Indiscriminately
adv. randomly; with little or no distinction
Lottery winners are chosen indiscriminately.
- Ramify
v. to split into two or more branches
Cars ramified throughout the world in the twentieth century.
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Expend Teeming Scrupulous
- Expend
v. to use up (as in energy or money)
Be careful not to expend all your energy in the first half of a marathon.
- Teeming
adj. abundantly filled (usu. with living organisms)
Doorknobs are not as clean as they look and are often teeming with germs.
- Scrupulous
adj. paying great attention to detail
I am a scrupulous proofreader and never miss an error.
v. to use up (as in energy or money)
Be careful not to expend all your energy in the first half of a marathon.
- Teeming
adj. abundantly filled (usu. with living organisms)
Doorknobs are not as clean as they look and are often teeming with germs.
- Scrupulous
adj. paying great attention to detail
I am a scrupulous proofreader and never miss an error.
Saturday, February 29, 2020
Acquisition Quantitative Scrupulous
- Acquisition
n. the act of gaining a skill or possession of something
Language acquisition is easier for kids than it is for adults.
- Quantitative
adj. involving quantities (numbers and amounts)
We must conduct a quantitative analysis.
- Scrupulous
adj. paying great attention to detail
I am a scrupulous proofreader and never miss an error.
n. the act of gaining a skill or possession of something
Language acquisition is easier for kids than it is for adults.
- Quantitative
adj. involving quantities (numbers and amounts)
We must conduct a quantitative analysis.
- Scrupulous
adj. paying great attention to detail
I am a scrupulous proofreader and never miss an error.
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Locomotion Subsequently Dismay
- Locomotion
n. movement
Physics involves the study of locomotion.
- Subsequently
adv. happening later or after something
I subsequently went home.
- Dismay
n. hopelessness, stress, or consternation v. to fill with woe or apprehension
To Nick's dismay, he got an F on the test. Many were dismayed by the town's implementation of metered parking.
n. movement
Physics involves the study of locomotion.
- Subsequently
adv. happening later or after something
I subsequently went home.
- Dismay
n. hopelessness, stress, or consternation v. to fill with woe or apprehension
To Nick's dismay, he got an F on the test. Many were dismayed by the town's implementation of metered parking.
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Conducive Reluctantly Oust
- Conducive
adj. able to bring about or be suitable for
The noisy students hardly made the campus library conducive to studying.
- Reluctantly
adv. somewhat unwillingly
Max reluctantly agreed to see the horror movie with his friends.
- Oust
v. to remove or force out of (usu. a position or office)
Sick and tired of putting up with his bad moods, the pirates ousted their captain.
adj. able to bring about or be suitable for
The noisy students hardly made the campus library conducive to studying.
- Reluctantly
adv. somewhat unwillingly
Max reluctantly agreed to see the horror movie with his friends.
- Oust
v. to remove or force out of (usu. a position or office)
Sick and tired of putting up with his bad moods, the pirates ousted their captain.
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Nuance Artificial Incite
- Nuance
n. a subtle difference in meaning
Body-language experts even understand the nuances of facial expressions.
- Artificial
adj. something made; not occurring naturally
Many candies use artificial flavors to make them taste fruity.
- Incite
v. to encourage or stir up
Her hateful words incited anger in the crowd.
n. a subtle difference in meaning
Body-language experts even understand the nuances of facial expressions.
- Artificial
adj. something made; not occurring naturally
Many candies use artificial flavors to make them taste fruity.
- Incite
v. to encourage or stir up
Her hateful words incited anger in the crowd.
Monday, February 17, 2020
Bolster Indulge Emit
- Bolster
v. to support, strengthen, or fortify
If we work together, we should be able to lift and then bolster the couch.
- Indulge
v. to give into; to satisfy or gratify
My friend loves to indulge in cheesy romance movies.
- Emit
v. to discharge, give forth, or release
Plants consume carbon dioxide and emitoxygen.
v. to support, strengthen, or fortify
If we work together, we should be able to lift and then bolster the couch.
- Indulge
v. to give into; to satisfy or gratify
My friend loves to indulge in cheesy romance movies.
- Emit
v. to discharge, give forth, or release
Plants consume carbon dioxide and emitoxygen.
Friday, February 14, 2020
Provocative Ubiquitous Inversion
- Provocative
adj. intending to provoke, inspire, or arouse
Her nude paintings are considered quite provocative.
- Ubiquitous
adj. being everywhere at once
Cell phones are ubiquitous these days.
- Inversion
n. a reversal
The culture's norms were an inversion of our own.
adj. intending to provoke, inspire, or arouse
Her nude paintings are considered quite provocative.
- Ubiquitous
adj. being everywhere at once
Cell phones are ubiquitous these days.
- Inversion
n. a reversal
The culture's norms were an inversion of our own.
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Savvy Avenue Brevity
- Savvy
adj. having practical intelligence or knowledge
My brother is not very savvy when it comes to using public transportation.
- Avenue
n. an intangible path or approach to something
The company has decided to pursue other avenues.
