Expanding My English Vocabulary (5 New Words)

I am learning and posting to improve my English vocabulary and share useful words with others who are on the same journey. Expanding your vocabulary can make a big difference in how confidently you communicate and understand new ideas. Here are 5 interesting words I learned today:

1. Aberrant

• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Definition: Departing from an accepted standard or what is normal.
• Example: The laboratory results were aberrant, so the scientists decided to run the test again.

2. Abeyance

• Part of Speech: Noun
• Definition: A state of temporary disuse or suspension.
• Example: The construction of the new stadium is in abeyance due to a lack of funding.

3. Abstemious

• Part of Speech: Adjective
• Definition: Not self-indulgent, especially when eating and drinking.
• Example: Despite the delicious buffet, she remained abstemious to maintain her health goals.

4. Aesthetic

• Part of Speech: Adjective (can also be a Noun)
• Definition: Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
• Example: The website’s aesthetic is very clean and modern, making it easy to navigate.

5. Alacrity

• Part of Speech: Noun
• Definition: Brisk and cheerful readiness; eagerness.
• Example: He tackled the difficult task with alacrity, finishing it much faster than expected.

Can you think of other words with similar meanings to ‘abstemious’ or ‘alacrity’? Share them in the comments!