Word ABASE (verb)

Meaning to lower in esteem or value

Synonym degrade, cheapen, debase, denigrate, undermine humiliate, disconcert, mortify subside, diminish, decrease abridge, shorten, contract renounce, abandon relinquish

ABASH (Verb) ABATE (Verb) ABBREVIATION (noun) ABDICATE (Verb) ABDUCTOR (noun) ABERRANT (adj) ABET (verb) ABEYANCE (noun) ABHOR (verb) ABJECT (adj) ABJURE (verb) ABLUTION (noun) ABNEGATE (verb) ABOLISH (verb) ABOMINABLE (adj) ABORIGINAL (adj, noun) ABORT (verb) ABORTIVE (adj)

embarrass lessen in intensity short form to give up kidnapper away from the normal

deviant, abnormal, anomalous encourage especially in doing aid, encourage something wrong temporarily not happening or suspension, adjournment being used hate detest, loathe, despise extremely unpleasant wretched, miserable, hopeless renounce upon oath relinquish, forswear, repudiate Washing as a matter of religious rite sacrifice, renounce, self-denial disown, negate, forswear put an end to (a practice or law) very disgusting an original inhabitation bring to an end abrogate, remove, annul detestable, loathsome, abhorrent native, indigenous, local halt, terminate, -ify

ABOUND (verb)

failing to achieve the intended failed, unsuccessful, vain, thwarted, futile, useless, worthless, ineffective, result. ineffectual, ineffica have in large numbers or proliferate, superabound, amounts to peel off rough in manner shortened thrive, flourish, be abundant wear away, erode biting, caustic, harsh

ABRADE (verb) ABRASIVE (adj) ABRIDGED (adj) ABROGATE (verb)

abbreviated, censored, edited cancel or repeal (a law or an repeal, annul, retract agreement)

ABSCISSION ABSCOND (verb) ABSOLUTE (adj) ABSOLVE (verb) ABSOLVE (verb)

a cutting off by surgery

to leave secretly especially to decamp, bolt, flee avoid arrest complete or total unreserved, unrestricted, dictatorial pardon forgive, release, free, clear free someone from acquit, exculpate, exonerate

ABSTAIN (verb)

to keep away from or hold back

refrain, eschew, forgo

ABSTEMIOUS (adj) ABSTRACT ABSTRUSE ABUNDANCE (noun) ABUT (verb) ABYSMAL (adj) ACCEDE (verb) ACCESSIBLE (adj) ACCLAIM (verb) ACCOLADES (noun)

moderate especially in eating and temperate, restrained drinking not concrete; not practical abstruse, recondite, summary not easy to understand deep, recondite, mysterious profusion to border upon extremely bad yield plenitude, wealth, copiousness adjoin, touch, be contiguous pathetic, low, wretched

concede, acquiesce, consent able to be reached, used or approachable, attainable, understood handy greet with loud approval hail, applaud, commend anything given or done as a sign honours of appreciation or respect ready to make adjustment

ACCOMODATING (adj)

obliging cooperative, helpful, adaptable, pliable, amenable, compliant,

ACCORD (noun & verb) ACCOST (verb) ACCOUTREMENTS (noun)

agreement

ACCRUE (verb) ACERBIC (adj)

to approach and speak someone aggressively pieces of equipment that you paraphernalia, equipment, stuff, apparatus, implements, appliances, need for a particular activity. regalia, appurtenances. to increase or grow naturally increase, accumulate, grow sharp (temper, tone, etc) caustic, biting, sarcastic

complaisant, indulgent, cons harmony, understanding, rapport to address, greet, hail

ACHILLES HEEL (noun) ACHILLES HEEL (noun)

a weak or vulnerable point a person's weak or

ACME (noun) ACME (noun) ACQUIESCE (verb)

vulnerable point. the highest point

weakness, flaw, imperfection most weak spot, weak point, weakness, vulnerable spot, shortcoming, failing, imperfection, flaw, defect, peak, summit, zenit

ACQUIESCE (verb) ACQUITTAL (noun) ACRID (adj) ACRIMONIOUS (adj) ACROPHOBIA (noun)

the highest point of achievement peak, pinnacle, zenith, or excellence crown, crest agree comply, concur, approve, assent, admit, coincide, accord, match to agree quietly without protest agree, accede, assent (but also without enthusiasm) a setting free as a result of the exoneration, reprieval, judgement of a court vindication pungent bitter, sharp, unpleasant bitter in manner, speech, etc bitter, rancorous, fierce abnormal fear of being at a high -

ACTUATE (verb)

ACUMEN (noun)

ACUMEN (noun)

ADAGE (noun) ADDLED (adj)

place motivate (someone) to act in a motivate, stimulate, move, drive, rouse, stir, stir up, fire, particular way fire up, arouse the ability to make good insight, keenness, judgments and take quick penetration, sagacity, decisions. perspicacity the ability to make good astuteness, awareness, shrewdness, acuity, judgements and take quick sharpness, cleverness, decisions. canniness. an old quote accepted as a truth proverb, quotation, motto confused and unable to think muddled, confused, fuddled, befuddled, bewildered,

ADDUCE (verb)

propely. refer to as evidence

dazed, dizzy, disoriented cite, quote, name, mention, instance, specify, identify skilful, expert, clever hold, stay, remain stop, postpone, delay,

ADEPT (adj & noun) ADHERE (verb) ADJOURN (verb)

very skilful; skilled person stick to; be devoted to break off (a meeting) until later

ADJUDICATE (verb)

suspend, defer, put off, end make a formal judgment on an judge, try, hear, examine, undecided matter arbitrate, decide

ADJUNCT (noun)

an additional part.

