- Daily use English words are essential in our communication routines, forming the bedrock of our conversations.
- Our daily routine heavily relies on the consistent use of familiar English words used in daily life.
- Understanding the nuances of daily use English words and meaning enhances our language proficiency.
- Learning English words for daily use with meaning fosters effective communication and comprehension.
- Building a robust daily vocabulary involves mastering daily vocabulary words for diverse contexts.
- “Please,” “thank you,” and “hello” are among the quintessential daily used English words expressing courtesy.
- Our daily speaking often revolves around incorporating common English words used in daily life.
- Exploring simple English words for daily use simplifies communication for diverse audiences.
- Embracing a rich daily use vocabulary enables us to articulate thoughts and ideas more vividly.
- “Home,” “work,” and “family” are integral components of our daily existence, represented by English words used in daily life.
- Enhancing our daily use vocabulary words broadens our linguistic repertoire.
- Engaging in daily speaking exercises facilitates fluency with various daily speaking English words.
- Mastering daily use vocabulary empowers effective and nuanced communication in everyday scenarios.
17001 | Gyration | circular rotation | The gyration of the washing machine distracted the woman as she worked. |
17002 | Plasticity | changeability | Because of the brain’s plasticity, a child who grew up in China can adapt to the English language once he or she has migrated to the U.S. |
17003 | Bottom line | the end result or outcome | Little Tommy quit complaining about having to clean his room when his mother said that this was the bottom line with his complaints. |
17004 | Pensive | expressing or revealing sad thoughtfulness | After losing his job, Alex became more pensive than ever. |
17005 | Gratuitous | uncalled for; unwarranted; unnecessary | Even though I had been looking forward to seeing the movie, I walked out of the theater after thirty minutes because of so much gratuitous foul language. |
17006 | Perpetual | continuing forever, constant, never-ending | The country is in a perpetual war, with no end in sight. |
17007 | Thorny | full of difficulties or controversial points | Whether or not smoking should be allowed in restaurants was a thorny question that people argued about for years. |
17008 | Bloodhound | a type of dog known for having a strong sense of smell | When tracking escaped fugitives from prison, a bloodhound will often find the scent left behind from the escapees by barking loudly. |
17009 | Hora | a Romanian or Israeli dance in which the performers form a ring | At the Romanian wedding, the guests performed the great hora, dancing in a circle in celebration of the couple’s nuptials. |
17010 | Commitment | the act of dedicating yourself to a cause or activity; dedication | Passing tests in medical school is important, but one also requires commitment to see things through to the end. |
17011 | Interactive | acting with each other | During our kindergarten visit, the 8th graders became very interactive with the young children after getting to know them. |
17012 | Tanker | a vehicle used to transport gas or liquids in bulk | The gas tanker held hundreds of gallons of fuel that supplied a substantial portion of South Florida. |
17013 | Stealthy | marked by quiet and secrecy in order to avoid being noticed | You must be stealthy if you hope to sneak inside without being noticed. |
17014 | Whilst | while or during | Whilst it is not unusual for my husband and I to fight, the constant arguing does concern me. |
17015 | Insisted | demanded; said something forcefully | Grandmother insisted that we help her cook, even though we didn’t want to. |
17016 | Stonewalling | delaying/blocking communication or a process by refusing to answer questions | Using the silent treatment, Marcus continued stonewalling his wife as a way of punishing her for questioning his spending habits. |
17017 | Decadent | corrupt or degraded | Some employee’s greedy behavior leads to a decadent action of embezzling money from the company they work for. |
17018 | Latter | used to signify the second part of something | My favorite fruits are apples and watermelon, especially the latter on a hot summer day. |
17019 | Ascription | the act of attributing something to another | The ascription of bullying leading to depression and isolation from society is quite warranted. |
17020 | Ruined | damaged; destroyed | The tornado ruined several homes in the area by ripping their roofs and siding off. |
17021 | Tin | a receptacle can made of a metallic element | When the little boy put the pebbles in the tin for safe keeping, he could hear the clinking sound as they hit the bottom. |
17022 | Granule | a single speck of a substance | This granule of bread is so tiny it couldn’t even feed a mouse for a day, so just sweep it away. |
17023 | Elicit | to draw out or bring forth | The comedian hoped his jokes would elicit a great deal of laughter from the audience. |
17024 | Expediency | a regard for what is helpful or useful in a situation but not necessarily morally right | The brazen ads were a source of expediency, shamelessly marketing teens to buy cigarettes. |
17025 | Interior | inside; inner | The cruising couple opted for an interior cabin since the ones on the outer part of the ship were too pricy for their budget. |
17026 | Porringer | a small bowl, typically with a handle, used for soup, stew, or similar dishes | This evening, we will have a porringer of tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches. |
17027 | Male | a man or boy | Although they hoped their baby would be a male, the couple soon learned that they were having a daughter and not a son. |
17028 | Celebrated | greatly admired or loved | The class president is so celebrated that no one believes any other student could surpass his academic abilities. |
17029 | Occupy | to live in or inhabit a place | Landlords may expect damage to their houses if college students are expected to occupy their apartments or houses. |
17030 | Hone | to perfect a talent or skill | The tennis player practices several hours a day to hone her skills. |
17031 | Autonomy | the quality or state of being self-governing | Teenagers should have the autonomy to make their own decisions in preparation for their lives as adults. |
17032 | Numerous | frequent, various or several | After being given numerous warnings for disrupting class, Thomas was finally sent to the principal’s office. |
