Just Vocabulary | ESL Podcast for learning SAT and GRE vocabulary

Vestige (noun) Definition: the remains or a trace of something that was there, but no longer exists Example Sentences: – The appendix is a vestige that no longer serves a purpose in the human body....

Abide (verb) Definition: 1. to tolerate (often used in the negative); 2. to last for a long time; 3. to live or reside; 4. to accept something or to follow something such as a rule...

Circuitous (adjective) Definition: 1. describes indirect, unclear speech or behavior; 2. having a circular, indirect course Example Sentences: – The CEO’s circuitous explanation of our solution was totally confusing and did not convince the client....

Compulsion (noun) Definition: 1. a force that makes somebody do something; 2. a strong urge to do or say something; 3. an irrational motive for doing something against one’s will Example Sentences: – Frank had...

Forge (verb) Definition: 1. to falsify and make a copy with the intent to deceive; 2. to form or bring into being especially by an expenditure of effort; 
3. to move ahead steadily and with...

Dexterous (Adjective) Definition: physically quick and skilful. Adroit, deft, and adept are all synonymous with dexterous. These words, however, do not have as strong of a noun form as dexterous with dexterity. Dexterity is a...

Sententious (adjective) Definition: 1. tending to use too many maxims; 2. given to moralizing; 3. concise, but full of meaning Example Sentences: – Lisa’s boss welcomed her sententious comments, which were succinct and to the...

Fruition (noun) Definition: 1. a state or point in which something has come to maturity or had a desired outcome; 2. the enjoyment of a desired outcome when it happens Example Sentences: – If Elon...

Cognate (adjective, noun) Definition: (adj.) 1. allied by blood–having a common ancestor or parentage; 2. in language, having the same root or origin; (n.) words that have the same root or languages that are genetically...

Accountability (noun) Definition: 1. responsibility to someone or something; 2. liability or answerability for something Example Sentences: – We don’t have enough accountability at the big banks; no one wants to take responsibility for bad...

Remuneration (noun) Definition: 1. payment or compensation for services rendered or losses sustained; 2. the act of paying or compensating someone Example Sentences: – The Labour Union is not asking for a lot; they just...

Curt (adjective) Definition: Spoken shortly and often rudely–terse. It’s similar to the words brief and concise, but those words usually have a positive connotation. curt means “short” in a negative, often impolite, way. Example Sentences:...

Factor (noun, verb) Definition: (n.) 1. an element contributing to the result of something; 2. a mathematical quantity multiplied with other numbers, or the amount by which something is multiplied; 3. a person or organization...

Weary (adjective) Definition:  (adj.) tired and out of energy; (v.) 1. to get tired of something or someone; 2. to make somebody tired or impatient. When you are weary, you are worn out; there has...

Defray (verb) Definition: 1. to offset costs or bear an expense; 2. to pay some or all of an expense Example Sentences: – We should be able to defray some of our expenses through money...