ADLIB (adverb)

ADMINISTER (verb) ADMONISH (verb) ADO (noun)

supplement, addition, accompaniment, complement, companion, extra, add-on, additive, accessory, appu speak or perform in public without impromptu, extempore, without preparation, without rehearsal, extemporaneously, offhand, preparing beforehand. spontaneous manage, dispense direct, order, run, oversee, control, govern reprimand firmly caution, reprimand, reproach, rebuke without delaying; immediately fuss, trouble, bother, upset, agitation, commotion, stir, confusion, excitement, tumult, disturbance worship, admiration, lionization, idolization, veneration, awe, devotion, adoration, exaltation, hon coming on, start, beginning, dawn, initiation, introduction coincidental hardship, distress, disaster,

ADULATION (noun)

excessive admiration

ADVENT (noun)

arrival

ADVENTITIOUS (adj) ADVERSITY (noun)

fortuitous difficulty, misfortune

AEGIS (noun) AFFABLE (adj)

AFFRAY (noun)

misadventure, tribulation. guidance, care, auspices friendly, amiable, genial, warm, cordial, pleasant, pleasing, charming, agreeable, sympathetic fight or violent behaviour in a fight, brawl, battle, sponsorship good-natured and friendly engagement, public place. collect or form into a mass encounter, confrontation, melee, clash,

AGGLOMERATION (noun)

AGGRAVATE (verb) AGGRIEVED (adj)

to worsen resentful because of

skirmish, scuffle, tussle, collection, mass, cluster, lump, clump, pile, heap, bunch, stack, bundle, quantity deteriorate unfair resentful, indignant, discontented, distressed, disturbed, a affronted, disgruntled, angry, unhappy,

treatment

AGOG (adj)

very

ALACRITY (noun)

ALLAY (verb)

see eager, excited, impatient, on tenterhooks, anxious, curious, expectant, something enthusiastic brisk eagerness or enthusiasm eagerness, willingness, readiness, enthusiasm, ardour, fervour, keenness, joyousness, liveliness, ze reduce or end (fear, concern or reduce, diminish, decrease, lessen, assuage, alleviate, ease, relieve, soften, mollify, difficulty) lull, mitiga loyalty to a person of higher loyalty, faithfulness, fidelity, obedience, fealty, adherence, homage, devotion, bond, trueness, status or to a group or cause. ste ease improve, assuage, lighten, lessen the state of being joined or association, league, treaty, associated coalition, partnership powerful attractiveness or charm appeal, glamour, magnetism, charm, draw, pull, fascination indirect reference to something implication, comment on a close friend, a alternative personality a mixture or blend persons pal, chum, buddy

eager

to

hear

or

ALLEGIANCE (noun)

ALLEVIATE (verb) ALLIANCE (noun)

ALLURE (noun)

ALLUSION (noun) ALTER EGO (noun) AMALGAM (noun) AMATEUR (noun)

AMBIVALENT(adj) AMBUSH (verb)

AMELIORATE (verb) AMELIORATE (verb) AMITY (noun)

AMNESIA (noun)

combination, union, blend, mixture a person who engages in a sport non-professional, beginner, or activity as a pastime rather than as a profession. dilettante, tyro unsure undecided, in two minds, hesitant to make a surprise attack from a trap, surprise, pounce on, lay a trap of, waylay, entrap, hidden position. ensnare. make (something) better nurture, promote, nourish, alleviate, improve make better improve, benefit, boost, raise, amend, refine a friendly relationship between friendship, friendliness, peace, peacefulness, peaceableness, harmony, harmoniousness, people or countries. understanding loss of memory -

AMNESTY (noun & verb) ANACHRONISM (noun)

ANARCHY (noun)

an official pardon for people convicted of political offences a thing that belongs to a period other than the one in which it exists disorder

pardon, forgiveness, liberty misdate, metachronism,

ANIMOSITY (noun) ANNALS (noun)

hatred or strong dislike a historical record of events year by year destroy completely unlikely to cause offence or

ANNIHILATE (verb) ANODYNE (adj)

ANONYMITY (noun) ANTAGONISM (noun) ANTECEDENT (adj)

disparagement secrecy feeling of hatred going before in time, prior

ANTEDILUVIAN (adj) ANTIDOTE (noun) ANTITHESIS (noun) APATHETIC (adj)

anything which is very outdated or old-fashioned a thing that counteracts something unpleasant a person or thing that is the direct opposite of another not interested or enthusiastic

parachronism chaos, revolution, lawlessness, anarchism, mayhem, rebellion antipathy, ill will, enmity, hostility records, archives, chronicles, accounts, registers, journals, history abolish, destroy, exterminate bland, inoffensive, innocuous, neutral, unobjectionable obscurity, mystery, vagueness, ambiguity hatred, revulsion, aversion, antipathy previous, earlier, prior, foregoing, preceding, precursory prehistoric, antiquated, archaic remedy, answer, solution, panacea contradiction, contrast, extreme, opposite uninterested, indifferent, unconcerned, unresponsive, unfeeling, unemotional, emotionless, languid, poise, self-assurance, assurance, self-posession,

APLOMB (noun)

calm self-confidence

APOCRYPHAL APOGEE (noun) APOTHEOSIS (noun)

of doubtful origin highest point the highest point

calmness, composure untrue, mythical, fictional summit, peak, zenith culmination, climax, peak, pinnacle, summit, zenith,

APPALLING (adj)

apex, peak, acme, apogee. something that is so bad or horrific, horrifying, terrible, awful, dreadful, ghastly, unpleasant that it shocks you. hideous.

APPENDAGE (noun)

APPETITE (noun) APPRISE (verb)

a thing attached to or projecting attachment, adjunct, from something larger or more important accessory, addition hunger, desire taste, craving, enthusiasm inform notify, tell, brief, intimate

APPROBATION (noun)

commendation, official approval

APPROPRIATE (adj)

approval, praise, consent, admiration, good opinion, esteem suitable, correct for a particular proper, fitting apt relevant circumstance based on random impulse of or living on trees a very typical example pertinent, right or capricious, casual, erratic, illogical typification, type, prototype, representative, stereotype, original, pattern, model, standard enthusiastic, keen, fervent, zealous, devoted, eager, dedicated of passion, acidity, fervour, zeal, eagerness, vehemence difficult, gruelling, strenuous

ARBITRARY (adj)

choice

ARBOREAL (adj) ARCHETYPE (noun)

ARDENT (adj)

very enthusiastic

ARDOUR (noun)

very

strong

feelings

ARDUOUS (adj) ARGOT (noun)

enthusiasm or love very difficult and tiring

ARRANT (adj)

ARRIVISTE (noun)

the jargon or slang of a particular jargon, slang, idiom, cant, dialect, parlance, patter, speech, vernacular, patois, group. terminology, lang used to emphasize how bad utter, downright, absolute, complete, thorough, someone or something is consummate. a person who has recently social climber, status become wealthy or risen in social status unpretentiousness seeker, would-be, go-getter, self-seeker, adventurer,

ARTLESSNESS (noun)

ARTLESSNESS (noun) ASCENT (noun) ASCETIC (adj)

newcomer, upstart, parv natural, sincere, open, ingenuous, innocent, uncontrived sincere and straight forward nave, natural, innocent, childlike, pure, ingenuous an upward slope way up, incline, rise, slope, gradient, climb strictly self-disciplined and austere, self-denying, abstinent, abstemious, avoiding any pleasures or luxuries frugal, simple, rigorous.

