Just Vocabulary | ESL Podcast for learning SAT and GRE vocabulary

Interim (adjective, noun) Definition: (adj.) serving during an intermediate interval of time; (n.) the time between one event or period and another Example Sentences: – When the Prime Minister collapsed of a heart attack, John...

Indigenous (adjective) Definition: naturally living in a place or country without having moved there–originating there Example Sentences: – The nursery only sold plants that were indigenous to California. – Most of the indigenous people of...

Prospect (noun, verb) Definition: (n.) 1. the possibility of future success; 2. something that is expected to happen in the future; 3. someone who is likely to be interested in purchasing a product or service;...

Preempt (verb) Definition: 1. to prevent someone from doing something by doing it first, or by doing something else that would make it impossible or unnecessary for the other person to do what he intended;...

Pervade (verb) Definition:  to spread and be distributed throughout Example Sentences: We know our grandmother is cooking because the delicious smells pervade the whole house. There was a pervasive feeling of disappointment among the partygoers...

Overture (noun) Definition: an introduction; an action made to gain a favorable response; the introductory section of a piece of literature or music Example Sentences: The company executives made an overture to the union members...

Incursion (noun) Definition: Hostile invasion of a territory Example Sentences: The military’s plan called for a quick and unexpected incursion into the neighboring country. I didn’t appreciate the incursion of my neighbor’s wet and muddy...

Propagate (verb) Definition: To breed a plant or animal naturally from the parent. Spread or promote an idea or information. Example Sentences: Frank propogates herbs and sells them in the market. The school will not...

Ponderous (adjective) Definition: 1. Slow and clumsy because of great weight. 2. (especially of speech or writing) dull or laborious. Ponderous describes a person’s manner, or their manner of speaking. Example Sentences: – Marc’s style...

Panegyric (noun) Definition: A formal, high-minded speech can be described with a formal, high-minded word — the word panegyric, which is a very elaborate tribute to someone or something. You could consider most eulogies as...

Inconsequential (adjective) Definition: If something is considered of little worth or importance, it is inconsequential. Example Sentences: – The rainy forecast is totally inconsequential — the bowling tournament is inside! – Simona’s job seemed trivial...

Proscribe (verb) Definition: 1.To forbid, often by law. 2. to condemn or forbid as harmful or unlawful Example Sentences: – Torture of prisoners is proscribed by international law. – The Athletics Federation has banned the...

Novelty (noun) Definition: 1. The quality of being new and unusual. 2. Something that has not been experienced before and so is interesting. Example Sentences: – It’s fun to buy little local novelties when you...

Inalienable (adjective) Definition: Not subject to being taken away from or given away by the possessor. If you say that someone has an inalienable right to something, you are emphasizing that they have a right...

Voluminous (adjective) Definition: Something that is voluminous is very large or contains a lot of things. It has the capacity to fill a large volume or several volumes. Example Sentences: – The report was too...