17033 | Beneficent | prone to doing kind and generous things | My beneficent neighbor gives out meals to the poor every Sunday. |
17034 | Offer | to present something to another person for them to have or use | Benita plans to offer her brother a thousand dollars as payment for the old truck he is selling. |
17035 | Refuse | to decline or reject | After the puppy continued to refuse to eat, the owners decided a visit to the vet might be in order. |
17036 | Inquisitive | eager for knowledge; curious | The inquisitive cat loves to sit in the windowsill. |
17037 | Vagrant | an individual who lacks regular work and moves around frequently | The vagrant does not appear to work and frequently asks tourists for money. |
17038 | Boring | uninteresting or intriguing | They say nothing is more boring than watching paint dry, but honestly this lecture from the professor is tough competition. |
17039 | Liberation | the act of setting someone or something free | Liberation of the country only came after the people were brave enough to fight for freedom. |
17040 | Poser | a puzzling problem or question | The tongue-twister was a poser that few of the children could recite correctly. |
17041 | Regency | the official amount of time a government rules | Under the regency of Henry VIII, several of his wives were beheaded. |
17042 | Wrestle | to struggle with a difficultly or problem | The unhappy worker continues to wrestle with the decision to find a better job. |
17043 | Viand | a tasty piece of food or dish | Caviar is a pricey viand that is served at fancy restaurants. |
17044 | Pow | a sound word that represents a hard blow or explosion | With a loud pow, the dynamite lit by the railroad workers blasted through the mountainside. |
17045 | Mild | moderate; not severe or extreme | A mild storm system moved through the area, causing some downed limbs but very little overall damage. |
17046 | Mortal | vulnerable to injury or death | Even with all his money, the billionaire came to realize he was mortal and could not win the battle against cancer. |
17047 | Figment | something that is believed to be real but only exists in imagination | My young daughter claims to have a unicorn as a best friend, but such a thing is clearly a figment of her imagination. |
17048 | Culprit | the individual or thing responsible for an offense or crime | The severe drought is the culprit behind the death of the orange trees. |
17049 | Modicum | a small portion | When Jane wore the short dress to the funeral, she proved she did not have a modicum of decency. |
17050 | Asinine | very stupid or foolish | How asinine of you to pay for a television in pennies! |
17051 | Self-discipline | the ability to control one’s emotions and overcome one’s weaknesses | Lacking self-discipline, Kellyanne continued to overeat even though she knew she should stop. |
17052 | Display | to actively exhibit something much like in a museum | Museums display artwork from hundreds of years ago. |
17053 | Coalition | a group formed to gain an advantage | A coalition of downtown business owners has created a marketing plan to bring more shoppers into the downtown area. |
17054 | Mad | angry or furious | My mother was so mad that she threw a chair across the room in a fit of rage that was completely unrivaled. |
17055 | Say | to speak | When my daughter was six-months old, she would say her first word which was “mommy.” |
17056 | Plunder | to take forcefully usually during a time of disorder | During the protest riots, angry citizens began to plunder goods from closed stores. |
17057 | Capitulate | to give in; to surrender under certain terms | After seeing himself on the news, the escaped convict decided to capitulate to avoid being shot by a police officer. |
17058 | Forethought | thought for the future | Jamie gave plenty of forethought to avoid sunburn while packing for her beach trip. |
17059 | Outdated | obsolete or no longer useful | Now that we have powerful weapons like tanks and jets, cannons are outdated and completely useless. |
17060 | Sally | a quick attack | Knowing the home intruder would find me in the closet, I decided to spring a surprising sally upon him with any weapon I could find. |
17061 | Counterfeit | a fake version of an original item | The man was arrested for making counterfeit money. |
17062 | Fringe | a decorative edge made of loose threads, tassels, or twists (as seen on curtains, rugs, piece of clothing, etc) | The fringe of her jeans got caught in the escalator. |
17063 | Undecided | unsure; In doubt | The senior was undecided on his major and needed more time to think about what career path he would choose. |
17064 | Take for Granted | to believe that a person or thing is permanently accessible to someone who acts unappreciative | Occasionally, Tiffany will take for granted Sally because Tiffany asks favors from Sally without returning the favor. |
17065 | Unpent | liberated or free | Once the unpent men became ex-convicts, they knew they would still have to report to their probation officer even though they were out of prison. |
17066 | Motor | a piece of equipment that is powered by ignition or a form of electricity in order to operate a machine | Mechanics know exactly how to take apart a motor and put it back together in a matter of minutes. |
17067 | Yellow Journalism | fake news that is not based on fact but exaggerations | The paper published a piece of yellow journalism that was nothing but exaggerated facts. |
17068 | Blocked | obstructed or congested | The hallways at school are often blocked by throngs of friends walking side by side instead of in a line. |
17069 | Guerrilla | relating to the wartime strategy of a group or person who is not part of a traditional military | The guerrilla forces have been chased into the mountains by the country’s military. |
17070 | Crevasse | a large crack or fissure in a glacier or snowfield; a chasm | It can be dangerous to ski or ride a snow machine across a glacier for fear of falling into a hidden crevasse. |
17071 | Valedictorian | a student, typically having the highest academic achievements of the class, who delivers the valedictory at a graduation ceremony | The valedictorian had an impressive GPA that earned her admission to all of the top 3 Ivy League schools. |
17072 | Banished | sent one away or forced one to leave a place | Since they didn’t support the regime, the family was banished from their country and forced to leave. |
17073 | Extremely | very; enormously | Although it was sweltering outside, the tourists braved the 103-degree weather and laid out in the scorching sun. |