ASCRIBE (verb) ASHEN (adj)

assign, put down to attribute, credit, blame on very pale from shock, fear, or pale, wan, pasty, grey, leaden, colourless, sallow,

ASININE (adj)

illness. lacking in intelligence

ASPERITY (noun)

ASPERSION (noun) ASPIRE (verb) ASSAY (verb & noun) ASSIDUOUS (adj)

pallid, white, waxen, ghostly. stupid, foolish, pointless, brainless, mindless, doltish, idiotic, imbecilic, insane, lunatic, ridic harshness of tone or manner harshness, sharpness, roughness, abrasiveness, severity, acerbity, astringency critical remark about someones criticism, condemnation, character deprecation have ambitions wish, desire, aim, hope, want evaluation try, examine, probe diligent, constant tireless, persevering, attentive, industrious, hardworking, tryst, rendezvous, gettogether nonbeliever, agnostic

ASSIGNATION (noun) ATHEIST (noun)

meeting doubter

ATONEMENT (noun)

amends for a wrong

ATROPHY (verb & noun)

waste away

compensation, recompense, payment, repayment, redress, restitution, indemnity, indemnification, expi wither, weaken, degenerate, shrivel, deteriorate weaken, reduce, decrease diminish, impair. familiar, acquainted, conversant, at home, up to date with, in touch, abreast of, apprised of, in th boldness, fearlessness, intrepidity, recklessness, pluck, gustiness distinguished, respected, eminent, venerable, hallowed, illustrious, prestigious

ATTENUATE (verb)

made weak or less effective

AU FAIT (adj)

having a thorough knowledge of

AUDACITY (noun)

willingness to take bold risks.

AUGUST (adj)

inspiring respect and admiration

AUGUST (adj)

inspiring respect and admiration.

AURA (noun)

distinguished, respected, eminent, venerable, hallowed, illustrious, prestigious, renowned, celebrat the distinctive atmosphere of a atmosphere, air, quality, aspect, ambience, place, person or thing. lacking comforts, luxuries character, mood, spirit,

AUSTERE (adj)

AUTOCRAT (noun) AVAIL (noun & adj) AVANT-GARDE (adj) AVER (verb)

AVERSION (noun) AVERT (verb)

feeling, feel, flavour, colour, or strict, self-denying, moderate, temperate, sober, simple, frugal, Spartan, restrained, ascetic, decoration. puri a ruler who has absolute power; a tyrant, despot, absolute ruler domineering person use or benefit advantage, reward, purpose, gain, aim original fashionable avow profess, affirm, claim, declare, state, affirm, maintain dislike loathing, hatred, hate, repugnance, distaste turn away, prevent turn aside, stop happening, ward off, avoid, forestall keen, eager, enthusiastic, ardent, passionate, devoted, dedicated, fervent, fervid, zealous breathtaking, amazing, stupendous, awesome, astonishing, extraordinary,

AVID (adj)

keenly interested

AWE-INSPIRING (adj)

causing a sense of wonder.

AWESOME (adj)

AWRY (adj) AXIOMATIC (adj)

incredible, magnificent, won amazing, stunning, astounding, astonishing, stupendous away from the expected course or amiss, not right, wrong position true in such an obvious way that self-evident, very impressive or very difficult unquestionable, undeniable, accepted, understood, you do not need to prove it. given, granted. confused mixture of noises or clamour, din, racket, tumult, voices babble, coronation drunken revelling, unruly

BABEL (noun) BACCHANALIAN (adj)

BADINAGE (noun)

BALEFUL (adj)

a humorous or light-hearted conversation that often involves teasing causing or threatening to cause

BALMY (adj) BAROQUE (adj)

BAUBLE (noun)

BEATIFIC (adj)

BEDROCK (noun)

BEFOGGED (adj)

BEGRUDGE (verb) BEGUILE (verb)

banter, repartee, wordplay, raillery, wit, witticisms, ripostes, sallies, quips menacing, threatening, unfriendly, hostile, antagonistic, evil, nasty, harm bitter pleasantly warm mild, gentle, summery, calm, tranquil showy and very ornate ornate, fancy, curlicued, extravagant, rococo, ostentations, showy. a showy trinket or decoration trinket, knick-knack, ornament, toy, novelty, gimmick feeling or expressing blissful rapturous, joyful, ecstatic, seraphic, blissful, serene, happiness or joy. happy, glad the central principles on which core, base, basis, foundation, root, heart, something is based. backbone, essence. totally confused. muddled, fuddled, befuddled, addled, groggy, dizzy, muzzy feel aggrieved about envy, grudge, regret to trick somebody into doing charm, attract, entrance, win over, woo, captivate, something especially by being bewitch, spellbind, dazzle, nice to them. blind, hypnotize, me bound in gratitude indebted, obligated, obliged, bound, duty-bound, honour bound, grateful, thankful, appreciative. for be incumbent on, be obligatory for, be required of, be appropriate for, be expected of, be advisable persecuted, tormented, troubled, beset, hardpressed, pestered, plagued, vexed disprove decry, demean, deride bellicose, warlike, pugnacious, quarrelsome bewail, regret, mourn

BEHOLDEN (adj)

