Preface 2

Learning Smart 6
Learning HARD 9
Learn 140 uncommon words BY VISUALIZATION 13
Answer Key 168
SUPER VOCAB 173
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PREFACE
Words are the building blocks of language.

Each building block conveys some meaning and emotions. When

mixing those building blocks together, magic appears.

Conversations about endless topics about everything can be

formed. Civilizations can be created. Human lives are saved and
changed forever. That is the power of language. It can change your
life and the world.

This book is about learning uncommon English vocabulary, but not

in a boring and tedious way like many other books out there. It will
help you really learn the most challenging set of vocabulary just like
a native speaker.

This book is for those ambitious students who have been aspiring to
push their limits but frankly don’t want to kill themselves in the
process of pounding their heads onto the desk trying to digest
those high-level words. In short, it will make your life 100x easier.

You will be able to not only learn but apply and use it in your daily or
academic life. You will be able to further enjoy novels, or academic
papers in a whole new di erent level.

Seriously, what’s the point of learning a new language if you can’t

use and apply properly in real life situations or most importantly use
it to enjoy the universe of great content in this world? It would be a
huge waste.

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Now that we understand why language and vocabulary are crucial

to the world, let’s talk about how this book is constructed, shall we?

Think of English vocabulary as an oil well. To extract the oil sitting

deep under the ground, we would need to use a bunch of
machinery, equipment and technology plus human labor. It’s such a
laborious process. But the reason why we still do it is because it’s so
necessary and valuable for the world to function normally.

New words are like the oil extracted from the ground.

Learning new words is like extracting the oil from an oil well, in this
case, it is analogous to the great and rich English lexical resources.

There is a great deal of oil to extract as there are a lot of new words
to learn.

It will take time and e orts but new words will be extracted if you’re
assiduous and hard-working. That would be the irst step—believing
that you CAN extract words from the oil well to your OWN library.

The next logical step would be iguring out the best “technology” to
extract words in the most e icient and e ective way.

Without the right “technology”, it is like digging the ground with

your bare hands in hot summer to get the oil deep underground.
Yes, you can get the oil at some point, but it would be way too long
and way too much work. You will need to utilize the brain and
available tools. In other words, you will need to learn smarter, not
just harder.

Later on in this book, we will de ine what is “smart” and what is

“hard”.

Learning smarter is like a vertical axis and learning harder is like a

horizontal axis. Both are vital in generating the best results. Let’s
take a look at this chart:

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 Box 1 represents the majority of people when learning new words.

They work neither smart nor hard. The results are often below
average and the work they put in are usually ine icient. Some of you
may ind yourself in here. Maybe that’s why you need this book?

Box 2 represents those who now learn harder, which is good, but
not in a very smart way.

Box 3 represents those who now learn smarter, which is good, but
not very hard.

And inally, Box 4, represents those who learn smart and hard.
Needless to say, they are unstoppable!!!

This book will help you become a citizen of Box 4. It is designed so

that we take advantage of both learning smart and learning hard.

So what exactly is learning smart?

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 CHAPTER 1

LEARNING SMART
“Smart” is quite an ambiguous and subjective term.

“How the hell can we measure “smart”?” One might ask.

Exactly. “Smart” is rather di icult to measure so in this book, we

simply de ine it as “e icient”.

Smart = Ef cient
So now the question becomes “What is e icient?”

Ef cient (adj) = achieving maximum productivity with

minimum wasted effort or expense.
Learning e iciently means that with the same amount of time and
e orts spent, students who learn more e iciently can extract many
more new words than others. Even better, this process does not
even make them feel tired. On the contrary, they become more
motivated and have more fun. Think about it, you could learn not
only much faster but also easier. How crazy!

So how to learn smart?

(1) LEARN IN CLUSTER.

A cluster (category) is a group of similar things.

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The world is too complex. To make more sense of it, we divide them
into groups. A group of colors, a group of paper, a group of tools, a
group of economic theories, a group of stars in the universe, etc.

Your e iciency in learning new vocabulary will drastically improve

simply by organizing words using groups (or clusters).

(2) VISUALIZE

A picture is worth a thousand words.

Sometimes you don’t even need a de inition to understand

something thoroughly. All you need is a picture of it.

Visualization is a process of bringing dull, boring texts to life, giving

them colors and souls.

This is a “technology” that will help you remember new words

forever. We will teach you a variety of techniques in visualization so
you can apply to your own studies.

(3) TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SYNONYMS

This is a great variation of “Learn in clusters”.

A synonym is a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the

same as another word or phrase in the same language. For example,
get better is synonymous to improve.

The true beauty of synonyms is that your learning speed will double,
triple or quadruple easily.

By taking advantage of synonyms, you not only learn a single word,

but also learn a few more in the process.
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 Your vocabulary extracted can increase very fast by employing this

technique.

(4) SEEK SIMPLE DEFINITIONS

Oftentimes, when you look up the de inition of a word, it returns a

long, convoluted string of text that makes you even more confused
than before knowing the de inition.

Don’t get me wrong, the dictionary creators are brilliant and have
done a spectacular job enriching the meaning of millions of words.
This job is a collaboration of many great scholars over decades and
counting. Yes, the goal is to be as thorough as possible with
de initions. That’s why sometimes we see de initions 5 pages long,
explaining how to use a word in various contexts and situations.
However, for beginners, it can be a huge mental roadblock. Who the
hell has the time to read a de inition that is 5 pages long?

And not to mention, even if you are able to read through all of it,
does it guarantee understanding? Not necessarily.

What we need most of the time is simple de initions.

Simple de initions speed up your understanding. It is especially

useful when say you are reading a book. What you do not want is
break the low because your mind is too focused on the content and
the stories. Getting bogged down by not knowing a word is painful
enough, unclear de initions are another hurdle you will need to take
down. The solution is simple, seek simple de initions.
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CHAPTER 2

LEARNING HARD
Now let’s turn our attention to learning hard.

Here is a common mistake.

Many students count the number of words they have acquired or

noted down each day. For example, 20 new words a day or 50
words a day. This is not a good way to look at the e ectiveness
because how can you be sure the words you noted down are the
ones you have fully acquired and understood?

How can you be sure they are yours?

In addition, when working with small numbers like 20 or 50 words,

it’s still manageable. The real tragedy occurs when you have noted
down 300 or 1000 words. Just by looking at the notebook could
make you cry non-stop and potentially close the book inde initely.
You will most likely want to start over from scratch. Then the same
story repeats, the number gets out of control to the hundreds or
thousands. It’s just too many for your brain to handle and
comprehend. Motivation declines and you want to start over again.
It’s a vicious cycle and it is not a good way to learn new words.

So by learning hard, we simply mean putting in more hours.

Let’s say, some students spend 1 hour a day learning. That’s good.

Some spend 2 hours a day learning. That’s even better.

Some spend 5 hours a day learning. Wow that’s great.

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Some spend 10 hours a day learning. Oh my god, you are

unstoppable.

You might be shaking your head saying “It’s impossible to spend 10

hours a day learning, my brain will get tired and bored”.

I know. If you brute-force 10 hours studying mindlessly in agony, you

and your motivation will get crushed fast. It’s simply unsustainable.
You will give up within a few days.

What we advise you to do is “learning without learning.” Let me

explain.

LEARNING WITHOUT LEARNING

One of my friends back in high school, Jack, used to play a lot of

video games. He could spend an entire day from 10AM when he
woke up until 2AM only playing video games. Needless to say, it was
probably unhealthy for his own well-being and social life. But the
point is that he was a master at playing those games and no one
could beat him. Virtually no one could spend that amount of time
outplaying him. He was THE number one gamer, hands down.

When I asked him how he could spend so much time playing video
games, he just told me he enjoyed it.

That’s the key word.

When you enjoy doing something, it no longer feels like work, it has
become “play”.

Think of learning vocabulary as “playing” and “enjoying”.

 Learning smart could potentially lead you to learning hard as the

more you can see the progress, the more you are enjoying it. It’s a
positive feedback loop.

You’re not simply “learning”, you’re “playing.”

BUILDING YOUR HABIT

We brush our teeth twice a day, every single day.

No matter how busy we are, we never forget doing it. We don’t even
think about having to do it or the challenge it might have. We just do
it.

A habit is like the automation software that makes you do things

without thinking about it. We just do it. It is as if someone else does
it for us. It’s automatic and e ortless. How amazing is that?

But a habit does not come down from heaven. It has to be

established through time and deliberate e orts. What this means is
that you will have to earn it through the process of repetition.

A habit is something that we must build.

On the irst few days of habit building, you will certainly struggle.
You will be experiencing pains, disbelief and distractions pulling you
from everywhere. It’s hard to stay focused for an extended period of
time during this period. That’s when self-discipline comes into play.
You have no choice but to persist through this period.

