Pillage (Verb)

To plunder; rob

The town was quickly pillaged after the storm knocked the power out.”

 

Tangible (Adjective)

Able to be touched

“I don’t believe in fairy tales; I only believe in that which is tangible.”

 

Pragmatic (Adjective)

Practical

It was a pragmatic decision to put the stimulus check in the bank.”

 

Nescience (Noun)

Ignorance

“The nescience of some people is appalling.”

 

Mediocre (Adjective)

Ordinary; adequate

The homeowner won’t hire Joe the Painter again because his work was mediocre.”

 

Jocular (Adjective)

Funny

He was jocular after only a couple of drinks.”

 

Infuse (Verb)

To introduce wholly

I didn’t stay long because the place was infused with the aroma of bug killer.”

 

Prosaic (Adjective)

Common

The gown was so prosaic that Ellen would not wear it; she likes to make a grand entrance.”

 

Pontificate (Verb)

To preach

Sally’s father pontificates every time she has a date.”

 

Array (Noun)

Large quantity

“There is a wide array of online study guides.”



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