BEHOVE (verb)

it

is

right

or

necessary

BELEAGUERED (adj)

somebody to do something. in difficulties, harassed

BELIE (verb) BELITTLE (verb) BELLIGERENT (adj) BEMOAN (verb)

contradict, give the lie to disparage aggressive lament

BENEVOLENT (adj)

kind

BENIGHTED (adj)

lost

in

intellectual

or

generous, caring, compassionate, giving, benign moral ignorant, unenlightened, uneducated, untutored, unschooled, illiterate,

BENIGN (adj)

darkness, ignorant. cheerful and kindly

BEQUEATH (verb) BERATE (verb)

leave to criticize or speak angrily to somebody because you do not approve of something they have done deprived of, without to be infatuated with

unlettered, unscholarly, unr kindly, kind, warm-hearted, good-natured, friendly, warm, affectionate, agreeable give, bestow on, donate, will rebuke, reproach, reprimand, reprove,

BEREFT (adj) BESOTTED (adj)

admonish devoid, deprived, robbed obsessed with, beguiled by,

BEWILDERING (adj)

difficult to understand

BEWITCHED (verb)

attracted

and

delighted

BIBLICAL (adj) BIDDABLE (adj)

something of or related to the Bible obedient

bewitched by, devoted to. baffling, perplexing, puzzling, mystifying, confusing by captivate, enchanted, entranced, enraptured, charmed, beguiled, delighted, fascinated tractable, amenable, pliable, pliant, cooperative, complaisant, malleable,

BILATERAL (adj) BIOPSY (noun)

two-sided

persuadable, manipulable, two-pronged, mutual, joint

BLANDISHMENTS (noun)

an examination of tissue taken from the body to discover the presence of a disease. flattery intended to persuade or flattery, cajolery, coaxing, coax unenthusiastic about wheedling, blarney, fawning indifferent to, uninterested in, uncaring about, apathetic towards. narrow-minded, limited, restricted, conventional, parochial, provincial, insular, localist, petty, m

BLASE (adj)

BLINKERED (adj)

cause to have a narrow outlook

BLUSTERY (adj)

stormy, swaggering

stormy, raging,

gusty,

gusting,

windy, squally, wild, rough, tempestuous, turbulent, violent. lively, active, animated, exuberant, spirited, bouncy, frisky authentic, real, true camaraderie

BOISTEROUS (adj)

noisy, lively and high spirited

BONAFIDE (adj) BONHOMIE BOURGEOIS (adj)

genuine geniality

BOWDLERIZED (adj) BOYCOTT (verb & noun)

having to do with the middle middle-class, property owning, propertied, class, especially in being conventional, traditional, conventional and concerned with conservative, conformist, wealth. ordi edit heavily censored, emasculated, expurgated stay away from shun, avoid, spurn, snub

BRAGGART (noun)

a person who brags

BRAVADO (noun) BRAVADO (noun)

false show of confidence

boaster, blusterer, trumpeter, swaggerer, poser, egotist swagger, bluster

BRAVURA (adj)

BRAWN (noun)

BRAZEN (adv)

boldness intended to impress or arrogance, bluster, braggadocio, machismo, intimidate swagger. skilful and enthusiastic virtuoso, magnificent, outstanding, exceptional, excellent, superb, brilliant physical strength as opposed to physical strength, muscliness, brawniness, intelligence burliness, huskiness bold and shameless unashamed, unabashed, defiant, impudent, insolent,

BREVITY (noun)

BRUNT (noun)

BRUSQUE (adj) BUGBEAR (noun)

impertinent, blatant shortness conciseness, concision, succinctness, pithiness, terseness, briefness the chief impact of something full force, impact, shock, burden, pressure, strain, stress, impetus, thrust, bad. weight, violence, effe abrupt or offhand curt, blunt, short, sharp, terse, brisk cause of anxiety or irritation hate, bane, irritation, dislike, anathema, aversion

BULLISH (adj)

aggressively confident

optimistic, hopeful, buoyant, positive, disposed to look on the bright side, sanguine,

BUMPTIOUS (adj)

BURSARY BYWORD (noun)

CACHET (noun) CACOPHONY (adj) CALCULATED (adj)

confident, ch self-confident or proud in an conceited, arrogant, selfassertive, pompous, overbearing, swaggering, annoying way. strutting, presumptuous. financial support support, money, grant, endowment, backing a notable example of something. perfect example of, classic case of, model of, exemplar of, embodiment of, incarnation of, personifi the state of being respected or prestige, distinction, status, admired standing a harsh mixture of sounds done with awareness of the likely deliberate, premeditated, planned, intentional, intended, purposeful, conscious considered, effect. studied the quality of a persons ability quality, merit, distinction, character, worthy stature, excellence the making of false and damaging slander, defamation, libel, statements disparagement the quality of being open and frankness, openness, honest honesty candidness an influence that corrupts evil, disease, pestilence careful and showing good shrewd, astute, sharp, sharpwitted discerning, acute, penetrating, discriminating

CALIBRE (noun)

CALUMNY (noun) CANDOUR (noun) CANKER (noun) CANNY (adj)

judgement especially in business

CANVASS (verb) CAPITULATE (verb)

or politics. perceptive, persp ask for political support campaign, electioneer to agree to do something that you surrender, yield, submit, have been refusing to do for a concede, defeat, relent ,

CAPRICIOUS (adj)

long time showing sudden

CAPSIZE (verb)

succumb, crumble, acquire in fickle, inconstant, changeable, variable, attitude or behaviour unstable, mercurial, erratic (of a boat) overturn in the water overturn, turn over, upset, upbend, knock over, flip over, tip over, invert, topple over changes

CAPTIOUS (adj)

prone to petty fault finding.