17074 | Satisfying | pleasing or leading to contentedness | Is there anything more satisfying than having a cold drink after a long and exhausting workout? |
17075 | Law | a legal rule that tells what one is or isn’t allowed to do | The traffic law states that you cannot go over 15 miles per hour while driving through the school zone. |
17076 | Heiress | heiress is a female heir | When the wealthy politician died, his daughter of was the heiress to all of his valuable assets. |
17077 | Abduction | the act or occurrence of taking a person somewhere (kidnapping) against their will | The couple recounted the alien abduction in their new book “Martians kidnaped us.” |
17078 | Calibrate | to quantify in a careful and detailed manner | Since one of my tires looks a little flat, I’m going to take my car to the shop so a mechanic can calibrate the tire pressure. |
17079 | Catechism | a book that included information about a Christian faith | The new member of the church looked to his catechism in order to learn more about the Presbyterian beliefs. |
17080 | Hammock | a swinging bed, usually made of netting or canvas that is hung up by each end, often from trees | Swaying on her back in the hammock, the resting woman took an afternoon siesta. |
17081 | Buster | something used to break something else apart | The laundry spray is a grease buster that can break up even the toughest stains. |
17082 | Skyrocket | to rise very quickly | After one hit movie, the actress’s career seemed to skyrocket to success. |
17083 | Strong | physical power and/or demonstrated ability to endure strenuous tasks | Wrestlers have to be both strong and crafty to defeat their hefty opponents. |
17084 | Streak | a line of substance that is distinct from the whole. Can be dirt, color, or some other source | In an iconic scene in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Ron Weasley has a streak of dirt on his cheek. |
17085 | Struggled | to have engaged in a conflict of some sort | The two warriors struggled against each other for hours, until they both succumbed to exhaustion and passed out. |
17086 | Jaywalking | crossing the street by not following the crosswalk | Man dies after being struck by two cars while jaywalking across the busy street. |
17087 | Persistence | the ability to continue on with something in spite of difficulty or opposition | His persistence at practicing paid off when he made every free throw shot during the game. |
17088 | Aphorism | a brief and witty saying | While Ted’s aphorism was short and funny, it was enough to make us briefly forget our father was having life-saving surgery. |
17089 | Enthusiasm | having a strong feeling of excited interest | Because of the waiter’s enthusiasm over the meal, I decided to order the special. |
17090 | Pointe | a ballet position or dance performed on the tips of the toes | The ballet audition consisted of a simple class without pointe work or dances that required being on one’s toes. |
17091 | Premium | an amount to be paid for an insurance policy | The woman’s life insurance policy was cancelled after she forgot to pay her premium. |
17092 | Lubricant | oil applied to something to reduce friction | Applying excessive amounts of lubricant to the floor caused many customers to slip. |
17093 | Everything | all things; the whole lot | The store is having a fifty-percent off sale in which everything they sell is half of the original price. |
17094 | Ballad | a slow tune that usually focuses on love | My husband and I ended date night by dancing to a romantic ballad. |
17095 | Have | to possess or own | The libraries in town have over 1,000,000 books to lend to any citizen in the town. |
17096 | Worldly | sophisticated and knowledgeable because of world experiences | Well traveled and worldly, the jet-setting heiress knows a lot about various Asian customs. |
17097 | Absolute zero | the lowest temperature possible where nothing could be colder | Because temperature is a measure of moving energy, life would stop if temps hit the lowest degree called absolute zero. |
17098 | Tyranny | excessively cruel use of power | My mother divorced my father after enduring twenty years of tyranny. |
17099 | Population | the number of living beings in one area of any particular group or faction | The population of China is over one billion people. |
17100 | Milestone | an important step on the way to a larger goal | We reached the last milestone before the end of the race. |
17101 | Tort | a wrongdoing, not including contract violations resulting in harm and compensation | After the young man was caught stealing expensive electronics from Ms. Davis’s house, the homeowner sued the young man for tort to redeem the cost of the stolen items. |
17102 | Commerce | actions associated with selling and buying services and goods | E-commerce or electronic commerce involves the buying and selling of goods and services online. |
17103 | Reliant | needing or depending on someone or something | The ill patient was reliant on his wife for all his medical care. |
17104 | Exfoliate | to remove dead skin and cells from the face or body using a gritty scrub | Many women choose to exfoliate their skin in order to expose the new skin underneath for a smoother appearance. |
17105 | Language | the verbal and written communication understood and used by a large group of people | When Steven wanted to learn the Japanese language, he studied their vocabulary, word order and pronunciation. |
17106 | Unabashed | brazen; bold | The woman’s unabashed admirer showed up to her house with a guitar and a song. |
17107 | Hydrosphere | waters of the Earth | As important parts of the hydrosphere, lakes and rivers are important sources of freshwater. |
17108 | Gradual | slowly or bit by bit | It is usually a bad idea to jump from a cold environment to a hot one, so you should look to heat yourself through gradual means if you’ve been out in the cold. |
17109 | Filing | the action of putting documents away, usually in a cabinet or some other safe place | The secretary spent the afternoon filing each of the clients’ paper folders in alphabetical order. |
17110 | Disdain | lack of respect with a feeling of dislike | I have disdain for those who cheat their way through life. |
17111 | Vignette | a short but meaningful account | As an assignment, we were asked to read a two-page vignette and then sum up the writer’s opinion on immigration. |
17112 | Ulterior | hidden or concealed | Politicians often use religion as a tool to get people to believe them despite their ulterior motives. |
