alacrity (n)
/əˈlakrɪti/
eagerness, enthusiasm, quickness
Brisk and cheerful readiness
burgeon (v)
/ˈbəːdʒ(ə)n/
grow, flourish, put forth new shoots
Begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish
deleterious (adj)
/ˌdɛlɪˈtɪərɪəs/
harmful
euphemism (n)
/ˈjuːfəmɪz(ə)m/
a polite phrase to cover something unpleasant
hypocritical (adj)
/ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkl/
insincere
Behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case
eager (v)
/ˈiːɡə/
Strongly wanting to do or have something
enthusiasm (n)
/ɪnˈθjuːzɪaz(ə)m/
Intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
flourish (v)
/ˈflʌrɪʃ/
- (v) (Of a living organism) grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly congenial environment
- (v) Wave (something) about to attract attention
- (n) A bold or extravagant gesture or action, made especially to attract attention
- (n) An impressive and successful act or period
forth (adv)
/fɔːθ/
- Out and away from a starting point
2. Onwards in time
insincere (adj)
/ɪnsɪnˈsɪə/
Not expressing genuine feelings
vigorous (adj)
/ˈvɪɡ(ə)rəs/
Strong, healthy, and full of energy
congenial (adj)
/kənˈdʒiːnɪəl/
(Of a person) pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to one’s own
extravagant (adj)
/ɪkˈstravəɡ(ə)nt/
Lacking restraint in spending money or using resources
arrogant (adj)
/ˈarəɡ(ə)nt/
Having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities
frailty (n)
/ˈfreɪlti/
The condition of being weak and delicate
