Vocabulary lesson 89

assertive (adj.) behaving confidently and able to say in a direct way what you want or believe– If you really want the promotion, you’ll have to be more assertive.confident (adj.) certain about your ability to do things well– I am confident that we can win this.conscientious (adj.) feeling a moral responsibility to do your work…

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 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 adjust (v.) to change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable – Instructors at the universities have been told to adjust their absence policies. cure (v.) make healthy again after suffering from a disease or medical condition – Researchers are testing this spice as a cure for cancer…

consequence (n.) the consequences of something are the results of effects of it. – Her lawyer said she understood the consequences of her actions and was prepared to go to jail. furniture (n.) large movable equipment, such as tables and chairs, used to make a house, office, or other space suitable for living or working…

pottery (n.) the activity of making containers or other items out of clay.– She collects pottery, art and vintage jewelry, and she knows how to find a deal.athletic (adj.) being good at sports or being active physically. An athlete is someone who plays sports.– A thin, athletic woman came to see me because of worsening…