The next ten days or so will get easier. You have acclimated to the
mental pain that it’s no longer irritating, It feels kind of numb. Your
mind becomes a little more focused because you have been
thinking about it and doing it speci ically for many days. Distractions
have weaker control over you than they did on the irst few days.

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The next ten days, you don’t even realize you’re “studying”, it
becomes a daily ritual, though not as embedded as teeth-brushing,
you don’t think about it too much. The struggle is minimal. You start
believing in yourself and start seeing your progress. “It works” you
said. Therefore, you just keep doing it.

Over time, you have acquired a new habit and it has o icially
become your life, which is great. The nice thing is it gets even
stronger every day you practice or play with it.

Acquiring a new habit the foundation of acquiring a new skill.

Without a strong habit, you get tired, distracted, and bored in no
time. A habit is a system that lifts you up and does the heavy-lifting
for your brain. It hacks your brain so that you can stay focused and
engaged.

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CHAPTER 3

LEARN 140
UNCOMMON
WORDS BY
VISUALIZATION

 SIMPLE DEFINITION

Make something greater by adding to it; increase

SYNONYM

increase, build up, make larger, make bigger, intensify, grow

IN SENTENCE

1. Technology can augment learning for all students.

2. Lifting weights can augment your muscle strength.

3. Supplementary pills can help augment dietary Vitamins.

 Douse (v)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

To wet thorough, to pour liquid over

SYNONYM

Soak, drench, drown

IN SENTENCE

1. We douse high quality dressing over our salad to make it taste

good.

2. The house is on ire and the ire ighters are dousing it.

3. Let’s douse the lames, they’re getting out of control!

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 Occult (n/adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Supernatural, mystical, or magical beliefs, practices, or phenomena

SYNONYM

Paranormality, magicality, mysticality.

IN SENTENCE

1. Astrology is a form of occult.

2. Children are always fascinated by occult powers.

3. Crystal ball carries some occult implications that can help us

predict the future.

 Recede (v)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

To move back or further away from a previous position

SYNONYM

Retreat, fade, go back, move away

IN SENTENCE

1. Do you want to recede to safety or advance to new

oppportunity?

2. As the airplane takes o , it recedes from my homeland. I can no

longer see it

3. COVID 19 will perhaps recede after the lockdown.

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 Ru le (v)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

To disturb the smootheness of something; to upset someone

feelings

SYNONYM

Disarrange, dishevel, make untidy

IN SENTENCE

1. The hairstylist ru les my hair before doing her work.

2. Finland’s continued travel restrictions ru le feathers in Norway

3. Your controversial statement yesterday can ru le a lot of

feathers. I hope you’ll stay out of trouble.
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 Serene (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Calm, undisturbed, peaceful, tranquil

SYNONYM

Calm, undisturbed, peaceful, tranquil

IN SENTENCE

1. Philosophers always appear serene even in tough situations.

2. After getting yelled at, James still remained serene and asked
questions in a calm manner.

3. It was so beautiful, so serene!

 Squeamish (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Easily shocked or disgusted

SYNONYM

Easily nauseated or sickened

IN SENTENCE

1. I’m always squeamish when buying used cars. They’re not tidy
and lots of things could go wrong.

2. I get squeamish about blood. That’s why I looked away when

doing the blood test.

3. You need to get over the squeamish feeling. Be brave.

 Strait-laced (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Super strict in behavior, morality, or opinions

SYNONYM

Prim, excessively strict

IN SENTENCE

1. Many Asians come from strait-laced families. They have to

behave well, get straight A or will get punished.

2. Because Dorothy is strait-laced, it’s extra di icult for her to ind

a life partner.

3. My mother-in-law is so strait-laced that everyone is afraid of her.

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 Irk (v)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

To irritate, to annoy

SYNONYM

Irritate, annoy, rattle, vex

IN SENTENCE

1. My friend strongly advised me to buy an iPhone. But I purchased

a Samsung phone just to irk him.

2. Our teacher told us to take 3 weeks o . But it’s irking that he also
gave us a lot of homework to do.

3. Lisa usually irks us by speaking in her irritating high-pitched

voice.

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 Acquit (v)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Free someone from a criminal charge

SYNONYM

Deem not guilty

IN SENTENCE

1. President Trump was acquitted by Senate in inal impeacement

vote. He’s not guilty.

2. John was accused of murder, brought to trial but acquitted. He

was proved innocent.

3. After receiving all the evidence, the Court acquitted him. He’s
now a free man.

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 Matching Exercise 1

1. Augment A. To wet through, to pour liquid over

2. Douse B. Calm, undisturbed, peaceful

3. Occult C. Irritate or annoy

4. Recede D. Super strict in behavior, morality or opinions

5. Ru le E. Deem not guilty

6. Serene F. Make untidy, disarrange

7. Squeamish G. Increase, make larger

8. Straitlaced H. Retreat, go back, move away

9. Irk I. Easily shocked or disgusted

10. Acquit K. Paranormality, magicality

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 Ajar (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Slightly open

SYNONYM

Slightly open, half open

IN SENTENCE

1. My parents could see what I did last night in my room. The door
to my room was ajar.

2. You should shut the door and lock it before sleeping. Leaving it
ajar can be dangerous.

3. I left the room ajar so you can enter without a key.

 Wilt (v)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Lose one’s energy or vigor.

SYNONYM

Sag, lop, wither

IN SENTENCE

1. Wilting occurs near the end of any lower’s life.

2. I prefer fake lowers because they never wilt.

3. If you don’t eat nutritiously, you will wilt before the day ends.



 Stodgy (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Traditional, old-fashioned.

SYNONYM

Traditional, old-fashioned, dull, uninspired

IN SENTENCE

1. As my brother gets older, he becomes stodgy. He does not even

has a TV, not to mention a smartphone.

2. Many kids don’t want to attend summer school because the old
teachers are stodgy and make them feel asleep.

3. Small startups are usually fast and lexible whereas big

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 Lethargic (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Lacking energy

SYNONYM

Slow, sluggish, apathetic, drowsy

IN SENTENCE

1. COVID 19 patients could feel extremely lethargic.

2. I thought I could read 10 chapters a day but after 2 chapters, I

felt so lethargic and had to go to sleep.

3. We thought exercising would make us lethargic and tired. But

on the contrary, it energizes us.

 Seclusion (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

The state of being private or away from other people

SYNONYM

Solitude, retirement, retreat, privacy, isolation

IN SENTENCE

1. Work can be stressful. A vacation can o er good seclusion for

your sanity.

2. After two months of seclusion, governments around the world

are planning to re-open their countries.

3. Looking for seclusion on your next holiday? Try Bhutan.

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 Mellow (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Made gentle or compassionate by age or maturity; free from

harshness

SYNONYM

Softened, pleasant, gentle

IN SENTENCE

1. Meditation can help transform a harsh person into a mellow one.

2. The lady in white speaks in a very mellow voice that everyone

wants to listen to.

3. I love listening to mellow music. It calms my mind.

 Malady (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Sickness, disease of the body, especially chronic & deep-seated

one.

SYNONYM

Sickness, ailment, disorder

IN SENTENCE

1. Nancy has a terrible malady that makes her skin pale and her
head pound all the time for a week now.

2. After the surgery, my malady becomes worse for no reason.

3. The cure for COVID 19 is not available, leaving many people

exposed to this malady.

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 Gaudy (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Extravagantly bright and showy

SYNONYM

Showy, lashy, ornamented

IN SENTENCE

1. Downtown Las Vegas are full of people wearing gaudy jewelry.

2. People who are modest are very hesitant to wear gaudy items
even if they have them.

3. Some artists are known for their gaudy fashion styles. They’re
always lashy and bright in public but I just ind that unattractive.
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 Oblique (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Indirect or not straightforward

SYNONYM

Askew, awry, indirect

IN SENTENCE

1. There was a road construction so I had to take an oblique route

which took me longer to get to school.

2. The President made an oblique statement about the issue, which

left the press unsatis ied.

3. We usually look at a problem in an oblique approach rather than

a direct one.

 Ornate (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Decorated in complex patterns

SYNONYM

Sophisticated, intricate, very detailed

IN SENTENCE

1. I love the ornate designs in European architecture.

2. Needless to say, crafting an ornate vase takes a lot more work

than a simplistic one.

3. My grandfather used to tell me his ornate stories about World

War II. Everything he told was very detailed.

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1. Ajar A. Decorated in complex patterns

2. Wilt B. Gentle, softened

3. Stodgy C. Sickness

4. Lethargic D. Extravagantly bright and showy

5. Seclusion E. Indirect or not straightforward

6. Mellow F. Slightly open, half open

7. Malady G. Lose one’s energy or vigor

8. Gaudy H. Traditional, old-fashioned, old, uninspired

9. Oblique I. Slow, apathetic

10. Ornate K. Solitude, retreat

 Trepidation (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Feeling of fear about something bad that may happen

SYNONYM

Fear, anxiety, agitation, alarm

IN SENTENCE

1. Johnny has great trepidation about his future because the job
market has been brutal over the last few months.

2. Whenever I look at the COVID 19 statistics, my trepidation

shows up.

