Unit 3
1. Latent Pronunciation: lay-tent Definition: existing but kept hidden or inactive Sentence: The detective asked the lab technician to search the room for latent fingerprints.
2. Incessant Pronunciation: in-ses-unt Definition: continuing without interruption; nonstop Sentence: The incessant rain flooded the yard.
3. eloquent Pronunciation: el-oh-kwent Definition: extremely expressive in speech, writing, or movement Sentence: Stan gave a moving, eloquent speech.
4. Diffident Pronunciation: dif-ih-dent Definition: lacking self-confidence; timid Sentence: The diffident boy always sat alone in the cafeteria.
5. malcontent Pronunciation: mal-kon-tent Definition: dissatisfied with existing conditions Sentence: The woman was such a malcontent that she complained about every dish served to her.
6. Eminent Pronunciation: em-ih-nent Definition: standing out; distinguished Sentence: Albert Einstein is considered one of the most eminent physicists of the 20th century.
7. Wince Pronunciation: wints Definition: to flinch; shrink back as from a blow or pain Sentence: The puppy winced when the man tried to pet it.
8. Prudent Pronunciation: prood-ent Definition: cautious, discreet, exercising good judgement Sentence: My mother prudently guided me through some very difficult times.
9. Augment Pronunciation: awgment Definition: to make or become greater Sentence: John wanted to augment his income, so he got a second job.
10. Ebullience Pronunciation: i-buul-yents Definition: enthusiastic; bubbling with excitement Sentence: Jen’s ebullience for her work is obvious in her time and effort.