CAPTIVATE (verb)

enthrall

CAPTIVITY (noun)

imprisonment

critical, fault-finding, quibbling, niggling, cavilling, carping, criticizing, disapproving enchant, charm, bewitch, fascinate, entrance, capture, subdue confinement, servitude,

CARDINAL (adj & noun)

CARNAL (adj) CARNIVORE (noun) CASCADING (adj) CATACLYSMIC (adj)

CATECHIZE (verb)

CATEGORICAL (adj)

CAUSTIC (adj) CAVIL (verb)

slavery, subjection fundamental, principal, serious, prime, key, chief, central connected with the body sensual lustful, lascivious, lecherous, licentious, lewd A flesh eating animal. flow, waterfall pour, gush, fall, tumble, spill, drop, surge of a violent upheaval or disaster. disastrous, catastrophic, calamitous, tragic, devastating, ruinous, terrible, violent, awful to examine systematically by interrogate, question, crossexamine, cross-question, quiz, examine, probe, questioning browbeat, interview. expressed clearly and in a way unqualified, unconditional, that shows that you are very sure unequivocal, unreserved, about what you are saying absolute sarcastic in a hurtful way mordant, scathing, derisive, trenchant make petty objections. complain, carp, grumble, most important grouse, grouch, whine, bleat, quibble about, niggle

CAVORT (verb) CERTITUDE (noun)

CESSATION (noun)

about, criticize, denou dance, romp, jig, caper, frisk, gambol, frolic feeling of complete certainty certainty, confidence, positiveness, conviction, reliability the action or an instance of stop, discontinuance, halt, jump or dance around excitedly stopping intermission, armistice, end the action or an instance of end, ending, termination, stopping, halting, ceasing, finish, stoppage, closure, stopping. interruption, respi a feeling of annoyance or annoyance, irritation, vexation, exasperation, disappointment displeasure, pique

CESSATION (noun)

CHAGRIN (noun)

CHARISMATIC (adj)

having an attractiveness or charm charming that can inspire admiration or

fascinating,

CHARY (adj)

enthusiasm in other people cautiously reluctant

magnetic, captivating wary, cautious, circumspect, heedful, careful, guarded, mindful, watchful, distrustful, sceptical scold, upbraid,

CHASTISE (verb)

reprimand severely

berate,

reprimand, reprove, rebuke, admonish, chide, censure, CHAUVINIST (noun) CHEF - D'OEUVRE (adj) excessively loyal person a master piece castigate, lambast fanatic, zealot master work, best work, greatest creation, crowning achievement, work of art, CHICANERY (noun) treasure gem, pearl, j the use of complicated plans and trickery, deception, deceit, deceitfulness, duplicity, clever talk in order to deceive dishonesty, unscrupulousness, people. underhandedness extremely fanciful unreal, visionary, to do something repeatedly nag, badger, hound, harass, pressurize tell (someone) repeatedly to do nag, badger, hound, harass, pester, plague, torment, something persecute, annoy lasting for a long time constant, persistent, grave rude or bad-tempered rude, discourteous, ill-mannered, impolite,

CHIMERICAL (adj) CHIVVY (verb) CHIVVY (verb)

CHRONIC (adj) CHURLISH (adj)

ungracious, uncivil, ill-bred, CIRCUMSPECT (adj) CIRCUMVENT (verb) cautious avoid boorish, oafish, ungallan careful, prudent, guarded, vigilant, wary, judicious skirt, evade, outwit, thwart, dodge, get around, get out of name, call, summon, mention, arraign, convoke, invite, notify, warn courtesy, consideration, courteousness, respect, good manners

CITE (verb)

quote

CIVILITY (noun)

politeness

CLAMOROUS (adj)

noisy

CLAMOUR (noun) CLANDESTINE (adj)

a loud demand kept secret, surreptitious

vociferous, boisterous, deafening, riotous, raucous, loud, rowdy din, racket, uproar, tumult secret, covert, furtive,

CLEMENCY (noun)

CLOISTERED (adj)

COALESCE (verb) COERCED (verb) COGENT (adj)

surreptitious, stealthy, closet kindness shown to somebody mercy, mercifulness, leniency, mildness, when they are being punished indulgence, forbearance shut away, secluded secluded, sheltered, sequestered, protected, isolated unite, come together combine force pressurize, drive, compel, intimidate, bully strongly and clearly expressed in strong, powerful, potent, weighty, plausible, effective, a way that people believe. sound, think deeply contemplate, consider, ruminate similar alike, equivalent, associated, related knowledge sensibility, awareness, consciousness work together with other team up, join forces, pool resources, act as a team, collude, cooperate fall fold; breakdown; lose strength cave in, crumple, subside, suddenly disintegrate, fail, end security guarantee an informal word or phrase conversational, idiomatic, spoken, slang, everyday informal idiomatic, informal,

COGITATE (verb) COGNATE (adj) COGNIZANCE (noun) COLLABORATE (verb)

COLLAPSE (verb) COLLATERAL (noun & adj) COLLOQUALISM (noun) COLLOQUIAL (noun & adj)

COMMISERATE (verb)

express sympathy or pity

COMMODIOUS (adj)

roomy and comfortable

conversational offer sympathy to, be sympathetic to, express sympathy for, send condolences to, condole with, sympa spacious, ample, large, big,

COMMUTE (verb)

vast, voluminous, extensive travel regularly by train or bus to adjust, decrease, reduce and from ones place of work; exchange for something else; change to one less severe.

COMPASSION (noun) COMPATRIOT (noun) COMPENDIOUS (adj)

a strong feeling of sympathy for pity, sympathy, empathy, people who are suffering care, concern, solicitude fellow citizen national, neighbor presenting facts in a succinct, pithy, brief, crisp, compact, concise, condensed, shortened, compressed ambitious, zealous, vying,

COMPETITIVE (adj)

comprehensive manner involving competition

COMPLACENT (adj)

combative too satisfied with yourself or with smug, a situation (usually disapproving) willing to please others or to accept their behaviour without protest conforming to requirements involvement

self-satisfied,

COMPLAISANT (adj)

gloating, triumphant, proud assenting, willing, acquiescent, agreeable yielding, docile, amenable collusion, responsibility, connivance, support, participation conclusion, connivance pressure, obligation, coercion, duress, impulse scruples, misgivings, qualms, worries, unease prelude, preamble, introduction, start strenuous, vigorous, energetic, active, forceful, forcible, strong, intense, concentrated please, placate, pacify, mollify, propitiate, assuage, calm down. blend, combination lofty, pompous, disdainful, arrogant, snobbish, haughty lofty, pompous, disdainful, arrogant, snobbish, haughty disregard, ignore, excuse, forgive, pardon channel, duct, pipe, tube, gutter, groove, furrow, trough, trench, culvert, cut, sluice, spillway, r

COMPLIANT (adj) COMPLICITY (noun)

COMPLICITY (noun) COMPULSION (noun) COMPUNCTION (noun) CONCEPTION (noun)

involvement pressure forcing someone to do something feeling of guilt that prevents or follows wrong doing beginning, comprehension, idea

CONCERTED (adj)

jointly arranged or carried out.