17113 | Regress | to fall back to a previous state | After being an A-student for several months, Hank is starting to regress into the practice of not studying. |
17114 | Nimbus | a dark grey rain cloud | Looking up at the dark nimbus, Hector wondered how long it would be before it started to rain. |
17115 | Steadfast | faithful to a person, belief, or goal | My mother really loved my father and remained steadfast to her marriage vows even after my father died. |
17116 | Platitude | something that has been said so often that it is not interesting anymore | Because I have heard your platitude a hundred times, it means nothing to me now. |
17117 | Palatial | on a large scale with elaborate furnishings | The palatial diamond ring was so heavy it made Gina’s finger hurt. |
17118 | Worsen | to make the condition of something worse | The sick woman’s condition will worsen if she doesn’t get the medicine she needs. |
17119 | Pigment | a natural substance that gives color to something else | The paint store was unable to match the pigment sample. |
17120 | Scorching | extremely hot | On the scorching hot day, all the cowboy could think about was a drink of cool water. |
17121 | Impatience | a feeling or tendency to be easily annoyed or irritated, especially when being asked to wait | The frustrated customer showed her impatience as she screamed at the waiter to hurry and bring out her food. |
17122 | Comply | to obey or be in agreement with a policy or rule | The man was arrested because he refused to comply with the airline’s no smoking policy. |
17123 | Reverse | to go in the opposite direction | Complaints filed with the cell phone company by customers who said that they didn’t make certain calls caused the phone company to reverse the charges. |
17124 | Nasty | something foul or horrid that can leave one disgusted | The medicine left a nasty taste in the toddler’s mouth, causing her to spit it out. |
17125 | Very | extremely; to a great extent | Because the restaurant is very busy tonight, there is at least an hour wait on a table. |
17126 | Jiffy | a moment | The mechanic claimed that the problem with our car was simple and that he would have it fixed in a jiffy. |
17127 | Coffer | a strong chest or box that is used to store money or valuables | After placing all his loot into the coffer, the pirate locked the chest. |
17128 | Dance | to sway around in a rhythm usually to music | When the DJ started to play the music, the couples decided to dance to it by twirling and moving to the beat of the music. |
17129 | Backbone | the foundation or sturdiest part of something | Because he was the backbone of the company, operations stopped after Jim died. |
17130 | Wishy-washy | uncertain and indecisive | The wishy-washy woman couldn’t decide on an outfit and went back and forth between choices for several hours. |
17131 | Annuity | an allotment of money paid from an insurance company either in a full payment or in installments usually for retirement purposes | Due to a small pension from her job, Matilda considered buying an annuity at the Lawton Insurance Company so she could live freely during her retirement. |
17132 | Offense | a violation of a law or rule | Though it was only his first offense, the judge decided to sentence the criminal to a lengthy prison stay. |
17133 | Hospice | a residential home that offers care for the seriously ill | In the mountains, a group of nuns operate a hospice where AIDS patients can die with dignity. |
17134 | Border | the outer edge of something | A square picture is mounted on a larger rectangular sheet of paper leaving a border around the picture. |
17135 | Workaround | a way of dealing with a problem or person without actually solving the entire situation | The instructor looked for a way to workaround the lack of internet so he could teach the online lesson he had planned. |
17136 | Whenever | at whatever time | Whenever you want to go to a party, call me and let me know. |
17137 | Diss | a verbal insult | Tupac released a diss track that not only disrespected Biggie Smalls but also his wife. |
17138 | Carnivore | any living creature that eats meat | The tiger is a carnivore who kills his own food. |
17139 | Trickster | a person who scams or misleads | Timmy was the trickster in the class because he was always hiding students’ pencils and books from them. |
17140 | Walked | moved by lifting one’s feet up and down while going forward | The baby walked for the first time on her birthday, taking a few steps toward her mother. |
17141 | Kook | a harmless crazy person | We labeled Mr. Merrow as an old kook because he would always rant about alien abductions and government conspiracies. |
17142 | Secularism | belief that is against the beliefs of all religions | Due to the secularism in the family, no one ever went to church since they did not consider any religion to be real. |
17143 | Across | from one side to another | Swimming across the wide river left the stranded paddler gasping for air. |
17144 | Vanilla | ordinary and plain with no extra features or standards | This vehicle is too vanilla for a driver who likes a lot of bells, whistles, and exclusive features. |
17145 | Cylindrical | shaped like a cylinder with two straight sides and circles on each end | The rounded-end Pringles can has a cylindrical shape that is different from another chip packaging. |
17146 | Show off | to deliberately act in a way to showcase your superiority or get attention | In an effort to impress his girlfriend, the boy tried to show off his skills and talent in the football game he played with his friends. |
17147 | Boredom | the state of feeling dull and uninterested because you have nothing to do | With nothing to do in the summer, the kids were suffering from boredom. |
17148 | Waned | decreased or lessened | The Empire had once ruled over this entire continent, but after an invasion from a foreign power their strength had waned. |
17149 | Hallucinatory | relating to visions or hallucinations | Many movies depict their heroes having hallucinatory experiences when they are in the desert, seeing a vision of an oasis or a city. |
17150 | Evolution | gradual changes over time | The evolution of her clothing choices became greatly modernized as she grew older. |
17151 | Justice | the outcome of using regulations to impartially judge and penalize a person or group accused of a criminal act | When the man who killed my daughter was found not guilty by a jury, I knew there was no justice in the court system. |
17152 | Secrecy | the act of keeping something secretly hidden | Judicial secrecy kept the final verdict under wraps until the official press conference. |
