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Exploring Complex Vocabulary: Definitions and Examples of Intriguing Words

Delve into the meanings behind words like "incredulous," "superfluous," "malevolent," and more. This guide offers clear definitions, example sentences, and insights into how these adjectives and nouns enhance our language. Whether you're a neophyte in vocabulary building or an omniscient wordsmith, you'll find valuable context for each term. Expand your linguistic prowess with the exploration of benevolent acts and the significance of prototypes. Perfect for students, writers, and anyone eager to refine their understanding of advanced vocabulary.

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Exploring Complex Vocabulary: Definitions and Examples of Intriguing Words

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  1. incredulous [cred =belief] disinclined or indisposed to believe; skeptical; indicating or showing unbelief • Sometimes, people seem incredulous about my optimism. • Incredulous is an adjective. Adjectives describe someone or something. • “She gave him an incredulous look; and then she threw her Coke in his face.” – The Outsiders, p. 24, Cherry’s reaction to Dally saying, “This might cool you off.”

  2. superfluous [super = over] being more than is sufficient or required; excessive • Portion control at the dinner table cuts many superfluous calories. • Superfluous is an adjective. Adjectives describe someone or something. • superfluous details

  3. malevolent [mal = bad] wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will; ill-disposed; malicious • His failures made him malevolent toward those who were successful. • Malevolent is an adjective. Malevolence is a noun. • malevolent dictator • act of malevolence

  4. neophyte [neo = new] a beginner or novice • He's a neophyte at chess. • Neophyte is a noun. A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. • neophyte on the baseball team • neophyte in the office

  5. omniscient [omni = all] having complete or unlimited knowledge, awareness, or understanding; perceiving all things • Bill claims to be omniscient, but that’s impossible because no one knows everything. • Omniscient is an adjective. Adjectives describe someone or something. • omniscient narrator

  6. benevolent [bene = good] characteriz-ed by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings • Betty is genuinely benevolent and volunteers out of the goodness of her heart. • Benevolent is an adjective. Benevolence is a noun. • benevolent friend • act of benevolence • Which word from this week is an antonym of benevolent?

  7. prototype [proto = first] the original or model on which something is based or formed; someone or something that serves to illustrate the typical qualities of a class; model; exemplar • Before the caps are sold to the public, New Era creates prototypes of all its products. • Prototype is a noun. • Evaluate the prototype before it goes out to the public. • Functional prototype

  8. affect (verb) / effect (noun) Affect (verb) Effect (noun) • To influence, sway; modify, alter; to act on; produce an effect or change in; to impress the mind or move the feelings of. • Not doing your homework will negatively affect your grade. • Something that is produced; the result; outcome, issue, or consequence. • Not doing your homework has had a negative effect on your grade.

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