Understanding Vocabulary: Traipse, Murky, Prominent, and More
Explore this vocabulary set featuring words like "traipse," "murky," "prominent," and others. Each word comes with its definition and example sentences to illustrate its use. From the adventurous "intrepid" to the troubling "dire," this guide boosts understanding of varied terms that describe action, qualities, and states. Perfect for students and language enthusiasts looking to enhance their lexicon, this vocabulary set is essential for anyone interested in mastering nuanced language expression.
Understanding Vocabulary: Traipse, Murky, Prominent, and More
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traipse (verb) • To walk or move slowly, tiredly
murky (adjective) • Dark and unclear
prominent (adjective) • Important or noticeable
degrade (verb) • To treat with disrespect
Aghast (adjective) • Very frightened
Dire (adjective) • Terrible, drastic
repertory (noun) • A supply of things, a collection
latent (adjective) • Not yet developed
Intrepid (adjective) • Courageous, bold
habitable (adjective) • Suitable or good enough to live in
SENTENCES • 1. We traipsed through the heavy brush and rested by the tree. • 2. The polluted water was murky with chemicals. • 3. A prominent board member was responsible for factory’s waste management. • 4.The board member clearly degraded the factory’s high standards. • 5.Our class was aghast at the pollution in the once clean river. • 6. The plants and animals in the area were in a dire situation. • 7.We gave the factory a printed repertory of our complaints. • 8.The owner of the factory was latent in responding to our worries. • 9. Our intrepid class urged the factory to clean up after itself. • 10. The river surrounding the factory became clean and habitable once again.