Sorrow (Noun) Syllable division: sor·row How to pronounce: UK: /ˈsɒr.əʊ/ US: /ˈsɔːr.oʊ/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Sorrow
Meaning: When something makes you experience the feeling of being very sad. Example: > It is difficult to express the sorrow I feel for them. > To their great sorrow, they could not go on their dream honeymoon. > I want to live a life that is filled with a lot of joy and little to no sorrow if it is possible. > It was a time of great sorrow when her parents passed away.
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Little girl experiencing sorrow because of something.
Schedule (Noun) Syllable division: sched·ule How to pronounce: UK: /ˈʃedʒ.uːl/ US: /ˈskedʒ.uːl/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Schedule
Meaning: A list with the time and/or dates of when things are happening e.g. appointments, projects, classes, etc. Example: > You should remember to check the bus schedule before traveling to your aunt's the weekend. > When she started at university, she decided to set up a monthly schedule to make sure that she knows when to do what. > Do you think that I can set up a meeting with him this afternoon, or is his schedule too busy? > I think that the construction is going well as we are ahead of schedule.
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Woman using calendar app on computer to plan her schedule
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Fond (Adjective) Syllable division: fond How to pronounce: UK: /fɒnd/ US: /fɑːnd/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Fond
#1 Meaning: When you like someone/(doing) something a lot. Example: > She was very fond of puppies when she was a little girl. > My teacher is fond of giving us a lot of homework.
#2 Meaning: When something is loving/happy. Example: > We have many fond memories of my grandmother from when she was still alive. > When he arrived their greeted each other with a fond embrace.
#3 Meaning: When you want something to be true but the likeliness of it being/coming true is small. Example: > She waited at the restaurant for hours in the fond hope that he would come.
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Mature woman being fond of comforting senior mom sitting on wheelchair at nursing home.
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Stubborn (Adjective) Syllable division: stub·born How to pronounce: UK: /ˈstʌb.ən/ US: /ˈstʌb.ɚn/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Stubborn
#1 Meaning: When someone is stubborn, they only want to do what is best for them/what they choose to do and nothing else. Example: > Whenever they fight, the fight goes on for hours because they are both too stubborn to admit that they are wrong. > If you do not teach your daughter how to listen and follow rules, she will grow up to be stubborn.
#2 Meaning: When something is stubborn, it means that it is not easy to move, change or deal with it. Example: > Do you have any advice for what I can use to remove these stubborn stains on my shirt? > The most stubborn problem was when she asked him to leave her alone but he did not want to.
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Angry young couple sitting separate on a couch and ignoring each other because they are too stubborn to talk to each other.
Indulge (Verb) Syllable division: in·dulge How to pronounce: UK: /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/ US: /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/
Audio Pronunciation of the word Indulge
Meaning: Allowing yourself/someone else to have or do something enjoyable even when it is not very good for you. Example: > She indulged herself with too many tequila shots at her friend's bachelorette. > He has a serious talk with his mother every time that she has to babysit their children because she likes to indulge their children with sweets late at night. > Their new business gave them the chance to indulge their love for food.
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Young woman with eyes closed indulging tasty food.
