Preamble(n)- A preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document that serves to explain its purpose
Example: the preamble in the constitution begins with the famous words........ We the people of the United States of America
Synonyms: foreword, prelude
Concise(adj)- Expressed briefly and simply succinct
Example: less than a page long. The Bill of Rights is a concise statement of by freedoms enjoyed by all Americans
Synonyms: abridged, compact
Abridge(v)- to shorten, to reduce
Example: The Bill of Rights is designed to prevent Congress from abridging the rights of Americans
Synonyms: shorten, abbreviate, cut back
Mutable(adj)- likely to change
Example: A politician's reputation can be highly mutable, as seen in the case of presidents Harry Truman- mocked during his lifetime, revered afterward
Synonyms: changeable
Benevolent(adj)-wishing or doing good.
Example: In old age, Carnegie used his wealth for benevolent purposes, donating large sums to found libraries and schools.
Synonyms: altruistic, generous
Ostentatious(adj)- overly showy, pretentious
Example: To show off his wealth, the millionaire threw an ostentatious party featuring a full orchestra, a famous singer, and tens of thousands of dollars worth of food.
Synonyms: boastful, flashy
Anomaly(n)- something different or irregular
Example: The tiny planet Pluto, orbiting next to the giants Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune, has long appeared to be an anomaly.
Synonyms: atypical, uncustomary
Intrepid(adj)- fearless and resolute
Example: Only an intrepid adventurer is willing to undertake the long and dangerous trip by sled to the South Pole.
Synonyms: brave, bold
Ingenious(adj)- showing cleverness and originality.
Example:The Post-It note is an ingenious solution to a common problem-how to mark papers without ruining them.
Synonyms:brilliant, gifted, innovative
Example: the preamble in the constitution begins with the famous words........ We the people of the United States of America
Synonyms: foreword, prelude
Concise(adj)- Expressed briefly and simply succinct
Example: less than a page long. The Bill of Rights is a concise statement of by freedoms enjoyed by all Americans
Synonyms: abridged, compact
Abridge(v)- to shorten, to reduce
Example: The Bill of Rights is designed to prevent Congress from abridging the rights of Americans
Synonyms: shorten, abbreviate, cut back
Mutable(adj)- likely to change
Example: A politician's reputation can be highly mutable, as seen in the case of presidents Harry Truman- mocked during his lifetime, revered afterward
Synonyms: changeable
Benevolent(adj)-wishing or doing good.
Example: In old age, Carnegie used his wealth for benevolent purposes, donating large sums to found libraries and schools.
Synonyms: altruistic, generous
Ostentatious(adj)- overly showy, pretentious
Example: To show off his wealth, the millionaire threw an ostentatious party featuring a full orchestra, a famous singer, and tens of thousands of dollars worth of food.
Synonyms: boastful, flashy
Anomaly(n)- something different or irregular
Example: The tiny planet Pluto, orbiting next to the giants Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune, has long appeared to be an anomaly.
Synonyms: atypical, uncustomary
Intrepid(adj)- fearless and resolute
Example: Only an intrepid adventurer is willing to undertake the long and dangerous trip by sled to the South Pole.
Synonyms: brave, bold
Ingenious(adj)- showing cleverness and originality.
Example:The Post-It note is an ingenious solution to a common problem-how to mark papers without ruining them.
Synonyms:brilliant, gifted, innovative