Part of

Word Definition
Speech
abrasive adj. rough or harsh in manner or texture
the act of refraining from something,
abstinence n.
often food or drink
accentuate v. to emphasize or highlight
accolade n. praise or award
acme n. the highest point
adage n. a traditional saying expressing a truth
adept adj. skilled or proficient
adherent n. a supporter or follower
something added or connected in a
adjunct n.
subordinate way
admonish v. to warn or scold gently
to make impure by adding inferior
adulterate v.
substances
advocate v./n. to support or recommend / a supporter
affinity n. a natural attraction or connection
affluence n. wealth
aggregate n./v./adj. a whole formed by combining parts
alleviate v. to make less severe
aloof adj. distant or reserved in manner
amass v. to gather or collect
amenable adj. agreeable or responsive
amenity n. a desirable feature or service
amicable adj. friendly, peaceful
amnesty n. a pardon for offenses
amorphous adj. shapeless, formless
anarchy n. absence of government or order
anoint v. to officially choose or consecrate
antagonist n. an opponent or enemy
antiquated adj. old-fashioned or outdated
apathy n. lack of interest or concern
apex n. the highest point
appease v. to calm or satisfy
apportion v. to divide and allocate
appraisal n. an evaluation or assessment
arbiter n. a judge or authority
archaic adj. very old or outdated
articulate v./adj. to speak clearly / able to speak clearly
assimilate v. to absorb or integrate
astute adj. clever and perceptive
atrocious adj. extremely bad or cruel
austere adj. severe or strict
autonomous adj. self-governing or independent
avarice n. extreme greed
aversion n. strong dislike
banter n. playful teasing or joking
barrage n. a rapid or overwhelming outpouring
belittle v. to make someone feel unimportant
bequeath v. to leave something in a will
bereaved adj. grieving a loss
besiege v. to surround and attack
bigotry n. intolerance toward others
blight n./v. a disease or destructive force / to destroy
bolster v. to support or strengthen
boon n. a blessing or benefit
buttress n./v. support / to support
cadence n. rhythm or flow of sound
caliber n. quality or degree of excellence
callous adj. insensitive or unfeeling
captivate v. to attract or charm
caricature n. an exaggerated depiction
catalyst n. something that sparks change
centenary n./adj. 100th anniversary / lasting 100 years
chronic adj. lasting a long time
circumvent v. to avoid or bypass
clique n. a small, exclusive group
cognitive adj. related to thinking or knowledge
cohesive adj. sticking together
commendation n. praise or recognition
complacent adj. self-satisfied and unconcerned
complement n./v. something that completes / to complete
compliant adj. willing to obey or follow rules
compulsion n. irresistible urge
condescend v. to act superior or patronizing
condone v. to overlook or forgive
conducive adj. making a situation likely or possible
confidant n. a trusted friend
confound v. to confuse or surprise
congenial adj. friendly and pleasant
conjure v. to summon or create magically
connoisseur n. an expert in taste or art
contemptible adj. deserving of scorn
contentious adj. argumentative or causing disputes
contingent n./adj. a group / dependent on
contrived adj. forced or unnatural
copious adj. abundant
to have a mutual relationship /
correlate v./n.
