Vocabulary lesson 57
Definitions and samples
- He is an avid reader of anything – and everything – about sharks.
- The flight crew's paramount concern is passenger safety.
- It's very rude not to say "Thank you" when you are given something.
- Jane was praised by her teacher.
- It's only a tiny minority of people who are causing the problem.
- avid (adj.) extremely eager or interested
- He is an avid reader of anything – and everything – about sharks.
- paramount (adj.) being above all others in importance, power, or rank.
- The flight crew's paramount concern is passenger safety.
- rude (adj.) not polite; offensive or embarrassing
- It's very rude not to say "Thank you" when you are given something.
- praise (v.) to say that you admire and approve of someone or something, especially publicly
- Jane was praised by her teacher.
- minority (n.) a smaller number or part
- It's only a tiny minority of people who are causing the problem.