Smart Vocabulary | English Words

2022-09-14 07:34:58 TWINKLE v.
to shine repeatedly strongly then weakly; a happy expression in our eyes

I saw lights twinkling in the little town below us.
He grinned, his eyes were twinkling.
Ariana looked up at the black sky studded with twinkling stars .


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2022-09-09 07:45:45 STUDDED adj.
having a lot of something on or in it; decorated with

The sky was clear and studded with stars.
The garment is studded with pearls.
The necklace was studded with diamonds, rubies, and other gems.


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2022-09-01 08:33:22 GEM n.
something that is very special or beautiful; a very helpful or special person

Ben, you’re a real gem!
Every single ad in the campaign was a gem.
Candour is the brightest gem of criticism.


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2022-08-29 10:01:51 CANDOUR n.
the quality of being honest and telling the truth

She spoke with candour about her life.
Candour was one of his favourite virtues.
The book was widely commended for its candour.


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2022-08-25 08:04:38 COMMEND v.
formal to say positive things about someone or their good work publicly

The paper was highly commended in the UK Press Awards.
The reporter did a commendable job under difficult circumstances.
The firm was commended for its financial prudence.


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2022-08-22 08:43:15 PRUDENCE n.
behaviour that is careful and avoids risks

Western businessmen are showing remarkable prudence in investing in the region.
But what passion was there in a life lived with prudence?
The need for prudence was not what they found most burdensome.


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2022-08-16 08:41:03 BURDENSOME adj.
formal causing worry, difficulty or hard work

The load was too burdensome.
He is ready for the more burdensome necessities of the job.
It's really burdensome to have many children.


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2022-08-16 08:39:38 alternatives to 'difficult' Open / Comment

2022-08-09 10:32:01 VICE n.
a moral fault or weakness in a person’s character

The fight against vice on the streets
Though it had some bugs, GTA Vice City was one of the most fun games out there.
Greed, pride, envy, and lust are considered to be vices.


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2022-08-01 12:26:50 LUST n.
a very powerful feeling of wanting something

My feelings for Lauren were pure lust.
Many people confuse lust with love.
They support the greed and lust for power of the banks.


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