something related
corrugated adj. shaped into ridges
cosmopolitan adj. worldly or sophisticated
covert adj. hidden or secret
crescendo n. gradual increase in intensity
culinary adj. related to cooking
curtail v. to shorten or reduce
deadlock n. a stalemate
decadent adj. overly luxurious or self-indulgent
decimate v. to destroy or greatly reduce
definitive adj. final or authoritative
defunct adj. no longer in use
deluge n./v. a flood / to overwhelm
demarcation n. a boundary or dividing line
demented adj. insane or irrational
demise n. death or end
demographic n./adj. statistical characteristics of a population
deplete v. to use up or exhaust
derogatory adj. insulting or disrespectful
destitute adj. extremely poor
detrimental adj. harmful
devoid adj. lacking or empty
dilapidated adj. in poor condition
directive n. an official instruction
disarray n. disorder or confusion
disdain n./v. contempt or scorn / to scorn
disillusion v. to disappoint by revealing the truth
disincentive n. something that discourages action
disinterested adj. impartial or unbiased
dispersal n. the act of spreading out
disseminate v. to spread widely
dissident n. a person who opposes authority
dissipate v. to disappear or scatter
dissuade v. to convince not to do something
distraught adj. deeply upset or worried
dupe v./n. to trick / a person who is fooled
duplicity n. deceitfulness
dwindle v. to shrink or decrease
edict n. an official order
edifice n. a large building
efficacy n. effectiveness
elicit v. to draw out a response
elude v. to escape or evade
emanate v. to come forth or originate
embankment n. a raised wall or bank
embodiment n. a perfect example
emigrate v. to leave one’s country
empathy n. understanding others’ feelings
emulate v. to imitate
ensue v. to follow as a result
enthrall v. to captivate or charm
epitaph n. an inscription on a tomb
epitome n. a perfect example
errant adj. straying from the proper course
esoteric adj. intended for a small, specialized group
euphoria n. intense happiness
exasperate v. to irritate greatly
exemplary adj. worthy of imitation
exorbitant adj. excessively high
expedient adj./n. convenient and practical / a means
expedite v. to speed up
explicate v. to explain clearly
exposition n. a detailed explanation or exhibit
extravaganza n. a spectacular show
exuberance n. joyful enthusiasm
the front of a building / outward
facade n.
appearance
facet n. one side or aspect
fallacy n. a mistaken belief
fathom v./n. to understand / a measure of depth
fiasco n. a complete failure
figurative adj. symbolic, not literal
fissure n. a crack or split
flagrant adj. shockingly bad
flamboyant adj. showy or extravagant
fleeting adj. lasting a short time
forage v./n. to search for food / the act of searching
forlorn adj. sad or abandoned
formidable adj. inspiring fear or respect
frugal adj. careful with money
gaunt adj. extremely thin
genteel adj. polite or refined
gradient n. a slope or rate of change
grandiose adj. impressive but exaggerated
granule n. a small particle
gravity n. seriousness / force that pulls objects
gregarious adj. sociable
grotesque adj. absurd or ugly
haggard adj. exhausted or worn
hallmark n. a distinctive feature
hallowed adj. holy or revered
harrowing adj. extremely distressing
heretic n. someone who opposes accepted beliefs
heterogeneous adj. diverse or mixed
hierarchy n. a ranking system
illusory adj. misleading or deceptive
immaculate adj. perfectly clean or flawless
imminent adj. about to happen
impassioned adj. filled with strong emotion
impeccable adj. flawless or perfect
impervious adj. not affected by
impetus n. a driving force
implausible adj. unlikely or unbelievable
impromptu adj. done without preparation
imprudent adj. unwise or careless
incessant adj. never stopping
incoherent adj. unclear or confusing
incongruous adj. out of place
incumbent adj./n. currently holding office / required
indelible adj. permanent or unforgettable
indifferent adj. unconcerned or apathetic
