Complacency
Definition a feeling of satisfaction with yourself or with a situation, so that you do not think any change is necessary
Usage John showed complacency after winning the gold medal in the London Olympics.'
Forgery
Definition the crime of falsely making or copying a document in order to deceive people
Usage He was found guilty of forgery.
Cavil
Definition to make unnecessary complaints about something
Usage A customer caviled about the price.
Census
Definition the process of officially counting something, especially a country's population, and recording various facts; the results of this process
Usage A census is conducted every ten years in the United States
Ambiguity
Definition the state of having more than one possible meaning
Usage She can't write well so the letter was full of ambiguity.
Cramped
Definition 1) not having room to move freely
2) with small letters close together and therefore difficult to read
Usage There are hundreds of families living in cramped conditions.
Ample
Definition enough or more than enough
Usage The little kid had ample food on his plate.
Capacious
Definition Possessed of abundant capacity (space)
Usage The car is renowned for its capacious interior and storage space that created a luxurious feel
Boon
Definition something that is very helpful and makes life easier for you
Usage The new software will prove a boon to Internet users.
Dilate
Definition to become or to make something larger, wider, or more open
Usage The doctor gave me eye drops that made my pupils dilate
Docile
Definition easily managed or handled;teachable
Usage She cringed in her corner whining and docile.
Dawdle
Definition to take a long time to do something or go somewhere
Usage It's relaxing to dawdle in the shower but it wastes water.
Upbraid
Definition Scold severely
Usage Not only did the headmaster upbraid the students for ragging the freshers but also suspended them for a week.
Augment
Definition to increase the amount, value, size, etc. of something
Usage Nuclear generators are used to augment the solar power in the space station.
Derision
Definition the feeling that people express when they criticize and laugh at someone or something in an insulting way
Usage His crazy behavior became a source of derision for those around him.
