Vocabulary lesson 102

Definitions and samples spice (n.) a substance made from a plant, which is used to give a special flavor to food – Spices are widely used in South Asian cooking. fitness (n.) when you are healthy and strong enough to do hard work or play sports – Running marathons requires a high level of physical…

pleasant (adj.) enjoyable or attractive and making you feel happy– Well, this is a pleasant surprise!sensitive (adj.) reacting quickly or strongly to something– He acts like a tough guy, but he’s really very sensitive to criticism.sincere (adj.) talking and acting in a way that shows you really mean what you say and do– He is…

Definitions and samplesaccommodate (v.) to fit; to provide with something needed– The meeting room was large enough to accommodate the various needs of the groups using it.arrangement (n.) the action, process, or result of arranging or being arranged; the plan or organization– The arrangement of the speakers were taken care of by Sara, Mr. Billings’s…

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 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…

Definitions and samples cease (v.) to put an end to or to stop – right now! – “cease that drumming, Steve? or you’ll wake the baby,” Dad warned. procrastinate (v.) to delay or put off doing something you know you should do simply because you don’t want to do it. – If you procrastinate any…