indigenous adj. native to a region
indignant adj. angry at unfair treatment
indoctrinate v. to teach a set of beliefs
inept adj. unskilled or clumsy
inert adj. inactive or motionless
inestimable adj. too great to measure
infallible adj. incapable of making mistakes
infamous adj. famous for a bad reason
infirmity n. weakness or illness
inflammable adj. easily set on fire
infringe v. to violate or break
infusion n. introduction of something new
ingrate n. an ungrateful person
injunction n. a court order
innate adj. natural or inborn
inquisitive adj. curious
insurrection n. rebellion
interminable adj. endless
intermittent adj. occurring at intervals
intertwine v. to twist together
intrinsic adj. essential or natural
intrusive adj. invasive or unwelcome
invulnerable adj. impossible to harm
ironic adj. opposite of what is expected
irrefutable adj. impossible to deny
irrevocable adj. cannot be undone
jaded adj. worn out or tired
jostle v. to push or shove
jovial adj. cheerful and friendly
labyrinthine adj. intricate and complicated
lethargic adj. sluggish or lacking energy
liaison n. a connection or link
liquidate v. to settle or pay off
loathsome adj. disgusting or hateful
lucid adj. clear and easy to understand
lucrative adj. profitable
ludicrous adj. ridiculous or absurd
lustrous adj. shiny or glowing
malevolent adj. having evil intentions
mandate n. an official order
meander v. to wander aimlessly
medley n. a mixture
melodramatic adj. exaggeratedly emotional
mercenary adj./n. motivated by money / hired soldier
metamorphosis n. transformation
meticulous adj. extremely careful and precise
misgiving n. doubt or unease
momentous adj. very important
monochrome adj. one color
mundane adj. ordinary or dull
neurotic adj. emotionally unstable
nominal adj. in name only or very small
noncommittal adj. not giving a clear opinion
nonconformist n. one who resists tradition
nostalgic adj. longing for the past
noxious adj. harmful or poisonous
nullify v. to cancel or make ineffective
oblique adj. slanting or indirect
oblivious adj. unaware
obstinate adj. stubborn
omnipresent adj. present everywhere
opaque adj. not transparent
oppress v. to keep down by force
ornate adj. elaborately decorated
outlay n. an expense
paltry adj. insignificant or small
pandemonium n. chaos
panoramic adj. wide view
all the gods of a religion / a group of
pantheon n.
famous people
paranoia n. irrational suspicion
paraphernalia n. equipment or personal items
pare v. to trim or reduce
parody n. humorous imitation
patriarch n. male head of a family
pedigree n. ancestry or lineage
penance n. self-punishment for wrongdoing
pensive adj. thoughtful and reflective
permeate v. to spread throughout
perpetrate v. to commit (usually a crime)
perpetuate v. to make something continue
perplexed adj. confused
pestilence n. a deadly epidemic
philanthropy n. love of humanity expressed by giving
pinnacle n. the highest point
pivotal adj. crucial or essential
plagiarism n. copying someone else’s work
plunder v./n. to steal by force / stolen goods
poignant adj. deeply touching
pompous adj. overly self-important
posthumous adj. after death
pragmatic adj. practical
precarious adj. unsafe or unstable
preclude v. to prevent
preconception n. an idea formed beforehand
precursor n. something that comes before
predispose v. to make susceptible
pretentious adj. trying to impress
primeval adj. ancient or original
pristine adj. pure or unspoiled
profusion n. a large amount
progeny n. offspring
prolific adj. producing abundantly
prone adj. likely or inclined
propensity n. a natural tendency
proponent n. supporter
propriety n. correct behavior
protagonist n. main character
protrude v. to stick out
proverbial adj. widely known
provincial adj. local or narrow-minded
provisional adj. temporary
pseudonym n. a false name
pugnacious adj. eager to fight
punctuate v. to emphasize or mark
pungent adj. sharp or strong (smell or taste)
quell v. to suppress or put an end to
 minimum number needed to conduct
quorum n.
