Daily Reading: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (day 5)

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Today’s Vocabulary

• Radiate: To send out rays or waves; to emit energy.

  • Simple Sentence: The sun radiates light and warmth.

• Casket: A small box or chest for jewels, valuables, or a deceased person.

  • Simple Sentence: The jewelry was kept safely in the ornate casket.

• Epitaph: A phrase or statement written in memory of a person who has died, typically on a tombstone.

  • Simple Sentence: The epitaph on the gravestone honored his life and achievements.

• Inordinate: Exceeding reasonable limits; excessive.

  • Simple Sentence: Her inordinate love for chocolates led to toothaches.

• Vanity: Excessive pride in or admiration of one’s own appearance or achievements.

  • Simple Sentence: His vanity prevented him from accepting criticism.

• Machete: A large, heavy knife used for cutting through dense vegetation or as a weapon.

  • Simple Sentence: The explorer used a machete to clear the jungle path.

• Relegate: To assign or dismiss to an inferior position or rank.

  • Simple Sentence: After the mistake, he was relegated to a less important role.

• Submissive: Willing to obey others; meek or humble.

  • Simple Sentence: The dog was submissive, following its owner’s every command.

• Hustle: To work energetically and rapidly; to engage in a strenuous activity.

  • Simple Sentence: She had to hustle to meet the tight deadline.

• Continuum: A continuous sequence or range without interruption.

  • Simple Sentence: Learning is a lifelong continuum.

• Per Se: Latin phrase meaning “by itself” or “in itself,” used to indicate that something is considered intrinsically or as a matter of fact.

  • Simple Sentence: It’s not illegal per se, but it may be unethical.

• Lethargic: Having a lack of energy; sluggish.

  • Simple Sentence: After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and wanted to take a nap.

• Orthodox: Adhering to established, traditional, or customary beliefs or practices.

  • Simple Sentence: The community followed orthodox customs passed down through generations.

• Depose: To remove from office or position, especially someone in power.

  • Simple Sentence: The king was deposed by a group of rebels.

• Dispute: A disagreement or argument; to question the truth or validity of something.

  • Simple Sentence: They had a dispute over the ownership of the land.

• Astonishment: A feeling of great surprise or amazement.

  • Simple Sentence: The magician’s tricks left the audience in sheer astonishment.

• Academician: A member of an academy or learned society; a scholarly or learned person.

  • Simple Sentence: The award was given to the distinguished academician for his contributions to science.

• Mortar: A mixture of sand, cement, and water used in building to bond bricks or stones.

  • Simple Sentence: The mason applied mortar to secure the bricks in place.

• Diminish: To make or become smaller or less; to decrease.

  • Simple Sentence: The storm did not diminish their enthusiasm for the outdoor event.

• Solely: Only; exclusively; without any other person or thing.

  • Simple Sentence: She was solely responsible for the success of the project.

• Incongruent: Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.

  • Simple Sentence: The modern architecture appeared incongruent in the historic neighborhood.

• Vicissitude: A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

  • Simple Sentence: Life is full of vicissitudes; we must learn to adapt.

• Fickle: Likely to change, especially in affections or opinions, without apparent reason.

  • Simple Sentence: Her fickle nature made it challenging to predict her preferences.

• Intimate: To suggest or make known indirectly; to hint.

  • Simple Sentence: He tried to intimate his feelings through a subtle gesture.

• Gratification: Pleasure, satisfaction, or the state of being gratified.

  • Simple Sentence: The successful completion of the project brought a sense of gratification.

• Retrospect: A survey or review of past events; looking back on the past.

  • Simple Sentence: In retrospect, she realized the importance of the decisions she had made.

• Metamorphosis: A complete transformation or change in form or nature.

  • Simple Sentence: The caterpillar undergoes a metamorphosis and becomes a butterfly.

• Rescript: An official or authoritative revision or announcement.

  • Simple Sentence: The president issued a rescript outlining new policies.

• Reared: Brought up or raised, especially children or animals.

  • Simple Sentence: The parents reared their children with love and care.

• Nurtured: Carefully and actively encouraged or promoted growth, development, or learning.

  • Simple Sentence: The supportive environment nurtured the students’ creativity.

• Chant: A repetitive and rhythmic song or phrase, often used in religious or ceremonial contexts.

  • Simple Sentence: The monks began to chant during the meditation session.

• Marshal: To arrange or assemble in order; to organize or lead.

  • Simple Sentence: The event coordinator had to marshal the participants for the parade.

• Loath: Unwilling or reluctant; a strong dislike or aversion.

  • Simple Sentence: She was loath to attend the meeting due to her busy schedule.

• Debris: Scattered fragments, typically from something that has been destroyed or discarded.

  • Simple Sentence: After the explosion, debris covered the entire area.

• Intrinsic: Belonging naturally; essential; inherent.

  • Simple Sentence: The intrinsic beauty of the painting captivated everyone who saw it.

• Impinge: To have an effect or impact, especially a negative one.

  • Simple Sentence: The new regulations may impinge on our ability to operate efficiently.

• Dormant: In a state of rest or inactivity; temporarily inactive.

  • Simple Sentence: During the winter, some animals become dormant to conserve energy.

• Susceptible: Easily influenced or affected; likely to be influenced or harmed.

  • Simple Sentence: Young children are more susceptible to illnesses than adults.