Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis

 

1. Altruist

  • Meaning: A person who is selfless and concerned about others' welfare.
  • Sentence: Mother Teresa was a true altruist, dedicating her life to helping the needy.

2. Ambidextrous

  • Meaning: Able to use both hands with equal skill.
  • Sentence: The ambidextrous player could bat with both his right and left hands.

3. Egoist

  • Meaning: A person who is selfish and thinks only of themselves.
  • Sentence: His egoist nature made it difficult for him to maintain friendships.

4. Egotist

  • Meaning: A person who constantly talks about themselves.
  • Sentence: She is such an egotist that every conversation revolves around her achievements.

5. Introvert

  • Meaning: A shy or reserved person who prefers solitude.
  • Sentence: As an introvert, he enjoys spending time alone rather than attending social events.

6. Extrovert

  • Meaning: A sociable and outgoing person.
  • Sentence: Being an extrovert, she thrives in social gatherings and enjoys meeting new people.

7. Misanthrope

  • Meaning: A person who hates humankind.
  • Sentence: After years of betrayal, he became a misanthrope and avoided social interactions.

8. Misogynist

  • Meaning: A person who dislikes or hates women.
  • Sentence: His misogynist remarks made everyone in the meeting uncomfortable.

9. Misogamist

  • Meaning: A person who dislikes marriage.
  • Sentence: Due to his bad experience in relationships, he became a misogamist and vowed never to marry.

10. Ascetic

  • Meaning: A person who lives a simple and self-disciplined life, often for spiritual reasons.
  • Sentence: The monk led an ascetic lifestyle, avoiding material pleasures.

11. Philanthropist

  • Meaning: A person who donates time, money, or resources to help others.
  • Sentence: Bill Gates is a renowned philanthropist who donates millions to charity.

12. Polygamy

  • Meaning: The practice of having multiple spouses.
  • Sentence: Polygamy is legal in some cultures but forbidden in others.

13. Monogamy

  • Meaning: The practice of having only one spouse at a time.
  • Sentence: Most modern societies encourage monogamy as the standard form of marriage.

14. Bigamy

  • Meaning: The act of marrying one person while already being married to another.
  • Sentence: He was charged with bigamy when authorities discovered he had two wives.

15. Hypochondriac

  • Meaning: A person who is overly worried about their health.
  • Sentence: My uncle, a hypochondriac, visits the doctor for minor aches and pains.

16. Iconoclast

  • Meaning: A person who challenges or criticizes traditional beliefs.
  • Sentence: The scientist was an iconoclast, rejecting old theories and proposing revolutionary ideas.

17. Pseudonym

  • Meaning: A fictitious name used by an author.
  • Sentence: Mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens.

18. Sybarite

  • Meaning: A person devoted to luxury and pleasure.
  • Sentence: The millionaire lived like a sybarite, indulging in lavish parties and expensive vacations.

19. Dilettante

  • Meaning: A person who has an interest in an art or field but without deep knowledge.
  • Sentence: He is a dilettante in music, playing the guitar only as a hobby.

20. Sycophant

  • Meaning: A person who flatters others for personal gain.
  • Sentence: The sycophant in the office constantly praised the boss to gain promotions.
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BBC Learning English vocabulary

 

A

  1. Abandon – To leave something behind or give up on it.

    • The project was abandoned due to lack of funding.

  2. Absurd – Completely ridiculous or illogical.

    • His excuse for being late was absurd.

  3. Accelerate – To increase in speed.

    • The car accelerated quickly on the highway.

  4. Accomplish – To achieve or complete successfully.

    • She accomplished her goal of learning French.

  5. Accurate – Correct and exact.

    • Her description of the event was very accurate.

B

  1. Beneficial – Having a positive effect.

    • Exercise is beneficial for your health.

  2. Bias – An unfair preference for or against something.

    • The news report showed a clear bias toward one political party.

  3. Blunt – Direct and without politeness.

    • She was blunt in her criticism of the policy.

  4. Boost – To increase or improve.

    • Eating healthy food can boost your energy levels.

  5. Breakthrough – A significant discovery or achievement.

    • Scientists made a breakthrough in cancer research.

C

  1. Cautious – Careful to avoid risk or mistakes.

    • He was cautious while investing his money.

