English Vocabulary Part - 14

WordMeaningExample
ShockSudden disturbance or surpriseThe news gave him a shock.
ResentmentBitter anger or displeasureShe felt resentment towards him.
PhenomenalExtremely impressive or remarkableThe result was phenomenal.
FaintestVery slight or weakThere was the faintest sound.
HorridVery unpleasant or terribleIt was a horrid experience.
ContemporaneousExisting at the same timeThese events were contemporaneous.
SnortTo make a sudden sound through the nose (often while laughing)He snorted with laughter.
ContentiousCausing argument or disputeIt is a contentious issue.
DiminutiveVery small in sizeShe has a diminutive figure.
SlouchTo sit or stand lazilyDon’t slouch while studying.
FoughtPast tense of fightHe fought bravely.
FactiousCausing division or conflictThe group became factious.
ConcedeTo admit something is trueHe conceded defeat.
DisapprobationStrong disapprovalHis actions met with disapprobation.
GuardsPeople who protectGuards were posted at the gate.
DilemmaA situation requiring a difficult choiceHe faced a dilemma.
AloftHigh up in the airThe flag flew aloft.
AuspiciousFavorable or promisingIt was an auspicious day.
YowledCried loudly (like an animal)The dog yowled at night.
PouchedHaving a pocket or pouchThe animal has pouched cheeks.
SquirtTo spray liquid in a streamShe squirted water.
ScowlAn angry facial expressionHe gave a scowl.
ThrobbedPulsed with strong beatsHis head throbbed with pain.
PoshElegant or luxuriousThey live in a posh area.
HowledMade a loud cryThe wolf howled.
VagueNot clear or definiteHis answer was vague.
EtiquetteRules of polite behaviorFollow proper etiquette.
NegotiationDiscussion to reach agreementThe negotiation was successful.
OathA serious promiseHe took an oath.
NumbUnable to feelMy hand went numb.
NutshellIn a brief summaryIn a nutshell, it was good.
ObligationDuty or responsibilityIt is your obligation.
OblivionState of being forgottenThe idea went into oblivion.
ObviousClear or easy to understandThe answer is obvious.
DamnTo strongly criticize or curseHe damn the mistake.
DevastationGreat destructionThe flood caused devastation.
DevoidCompletely lackingThe place was devoid of people.


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