deft
(adj) skilful, quick, clever e.g. Her movements were deft and quick. e.g. He is very deft at…
detain
(v) to delay someone for a short period of time e.g. “I’m sorry for being late as…
delude
(v) to make someone believe something that is not true e.g. He’s deluding himself if he thinks…
cunning
(adj) having the skill of tricking others to achieve something e.g. A cunning look flashed in her…
copious
(adj) in large amounts e.g. The host served copious amounts of wine during the dinner party. synonyms:…
conspicuous
(adj) very noticeable or attracting attention which is often unwanted e.g. Because he was so tall, he…
confide
(v) to tell something secret or personal to someone who you trust not to tell anyone else e.g. I confided in my friend about the huge fear I…
commotion
(n) a sudden, short period, of noise, confusion, or excited movement e.g. The K-pop star’s arrival caused…
cantankerous
(adj) bad-tempered, uncooperative, and argumentative e.g. There is only one person living on the whole floor who…
bombard
(v) to attack a place or person continuously with bombs or missiles (literal) e.g. Last night, the…
brandish
(v) to wave something in the air, especially a weapon, in a threatening or excited way e.g.…
bluff
(v) try to deceive someone as to one’s abilities or intentions e.g. He seems to know a…
barricade
(n) a line or pile of objects put together to stop people from entering/exiting the place e.g.…
banish
(v) 1. to send someone away, especially from their country/home town, and not allowed to return e.g.…
aptitude
(n) a natural ability to do something e.g. It is a stereotype that all women have the…
aplomb
(n) self-assurance and confidence e.g. Diana conducted the meeting with great aplomb. synonyms: self-assurance, composure other word…
apprehensive
(adj): fearful or anxious that something bad or unpleasant will happen e.g. He felt apprehensive about going…
adversary
(n) one’s opponent in a contest, conflict or dispute e.g. Davis beat his adversary in the quarter-finals…
audacious
(adj): daring bold, extremely original e.g. He described the plan as being ambitious and audacious. synonyms: bold,…
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