17153 | Haploid | having a single set of unpaired chromosomes | Haploid drones have 16 chromosomes and not 32 like the diploid queen. |
17154 | Outlive | to survive longer than something else | The residents of Okinawa tend to outlive the majority of humans across the rest of the planet, thanks to their diet. |
17155 | Submarine | a ship that travels and functions completely underwater | One way the United States was able to defeat Germany during World War II was by overtaking a German submarine and stealing their Enigma machine. |
17156 | Seasoned | to be skilled at something based on experience | Only a seasoned teacher could create an environment for learning with the wild and defiant students. |
17157 | Crush | to put so much pressure on something that it breaks or changes | The politician urged lawmakers to reduce taxes, claiming that high rates crush the small business owner’s spirit. |
17158 | Austere | without any decoration; strict and serious in manner | Even though she appeared austere, my teacher was a very kind woman. |
17159 | Euthanasia | the practice of terminating the life of an animal or person who is suffering | The doctor refused to perform euthanasia even though he knew it would permanently remove his patient’s suffering. |
17160 | Fellow | a friend based on common interests | My neighbor became my fellow when we began running and exercising together all the time. |
17161 | Inward | toward the inside | The pastry chef rolled the two corners of the dough inward so that they could meet in the middle. |
17162 | Exudation | a condition of something quickly flowing out or forward | As the young man came dressed in a suit and presented himself professionally, the exudation of class was apparent to anyone who was in the same room with him. |
17163 | Legality | the act or condition of being permissible or lawful | After researching about the legality of recording the conversation she had with her ex-husband, the lawyer told her that the recording could not be presented in court. |
17164 | Curt | blunt to the point of being impolite | The service agent was fired after he was overheard treating customers in a curt manner. |
17165 | Hajj | islamic pilgrimage to Mecca | The faithful Muslims embarked on their spiritual hajj to Mecca. |
17166 | Superhero | a person or fictional character who accomplishes great things with the help of superpowers or exceptional abilities | The superhero Batman, AKA the Caped Crusader, has no special powers but uses detective skills to defeat the criminals of Gotham City. |
17167 | Forgiving | allowing for mistakes or error in people or things | Although he should have been more forgiving toward his workers, the overly critical boss constantly found fault in everything they did. |
17168 | Missus | a man’s wife | The husband wanted to buy the new car but decided he should ask the missus before making a major purchase. |
17169 | Dangerous | potentially life-threatening or will cause harm | Children are told that it’s dangerous to cross the road without looking for cars first. |
17170 | Pander | to spoil a person by giving him his desires, usually something immoral or illegal | In some cases, corrupt lobbyists pander to politicians by giving them cash bribes. |
17171 | Worthless | having no value or use | The broken speaker was useless, so I threw it in the trash when cleaning out the garage. |
17172 | Ravishing | extremely beautiful | The groom thought the bride looked ravishing in her wedding dress. |
17173 | Concur | to agree with something | With no other facts on hand, I can only concur with your statement. |
17174 | Advertising | promoting a product or service as a way to gain sales | The local fast food restaurant is advertising its newest lunch specials during television commercial breaks. |
17175 | Hoof | the protective hard covering on the foot of some animals | Dr. Hayman, our local veterinarian, took a look at the goat’s injured left hoof causing it to hold up his left back leg and limp around. |
17176 | Jeremiad | a long, sad list of complaints, sometimes produced as a literary work | The elegantly written book was actually a jeremiad that laid out the author’s complaints against the current government. |
17177 | Papist | a derogatory term that refers to a Roman Catholic who accepts the Pope as an authority of God | Pledging his allegiance to the Pope and the Catholic Church, the papist refused to acknowledge the Church of England. |
17178 | Shiny | glossy and glistening | The shiny car sparkled in the sunlight after it emerged from the deluxe car wash. |
17179 | Whoop-de-do | a commotion or frenzy of activity or excitement | The Christmas whoop-de-do is exciting for the children who love the holiday frenzy. |
17180 | Continental | forming or belonging to a continent | I have a continental lineage, considering that every single one of my ancestors was born in Europe. |
17181 | Formaldehyde | a strong gas that is clear frequently transformed into a liquid is used as an antiseptic or sterilizer | Many of the dead bodies at the medical school were stored in a bathtub of formaldehyde to preserve them for future dissections. |
17182 | Labor union | a group of workers that have organized to protect themselves and their interests | The teacher labor union organized a strike to protest low pay all across the state. |
17183 | Beret | a type of round brimless cap; headgear | The green beret is a symbol of commitment and sacrifice to the brave men who challenged themselves to be the best of the best in the U.S. Army Special Forces. |
17184 | Horrible | extremely unfortunate or disastrous | The destruction caused by the recent hurricane was horrible and costs many lives and millions in property damage. |
17185 | Forthright | direct and honest | If you are not forthright when answering the detective’s questions, you might end up in jail. |
17186 | Cleavage | a separation between two groups or things | The chef cut into the cleavage between the breasts to make two pieces of chicken. |
17187 | Perspicacious | able to judge quickly and correctly what people and situations are really like | The perspicacious fireman quickly detected the cause of the fire. |
17188 | Underlying | triggering or motivating | The underlying cause for most lung cancer is smoking. |
17189 | Auspicious | being a sign of future success; indicating a promising future | His brilliant acceptance speech was an auspicious start to his political career. |
17190 | Intrinsic | internally true and genuine, often referring to the worth of people and objects for their value | Because my grandmother made that doll, it has a lot of intrinsic meaning to me. |
