Word: elusive (adjective) - something difficult to achieve, catch, find, understand or remember. Noun: elusiveness Adverb: elusively Sentence (adjective): I always find the solution to the last maths question quite elusive.
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Word: eloquent (adjective) - ability to clearly express ideas or feelings in an effective, persuasive way. Noun: eloquence Adverb: eloquently Sentence (adjective): Mrs Smith's eloquent speech convinced the council to reconsider her proposal.
Word: euphoria (noun) - intense happiness. Adjectives: euphoric Adverb: euphorically Sentence (noun): Her euphoria after winning the competition made everyone around her smile.
Word: meticulous (adjective) - showing great care and accuracy. Noun: meticulousness Adverb: meticulously Sentence (adjective): Her meticulous planning resulted in the best party ever.
Word: quintessential (adjective) - perfect example, especially of the quality of something. Noun: quintessence Adverb: quintessentially Sentence (adjective): Vegemite toast for breakfast followed by a lamington for morning tea used to be the quintessential way to start the day in Australia.
Word: braggart (noun) - a person who loudly and excessively boasts about themselves; a show-off. Adjective: braggart Sentence (noun): The children ignored the braggart and continued working on their projects. Sentence (adjective): His big brother is such a braggart! His braggart comments are intolerable!
Word: discrepancy (noun) - an unexpected difference or inconsistency between two or more things. Adjective: discrepant Sentence: After Tom and Sue both counted the money again, there was still a discrepancy in their final amounts.
Word: belie (verb) - give a false impression of, often keeping something hidden. Sentence: Sophie's smile belied her true feelings.
Word: conundrum (noun) - confusing, difficult or impossible question or problem. Sentence: Knowing how to fix her old car was a conundrum her father was willing to tackle.
Word: vitriol (noun) - cruel, hateful, bitter language; criticism that expresses intense resentment. Also a sulfate of some metals such as iron, zinc, copper. Adjective: vitriolic Adverb: vitriolically Sentence: The vitriol from some members of the public made it impossible for him to finish his speech.
Word: specious (adjective) - describes an argument or claim that seems correct or believable on the surface, but is incorrect. Noun: speciousness Adverb: speciously Sentence: Tom's specious excuse fooled his parents, but not his siblings.
Word: ubiquitous (adjective) - everywhere or seeming to be. Noun: ubiquity Adverb: ubiquitously Sentence: Technology is so ubiquitous it's impossible to live lifestyles anything close to those of our ancestors.
Word: intrepid (adjective) - adventurous, fearless despite danger. Adverb: intrepidly Sentence: Knowing it was her only escape, the intrepid hiker bravely crossed the rickety bridge.