Become Extraordinary
(uh·DHEER·ent) (Noun) Meaning: Someone who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas. Usage: 1. She has long been an adherent of the environmental movement. 2. As an adherent…
(AD·uh·kwut) (Adjective) Meaning: Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity. Usage: 1. The food was adequate but not exceptional. 2. His knowledge of the subject was adequate for the exam.…
(uh·DEPT) (Adjective) Meaning: Very skilled or proficient at something. Usage: 1. She is adept at identifying rare birds. 2. He became adept in multiple languages. Read this story to remember…
(AD·uld) (Adjective) Meaning: Confused and unable to think clearly. Usage: 1. After working for 48 hours straight, his thoughts were addled. 2. The heat left her feeling addled and dehydrated.…
(AD·ul) (Verb) Meaning: To make unable to think clearly; confuse. Usage: 1. The complex instructions only served to addle his mind. 2. Too much wine can addle the brain. Read…
(uh·DEN·dum) (Noun) Meaning: An item of additional material, typically omissions, added at the end of a book or other publication. Usage: 1. The author included an addendum with updates to…
(uh·DAPT) (Verb) Meaning: Make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose; modify. Usage: 1. The species had to adapt to survive. <br>2. She adapted the novel for the screen.…
(AD·uh·mant) (Adjective) Meaning: Refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind. Usage: 1. She was adamant that they follow the rules. <br>2. Despite the criticism, he remained adamant about…
(AD·ij) (Noun) Meaning: A proverb or short statement expressing a general truth. Usage: 1. The adage “actions speak louder than words” guided his decisions. <br>2. She often quoted the adage,…