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| Explanation of caustic (adjective) eating away at; sarcastic words; corrosive Sample of caustic The caustic chemicals are dangerous. The girl harmed her mother with her caustic remarks. His caustic sense of humor doesn't go over so well when people don't know what they're in for.
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| Explanation of insinuate (verb) to work into gradually and indirectly; to allude to; to hint; to gain favor through indirect means Sample of insinuate He will insinuate his need for a vacation by saying how tired he has been lately.
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| Explanation of resilient (adjective) flexible; capable of withstanding stress; buoyant; elastic Sample of resilient The elderly man attributed his resilient health to a good diet and frequent exercise.
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| Explanation of altruistic (adjective) unselfish; generous Sample of altruistic The altruistic volunteer donated much time and energy in an effort to raise funds for the children's hospital.
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| Explanation of resolution (noun) proposal; promise; determination; decision Sample of resolution Former U.S. Senator George Mitchell journeyed to Ireland to help bring about a peaceful resolution to years of strife.
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| Explanation of jaded (adjective) worn-out; fatigued; tired Sample of jaded A person may become jaded if forced to work too many hours.
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| Explanation of biennial (adjective) happening every two years Sample of biennial The biennial journal's influence seemed only magnified by its infrequent publication.
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| Explanation of contusion (noun) bruise; injury where the skin is not broken; swelling Sample of contusion The man was fortunate to receive only contusions from the crash.
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| Explanation of unobtrusive (adjective) out of the way; remaining quietly in the background; inconspicuous Sample of unobtrusive The shy man found an unobtrusive seat in the far corner of the room. It was easy to miss the unobtrusive plaque above the fireplace.
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| Explanation of prosaic (adjective) tiresome; ordinary; common; tedious; regular; dull Sample of prosaic He wanted to do something new; he was tired of the prosaic activities his parents suggested each day. The only entertainment would be a prosaic game of cards.
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