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Hello, guys! Welcome to the seventh lesson of 504 absolutely essential words. This is the vocabulary part, so, we’re gonna learn our 12 new words in this one. Are you ready? Let’s get started.

The first word of this lesson is “postpone”. Postpone means to a later time; to delay. It’s a verb. Let’s see the examples. A) The young couple wanted to postpone their wedding until they were sure they could handle the burdens* of marriage. B) I neglected* to postpone the party because I thought everyone would be able to come. C) The supermarket’s owner planned to postpone the grand opening until Saturday.

Our second word is “consent”. Consent means to agree; to give permission or approval. We’re using it as a verb here, but it’s also a noun. A) My teacher consented to let our class leave early. B) David would not consent to our plan. C) The majority* of our club members consented to raise the dues.

The third word of this lesson is “massive”. Massive means big and heavy; large and solid; bulky. It’s an adjective. A) The boss asked some employees* to lift the massive box. B) From lifting weights, Willie had developed massive arm muscles. C) The main building on the campus* was so massive that the new students had trouble finding their way around at first.

Our next word is “capsule”. Capsule means a small case or covering. It’s a noun. A) The small capsule contained notes the spy had written after the meeting. B) A new, untested medicine was detected* in the capsule by the police scientists. C) He explored* this space capsule for special equipment.

The next word is “preserve”. Preserve means to keep from harm or change; to keep safe; to protect. It’s a verb. A) The lawyers wanted to preserve the newest reforms* in the law. B) Farmers feel that their rural* homes should be preserved*. C) The outfielder’s records are preserved in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Our next word is “denounce”. Denounce means to condemn in public; to express strong disapproval of. It’s a verb. A) The father denounced his son for lying to the district attorney. B) Some people denounce the government for probing* into their private lives. C) The consumer advocate denounced the defective* products being sold.

The next word we have is “unique”. Unique means having no like or equal; being the only one of its kind. We’re using it as an adjective here but it’s also a noun. A) Going to Africa was a unique experience for us. B) The inventor developed a unique method of making ice cream. C) Albie has a unique collection of Israeli stamps.

The next word, “torrent”, torrent. It means any violent, rushing stream; flood. Torrent, it’s a noun, right? A) A massive* rain was coming down in torrents. B) In the debate, a torrent of questions was asked. C) After trying to defraud the public, Lefty was faced with a torrent of charges.

Our next one, “resent”. It means to feel injured and angered at something. So, as you can guess, it’s a verb. A) Bertha resented the way her boyfriend treated her. B) The earthquake victim resented the poor emergency care. C) Columbus resented the fact that his crew wanted to turn back.

The next word we have is “molest”. Molest means to interfere with and trouble; to disturb. Again, we have a verb here. A) My neighbor was molested when walking home from the subway. B) The gang did a thorough* job of molesting the people in the park. C) Lifeguards warned the man not to molest any of the swimmers.

The next one, “gloomy”. Gloomy means dark; dim; in low spirits. It’s an adjective. Alright, let’s see some examples. A) My cousin was gloomy because his best friend had moved away. B) The reason Doris wasn’t popular*, was that she always had a gloomy appearance. C) Jones Beach is not so beautiful on a gloomy day.

And, finally, our last one, “unforeseen”. Unforeseen means not known beforehand; unexpected. It’s an adjective. A) We had some unforeseen problems with the new engine. B) The probe* into the congressman’s finances turned up some unforeseen difficulties. C) The divers faced unforeseen trouble in their search for the wreck. So, one more time, unforeseen means unexpected.

Alright, we’re finished with the “Vocabulary” part. See you in the next part, “Words in Use”.