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Vocab7 General Words

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Vocab7 General Words

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Category Normal Word Advanced Words Advanced Word Sample Sentences

General Water Hydration Proper hydration is key during exercise, especially in hot weather.
General Food Nourishment he children were given a meal that provided the proper nourishment they needed to grow.
General Eat food Have a meal After a long day of sightseeing, they decided to have a meal at a local restaurant
"Break a leg" is a common idiom used to wish someone good luck, especially before a performance.
General Good luck Break a leg Before the performance, she told her friend to break a leg as a way of wishing good luck.
Lucky and fortunate both describe having good fortune
General Lucky Fortunate Example: He felt fortunate to have such supportive friends and family.
Nap: a short sleep taken during the day
Example: He took a quick nap after lunch to recharge for the afternoon.
Slumber: generally means sleep, often implying a deep or peaceful sleep
General Sleep Nap, Slumber Example: The child fell into a deep slumber after a long day of play.
Appreciate: To recognize the full worth of something; to be grateful for something.
General Thank Appreciate I really appreciate your help with this project.
Vigilant: Vigilant describes someone who is alert and watchful
General Awake Vigilant Example: The security guard remained vigilant throughout the night to ensure everyone's safety.
General Want Desire His desire to become a professional athlete drove him to train every day.
Residence: A place where someone lives; a home
General House Residence The residence was located in a quiet neighborhood with beautiful gardens.
General School Institution The university is a prestigious institution, known for its excellent academic programs.
General Car Vehicle He drove his new vehicle to work every day, enjoying the smooth ride.
"Under wraps" means keep something secret or hidden from others
General Secret Under wraps They kept the details of the surprise party under wraps until the big day.
Meaning: waste time or to do things in a disorganized or ineffective manner
General Wasting time Faffing around Stop faffing around and focus on completing your task!
General Get married Tie a knot They decided to tie a knot in a beautiful ceremony on the beach.
General How are you? How's it going "Hey, how's it going?" he asked his friend as they met in the hallway.
Leave me
“Give me a break!” he exclaimed when he heard another ridiculous idea.
General alone Give me a break
Ask your
I’d love to pick your brain about how you managed to grow your business.
General question Pick your brain
Acquaintance: someone you know but are not close friends with
Example: She greeted an old acquaintance she met at the conference.
Acquaintance, Companion: someone or something that you spend a lot of time with and share experiences with
General Friend Companion Example: Her dog was her faithful companion on all her hikes.
Crucial: refers to something extremely important
Example: It is crucial to submit your application before the deadline.
Vital: something absolutely necessary or essential
Example: Regular exercise is vital for maintaining good health.
Crucial, Vital, Paramount: describes something supreme important than anything else.
General Important Paramount Example: The safety of our passengers is paramount to us.
Trivial: refers to something of little value or importance
Example: They had a trivial argument about what to have for dinner.
Negligible: something so small or not important that it's not worth considering.
General Unimportant Trivial, Negligible Example: The difference in cost between the two options is negligible.
Erroneous: incorrect containing errors; .
Example: The report was full of erroneous data that needed to be corrected.
Fallacious: something based on a mistaken belief; logically unsound.
Erroneous, Example: His argument was fallacious and did not hold up under scrutiny.
Fallacious, Spurious: Something is false or not genuine.
General "False" Spurious Example: The spurious document was quickly identified as a forgery.
Accurate: Free from mistakes; correct in all details.
Example: The information provided in the report was accurate and reliable.
Accurate, Genuine / Authentic : Truly what something is said to be; authentic.
Authentic / Example: The painting was a genuine work of art by the famous artist.
Genuine, Veracious: Speaking or representing the truth.
General "True" Veracious Example: She is known for her veracious storytelling, always speaking with honesty and integrity.
General Feel Sense He has a strong sense of right and wrong, always doing what he believes is best.
Atrocious describes something that is extremely bad or unpleasant
General Terrible Atrocious The conditions in the abandoned building were atrocious, with broken windows and debris everywhere.
Keep your eye on
Keep your eye on the prize, and don’t get distracted from your goals.
General Focus something
Obscure : unclear or uncertain
General Foggy Obscure The meaning of the old manuscript was obscure, and no one could understand it clearly.
"On the fence": an idiom that means being undecided about a particular issue.
General Not sure On the fence He was on the fence about accepting the job offer, unsure if it was the right decision.
Imbecilic refers to someone or something that is extremely foolish or stupid.
General Stupid Imbecilic Imbecilic: The decision to ignore the warning signs was downright imbecilic and led to disaster.
Savvy: Shrewd (sharp & smart) and knowledgeable; especially in practical matters
Example: She's very tech-savvy and can solve almost any computer problem.
Intelligent: having high intelligence and the ability to learn and understand quickly
Example: The intelligent student quickly grasped the complex concepts in the lesson.
Savvy, Intelligent, Ingenious: refers to being clever and inventive
General Smart Ingenious Example: Her ingenious solution to the problem saved us a lot of time and effort.
General Student Pupil The teacher noticed that one pupil was struggling with the lesson and offered extra help.
General Wrong Incorrect The answer you gave was incorrect, but don't worry, you can try again
General Right Correct His answer was correct, and he was praised for his knowledge.
Engrossed:describes someone who is fully absorbed in something, giving complete attention to it.
Example: She was so engrossed in her book that she didn't hear the doorbell ring.
Engrossed, Industrious: being diligent and hardworking.
General Busy Industrious Example: The industrious student spent hours studying for his exams every day.
Affluent: refers to having a great deal of money
Example: The affluent neighborhood was known for its luxurious homes and manicured lawns.
Wealthy: having a lot of money and assets.
Example: She became wealthy after her successful business took off.
Affluent, Wealthy, Opulent: being super rich and luxurious or lavish.
General Rich Opulent Example: The opulent palace was filled with gold, silk, and marble.
Impoverished: Reduced to poverty and poor.
Example: The region was impoverished after years of war and neglect.
Indigent / Needy: someone who is poor and needy
Impoverished, Example: The indigent man sought help at the local shelter for food and clothing.
Indigent / Needy, Destitute: a state of having no basic necessities
General Poor Destitute Example: The destitute family lived in a makeshift shelter and relied on donations to survive.
Boisterous: describes something noisy and energetic
Example: The children were boisterous as they played in the park.
Raucous: refers to a harsh and loud noise
Boisterous, Example: The party was raucous, with music blaring and people shouting.
Raucous,Deafenin Deafening: describes a sound so loud that it makes it impossible to hear anything else.
General Loud g Example: The explosion was deafening, leaving everyone temporarily unable to hear.
Taciturn: Someone who is reserved and says little
Example: He was a taciturn man who rarely engaged in conversation.

