indifferent, complacent, uncanny, succulent, prompt: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from Advanced Plus set 37. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

1. indifferent · adjective/ɪnˈdɪfərənt/

   having no particular interest or concern

   She was indifferent to the movie, not caring if it was good or bad.

   Synonyms: apathetic, unconcerned, uninterested

   Origin: from Latin 'indifferentem' meaning 'not differing, not prejudiced'

2. complacent · adjective/kəmˈpleɪ.sənt/

   self-satisfied and unconcerned, often leading to a lack of awareness of potential dangers or deficiencies

   After winning the game, the team became complacent and stopped practicing hard.

   Synonyms: self-satisfied, smug, overconfident

   Origin: from Latin 'complacentem', meaning 'pleasing' or 'satisfied'

3. uncanny · adjective/ʌnˈkæni/

   strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way

   There was an uncanny feeling in the air as the lights flickered on and off.

   Synonyms: eerie, weird, strange

   Origin: The word 'uncanny' comes from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'canny,' which is derived from Scottish English, meaning 'knowing' or 'wise.'

4. succulent · adjective/ˈsʌk.jə.lənt/

   tender, juicy, and pleasant to eat

   I enjoyed a delicious, succulent piece of watermelon on a hot day.

   Synonyms: juicy, tender, moist

   Origin: from Latin 'succulentus', meaning ' Juicy, fruitful' which comes from 'succus', meaning 'juice'

5. prompt · noun/prɑːmpt/

   a cue or signal to do something

   The teacher gave a prompt for the students to start writing their essays.

   Synonyms: cue, signal, reminder

   Origin: from Middle English 'prompte', from Latin 'promptus', meaning 'brought forth, ready'