Category: Advanced Vocabulary (Page 4 of 8)

Write a sentence using the word illustrious in the comments. Practicing new words in sentences will help you remember them, and it allows me to see if your usage and understanding of the word is correct. If you are not sure, guess! Guessing about how to use new vocabulary also helps make it stick. I will provide correction and feedback for your sentence.

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illustrious /ɪˈlʌs tri əs/

adjective

1. highly distinguished; renowned; famous: an illustrious leader.
2. glorious, as deeds or works: many illustrious achievements.
3. Obsolete. luminous; bright.

Write a sentence using the word obsequious in the comments. Practicing new words in sentences will help you remember them, and it allows me to see if your usage and understanding of the word is correct. If you are not sure, guess! Guessing about how to use new vocabulary also helps make it stick. I will provide correction and feedback for your sentence.

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obsequious /əbˈsi kwi əs/

adjective

1. characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning: an obsequious bow. 
2. servilely compliant or deferential: obsequious servants. 

3. obedient; dutiful

Origin of obsequious

Late Middle English 1375-1425

Related forms: obsequiously, adverb; obsequiousness, noun

Synonyms

1. sycophantic, flattering.
2. cringing, submissive.

Write a sentence using the word occidental in the comments. Practicing new words in sentences will help you remember them, and it allows me to see if your usage and understanding of the word is correct. If you are not sure, guess! Guessing about how to use new vocabulary also helps make it stick. I will provide correction and feedback for your sentence.

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occidental /ˌɒk sɪˈdɛn tl/

adjective

1. (usually initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of the Occident or its natives and inhabitants.
2. western.

noun

1. (usually initial capital letter) a native or inhabitant of the Occident.

Origin of occidental

Middle English 1350-1400

Related forms: occidentally, adverb; occidentality, noun

Source: Dictionary.com

Write a sentence using the word indignant in the comments. Practicing new words in sentences will help you remember them, and it allows me to see if your usage and understanding of the word is correct. If you are not sure, guess! Guessing about how to use new vocabulary also helps make it stick. I will provide correction and feedback for your sentence.

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indignant /ɪnˈdɪg nənt/

adjective

1. feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base: indignant remarks; an indignant expression on his face.  

Origin of indignant

Latin 1580-1590

Related forms: indignantly, adverb

Source: Dictionary.com

Write a sentence using the word benevolent in the comments. Practicing new words in sentences will help you remember them, and it allows me to see if your usage and understanding of the word is correct. If you are not sure, guess! Guessing about how to use new vocabulary also helps make it stick. I will provide correction and feedback for your sentence.

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benevolent /bəˈnɛv ə lənt/

adjective

1. characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile.
2. desiring to help others; charitable: gifts from several benevolent alumni.
3. intended for benefits rather than profit: a benevolent institution.

Origin of benevolent

Late Middle English 1425-1475

Related forms: benevolently, adverb; benevolentness, noun

Source: Dictionary.com

Write a sentence using the word gullible in the comments. Practicing new words in sentences will help you remember them, and it allows me to see if your usage and understanding of the word is correct. If you are not sure, guess! Guessing about how to use new vocabulary also helps make it stick. I will provide correction and feedback for your sentence.

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gullible /ˈgʌl ə bəl/

adjective

1. easily deceived or cheated.

Origin of gullible

1815-1825

Related forms: gullibility, noun; gullibly, adverb

Source: Dictionary.com

Write a sentence using the word persnickety in the comments. Practicing new words in sentences will help you remember them, and it allows me to see if your usage and understanding of the word is correct. If you are not sure, guess! Guessing about how to use new vocabulary also helps make it stick. I will provide correction and feedback for your sentence.

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persnickety /pərˈsnɪk ɪ ti/

adjective

1. oveerparticular; fussy.
2. snobbish or having the aloof attitude of a snob.
3. requiring painstaking care.

Origin of persnickety

1885-1890

Source: Dictionary.com

Write a sentence using the word loquacious in the comments. Practicing new words in sentences will help you remember them, and it allows me to see if your usage and understanding of the word is correct. If you are not sure, guess! Guessing about how to use new vocabulary also helps make it stick. I will provide correction and feedback for your sentence.

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loquacious /loʊˈkweɪ ʃəs/

adjective

1. talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous: a loquacious dinner guest. 
2. characterized by excessive talk; wordy: easily the most loquacious play of the season. 

Origin of loquacious

1660-1670

Related forms: loquaciously, adverb; loquaciousness, noun

Source: Dictionary.com

Write a sentence using the word apothecary in the comments. Practicing new words in sentences will help you remember them, and it allows me to see if your usage and understanding of the word is correct. If you are not sure, guess! Guessing about how to use new vocabulary also helps make it stick. I will provide correction and feedback for your sentence.

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apothecary /əˈpɒθ əˌkɛr i/

noun

1. a druggist; a pharmacist. 
2. a pharmacy or drugstore.
3. (especially in England and Ireland) a druggist licensed to prescribe medicine.

Origin of apothecary

Middle English 1325-1375

Source: Dictionary.com

Write a sentence using the word haughty in the comments. Practicing new words in sentences will help you remember them, and it allows me to see if your usage and understanding of the word is correct. If you are not sure, guess! Guessing about how to use new vocabulary also helps make it stick. I will provide correction and feedback for your sentence.

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haughty /ˈhɔ ti/

adjective

1. disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious: haughty aristocrats; a haughty salesclerk. 
2. Archaic. lofty or noble; exalted.

Origin of haughty

Late Middle English 1520-1530

Related forms: haughtily, adverb; haughtiness, noun

Source: Dictionary.com