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First Unite's Vocab
First Unit's Vocabulary Items
Term | Definition |
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Detriment(n) | Something that causes damage, harm, or loss example: Our real task is to maintain this position of disparity without detriment to our national security. |
Ostentatious(adj) | Meant to impress others example: a simple design that is glamorous without being ostentatious |
Optimum(adj) | Best possible example: Choose a plot that receives optimum sunshine and avoid steep slopes. |
Facetious(adj) | Humorous example: a facetious remark |
Vicarious(adj) | Not experienced directly example: this catalog brings vicarious pleasure in luxury living |
Dexterous(adj) | Skillful in using hands or body example: a dexterous pianist |
Scrupulous(adj) | Conscientious example: the research has been carried out with scrupulous attention to detail |
Gregarious(adj) | Sociable example: he was a popular and gregarious man |
Discretion(n) | Good judgment example: she knew she could rely on his discretion |
Sensory(adj) | Having to do with senses example: sensory input |