business
radical adj. extreme
ramble v. to wander or talk aimlessly
ramification n. consequence or result
rampant adj. widespread
rant v./n. to speak loudly / a loud speech
rapport n. a positive relationship
raucous adj. loud and harsh
rebuke v./n. to scold / a scolding
reciprocate v. to return a favor or feeling
redundant adj. unnecessary, repetitive
regression n. return to an earlier state
regurgitate v. to repeat or throw up
reinstate v. to restore
reiterate v. to repeat
rejuvenate v. to make young or fresh again
remedial adj. intended to correct
renounce v. to give up
repertoire n. collection of skills or works
repose n./v. rest / to rest
repository n. storage place
reprieve n./v. temporary relief / to delay punishment
reprimand v./n. to scold / a scolding
residual adj. remaining
resonate v. to echo or have an effect
resounding adj. unmistakable, loud
respite n. a short break
resurgence n. a revival
retention n. keeping or holding
retribution n. punishment for wrongdoing
reverent adj. showing deep respect
revulsion n. strong disgust
rudimentary adj. basic or simple
sanctity n. holiness
scaffolding n. temporary structure for construction
scant adj. barely enough
scourge n./v. source of suffering / to punish
scuttle v. to move quickly / to sink a ship
sedate adj./v. calm / to calm
skirmish n. minor fight
spontaneity n. impulsive action
sporadic adj. irregular
staid adj. serious, reserved
stalwart adj./n. strong, loyal / a loyal person
steadfast adj. loyal, unwavering
stifle v. to suppress
stigma n. mark of disgrace
stipulate v. to specify
strata n. layers
stringent adj. strict
strut v./n. to walk proudly / a supporting beam
suave adj. smooth, charming
subjective adj. based on personal opinion
subside v. to lessen
subsistence n. survival
substantive adj. important, meaningful
surcharge n. extra charge
sumptuous adj. lavish, rich
superfluous adj. unnecessary
superimpose v. to place on top of
supersede v. to replace
surmise v. to guess
sustenance n. food or nourishment
symposium n. formal discussion or meeting
taint v./n. to contaminate / a trace of corruption
tangible adj. touchable, real
tedium n. boredom
temperamental adj. moody
tether n./v. rope / to tie
thwart v. to prevent
topical adj. relevant to current events
topography n. physical features of land
transcribe v. to write down
translucent adj. semi-transparent
transpose v. to switch positions
treatise n. formal written work
ubiquitous adj. present everywhere
uncanny adj. strange, mysterious
unfeasible adj. impossible, impractical
unilateral adj. done by one side only
unlettered adj. illiterate
unorthodox adj. unconventional
unparalleled adj. unmatched
unrelenting adj. persistent
unscathed adj. unharmed
unwarranted adj. unjustified
unwieldy adj. difficult to handle
usurp v. to seize power illegally
utilitarian adj. practical
vainglorious adj. boastful
validate v. to confirm or support
vanguard n. forefront of a movement
vehement adj. strong, passionate
veneer n. thin outer layer
veracity n. truthfulness
verbatim adv./adj. word-for-word
veritable adj. true, real
vigilant adj. watchful
vivacious adj. lively, spirited
volatile adj. unstable
voracious adj. very hungry / eager
wane v. to decrease
watershed n. turning point
waver v. to hesitate
wayward adj. disobedient, unpredictable
whimsical adj. playful, unpredictable
wile n. clever trick
zealous adj. enthusiastic, passionate
zenith n. highest point
 Example
His abrasive personality made him unpopular.
He practiced abstinence from sweets.
The dress accentuated her figure.
The actor received accolades for his performance.
Reaching the acme of his career, he won a Nobel Prize.
“A stitch in time saves nine” is a well-known adage.
She is adept at solving puzzles.
He was an adherent of the political party.
The new library is an adjunct to the university.
The teacher admonished the students for being late.
The company was fined for adulterating its products.
She advocates for human rights.
He has an affinity for classical music.
The city’s affluence was evident in its luxury cars.
The team’s aggregate score determined the winner.
Medicine helped alleviate her pain.
He remained aloof during the conversation.
She amassed a fortune through investments.
He was amenable to new ideas.
The hotel offered many amenities.
Their divorce was surprisingly amicable.
The government granted amnesty to the rebels.
The concept remained amorphous and vague.
The country fell into anarchy after the coup.
He was anointed king in a grand ceremony.
The villain was the antagonist in the story.
They used an antiquated method of communication.
His apathy toward school worried his parents.
The climbers reached the apex of the mountain.
The manager tried to appease the angry customer.
The funds were apportioned among the departments.
The house received a high appraisal.
The teacher acted as the arbiter of the debate.
The manuscript used archaic language.
She articulated her thoughts well.
Immigrants often assimilate into new cultures.
She made an astute observation about the market.
The living conditions were atrocious.
The monk lived an austere life.
The region is largely autonomous.
His avarice led him to cheat others.
She had an aversion to spicy food.
They enjoyed friendly banter at lunch.
The senator faced a barrage of questions.
He belittled her achievements.
She bequeathed her jewelry to her niece.
