Decry (verb) Definition: to openly criticize something or someone, When you decry something, you simultaneously condemn it and discredit it, a formal act. Example Sentences: – The ministry of health has released a statement which decries crowded...
Qualm (noun) Definition: a feeling of doubt or uneasiness about something, A qualm is a feeling of uneasiness, or a sense that something you’re doing is wrong. Example Sentences: – My mother was anxious at first, but...
Commuter (noun) Definition: 1. person who travels from home to work regularly, usually between a suburb and a city; 2. an inter-city airplane flying short distances to serve remote communities Example Sentences: – Traffic jams...
Tentative (adjective) Definition: 1. unsure, hesitant, or showing a lack of confidence; 2. not finalized, not fully worked out Example Sentences: – AOL and Time Warner signed a tentative agreement until further details of the...
Vestige (noun) Definition: the remains or a trace of something that was there, but no longer exists Example Sentences: – The appendix is a vestige that no longer serves a purpose in the human body....
Abide (verb) Definition: 1. to tolerate (often used in the negative); 2. to last for a long time; 3. to live or reside; 4. to accept something or to follow something such as a rule...
Circuitous (adjective) Definition: 1. describes indirect, unclear speech or behavior; 2. having a circular, indirect course Example Sentences: – The CEO’s circuitous explanation of our solution was totally confusing and did not convince the client....
Compulsion (noun) Definition: 1. a force that makes somebody do something; 2. a strong urge to do or say something; 3. an irrational motive for doing something against one’s will Example Sentences: – Frank had...
Dexterous (Adjective) Definition: physically quick and skilful. Adroit, deft, and adept are all synonymous with dexterous. These words, however, do not have as strong of a noun form as dexterous with dexterity. Dexterity is a...
Sententious (adjective) Definition: 1. tending to use too many maxims; 2. given to moralizing; 3. concise, but full of meaning Example Sentences: – Lisa’s boss welcomed her sententious comments, which were succinct and to the...
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About Just Vocabulary | ESL Podcast for learning SAT and GRE vocabulary
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Just Vocabulary is a daily 5 minute (audio) podcast aimed at growing your English vocabulary. The JustVocabulary podcast is a daily ESL (English as a Second Language) podcast for learners at an…
intermediate to advanced level from all around the world. The 5-minute audio podcast is aimed at growing your English vocabulary, and it focusses on SAT and GRE vocabulary. . The goal is to improve and increase your English vocabulary, and help you with English tests like GRE, SAT, TOEIC, TOEFL, and IELTS. To enhance your learning, you can also access our vocabulary flashcard modules. The English language has a very large vocabulary and the goal of the podcast is to share with the listener the English words that I found whilst reading, listening audiobooks, watching movies, etc. Podcast website – https://justvocabulary.com