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15. carpe diem — the idea of living in the moment and not worrying about the future (translates
to “seize the day”)
Used in a sentence: I didn’t want to go out, but my housemate said, “It’s senior year and we
won’t get to do this after we graduate, carpe diem.”
18. circumspect — carefully thinking about all the possible consequences and effects before
doing something
Used in a sentence: To keep his reputation in good shape with his colleagues, Dr. Huiyt
acted circumspect with his finding before publishing it in Scientific American.
51. juxtaposition — the fact of placing two things side by side, usually in contrast
Used in a sentence: When guys continue to skip leg day and only exercise arms, it’s hilarious to
view the juxtaposition of their upper body with their lower body.
89. stoic — someone who can persevere through pain or struggle without complaining
Used in a sentence: Normally a stoic, Malachi wept in emotion after hearing the bad news about
his hometown.
94. syntax — rules that dictate how words are used to form phrases and sentences
Used in a sentence: The media director scolded the intern for publishing the press release that had
incorrect syntax.