English Vocabulary Part - 16

WordMeaningExample
ShockSudden surprise or disturbanceThe news gave him a shock.
ResentmentFeeling of anger or bitternessShe felt resentment towards him.
PhenomenalVery impressive or extraordinaryHis performance was phenomenal.
FaintestVery slight or weakThere was the faintest noise.
HorridVery unpleasant or terribleIt was a horrid experience.
ContemporaneousExisting at the same timeThese events were contemporaneous.
SnortTo make a sudden sound through the noseHe snorted while laughing.
ContentiousLikely to cause argumentIt is a contentious issue.
DiminutiveVery smallShe has a diminutive figure.
SlouchTo sit or stand lazilyDon’t slouch in class.
FraughtFull of stress or difficultyThe situation was fraught with tension.
FactiousCausing division or conflictThe group became factious.
ConcedeTo admit something is trueHe conceded defeat.
DisapprobationStrong disapprovalHis actions met with disapprobation.
GuardsPeople who protect or watchGuards were at the gate.
DilemmaA difficult situation with choicesHe faced a dilemma.
AloftHigh up in the airThe flag flew aloft.
AuspiciousFavorable or luckyIt was an auspicious day.
YowledCried loudly like an animalThe cat yowled loudly.
PouchedHaving a pouch or pocketThe animal has pouched cheeks.
SquirtTo spray liquid quicklyShe squirted water.
ScowlAngry facial expressionHe gave a scowl.
ThrobbedPulsed stronglyHis head throbbed with pain.
PoshStylish or luxuriousThey live in a posh area.
HowledMade a loud cryThe wolf howled at night.
VagueNot clear or definiteHis answer was vague.
EtiquetteRules of polite behaviorFollow proper etiquette.
NegotiationDiscussion to reach agreementThe negotiation succeeded.
OathA serious promiseHe took an oath.
NumbUnable to feelMy hand went numb.
NutshellBrief summaryIn a nutshell, it was good.
ObligationDuty or responsibilityIt is your obligation.
OblivionState of being forgottenThe memory faded into oblivion.
ObviousEasy to understandThe answer is obvious.
DamnTo strongly criticize or curseHe cursed the mistake.
DevastationGreat destructionThe flood caused devastation.
DevoidCompletely lackingThe area was devoid of people.


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