Words of the Day

March 14, 2026

A Moment of Realization

Despite growing up in an affluent neighborhood, he was always curious about lives different from his own. During his travels, he encountered a primitive village where people lived simply but with dignity. At first, the contrast between his comfortable life and the sordid conditions of the nearby city disturbed him. One evening, he saw a forlorn child sitting quietly by the road, which made him question the fairness of the world. In that moment, he realized that no system or belief he had trusted was truly infallible.

These are the five words we are going to learn today.

affluent

US: /ˈæfluənt/
UK: /ˈæfluənt/

adjective

Having a lot of wealth, money, or material possessions.

Examples:

  1. They live in an affluent neighborhood with large houses.
  2. The restaurant is popular among affluent customers.

forlorn

US: /fɔrˈlɔrn/
UK: /fəˈlɔːn/

adjective

Feeling lonely, abandoned, or hopeless.

Examples:

  1. She gave a forlorn smile after hearing the disappointing news.
  2. The child’s forlorn expression broke everyone’s heart.

infallible

US: /ɪnˈfæləbəl/
UK: /ɪnˈfælɪbəl/

adjective

Never wrong; incapable of making mistakes.

Examples:

  1. Many people once believed the system was infallible.

  2. Experience taught her that even experts are not infallible.

primitive

US: /ˈprɪmətɪv/
UK: /ˈprɪmətɪv/

adjective

Relating to an early stage of development; simple or not advanced.

Examples:

  1. Early humans used primitive tools made from stone.

  2. The explorers discovered a primitive shelter in the forest.

sordid

US: /ˈsɔrdɪd/
UK: /ˈsɔːdɪd/

adjective

Dirty, unpleasant, or morally shameful.

Examples:

  1. The newspaper exposed the sordid details of the scandal.
  2. The police uncovered the sordid truth behind the crime.

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