Definitions and samples physical (adj.) related to the body; related to materials that can be seen or felt – He still has to prove he has the physical skills, but he clearly has the brains. peril (n.) serious and immediate danger (v.) expose to danger; threaten – Add to this young, reckless teenagers, and we are…
Definitions and samples migration (n.) movement from one place to another by a group of people or animals – The majority of this increase is due to rural to urban migration for employment. numb (adj.) without the power of feeling; deadened – I stayed out there until my fingers and toes went numb, then I…
Definitions and samples inherent (adj.) naturally characteristic; always found within something, because it’s a basic part of that thing – Either way, we would lose civilian lives, it’s an inherent disadvantage of wars. inhabit (v.) live in or occupy (a place or environment) – The environment you inhabit has a powerful affect on the way…
Definitions and samples generation (n.) a group of people born at about the same time – The current generation of athletes has grown up in an era of doping. frigid (adj.) very cold in temperature – They didn’t adapt fast enough to survive the frigid temperature and lack of pressure. hostile (adj.) having an angry…
Definitions and samples dismal (adj.) depressing; dreary; dark – Two weeks worth of dismal weather finally left the area at the end of last week. ability (n.) 1. being able; having power to do something; 2. skill, expertise, power – The characters are human, and some have the ability to use magic and some don’t….
Definitions and samples evolve (v.) to develop; to come forth – Today people enter one career and evolve into others as they develop new skills. conceal (v.) keep from sight; hide – Some athletes may even conceal their symptoms to continue playing in their sport. feature (n.) part, characteristic – However, some of the more…
Definitions and samples diverse (n.) various; showing a lot of differences within a group – The diverse population directly results in the rich variety of languages heard. corpse (n.) a dead body, usually of a person – I did not hear the shot but I saw his uncovered corpse when the door was opened. affront…
Definitions and samples adapt (v.) to adjust to the circumstances; to make suitable – They adapt to the conditions here, the climate, the training, the food. qualify (v.) become fit; show that you are able – they do not qualify for compensation payments polite (adj.) having good manners; behaving in a way that is socially…
Definitions and samples unleash (v.) to release a thing or an emotion – By the end of October you’ll have discovered another way to unleash your talent. bachelor (n.) a man who has not married – Ryan is a confirmed bachelor. admonish (v.) to caution, criticize, reprove – she admonished me for appearing at breakfast…
Definitions and samples plunge (v.) to go down suddenly; to decrease by a great amount in a short time – He jumped off the diving board and plunged into the pool unaccustomed (adj.) not used to something – Cities unaccustomed to such massive snowfall didn’t really know how to handle it adhere (n.) to stick…