  2. Complicated – Difficult to understand.

    • The instructions were too complicated to follow.

  3. Consequence – The result of an action.

    • Failure to study will have consequences.

  4. Controversy – A disagreement that causes debate.

    • The new law created a lot of controversy.

  5. Curious – Eager to know or learn.

    • Children are naturally curious about the world.

D

  1. Dedicate – To devote time and effort to something.

    • She dedicated her life to helping others.

  2. Deteriorate – To become worse over time.

    • The old building has deteriorated over the years.

  3. Devastate – To cause great destruction or sadness.

    • The earthquake devastated the entire town.

  4. Diverse – Showing a variety of differences.

    • The city has a diverse population.

  5. Dominate – To have control or influence over something.

    • The company dominates the smartphone market.

E

  1. Efficient – Working well without wasting resources.

    • The new system is more efficient than the old one.

  2. Eliminate – To remove or get rid of something.

    • They are trying to eliminate pollution.

  3. Enhance – To improve or increase.

    • This software enhances the quality of images.

  4. Ethical – Relating to morals and values.

    • The company follows ethical business practices.

  5. Exaggerate – To describe something as bigger or more important than it is.

    • He exaggerated his role in the project.

F

  1. Fascinate – To interest or attract someone a lot.

    • Astronomy fascinates many young students.

  2. Flourish – To grow or develop successfully.

    • The business flourished in the last five years.

  3. Frustrate – To cause annoyance or difficulty.

    • The delay in the flight frustrated the passengers.

  4. Fundamental – Basic or essential.

    • Reading is a fundamental skill for learning.

  5. Frequent – Happening often.

    • She is a frequent visitor to the museum.

G

  1. Generate – To produce or create.

    • The new policy will generate more jobs.

  2. Genuine – Real and true.

    • She gave me a genuine smile.

  3. Gloomy – Dark or depressing.

    • The weather was gloomy all day.

  4. Grateful – Thankful for something.

    • I am grateful for your support.

  5. Gregorious – Enjoying the company of others.

    • He is a very gregarious person.

H - L

  1. Hazardous – Dangerous or risky.

    • Smoking is hazardous to health.

  2. Humiliate – To embarrass someone deeply.

    • She felt humiliated by his rude comments.

  3. Illuminate – To light up or make clear.

    • The street was illuminated by bright lights.

  4. Imitate – To copy someone’s behavior.

    • Children often imitate their parents.

  5. Inevitable – Certain to happen.

    • Aging is an inevitable part of life.

  6. Jeopardize – To put in danger.

    • His careless actions jeopardized the project.

  7. Justice – Fairness or legal rightness.

    • Everyone deserves justice.

  8. Knowledgeable – Well-informed.

    • He is knowledgeable about history.

  9. Legitimate – Legal or accepted as true.

    • The company operates in a legitimate manner.

  10. Lethargic – Lacking energy.

    • He felt lethargic after a long day at work.

M - P

  1. Magnify – To make something appear larger.

    • The lens magnified the tiny object.

  2. Manipulate – To control something unfairly.

    • He manipulated the data to fit his argument.

  3. Neglect – To fail to care for something.

    • He neglected his studies and failed the exam.

  4. Notorious – Famous for something bad.

    • The area is notorious for crime.

  5. Obsolete – No longer used or outdated.

    • Cassette players are now obsolete.

  6. Optimistic – Expecting good outcomes.

    • She is optimistic about her future.

  7. Pathetic – Pitiful or weak.

    • His excuse for missing work was pathetic.

  8. Perceive – To notice or understand.

    • She perceived a change in his behavior.

  9. Pessimistic – Expecting bad outcomes.

    • He is pessimistic about the economy.

  10. Precise – Exact and accurate.

    • She gave precise instructions.

Q - Z

  1. Reluctant – Unwilling to do something.

    • He was reluctant to share his secrets.

  2. Resilient – Able to recover quickly.

    • She is resilient after facing many challenges.

  3. Significant – Important or noticeable.

    • This is a significant discovery.

  4. Sophisticated – Complex and advanced.

    • The robot has sophisticated technology.

  5. Trivial – Unimportant or small.

    • He got upset over a trivial matter.
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