Daily Reading: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (day 11)

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Today’s Vocabulary

• grueling: Extremely demanding, exhausting, or tough.

  • Sentence: The grueling marathon left the participants physically and mentally drained.

• fare: The cost or price of a journey on public transportation or the food provided on a trip.

  • Sentence: The fare for the bus ride was reasonable, making it an affordable mode of transportation.

• bemoan: To express sorrow, grief, or discontent; to lament.

  • Sentence: She would often bemoan the loss of her favorite childhood book.

• dedication: Commitment and hard work towards a particular task or goal.

  • Sentence: His dedication to his studies paid off when he graduated with honors.

• advent: The arrival or beginning of a significant event or person.

  • Sentence: The advent of technology has revolutionized the way we live and work.

• apathy: Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

  • Sentence: The student’s apathy towards the subject was evident in his disengaged attitude during class.

• dominion: Control or authority over a specific area or territory.

  • Sentence: The king ruled with unquestionable dominion over his kingdom.

• reconnaissance: A survey or exploration, especially to gather information.

  • Sentence: The military conducted reconnaissance missions to gather intelligence on enemy positions.

• duplicitous: Deceptive or deceitful, often involving double-dealing or dishonesty.

  • Sentence: She discovered the duplicitous nature of her supposed friend when the truth was revealed.

• interdependent: Mutually reliant on each other; interconnected.

  • Sentence: In an ecosystem, different species are interdependent for survival.

• swatting: The act of making a false emergency call to prompt a police response to someone else’s address.

  • Sentence: Swatting is a dangerous and illegal prank that can have severe consequences.

• tunneling: Creating or using tunnels, often for transportation or excavation.

  • Sentence: The construction crew spent months tunneling through the mountains to build the new highway.

• remedy: A solution or treatment for a problem or difficulty.

  • Sentence: Drinking hot tea with honey is a common remedy for soothing a sore throat.

• neglecting: Failing to give proper attention or care.

  • Sentence: The garden suffered due to neglecting watering and weeding.

• torn: Ripped or damaged by being pulled apart.

  • Sentence: The torn pages of the old book revealed its age and history.

• raffle: A lottery or game of chance where participants can win prizes.

  • Sentence: They organized a raffle to raise funds for the local charity.

• duplicity: Deceitfulness or double-dealing, often involving deliberate deception.

  • Sentence: The spy’s duplicity was finally exposed, leading to his arrest.

• conform: To comply or behave according to established rules, standards, or expectations.

  • Sentence: Some people prefer to conform to societal norms, while others embrace individuality.

• confront: To face or address a challenging situation directly.

  • Sentence: It’s important to confront issues rather than avoiding them to find resolution.

• sheepishly: In a shy or embarrassed manner.

  • Sentence: After realizing his mistake, he apologized sheepishly to his colleagues.

• exclaim: To cry out or speak suddenly and vehemently.

  • Sentence: She couldn’t help but exclaim in delight when she saw the surprise waiting for her.

• lubricate: To apply a substance, typically oil or grease, to reduce friction.

  • Sentence: It’s essential to lubricate the gears regularly to ensure smooth operation.

• merit: The quality of being deserving or worthy of reward or praise.

  • Sentence: The student’s hard work and dedication earned him the merit scholarship.

• psych-up: To mentally prepare or motivate oneself for a challenging task.

  • Sentence: Athletes often engage in rituals to psych themselves up before a big competition.

• superficial: Concerned only with surface aspects; lacking depth or thoroughness.

  • Sentence: Her interest in the subject was superficial, as she only knew the basics.

• acute: Intense or severe, often referring to a condition or perception.

  • Sentence: The patient experienced acute pain in his chest, requiring immediate medical attention.

• obscuring: Hiding or making unclear; preventing clear understanding.

  • Sentence: The dense fog was obscuring visibility, making driving hazardous.

• self-pity: Excessive or indulgent pity for oneself.

  • Sentence: Instead of wallowing in self-pity, she chose to face her challenges head-on.

• strangling: Constricting or choking, often referring to a force that tightens around something.

  • Sentence: The vines were slowly strangling the tree, hindering its growth.

• guile: Deceitful cunning; craftiness.

  • Sentence: The fox used its guile to outsmart the other animals in the forest.