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Explore a collection of enriching vocabulary terms that can elevate your communication skills. From "lassitude," describing weariness, to "intrepid," representing fearlessness, each word is accompanied by its definition, synonyms, and an example sentence for clarity. This guide also covers terms like "cynical," "depict," and "over," helping you understand their uses in everyday language. Perfect for language enthusiasts looking to broaden their lexicon, this resource encourages deeper comprehension of nuanced concepts that reflect human emotions and actions.
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Lassitude • Noun • “A feeling of lassitude overcame us, so we hiked instead of hiked.” • Weariness of body or mind • Synonym: Listless, languor
Intrepid • Adjective • An intrepid explorer, Eric is a mountain-climbing guide. • Resolutely fearless • Synonym: courageous
Cerebral • Adjective • Steven’s second novel was more cerebral than the first, but was still entertaining. • Pertaining to the brain or intellect • Synonym: intellectual
Cynical • Adjective • Janet is cynical about internet dating after her last disastrous relationship. • Distrusting the motives of others. • Synonym: Jaded
Depict • Verb • Movies often depict superheroes as victims of weird scientific accidents. • To represent or characterize • Synonym: portray
Overt • Adjective • In an overt attempt to cheat, Sarah wrote the answers on the back of her hand. • Open to view, not concealed • Synonyms: apparent, obvious
Domestic • Adjective • My domestic skills are lacking; I can’t iron, cook, or sew. • Of, or pertaining to, the home • Synonym: household
Mollify • Verb • In order to mollify her, Molly’s mom baked her a pie. • To soften in feeling or temper • Synonyms: appease, pacify
Iconoclastic • Adjective • The church youth group was offended by the iconoclastic pamphlet. • Pertaining to image breaking, or an attack on beliefs • Synonym: irreligious
Empathy • Noun • Susan and I had empathy for each other, the only two players cut from the team. • To feel another person’s feelings • Synonyms: understanding, compassion