17191 | Payment | the amount paid or installment of something owed | I only owe one more payment on my car loan, and then my debt will be paid in full. |
17192 | Rattled | nervous or jumpy | I can tell that my dog has been rattled by the constant sound of thunder that the storm outside is producing. |
17193 | Weaponize | to adapt something for use as a weapon | Peasants often have no choice in war but to weaponize their tools, such as sharpening shovels or attaching knives to poles. |
17194 | Discontinuity | disconnection; a break in unity | New changes in government policies led to a discontinuity in which people weren’t sure which law to follow. |
17195 | Welcomed | accepted; embraced | The man’s in-laws welcomed him into their family, as they were glad to have a new son-in-law. |
17196 | Productive | doing or achieving a lot | As productive members of society, the couple were always trying to help others. |
17197 | Tunneling | digging an underground passageway | The runaway slaves spent months tunneling an underground passageway that would allow them to escape the plantation. |
17198 | Brochure | a folded page or couple of pages created to inform or promote something that usually contains text and/or pictures | While at the doctor’s office, Dr. Murphy handed me a brochure to read so that I would know how to handle and maintain my fibromyalgia. |
17199 | Bribe | money or something valuable given to tempt someone to do what you want | When we went grocery store shopping, Mom would bribe me to behave by giving me candy. |
17200 | Witticism | a clever and amusing remark | Wanting to impress her new friends, the girl showcased her witticism in order to make them laugh. |
17201 | Partnership | the act of being together with one other person, entity or thing | In order to play the game, the students were in a partnership competing against the other teams for the prize. |
17202 | Bonfire | a large open-air fire used for burning rubbish or as part of a celebration | The campers started a bonfire by throwing random brush and wood into an open fire as a way to mark their first night at the site. |
17203 | Fleet | a group of vehicles that are under the same command or with the same purpose and headed to the same place | The police fleet raced down the highway after a stolen vehicle. |
17204 | Insolence | rude and disrespectful behavior | The rude customer service worker was fired for her insolence after several people reported her disrespect. |
17205 | Conditioning | preparing and training something to behave a certain way | Before joining the Air Force, Charles spent months conditioning his body for training through diet and exercise. |
17206 | Self-righteous | believing that you are better, superior, and more moral than other people | With a self-righteous outlook, the snobby lady looked down on others from her moral high ground. |
17207 | Anecdote | an interesting or amusing short story | My favorite anecdote tells the story of an adventurous dog making his way through the city. |
17208 | Isle | island | The deserted isle was in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. |
17209 | Report | to state or inform | News anchors are set to report on a local fire during the 10 o’clock segment. |
17210 | Explosion | a violent blowing apart or bursting caused by a chemical change | The dynamite detonated, causing an earth shattering explosion across the city. |
17211 | Debris | leftover pieces from something that is broken or destroyed | The street cleaners will remove the debris left behind by the car accident. |
17212 | Innumerable | too many in number to be counted | The popular celebrity receives an innumerable amount of fan mail each week. |
17213 | Pneumonia | illness of the lungs | The woman’s diagnosis of pneumonia explained why she could not breathe easily. |
17214 | Mitigate | make less severe or painful | The doctor gave me a prescription to mitigate the pain. |
17215 | Carbon cycle | an exchange of carbon in the Earth’s atmosphere | After learning about the carbon cycle in science class, the students were able to analyze the carbon’s influence on the biosphere, hydrosphere and geosphere. |
17216 | Multilingual | using several different languages | Many West Africans are multilingual, speaking their tribe language, English, as well as Pidgin English. |
17217 | Accusation | a charge or claim against someone in which they are accused of doing something wrong or illegal | The defendant denied the accusation and held firm that he was not guilty. |
17218 | Dignified | respectable | She did not think it was dignified behavior for chaperones to dance at the prom. |
17219 | Screech | to give out a loud, piercing sound | Hearing the eagle’s loud screech from above, the rabbit hurried out of sight. |
17220 | Tentatively | hesitantly; not sure | Because I was worried the pool might be too cold, I tentatively stuck my foot in the water. |
17221 | Kremlin | a citadel within a Russian city, or specifically the seat of Russian government | The Kremlin is the seat of Russian political power, where the President of the Russian Federation stays. |
17222 | Excitable | referring to someone or something that is easily excited or generally enthusiastic | Dogs are well known for being excitable animals, often bounding around the house and barking at the slightest hint of anything out of the ordinary. |
17223 | Ramification | a change that makes a situation more complicated | Jason was shocked when he learned the ramification of his cheating was immediate expulsion from the university. |
17224 | Converse | to engage in conversation | I chose to converse with my younger sibling in the grocery store while we waited for our Mom to finish talking with her friend. |
17225 | Defenseless | powerless; vulnerable | The defenseless cows had no way to protect themselves from the coyotes looming nearby. |
17226 | Diverting | altering the direction something is going | By diverting the flow of water into a turbine, we can use it to generate electricity for the city. |
17227 | Provision | actions taken to meet a possible need | The tax provision ensures lenders will not raise interest rates above a certain percentage. |
17228 | Ziggurat | a tower that is tiered and rectangular in shape and occasionally topped by a holy place | The shape of the ziggurat is very similar to the shape of a pyramid. |
17229 | Indifference | lack of concern or interest | Because Martha showed a total lack of interest in music, her mother used this indifference as a reason to sell the family’s piano. |
