Diffident – lacking confidence; shy
Example Sentence: He sounded diffident when presenting his idea, even though it was brilliant.
Hob – the flat top surface of a stove used for cooking
Example Sentence: She placed the pan on the hob and waited for the oil to heat.
Maim – to injure severely, causing lasting damage
Example Sentence: The sharp tools could maim someone if not handled properly.
Phial – a small glass bottle used for storing liquids, often medicine
Example Sentence: The researcher carefully labelled each phial before placing it on the shelf.
Photogenic – looking attractive in photographs
Example Sentence: The puppy was so photogenic that every picture looked perfect.
Twinge – a sudden, slight pain or emotional pang
Example Sentence: He felt a twinge in his ankle after the long run.
Tacit – understood or implied without being stated directly
Example Sentence: Their tacit agreement allowed them to work together smoothly.
Squeamish – easily disgusted or made faint by unpleasant things
Example Sentence: She grew squeamish at the thought of watching a surgery video.
Sulk – to be silent, gloomy, or bad-tempered out of disappointment
Example Sentence: He tended to sulk whenever plans didn’t go his way.
Xenon – a heavy, colourless gas used in lights and scientific devices
Example Sentence: The lamp glowed brightly thanks to the xenon bulb inside. Diffident – lacking confidence; shy
