Useful words you probably don't knowEnglish words
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affluent
The area is the most affluent area in Wales.
to abrogate
The new law will abrogate the previous one, which has been in effect for over a decade.
mischief
Richard was always up to some mischief when he was a child.
capricious
The capricious weather made it hard to plan the picnic.
confused
I'm so confused about what to do next.
insecurity
Aggression is often a camouflage for insecurity.
to boost
We need to find a way to boost the project.
cohesive
We want to build a cohesive team.
acumen
Her business acumen allowed her to identify profitable opportunities.
to circumvent
You can't circumvent the law.
credulous
The credulous child believed the magician's tricks were real.
swanky
It's such a swanky restaurant!
dissemble
She tried to dissemble her disappointment when she didn't get the job.
to deride
The fans derided the opposing team's performance.
bashful
Don't be bashful about telling people how you feel.
undue
We did not want to put any undue pressure on them.
to aspire to
They aspire to create a better world for future generations.
nimble (adj)
The cat was nimble as it jumped from one branch to another.
to accede to
Do you accede to the terms of a contract?
harmful
Sugar can be harmful to the teeth.
to keep abreast of
Young people always keep abreast of the times.
to overstate
Don't overstate your case or no one will believe you.
to jeopardize
A scandal like this might jeopardize his political career.
leverage
I used my connections to leverage my way into the job.
to disrupt
Don't disrupt the class!
to construe
Different lawyers may construe the same law differently.
terse
His terse reply left no room for further discussion.
eerie
He could hear eerie noises echoing through the corridors.
to convey
I can't convey my feelings in words.
void
After the breakup, he felt a deep void in his life.
to augment
The company plans to augment its product line with new offerings next year.
dreadful
There's been a dreadful accident.
bane
Mosquitoes are the bane of my existence during the summer months.
utterly
She was utterly exhausted after running the marathon.
to irk
The constant interruptions during her work began to irk her.
shallow
Where the water is shallow, no vessel will ride.
worn out
I'm so worn out after running a marathon.
to attract attention
Advertisement used to attract attention of customers.
perceptive
Her books are full of perceptive insights into the human condition.
varied
Her interests are quite varied, ranging from painting and cooking to astronomy and literature.
misleading
The headline was misleading, causing many readers to misunderstand the true nature of the story.
faded
He was wearing faded blue jeans.
consistently
We have argued consistently for a change in the law.
niche market
The company has created a niche market for itself.
a feature
This camera has some unique features.
superfluous
Her explanations were superfluous; the problem was already clear to everyone.
flatter
You’re flattering me.
mercy
The judge showed mercy and reduced the sentence.
diligent
She is a very diligent student.
caption
The caption under the photograph provided context for its historical significance.
insuperable
Communication difficulties seem insuperable.
to expose
He did not want to expose his fears and insecurity to anyone.
pitch
The pitch of that note is too high for me.
dose
I always take my daily dose of vitamin C.
an appeal
The appeal was based on the dissent in the British Columbia Court of Appeal.
abrupt
Her abrupt departure stunned everyone.
arbitrary
The new rules felt arbitrary, as they were implemented without consulting the employees.
a flock
The farmer has a flock of chickens that lay eggs every day.
intransigent
The intransigent customer refused to accept any solution other than a full refund.
filth
Go and wash that filth off your hands.
to determine
The teacher needs to objectively determine who was wrong.
to preserve
He was anxious to preserve his reputation.
to attempt
They made no attempt to escape.
apart from the fact that
It's too early to go to bed, quite apart from the fact that I'm not at all sleepy.
a daisy
Daisy flowers symbolize innocence and purity.
unconditional
She offered her unconditional support to her friend during the difficult time.
significant
Penicillin was an extremely significant medical discovery.
to secure to (sth.)
The picture frame was not properly secured to the wall.
to contribute to (sth.)
Everybody should contribute to the discussion.