Superlative

Superlative

<soo-per-lah-tiv>

magnificent; wonderful; excellent;

anything that is outstanding or marvelous.

Your superlative painting is great. It is well done.

Memory trick:
super reminds of super or great

Used at work:
Your superlative presentation was enjoyed by everyone.






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Enigma

Enigma

<en-nig-ma>

puzzle; riddle; secret;

something that is a mystery or confusing.

That magic trick is an enigma to me. I don't know how it's done.

Memory trick:
En reminds of in
igma reminds of game
a puzzle is in a game

Used at work:
Your program is an enigma. No one knows how to use it.


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Profound

Profound

<pro-fowned>

intense; keen; extreme;

something that causes deep thought or attention.

The sight of a flying turtle was profound. We could not explain it.

Memory trick:
pro reminds of probable
found means to find something
it's probable we find something to think about

Used at work:
Your report is profound. It made me think.


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Percipient

Percipient

<per-sip-pee-ent>

aware; keen; sure.

understanding something well.

His percipient mind was impressive.

Memory trick:
Percipient reminds of perceptive

Used at work:
You are a percipient computer programmer. You are very good.


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Ludicrous

Ludicrous

<loo-da-cris>

insane; stupid; absurd;

something so silly that it is funny.

The dog had on a ludicrous hat. We could not stop laughing.

Memory trick:
Ludicrous reminds of ridiculous

Used at work:
The demo is ludicrous. We can't show it to the client.


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Incoherent

Incoherent

<in-co-hare-rent>

jumbled; unclear; confusing;

something that is presented in puzzling way.

He said incoherent words and fell asleep.

Memory trick:
incoherent reminds of incomprehensible

Used at work:
Your report is incoherent. Please write it again.


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Staunch

Staunch

<st-onch>

loyal; reliable; faithful;

being trustworthy and dependable.

He is a staunch friend. I can count on his support.

Memory trick:
sta reminds of stay

Used at work:
She is a staunch leader. She will not fail us.


(c) 2015 E. Carruthers