Everyday Vocabulary

adjective relating to or characteristic of conversation; informal and friendly

• The conversational style of the presentation made it engaging for the audience.
• I love having conversational chats with my friends over a cup of coffee.
• I can't stand when people have those awkward conversational pauses during a date.
• The flow of ideas in the meeting was like a smooth conversational dance.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb; in this case, 'just about' modifies the verb or adjective it is paired with

preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence; in this case, 'just about' indicates a close approximation or estimate

• The project is just about complete and ready for presentation.
• I'm just about ready to leave for the party.
• I'm just about done with this assignment, thank goodness.
• Her patience is just about running out with all the delays.

adverb occurring from time to time; infrequently

• She occasionally attends the board meetings to stay updated on the company's progress.
• I occasionally treat myself to a nice dinner at my favorite restaurant.
• We occasionally hang out at the park on weekends.
• His jokes occasionally hit the mark and make everyone laugh.

noun A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'ordinary' can also be used as a noun to refer to something that is common or usual.

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'ordinary' describes a noun and tells us more about it.

• The book was about the lives of ordinary people in a small town.
• I'm just an ordinary guy trying to make a living.
• She's just an ordinary Jane, nothing special.
• His cooking may seem ordinary, but it's actually quite delicious.

adjective used to describe something that is done, found, or used most often; typical or normal

• As per the usual protocol, please submit your report by the end of the week.
• Let's meet up at our usual spot for lunch today.
• I'll just do my usual and order a large pizza for myself.
• Despite the chaos, she remained calm and collected as per her usual demeanor.

adverb An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It often indicates manner, time, place, degree, or frequency of an action.

• In academic settings, students usually adhere to a strict code of conduct.
• I usually grab a coffee on my way to work in the mornings.
• She usually bails on our plans at the last minute.
• The sun usually sets in the west, but today it's setting in the east.

noun a noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. 'Mundanity' is a noun referring to the quality or state of being mundane or ordinary.

• The mundanity of daily tasks can sometimes feel overwhelming.
• I'm so tired of the mundanity of my routine.
• I can't stand the mundanity of this job, it's so boring.
• She longed for excitement and adventure, tired of the mundanity of her everyday life.