Loggerheads – in a state of strong disagreement or conflict
Example Sentence: The two partners were at loggerheads over how to expand their business.
Extenuating – serving to lessen the seriousness of something
Example Sentence: The judge considered the extenuating circumstances before giving the final verdict.
Miser – a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible
Example Sentence: The old miser refused to donate even a single rupee to charity.
Stealth – the act of moving or acting in a quiet, secret way to avoid notice
Example Sentence: The cat moved with stealth as it approached its prey.
Mime – a performer who tells a story using gestures and expressions without speaking
Example Sentence: The mime entertained the crowd with silent yet expressive actions.
Cloying – excessively sweet, rich, or sentimental to the point of being unpleasant
Example Sentence: The dessert was so cloying that she couldn’t finish it.
Backlash – a strong negative reaction to something
Example Sentence: The new policy sparked a public backlash from citizens.
Subliminal – operating below the level of conscious awareness
Example Sentence: The advertisement used subliminal messages to influence viewers.
Wondrous – inspiring a feeling of amazement or admiration
Example Sentence: The night sky looked wondrous, filled with countless stars.
Abundant – existing in large quantities; plentiful
Example Sentence: Fresh fruits are abundant in the market during summer.
