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Vocabulary Fun Facts (English)

How many English words can you tell that end in “mt”? You would be surprised to know there is only one such word.

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“Wary” is an adjective that means being careful or cautious. Its other synonyms include alert, safe, watching out, while antonyms include negligent, careless, and rash.

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The word “parochial” is a Late English word that means confined or restricted within a border. Its synonym is small-minded, while the opposite would be open-minded.

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Aplomb means evenness of temper. Synonyms of aplomb include confidence and self-trust, while its opposites include agitation and discomposure. This word is said to have first been used in 1818.

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Your performance exceeded everyone’s expectations. The word exceeded means to surpass or in greater number in size. It has been derived from an Old French word, "exceeder.

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The word voracious means "excessively eager." It is often confused with the word veracious which means honest and truthful. It has been obtained from the Latin verb "vorare.”

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The word inevitable means bound to happen. It is an adjective whose synonyms include unavoidable and inescapable. It can also be used as a noun or an adverb.

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The synonyms of “perspicacious” include clever, shrewd, and wise. The opposites are dull and stupid. It is an adjective that means having an understanding of things.

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The word “saying” means an observation regarding something. Words having similar meanings include aphorism and maxim, while their opposites include challenging and disbelieving.

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The word derived means to obtain something. Here the medicine has been obtained from a tropical plant, and hence the appropriate word is derived.

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These laws will impact the entire population. The word impact is a noun that means influence or have a marked effect. It has been derived from the Latin word "impingere.”