3. Lindsey touched the cockroaches with some trepidation. She

couldn’t never get over her fear of this creature.

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 waif (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

A homeless, needy, neglected person, especially a child

SYNONYM

A neglected child, a homeless child

IN SENTENCE

1. After the divorce of Teddy’s parents, he’s now a lonely waif

without the love of his parents.

2. I feel bad for homeless people. I feel worse for all the waifs out
there because they’re still too young to have to su er.

3. As I opened the door, there was a waif asking for food as he was
starving.

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 Prodigal (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Spending money or resources freely or recklessly. Extravagant.

SYNONYM

Extravagant, dissipated, overindulging

IN SENTENCE

1. When Andy was young, he was too prodigal with his money.
Now he’s much more thoughtful about his spending.

2. It’s easy to be prodigal when you don’t have a budget.

3. Don’t be prodigal. There will be rainy days when you need the
money just to cover basic living expenses.

 Armistice (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

An agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop ighting for a

certain time.

SYNONYM

A truce, a suspension of ight, a cease ire.

IN SENTENCE

1. North and South Korea has had an armistice for over decades.

2. After ighting for years, wasting human lives and resources, two
opposing armies agreed to an armistice.

3. An armistice does not mean the end of a war, but it could mean
a great irst step towards a friendship and peace.

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 Grapple (v)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Engage in a close ight or struggle without using weapons

SYNONYM

Attack, wrestle, battle, combat

IN SENTENCE

1. Two wrestlers grapple each other for 10 minutes straight. What a

good ight.

2. Chris grappled his way up the corporate ladder. Now he’s a CEO
of the company.

3. Many American students have to grapple with maths in high

school.

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 Jaunty (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Full of life and energy, excited.

SYNONYM

Excited, animated, energetic, cheerful

IN SENTENCE

1. Bret has a jaunty personality. He always tells good jokes and

makes other people’s days.

2. I just received my irst $10 in my bank account. You can’t tell how
jaunty I am right now!

3. Tommy has a jaunty voice whenever he sings. His jaunty voice

really cheers up my day.

 pallid (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

(Of a person’s face) pale and dull (color)

SYNONYM

Fade, insipid, lack of energy, dull, pale.

IN SENTENCE

1. I’m sick. Just look at the pallid color on my face.

2. After donating blood, it’s not hard to notice the pallid color on
the skin. But after a few days, as the blood cells regenerate, the
skin color appears vibrant again.

3. Kelly is not very hard working. She makes pallid e orts on her
studies and gets pallid results.

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 Complacency (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

A feeling of smugness and satisfaction with one’s achievement.

SYNONYM

Self-satisfaction, smugness, conceit

IN SENTENCE

1. Complacency is dangerous because it stops you from keep

working on yourself.

2. Don’t let complacency takes over. The exam is over, but let’s not
forget learning still has to continue.

3. Complacent people have a hard time improving themselves

because they see everything as good enough and there’s no
room for improvement.

 Noisome (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Having an extremely unplesant smell

SYNONYM

Deadly, unpleasant, nasty, disagreeable

IN SENTENCE

1. After opening the trash can, I igured we had not taken out the
trash for 3 days. The smell was so noisome.

2. When the clothes becomes too noisome, I knew it was time to

wash them.

3. I smell something noisome. That could be from the land ill.

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 Surfeit (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

An excessive amount of something; a surplus

SYNONYM

A surplus, an oversupply, superabundance

IN SENTENCE

1. Tom had trouble with his belly resulting from eating a surfeit of
food last night.

2. There are a surfeit of workers so the wage has been stagnant.

3. A surfeit of mushrooms grew last evening which has surprised

all of us.

 Matching Exercise 3

1. Trepidation A. An agreement to cease ire

2. Waif B. Extravagant, overindulging

3. Prodigal C. Fade, lack of energy

4. Armistice D. Full of life and energy

5. Grapple E. Fear, anxiety

6. Jaunty F. Deadly, unpleasant, nasty

7. Pallid G. Self-satisfaction, conceit

8. Complacency H. A neglected child

9. Noisome I. Attack, wrestle

10. Surfeit K. A surplus

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 Malcontent (n/adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Dissatis ied or rebellious; complaining

SYNONYM

Disgruntled, angry, rebellious.

IN SENTENCE

1. President Trump has to confront with malcontent journalists on

a daily basis.

2. The malcontent protesters are dissatis ied with a new

government policy about smoking.

3. Shawn was malcontent with his boss because he did not give
him a pay raise as promised.
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 Languish (v)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Lose or lack vitality and energy.

SYNONYM

Decline, weaken, deteriorate, wither.

IN SENTENCE

1. After 3 days of skipping lunches, Kelly languishes in her o ice.

2. The economy is slowly languishing from the COVID 19

pandemic.

3. Don’t let your new blog languish with no new content for too
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 Jubilant (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Feeling or expressing great happiness and excitement.

SYNONYM

Elated, excited, thrilled, triumphant, overjoyed

IN SENTENCE

1. After winning the contest, Ashley was so jubilant that she asked
all her friends out for dinner.

2. It’s not common to see someone as grumpy as Susan in a

jubilant mood today. Maybe she has just won the lottery.

3. I don’t think passing the exam will make me jubilant. After all, I’m
not passionate about the subject at all.

 Fathom (v)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Understand or comprehend (a di icult problem)

SYNONYM

Understand, comprehend, appreciate

IN SENTENCE

1. Not a lot of people can fathom how big the Universe is.

2. Human’s brains are complex. Only those who study it extensively

over decades can fathom its complexity.

3. I cannot fathom why the news is so sensational nowadays.

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 Elucidate (v)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Make clear, explain clearly

SYNONYM

Illuminate, explain clearly

IN SENTENCE

1. Professor Bruno did a nice job elucidating abstract terms in his

course.

2. Steve Jobs elucidates his audience on the future of cellphones.

3. After being elucidated on the danger of COVID 19, more and

more people start wearing face masks.

 Do (v)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Remove (an item of clothing)

SYNONYM

Take o , remove, peel o , discard

IN SENTENCE

1. It’s so hot that Mark has to do all of his clothes just to cool
down his body.

2. Josh do ed his coat after he was asked to leave it outside the

bar.

3. Christine do ed her jacket before going out. She got a cold as a

result.

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 Descry (v)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Catch sight of

SYNONYM

Detect, notice, spot, behold

IN SENTENCE

1. After years of researching, scientists have inally descried a

working vaccine for COVID 19.

2. After 2 months in the desert, Cody has inally descried an oasis

where he could stay over and rest.

3. We’ve been looking for an excellent employee to ill the position

for 2 weeks. Yesterday, a good candidate was descried and a job
interview was scheduled.



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 Virulent (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Extremely harmful

SYNONYM

Poisonous, toxic, deadly, lethal, venomous

IN SENTENCE

1. The virus is so virulent that it can kill half the world population.

2. Words can be virulent when used to attack other people.

3. Be careful about eating vegetables nowadays. Many of them are

sprayed by virulent herbicides.

 Tremulous (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Shaking or quivering slightly

SYNONYM

Nervous, shaky, wavering, unsteady

IN SENTENCE

1. After losing so much blood, the dog’s body becomes tremulous.

2. Doctors always give me tremulous feeling. What I need is

calmness.

3. I lost my voice yesterday due to singing too much. Now, my

voice has been recovered but is still tremulous.

 Supercilious (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Full of pride or arrogance, behaving superior to others

SYNONYM

Bossy, arrogant, disdainful, pompous

IN SENTENCE

1. Don’t be a supercilious boss who always tries to ind faults.

2. Ignorant people are usually the most supercilious. Because they

don’t know what they don’t know.

3. The supercilious student always wants to brag about his high

score he got from the exam.

 Matching Exercise 4

1. Malcontent A. Bossy, arrogant, full of pride

2. Languish B. Poisonous, toxic, deadly

3. Fathom C. Decline, weaken, deteriorate

4. Elucidate D. Disgruntled, angry, rebellious

5. Do E. Elated, excited

6. Descry F. Comprehend

7. Virulent G. Detect, notice, spot

8. Tremulous H. Make clear, explain clearly

9. Supercilious I. Remove (an item of clothing)

10. Jubilant K. Shaking or quivering slightly

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 Antediluvian (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Very very old, pre-historic.

SYNONYM

Antiquated, pre-historic, ridiculously old-fashioned, ancient.

IN SENTENCE

1. Tyranosaurus is an antediluvian creature that existed long

before humans.

