hundred uncommon adjective with their meaning used in the sentence
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soar Speak
v.
quickly increases by a great deal
With increased mobility and reduced adherence to social distancing, mask wearing, and personal hygiene, the virus will soar again.
electrified Speak
a.
having a sudden sense of great excitement, thrilled
Despite my caution, I soon feel a sensation on my back, somewhere between being pricked and electrified and wriggle in shock.
circus Speak
n.
something noisy and confused
The media circus around the case comes at a time when India faces a host of critical issues.
grounds Speak
n.
(pl) factors forming a basis for action or the justification for a belief
A series of indictments against these researchers suggest the suspicions of US authorities have some grounds.
hashtag Speak
n.
a word or phrase preceded by a hash sign, used on social media to identify messages on a specific topic
The restaurant caused an uproar on Chinese social media, hashtags about it have been viewed more than 300 million times on the social platform Weibo.
brand Speak
v.
consider or refer to something as being bad
The Hong Kong government branded the move blatant and barbaric interference in the internal affairs of China.
afloat Speak
a.
out of debt or difficulty
Alcott was living in a basement apartment with her family, and they were struggling to stay afloat; even then, her prose was impressive.
shield Speak
v.
protect someone or something from a danger
The same issue crops up in deciding who should be shielding and whether some people need extra protection in the workplace.
devour Speak
v.
read books or literature quickly and eagerly
As a little girl, Sullivan was already devouring every newspaper she could find on the subject; it was a time when the Mercury Seven were propelling the image of astronauts into America's mind.
grouse Speak
v.
complain pettily; grumble
Trump has groused that finding another location to host G7 summit will cost the country a fortune, following an outpouring of criticism.
brace Speak
v.
support an object in order to stop it from falling down
Moscow's mayor cautioned against complacency, saying Russians to brace for a grueling phase of the pandemic in the weeks ahead.
stage Speak
v.
evaluate a patient to determine the phase, severity, or progression of a disease
The man's condition, doctors told the BBC deteriorated briefly and he had to be put on a ventilator for 24 hours, before staging a remarkable recovery.
stand Speak
n.
a small often open-air structure for a small retail business
Some people flouted the lockdown by reopening shops and taking family strolls; some grocery stands and bakeries stayed open.
ready Speak
v.
prepare someone or something for an activity or purpose
Since the 9/11 attacks, New York City has been preparing makeshift mortuary space, readying refrigerated lorries to help hospitals as the death toll rises.
stellar Speak
a.
of an extremely high standard
The company announced that in addition to its preexisting library, it would be curating two new playlists for anyone hoping to binge-watch some seriously stellar performances.
kick Speak
v.
run at a faster speed during the last part of a race
The new rules kicked in Friday to combat the coronavirus pandemic, but we worried that the clogged situation at O’Hare is making the spread of the virus more likely.
contain Speak
v.
control or restrain
We are not out of the woods because the virus can apparently be transmitted when people have few symptoms and very difficult to be contained.
row Speak
n.
a noisy acrimonious quarrel
It resulted in confusion amid dramatic changes to the reported figures for two days in a row, and dampening hopes that the outbreak may peak later this month.
grant Speak
n.
a sum of money given by an organization, especially a government
Federal prosecutors charged multiple scientists working in the USA with hiding research grants from Beijing and with pilfering research that could be used for China's economic gain.
spearhead Speak
v.
lead an attack or movement
In the public statement about the spearheading's death, the prime minister said he had been responsible for a pattern of disruptive, destabilizing behavior in the region.
acquire Speak
v.
buy an object or asset for oneself, take over
When Disney first acquired Lucasfilm, many people envisioned the franchise following in the footsteps of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's phenomenal success.
stir Speak
v.
call forth, provoke, rouse to activity
He became involved in missionary work in Africa at a very young age and at times stirred controversy.
operative Speak
n.
a worker, especially a skilled one in a manufacturing industry
The spy is believed to be the first operative from the country to blow his cover in five years.
categorical Speak