1.uncertain (adj.) [ˌən-ˈsər-tən]

not certain to occur

Ex:The time of departure is still uncertain.

 

2.calm (n.)[ˈkäm]

a period or condition of freedom from storms, high winds, or rough activity of water

Ex:After two days of violent protests, the mayor appealed for calm.

 

3.desperate (adj.)[ˈdes-p(ə-)rət]

having lost hope

Ex:The collapse of her business had made her desperate.

 

4.conservative (adj.)[kən-ˈsər-və-tiv]

of or relating to a philosophy of conservatism

Ex:She is a liberal Democrat who married a conservative Republican.

 

5.competent (adj.)[ˈkäm-pə-tənt]

proper or rightly pertinent

Ex:The defendant was declared competent to stand trial.

 

6.discrimination (n.)[dis-ˌkri-mə-ˈnā-shən]

the process by which two stimuli differing in some aspect are responded to differently

Ex:The law prohibits discrimination in hiring.

 

7.vice (n.)[ˈvīs]

moral depravity or corruption

Ex:He thought gambling was a vice.

 

8.disappoint (v.)[ˌdis-ə-ˈpȯint]

to fail to meet the expectation or hope of

Ex:The team disappointed its fans.

 

9.decent (adj.)[ˈdē-sənt]

conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality

Ex:I don't understand how so decent a person could be involved with this kind of crime.

 

10.curse (n.)[ˈkərs]

a prayer or invocation for harm or injury to come upon on

Ex:I heard him utter a curse before the microphone was shut off.

 

11.deed (n.)[ˈdēd]

something that is nearly done

Ex:They taught their children to be kind and to do good deeds.

 

12.caution (n.)[ˈkȯ-shən]

warning

Ex:You should use caution when operating the electric saw.

 

13.contempt (n.)[kən-ˈtem(p)t]

the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises

Ex:He feels that wealthy people view him with contempt because he is poor.

 

14.bold (adj.)[ˈbōld]

fearless before danger

Ex:Few politicians have been bold enough to oppose the plan to cut taxes.

 

15.cruel (adj.)[ˈkrü(-ə)l]

disposed to inflict pain or suffering : devoid of humane feelings

Ex:Hunger is a cruel fact of nature.

 

16.enthusiasm (n.)[in-ˈthü-zē-ˌa-zəm]

religious fanaticism

Ex:The party supported its candidate with enthusiasm.

 

17.prompt (adj.)[ˈpräm(p)t]

to move to action

Ex:Curiosity prompted her to ask a few questions.

 

18.gratitude (n.)[ ˈgra-tə-ˌtüd]

the state of being grateful

Ex:Let me express my sincere gratitude for all your help.

 

19.endure (v.)[in-ˈdu̇r]

to undergo (as a hardship) especially without giving in

Ex:She wants to make sure her legacy will endure.

 

20.dull (v.) [ˈdəl]

lacking zest or vivacity

Ex:Fog dulled the morning sunlight.

 

21.generous (adj.)[ˈjen-rəs]

haracterized by a noble or forbearing spirit

Ex:The school raised the money through donations from generous alumni.

 

22.mercy (n.)[ˈmər-sē]

compassion or forbearance shown especially to an offender or to one subject to one's power

Ex:He is a vicious criminal who deserves no mercy.

 

23.embarrass (v.)[im-ˈber-əs]

to place in doubt, perplexity, or difficulties

Ex:Unexpected laughter embarrassed the speaker.

 

24.hatred (n.)[ˈhā-trəd]

prejudiced hostility or animosity

Ex:He had an irrational fear and hatred of foreigners.

 

25.pious (adj.) [ˋpaɪəs]

Having or exhibiting religious reverence; earnestly compliant in the observance of religion; devout.

Ex: Her mother was a pious Christian .