2. I have always been fascinated with antediluvian objects from

ancient Europe.

3. Everybody thinks my grandmother is antediluvian. But she at

least knows how to surf the web even at the age of 90.

 Perquisite (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

A special right or a privilege.

SYNONYM

A privilege, a bonus, an advantage, a perk.

IN SENTENCE

1. Those VIP of this company gets not only big money but also a
perquisite to use company jets for travel.

2. Marrying a famous person can give you some perquisites of

stardom.

3. The President of the United States always have those special

perquisites that normal public o icials don’t.

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 Rift (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

A crack, split or break in something

SYNONYM

A crack, law, split, break, breach, gap

IN SENTENCE

1. The earthquake was strong enough to create an enormous rift

on the road.

2. The rift between the US and China’s relation has been worsen
due to the virus situation.

3. The wind has torn open a rift in the clouds.

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 Rectitude (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Morally correct behavior or thinking

SYNONYM

Righteousness, morality, virtue, goodness, honesty, integrity

IN SENTENCE

1. I dropped my wallet on the street yesterday but someone found

it and gave it back to me. His rectitude is absolutely admirable.

2. We should appreciate people with rectitude.

3. Socrates, the great ancient philosopher, is a model of rectitude

to a lot of people.

 Baleful (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Threatening harm

SYNONYM

Hostile, unfriendly, evil, threatening, ill-intentioned, sinister

IN SENTENCE

1. I gave John some constructive criticisms but he responded with

a baleful stare towards me.

2. The terrorists are usually very baleful in front of the camera to

induce fear to their audience.

3. The baleful in luence of violent games towards children are real

and should be restricted.
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 Cantankerous (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Grumpy, argumentative, uncooperative

SYNONYM

Grumpy, bad-tempered, captious, argumentative.

IN SENTENCE

1. The cantankerous old lady yelled at the kids for no reason other
than she’s bad-tempered.

2. My teacher can be very cantankerous when students talk in

class.

3. I’m trying not to be cantankerous but I don’t think this boring

meeting is for me.

 Esoteric (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Understood by only a small number of people with a specialized

knowledge or interest. Abstract.

SYNONYM

Abstract, abstruse, obscure, hard, puzzling

IN SENTENCE

1. Not everyone can fully understand the esoteric work done by

Leonardo De Vinci.

2. The esoteric knowledge world-class scientists prosess clearly

does not extend itself to the rest of us.

3. Esoteric people are often ostracized by the masses simply

because they’re not easily understood by the rest of the society.



 Melli luous (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Sweet and pleasant to hear (a voice or a sound)

SYNONYM

Sweet, smooth, pleasant, soothing

IN SENTENCE

1. Singers are trained to deliver rich and melli luous voice.

2. An car salesman uses his melli luous arguments to make us

spend more money than we should.

3. Some talk show hosts are famous for their melli luous voice that
captures the audience’s attention in no time.
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 Pious (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Devoutly religious, very committed (to a religion)

SYNONYM

Devoted, devout

IN SENTENCE

1. My roommate goes to the church every single day for the past
20 years. He comes from a pious family.

2. If you’re not praying every day, you’re not pious enough.

3. Churches give the people who attend a pious sentiment.



 Recluse (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

A person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people

SYNONYM

Hermit, ascetic, monk

IN SENTENCE

1. After 3 years living as a recluse, Luis now has much better

mental clarity.

2. Most people need other people. But a recluse does not because
he is happier being by himself.

3. Some people prefer to live as a recluse rather than become

distracted by social concerns.

 Matching Exercise 5

1. Antediluvian A. Morally correct behavior or thinking

2. Perquisite B. Abstract, obscure

3. Rift C. A crack

4. Rectitude D. Sweet and pleasant to hear

5. Baleful E. A privilege

6. Cantankerous F. A person who lives a solitary life

7. Esoteric G. Devoutly religious

8. Melli luous H. Very very old

9. Pious I. Threating harm

10. Recluse K. Grumpy, bad-tempered

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 Paragon (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular

quality

SYNONYM

Perfect example, epitome, model

IN SENTENCE

1. Apple products are a paragon of minimalistic design.

2. Michael Jordan is a paragon of athletic excellence.

3. Diamond is a paragon of toughness and beauty.

 Peccadillo (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

A minor fault or sin

SYNONYM

Small mistake, minor o ense, deliquency

IN SENTENCE

1. Nancy viewed crossing the red light as a peccadillo and is not a

big deal. But it is because serious accidents might occur.

2. Cheating on the exam can be seen as a peccadillo in some

schools and a serious o ense in others.

3. It is just a peccadillo so you only need to pay a small ine.

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 Raze (v)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Completely destroy

SYNONYM

Destroy, demolish, tear down

IN SENTENCE

1. During the genocide, 1000 people were killed and many

buildings were razed.

2. To make room for the new condo, the construction workers have
to raze the existing building.

3. The earthquake has razed many houses to the ground. Many

people are now homeless overnight.



 Scrutinize (v)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly

SYNONYM

Examine, inspect, investigate, look deep, analyze

IN SENTENCE

1. The scientists around the world scrutinize the virus to ind a

vaccine.

2. Historians scrutinized the illegible ancient writing that may have

some meaning.

3. Don’t just look, scrutinize. It will help you truly understand the
object.

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 Perennial (v)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Lasting or existing for a long in inite time

SYNONYM

Everlasting, never-ending, endless, perpetual, eternal

IN SENTENCE

1. President Trump has a perennial disgust against the mainstream

media.

2. If we’re not acting fast, air pollution could become a perennial

phenomenon that we just have to accept.

3. Some people I know are perennial learners who always seek

more knowledge and never stop.

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 Languor (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Tiredness or inactivity

SYNONYM

Apathy, tiredness, fatique, lethargy

IN SENTENCE

1. The temperature is pleasing enough on a Sunday that my entire

family just lay around all day in a state of languor.

2. Sarah has been sick all week that all she has experienced so far
is languor.

3. A constant state of languor is bad for the economy. Everyone

should be working and producing to get things moving.



 Lithe (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Thin and graceful

SYNONYM

Lean, agile, lexible, thin

IN SENTENCE

1. To be a fashion model, one needs a lithe body.

2. To get a lithe shape, you would have to eat less.

3. Amanda is tall and lithe. She should be a model.



 Embellish (v)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Make something more attractive by adding details and features

SYNONYM

Decorate, add, enrich, furnish, beautify

IN SENTENCE

1. Lisa has abandoned her minimalistic style by embellishing more

details to her out it.

2. You can embellish yourself with some accessories like a watch

or jewelry.

3. When telling a story, we usually embellish details about a hero

that might be further from the reality.

 Vilify (v)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner. Make

someone look bad

SYNONYM

Defame, berate, insult, attack

IN SENTENCE

1. The press has been vilifying most of the presidental candidates.

2. The public can be gullible as they could believe anything that is

vili ied by the media.

3. Never vilify anyone for just small mistakes. No one is perfect.

 Shrewd (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Having or showing sharp powers of judgment

SYNONYM

Insightful, clever, sharp, intelligent

IN SENTENCE

1. My boss is so shrewd that she could rea what the other person is
really thinking.

2. She was shrewd enough to guess the real intentions.

3. Quitting a job and pursuing entrepreneurship can be a shrewd

career move.

 Matching Exercise 6

1. Paragon A. Insightful, sharp

2. Peccadillo B. Lasting or existing for a long in inite time

3. Raze C. Decorate, add, enrich

4. Scrutinize D. Examine, or inspect closely

5. Perennial E. Defame, berate, insult

6. Languor F. Apathy, tiredness

7. Lithe G. Lean, agile

8. Embellish H. A perfect example

9. Vilify I. Destroy

10. Shrewd K. Small mistake

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 Preen (v)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Make oneself look more attractive

SYNONYM

Beautify, clean, tidy, groom

IN SENTENCE

1. Women often preen themselves to maintain their appearance.

They usually carry mirrors and makeup accessories.

2. After a sweaty hot summer day, it’s necessary to preen yourself

so you don’t look as terrible.

3. Judy preens herself by combing her hair every now and then.



 Meticulous (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

SYNONYM

Scrupulous, thorough, ultra-careful, diligent, precise

IN SENTENCE

1. Making watches is not an easy job. One needs to be very

meticulous.

2. Apple products are amazing because they show how meticulous

the designers really are.

3. Celebrities are always meticulous about their public image.



 Judicious (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Showing or having good judgment or sense

SYNONYM

Wise, smart, prudent, commonsensical, shrewd

IN SENTENCE

1. Matthew is always judicious about his investments. He only

invests in things that he understands.

2. Judy is a smart and judicious girl who reads a lot of books.

3. Henry has made such a judicious choice with his life, which is
avoiding all the bad habits.

 Implacable (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Unable to be appeased or placated

SYNONYM

Unappeasable, unforgiving, ruthless

IN SENTENCE

1. After being attacked personally, Yellen becomes implacable that

she could do everything to take revenge.

