Vocabulary lesson 69
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 uncertain about
– There seems to be some doubt as to whether this is legal.
- raw (adj.) (of food) uncooked; in its natural state; not processed
– The chicken is still raw.
- insult (n.) an offensive remark
– you’re insulting the woman I love.