Category: Adjectives

always used after a noun informal in large numbers or amounts The store promises bargains galore (=promises that there will be many bargains) during its weekend sale.

Gratuitous describes things that are not necessary, appropriate, or justified, as in “a gratuitous insult” or “a gratuitous assumption.” Gratuitous can also mean “free.” The film was criticized for its gratuitous violence. A local veterinary technician provides gratuitous services to Read More …

Someone or something described as acquisitive is characterized by a strong desire to own or acquire more things. The game aims to teach middle schoolers to balance their acquisitive instincts with a consideration of what will benefit society as a Read More …

To prognosticate is to predict or foreshadow something. Our company uses current trends to prognosticate what the workplace of the future will be like.

(more furious; most furious) 1 : very angry She’s furious at/over how slowly the investigation is proceeding. I was furious with/at them for printing the story. a furious argument 2 a : very powerful or violent a furious storm b Read More …

(more listless; most listless) lacking energy or spirit The heat made everyone tired and listless. The party was a listless affair. a listless economy

Docile is used to describe those who are easily taught, led, or managed. Though the professor feared a rowdy incoming class, he found that his new students were docile and eager to learn.

Someone or something described as vivacious is happy and lively in an appealing way. Our vivacious host’s bubbly humor and welcoming spirit quickly set everyone at ease.

formal of or relating to teachers or education pedagogical methods/practices – pedagogically adverb

more interested in reading books and studying than doing more physical activities (such as sports) Their teacher was a bookish fellow. – bookishness noun (noncount)