- Brevity
n. the quality of being brief or terse
The brevity of their time together made it all the more romantic.
adj. having practical intelligence or knowledge
My brother is not very savvy when it comes to using public transportation.
- Avenue
n. an intangible path or approach to something
The company has decided to pursue other avenues.
- Brevity
n. the quality of being brief or terse
The brevity of their time together made it all the more romantic.
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Momentous Imposition Urge
- Momentous
adj. historically significant
Her win in the election was momentous.
- Imposition
n. an unnecessary burden
If it's not too much of an imposition, could you proofread my paper?
- Urge
n. desire or impulse v. to encourage or persuade
He had the urge to tell his parents about his acceptance to Columbia but decided against it. She urged her sister to apply to Stanford.
adj. historically significant
Her win in the election was momentous.
- Imposition
n. an unnecessary burden
If it's not too much of an imposition, could you proofread my paper?
- Urge
n. desire or impulse v. to encourage or persuade
He had the urge to tell his parents about his acceptance to Columbia but decided against it. She urged her sister to apply to Stanford.
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Pitiable Scrupulous Paramount
- Pitiable
adj. deserving pity
The frail-looking dog was pitiable, so I gave it some food and took it inside to care for it.
- Scrupulous
adj. paying great attention to detail
I am a scrupulous proofreader and never miss an error.
- Paramount
adj. predominant, superior, most important
Our paramount concern is the safety of our employees.
adj. deserving pity
The frail-looking dog was pitiable, so I gave it some food and took it inside to care for it.
- Scrupulous
adj. paying great attention to detail
I am a scrupulous proofreader and never miss an error.
- Paramount
adj. predominant, superior, most important
Our paramount concern is the safety of our employees.
Sunday, February 2, 2020
Counterargument Momentous Perish
- Counterargument
n. an argument used to criticize or dismantle another argument
Make sure to include a counterargumentin your essay so that you can show you've considered the topic from all perspectives.
- Momentous
adj. historically significant
Her win in the election was momentous.
- Perish
v. to die; to pass away
According to the news, nobody perished in the fire.
n. an argument used to criticize or dismantle another argument
Make sure to include a counterargumentin your essay so that you can show you've considered the topic from all perspectives.
- Momentous
adj. historically significant
Her win in the election was momentous.
- Perish
v. to die; to pass away
According to the news, nobody perished in the fire.
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Scandalous Spawn Consensus
- Scandalous
adj. morally offensive, often causing damage to one's reputation
The scandalous politician decided it was best to resign from office.
- Spawn
v. to release eggs v. to call forth or generate
Frogs typically spawn in ponds. The topic spawned an ongoing debate among his family members.
- Consensus
n. overall agreement
After weeks of debating, the panel finally came to a consensus.
adj. morally offensive, often causing damage to one's reputation
The scandalous politician decided it was best to resign from office.
- Spawn
v. to release eggs v. to call forth or generate
Frogs typically spawn in ponds. The topic spawned an ongoing debate among his family members.
- Consensus
n. overall agreement
After weeks of debating, the panel finally came to a consensus.
Monday, January 27, 2020
Bolster Deplete Eccentric
- Bolster
v. to support, strengthen, or fortify
If we work together, we should be able to lift and then bolster the couch.
- Deplete
v. to (over)use over time (usu. resources)
The lost campers quickly depleted their supply of food.
- Eccentric
adj. peculiar or odd; deviating from the norm
She's a little eccentric but still fun to be around.
v. to support, strengthen, or fortify
If we work together, we should be able to lift and then bolster the couch.
- Deplete
v. to (over)use over time (usu. resources)
The lost campers quickly depleted their supply of food.
- Eccentric
adj. peculiar or odd; deviating from the norm
She's a little eccentric but still fun to be around.
Friday, January 24, 2020
Scandalous Brevity Indiscriminately
- Scandalous
adj. morally offensive, often causing damage to one's reputation
The scandalous politician decided it was best to resign from office.
- Brevity
n. the quality of being brief or terse
The brevity of their time together made it all the more romantic.
- Indiscriminately
adv. randomly; with little or no distinction
Lottery winners are chosen indiscriminately.
adj. morally offensive, often causing damage to one's reputation
The scandalous politician decided it was best to resign from office.
- Brevity
n. the quality of being brief or terse
The brevity of their time together made it all the more romantic.
- Indiscriminately
adv. randomly; with little or no distinction
Lottery winners are chosen indiscriminately.
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Hostile Disparage Envy
- Hostile
adj. harmful, dangerous
The voices around the corner sounded angry, hostile even.
- Disparage
v. to belittle or speak down to
A good boss is stern but never disparageshis or her employees.
- Envy
n. excessive jealousy v. to admire and be jealous of
His envy of her is quite obvious. She envies her coworker's social skills.
adj. harmful, dangerous
The voices around the corner sounded angry, hostile even.
- Disparage
v. to belittle or speak down to
A good boss is stern but never disparageshis or her employees.
