Advanced Plus — Set 49

Set 49 of Advanced Plus covers 5 words: docile, tacit, presumptuous, obstinate, ubiquitous. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. docile · adjective/ˈdɑːsəl/

   easily managed or taught; submissive

   The docile puppy quickly learned all the tricks its owner taught.

   Synonyms: tame, obedient, manageable

   Origin: from Latin 'docilis', meaning 'easily taught'

2. tacit · adjective/ˈtæs.ɪt/

   understood or implied without being stated

   The young boy had a tacit agreement with his friends to always share their toys.

   Synonyms: implied, understood, unspoken

   Origin: from Latin 'tacitus' meaning 'silent' or 'hidden'

3. presumptuous · adjective/prɪˈzʌmp.tʃəs/

   overstepping appropriate bounds or taking liberties in behavior or attitude

   It was presumptuous of him to speak on my behalf without asking me first.

   Synonyms: arrogant, bold, forward

   Origin: from Latin 'praesumptuosus', meaning 'taking for granted'

4. obstinate · adjective/ˈɑb.stɪ.nət/

   stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action

   The obstinate child refused to eat his vegetables, even when his parents asked him nicely.

   Synonyms: stubborn, headstrong, persistent

   Origin: The word 'obstinate' comes from the Latin 'obstinatus,' which is the past participle of 'obstinare,' meaning 'to stand firm.'

5. ubiquitous · adjective/juˈbɪkwɪtəs/

   present or existing everywhere

   Smartphones have become ubiquitous in our daily lives.

   Synonyms: omnipresent, universal, everywhere

   Origin: Late Latin 'ubiquitas', from 'ubique' meaning 'everywhere'