WORD POWER - 6

1. Avid - Eager, Greedy
Synonyms - Keen, devoted, ardent,voracious.
Ex - She has taken an avid interest in the project.

2. Patron - A person who gives financial support to another person
Synonyms - Supporter, guide, backer, booster
Ex - Frederick the Great was the patron of many artists.

3. Foremost - The most advanced in a position, in front
Synonyms - edge, initial, leading, primary.
Ex - This question has been foremost in our minds recently.

4. Resilience - Recovering from shock, grief
Synonyms - Flexibility, pliancy, recoil, snap.
Ex - He showed great courage and resilience in fighting back from a losing position to win the game.

5. Irrelevant - Not important
Synonyms - pointless, unnecessary
Ex - Many people consider politics irrelevant to their lives.

6. Vigorous - Strong and active
Synonyms - Energetic, effective, active.
Ex - Take vigorous excercise for several hours a week.

7. Persist - Continue firmly despite obstacles
Synonyms - remain, endure, keep up, hold on.
Ex - She persisted in her search for the truth.

8. Parlance - A particular way of speaking
Synonyms - diction, jargon, expression.
Ex - A Munro, in climbing parlance, is a Scottish mountain exceeding 3000 feet.

9. Stagnant - Showing no activity, Dull, Sluggish
Synonyms - Static, idle, lifeless, dormant.
Ex - The housing market has been largely stagnant over the past few months.

10. Reverence - A feeling of great respect for someone.
Synonyms - loyalty, praise, honor, awe.
Ex - The poem conveys his deep reverence for nature.