- Envy
n. excessive jealousy v. to admire and be jealous of
His envy of her is quite obvious. She envies her coworker's social skills.
Saturday, January 18, 2020
Repudiate Emit Eloquent
- Repudiate
v. to refuse to recognize as true v. to cast off
The father repudiated his son's marriage. She repudiated her son once she found out he'd married someone without telling her.
- Emit
v. to discharge, give forth, or release
Plants consume carbon dioxide and emitoxygen.
- Eloquent
adj. having refined or expressive communication skills (in speaking or writing)
His speech was not only eloquent but also extremely compelling.
v. to refuse to recognize as true v. to cast off
The father repudiated his son's marriage. She repudiated her son once she found out he'd married someone without telling her.
- Emit
v. to discharge, give forth, or release
Plants consume carbon dioxide and emitoxygen.
- Eloquent
adj. having refined or expressive communication skills (in speaking or writing)
His speech was not only eloquent but also extremely compelling.
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Surly Antipathy Unmitigated
- Surly
adj. unfriendly; inclined to anger
The bartender was a surly fellow who wasn't afraid to start a fight.
- Antipathy
n. a strong feeling of dislike
Her antipathy toward the professor was obvious: she rolled her eyes whenever he entered the classroom.
- Unmitigated
adj. downright, utter, total
My speech was an unmitigated disaster!
adj. unfriendly; inclined to anger
The bartender was a surly fellow who wasn't afraid to start a fight.
- Antipathy
n. a strong feeling of dislike
Her antipathy toward the professor was obvious: she rolled her eyes whenever he entered the classroom.
- Unmitigated
adj. downright, utter, total
My speech was an unmitigated disaster!
Sunday, January 12, 2020
Devise Confine Malicious
- Devise
v. to come up with (a plan)
Lana devised a plan to make herself famous.
- Confine
v. to put limits on; to restrict
We are going to confine the use of this drinking fountain.
- Malicious
adj. harmful, spiteful
The malicious spirit drove out the inhabitants from their home.
v. to come up with (a plan)
Lana devised a plan to make herself famous.
- Confine
v. to put limits on; to restrict
We are going to confine the use of this drinking fountain.
- Malicious
adj. harmful, spiteful
The malicious spirit drove out the inhabitants from their home.
Friday, January 10, 2020
Plausible Susceptible Ubiquitous
- Plausible
adj. reasonable and possibly true
Her story is plausible, but that doesn't mean she's telling the truth.
- Susceptible
adj. to be vulnerable (to something)
Children are more susceptible to certain illnesses than adults are.
- Ubiquitous
adj. being everywhere at once
Cell phones are ubiquitous these days.
adj. reasonable and possibly true
Her story is plausible, but that doesn't mean she's telling the truth.
- Susceptible
adj. to be vulnerable (to something)
Children are more susceptible to certain illnesses than adults are.
- Ubiquitous
adj. being everywhere at once
Cell phones are ubiquitous these days.
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Articulate Exacerbate Counterproductive
- Articulate
v. to clearly express in words
She articulated her opinion on the price of the house.
- Exacerbate
v. to make worse or increase the severity of
The doctor told me not to run as it can exacerbate my knee injury.
- Counterproductive
adj. hindering the achievement of a goal
Bill's idea to take a shortcut was ultimately counterproductive: it took us twice as long to get to the train station.
v. to clearly express in words
She articulated her opinion on the price of the house.
- Exacerbate
v. to make worse or increase the severity of
The doctor told me not to run as it can exacerbate my knee injury.
- Counterproductive
adj. hindering the achievement of a goal
Bill's idea to take a shortcut was ultimately counterproductive: it took us twice as long to get to the train station.
Saturday, January 4, 2020
Scrutinize Clinical Adept
- Scrutinize
v. to examine carefully and critically
The teacher scrutinized her students' essays.
- Clinical
adj. emotionally unattached (usu. used in medical or scientific setting)
Her clinical approach to situations allows her to handle them more effectively.
- Adept
adj. having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area)
Beth loves playing the piano, but she's especially adept at the violin.
v. to examine carefully and critically
The teacher scrutinized her students' essays.
- Clinical
adj. emotionally unattached (usu. used in medical or scientific setting)
Her clinical approach to situations allows her to handle them more effectively.
- Adept
adj. having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area)
Beth loves playing the piano, but she's especially adept at the violin.
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Innovative Tremendous Promulgate
- Innovative
adj. novel or new (esp. as an idea or invention)
Her invention was incredibly innovativeand won her multiple awards.
- Tremendous
adj. very large, good, or bad in degree or size
Tremendous news! You don't have to repay your loans!
- Promulgate
v. to put into law or formally declare
The ruler will at last promulgate an amnesty with the neighboring countries.
adj. novel or new (esp. as an idea or invention)
Her invention was incredibly innovativeand won her multiple awards.
- Tremendous
adj. very large, good, or bad in degree or size
Tremendous news! You don't have to repay your loans!
- Promulgate
v. to put into law or formally declare
The ruler will at last promulgate an amnesty with the neighboring countries.