WORDS OF THE DAY

GRADE 10

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

1. Nervous – timid, apprehensive

EX. Lyla is nervous whenever her teacher calls her for recitation.
2. Honesty – sincerity
EX. Honesty is the best policy.
3. Gorgeous- beautiful, aesthetic, lovely
EX. Mira is a gorgeous woman.
4. Elastic – flexible, resilient
EX. The rubber band is elastic.
5. Likable- admirable
EX. Kate is a very likable person.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

1. Accomplish -v. fulfill, achieve, attain.

EX. We can accomplish the job in an hour.
2. Aggravate-v. annoy, irritate.
EX. His questions aggravate her.
3. Belie-v. mislead, misrepresent.
EX. His manner and appearance belie his age.
4. Accede – v. agrees, consent, approve.
EX. Management was not willing to accede to labors initial demand.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

1. Procure – v. possesses or obtain something with effort or action.

EX. Samantha runs an international company that can procure luxurious products from foreign company.
2. Apposite- adj. suitable, pertinent, and apt for the situation, appropriate.
EX. Anita looks stunning because the red gown is apposite to her complexion.
3. Euphoric- adj. a feeling of intense excitement and happiness.
EX. As soon as the countdown to the New Year Party began, Chloe and her friends were euphoric.
4. Eccentric- adj. behavior that is unusual, abnormal, or strange.
EX. Sam gets trolled frequently for eccentric posts and tweets on social media.
5. Cajole- v. persuade someone to do something through flattery or sweet talk etc.
EX. Sam knows how to cajole his boss into doing what he wants.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

1. Impudent- adj. someone who is rude shamelessly bold and who doesn’t respect.
EX. A leader who advocates the philosophy of democracy shall never be impudent.
2. Bemused- adj. unable to think properly confused, puzzled.
EX. Nina stood bemused at the parking area unable to find her car.
3. Prowess-n. ability, skill, or talent in doing something.
EX. The interviewer might conduct many rounds of interview to test your capability and prowess.
4. Resplendent- adj. having an attractive, brilliant, and splendid appearance.
EX. Katty looks resplendent in her wedding gown.
5. Taciturn-adj. someone who is reserved and untalkative.
EX. Lily is a taciturn woman, she doesn’t express her views openly.
MARCH 01, 2023

1. Winsome – adj. lovable, adorable, and charming as an innocent child

EX. The teachers winsome smile made the students comfortable in the classroom.
2. Supercilious- adj. feeling or behaving as if one is superior, haughty, arrogant.
EX. Kath was being supercilious, bragging and boosting about his achievements.
3. Ebullient-adj. energetic, positive, and cheerful
EX. Tim is an ebullient person. Everyone of us like to spend time with him.
4. Austere- adj. plain and simple in appearance, strict in behavior and attitude
EX. Even though Samantha appears austere, she is a qualified fashion designer.
5. Waggish- adj. some who is mischievous and humorous.
EX. The waggish students always use cellphone during class hours.

MARCH 13, 2023

1. tremendous – adj. extraordinarily large in extent or amount of power

EX. He has a tremendous amount of energy.
2. famished – adj. extremely hungry
EX. Three days without anything to eat was enough to famish the lost campers.
3. magnificent – adj. characterized by grandeur.
EX. The view from the top of the mountain is magnificent.
4. dazzling – adj. amazingly impressive
EX. The evening was crowned by her dazzling performance.
5. spectacular – adj. sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
EX. I was attracted by the spectacular display of fireworks.