The bereaved family attended the funeral.
The army besieged the city.
The law condemned religious bigotry.
The drought blighted the crops.
She bolstered his confidence with encouragement.
The new policy was a boon for small businesses.
The walls were buttressed with beams.
The speaker’s cadence was steady.
She is a writer of high caliber.
His callous remarks hurt everyone.
The performance captivated the audience.
The cartoonist drew a caricature of the mayor.
The protest was a catalyst for reform.
The city celebrated its centenary.
She suffers from chronic pain.
They tried to circumvent the rules.
The clique excluded newcomers.
Cognitive skills develop in childhood.
The team was cohesive and effective.
He received a commendation for bravery.
Don’t be complacent about your studies.
Her skills complement his.
He is compliant with all regulations.
She felt a compulsion to check her phone.
He condescended to help the intern.
The teacher did not condone cheating.
Quiet rooms are conducive to studying.
He shared his secrets with his confidant.
The magician confounded the audience.
The host was congenial and welcoming.
The magician conjured a rabbit from a hat.
He is a connoisseur of fine wine.
His deceitful behavior was contemptible.
They had a contentious debate about politics.
Attendance is contingent on registration.
The plot of the movie felt contrived.
She took copious notes during class.
High stress levels correlate with poor sleep.
The roof was made of corrugated metal.
New York is a cosmopolitan city.
The spy performed a covert operation.
The music built to a dramatic crescendo.
She attended a culinary school.
The company curtailed spending on travel.
Negotiations reached a deadlock.
The palace had a decadent interior.
The plague decimated the population.
This is the definitive guide to chess openings.
The defunct factory has been abandoned.
The city faced a deluge after the storm.
The fence marked the demarcation between properties.
The villain’s demented plans were dangerous.
The company faced demise after the scandal.
The survey studied young adult demographics.
Overfishing depletes the ocean’s resources.
He made a derogatory comment about her work.
The charity helped destitute families.
Smoking is detrimental to health.
The room was devoid of furniture.
The house was old and dilapidated.
The manager issued a directive to staff.
His desk was in disarray.
She looked at the mess with disdain.
The scandal disillusioned the public.
High taxes can be a disincentive to investment.
A judge must be disinterested.
The dispersal of seeds ensures plant growth.
The organization disseminated information about
health.
Dissidents protested against the government.
The fog dissipated in the morning.
He tried to dissuade her from quitting.
She was distraught after losing her job.
He was duped into giving away money.
The spy’s duplicity was exposed.
Attendance dwindled over time.
The king issued an edict banning hunting.
The cathedral is a majestic edifice.
The efficacy of the drug was proven in trials.
The teacher elicited answers from students.
The thief eluded capture.
Warmth emanated from the fireplace.
The train ran along the embankment.
She is the embodiment of kindness.
Many people emigrate for better opportunities.
She felt empathy for the victims.
He tried to emulate his mentor.
Chaos ensued after the announcement.
The magician enthralled the audience.
The gravestone bore a touching epitaph.
She is the epitome of grace.
The errant student skipped class.
The lecture on quantum physics was esoteric.
He felt euphoria after winning the race.
Her constant questions exasperated him.
He showed exemplary behavior.
The price of the car was exorbitant.
He took an expedient route to finish quickly.
The team worked to expedite production.
The professor explicated the theory.
The science exposition showcased new inventions.
The theater hosted a musical extravaganza.
The children showed exuberance at recess.
The building had an ornate facade.
The proposal has many facets.
It’s a fallacy that you must be perfect.
She could not fathom his decision.
The play was a fiasco.
“Time is money” is figurative.
There was a fissure in the wall.
He committed a flagrant violation of rules.
The singer had a flamboyant style.
Joy can be fleeting.
The animals foraged in the forest.
She looked forlorn after the news.
The army was a formidable opponent.
He led a frugal lifestyle.
The gaunt patient looked weak.
The party had a genteel atmosphere.
The hill had a steep gradient.
The plan was grandiose but unrealistic.
Sugar is made of tiny granules.
