Decorum – proper and polite behaviour, especially in formal situations
Example Sentence – The teacher reminded the class to maintain decorum during the assembly.
Goofy – silly or playful in a way that makes people laugh
Example Sentence – His goofy dance moves made everyone at the party smile.
Blemish – a small mark or flaw that spoils something’s appearance
Example Sentence – The scratch was a minor blemish on an otherwise perfect phone screen.
Reverence – deep respect or admiration
Example Sentence – The students spoke with reverence about their favourite coach.
Pontificate – to speak in a long, confident way as if you are always right
Example Sentence – He began to pontificate about politics, even though no one had asked.
Meander – to move or talk in a slow, wandering way without a clear direction
Example Sentence – The river meanders through the countryside.
Cliffhanger – a tense ending that leaves the audience eager to know what happens next
Example Sentence – The episode ended on a cliffhanger, so I had to watch the next one.
Altruism – selfless concern for the well-being of others
Example Sentence – Donating anonymously showed her true altruism.
Withdraw – to pull back or remove oneself from a situation
Example Sentence – He decided to withdraw from the competition due to an injury.
Shoal – a shallow area of water or a large group of fish
Example Sentence – A shoal of fish swam past the coral reef.
