1. Crest – The top or highest point of something
Example Sentence: She stood on the crest of the hill and watched the sunrise spread across the valley.
2. Blunder – A careless mistake
Example Sentence: Realizing his blunder, he quickly corrected the report before anyone noticed.
3. Inflict – To cause something unpleasant or harmful.
Example Sentence: The storm threatened to inflict heavy damage on the coastal towns.
4. Menace – A person or thing that is dangerous or threatening.
Example Sentence: The stray dog looked harmless, but its low growl made it feel like a menace.
5. Ponder – To think about something carefully.
Example Sentence: He needed time to ponder the decision before giving an answer.
6. Salve – Something that soothes or heals.
Example Sentence: Her grandmother’s stories were a salve to her anxious mind.
7. Quintessential – Representing the most perfect or typical example of something.
Example Sentence: The quiet café was the quintessential place to read on a rainy afternoon.
8. Ambidextrous – Able to use both hands equally well.
Example Sentence: Being ambidextrous helped him play certain musical instruments with ease.
9. Devastated – Deeply shocked or upset; emotionally ruined.
Example Sentence: She was devastated when she heard the news about her friend.
10. Thesis – A statement or main idea that a piece of writing or argument is built around.
Example Sentence: His thesis argued that small habits can create lasting change.