2. David’s grief over the damage of his toy was implacable. He has
cried for 2 days.

3. Whenever the President was attacked by the media, he always

responds with implacable hostility.

 Gloat (v)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Dwell on one’s own success or another’s misfortune with malignant

pleasure.

SYNONYM

Take great pleasure in, enjoy greatly, celebrate

IN SENTENCE

1. The people are gloating over the terrorist’s death after 3 months
of hunting them.

2. Lisa gloated for weeks after her ex-boyfriend was dumped by

another girl.

3. I wouldn’t gloat over another person’s failure because I could see

myself in that situation.

 Credulous (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Easily believing things

SYNONYM

Naive, gullible, trusting, simple-minded

IN SENTENCE

1. The public is credulous enough to believe whatever the media is

saying.

2. The car salesman was lucky today as he just met a credulous

customer who knows nothing about cars.

3. Don’t be credulous. Question everything you hear and see.



 Palpitate (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Beat rapidly or strongly

SYNONYM

Beat rapidly, pound, lutter

IN SENTENCE

1. Whenever meeting with women, Shawn’s heart always palpitate

uncontrollably.

2. You can tell how nervous you are by noticing how your heart
palpitates and how your palms sweat.

3. Stress can make your heart palpitate faster than usual.



 Irasible (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Showing or having a tendency to be easily angered

SYNONYM

Irritable, quick-tempered, cantankerous, thin-skinned

IN SENTENCE

1. People on the Internet are irascible nowadays. They can be

easily angry about almost anything they see.

2. Bernie is an irascible and di icult man. You really can’t say

anything without him yelling back at you right after.

3. The irasible manager is o today, which makes the work day of

his employees so much more peaceful and enjoyable.

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 Cower (v)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Crouch down in fear

SYNONYM

Shiver, cringe, crouch, shrink, shudder, shake

IN SENTENCE

1. The children cowered in terror as they saw the blood.

2. A ghost is hovering around the house, making Stewart cower in

the corner by herself.

3. As Jack was sleeping, he heard a strange noise downstairs and

cowered in fear.

 Deluge (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

A severe lood

SYNONYM

Flood, torrent

IN SENTENCE

1. The deluge swept away many houses.

2. This could be the worst deluge ever in history. The damage is

insurmountable.

3. The deluge was brought by weeks of constant pouring rain.



 Matching Exercise 7

1. Preen A. Crouch down in fear

2. Meticulous B. Take great pleasure in

3. Judicious C. A severe lood

4. Implacable D. Easily believing things

5. Gloat E. Beat rapidly or strongly

6. Credulous F. Beautify, groom

7. Palpitate G. Irritable, quick-tempered, thin-skinned

8. Irasible H. Showing great attention to detail

9. Cower I. Unappeasable, unforgiving, ruthless

10. Deluge K. Wise, smart

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 Lassitude (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

A state of physical or mental exhausion; lack of energy.

SYNONYM

Languor, lethargy, sluggishness, exhausion

IN SENTENCE

1. Too much heat in the summer can cause lassitude.

2. After months of working over time, the lassitude becomes

obvious on the employees’ faces. They all need to rest.

3. You have to overcome lassitude to achieve something greater.



 Di ident (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Modest or shy because of a lack of self-con idence

SYNONYM

Shy, modest, bashful

IN SENTENCE

1. Dundas is a di ident man who is always reluctant to give speech

to large audiences.

2. It’s hard to not be di ident when you’ve never practised.

3. Underneath his di ident face is a passionate soul.

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 Sagacious (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment

SYNONYM

Wise, intelligent, shrewd, judicious

IN SENTENCE

1. When being attacked, it’s sagacious to not get angry.

2. Old people are often sagacious because they’ve experienced a

lot more than young ones.

3. It seems to be sagacious advice that we only need to read a few

good books rather than all books.

 Ambivalent (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or

someone.

SYNONYM

Uncertain, unsure, equivocal, indecisive

IN SENTENCE

1. I have an ambivalent attitude towards going back to school. I

don’t know what I should do.

2. The President is ambivalent about reopening the economy after

the pandemic.

3. Seek some advice if you are still ambivalent about what to do

next.



 Intrepid (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Fearless

SYNONYM

Fearless, unafraid, courageous, brave

IN SENTENCE

1. The intrepid reporters in Iraq are ilming exactly what is

happening despite life-threatening dangers in the ield.

2. Traveling to the North Korea is not for the faint-hearted. It’s only
reserved for the intrepid few.

3. Hiking the Everest is not as easy as it looks on TV. You will need
to endure rigorous trainings and possess an intrepid mindset.



 Proximity (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Nearness in space, time or relationship

SYNONYM

Closeness, nearness

IN SENTENCE

1. Don’t leave the microphone in close proximity to the speakers.

2. Don’t leave the smartphone in close proximity to where you

sleep.

3. The proximity between our house and downtown is amazing.

You don’t even need to drive to get there.

 Homogenous (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Identical

SYNONYM

Identical, uniform, exactly alike, unvarying

IN SENTENCE

1. Uniforms promote a homogenous environment where

individuality dispears.

2. To be di erent is to not be homogenous.

3. The town where I live seems to be a homogenous place as most

people you see are white.
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 Whimsical (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Playful in an appealing or amusing way

SYNONYM

Playful, amusing, fanciful, quaint, eccentric, quirky

IN SENTENCE

1. Stephen Colbert has a whimsical sense of humor that makes

you laugh non-stop.

2. Whimsical paintings are usually colorful and have weird shapes

and lines in them.

3. European architectures are always decorative and whimsical.



 Tranquility (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

The state of being peaceful and calm

SYNONYM

Peace, calmness, quiet

IN SENTENCE

1. The countryside’s tranquility has never disappointed me

whenever I want to relax and clear my mind.

2. Over-urbanization can disturb the tranquility of rural life.

3. It’s increasingly di icult to seek tranquility in the city these days.

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 Spurious (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

False or fake

SYNONYM

Bogus, false, fake, not genuine, counterfeit, invalid

IN SENTENCE

1. Not understanding critical thinking can result in spurious

reasoning.

2. 2000 boxes of spurious face masks were con iscated in the US.

3. Fraudsters are trying to pro it from making spurious hand

sanitizers.



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1. Lassitutde A. Uncertain, unsure, indecisive

2. Di ident B. False, fake, bogus

3. Sagacious C. Fearless

4. Ambivalent D. Closeness, nearness

5. Intrepid E. Peace, calmness, quiet

6. Proximity F. Wise, intelligent

7. Homogenous G. Playful, amusing, fanciful

8. Whimsical H. Identical, uniform

9. Tranquility I. Shy, modest,

10. Spurious K. Languor, lethargy, lack of energy

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 Insuperable (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Impossible to overcome

SYNONYM

Overwhelming, insurmountable, unconquerable

IN SENTENCE

1. Reaching the Everest’s apex is insuperable to most humans on

Earth.

2. There should be no insuperable obstacles for customers to

purchase our products. It should be made as easy as possible.

3. Students with heavy student loans are facing insuperable

inancial problems as they have to pay back the loan plus
interests.
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 Apex (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

The top or highest part of something

SYNONYM

Tip, peak, summit, pinnacle, top

IN SENTENCE

1. From the helicopter’s point of view, you can see the apex of the
pyramid.

2. John has been studying and working hard to now reach the apex
of his career.

3. Reaching the apex of the mountain requires endurance and

strength.

 Candor (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

The quality of being open and honest

SYNONYM

Frankness, honesty, openness, truthfulness, sincerity

IN SENTENCE

1. The lack of candor is what we usually see in politicians. They

tend to avoid straight answers.

2. Philosophers are known to have the candor to show other

people objective truths in everything.

3. Lisa is famous for her candor, and tells you how it was, whether
you wanted to hear it or not.

 Peripheral (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Situated on the edge of something

SYNONYM

Outermost, border, surrounding, unimportant, non-essential

IN SENTENCE

1. Fund raising by the college is peripheral to the main business of

teaching.

2. Houses situated in peripheral areas are generally cheaper than

in downtown core.

3. I’m looking straight but I can still see people looking at me from
my peripheral view.

 Virtuoso (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

A person highly skilled in music

SYNONYM

Music prodigy, music genius

IN SENTENCE

1. Lang Lang, one of the world most famous piano player, is clearly
a virtuoso.

2. Reading books about music alone can’t help you become a

virtuoso.

3. Julian Joseph has built an international reputation as a jazz

virtuoso, bandleader, and a composer.



 Abstemious (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Consuming something very moderately and thoughtfully

SYNONYM

Temperate, moderate, self-disciplined

IN SENTENCE

1. I’m trying to lose some weight so having an abstemious meal

would be an ideal choice.

