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.