Become Extraordinary
(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,…
(uh·KYOOT) (Adjective) Meaning: Present or experienced to a severe or intense degree. Usage: 1. He felt acute pain in his chest. <br>2. The country is in acute need of reform.…
(AK·yoo·men) (Noun) Meaning: The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain. Usage: 1. His business acumen was well respected. <br>2. She showed exceptional acumen…
(uh·KYOO·uh·tee) (Noun) Meaning: Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing. Usage: 1. Her visual acuity was unmatched. <br>2. The job requires intellectual acuity. Read this story to remember this…
(AK·choo·ate) (Verb) Meaning: Cause (a machine or device) to operate. Usage: 1. The sensor will _____________the alarm. 2. He ____________d the sprinkler system manually. Read this story to remember this…