Passive
Definition: 1) accepting what happens or what people do without trying to change anything or oppose them
Usage: He took a passive role in the interview.
Fantasy
Definition: 1. An imagined event or sequence of mental images, such as a daydream.
2. An unrealistic or improbable supposition.
Usage: A lot of people usually behave the way they do partly because they have so little understanding of the world and live in a fantasy wherein they have an elevated notion about themselves
Harmonious
Definition: 1) friendly, peaceful, and without any disagreement
2) arranged together in a pleasing way so that each part goes well with the others
3) very pleasant when played or sung together
Usage : The living room was decorated in harmonious colors.
Preface
Definition: an introduction to a book, especially one that explains the author's aims
Usage: A noted critic has written a short preface to her story to explain some of the historical background
Literary
Definition: 1) connected with literature
2) suitable for or typical of a work of literature
3) liking literature very much; studying or writing literature
Usage: It was Chaucer who really turned English into a literary language
Logic
Definition : a way of thinking or explaining something
Usage: The investment logic is simple.
Distinct
Definition: Readily distinguishable by the senses
Usage: The crowd which had gathered to hear the political leader speak was bothered by a distinct foul smell emanating from a garbage bin near the venue.
Orthodox
Definition: 1) generally accepted or approved of; following generally accepted beliefs
2) following closely the traditional beliefs and practices of a religion
3) Orthodox belonging to or connected with the Orthodox Church
Usage : He is a very orthodox Muslim.
Harness
Definition: 1) a set of straps that are placed on an animal (such as a horse) so that it can pull something heavy
2) to control and use the force or strength of something to produce power or to achieve something
Usage: Scientists continue to work on the technology to harness solar energy more efficiently.
Factual
Definition: based on or containing facts
Usage: Any comparison that is not strictly factual runs the risk of being interpreted as subjective.
Reluctant
Definition: 1) hesitating before doing something because you do not want to do it or because you are not sure that it is the right thing to do
Usage: He was reluctant to ask for help.
Revelation
Definition : 1) a fact that people are made aware of, especially one that has been secret and is surprising
2) something that is considered to be a sign or message from God
Usage: The book includes many shocking revelations about the mayor's personal life.
Vile
Definition: 1) extremely unpleasant or bad
2) morally bad; completely unacceptable
Usage: A vile smell filled the valley after the farmer spread the manure on the field.
Disdain
Definition: the feeling that someone or something is not good enough to deserve your respect or attention
Usage: He held the typewriter in disdain having been accustomed to pen and paper.
Torpid
Definition: not active; with no energy or enthusiasm
Usage : He led a lazy torpid life at the weekends.
