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Lesson 31

Posted by KurioCT | Sep 11, 2026 | Improve Your Vocabulary | 0 |

Lesson 31

1. Cajole – to persuade someone to do something by repeatedly encouraging, flattering, or gently pressuring them.

   Example Sentence: She managed to cajole her brother into helping her clean the room

2. Implacable – unable to be calmed, persuaded, or made less angry

   Example Sentence: The judge was implacable and refused to reduce the criminal’s sentence

3. Obsequious – excessively eager to please someone, especially someone more powerful

   Example Sentence: His obsequious behaviour toward the manager made his colleagues uncomfortable

4. Quixotic – extremely idealistic or impractical, often in a charming or unrealistic way

   Example Sentence: His quixotic plan to end poverty overnight was admirable but unrealistic

5. Venerable – worthy of great respect because of age, wisdom, or importance

   Example Sentence: The venerable professor was respected by generations of students

6. Apathy – a lack of interest, concern, or enthusiasm

   Example Sentence: His apathy toward the election surprised everyone who knew how strongly he once felt about politics

7. Prosaic – ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination

   Example Sentence: What began as an exciting adventure soon became a prosaic routine of work and chores

8. Reclusive – avoiding other people and preferring to live alone or privately

   Example Sentence: The reclusive author rarely gave interviews or appeared in public

9. Hapless – unfortunate or unlucky

   Example Sentence: The hapless traveller missed his train, lost his wallet, and arrived at the hotel after midnight

10. Mendacious – not telling the truth; dishonest or lying

    Example Sentence: The reporter exposed the politician’s mendacious claims with evidence

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