Penniless (Adjective)
Syllable division: pen·ni·less
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈpen.i.ləs/ US: /ˈpen.i.ləs/
Meaning: When someone does not have any money.
Example:
> After buying Christmas presents for everyone I will be penniless.
> January is normally the month when most people are penniless.
> If you keep on wasting your money on useless things, you will soon be penniless.
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Unsavory (Adjective)
Syllable division: un·sa·vory
How to pronounce: UK: /ʌnˈseɪ.vər.i/ US: /ʌnˈseɪ.vɚ.i/
Meaning: When something/someone is uncomfortable, distasteful, or morally questionable.
Example:
> She has unsavory business ethics.
> I cannot believe he served such an unsavory meal at his restaurant opening.
> Did you hear about the unsavory scandal in the office?
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Pretentious (Adjective)
Syllable division: pre·ten·tious
How to pronounce: UK: /prɪˈten.ʃəs/ US: /prɪˈten.ʃəs/
Meaning: Attempting to appear important, especially in a way that is clear.
Example:
> He is such a pretentious food critic.
> Why do you always have to be pretentious? Just be yourself for once!
> I love watching movies that are not pretentious.
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Slumber (Verb/Noun)
Syllable division: slum·ber
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈslʌm.bər/ US: /ˈslʌm.bɚ/
Meaning: When someone is sleeping.
Example:
> Please wake me from my slumber in about an hour.
> She watched as her baby finally fell into a gentle slumber.
> I can't believe he slumbered the afternoon away.
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Impulsive (Adjective)
Syllable division: im·pul·sive
How to pronounce: UK: /ɪmˈpʌl.sɪv/ US: /ɪmˈpʌl.sɪv/
Meaning: Displaying the habit of acting spontaneously and without thought to the consequences of your actions.
Example:
> Will you stop being so predictable and start being impulsive for once?
> Maybe we shouldn't make any impulsive decisions before we check our finances.
> Most people are impulsive shoppers on Black Friday and buys a lot of things that they do not need.
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