CONCILIATE (verb)

to reconcile bring together

CONCOCTION (noun) CONDESCENDING (adj)

mixture patronizing

CONDESCENDING (adj)

patronizing

CONDONE (verb) CONDUIT (noun)

accept or forgive (an offence or wrong doing) a person, an organization or a country that is used to pass things or information to other people or places.

CONFISCATE (verb)

take or seize with authority

appropriate, impound, sequester,

expropriate, seize, sequestrate,

remove,

CONFLAGRATION (noun) CONFLUENCE (noun)

a large and destructive fire flowing together

take away, take possession fire, blaze, flames, inferno, firestorm, holocaust. meeting, convergence, union observe,

CONFORM (verb)

comply with, abide by

follow,

fulfil,

CONFORM (verb)

comply with rules or standard.

accept, adapt to, comply with, abide by, fulfil, uphold, need, accept, obey,

CONFOUND (verb)

surprise or bewilder

CONFUTE (verb)

prove to be wrong.

CONGENITAL (adj) CONGREGATE (verb)

present at birth, habitual gather into a crowd or mass

observe, follow amaze, astonish, dumbfound, stagger, surprise, startle, stun, stupefy, daze, nonplus, shake, unnerve disprove show/prove to be false, contradict, negate, deny, refute, rebut, gainsay, belie, invalidate innate, inborn, hereditary, ingrained assemble, flock, crowd

CONGRESS (noun)

CONJECTURE (noun)

CONJUGAL (adj) CONSCIENTIOUS (adj)

CONSECRATE (verb) CONSENSUS (noun) CONSONANCE (noun)

a formal meeting of delegates for parliament, assembly, upper house, lower house, discussion legislature, senate guess, surmise speculation, guess, assumption, imagination, inference, supposition marital matrimonial, wedded, married, connubial taking care to do things carefully diligent, punctilious, industrious, dedicated, and correctly painstaking, meticulous sanctify sanctify, bless, make holy agreement agreement or compatibility consent, accord, harmony, compromise agreement, concord, accord, harmony, unison, conformity dismay, perturbation, anxiety, distress, disquiet, angst, trepidation.

CONSTERNATION (noun)

anxiety or dismay

CONSTRUCTIVE (adj) CONSTRUE (verb)

serving a useful purpose

CONSUMMATE (verb & adj)

productive, helpful, beneficial, practical, useful be interpreted in a particular way interpret, understand, read, see, take, render, analyse, explain, elucidate showing great skill and flair accomplish, skillful, achieve, accomplished, expert attentive viewing or consideration thought, meditation, consideration, pondering, reflection, thinking, musing,

CONTEMPLATION (noun)

CONTEMPORARY (adj) CONTENTIOUS (adj) CONTINGENT (adj)

modern, of that period controversial dependent

CONTRAVENE (verb)

break

rumination, deliberatio existing, current, fashionable, up to date debatable, arguable, touchy, litigious subject, body, reliant, deputation, group, conditional breach, flout, disobey,

CONUNDRUM (noun)

CONVALESCENCE (noun) CONVENE (verb) CONVENTIONAL (adj) CONVIVIAL (adj) CORPORAL (adj) CORPULENT (adj) CORROBORATION (verb)

disregard a confusing and difficult problem problem, difficulty, quandary, dilemma, puzzle, or question enigma, mystery period of recovery recuperation, restoration call together assemble, summon, organize, arrange conservative, usual customary, ordinary welcoming physical fat validation friendly, warm, hospitable, cordial bodily genial,

obese, stout, swollen, portly legalization, justification, rationale, substantiation, confirmation, support an superficial, surface, skinetc deep, outward, exterior,

COSMETIC (adj)

involving apparent concession,

or or

producing improvement

superficial

COSMOPOLITAN (noun & adj)

without any real substance to it. external. consisting of people from different multinational, countries care for

multi-ethnic,

COSSET (verb)

and

protect

in

excessively soft-hearted way

sophisticated, broad-based an pamper, indulge, overindulge, mollycoddle, nanny, nursemaid, featherbed

COTERIE (noun)

COUP DETAT (verb)

COURSE (noun) COURTLY (adj) COVERT (adj)

an exclusive group of people with clique, set, circle, inner circle, crowd, in-crowd, band, pack, crew, community, league, alliance, shared interests or tastes. f a sudden violent seizure of power overthrow, takeover, ousting, deposition; bloodless coup, palace revolution, rebellion, revolt, insu a direction taken or intended path, track, way, classes, itinerary very dignified and polite refined, polished, elegant, suave, urbane secret or hidden, making it to secret, furtive, clandestine, difficult to notice pretending to be shy or modest. surreptitious, stealthy simpering, coquettishness, flirtatiousness, skittishness, shyness, modesty,

COYNESS (noun)

CRASS (adj)

CRAVEN (adj)

CREDENCE (noun)

CREDENTIALS (noun) CREDIBILITY (noun)

CREDULOUS (adj)

CRESCENDO (noun)

bashfulness, reticence, insensitive, blundering, dense, thick, vacuous, mindless, witless, oafish lacking courage. cowardly, lily-levered, fainthearted, pigeon-hearted, spiritless, spineless, timid, timorous, fearf belief acceptance, belief, credibility, authority, confidence documents such as letters that documents, papers, bona show who you claim to be fides, references belief integrity, reliability, trustworthiness, sincerity, authority gullible nave, trusting, gullible, innocent, unsuspecting, uncritical gradually becoming louder upsurge, increase, buildup, very thoughtless and stupid loudening, swelling, climax the curved sickle shape of the hemispherical, curved, semiwaxing or waning moon; a curved street of houses circular, hemispherical sad and disappointed downhearted, downcast, despondent, disconsolate