Hushed: describes a calm and quiet atmosphere


Example: The library was hushed, with only the faint sound of turning pages.
Tranquil: being free from disturbance; calm
Example: The tranquil lake was a perfect place for meditation.
Taciturn, Hushed, Serene: a state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
General Quiet Tranquil, Serene Example: She felt serene as she watched the sunset over the ocean.
General Exciting Thrilling The thrilling roller coaster ride left everyone screaming with excitement.
Monotonous: describes something dull and repetitive
Example: The lecture was monotonous, putting many students to sleep.
Monotonous, Tedious: refers to something that is long and tiresome.
General Boring Tedious Example: Filling out all the paperwork was a tedious task that took hours.
Intriguing: describes something that arouses curiosity or interest; fascinating
Example: The plot of the novel was intriguing and kept me hooked until the end.
Fascinating: refers to something extremely interesting and charming
Example: The documentary on marine life was absolutely fascinating.
Intriguing,Fascinat Captivating: something capable of attracting and holding interest; charming.
General Interesting ing, Captivating Example: The performance was captivating, leaving the audience mesmerized.
Cherish: refers to holding something and protecting it with love
Example: She cherishes the memories of her childhood.
Adore: means to love and respect someone deeply
Example: They adore their grandparents and love spending time with them.
Cherish,Adore,Ido Idolize: to admire or love someone excessively
General Love lize Example: Many young fans idolize the pop star and follow all her work.
General Like Prefer Prefer: I prefer tea over coffee, especially in the mornings.
Abhor and loathe : both describe strong feelings of dislike and hatred.
Abhor: He came to abhor the idea of injustice and fought to make a change.
General Dislike Abhor, Loathe Loathe: I loathe doing the dishes, but someone has to do them.
Detest: To dislike intensely.
Example: I detest waking up early in the morning.
Loathe / Abhor: describe strong feelings of disgust and dislike
Example: She loathes having to wake up early in the morning.
Detest, Abhor, Despise: To feel dislike with disrespect or contempt.
General Hate Loathe, Despise He despises liars and cheats.
General Cheap Inexpensive The small café offered inexpensive meals without compromising on quality.
General Expensive Costly The antique painting was so costly that only a few people could afford it.
General Close Seal The seal clapped its flippers together after completing its trick at the zoo.
Unveil means revealing something that was previously hidden or unknown
General Open Unveil They were excited to unveil the new product at the press conference.
General Soft Fluffy The fluffy bunny hopped across the field, its soft fur shining in the sunlight.
Difficult:: describes something that requires effort or skill to deal with, or understand.
Example: The math problem was difficult and took a lot of time to solve.
Arduous:: refers to something that is both difficult and tiring
Example: The hike up the mountain was arduous, but the view was worth it.
Difficult, Arduous, Strenuous:: Requiring or using great exertion.
General Hard Strenuous Example: The workout was strenuous, leaving her exhausted by the end.
Beneficial: describes something that produces a positive effect; favorable or advantageous.
General Helpful Beneficial Example: Regular exercise is beneficial for your overall health.
Detrimental: something that causes harm or damage
General Harmful Detrimental Example: Smoking is detrimental to your health.
Remarkable: refers to something extraordinary and worthy of attention.
Example: His recovery from the injury was remarkable.
Outstanding: something exceptionally good.
Example: His performance in the play was outstanding.
Excellent:means extremely good and of high quality
Remarkable, Example: She did an excellent job on the project.
Outstanding, Superb: the highest quality and extreme goodness
General Good Excellent,Superb Example: The meal at the new restaurant was superb.
Poor: refers to low quality.
Example: The meal at the restaurant was poor and disappointing.
Inferior: lower in quality, rank, or status
Example: The new model is inferior to its predecessor in many ways.
Deplorable: shockingly bad in quality.
Poor, Inferior, Example: The living conditions in the slum were deplorable.
Deplorable, Atrocious: horrifyingly wicked or extremely poor in quality.
General Bad Atrocious Example: The crime was so atrocious that it shocked the entire community.

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