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Recollection
Definition- a memory; something that is remembered or recalled
Sentence- to the best of my recollection no one ever had a bad word to say about him
Synonyms- memory, remembrance, impression, reminiscence -
Profound
Definition- intellectually deep; showing a lot of knowledge
Sentence- profound social changes
Synonyms- heartfelt, intense, keen, great, extreme, acute, severe, sincere, earnest, deep, deep-seated, overpowering, overwhelming, fervent, ardent -
Prestige
Definition- status or influence; importance based on reputation
Sentence- he experienced a tremendous increase in prestige following his victory
Synonym- tatus, standing, stature, reputation, repute, regard, fame, note, renown, honor, esteem, celebrity, importance, prominence, influence, eminence -
Sheepish
Definition- shy, bashful
Sentence- a sheepish grin
Synonyms- embarrassed, uncomfortable, hangdog, self-conscious -
Serene
Definition- peacefully and calmly
Sentence- She smiled a serene smile
Synonyms- calm, composed, tranquil, peaceful, untroubled, relaxed, at ease, unperturbed, unruffled, unworried -
Avert
Definition- look or turn away
Sentence- she averted her eyes during the more violent scenes
Synonym- turn aside, turn away -
Hasty
Definition- hurried and rush
Sentence- a hasty attempt to defuse the situation
Synonyms- quick, hurried, fast, swift, rapid, speedy, brisk -
Indolence
Definition- laziness
Sentence- I was going to work, but my indolence overcome me.
Synonym- laziness, idleness, slothfulness, sloth, shiftlessness, inactivity, inaction, inertia, sluggishness, lifelessness, lethargy, languor, languidness, torpor, torpidity; -
Unnerving
Definition- unsettling and upsetting
Sentence- the bleakness of his gaze unnerved her'
Synonym- demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit, daunt, alarm, frighten, dismay -
Requisitioned
Definition- to demand or take
Sentence- I had to make various requisitions for staff and accommodations
Synonym- order, request, call, application, claim, demand -
Conspicuous
Definition- noticeable; easy to see
Synonyms- easily seen, clear, visible, noticeable, discernible, perceptible, detectable
Sentence- e was very thin, with a conspicuous Adam's apple -
Self-conscious
Definition- uncomfortably; showing that you are embarrassed
Synonyms- embarrassed, uncomfortable, uneasy, nervous
Sentence- I feel a bit self-conscious parking my scruffy old car -
Tentatively
Definition- Uncertainty and hesitantly
Synonym- Conditionally
Sentence- the project is tentatively scheduled for next year -
Torrent
Definition- a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.
Sentence- rain poured down in torrents
Synonyms- flood, deluge, inundation, spate, cascade, cataract, rush, stream, current, flow, overflow, tide -
Obsolete
Definition- no longer produced or used; out of date
Sentence- the disposal of old and obsolete machinery
Synonym- outdated, out of date, outmoded, old-fashioned, -
Unwieldy
Definition- difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight
Sentence- the first mechanical clocks were large and unwieldy
Synonyms- cumbersome, unmanageable, unmaneuverable; awkward, clumsy, massive, heavy, hefty, ponderous, bulky, weighty -
Wincing
Definition- give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress
Sentence- he winced at the disgust in her voice
Synonyms- grimace, make a face, flinch, blanch, start -
Fretful
Definition- uneasy or distressed
Sentence- the baby was crying with a fretful whimper
Synonyms- distressed, upset, miserable, unsettled, uneasy, ill at ease, uncomfortable, edgy, agitated, worked up, tense, stressed, restive, fidgety, antsy -
Admonition
Definition - warning
Sentence- the old judge's admonition to the jury on this point was particularly weighty
Synonyms- advice, counsel, forewarning -
Relinquished
Definition- voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.
Sentence- he relinquished his managerial role to become chief executive
Synonyms- renounce, give up/away, hand over, let go of