17230 | Revitalize | to put new life or energy back in something | In an effort to revitalize the dying plant, we put it in a well-lit spot and provided it with plenty of water. |
17231 | Physician | a physician is a doctor | The orthopedic physician repairs broken bones. |
17232 | Proven | shown or demonstrated | By showing up on time every day for a year, the worker had proven dependability. |
17233 | Extreme | to a very large degree or amount | Laura always takes arguments to the extreme and quickly turns things physical. |
17234 | Trustworthy | able to be relied on or trusted | Your best friend is often someone you would consider trustworthy, someone you would share your secrets and success with. |
17235 | Absolution | setting free from guilt, sin or penalty; forgiveness of an offense | The killer got on his knees and begged for absolution at his execution. |
17236 | Counterexample | an example that contradicts a theory or opinion | The math teacher provided a counterexample to prove to the student that her solution was incorrect. |
17237 | Penurious | desperately in need; not having enough | The penurious little boy could not afford to buy school lunch. |
17238 | Besot | to cause someone look silly or foolish, especially by drinking | The huge glass of liquor besot the drunkard, causing him to dance on the bar and make stupid jokes. |
17239 | Phew | to convey a sense of relief, fatigue, surprise, disgust when something hard is finished or no longer worried about something | “Phew, that was a close call and glad the car moved back into its proper lane before she hit us.” |
17240 | Dissertation | a long essay on a particular subject, especially one written as a requirement for the Doctor of Philosophy degree | While pursuing his doctoral degree, the Ph.D. candidate elected to write his final thesis on the impact that depression during pregnancy can have on fetal development. |
17241 | Curl | to form a curved or spiral shape | As the bologna fried in the pan, the heat caused the sides to curl up and sizzle. |
17242 | Stigma | a sign of disgrace | There is a stigma attached to AIDS that makes most people afraid of those who have the disease. |
17243 | Ventilator | a machine that helps lungs function when the body is incapable | Brielle was rushed to the hospital and put on a ventilator to help her breathe after her lung collapsed during a car accident. |
17244 | Yesteryear | a point in the past, usually thought of in a nostalgic way | Grandma frequently talked about the beauty of yesteryear when gas was less than a dollar and she could buy a handful of candy for a quarter. |
17245 | Flubdub | empty talk that is considered nonsense | The students got in trouble for their flubdub, especially since their talk wasn’t about school work. |
17246 | Bloodcurdling | causing terror or horror | Letting out a bloodcurdling scream, the actress tried to fake the response of someone really in danger of being killed by an ax murderer. |
17247 | Burned | to have been damaged or injured by fire | Hannah was burned in a fire many years ago, leaving a terrible scar marring her right arm, which she usually conceals. |
17248 | Fulgent | glowing or sparkling brilliantly | If it is extremely dark outside, it is best to use a fulgent flashlight so that the light will radiate strongly. |
17249 | Conservator | someone responsible for the repair and preservation of works of art | Mr. Hange is a conservator that is currently trying to repair a famous painting that was damaged in the past. |
17250 | Dint | as a result of, by way of | The candidate seems to have more influence by dint of money and not actual speaking ability. |
17251 | Hawker | a person who offers goods for sale by shouting in the street or going door to door | A hawker followed the tourists from their cruise ship to the beach, urging them to buy the magnets and other trinkets he was selling. |
17252 | Select | to choose something | Taylor gets to select tonight’s movie since I chose the last one. |
17253 | Toady | an individual who compliments others for a reason | In order to get a promotion, Amy has been acting like the manager’s toady by agreeing with everything he says. |
17254 | Floppy | limp or loose | The rabbit’s floppy ears bounced around as it hopped through the tall grass. |
17255 | Condominium | a co-op style housing unit where each person owns their own house or townhouse that is usually located within a building | The young couple wanted to buy the two-bedroom condominium, but they later realized they wanted to be in a stand-alone house without dealing with an association. |
17256 | Refusal | the act of showing unwillingness to do something | The driver’s refusal to take a breathalyzer test resulted in the officers growing even more suspicious. |
17257 | Suavity | the quality of being sweet or pleasing to the mind | His suavity and charm are what attracted many women. |
17258 | Sharp | excellent, in reference to one’s attire | If you want to impress the boss that will interviewing you, be sure to dress sharp with a suit and tie. |
17259 | Track | to follow or trail a person or thing | A GPS system was used to track the stolen vehicle and return it to its rightful owner. |
17260 | Love | a deep feeling of fondness or affection | The love Ben felt for his wife showed in the way her cared for her while she was sick. |
17261 | Critical | important; vital | Finding a safe place to live is critical if we plan to relocate to New Mexico this summer. |
17262 | Retell | to tell a story that has already been told | A huge number of Disney movies have existed just to retell an originally dark and troubling fairytale in a more kid friendly way. |
17263 | Discord | tension or strife resulting from a lack of agreement | Knowing that discord is destructive in the classroom, the teacher wanted to foster a sense of community among her students. |
17264 | Anguish | extreme suffering or grief | When my husband died, the anguish I felt was nearly unbearable. |
17265 | Whilom | former; past | The whilom friends were once so close, but now they hate one another. |
17266 | Quintet | a musical composition or movement for five instruments or voice | The Jackson Five sang a quintet that required all of them to play an instrument or sing. |
17267 | Hewn | cut or shaped with an ax or chisel | The sculptor’s wooden creation was hewn with a sharp chisel. |
17268 | Sinew | sturdy tissue that links bones to muscles; also referred to as a tendon | By injuring your Achilles tendon, you’ve injured a sinew in your leg that links the muscles of your calf to your heel. |
