Word Master — Set 32

Set 32 of Word Master covers 5 words: tardy, visceral, pallid, grievous, baleful. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. tardy · adjective/ˈtɑr.di/

   arriving or happening after the expected or usual time

   The student was tardy to class and missed the important instructions.

   Synonyms: late, overdue, delayed

   Origin: Late Middle English, from Latin tardivus meaning 'slow, late'

2. visceral · adjective/ˈvɪs.ɚ.əl/

   relating to deep inward feelings rather than to intellect

   The movie gave me a visceral reaction, making me feel deep sadness for the character.

   Synonyms: instinctive, gut, emotional

   Origin: from Latin 'viscera', meaning 'internal organs'

3. pallid · adjective/ˈpæl.əd/

   lacking color or vitality

   After being sick for a week, her face looked very pallid and lacked color.

   Synonyms: pale, wan, colorless

   Origin: from Latin 'pallidus', which means 'pale' or 'faded'

4. grievous · adjective/ˈɡriː.vəs/

   causing great sorrow or pain

   The family felt a grievous loss when their pet passed away.

   Synonyms: serious, severe, terrible

   Origin: The word 'grievous' comes from the Old French 'grievous', which is derived from the Latin 'grievosus', meaning 'heavy or serious'.

5. baleful · adjective/ˈbeɪl.fəl/

   threatening harm or evil

   The baleful glare from the dark clouds made everyone feel uneasy.

   Synonyms: harmful, menacing, sinister

   Origin: Old English 'bealof', meaning 'evil' or 'harmful'