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Today I am going to share Vocabulary words in a simple yet interesting way. I will continue this series to cover at least 2000 words.
Today I am going to share Vocabulary words in a simple yet interesting way. I will continue this series to cover at least 2000 words.
1. Maverick
Definition: a person who does not conform to generally accepted standards or customs
Usage: Among the ladies she was considered a maverick with her flamboyant lifestyle.
2. Vapid
Definition: Lacking liveliness, animation or interestUsage:You will find most students dozing in his class as his lectures are so vapid that none of them create an iota of interest.
3. Archaic
Definition: old and not used anymore | very old-fashioned | from a much earlier or ancient period of historyUsage: The professor studied the archaic symbols on the tomb.
4. Clumsy
Definition: moving or doing things in a very awkward way
Usage: The clumsy waitress tripped and dumped an entire tray of empty dishes on the floor.
5. Forlorn
Definition: appearing lonely and unhappy | not cared for and with no people in it | unlikely to succeed, come true, etc.Usage: After a sleepless night in the forest the children looked bewildered and forlorn.
6. Substantial
Definition: large in amount, value, or importance | large and solidUsage: A substantial part of the book covers the period of the Crusades
7. Tranquility
Definition: peace, quiet
Usage: This small country hotel nestles in an acre of pure peace and tranquility
8. Concealment
Definition: the act of hiding something
Usage: She could barely conceal her anger.
9. Surplus
Definition: an amount that is extra or more than you need
Usage: Army surplus items are often sold to the public.
10. Prolix
Definition: Tending to speak or write at excessive length
Usage: The professor's exposition was clear enough for a child to grasp;unfortunately it was so prolix that it appeared to go on endlessly.
11. Sloppy
Definition: not careful or neat : showing a lack of care, attention, or effort
Usage: Seetha is a sloppy child who always seems to have spilled something on her clothes
12. Disposition
Definition: The natural qualities of a person's character | the way something is placed or arranged | a tendency to behave in a particular way
Usage: Rachel's cat has a very affectionate disposition.
13. Rostrum
Definition: a small raised platform that a person stands on to make a speech, conduct music, receive a prize, etc.
Usage: He stood on the winner's rostrum.
14. Decry
Definition: to strongly criticize someone or something, especially publicly
Usage: The activists decried the minister's thoughtless remarks.
15. Encompass
Definition: To include a large number or range of things | to surround or cover something completely
Usage: Oceans encompass about three fourths of the surface of our planet.
