Daily Word List - Set 13

1. Outnumber: be more numerous than.

Example: Women were outnumbered by men in the civil department of the university.

2. Uproot: pull (something, especially a tree or plant) out of the ground, move (someone) from their home or a familiar location.

Example:  The dynasty was uprooted by the valiant tribe.

3. Extravagant: being excessive or overdone.

Example: She always sent extravagant gifts to her daughter.

4. Petite: being small in size.

Example: The petite woman ordered with her arms crossed.

5. Scorn: a feeling of contempt for something or someone, a feeling of contempt or disgust for something.

Example: Though he did not mean to scorn the girl, his rejection came off as extremely offensive.

6. Gaze: a steady and intense look.

Example: Alex shifted a faintly amused gaze to Carmen.

7. Shrewd:  sharp or intelligent with practical concerns.

Example: Suresh gave Geeta shrewd look.

8. Anticipate regard as probable; expect or predict.

Example: It was uncanny the way he could anticipate trouble.

9. Caravan:  large covered vehicle.

Example: It is an important centre for caravan routes and has a considerable trade.

10. Chivalry: the medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code

Example: I saw chivalry and flags of truce in 1805




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