Friday 10 June 2016

vocab - (10 June 2016)

WORDS
DEFINITION
EXAMPLE
Dispute
To say or show that (something) may not be true, correct, or legal
You can dispute your bill if you believe it is inaccurate.
Skeptical
Having or expressing doubt about something (such as a claim or statement)
She's highly skeptical of the researchers' claims.
Paranoid
Of, relating to, or suffering from a mental illness that causes you to falsely believe that people are trying to harm you
She's a little paranoid about her job.
Insidious
Causing harm in a way that is gradual or not easily noticed
Most people with this insidious disease have no idea that they are infected.
Laborious
Requiring a lot of time and effort.
A slow and laborious process had slow down the production of the famous cookies.

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