Common Situations

Formal Situations (e.g., presentations, essays):

Implication (n.): Something suggested though not directly expressed.
Concise (adj.): Brief and to the point.
Elucidate (v.): To explain something thoroughly.
Paradigm (n.): A typical example or pattern.
Nuance (n.): A subtle distinction.

Informal Situations (e.g., conversations with friends):

Quandary (n.): A state of perplexity or doubt.
Serendipity (n.): The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Intriguing (adj.): Arousing curiosity or interest.
Rambunctious (adj.): Noisy and boisterous.
Gaff (n.): A clumsy social blunder.

Persuasive Situations (e.g., sales pitches, arguments):

Imperative (adj.): Absolutely necessary.
Commensurate (adj.): Proportionate to something else.
Leverage (v.): To use something to one's advantage.
Incentive (n.): A thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something.
Testimonial (n.): A statement expressing a person's endorsement of something.

Expressing Feelings (e.g., compliments, apologies):

Exquisite (adj.): Extremely beautiful and delicate.
Stoic (adj.): Unemotional and impassive.
Tactful (adj.): Showing a keen sensitivity to the feelings of others.
Remorseful (adj.): Feeling deep regret for a wrong.
Elation (n.): A feeling of great happiness and triumph.