CRESCENT (adj)

CRESTFALLEN (adj)

CRITICAL (adj)

of or at a crisis

significant,

serious,

dangerous, decisive, vital, CROTCHETY (adj) easily irritated important bad-tempered, ill-tempered, irritable, irascible, moody, cantankerous, CRUDITY (noun) something refinement. mysterious which waspish, shrewish, grumpy lacks primitiveness, simplicity, roughness, inaccuracy, lack of refinement obscure in enigmatic, mysterious, confusing, perplexing, CULPABLE (adj) mystifying, puzzling,

CRYPTIC (adj)

or

meaning. obscure, abstruse, arcane. guilty, liable to blame, responsible blamable

CURRENT (adj)

present, flow

recent, existing, in progress,

CURSORY (adj) DAPPER (adj)

DASTARDLY (adj)

DAUNT (verb)

DAUNTLESS (adj)

up to date, contemporary hasty, superficial, slight, desultory, careless (of a man) neat in dress and smart, spruce, trim, debonair, neat, tidy, crisp, well dressed, well turned, appearance well groomed, elegant, wicked and cruel wicked, evil, iniquitous, heinous, villainous, diabolical, fiendish cause to feel nervous or alarm, depress, deter, discourage, dishearten, discouraged. dismay, intimidate fearless and determined indomitable, intrepid, fleeting, casual, hastily done doughty, plucky required by etiquette or current fashionable, in fashion, voguish, in vogue, modish, trendsetting, latest, smart, fashion chic a complete failure or disaster fiasco, failure, catastrophe, disaster, disintegration, mess, wreck, ruin, downfall,

DE RIGUEUR (adj)

DEBACLE (noun)

DEBILITATE (verb)

enfeeble, enervate

collapse, defea weaken, encumber, hinder,

DECAPITATE

incapacitate, hamper to behead; capitulateto yield, to execute, guillotine, cut off surrender somebody's head

DECIMATE (verb) DECRY (verb)

destroy a large proportion of publicly declare to be wrong

wipe out, kill condemn, run down, complain about, criticize, belittle, deprecate, disparage disparage, belittle, criticize

DECRY (verb)

express strong disapproval

DEDUCE (verb)

arrive

DEFACE (verb)

DEFAMATORY (adj)

DEFLECTION (noun)

DEFUNCT (adj)

DEGRADATION (noun)

DEGRADED (adj)

by conclude, reason, work out, gather, infer, glean, divine, intuit, extrapolate, reasoning. understand, conjectur spoil the appearance of mar, spoil, despoil, vandalize, ruin, disfigure, mutilate spoiling the good reputation offensive, libellous, derogatory, insulting, slanderous a sudden change in the direction turning aside, turning, diversion, drawing away, that some thing is moving in, deviation, divergence, usually after it has hit something. declination, aberration. no longer in existence invalid, obsolete, useless, non-operational, outdated, redundant, out of use the action of being broken down baseness, disgrace, dishonour, debasement, or made worse dismissal not worthy of any respect humiliated, demeaned, debased, cheapened worship, revere, venerate, reverence, extol, exalt, adore, immortalize torrential rain flood, rush, overwhelm, inundate, behaving in a crazy way because crazy, uncontrolled, manic, of being extremely upset or worried frenzied, frantic (of language) used by ordinary popular, vernacular, colloquial, idiomatic, vulgar, common, informal, people. everyday, non-literary the action of raising objections objection, protest, protestation, complaint, dispute, dissent, carping, cavilling, recalcitrance, op shy sedate, modest, retiring, diffident, reserved, shy, decorous making into or worship as a god.

at

(an

opinion)

DEIFY (verb)

DELUGE (noun) DEMENTED (adj)

DEMOTIC (adj)

DEMUR (noun)

DEMURE (adj)

DEPICT (verb) DEPLETING (adj)

DEPLORABLE (adj)

to represent or show something in describe, detail, relate, a picture or story. narrate, recount, unfold reduce in quantity or numbers exhaust, reduce, diminish, use up, run down, lessen, drain very bad and unacceptable, often disgraceful, shameful, in a way that shocks people. manner to feel and express dishonourable, disreputable posture, bearing, behavior, carriage, demeanor, mien strong deplore, abhor, despise, execrate, criticize, censure, condemn mock, taunt, scoff, sneer, slur, gibe insulting, offensive, critical, belittling discern, detect, comprehended vandalize, lay waste to vandalize, lay waste to bandit, criminal, outlaw, renegade, marauder, raider, robber, lawbreaker, villain, thug, ruffian, ho distracted, anxious, worried, distressed, fraught, frantic,

DEPORTMENT (noun) DEPRECATE (verb)

DERIDE (verb)

disapproval of something ridicule

DEROGATORY (adj) DESCRY (verb) DESECRATE (verb) DESECRATE (verb) DESPERADO (noun)

disparaging catch sight of damage, despoil damage, despoil a desperate or reckless criminal.

DESPERATE (adj)

causing or involving anxiety

DESPOILATION (noun)

DESULTORY (adj)

making a place less attractive, valuable, or important by taking things away from it or by destroying it aimless

reckless, hopeless, serious devastation, destruction, ruin, ruination, vandalism, depredation, despoilment, plunder unfocused, random, indiscriminate, half-hearted,

DETENTION (noun)

DETER (verb)

DETEST (verb) DETRIMENTAL (adj)

haphazard imprisonment, arrest, incarceration, locking up, confinement discourage from doing something discourage, dissuade, warn, caution, dishearten, through fear of the consequences demoralize hate abominate, despise, loathe, dislike intensely causing harm or damage harmful, damaging, injurious, hurtful, inimical, deleterious, pernicious, ill, bad custody

DEVIOUS (adj)

skilful in using underhand tactics

DEVOUR (verb) DEVOUT (adj)

eat greedily, overwhelm deeply religious

underhand, deceitful, dishonest, dishonourable, disreputable, unprincipled, unethical demolish, consume, gulp down, overcome dedicated, devoted, committed, staunch, loyal, genuine, faithful, firm,

