1.

Abundant – existing or available in large quantities

The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.

There is abundant evidence to support the theory.

Fish are abundant in this river during summer.

She has abundant energy for all her activities.

2. Advocate – to support or speak in favor of something

She advocates for animal rights.

The teacher advocates using more technology in class.

Many people advocate recycling to help the environment.

He advocates healthy eating habits.

4. Blunder – a careless or serious mistake

He made a big blunder by forgetting her birthday.

The company suffered due to a financial blunder.

She blundered through her speech nervously.

His blunder cost the team the final match.

5. Brisk – quick, energetic, and active

They took a brisk walk in the morning chill.

Her brisk tone told me she was in a hurry.

He finished his work with brisk efficiency.

A brisk wind blew through the trees.

6. Candid – honest and straightforward

She gave a candid opinion about the movie.

The interview was candid and revealing.

He was candid about his mistakes.

Candid photos capture natural moments.

8. Cautious – careful to avoid danger or mistakes

Be cautious when crossing the busy street.

He is cautious about investing his money.

The cautious driver always follows the speed limit.

She gave a cautious answer to avoid trouble.

9. Deceive – to trick or mislead someone

The magician deceived the audience with his tricks.

Don’t deceive your friends by lying.

The advertisement deceived customers into buying fake products.

He felt betrayed because someone deceived him.

10. Diligent – showing careful and persistent effort

She is diligent in completing her homework on time.

A diligent worker always pays attention to details.

The students were diligent during the exam preparation.

Diligent practice helped him improve his piano skills.

11. Emerge – to come out or appear

The sun emerged from behind the clouds.

A new leader emerged after the election.

She emerged as the winner of the competition.

Ideas emerge when people work together.

12. Exaggerate – to make something seem bigger or more important than it really is

Don’t exaggerate; the cut is not that bad.

He exaggerated his role in the project.

The movie exaggerated the facts for dramatic effect.

She tends to exaggerate when telling stories.

13. Fragile – easily broken or damaged

The vase is fragile, so handle it carefully.

Their friendship was fragile after the argument.

The glass bottle is very fragile.

She felt fragile after the long illness.

14. Foster – to encourage or promote development

The school fosters creativity in its students.

Good parents foster a sense of responsibility in children.

The program fosters friendship between different cultures.

The company fosters innovation through teamwork.

14. Glimpse – a quick look at something

I caught a glimpse of the rainbow before it disappeared.

She glimpsed her friend in the crowded mall.

He got only a brief glimpse of the celebrity.

The open door gave me a glimpse into the luxurious room.

15. Grim – serious or gloomy

The news about the accident was grim.

He had a grim expression on his face.

The future looked grim after the disaster.

The movie has a grim ending that made viewers sad.

16. Hostile – unfriendly or aggressive

The hostile crowd shouted at the speaker.

Animals can become hostile when threatened.

There was a hostile atmosphere during the meeting.

They faced hostile conditions in the desert.

17. Hasten – to hurry or speed up

Sentences:

The doctor hastened to the emergency room.

Poor choices can hasten the decline of health.

They hastened their preparations before the guests arrived.

The cold weather hastened the freezing of the lake.

18. Ignite – to start burning or cause strong feelings

The match will ignite the fire.

His speech ignited a wave of enthusiasm among the crowd.

Friction can ignite sparks.

Their argument ignited after a small disagreement.

19. Indicate – to show or point out

The sign indicates the direction to the museum.

Her smile indicated she was happy.

The report indicates an increase in sales this year.

Red lights indicate that the machine is off.

20. Judicious – having good judgment or making wise decisions

It’s judicious to save money for emergencies.

The judge made a judicious ruling based on facts.

She was judicious in choosing her friends.

A judicious approach helped solve the problem quickly.

21. Justify – to give a good reason for something

Can you justify your decision to leave early?

The lawyer tried to justify his client’s actions.

She justified her absence by explaining the emergency.

The results justify the hard work put into the project.

21. Keen – having a sharp interest or ability

He is keen on learning new languages.

The dog has a keen sense of smell.

She is a keen observer of people.

They are keen to start the new project.

22. Knack – a natural skill or talent for something

(Noun)

Meaning: An ability to do something easily and well.

Sentences:

She has a knack for storytelling.

He’s got a knack for fixing things.

Cooking seems difficult, but she has a knack for it.

Not everyone has a knack for making people feel at ease.

22. Legitimate – allowed by law; fair or reasonable

He made a legitimate complaint about the noise.

The company is a legitimate business with all licenses.

They had legitimate reasons to cancel the trip.

The election was considered legitimate by all parties.

23. Lethargic – feeling tired or lacking energy

After the long trip, he felt lethargic and sleepy.

The hot weather made everyone lethargic.

She felt lethargic due to the flu.

A healthy diet can prevent feeling lethargic.

23. Mandatory – required by law or rules

Wearing seatbelts is mandatory in cars.

Attendance at the meeting is mandatory for all staff.

The school has mandatory uniforms for students.

It’s mandatory to submit the form before the deadline.

24. Meticulous – very careful and precise

She is meticulous about organizing her desk.

