Vocabulary List 34

lenient
(adjective) not harsh, severe, or strict
Many people felt that the punishment was too lenient.

imminent
(adjective) likely to happen very soon
Many species of animal are in imminent danger of extinction.

pertinent
(adjective) relevant to something
His question is pertinent to today’s discussion.

prevalent
(adjective) common; widespread
Crime is more prevalent in big cities.

recurrent
(adjective) happening again and again
Poverty is a recurrent theme in his novels.