SPEAKING VOCABULARY

Scenario: A description of possible actions or events in the future

Sentence: In the worst-case scenario, we would have to start the project all over again.

Enhanced: greater in value than before

Sentence: The image has been digitally enhanced to show more detail.

Escalated: to become or make something become greater or more serious:

Sentence: His financial problems escalated after he became

Solidarity: support by one person or group of people for another because they share feelings, opinions, aims, etc.

Sentence: Hundreds of supporters gathered to show solidarity for the political party.

Gala: a special public occasion at which there is a lot of entertainment.

Sentence: The gala evening was attended by royalty and politicians.

Exorbitant: too high, expensive

Sentence: The interest charged on most credit cards is exorbitant.

Bounden: something that you feel you must do; a responsibility which cannot be ignored

Sentence: We have a bounden duty to respond to this call for help.

Flawless: without any imperfections or defects; perfect.

Sentence: The diamond necklace was flawless in its design and construction

Plethora: a large or excessive amount of something.

Sentence: His crisis brought him a plethora of advice and an almost complete lack of assistance.

Adroitly: in a clever or skilful way.

Sentence: He adroitly avoided answering my questions.

Pathetic: causing feelings of sadness and sympathy

Sentence: It was a pathetic sight, watching the people queue for food.

Unprecedented: not done or experienced before.

Sentence: She took the unprecedented step of revealing the truth about the situation.