UNIT 1 1 TERSE Adjective Pronunciation turs Definition

UNIT 1

1. TERSE Adjective Pronunciation: turs Definition: brief and to the point; concise Sentence: When Heather becomes annoyed and wants to make her point, she becomes very terse.

2. COERCE Verb Pronunciation: koh-urs Definition: to force someone by threatening or physically overpowering them Sentence: The burglar’s confession was coerced by the police

3. DIVERSE Adjective Pronunciation: divers Definition: different; varied Sentence: Mike had a diverse education with degrees in medicine, law, and business.

4. ABATE Verb Pronunciation: ah-bait Definition: to reduce Sentence: When the storm finally abated, we continued out family party.

5. ABIDE Verb Pronunciation: ah-byde Definition: to remain; continue; stay; endure Sentence: Josh’s father always told him if he made a promise, he must abide by it.

6. GAMBIT Verb Pronunciation: gam-bit Definition: to take a risk for some advantage Sentence: The employee’s daring gambit won him a raise from his boss.

7. JAUNT Noun Pronunciation: jawnt Definition: to take a trip for fun Sentence: Jen always enjoys her annual jaunt to the mountains.

8. FRANK Adjective Pronunciation: frangk Definition: straightforward; open and sincere in expression Sentence: The doctor was frank about Angela’s diagnosis.

9. LITHE Adjective Pronunciation: lythe Definition: bending easily and gracefully Sentence: The lithe ballerina stretched her muscles before her performance.

10. AESTHETIC Adjective Pronunciation: es-thet-ik Definition: having to do with artistic beauty Sentence: Lauren molded the ugly lump of clay into an aesthetically pleasing masterpiece.