-Pronunciation: de-truh-muhnt
-Part of Speech: noun
-Etymology: 1400-50 middle english< middle french< latin
-Professional Sentence: Regarding egos, most egos are neutral, but of course a person's ego can be to his detriment. http://www.reference.com/example-sentences/detriment
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| Eating too much fast food can be a detriment to your health. http://www.spoonwiz.com/asian-obesity-and-american-fast-food/ |
2.Dexterous
-Pronunciation: dek-struhs, -ster-uhs
-Part of Speech: adjective
-Etymology: 1595-1605 latin
-Professional Sentence: What makes us human is our intelligence combined with our dexterous hands. http://www.reference.com/example-sentences/dexterous?s=1
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| The dexterous woman practices yoga on the beach. http://yogapilates-classes.com/yoga-pilates-blog |
3.Discretion
-Part of Speech: noun
-Etymology: 1250- 1300 middle english< anglo- french< late latin
-Professional Sentence: In the end, it's still the doctor's discretion on the diagnosis and action plan. http://www.reference.com/example-sentences/discretion?s=1
4.Facetious
-Pronunciation: fuh-see-shuhs
-Part of Speech: adjective
-Etymology: 1585-95 french< latin
-Professional Sentence: There are a great many local slang words, often of facetious origin. http://www.reference.com/example-sentences/facetious?s=1
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| Willy Wonka is being facetious. http://www.memecenter.com/fun/214880/sarcastic-wonka |
5.Gregarious
-Pronunciation: gri-gair-ee-uhs
-Part of Speech: adjective
-Etymology: 1660-70 latin
-Professional Sentence: These gregarious marine birds are among the world's smallest penguins. http://www.reference.com/example-sentences/gregarious?s=1
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| These gregarious teens are spending time together on the weekend. http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/20507.aspx |
6.Optimum
-Pronunciation: op-tuh-muhm
-Part of Speech: adjective
-Etymology: 1875-80 latin
-Professional Sentence: Any advice for optimum seats would be greatly appreciated. http://www.reference.com/example-sentences/optimum?s=1
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| 1st row is the optimum location for any event. http://www.ebay.com/bhp/alice-cooper-tickets |
7. Ostentatious
-Pronunciation: os-ten-tey-shuhs, -tuhn-
-Part of Speech: adjective
-Etymology: 1650-60 old french< latin
-Professional Sentence: The city lacks ostentatious palaces, temples, or monuments. http://www.reference.com/example-sentences/ostentatious?s=1
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| Lady Gaga often dresses in very ostentatious clothing. http://style.mtv.com/2010/09/13/2010-vmas-lady-gaga-meat-dress-real/ |
8.Scrupulous
-Pronunciation: skroo-pyuh-luhs
-Part of Speech: adjective
-Etymology: 1400-50 late middle english< latin
-Professional Sentence: Scrupulous dental care can help avert tooth loss, but growing old gets in the way. http://www.reference.com/example-sentences/scrupulous?s=1
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| The creation of this car was carried out with scrupulous attention to detail. http://www.fiat500usa.com/2009_05_01_archive.html |
9.Sensory
-Pronunciation: sen-suh-ree
-Part of Speech: adjective
-Etymology: 1620-30 latin
-Professional Sentence: The disease can also cause nerve damage in the extremities, sensory loss in the skin, and muscle weakness. http://www.reference.com/example-sentences/sensory?s=1
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| Siri has sensory mark that senses your touch and sound. http://www.apple.com/ios/siri/siri-faq/ |
10.Vicarious
-Pronunciation: vahy-kair-ee-uhs, vi-
-Part of Speech: adjective
-Etymology: 1630-40 latin
-Professional Sentence: It's a chance to take vicarious pride in modern achievement. http://www.reference.com/example-sentences/vicarious?s=1
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