English Vocabulary List # 4 Definitions

an instance or condition of serious or continued misfortune; a major problem

• initial

• shift

• adversity

Able to become strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens

• ignorant

• reluctant

• resilient

To cause an emotional response within a person, reader, audience; to bring thoughts, memories, or strong feelings to mind

• adversity

• evocative

• ignorant

Someone or something lacking in knowledge or training; innocent

• shift

• ignorant

• arrogant

Continuing without becoming weak; showing great stamina

• pivotal

• initial

• relentless

having or showing the insulting attitude of people who believe that they are better, smarter, or more important than other people

• initial

• arrogant

• shift

Of crucial or critical importance

• ignorant

• pivotal

• adversity

Not willing or not eager to do something; feeling or showing doubt about doing something

• reluctant

• arrogant

• resilient

Happening at the beginning

• pivotal

• shift

• initial

To put something aside and replace it by another; transfer

• arrogant

• ignorant

• shift