Become Extraordinary
(ad-yuh-lay-shuhn) (Noun) Meaning: Excessive admiration or praise Usage: 1. The movie star enjoyed the ______ of his fans but longed for privacy. 2. Her speech was met with such ______…
(ad-yuh-layt) (Verb) Meaning: To praise (someone) excessively or obsequiously Usage: 1. Fans would often ______ their favorite singer, showering him with compliments. 2. She didn’t enjoy the way her assistant…
(uh-droit) (Adjective) Meaning: Very skillful and quick in the way one thinks or moves Usage: 1. The magician was so ______ that the audience couldn’t follow his moves. 2. Her…
(uh-dawrn) (Verb) Meaning: To decorate or add beauty to, typically with ornaments Usage: Read this story to remember this word: In a kingdom where grey skies perpetually loomed, a young…
(ad·MON·i·tory) (Adjective) Meaning: Giving or conveying a warning or reprimand. Usage: 1. His tone became admonitory as he discussed the dangers of reckless driving. <br>2. The sign’s admonitory message cautioned…
(ad·MON·ish) (Verb) Meaning: Warn or reprimand someone firmly. Usage: 1. She was admonished for her unauthorized absence. <br>2. He admonished the child gently, hoping to improve his behavior. Read this…
(AD·junkt) (Noun) Meaning: Something added to another thing but not essential to it. Usage: 1. A computer is an adjunct to learning, but not its replacement. <br>2. He works as…
(uh·JOO·di·kate) (Verb) Meaning: To make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or disputed matter. Usage: 1. The committee will adjudicate claims made by employees. <br>2. He was called…
(ad·HEE·siv) (Noun) Meaning: A substance used for sticking objects or materials together; sticky. Usage: 1. We used a strong adhesive to repair the broken vase. <br>2. The labels are printed…