Vocabulary Enrichment 12

TARDY
/ˈtɑr di/ [TAHR-dee] (adj.)
– being late or behind the time that has been set

Example: The new employee was tardy on his first day.
Additional info: An antonym of tardy would be prompt or not delayed.

WELL-BEING
/ˈwɛlˈbi ɪŋ/ [WEL-BEE-ing] (n.)
– the condition of being in good form physically, emotionally, and psychologically

Example: Jack’s boss cares for his well-being.
Additional info: Synonyms of well-being include welfare and comfort.

WORRY
/wɜr i/ [WUR-ee] (n.)
– the state of being anxious about something

Example: It always causes me worry when my kids go to trips.
Additional info:  It may also be used as a verb. (e.g. Please don’t worry about me.)

TEND
/tɛnd/ [tend] (v.)
– to be likely to do something

Example: He tends to get stressed out when his boss gives him too much work.
Additional info: Tend can also mean to focus one’s attention and time on something.

AMPLE
/ˈæm pəl/ [AM-puh l] (adj.)
– having more than what is needed

Example: She needs an ample amount of sleep before the marathon.
Additional info: Ample may also mean plentiful.

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