Interesting words that makes you intelligent:
juxtaposition – To place two ideas side by side.
The author used juxtaposition to contrast an idea of love with jealousy.
debauchery – Immoral, corrupt, or indulgent.
The church frowns against acts of debauchery.
Tantamount – Equivalent to an idea or object.
In not replying to the RSVP, it was tantamount in saying that you couldn’t make it to the wedding.
Plight – A predicament or danger.
The work done by the soup kitchen seeks to solve the hunger plight of the homeless.
Inundate – To overwhelm
Amazon.com was inundated with calls around the Christmas season.
Clandestine – To do something in secret, perhaps with hidden aims.
The clandestine acts of the Freemason Society are well guarded among members.
Facetious – Playful humor.
I was being facetious when I mentioned that you look fat in that dress.
Conundrum – A riddle or difficult problem.
The energy crisis conundrum has the attention of scientists all around the world.
Amorous – To display love or affection.
The amorous atmosphere of the honeymoon was accented with rose petals and soft music.
Capitulate – To surrender or give up.
The choice to capitulate was considered when I noticed my mother wouldn’t let me leave the dinner table without eating the broccoli.
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