1st August Flashcards
exemplify
Exemplifying something can also mean make it clearer by offering an illustration or an example.
Nothing better exemplified the dysfunctional and confused state of American politics than this week’s split-screen news cycle.
To her mind, this exemplified how sexist not only the Italian language was but the Italian culture.
steadfast
Someone who is firm and determined in a belief or a position can be called steadfast in that view.
Someone can be steadfast in a belief, an effort, a plan, or even a refusal.
Goldberg notes that he asked Alexander several times if they were intoxicated when they made the decision, and each time he remained steadfast that they were not.
destitute
When you think of the word destitute, which means poor or lacking other necessities of life.
A very, very tight budget is poor. Living on the streets is destitute.
destitute of money, destitute of friends, destitute of experience.
Poverty, lack of access to land, corruption and a increasing economic polarization all play a role in keeping rural communities destitute.
When they arrived, they saw destitute villages and people living in poverty, but were forced to stay.
tact
To talk carefully without hurting anyone’s feelings, that’s tact.
Politicians have tact, which makes them good at speaking about sensitive matters without making fools of themselves.
To remain intact.
A Conservative Party source said: “Rob Roberts isn’t helping himself by brazenly walking around Parliament with just a week left of the House sitting. He needs to show some contrition and tact.
We will be monitoring this bill closely to ensure North Dakotans’ constitutional right to abortion remains in tact.”
pastoral
Use the adjective pastoral to describe the countryside, particularly an idealized view of the country.
Her remains soon will travel under a Native American escort to St. Paul Island in Alaska and will be buried with family members at a pastoral cemetery by the sea.
ploy
A ploy is a clever plan that helps you get what you want.
A manipulative little girl might shed tears simply as a ploy to get her mother to buy her ice cream.
The multimillionaire denies his run for office is a ploy to generate more publicity.
leery
You can use the adjective leery to describe someone who’s suspicious of a person or situation.
Being leery is being distrustful. If you’re leery, it will probably show on your face and in your posture.
