23 JAN 1. Burnish: Polish Example - 'My mother tediousl | •Advanced English Vocabulary•

23 JAN

1. Burnish: Polish
Example - "My mother tediously burnished the silverware before our guests arrived."

2. Maudlin: Weakly sentimental
Example - "The woman deemed her husband's decision to present her with a red rose on their anniversary undeniably maudlin."

3. Clemency: Mercy
Example - "The judge granted the man clemency for trying to steal food, as he understood that a terrible famine plagued the region."

4. Staid: Self-restrained
Example - "The staid child demonstrated profound restraint while sitting in front of a chocolate cake and not laying a finger on it, even though he hadn't eaten for two days."

5. Chauvinism: Feeling superior
Example - "The professor had an air of chauvinism about him, as he shuffled around the room barking orders and insults at the students."