Meaning: to stand out, to be extravagant.
The word in a sentence:
This tree is flamboyant.
Its colours are vibrant and make it stand out.
This tree is flamboyant.
Vocabulary expansion:
Extravagant, fancy, elaborate, colourful
Top tip on vocabulary expansion: Try to substitute the word ‘flamboyant’ for another word all the while maintaining the original meaning.
Meaning: enthusiastic, in high spirits
Word in a sentence:
The girl in the picture is ebullient.
She is celebrating and having fun.
She is dressed up and she is taking part in carnival.
She is ebullient.
Vocabulary expansion
Excited
Elated
Meaning: to lie in the sun and relax.
The word in sentences:
The penguin is basking in the sun.
He has some shade but he is basking.
He is relaxing and luxuriating in the sun.
He is basking in the sun
Vocabulary expansion:
Relax
Loll
Loaf
Lie about
Relish
Delight in
Take joy in
Meaning: a lack of, an insufficient amount of.
Word in a sentence:
The people in the picture are trying to get water but there is a dearth of clean, fresh water.
Vocabulary expansion:
Scarcity
Lack of
an inadequacy of
Meaning: to be cautious
The cat is circumspect.
He is crouching between the grass and the leaves.
He is watching for danger from his hiding place.
He is circumspect.
Vocabulary expansion:
Careful
Prudent
Vigilant
Observing the lie of the land
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