2. It’s hard to stay abstemious when eating out so it would be wise

to only carry enough money when you go out.

3. Being abstemious can lead to a very healthful lifestyle in the

long run.



 Delectable (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Delicious

SYNONYM

Delicious, mouth-watering, appetizing, palatable

IN SENTENCE

1. My coworker usually brings handmade cookies that are so

delectable that it makes our mouths watered.

2. For a light and delectable dessert, try fruits.

3. The restaurant serves strange but delectable Chinese food that

you can’t ind anywhere else.

 Adamant (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind

SYNONYM

Unshakeable, immovable, unwavering, resolute, determined

IN SENTENCE

1. All workers have asked the CEO to give them days o . But the
CEO is still adamant about it as he thinks they’re just lazy.

2. It’s hard to persuade someone who’s adamant about everything.

3. The doctors have been adamant that taking medications is

insu icient for the patient.

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 Innocuous (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Not harmful or o ensive

SYNONYM

Safe, harmless, non-toxic

IN SENTENCE

1. Be sure to only give answers to innocuous questions rather than

malicious ones.

2. The cockroaches can look scary but they are actually innocuous.

3. Taking a cold shower can be innocuous if you have gotten used

to it.



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 Aloof (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Not friendly; distant

SYNONYM

Distant, unapproachable, remote

IN SENTENCE

1. Some smart people are often aloof as they can see people as not
genuine in their motives.

2. Jesse keeps himself aloof from all fun parties so he can focus on
his own life.

3. Many banks decide to stay aloof from unsecured lending

because of great uncertainty.

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1. Unsuperable A. Refusing to be persuaded

2. Apex B. Delicious

3. Candor C. The top or highest part of something

4. Peripheral D. Not friendly, distant

5. Virtuoso E. A person highly skilled in music

6. Abstemious F. Not harmful, safe

7. Delectable G. Impossible to overcome

8. Adamant H. Frankness, the quality of being honest

9. Innoculous I. Outermost, surrounding, unimportant

10. Aloof K. Temperate, moderate, self-disciplined

 Discerning (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Having or showing good judgment

SYNONYM

Wise, sagacious, shrewd, judicious, sharp

IN SENTENCE

1. Helen is a discerning secretary as she knows exactly when to

speak and when not to.

2. The more experience you have, the more discerning you will
become.

3. It’s always a pleasure to see someone with such a discerning eye

who can see what’s behind most conversations.



 Adhere (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Stick fast to a surface or substance; closely follow or believe

SYNONYM

Stick, cling, cohere, bond, attach

IN SENTENCE

1. Judy does not adhere to any organized religion.

2. Don’t try to adhere paint to a greasy surface.

3. You should adhere the Apple sticker to your Samsung devices to

make it look funny.

 Aggregate (v/n/adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

A whole formed by combining separate elements; a sum

SYNONYM

A total, sum, lump, combination

IN SENTENCE

1. After three rounds of ighting, the aggregate score is 3 2.

2. Amazon spends 10 million dollars to aggregate all inancial data

from small businesses.

3. There are 3 small city parks with an aggregate area of 22 acres.

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 Arid (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation

SYNONYM

Dry, dreary, desert, infertile

IN SENTENCE

1. It’s impossible to grow any vegetation on arid land because

water is the most essential element.

2. Deforestation can make once-fertile land permanently arid.

3. Some vegetation can survive even in harshest conditions and

could be cultivated on arid lands.

 Disguise (n/v)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Give (someone/oneself) a di erent appearance in order to conceal

one’s identity.

SYNONYM

Conceal, hide, cover, camou lage

IN SENTENCE

1. Sarah is trying to ind a way to disguise her bruises with make-

up.

2. Many people use fake accounts to disguise their own identity.

3. Martin disguises herself as a man by getting a haircut.

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 Camou lage (n/v)

SIMPLE DEFINITION

Actions or devices intended to disguise or mislead

SYNONYM

Concealment, disguise, cloak, pretense

IN SENTENCE

1. Sodiers have to dress in army camou lage in the ield.

2. Lizards can adapt its camou lage to it into a new environment

to protect themselves from predators.

3. Polar bears are camou laged in white to mislead their preys.

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 Bolster (n/v)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Pillow used for support; to support

SYNONYM

Support, strengthen

IN SENTENCE

1. Governments are trying to bolster businesses by giving them a

tax cut.

2. Mike has to use 2 pillows to bolster his neck.

3. A vacation can bolster employee’s work-life balance.



 Avuncular (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Kind and friendly towards a younger or less experienced person

SYNONYM

Kind, friendly, helping, supportive

IN SENTENCE

1. My old teachers are always gracious and avuncular towards

their students.

2. If you have an avuncular parents, you’re lucky because you’re

always respected and loved.

3. Even though Warren Bu ett are smart and rich, he always

appears avuncular in public, which makes people love him even
more.



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 Bland (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Lacking lavors; uninteresting

SYNONYM

Tasteless, lavorless, savourless, uninteresting

IN SENTENCE

1. Airplane meals are usually bland and boring but the salmon rice
served by Japan Airlines is truly impressive.

2. Salt and pepper can make anything bland much more lavorful.

3. Some argue that modern music is quite bland compared to

music in the 90s.
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 inured (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Accustomed to something (especially unpleasant)

SYNONYM

Adapted, hardened, adjusted, seasoned

IN SENTENCE

1. The children living in poverty for so long have been inured to

hunger they don’t even crave food.

2. After years of training a boxer, Matthew has become so inured

he doesn’t even feel the rock thrown onto his skin.

3. If it’s your irst time eating spicy food, it will be tough. But as you
eat it more often, your taste will be inured that it becomes easy.



 Matching Exercise 10

1. Discerning A. Adapted to (something unpleasant)

2. Adhere B. Actions or devices intended to disguise

3. Aggregate C. Conceal, hide

4. Arid D. Lacking lavors, savourless, uninteresting

5. Disguise E. Dry

6. Camou lage F. Support

7. Bolster G. Kind, friendly towards a younger person

8. Avuncular H. Wise, sagacious

9. Bland I. A total

10. Inured K. Stick

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 modicum (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

A small quantity of a particular thing, especially something desirable

or valuable

SYNONYM

Little bit, small amount

IN SENTENCE

1. People with a modicum of patience tend to give up after a few

tries.

2. North and South Korea ind only a modicum of common ground.

3. Some world leaders only have a modicum of knowledge and

intelligence, which is an unfortunate thing.

 Provocative (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Causing anger or another reaction, especially deliberately

SYNONYM

Annoying, irritating, provoking, infuriating

IN SENTENCE

1. After some provocative statements online yesterday, North

Korea continues to test their nuclear weapon, which infuriates
the world.

2. Sal is a provocative boss who makes his employees’ lives so

hard at work.

3. Don’t invite provocative conversations that leads nowhere. It’s

better to be cool and respectful.

 Quixotic (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Extremely idealistic, impractical

SYNONYM

Idealistic, impractical, non-viable

IN SENTENCE

1. Whenever I’m stuck in tra ic, I always think of owning a quixotic

lying car.

2. Bringing humans to Mars was once considered a quixotic idea.

Elon Musk is eager to prove that it’s not quixotic at all.

3. Businesspeople only look at problems realistically whereas

innovators tend to be more or less quixotic when envisioning
what their next product would be.
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 Serrated (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Having a jagged edge; sawlike

SYNONYM

Jagged, sawtoothed, saw-edged, zigzag

IN SENTENCE

1. We need a knife with a serrated edge to cut breads.

2. Mint leaves are serrated.

3. Sharks are known for their large serrated teeth that can crush
anything.



 Serrated (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Resolutely or dutifully loyal and unwavering

SYNONYM

Loyal, faithful, committed, reliable

IN SENTENCE

1. Sean is a steadfast friend of mine. Whenever I’m in trouble, he

always stays with me.

2. Helen has worked for this company for 38 years. Her steadfast
loyalty is unbeatable.

3. It’s hard to ind steadfast employees nowadays as many of them

only care about themselves rather than the organization they
work for.


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 Vehement (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Showing strong feeling, passionate

SYNONYM

Passionate, intense, forceful, spirited

IN SENTENCE

1. The fans were vehement as the team won over their biggest
rival.

2. Parents are vehement in their children’s education to the point

that they will do whatever it takes to get them in the best
schools.

3. Don’t be fool. Those who speak slowly and in low tones are
usually the most vehement people.

 Bellicose (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Showing aggression and willingness to ight

SYNONYM

Warlike, aggressive, hostile, threatening

IN SENTENCE

1. Some people are raised with a bellicose attitude. They’re always

ready to ight.

