Advanced Plus — Set 48

Set 48 of Advanced Plus covers 5 words: supremacy, poignant, paragon, wrath, inclination. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. supremacy · noun/suˈprɛməsi/

   the state or condition of being superior to all others in authority power or status

   Some people believe in the supremacy of one race over others, which is not fair.

   Synonyms: dominance, superiority, control

   Origin: from Latin 'supremus' meaning 'highest' or 'utmost'

2. poignant · adjective/ˈpɔɪ.nənt/

   evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret

   The movie had a poignant moment that made everyone cry.

   Synonyms: sorrowful, sad, moving

   Origin: From Latin 'pungens', meaning 'to prick or sting'.

3. paragon · noun/ˈpærəɡən/

   a model of excellence or perfection of a kind

   She is a paragon of kindness, always helping others in need.

   Synonyms: model, example, ideal

   Origin: From Middle French 'paragon', derived from Latin 'paragonem', meaning 'to compare'.

4. wrath · noun/ræθ/

   strong vengeful anger or indignation

   The king showed his wrath when he found out someone had stolen his treasure.

   Synonyms: anger, rage, fury

   Origin: Old English 'wræþð' meaning 'vehemence, fierce anger'

5. inclination · noun/ˌɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

   a tendency or preference towards a particular idea or action

   She has a strong inclination to help others in need.

   Synonyms: tendency, leaning, preference

   Origin: from Latin 'inclinatio', meaning 'a bending or leaning towards'