Requite: To return or repay.
- He hoped to requite her kindness by helping her with her studies.
- She felt the need to requite his generosity with a thoughtful gift.
- The favor was requited with a heartfelt thank-you note.
Clinomania: An excessive desire to stay in bed.
- Her clinomania made it hard for her to get out of bed in the morning.
- On rainy days, his clinomania would be at its peak.
- She struggled with clinomania, especially during the colder months.
Beguile: To charm or deceive.
- The magician beguiled the audience with his amazing tricks.
- She was beguiled by his smooth words and charming smile.
- The story beguiled readers with its mysterious plot twists.
Engender: To cause or give rise to.
- The debate engendered a lot of discussion among the students.
- His actions engendered trust within the team.
- The unfair decision engendered resentment in the group.
Coercion: The practice of persuading someone to do something by force or threats.
- The suspect confessed under coercion, which made the confession invalid.
- The company was accused of using coercion to make workers sign unfair contracts.
- He refused to act under coercion and demanded fairness.
Congenial: Pleasant and agreeable.
- The host was congenial, making all guests feel at home.
- She found the new workplace congenial, with friendly coworkers and a positive atmosphere.
- Their congenial personalities made them instant friends.
Paragon: A model of excellence or perfection.
- She was a paragon of patience, always calm in difficult situations.
- The athlete was considered a paragon of sportsmanship.
- His dedication to his craft made him a paragon in his field.
Thwart: To prevent someone from accomplishing something.
- The rain thwarted our plans for a picnic.
- Despite his efforts, the opposition managed to thwart his proposal.
- Security measures thwarted the attempt to hack the system.
Malleable Easily influenced or shaped.
- The metal was heated to make it more malleable for crafting.
- Young minds are malleable and can be shaped by their environment.
- Clay is a very malleable material for sculpting.
1Ember: A small piece of burning coal or wood in a dying fire.
- The last ember of the campfire glowed softly in the dark.
- He stared at the ember, thinking about the events of the day.
- The wind blew the ember, reigniting the fire for a moment.
Ferocity: The state of being fierce or violent.
- The lion attacked its prey with incredible ferocity.
- She was surprised by the ferocity of the storm.
- The ferocity of the argument left everyone in shock.
Antagonism: Active hostility or opposition.
- The antagonism between the two rivals was evident in their interactions.
- There was clear antagonism between the two political parties during the debate.
- His constant antagonism toward his teammates made him unpopular.
Amidst: In the middle of or surrounded by.
- He found himself amidst a sea of people at the concert.
- Amidst all the chaos, she remained calm and focused.
- They stood amidst the beautiful flowers, admiring the view.
Lull: A temporary period of calm or quiet.
- There was a brief lull in the conversation before she spoke again.
- The lull before the storm made everyone anxious.
- After the lull in business, the store saw an increase in customers.
Foist: To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.
- The salesman tried to foist his unwanted product on the customers.
- He felt like the responsibility was foisted on him without warning.
- They tried to foist their opinion on the group, but no one agreed.
Indelibly: In a way that cannot be removed or forgotten.
- The experience was indelibly etched in her memory.
- His actions left an indelible mark on the community.
- The ink was indelibly printed on the paper.
Histrionic: Overly dramatic or theatrical.
- Her histrionic behavior made the argument more intense than it needed to be.
- He gave a histrionic performance that captivated the audience.
- The actor's histrionic gestures were perfect for the role.
Jovial: Cheerful and friendly.
- He was in a jovial mood, laughing and joking with everyone.
- Her jovial nature made her the life of the party.
- The jovial atmosphere in the room was contagious.
Sublime: Of great beauty or excellence, inspiring awe.
- The view from the mountain was absolutely sublime.
- The artist's work is a sublime example of creativity.
- The orchestra played a piece that was sublime in its elegance.
Impale: To pierce with a sharp object.
- The knight was impaled by his enemy’s spear during the battle.
- She accidentally impaled her finger with the needle while sewing.
- The villain threatened to impale the hero with a sword.
Aesthetic: Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
- The room was decorated with a simple yet modern aesthetic.
- Her paintings have a unique aesthetic that captures attention.
- The house was designed with an aesthetic appeal in mind.
Ensnared: To catch or trap.
- The animal was ensnared in the hunter’s net.
- His lies ensnared him in a web of deceit.
- The fish was ensnared by the fisherman’s clever bait.
