Beginning & Ending Vocabulary

just beginning to develop; not yet fully formed

“The nascent technology showed enormous promise.”

in an initial stage; beginning to happen

“He detected the incipient signs of revolution.”

in an early stage of development

“The plan was still in its embryonic stage.”

relating to the earliest stage of development

“These were the germinal ideas that would transform the field.”

new and inexperienced; emerging

“The fledgling democracy faced many challenges.”

no longer existing or functioning

“The defunct company's assets were sold at auction.”

no longer produced or used; out of date

“Digital cameras made film cameras obsolete.”

at the point of death; lacking vitality

“The moribund industry struggled to attract investment.”

forming a very small remnant of something that was once greater

“The appendix is a vestigial organ in humans.”

to reach a climax or point of highest development

“Years of work culminated in this breakthrough.”

a point where great change or disaster occurs

“The company stood on the precipice of bankruptcy.”

an event marking a turning point

“The invention of the internet was a watershed moment.”