Word Mastery - 1

Today's Words for Mastery

1. Ambiguous (adjective)
   • Open to more than one interpretation; unclear.
   • Example: The teacher’s instructions were ambiguous, leaving students confused.
2. Cohesive (adjective)
   • Forming a unified whole.
   • Example: The essay was cohesive, with each paragraph supporting the main idea.
3. Imminent (adjective)
   • About to happen.
   • Example: The dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.
4. Intrinsic (adjective)
   • Belonging naturally; essential.
   • Example: Curiosity is intrinsic to human nature.
5. Advocate (verb/noun)
   • To support a cause or policy (verb); a person who supports a cause (noun).
   • Example: She is an advocate for environmental conservation.
6. Mitigate (verb)
   • To make less severe or serious.
   • Example: The government took action to mitigate the impact of the recession.
7. Proponent (noun)
   • A person who argues in favor of something.
   • Example: He is a strong proponent of renewable energy.
8. Prevalent (adjective)
   • Widespread in a particular area or at a particular time.
   • Example: This flu strain is more prevalent during the winter months.
9. Reiterate (verb)
   • To say something again for emphasis or clarity.
   • Example: The teacher reiterated the importance of meeting the deadline.
10. Substantiate (verb)
    • To provide evidence to support or prove something.
    • Example: Can you substantiate your claim with data?