Adjective
ostensible
IPA /ɒˈstensəbl/
Stated or appearing to be the reason or purpose of something, although the real explanation may be different.
See example sentence: ostensible
His ostensible reason for visiting was to return a book.
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Adjective
nonchalant
IPA /ˈnɒnʃələnt/
Appearing calm and unconcerned, even when the situation might normally cause worry, excitement or embarrassment.
See example sentence: nonchalant
She gave a nonchalant shrug when we noticed the broken vase.
Adjective
morose
IPA /məˈrəʊs/
Unhappy and bad-tempered in a quiet way, often showing little interest in talking to other people.
See example sentence: morose
He grew morose when the rain cancelled their long-planned picnic.
Adjective
lucrative
IPA /ˈluːkrətɪv/
Producing a large amount of money or profit for the person or organisation involved.
See example sentence: lucrative
Her weekend furniture-restoration hobby gradually became a lucrative business.
Adjective
laudable
IPA /ˈlɔːdəbl/
Deserving praise because the aim or action is good, even if the effort does not fully succeed.
See example sentence: laudable
Her laudable efforts to reduce household waste inspired the whole family.
Adjective
laconic
IPA /ləˈkɒnɪk/
Using very few words to express something, often in a way that seems calm or unemotional.
See example sentence: laconic
His laconic reply to our long invitation was simply, “I'll come.”
Adjective
intrepid
IPA /ɪnˈtrepɪd/
Very brave and willing to face danger or difficult situations without being easily discouraged.
See example sentence: intrepid
The intrepid hikers continued along the steep path towards the summit.
Adjective
insidious
IPA /ɪnˈsɪdiəs/
Developing gradually and quietly in a way that is difficult to notice but can cause serious harm.
See example sentence: insidious
The insidious spread of damp damaged the wall before we noticed it.
Adjective
inherent
IPA /ɪnˈherənt/
Existing as a natural or essential part of something, rather than being added from outside.
See example sentence: inherent
There are inherent risks in swimming alone in unfamiliar water.
Noun
indignation
IPA /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃn/
Anger caused by something that you believe is unfair, insulting or unreasonable, often with a sense of being wronged.
See example sentence: indignation
She expressed indignation when she was charged for someone else's meal.
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