The artist was meticulous in painting every detail.

Meticulous planning led to the event’s success.

He checked the report meticulously for errors.

25. Neglect – to fail to care for or pay attention to something

The garden suffered from neglect during the winter.

Don’t neglect your health by skipping meals.

The old house was in a state of neglect.

He neglected his homework and got a bad grade.

27. Nonchalant – appearing calm and not worried

He was nonchalant about the exam results.

She gave a nonchalant shrug when asked about the problem.

The actor acted nonchalant despite the stressful situation.

His nonchalant attitude made others relaxed.

28. Obscure – not clear or well known

The meaning of the old poem is obscure.

He used obscure words that no one understood.

The village is in an obscure part of the country.

The details of the plan remain obscure.

29. Obsolete – no longer used or out of date

Many people no longer use obsolete technology like VHS tapes.

The old computer became obsolete after a few years.

Obsolete laws need to be updated.

Some words become obsolete over time.

30. Paradox – a statement that seems contradictory but may be true

It’s a paradox that sometimes less is more.

The paradox of time is that it can both heal and hurt.

They discussed the paradox of freedom and control.

Life is full of paradoxes that are hard to explain.

31. Potential – possible or capable of becoming something

She has the potential to be a great athlete.

This area has potential for new businesses.

The idea has potential but needs more work.

33. Quarrel – an angry argument or disagreement (noun/verb)

The two friends had a quarrel over a misunderstanding.

He quarreled with his brother about money.

After the quarrel, they didn’t speak for days.

Small quarrels can ruin close relationships if not resolved.

34. Quiver – to shake slightly; a slight trembling (verb/noun)

Her hands began to quiver from the cold.

He tried to speak, but his voice quivered with emotion.

A quiver of fear ran down his spine.

The leaves quivered gently in the breeze.

35. Reluctant – unwilling or hesitant

She was reluctant to try the new food.

He was reluctant to accept the job offer.

They were reluctant to leave the party early.

The child was reluctant to go to the doctor.

36. Resilient – able to recover quickly from difficulties

Resilient – able to recover quickly from difficulties

Children are often resilient and adapt quickly.

The city showed resilient spirit after the earthquake.

She is resilient despite facing many challenges.

Resilient plants survive in harsh conditions.

41. Skeptical – having doubts or not easily convinced

I’m skeptical about the truth of his story.

Scientists are skeptical until they see proof.

She was skeptical of the new diet’s benefits.

The audience was skeptical of the magician’s tricks.

42. Subtle – not obvious or easy to notice

The artist used subtle colors in the painting.

There was a subtle difference between the two plans.

She gave a subtle hint about the surprise.

The change in his mood was subtle but noticeable.

43. Tangible – real and able to be touched or measured

The building is a tangible sign of progress.

We need tangible evidence to support the claim.

His kindness was a tangible help in hard times.

The benefits of the new plan are tangible.

44. Thrive – to grow or develop well

The plants thrive in sunlight and rich soil.

She thrived in her new job environment.

Children thrive when they feel loved and supported.

The business is thriving after the recent expansion.

45. Urge – a strong desire; to strongly encourage

She felt a sudden urge to cry. ()

I urge you to tell the truth. ()

He couldn’t resist the urge to check his phone. (noun)

The teacher urged the students to study harder. (verb)

47. Unravel – to untangle or solve something complicated

She slowly unraveled the mystery.

The threads began to unravel from the old sweater.

His lies began to unravel during the interview.

Scientists are working to unravel the secrets of the universe.

48. Validate – to confirm or prove something is correct

The experiment validated the scientist’s theory.

You need to validate your ticket before entering.

Her success validated all her hard work.

The test results validate the effectiveness of the medicine.

49. Vigilant – watchful and alert

The guard remained vigilant throughout the night.

Parents must be vigilant about their children’s safety.

The cat was vigilant and ready to pounce.

Being vigilant can prevent accidents.

50. Wary – cautious or watchful because of possible danger

She was wary of strangers at the door.

Investors are wary of risky business deals.

He is wary when walking alone at night.

The cat was wary of the new environment.

51. Wither – to dry up, shrink, or lose strength

The flowers withered without sunlight.

His confidence withered after repeated failures.

She watched the leaves wither in the autumn breeze.

Without encouragement, even talent can wither.

52. Xerox – to make a copy using a copier (noun/verb)

I need to xerox these notes before class. (verb)

The xerox machine broke down again. (noun)

She xeroxed the document and filed the copy. (verb)

Can you make a xerox of this report for the manager? (noun)

53. Yearn – to have a deep desire for something

She yearned to see her family again.

He yearned for a life filled with adventure.

The child yearned for his mother’s attention.

They yearned for peace after years of conflict.

54. Yield – to produce or give in

The farm yields a large amount of crops every year.

She yielded to pressure and agreed to the plan.

This strategy will yield better results.

The traffic sign tells drivers to yield to pedestrians.

55. Zealous – very passionate and enthusiastic

He is a zealous supporter of the team.

The volunteers are zealous about helping others.

She worked with zealous dedication to finish the project.

Their zealous attitude inspired everyone.