Advanced Vocabulary List 6
- apathy
- Lack of interest or concern.
There is widespread apathy among the school staff.
Google Wiktionary - dismal
- Gloomy; drepressing; dreary.
When the weather is gloomy, I have a hard time getting motivated to do anything.
Google Wiktionary - dismay
- To cause the sudden loss of courage; to cause the feeling of consternation and distress.
We were dismayed by the president's policy reversal.
Google Wiktionary - emulation
- The imitation or copying of someone.
Fully classical kits, in emulation of German past glories, so "Chewbacca" basicly dedicated more time on the "Third Kit", cuz he wanted to return the Classic Green away shirt of Germany (last years red, black, gray), and the classic home kit all in white (without lines or motiffs) and trim and collar black. - Week 2 Puma kit templates vote
Google Wiktionary - endeavor
- To try very hard to achieve something.
We hoped that the president would endeavor to help the people.
Google Wiktionary - frugal
- Thrifty; economical
Pent-up demand, as well as what I call frugal fatigue are starting to kick in. - CNN Transcript Nov 27, 2009
Google Wiktionary - impair
- To cause to diminish, as in strength, value, or quality: an injury that impaired my hearing; a severe storm impairing communications.
Without the bankruptcy financing, the remaining critical employees will likely depart, which would "impair" WorldSpace's ability to operate the satellites and continue as a going concern, Samara said. - WorldSpace Files for Bankruptcy, Listing $2.12 Billion in Debt
Google Wiktionary - mercenary
- A professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army.
The war was fought mostly by mercenaries.
Google Wiktionary - naive
- Lacking experience.
It was naive of me to think that the governor actually cared about the people living in his state.
Google Wiktionary - stringent
- Imposing rigorous standards of performance; severe: stringent safety measures.
Mary has been on a stringent diet for months.
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