amazing (adj.) causing great surprise – The balance of flavors and the vivid colors against the white plate are amazing. brilliant (adj.) (of light or color) very bright and radiant – This is a brilliant new invention and its now being proven through its findings. boring (adj.) not interesting; tedious – It gets boring just…
Definitions and samples glimpse (n. & v.) a short, quick view – This morning we caught our first glimpse of the beautiful shoreline. violent (adj) acting or done with strong rough force – Violent behavior is prohibited on school grounds. sacred (adj.) worthy of respect; holy – It was revealed by the journalist that the…
ignite (v.) set on fire – One match can ignite an entire forest. abolish (v.) formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution) – My school has abolished final exams altogether. pollute (v.) make dirty – The Atlantic Ocean is in danger of becoming polluted. adequate (adj.) as much as is needed; fully…
Definitions and samples cruel (adj.) disregarding or taking pleasure in the pain or suffering of others – How could you be so cruel to someone who never did you any harm? dim (adj. & v.) (of a light, color, or illuminated object) not shining brightly or clearly – The room was very dim. cheerful (adj.)…
Definitions and samples graceful (adj.) having or showing grace or elegance – She was a tall girl, slender and graceful. awkward (adj.) difficult to deal with and embarrassing – It’s a bit awkward, because he’s my friend but I’m still his boss. doubt (n. & v.) a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; feel…
Definitions and samples punish (v.) inflict a penalty on as retribution for an offence – People operating illegal businesses can be punished by imprisonment or a fine. reward (n. & v.) a thing given in recognition of one’s service, effort, or achievement. Give a reward to – The prize was a just reward for all…
repair (v.) restore (something damaged, worn, or faulty) to a good condition – Little seems to have been done to repair the bridges. decrease (v. & n.) make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree; the action of decreasing – Prices are expected to decrease by less than 1 per cent…
Definitions and samples bridge (n. & v.) a structure carrying a road, path, or railway across a river, road, etc. – Go over the bridge and then turn right. worthless (adj.) having no good qualities; having no good qualities – The country’s currency is nearly worthless. occupied (adj.) (of a building, seat, etc.) being used by…
arrive (v.) reach a destination – we arrived at his house and knocked at the door. depart (v.) leave, especially in order to start a journey – they departed for Italy. comfort (n.) a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint – We can comfort ourselves with the thought that the worst…
obliterate (v.) destroy utterly; wipe out – The memory was so painful that he obliterated it from his mind permeate (v.) spread throughout; pervade – The smell of diesel oil permeated the air. intercom (n.) an electrical device allowing one-way or two-way communication – The pilot’s voice came over the intercom. subtle (adj.) not obvious,…