17269 | Marsh | an area of low-lying land that is floods often and sometimes remains waterlogged | The marsh and other wetlands in the area are protected by land conservation laws. |
17270 | Uninhibited | outgoing; not reserved | The camp counselor encouraged uninhibited participation and wanted the campers to be spontaneous. |
17271 | Imminence | the state of something being on the verge of occurring | The imminence of hurricanes brewing in the Caribbean was plastered all over the local news channels. |
17272 | Filiation | the manner in which something is related to something it is derived from | A father cares more about his ties of filiation to his son than he does about personal gain. |
17273 | Jumble | a typically messy pile of things | Most teenage boys leave their things in a messy jumble, making their rooms look more like disaster areas than places of clean habitation. |
17274 | As such | using the exact meaning of the word or phrase | Because choosing a wedding date was an important decision for the couple, they took their time and treated it as such. |
17275 | Interviewed | to be questioned in order to have one’s experience or opinions discerned | Potential employees are often interviewed by the boss of a company to determine if they are a good fit for the job. |
17276 | Develop | to begin to cause something | A relationship began to develop between two young people after they spoke on the phone for several weeks. |
17277 | Multiracial | including many races | After doing a DNA test, the multiracial woman discovered she was Native American, Irish, Caucasian and African American. |
17278 | Subjection | the condition of someone or thing being controlled or forced | Adolf Hitler’s subjection of the German people to obey all of his strict laws during the 1930s and 1940s instilled fear in the German citizens. |
17279 | Papyrus | a material similar to paper made from the papyrus plant | The ancient document was written on delicate papyrus, and needed to be handled carefully. |
17280 | Proceeding | the process of appearing before a court of law so a decision can be made | During the legal proceeding, the jury found the man guilty of several serious crimes. |
17281 | Nub | a slight projecting bump | When the puppy’s tail was cut off at birth, it only grew a little nub making it difficult to see if the puppy was wagging his tail. |
17282 | Provoked | made angry; annoyed on purpose | The bully continually provoked the other child, teasing and calling him names to make him angry. |
17283 | For starters | to start with; first of all | We will order lots of food, but for starters, we asked for chips and salsa. |
17284 | Morgue | a building or room where dead bodies are kept before their proper burial or cremation | After the fatal accident, the deceased victim was removed from the vehicle and taken to the morgue until the autopsy took place. |
17285 | Injured | hurt; wounded | The injured owl couldn’t fly, so a rescue group had to take care of him until his wing healed. |
17286 | Caveat emptor | the belief that the consumer is responsible for making sure a product is worthy and proper before purchasing | Caveat emptor applied to the housing industry because once the house is sold, there is no going back since inspections are encouraged. |
17287 | Contractual | agreed upon in a contract | The actress was hesitant to engage in a binding contractual commitment that wouldn’t allow her to work for other film companies. |
17288 | Changeable | easy to be changed or replaced | The traveler bought a changeable ticket that could be swapped for a different date if needed. |
17289 | Controversy | a heated conversation between two parties with different opinions | The controversy around same sex marriages continues to be a trending topic on Twitter. |
17290 | Preface | the opening or introduction of a presentation or book | During his preface, the host thanked everyone who participated in the competition. |
17291 | Obtainable | something that is capable of being acquired | Her only obtainable goal was to make straight A’s since she was too short for the basketball team and too clumsy for cheerleading. |
17292 | Corpulent | having a large bulky body | After overeating for months, the skinny girl became somewhat corpulent. |
17293 | Disunity | disagreement or conflict in a group | The disunity on our team all started when some of our members began to dislike the leader. |
17294 | Polemic | a written or verbal attack on an individual or thing | The political candidate posted a polemic on his blog that mocked his rival’s lack of community service. |
17295 | Lowlife | a criminal or other person with no morals or character | The lowlife squatter lives in other people’s vacant homes and destroys them when he leaves. |
17296 | By and large | generally; more often than not | A new parenting study showed that by and large, there are more stay at home mothers than there are at home dads. |
17297 | Hobble | to walk awkwardly because of pain or injury | After falling and hurting her ankle badly, the volleyball player had to hobble over to a bench. |
17298 | Outshine | to surpass someone or something in ability or achievement | The cheerleading squad is very competitive, so all of the girls on the team try to outshine each other. |
17299 | Underwent | experienced or went through | After he underwent the risky surgery, the runner wasn’t able to exercise for a while. |
17300 | Emergent | in the process of emerging, of coming into being or prominence | The emergent young singer may not be famous yet, but his great talent points to a future in show business. |
17301 | Affection | a feeling of love or strong attachment | Rick expressed deep affection for his wife at their fortieth anniversary party. |
17302 | Dictates | gives orders, telling someone what they must do | Although the commander dictates what the troops do during battle, he does ask for their opinions when coming up with strategy. |
17303 | Whatnot | a word used to indicate additional things of any kind that you don’t feel like naming | During our family vacation, we will eat, swim, and whatnot. |
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What are daily use English words with meaning? Answer: Daily use English words with meaning are fundamental expressions like “hello,” “thank you,” and “please” that are regularly used in communication.
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What distinguishes daily use vocabulary words with meaning? Answer: Daily use vocabulary words with meanings are commonly used terms that hold specific definitions relevant to everyday life.
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