2. Anyone can look bellicose when dressing in an army out it.

3. North Korea is usually bellicose whenever they send a message

to its enemies.
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 Amiable (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Showing or having a friendly and pleasant manner

SYNONYM

Friendly, a able, amicable, warm-hearted

IN SENTENCE

1. I love the customer service people in my local bank. They’re

always amiable and professional.

2. Jack has such an amiable personality that everyone wants to be

around him.

3. Having an amiable character could help you go very far in your

career.


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 Cerebral (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Intellectual rather than emotional or physical

SYNONYM

Intellectual, requiring thinking

IN SENTENCE

1. Running is not exactly a cerebral activity. You don’t even need to

think much.

2. There are many cerebral hobbies to pursue such as playing

chess or writing a novel.

3. Don’t just pursue cerebral activities. Developing a good

physique is just as important.

 Euphony (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

The quality of being pleasing to the ear

SYNONYM

Pleasing sound

IN SENTENCE

1. For the sake of euphony, a vowel is frequently interpolated

between two consonants.

2. Poets usually prioritize euphony to make their poems sound

pleasing.

3. Euphony plays a great part in verbal communication.



 Matching Exercise 11

1. Modicum A. Showing aggression, warlike

2. Provocative B. Sawlike

3. Quixotic C. Extremely idealistic, impractical

4. Serrated D. The quality of being pleasing to hear

5. Steadfast E. Friendly

6. Vehement F. Loyal, committed

7. Bellicose G. Causing anger

8. Amiable H. Intellectual rather than emotional

9. Cerebral I. A small quantity of a particular thing

10. Euphony K. Passionate

 Inert (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Lacking the ability or strength to move

SYNONYM

Unmoving, motionless, still, stationary

IN SENTENCE

1. The sick dog lays inert on the ground as she’s so tired.

2. The economy has been staying inert after the lookdown.

3. Nitrogen is a very inert gas. It neither burns or supports the

combustion of ordinary combustibles.

 Inherent (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Existing in something as a permanent, essential

SYNONYM

Built-in, intrinsic, deep-rooted, fundamental

IN SENTENCE

1. Jealousy is considered one of the most inherent human traits

that we can’t escape as a human being.

2. There’s some inherent dangers in going to the forest alone at

night.

3. It’s an inherent challenge that schools cannot accommodate all

students with di erent levels of intelligence.

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 Malign (v/adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Speak about someone in critical manner; defame

SYNONYM

Defame, slander, libel, smear

IN SENTENCE

1. People who often malign others can some time in the future do
the same thing to you.

2. Jealous people usually malign people who are better than them
to feel good about themselves without having to do any hard
work.

3. Donald Trump’s image is often maligned by the mainstream

media.

 Anachronistic (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Conspicuously old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier period

SYNONYM

Ancient, antediluvian

IN SENTENCE

1. My brother drives in an 1960 car that was expensive but

anachronistic for the city where everyone is driving a Tesla.

2. What’s been taught at most school nowadays can be somewhat

anachronistic compared to what’s on the Internet.

3. We would love to have some anachronistic items such as an old

TV or a typewriter as props for our next movie scene.

 Anomalous (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Not normal or expected

SYNONYM

Abnormal, atypical, irregular

IN SENTENCE

1. Some local people noticed an anomalous object lying on the

sky last night that’s believed to be alien.

2. It was anomalous to see my boss wearing jeans in the most

important meeting.

3. Scientists have found anomalous structures around the Earth

that are not man-made. They’ve never seen those before.

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 Boon (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

A thing that is helpful or bene icial

SYNONYM

Blessing, godsend, advantage

IN SENTENCE

1. People like Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Elon Musk are a boon to
the human kind for what they’ve done to the world.

2. The new road is such a boon to many travellers as it’s much

safer.

3. Working for a good company that treats people well is such a

boon because you will never feel like you’re working.



 futile (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Incapable of producing any useful result

SYNONYM

Pointless, useless, worthless, ine ectual

IN SENTENCE

1. Betty has made so many futile attempts to stay away from social
media. She’s still using social media 5 hours a day.

2. It is futile to blame others for every problem you have.

3. After several futile attempts to become a martial artists, Kelly is

now practicing Karate every day.

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 Hoard (v/n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Accumulate and hide or store away

SYNONYM

Stockpile, store, accumulate

IN SENTENCE

1. The Winklevoss twins have been hoarding bitcoin for many years
and are now billionnaires.

2. It’s wise to hoard real assets rather than paper money because
real assets will appreciate unlike paper money that may be
worthless one day.

3. Sean has been hoarding valuable social connections at school.

You’ll never know when you will need their help in the future.



 revere (v)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Feel deep respect or admiration for

SYNONYM

Admire, think highly of, hold in high regard, worship

IN SENTENCE

1. Kim Jong Un is deeply revered by the North Korea’s people.

2. Edward Snowden is revered as a national hero.

3. The commonalty revere the king and kiss his hand.

 Voracious (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Wanting or devouring great quantities of somthing; greedy.

SYNONYM

Insatiable, unappeasable, craving, greedy, eager, ravenous

IN SENTENCE

1. Warren Bu ett is a voracious reader who consumes so much

knowledge every day.

2. Sharks have voracious appetites that can kill and eat anything in
an instant.

3. Overseas and private investors are so voracious that they are

never satis ied and always be on the lookout for new investment
opportunities.
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 Matching Exercise 12

1. Inert A. Not normal or unexpected

2. Inherent B. Pointless, ine ectual

3. Malign C. A blessing, an advantage

4. Anachronistic D. Ancient, very old-fashioned

5. Anomalous E. Built-in, deep-rooted

6. Boon F. Accumulate and hide or store away

7. Futile G. Speak about someone in critical manner

8. Hoard H. Greedy, insatiable, craving

9. Revere I. Lacking the ability or strength to move

10. Voracious K. Worship, feel deep respect or admiration for

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 Pusillanimous (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Showing a lack of courage or determination

SYNONYM

Timid, cowardly, fearful, timorous, nervous

IN SENTENCE

1. The prime minister has pusillianimously responded to the

citizens about the upcoming tax hike.

2. The organization has been pusillianimous about giving a proper

answer to the customers on the incident.

3. I was pusillanimous when being asked on how I would want to

see myself in the next ive years and so I failed the job interview.



 Quibble (v/n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Complain about a trivial matter

SYNONYM

Find fault with, complain

IN SENTENCE

1. My two coworkers usually quibble about the TV show episode

they saw last night.

2. There’s no time to quibble. Let’s face the problem and ix it.

3. We shouldn’t be quibbling about the 2 dollars lost. It’s already

gone forever and there’s really nothing we can do about it.

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 Rami ication (n)

SIMPLE DEFINITION

A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event

SYNONYM

Consequence, result, aftermath, outcome

IN SENTENCE

1. The rami ications of shutting down the economy could be

destructive for years to come.

2. Before making any big move, it’s wise to review all the
rami ications that might exist.

3. John clearly doesn’t see the rami ication of him quitting his job
during this di icult time.
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 Rescind (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Cancel or revoke (a law, order, or agreement)

SYNONYM

Revoke, repeal, cancel, reverse

IN SENTENCE

1. The court has the power to rescind an order.

2. The government has rescinded the ban on smoking.

3. Google has rescinded job o ers for thousands of contractors.

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 Reticent (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings

SYNONYM

Reserved, introverted, di ident, shy

IN SENTENCE

1. My boss has been extremely reticent about his personal life.

2. The party was so fun that even the most reticent people
participated enthusiastically.

3. People are usually reticent on their irst date. But they will start
openning up eventually.



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 Flimsy (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Insubstantial and easily damaged

SYNONYM

Insubstantial, slight, light, fragile, breakable, thin

IN SENTENCE

1. The iPad is thin and limsy. You will need a case to protect it.

2. Butter lies are limsy so make sure you don’t use a lot of force
when touching them.

3. The evidence is limsy and can’t be used to convict the man.

More solid evidence is needed.
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 Porous (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Having lots of holes

SYNONYM

Sponge-like, leaky

IN SENTENCE

1. Some rocks are more porous than others.

2. More border patrols are needed as the border is so porous that

anyone can cross without getting caught.

3. Sponge’s surface is designed to be porous to absorb the most

amount of water.

 Inexorable (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Impossible to stop or prevent

SYNONYM

Unstoppable, relentless, inescapable, inevitable

IN SENTENCE

1. Technology is an inexorable force that will disrupt many

organizations.

2. Napoleno was inexorable in his desire. Nothing could stop him.

3. The COVID 19 pandamic has placed inexorable pressure on all

businesses.
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 Antithesis (n)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

A person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or

something else

SYNONYM

Direct opposite, inverse

IN SENTENCE

1. Generosity is the antithesis of sel ishness.

2. Slavery is the antithesis of freedom.

3. North Korea is the antithesis of South Korea.



 Celestial (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Belonging or relating to the sky

SYNONYM

Heavenly, astronomical, in the sky

IN SENTENCE

1. Solar eclipse is one of the celestial events that is worth

watching.

