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Vocabulary Expansion: Understanding Key Terms Like Indignantly, Myopic, and More

Explore essential vocabulary terms such as "indignantly," "myopic," "succinct," and others in this insightful guide. Each word is defined with clear examples to enhance your understanding and application in daily conversations and writing. Learn how to use these terms effectively, from expressing indignation to the importance of being succinct in communication. This resource is perfect for anyone looking to improve their language skills and enrich their vocabulary for personal or professional growth.

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Vocabulary Expansion: Understanding Key Terms Like Indignantly, Myopic, and More

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  1. Vocabulary 3A • Indignantly • Myopic • Succinct • Garish • Curtness • Futility • Preoccupation • Carnal • Elucidate • Pensive • Impassive • Fortitude

  2. Indignantly • Adverb • To be angry due to unfairness; irate; annoyed • The cat looked at me indignantly when I asked him to move from my lap.

  3. Myopic • Adjective • Lacking in foresight • Her myopic attitude about the party caused a shortage of food and subsequently caused irritation among the guests.

  4. Succinct • Adjective • Brief and to the point • When writing essays, you should back up your main point with details, but also be succinct, so your reader does not become bored.

  5. Garish • Adjective • Bright and loud; Brash; Tacky • Her loud, garish dress clashed with her shocking pink lipstick and red hair.

  6. Curtness • Noun • The act of being rudely brief; abruptness • The doctor’s curt reply made the old woman burst into tears.

  7. Futility • Noun • Pointlessness; uselessness • Do not linger on the futility of life; you make a difference!

  8. Preoccupation • Noun • Constant thought about something; focus of someone’s attention • Mary’s preoccupation with her hair borders on obsession.

  9. Carnal • Adjective • Relating to physical needs; relating to the body • When shipwrecked on an island, Jim sharply realized the carnal needs of his body.

  10. Elucidate • Verb • Explain something • Can you elucidate on the significance of the red bar on this population chart?

  11. Pensive • Adjective • Deeply thoughtful • Her pensive mood made her mother worry about how much work Sandra was facing at the university.

  12. Impassive • Adjective • Expressionless; devoid of all emotion; apathetic • His impassive look showed that he did not care about chocolate ice cream.

  13. Fortitude • Noun • Determination; resilience; grit • When Perry got knocked down, he showed true fortitude by standing back up and climbing the tree to the top.

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