Word Master — Set 60

Set 60 of Word Master covers 5 words: ambulatory, impious, censorious, ingenious, inexorable. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

1. ambulatory · adjective/ˈæmbjəˌlɛtɔri/

   relating to or adapted for walking

   The doctor said that after the surgery, he would be able to return to ambulatory activities like walking and light exercise.

   Synonyms: walking, mobile, movable

   Origin: from Latin 'ambulatorius', meaning 'of walking', from 'ambulare', meaning 'to walk'

2. impious · adjective/ˈɪm.pi.əs/

   lacking reverence for god or religion

   The impious actions of the group shocked everyone in the community.

   Synonyms: disrespectful, irreverent, ungodly

   Origin: From Latin 'impious', from 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'pius' meaning 'pious' or 'devout'

3. censorious · adjective/sɛnˈsɔr i əs/

   inclined to criticize or judge severely

   The teacher was very censorious about the student's work, pointing out all the mistakes.

   Synonyms: critical, judgmental, fault-finding

   Origin: Derived from Latin 'censorius', meaning 'of a censor' or 'having the role of a censor'

4. ingenious · adjective/ɪnˈdʒiː.njəs/

   characterized by cleverness or originality in inventiveness

   The child's ingenious idea for the science project won first prize at the fair.

   Synonyms: clever, inventive, creative

   Origin: from Latin 'ingeniosus', from 'ingenium' meaning 'innate character, talent, or genius'

5. inexorable · adjective/ɪˈnɛksərəbəl/

   impossible to stop or prevent

   The inexorable march of time makes everyone grow older.

   Synonyms: unstoppable, unavoidable, relentless

   Origin: From Latin 'inexorabilis', meaning unyielding or unmerciful