The gravity of the situation was clear.
He is gregarious and loves company.
The mask had a grotesque appearance.
She looked haggard after the trip.
Kindness is her hallmark.
The site is hallowed ground.
The movie had a harrowing scene.
He was labeled a heretic for his ideas.
The team was heterogeneous.
The corporate hierarchy was strict.
His hopes of winning were illusory.
She wore an immaculate white dress.
A storm was imminent.
He gave an impassioned speech.
Her manners were impeccable.
The coat is impervious to rain.
The new policy gave impetus to growth.
His excuse sounded implausible.
They gave an impromptu performance.
It was imprudent to invest all his money.
The incessant noise disturbed her.
His explanation was incoherent.
His joke was incongruous with the mood.
It is incumbent on him to finish the work.
The memory left an indelible mark.
She was indifferent to the results.
Kangaroos are indigenous to Australia.
She was indignant at the accusation.
The group tried to indoctrinate the youth.
He was inept at playing chess.
The chemical was inert.
Her contribution was inestimable.
No one is infallible.
The criminal was infamous.
Age-related infirmities slowed him down.
Gasoline is highly inflammable.
He infringed the copyright law.
The new manager brought an infusion of energy.
The child was an ingrate for the gift.
The company received an injunction to stop
construction.
She had an innate talent for music.
The child was inquisitive about insects.
The army crushed the insurrection.
The lecture seemed interminable.
The rain was intermittent.
The vines intertwined.
Trust is intrinsic to a relationship.
The reporter was intrusive.
The fortress seemed invulnerable.
It was ironic that the fire station burned down.
The evidence was irrefutable.
The decision was irrevocable.
He was jaded after years of work.
Fans jostled to get closer to the stage.
The host had a jovial personality.
The labyrinthine streets of the old city confused
tourists.
After the long flight, she felt lethargic.
He acted as a liaison between the two departments.
The company had to liquidate its assets.
The villain’s actions were loathsome.
The teacher gave a lucid explanation.
She started a lucrative business.
The idea was completely ludicrous.
Her hair was dark and lustrous.
The malevolent character plotted revenge.
The law imposed a new mandate.
The river meandered through the valley.
The concert ended with a medley of songs.
His reaction was melodramatic.
The mercenary soldier fought for pay.
The caterpillar undergoes metamorphosis into a
butterfly.
She was meticulous in her work.
He had misgivings about the plan.
The decision was momentous for the country.
The painting was monochrome, in shades of blue.
He was tired of his mundane routine.
She was neurotic about cleanliness.
He had nominal control over the company.
She gave a noncommittal answer.
The artist was a nonconformist.
He felt nostalgic about his childhood.
Smoke from the fire was noxious.
The court nullified the contract.
He made an oblique reference to the topic.
She was oblivious to the noise.
He was obstinate and refused to change his mind.
Social media seems omnipresent today.
The glass was opaque.
The regime oppressed its citizens.
The palace was ornate.
The project required a large financial outlay.
He earned a paltry wage.
There was pandemonium at the stadium.
The hotel offered a panoramic view of the city.
The museum honored the pantheon of artists.
His paranoia made him distrustful.
The campers packed all their paraphernalia.
She pared the budget to save money.
The video was a parody of a famous movie.
The patriarch made all the family decisions.
The dog had a purebred pedigree.
He did penance for his mistakes.
She had a pensive look on her face.
The smell of baking bread permeated the house.
He perpetrated a fraud.
The tradition was perpetuated for generations.
She looked perplexed by the question.
The plague was a terrible pestilence.
His philanthropy funded many schools.
She reached the pinnacle of her career.
This meeting is pivotal for the project.
He was accused of plagiarism.
The invaders plundered the village.
The movie had a poignant ending.
The professor was pompous and arrogant.
He received a posthumous award.
She took a pragmatic approach to solving problems.
The ladder was in a precarious position.
His injury precluded him from playing.
She had a preconception about the job.
The steam engine was a precursor to modern engines.
Her genetics predispose her to diabetes.
The restaurant was pretentious and expensive.
