Vocabulary List 6

Study Notes

Cordial (adj): Warm and friendly; showing heartfelt kindness.
Corpulent (adj): Excessively fat; having a large, bulky body.
Deft (adj): Skillful and quick in movement or action.
Denizen (n): An inhabitant or occupant of a particular place.
Elicit (v): To draw out or bring forth (a response or information).
Exult (v): To show or feel triumphant joy; to celebrate enthusiastically.
Facet (n): One side or aspect of something, especially one part of a larger whole.
Fluctuate (v): To change frequently; to vary irregularly.
Interpose (v): To place between two things or intervene, often in a disruptive way.
Jaunty (adj): Lively, cheerful, and self-confident in manner or appearance.
Nebulous (adj): Unclear or vague; lacking definite shape or form.
Obstinate (adj): Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action.
Reciprocal (adj): Given or done in return; mutual.
Serf (n): A laborer bound to work on a noble's land, historically found in feudal societies.
Sporadic (adj): Occurring at irregular intervals; not constant or steady.

Example 1: Despite their differences, Nick greeted Tom with a cordial handshake, showing genuine warmth.
Example 2: The corpulent man struggled to fit through the doorway.
Example 3: A deft surgeon performed the operation with great skill.
Example 4: The denizen of the forest knew the best paths.
Example 5: The lawyer tried to elicit information from the witness.
Example 6: The team exulted after winning the championship game.
Example 7: The painting showcased different facets of the artist's style.
Example 8: Stock prices can fluctuate significantly throughout the day.
Example 9: The mediator tried to interpose between the warring factions.
Example 10: The jaunty young man strutted down the street.
Example 11: The statement was nebulous and difficult to understand.
Example 12: She was obstinate in her refusal to listen to reason.
Example 13: The relationship between the two countries was reciprocal.
Example 14: In feudal times, many were serfs bound to the land.
Example 15: Sporadic rain showers made the hiking difficult.