Tag: Adjective

Adjective – Teeming The word “teem” comes from Old English. It first meant “to give birth to.” When Shakespeare wrote about the “teeming wombe of royall Kings,” the meaning of “teem” started to change. And today, “teem” means “to be Read More …

Adjective – Slovenly We’re not sure where the word “sloven” came from, but it’s been in English since the year 1475 or so. To put it politely, the first meaning of “sloven” was “a person with no manners” or “a Read More …

Adjective – Paternal 1 : of or relating to a father He did not neglect his paternal responsibilities after the divorce. He offered them some paternal (=fatherly) advice. 2 always used before a noun : related through the father his Read More …

Adjective – Scant very small in size or amount Food was in scant supply. She paid scant attention to the facts. Police found scant evidence of fraud.

Adjective – Palatable The palate is the roof of the mouth, or the sense of taste. So, something palatable tastes okay (or even good) to the person who’s eating or drinking it. And, your palate for something can also be Read More …

Adjective – Awkward 1 a : not graceful : CLUMSY She is awkward at dancing. He had large feet and his walk was awkward and ungainly. an awkward movement The story contained some awkward writing. 1 b : lacking skill Read More …

Adjective – Slipshod “Shod” means “wearing shoes,” and “slipshod” first meant “wearing loose shoes” or “wearing slippers.” Today, slipshod things are sloppy and careless in a way that reminds you of someone shuffling around awkwardly in loose shoes. Pronunciation: SLIP Read More …

Adjective – Defeated 1 : used to describe someone or something that has lost a contest, game, etc. our defeated opponents 2 [more defeated; most defeated] : feeling unable to succeed or to achieve something She felt very/utterly defeated when Read More …

Adjective – Copious always used before a noun very large in amount or number The storm produced a copious amount of rain. She sat in the front row and took copious notes during the lecture.

Adjective – Remote 1 a : far away : DISTANT She enjoys reading about remote lands. remote galaxies 1 b : far away from other people, houses, cities, etc. a remote island/village The mission is to transport medical supplies to Read More …