RESEMBLE
To RESEMBLE means to look like or be similar to someone or something. (verb)
The shape of Italy RESEMBLES a long boot.
ALBEIT
ALBEIT is a word that is used to add information that reduces the force or importance of what was just said. (conjunction)
He accepted the lower-paying job offer in Tokyo, ALBEIT with some hesitation.
AMBIGUOUS
Something AMBIGUOUS is unclear, confusing or uncertain, especially because it can be understood in more than one way. (adjective)
The Prime Minister’s AMBIGUOUS statement confused the journalists.
GROWTH
GROWTH is an increase in the amount, number, or size of something. (noun)
There has been enormous GROWTH in Artificial Intelligence over the past 10 years.
HONEST
Someone who is HONEST always tells the truth and does not cheat or steal. (adjective)
All her life, she has been an HONEST and hard-working person.
INVOKE
To INVOKE something means that you take an action because a law allows or forces you to do so. (verb)
The United Nations INVOKED economic sanctions because the country refused to give up its nuclear weapons program.
LAYER
A LAYER is piece of material or substance that covers a surface that is between two other things. (noun)
She had not cleaned up for several week so a thick LAYER of dust covered the bedroom floor.
MURDER
MURDER the deliberate and illegal killing of a person. (noun)
It was raining on the night of the MURDER and muddy footprints were found inside the house.
INTERVAL
An INTERVAL is the period of time between event or activities. (noun)
There is usually a 15-minute halftime INTERVAL in a soccer match.
INFANT
An INFANT is a baby or very young child. (noun)
The happy new father proudly showed off the photo of his newborn INFANT.
AGRICULTURAL
Something AGRICULTURAL is related to the practice or science of farming. (adjective)
Imported AGRICULTURAL products are often cheaper, but are often of poorer quality and taste.
BLAME
To BLAME someone is to say or think that she is responsible for something bad. (verb)
The police BLAMED poor weather for the increase in car accidents last weekend.
EMBED
To EMBED means to put something firmly or deeply into something else. (verb)
His feelings of anxiety were deeply EMBEDDED in his personality.
FRACTION
A small amount or portion of something is a FRACTION. (noun)
She bought her bag at a FRACTION of the retail price.
PUNISHMENT
PUNISHMENT is a form of sanction or penalty for doing something wrong. (noun)
The PUNISHMENT should fit the the crime.
RANGE
A RANGE is a variety of things of a particular type or category.
The restaurant offers a wide RANGE of fresh seafood.
REWARD
A REWARD is a thing that you are given because you have done something good, worked hard, etc. (noun)
Parents often give their children REWARDS for passing exams.
ARREST
If the police ARREST someone, they take them away to ask them about a crime that they might have committed (verb)
He was ARRESTED when customs officers found drugs in his bag.
BOUNDARY
A BOUNDARY IS a real or imagined line that marks the edge or limit of something (noun)
National BOUNDARIES are becoming increasingly meaningless in the global economy.
TERMINOLOGY
TERMINOLOGY is a set of specialized words and expressions related to a specific subject area. (noun)
One of the hardest things when studying linguistics is learning all the right TERMINOLOGY.
EMPHASIZE
To EMPHASIZE something means to indicate that it is particularly important or true, or to draw special attention to it. (verb)
The report EMPHASIZED the importance of improving safety standards.
OCCURRENCE
An OCCURRENCE is something that happens. (noun)
Earthquakes are an unusual OCCURRENCE in England but are not totally unknown.
POSSESS
If you POSSESS something, you have it or own it. (verb)
Different workers POSSESS different skills.
UNDERGO
UNDERGO means to experience something that is unpleasant or something that involves a change (verb)
She must UNDERGO major surgery to repair her damaged heart.
