Wednesday, 20 May 2015

Words of the day (9/5/2015)

VOCABULARY

Vulnerable (adjective)
Definition:
able to be easily physically, emotionally, or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked.
Example:
I felt very vulnerable, standing there without any clothes on.

Recluse (noun)
Definition:
a person who lives alone and avoids going outside or talking to other people.
Example:
He is a millionaire recluse who refuses to give interviews

Penchant (noun)
Definition:
a liking for, an enjoyment of, or a habit of doing something, especially something that other people might not like.
Example:
A penchant for melodrama/skiing/exotic clothes

Pilfer (verb)
Definition:
to steal things of small value.
Example:
He was caught pilfering (sweets) from the shop.

Knack (noun)
Definition:
a skill or an ability to do something easily and well.
Example:
She has the knack of making people feel comfortable.

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