The forest had a primeval beauty.
The lake remained pristine.
The garden had a profusion of flowers.
The dog’s progeny were all healthy.
She was a prolific writer.
He is prone to colds.
She has a propensity for kindness.
He is a proponent of renewable energy.
He behaved with propriety.
The protagonist of the story was brave.
The branch protruded from the tree.
His generosity is proverbial.
His views were provincial.
They made a provisional agreement.
The author used a pseudonym.
The boxer was pugnacious.
She punctuated her speech with jokes.
The cheese was pungent.
The police quelled the riot.
The meeting could not start without a quorum.
The reforms were radical.
He rambled through the forest.
The decision had serious ramifications.
Corruption was rampant.
He ranted about the unfair system.
They developed a good rapport.
The party was raucous.
The teacher rebuked the students for misbehavior.
She reciprocated his kindness with a gift.
His explanation was redundant.
The patient showed signs of regression.
The student regurgitated facts without understanding.
The employee was reinstated after the investigation.
The teacher reiterated the instructions.
The spa visit rejuvenated her.
He took a remedial math class.
She renounced her claim to the inheritance.
The actor had a wide repertoire.
He lay in repose after the long journey.
The library is a repository of knowledge.
The prisoner received a reprieve.
The officer was reprimanded for lateness.
The residual effects of the medicine lasted hours.
The speech resonated with the audience.
It was a resounding victory.
The rain gave the workers a brief respite.
There has been a resurgence of interest in poetry.
The company focuses on employee retention.
He sought retribution for the crime.
The audience was reverent during the ceremony.
She felt revulsion at the sight.
He had only a rudimentary understanding of physics.
The sanctity of the temple was respected.
Workers stood on scaffolding to paint the building.
There was scant evidence.
Disease was a scourge in medieval times.
The mice scuttled across the floor.
The patient was sedate after medication.
Soldiers fought a skirmish at dawn.
Their spontaneity made the trip exciting.
The rain was sporadic.
He had a staid personality.
She was a stalwart supporter.
He remained steadfast in his beliefs.
The manager stifled criticism.
There was a stigma around the illness.
The contract stipulates payment terms.
The geologist studied the rock strata.
The rules were stringent.
The model strutted down the runway.
He was suave and polite.
Her judgment was subjective.
The floodwaters subsided.
The villagers lived at subsistence level.
They reached a substantive agreement.
The airline added a fuel surcharge.
The palace was furnished with sumptuous décor.
His long speech was superfluous.
He superimposed the map on the photograph.
New laws supersede old ones.
I can only surmise what happened.
The hikers carried enough sustenance.
The scientists held a symposium on climate change.
The scandal tainted his reputation.
There was tangible evidence of the crime.
The tedium of waiting was exhausting.
The actor was temperamental.
The horse was tethered to the post.
The plans were thwarted by rain.
The article covered topical issues.
The map shows the mountain topography.
He transcribed the lecture notes.
The curtain was translucent.
The teacher transposed the letters.
He wrote a treatise on philosophy.
Smartphones are ubiquitous.
She had an uncanny ability to predict events.
The plan was unfeasible.
The country took unilateral action.
He came from an unlettered family.
His methods were unorthodox.
Her skill is unparalleled.
The storm was unrelenting.
She emerged unscathed from the accident.
The criticism was unwarranted.
The package was large and unwieldy.
The general attempted to usurp the throne.
The design was simple and utilitarian.
His vainglorious attitude annoyed everyone.
The results validate the hypothesis.
The group was at the vanguard of reform.
She made a vehement argument.
The furniture had a mahogany veneer.
The witness’s veracity was questioned.
He repeated the instructions verbatim.
It was a veritable treasure trove.
The guard remained vigilant.
She had a vivacious personality.
The situation was volatile.
He had a voracious appetite for books.
Interest in the show began to wane.
The election was a watershed moment.
She wavered before making a decision.
His wayward behavior caused trouble.
The artist had a whimsical style.
He used every wile to win.
She was zealous about her work.
The athlete reached the zenith of his career.