1. Unprecedented, adjective: having never been done or known before; novel
When America first created its national parks, the idea of setting aside the most beautiful land in a country was beautiful land in a country was unprecedented in the history of mankind.
2. Wax, verb: to gradually increase in size or intensity
Her enthusiasm for the diva’s new album only waxed with each song; by the end of the album, it was her favorite CD yet.
3. Bellicose, adjective: warlike; inclined to quarrel
Known for their bellicose ways, the Spartans were once the most feared people from Peloponnesus to Persia.
4. Empathetic, adjective: showing understanding and ready comprehension of other peoples’ states and emotions
Most discrimination and hatred is based on a lack of empathetic awareness of people that have the same aspirations and fears.
5. Glean, verb: collect information bit by bit
Herb has given us formal statement about his background, but from various hints, I have gleaned that he grew up in difficult circumstances.
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