Advanced Plus — Set 1

Set 1 of Advanced Plus covers 5 words: indignant, aspire, self-inflicted, indulge, impede. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. indignant · adjective/ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt/

   angry or annoyed at what is perceived as unfair treatment

   She felt indignant at the unfair decision made by the judges.

   Synonyms: angry, offended, upset

   Origin: from Latin 'indignus' meaning 'unworthy, not deserving'

2. aspire · verb/əˈspaɪr/

   to have a strong desire or ambition to achieve something

   Many students aspire to achieve their dreams of becoming doctors.

   Synonyms: desire, aim, yearn

   Origin: Middle English, from Latin 'aspirare' meaning 'to breathe upon' or 'to aim at'

3. self-inflicted · adjective/ˌsɛlf.ɪnˈflɪk.tɪd/

   resulting from one's own actions or choices

   His injuries were self-inflicted because he was too rough with himself during practice.

   Synonyms: self-caused, self-made, self-imposed

   Origin: The term 'self-inflicted' originates from the combination of 'self,' meaning oneself, and 'inflicted,' derived from the Latin 'inflictus,' meaning to strike or impose.

4. indulge · verb/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

   to allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something

   After a long week at work, I like to indulge in my favorite dessert.

   Synonyms: coddle, pamper, spoil

   Origin: from Latin 'indulgere' meaning to be lenient or to allow oneself

5. impede · verb/ɪmˈpid/

   to obstruct or hinder the progress or movement of something

   Heavy rain can impede our ability to drive safely.

   Synonyms: hinder, obstruct, delay

   Origin: from Latin 'impedire', meaning 'to catch in' or 'to hinder'