10 smart words to elevate your vocabulary and sound like a true native speaker !

10 Smart words to elevate your vocabulary !

fearless, adventurous and extremely brave.
So intrepid – someone who has not trepidation and no fear.

Example – The intrepid kitten walked slowly in front of two big dogs

Similar words: courageous, brave, valiant, fear

to support or improve something or make it stronger

Example – The teacher bolstered the students confidence by telling them what special qualities each one of them possessed

Similar words: boost, support, strengthen

practical, realistic, down-to-earth, sensible, matter-of-fact

Example- The scientist had a pragmatic approach to dealing with the water crisis.

Similar words:  sensible and practical

concise, short, brief, condensed, compact

this can be used to express something that is said in a clear and short way.

Example – your teacher asks you to write a succinct summary.

A jocular person is someone who is fond of joking, is humorous and playful.

Example – today he was in a less jocular mood than usual

Similar words:  humorous

To explain something and make it clear.

Example – An interpreter will elucidate the instructions for all non-English speaking guests

Similar words: clarify, illuminate

when two or more people are fully in agreement.

Example - the bill required the unanimous approval of all member states

Similar words: consensus or agreement

If you presume something, it means you act as though it’s true before all the evidence is in.

Example - “Is she still at work?” “I presume so, since she’s not home.

Similar words: assume, or suppose or imagine

A congenial person is easy to get along with.
use congenial when something is pleasant or compatible.

You can talk about a congenial person, place, or environment. 

Example - Frank was a very congenial colleague.

very skilled and proficient at something

Example – Melissa is quite adept at predicting his moods.

Similar words: skilled and well versed