Learn the words "Apathetic","Pragmatic","Reiterate and "Detain"

Apathetic(Adjective)

Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

Example

• Young people today are so apathetic about politics.

• Don't be so apathetic - how are you going to get a job if you don't appear in an interview? 

Pragmatic(Adjective)

Solving problems in a realistic way which suits the present conditions rather than obeying fixed theories, ideas or rules. 

Examples

• The book's mind-over matter approach is pragmatic and well-explained.

• In business, the pragmatic approach to problems is often more successful than an idealistic one.

Reiterate (Verb)past tense: reiterated; past participle:reiterated

Say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity. 

Examples

• The government has reiterated its commitment to the uplifting the condition of the poor.

• She avoided answering our questions directly, instead reiterating that the answers could be found in her book.

Detain(Verb)
past tense: detained; past participle: detained
Meaning 1>To force someone officially to stay in a place .

• A suspect has been detained by the police for further questioning.

• She was detained without trial for two years .

Meaning 2>Officially seize and hold (goods):

• Customs officers may detain goods for up to two days.

 






 

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