Adjective
Pugnacious
IPA /pʌɡˈneɪʃəs/
Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.
See example sentence: Pugnacious
His pugnacious attitude often got him into unnecessary trouble.
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Noun
Candor
IPA /ˈkændə/
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in expression.
See example sentence: Candor
She spoke with refreshing candor about the challenges she faced.
Noun
Inefficiency
IPA /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənsi/
A failure to use time, effort or resources effectively, so that work takes longer or costs more than it should.
See example sentence: Inefficiency
The report highlighted serious inefficiency in the company’s supply chain.
Adjective
Altruistic
IPA /ˌæltruˈɪstɪk/
Showing selfless concern for the well-being of others; generous without expecting anything in return.
See example sentence: Altruistic
Her altruistic decision to donate her inheritance to charity inspired the whole town.
Adjective
Salubrious
IPA /səˈluːbriəs/
Health-giving; beneficial to mind or body.
See example sentence: Salubrious
The mountain air was fresh and salubrious, perfect for recovery.
Adjective
Perfunctory
IPA /pəˈfʌŋktəri/
Carried out with minimal effort, interest, or enthusiasm—often as a routine duty.
See example sentence: Perfunctory
His perfunctory apology made it clear he didn’t really care.
Adjective
Vociferous
IPA /vəʊˈsɪfərəs/
Expressing feelings or opinions loudly and forcefully.
See example sentence: Vociferous
The crowd grew vociferous in its demand for justice.
Noun
Epiphany
IPA /ɪˈpɪfəni/
A sudden and profound realization or insight.
See example sentence: Epiphany
During the meeting, she had an epiphany about how to solve the long-standing problem.
Adjective
Inept
IPA /ɪˈnɛpt/
Lacking skill, ability, or competence; clumsy or awkward.
See example sentence: Inept
The intern was charming but completely inept at handling client calls.
Adjective
Fortuitous
IPA /fɔːˈtjuːɪtəs/
Happening by chance, often in a fortunate or beneficial way.
See example sentence: Fortuitous
It was fortuitous that they met at the café—they hadn’t seen each other in years.
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