Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Words to Ponder 5

Adamant (adj) = unshakable in decision, purpose or opinion

Fastidious (adj) = hard to please

I'm adamant about my decision not to work anymore for my fastidious boss.

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Quandary (noun) = state of uncertainty

Recluse (noun) a person who lives alone

I'm in a quandary whether I should live a life of a recluse or not.

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Assiduous (adj) = constant in effort; diligent

Inscrutable (adj) = difficult to understand

My assiduous effort to solve this inscrutable riddle has finally paid off.

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Clandestine (adj) = secret

Divulge (verb) = reveal; made known

Their clandestine marriage was divulged to public.

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Ensconce = To place oneself in a comfortable position

Arduous = Laborious; Tiring

He ensconced himself on the couch after a long arduous workout.

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