2. Interstellar is one of the best celestial movies of all time.

3. Titan is the only other celestial body that we know of which

contains liquid bodies on its surface.

 Matching Exercise 13

1. Pusillanimous A. Having lots of holes

2. Quibble B. Impossible to stop or prevent

3. Rami ication C. Consequence

4. Rescind D. Easily damaged, fragile

5. Reticent E. Direct opposite

6. Flimsy F. Cancel or revoke

7. Porous G. Reserved, introverted

8. Inexorable H. Complain about a trivial matter

9. Antithesis I. Belonging or relating to the sky

10. Celestial K. Showing a lack of courage or determination

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 Churlish (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Rude in a mean-spirited and unfriendly way

SYNONYM

Rude, ill-mannered, impolite

IN SENTENCE

1. It’s churlish to just say “No” abruptly without explaining why.

2. Famous people are usually churlish and inhospitable to those

who ask questions about their private lives.

3. Making too many excuses seems a bit churlish.

 Commodious (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Roomy and comfortable

SYNONYM

Large, big, wide, spacious

IN SENTENCE

1. We inally bought a new car that is so commodious we can put a

lot of stu in there.

2. You will be more creative in a commodious environment than a

tight one.

3. The luxury of living in rural areas is that houses are often cheaper
and more commodious.
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 Extol (v)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Praise enthusiastically

SYNONYM

Laud, praise enthusiastically, rave about

IN SENTENCE

1. Scientists have been extolling the bene its of exercise for

decades.

2. There’s no shortage of books that extol the in luence of Eastern

philosophers.

3. Many innovators extol the bene its of technology towards

human life.

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 Grandiose (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Impressive and imposing in appearance or style

SYNONYM

Impressive, awe-inspring, superb, splendid

IN SENTENCE

1. The grandiose design of churches always make us feel small

when we’re inside.

2. Elon Musk nourished the grandiose plan of bringing humans to

Mars.

3. Peacocks are known for their grandiose colorful features.



 Mottled (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Marked with spots or smears of colors.

SYNONYM

Blotchy, spotted, streaked

IN SENTENCE

1. The ish is mottled with black spots all over his body.

2. It’s nice to have a white dog. But it’s even nicer to have a white
dog mottled with black spots for uniqueness.

3. Emily’s face is a mottled mess of emotions.

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 Incessantly (adv)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Without interruption; constantly

SYNONYM

Constantly, continually, non-stop

IN SENTENCE

1. When we hate somebody, we tend to think and talk about them

incessantly.

2. The lightning is lickering incessantly, making it hard to shoot

videos.

3. John has been talking incessantly for 3 hours and everyone

seems distracted and looks at their cellphones.



 Haughty (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Arrogantly superior and disdainful

SYNONYM

Disdainful, snobbish, arrogant, vain

IN SENTENCE

1. Some people are very haughty and rude who always boast
about their accomplishments and wealth.

2. There’s a ine line between being haughty and being self-

con ident.

3. Judy has a haughty voice that might make other people dislike
her.


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 A able (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Friendly, easy to talk to

SYNONYM

Amiable, good-natured, friendly, warm

IN SENTENCE

1. After receiving the scholarship, Jack was in my most a able

mood. He even gave away some money to the homeless people.

2. It’s good to have an a able and agreeable friend.

3. My grandfather has always been the most a able man around.

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 Adept (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Very skilled or pro icient at something

SYNONYM

Skilled, skilful, pro icient

IN SENTENCE

1. Jonas is so adept at processing Excel spreadsheets. His speed

and accuracy are o the chart.

2. Willy is adept at French, Spanish and Chinese. He’s a language

prodigy.

3. To become adept at something, one would have to practice

every single day for years.

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 Replete (adj)
SIMPLE DEFINITION

Filled or well-supplied with something

SYNONYM

Well-fed, full, satis ied

IN SENTENCE

1. The hotel is replete with food and drinks.

2. The essay is replete with gramatical errors. It needs to be ixed

before resubmitting.

3. Europe is replete with interesting historical stories and beautiful

architectures.



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 Matching Exercise 14

1. Churlish A. Disdainful, arrogant

2. Commodious B. Without interruption, constantly

3. Extol C. Roomy, spacious

4. Grandiose D. Amiable, friendly

5. Mottled E. Praise enthusiastically

6. Incessantly F. Blotchy, spotted

7. Haughty G. Skilled, pro icient

8. A able H. Rude

9. Adept I. Impressive, awe-inspiring

10. Replete K. Well-fed, full, satis ied

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 ANSWER KEY
Matching Exercise 1

1. G
2. A
3. K
4. H
5. F
6. B
7. I
8. D
9. C
10. E

Matching Exercise 2

1. F
2. G
3. RH
4. I
5. K
6. B
7. C
8. D
9. E
10. A

Matching Exercise 3

1. E
2. H
3. B
4. A
5. I
6. D
7. C
8. G
9. F
10. K

 Matching Exercise 4

1. D
2. C
3. F
4. H
5. I
6. G
7. B
8. K
9. A
10. E

Matching Exercise 5

1. H
2. E
3. C
4. A
5. I
6. K
7. B
8. D
9. G
10. F

Matching Exercise 6

1. H
2. K
3. I
4. D
5. B
6. F
7. G
8. C
9. E
10. A

Matching Exercise 7

1. F

 2. H
3. K
4. I
5. B
6. D
7. E
8. G
9. A
10. C

Matching Exercise 8

1. K
2. I
3. F
4. A
5. C
6. D
7. H
8. G
9. E
10. B

Matching Exercise 9

1. G
2. C
3. H
4. I
5. E
6. K
7. B
8. A
9. F
10. D

Matching Exercise 10

1. H
2. K
3. I
4. E
5. C

 6. B
7. F
8. G
9. D
10. A

Matching Exercise 11

1. I
2. G
3. C
4. B
5. F
6. K
7. A
8. E
9. H
10. D

Matching Exercise 12

1. I
2. E
3. G
4. D
5. A
6. C
7. B
8. F
9. K
10. H

Matching Exercise 13

1. K
2. H
3. C
4. F
5. G
6. D
7. A
8. B
9. E

 10. I

Matching Exercise 14

1. H
2. C
3. E
4. I
5. F
6. B
7. A
8. D
9. G
10. K

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1. Augmen
2. Dous
3. Occul
4. Reced
5. Ruf
6. Seren
7. Squeamis
8. Straitlace
9. Ir
10. Acqui
11. Aja
12. Wil
13. Stodg
14. Lethargi
15. Seclusio
16. Mello
17. Malad
18. Gaud
19. Obliqu
20. Ornat
21. Trepidatio
22. Wai
23. Prodiga
24. Armistic
25. Grappl
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27. Palli
28. Complacenc
29. Noisom
30. Surfei
31. Malconten
32. Languis
33. Jubilan
34. Fatho
35. Elucidat
36. Dof
37. Descr
38. Virulen
39. Tremulou
40. Superciliou
41. Antediluvia
42. Perquisit
43. Rif
44. Rectitud
45. Balefu
46. Cantankerou
47. Esoteri
48. Melli uou
49. Piou
50. Reclus
51. Parago
52. Peccadill
53. Raz
54. Scrutiniz
55. Perennia
56. Languo
57. Lith
58. Embellis
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60. Shrew
61. Pree
62. Meticulou
63. Judiciou
64. Implacabl
65. Gloa
66. Credulou
67. Palpitat
68. Irascibl
69. Cowe
70. Delug
71. Lassitud
72. Dif den
73. Sagaciou
74. Ambivalen
75. Intrepi
76. Proximit
77. Homogenou
78. Whimsica
79. Tranquilit
80. Spuriou
81. Insuperabl
82. Ape
83. Cando
84. Periphera
85. Virtuos
86. Abstemiou
87. Delectabl
88. Adaman
89. Innocuou
90. Aloo
91. Discernin
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93. Aggregat
94. Ari
95. Disguis
96. Camou ag
97. Bolste
98. Avuncula
99. Blan
100. Inure
101. modicu
102. provocativ
103. quixoti
104. serrate
105. steadfas
106. vehemen
107. bellicos
108. amiabl
109. cerebra
110. euphon
111. iner
112. inheren
113. malig
114. Anachronisti
115. Anomalou
116. Boo
117. Futil
118. Hoar
119. Rever
120. Voraciou
121. Pusillanimou
122. Quibbl
123. Rami catio
124. Rescin
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126. Flims
127. porou
128. inexorabl
129. antithesi
130. Celestia
131. Churlis
132. Commodiou
133. Exto
134. Grandios
135. mottle
136. Incessantl
137. Haught
138. Affabl
139. Adep
140. Replete
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