Vocabulary lesson 8

Definitions and samples timid (adj.) not having courage or confidence – I was a timid child. seldom (adv.) very rarely or almost never – Karen had seldom seen him so angry. resign (v.) if you resign from a job or position, you formally announce that you are leaving it – Mr Robb resigned his position…

Definitions and samples derive (v.) to come from, usually through a long, slow process – The Cyrillic alphabet was derived from the Greek alphabet. detection (n.) when something is found that is not easy to see, hear etc, or the process of looking for it – Early detection of the disease is vital. implement (v.)…

Definitions and samplescurrently (adv.) happening at the present time; now– Currently, customers are demanding big discounts for bulk orders.inspiration (n.) a thing or person that arouses a feeling– His work is an inspiration to the marketing department.persuasion (n.) the power to influence; a deep conviction or belief– The seminar teaches techniques of persuasion to increase…

Definitions and samples abandon (v.) to leave; to give up – He says he was surprised to see the Five Plus One abandon the negotiating table. adversely (adv.) in a harmful way; negatively – What happened to my family adversely affected my whole childhood and later life. aggregate (adj.) gathered into or amounting to a whole – In…

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…

Definitions and samples induce (v.) to persuade; to cause – Everyone knows that chamomile tea can be used to induce sleep. magnitude (n.) greatness in significance, size, or rank – The size and magnitude of the attendance alone is mind-boggling. utmost (n.) the greatest amount or level; maximum (adj.) most extreme; greatest – They deserve…