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9 words in this vocabulary list

noun A U.S. military infantryman, especially in the Vietnam War

verb To make a low, short, guttural sound

  • The soldier let out a grunt as he lifted the heavy equipment.
  • I heard a grunt coming from the weight room.
  • He let out a grunt of disapproval when he heard the news.
  • The old man let out a grunt of satisfaction as he finished his work.

noun a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat

verb to steer or direct a ship or boat

  • The captain took the helm of the ship as they sailed into the storm.
  • She's the one at the helm of the project, so you should ask her for guidance.
  • I can't believe he let her take the helm of the group project, she's so unreliable.
  • Taking the helm of his own life, he decided to pursue his passion for painting.

adverb used to indicate that something happens quickly or suddenly

interjection used to indicate a sudden action or change

  • With a flick of his wand, the magician said 'Presto!' and the rabbit disappeared.
  • Just add water to the instant noodles, wait a few minutes, and presto - dinner is ready!
  • I'll just do a quick search online and presto, I'll have the answer to your question.
  • She worked tirelessly on her project, and presto, she finally achieved her goal.

noun a person or thing that saves, especially money

adjective describing someone or something that saves or preserves

  • A money saver is a person who diligently saves a portion of their income for future needs.
  • My mom is a real saver when it comes to finding good deals at the grocery store.
  • I'm a total saver when it comes to scoring discounts on clothes.
  • Being a time saver, using efficient methods, can greatly increase productivity in the workplace.

noun a person who investigates or looks around furtively

verb to investigate or look around furtively

  • The detective decided to snoop around the crime scene for any potential clues.
  • I heard my nosy neighbor likes to snoop on everyone's business.
  • I can't believe you're trying to snoop through my phone!
  • Sometimes it's best not to snoop into other people's personal lives.

adjective not proficient; lacking skill or expertise

  • She was unproficient in the new software program and required additional training.
  • I'm pretty unproficient when it comes to cooking, so I usually just order takeout.
  • He's so unproficient at basketball, he couldn't make a shot if his life depended on it.
  • Her unproficient navigation skills led us in circles for hours before we finally found our way back.

dia

noun abbreviation for Diabetes Insipidus Association

  • Dia is a term used in Spanish to refer to 'day'.
  • I'll see you dia after tomorrow.
  • Let's hang out dia and chill.
  • The new project deadline is looming like a dark cloud over our heads, ticking away like the passing of dia.

noun a word that functions as the name of something, such as 'system' in 'abt system'

  • The new abt system implemented by the company has significantly improved efficiency.
  • Have you heard about the new abt system at work? It's supposed to make things easier.
  • I can't believe how cool the abt system is - it's like magic!
  • The abt system is like a well-oiled machine, keeping everything running smoothly.

noun a person who gives support or assistance; a helper or assistant

  • The adminicular evidence provided by the witness supported the prosecution's case.
  • The adminicular details helped piece together the puzzle of the crime.
  • I found some adminicular stuff that might help us crack the case.
  • Her words served as an adminicular crutch for him during his time of need.