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Vocabulary Booster 06.02.2024

1. Juxtaposition

- Word Form: Noun

- Meaning: The act or placement of two things (usually abstract concepts, though it can be physical objects) near each other.

- Example Sentence: The film's brilliant use of juxtaposition between scenes of joy and despair created a powerful emotional impact.

- Synonyms: Contrast, comparison, combination

 

2. Languid

- Word Form: Adjective

- Meaning: Lacking in energy; weak or sluggish.

- Example Sentence: The hot weather made everyone feel languid and unwilling to exert themselves.

- Pronunciation: /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/

- Phonetic Transcription: lang-gwid

- Synonyms: Listless, lethargic, enervated

 

3. Enervate

- Word Form: Verb

- Meaning: To weaken or drain of energy or vitality.

- Example Sentence: The prolonged illness enervated him, leaving him exhausted and feeble.

- Synonyms: Weaken, debilitate, exhaust

 

4. Euphemism

- Word Form: Noun

- Meaning: A mild or indirect expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt.

- Example Sentence: The term "let go" is often used as a euphemism for being fired from a job.

- Synonyms: Substitution, understatement, polite term

 

5. Vicissitude

- Word Form: Noun

- Meaning: A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

- Example Sentence: Life is full of vicissitudes; one must learn to adapt to the inevitable ups and downs.

- Pronunciation: /vɪˈsɪsɪˌtjuːd/

- Phonetic Transcription: vi-sis-i-tood

- Synonyms: Fluctuation, variation, instability

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