Daily Word List – 6th July 2018 Meaning, Pronunciation

undulate [ v. UHN-juh-leyt, uhn-dyuh’-, -duh’-;adj. UHN-juh-lit, -leyt, UHN-dyuh-, -duh- ]
[adjective,intransitive verb,transitive verb]
MEANING:
1. (intr.v.) to move in a wavy or rising-and-falling way of motion
2. (intr.v.) to have a wavy shape or form
3. (tr.v.) to cause to move in a wavy manner
4. (tr.v.) to give a wavelike shape or form to
5. (adj.) having a rippled or wavy form
USAGE EXAMPLE 1:
The rising breeze caused the people to cheer as the flag undulated and increased the morale of the troops.
USAGE EXAMPLE 2:
Menchov clocked an average speed of 38.4km/h on the steep, undulating course.

vainglorious [ veyn-GLAWR-ee-uh’s, -GLOHR- ]
[adjective]
MEANING:
1. boastful or marked by excessive vanity
2. proceeding from or filled with vainglory
USAGE EXAMPLE 1:
His vainglorious remarks caused people to distrust him.
USAGE EXAMPLE 2:
Harrison is fast becoming a figure of fun in British sport, full of vainglorious bluster but still with nothing to show for his almost four years as a professional.
adorn [ uh’-DAWRN ]
[transitive verb]
MEANING:
1. to beautify, ornament, embellish or add beauty to
2. to decorate or enhance with ornaments
USAGE EXAMPLE 1:
Her room was adorned with fresh flowers in various colours and settings.
USAGE EXAMPLE 2:
Wealthy ancient Romans were the first to adorn their homes and public buildings with coloured marbles.

alleviate [ uh’-LEE-vee-eyt ]
[transitive verb]
MEANING:
to relieve, assuage or mitigate esp. pain
USAGE EXAMPLE 1:
Headaches are alleviated by painkillers.
USAGE EXAMPLE 2:
A therapy that boosts the creation of neurons may alleviate some memory problems.
approbation [ ap-ruh’-BEY-shuh’ n ]
[noun]
MEANING:
approval, commendation or praise
USAGE EXAMPLE 1:
His approbation was necessary for the wedding to take place.
USAGE EXAMPLE 2:
Meeting with top members of President Barack Obama’s Cabinet, Biden warned that he plans to use “the moral approbation of this office” to make sure the huge fund of stimulus money is put to use creating jobs and rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure.