Day 4 Vocabulary

An irresponsible and lazy person who does not fulfill their obligations or pay their debts.

" The landlord referred to the tenant as a deadbeat after he failed to pay rent for the third consecutive month."

To identify and remove errors from computer hardware or software.

" The developer spent all night trying to debug the code to fix a major bug."

The act of deliberately misleading or tricking someone through dishonest actions or statements.

" The politician's lies and deceit were eventually exposed, ruining his career and reputation."

Extremely poor and without the means to provide for basic necessities.

" After losing his job and his home, he became completely destitute, with no money or place to go."

Characteristic of the devil; extremely evil, cruel, or clever.

" The villain's diabolic plan to take over the world was so cunning and clever that it almost succeeded."

Written or spoken communication or debate.

" The public discourse around the new policy was highly divided, with many people voicing their opinions online."

To drastically alter or destroy the structure of an industry, market, or system.

" The new technology was designed to disrupt the entire industry and change the way people do business."

To hold or express an opinion that is contrary to that of the majority.

" Despite the group's consensus, a few members continued to dissent and voice their opposition to the plan."

Tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people or groups.

" The new policy was so divisive that it created a major rift between the company’s management and employees."

To wear clothes of a particular kind; to prepare something in a specific way.

" He was impeccably dressed for the gala, wearing a tailored suit and polished shoes."

Outstandingly bad or shocking; shockingly poor.

" His performance was so egregious that he was fired from his job on the spot."

The quality of fluent, persuasive, and appropriate speech or writing.

" The speaker's eloquence and powerful words captivated the entire audience."

Lasting for a very short time; transient.

" The vibrant colors of the sunset were ephemeral, fading to gray within minutes."

To be a perfect example of a particular quality or type.

" She epitomised elegance and grace, as she was always poised and composed in every situation."

A speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly, especially a person who has recently died.

" The professor’s students delivered a heartfelt eulogy at his funeral, honoring his life and work."