Verb
Adjective
Noun
100

Denote

Syllable: (de note)

Definition: 1) Indicate. To be a sing of. 2) To mean explicitly. 

Examples: Dark cloud denotes rain.

Denotation (noun)

100

Abrasive

Syllable: (a bra sive)

Definition: 1) rude and unfriendly (adjective). 2) a substance used for polishing, or cleaning a hard surface. (noun)

Examples: The man has an abrasive attitude towards his colleague.

100

Adage

Syllable: (a dage) 

Definition: A short statement that expresses a general truth. A old and wise saying. 

Examples: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" is a common adage in English. 

200

Emulate

Syllable: (e mu late) 

Definition: To copy something achieved by someone else and try to do it as well as they have. 

Examples: Although she only gets second place, she will try to emulate the success of the winner in the future. 

Emulation (noun)

200

Figurative

Syllable: (fi gu ra tive)

Definition: Not literal. 

Example: "My feet are killing me" is an example of figurative language. 

200

Allusion

Syllable: (A llu sion)

Definition: Something that is said or written that tries to make you think of a particular thing or person. 

Examples: The story of The Lion King has an allusion to Hamlet, a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. 

Allude (verb), allusive (adjective) 

300

Attire

Syllable: (at tire)

Definition: clothes (especially formal ones) 

Examples: Before going to the office, she always puts on her best attire. 

400

Cadence

Syllable: (ca dence)

Definition: Rhythm. The beat or time of a motion or activity. 

Examples: This song is popular because its cadence is easy to be followed by the audiences.  

500

Despair

Syllable: (des pair)

Definition: The loss or absence of hope.

Examples: After failing the test, he is overcome by despair. 


600

Fallacy

Syllable: (fal la cy)

Definition: A mistaken belief.

Examples: Drinking cold water is bad for our healthy is a fallacy that many people believe. 

Fallacious (adjective) 

700

Hindrance

Syllable: (hin drance)

Definition: Something that makes it more difficult for you to do something. An obstacle. 

Examples: The heavy backpack becomes a hindrance that prevents the man from reaching his destination. 

Hinder (verb)

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