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fastidious (adjective)

Definition: giving too much attention to small details and wanting everything to be correct and perfect

Example sentence:

He is too fastidious about keeping the house clean.

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aptly (adverb)

Definition: suitable or right for a particular situation

Example sentence:

He was a student leader, constantly inspiring his schoolmates, friends and family and has aptly been described as a true Patrician.

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bicker (verb)

Definition: to argue about things which are not important

Example sentence:

They are always bickering with each other about/over their personal problems.

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prevalent (adjective)

Definition: existing very commonly or happening often

Example sentence:

It was found that bullying is prevalent in schools these days.

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keep up with the Joneses (phrase)

Definition: strive to match one’s neighbours in spending and social standing

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succumb (verb)

Definition: to lose the determination to oppose something; to accept defeat

Example sentence:

I succumbed to temptation and ate the whole tub of ice-cream.

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impede (verb)

Definition: to slow down or cause problems for the achievement or finishing of something

Example sentence:

Student misbehaviour impedes learning.

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inherent (adjective)

Definition: existing as a natural or basic part of something

Example sentence:

There are dangers inherent in every sport.

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salient (adjective)

Definition: most important or noticeable

Example sentence:

She began to summarise the salient points of the lesson.

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acclaim (noun)

Definition: public approval and praise

Example sentence:

Despite critical acclaim, the novel did not sell well.