C2
miracle vs ponder vs ponderous vs wonder
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| miraclenoun/ˈmɪr.ə.kəl/ | Meaning something wonderful and surprising that seems impossible, or an event believed to come from God | Goes with a small miracle | Example Doctors called her fast recovery a medical miracle. |
| ponderverb/ˈpɑːn.dər/ | Meaning to think carefully about something for a long time, often before deciding | Goes with ponder the question | Example She pondered the job offer for a week before saying yes. |
| ponderousadjective/ˈpɑːn.dər.əs/ | Meaning slow, heavy and awkward; also describes speech or writing that is too serious and boring | Goes with ponderous style | Example Try to keep your emails short and avoid a ponderous style. |
| wonderverb/ˈwʌn.dər/ | Meaning to want to know something and think about it | Goes with — | Example I wonder if the train will be late because of the rain. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The poem makes readers the meaning of home.