DIATRIBE (noun)

steadfast, resolute, zealous a long and angry speech or piece attack, criticism, invective, of writing attacking and criticizing

DICTION (noun)

somebody or something pronunciation, language

tirade, denunciation delivery, elocution, speech, accent, enunciation,

DICTUM (noun)

DICTUM (noun)

DIDACTIC (adj)

DIFFIDENCE (noun)

articulation, projection an pronouncement, proclamation, direction, injunction, assertion, statement, command, authoritative source commandment. a formal statement from an pronouncement, proclamation, direction, injunction, assertion, statement, dictate, authoritative source command, mandate. intended to teach or give moral instructive, instructional, educative, educational, instruction informative, informational shyness reserve, hesitancy, a formal statement from reticence, quietness, timidity slow, unhurried, tardy, unpunctual, lax, slack,

DILATORY (adj)

slow to act

DILETTANTE (noun)

DIMUNITIVE (adj)

DISCERN (verb)

sluggish, sluggardly, slothful a person who dabbles in a dabbler, potterer, tinkerer, subject for enjoyment but without serious study. trifler extremely or unusually small. tiny, small, little, petite, minute, miniature, mini, minuscule, microscopic, compact, toy, midget, recognize or be aware of perceive, make out, detect, recognize, notice, observe, identify, determine, distinguish

DISCERNING (adj)

having

DISCORD (noun) DISCREET (adj)

DISCRETE (adj) DISCRIMINATE (verb)

good discriminating, selective, judicious, tasteful, refined, cultivated, cultured, judgement sophisticated lack of agreement or harmony confusion, disturbance, dissension, strife, clash careful not to attract attention or careful, cautious, chary, circumspect, considerate, delicate, diplomatic, give offence guarded individually separate and distinct separate, distinct, individual make a distinction (between) tell apart, separate, classify, single out, differentiate,

or

showing

DISDAIN (verb)

DISGORGE (verb)

to think that something or someone is not good enough to gain your respect or attention. pour forth, discharge

DISMEMBER (verb)

to cut or tear the dead body of a

DISPARATE (adj)

DISPASSIONATE (adj)

person or an animal into pieces. (of two or more things) so different from each other that they cannot be compared not influenced by strong emotion

distinguish scorn, deride, contempt, belittle, undervalue, slight, despise discharge, eject, emit, expel, evacuate, empty, spew out, belch, spout, regurgitate disjoint, joint, cut the limbs of, pull apart, cut up, chop up, break up, dissect, divide, segment, contrasting, different, differing, dissimilar, unlike, varying, various. unemotional, unsentimental, unruffled, impassive, unperturbed, composed,

DISPASSIONATE (adj)

temperate, sober, placid not influenced by strong emotion; unemotional, non-emotional, unsentimental, emotionless, impassive, nonchalant, cool, rational and impartial give out collected, comp bestow, allot, hand

DISPENSE (verb)

out,

DISQUIET (noun)

unrest

DISSEMBLE (verb)

hedge

distribute, dole out, mete out uneasiness, anxiety, concern, worry, foreboding, alarm evade, stall, quibble, put off, dither

DISSEMBLE (verb)

DISSEMINATE (verb)

hide or disguise ones motives or dissimulate, pretend, deceive, feign, act, masquerade, sham, fake, bluff, counterfeit, pose, feelings posture distribute broadcast, spread, publish, publicize, circulate to spread information, knowledge spread, distribute, publicize, propagate, proclaim, disperse, dissipate, etc to many people broadcast lack of agreement disagreement, argument, dispute, demur, disapproval, objection. waste (money, energy or squander, misspend, waste, throw away, lavish, expend,

DISSEMINATE (verb)

DISSENT (noun)

DISSIPATE (verb)

DISSOLUTE (adj) DISSOLUTE (adj) DISSONANCE (noun) DISTEND (verb) DISTEND (verb) DISTORT (verb) DITHER (verb)

resources) degenerate (lacking restraint or discipline) degenerate (lacking restraint or discipline) discord

DIVERTED (verb) DIVEST (verb) DOCTRINAIRE (adj)

DOGGED (adj)

DOLDRUMS (pl.noun)

run through, go through. moral immoral, depraved, debauched, dissipated moral immoral, depraved, debauched, dissipated disagreement, dissension, conflict, difference swell balloon, bloat, inflate, increase swell balloon, bloat, inflate, increase deform, misrepresent warp, disfigure, twist, bend, alter a state of agitation or indecision hesitate, falter, waver, vacillate, oscillate, temporize. redirect, entertain, distract deflect, switch, reroute, sidetrack, avert strip rid, deny, deprive, rob very strict in applying beliefs or dogmatic, rigid, inflexible, uncompromising, unyielding, adamant, insistent, pontifical, principles. authoritari showing determination, not giving determined, resolute, purposeful persistent, up easily persevering a state of inactivity or depression depression, melancholy, gloom, glumness, downheartedness, dejection, despondency, heartache, unhappi

DOLEFUL (adj)

sad or depressing

miserable,

dejected,

sad,

DOLEFUL (adj) DONNISH (adj)

DOUBLE-CROSS (verb)

DOUGHTY (adj)

DOUR (adj)

woeful, mournful mournful, woeful, sad, unhappy serious and concerned with scholarly, studious, academic, scholastic, academic rather than practical bookish, book-loving, intellectual, erudite, matters. educated, le to cheat or deceive somebody betray, cheat, defraud, trick, hoodwink, mislead, deceive, swindle, break one's who trusts you. promise, to be dislo brave and resolute fearless, dauntless, determined, resolute, indomitable very severe or stern unfriendly, forbidding, sad or depressing morose, sour, gruff, dismal The state of being dull and dullness, boringness, tedium, monotony, dreariness, lifelessness, barrenness, mediocrity, uninteresting. mundanenes harsh cruel, oppressive, drastic bleak and depressing dull, drab, uninteresting, flat, dry, banal, bland, insipid, colourless, lifeless, sterile, tedious, sweet and soothing mellifluous, euphonious, soothing, mellow to pressurize importune, solicit, petition, plague, harass, hound threats or violence used to force a coercion, compulsion, force, pressure, intimidation, threats, constraint, person to do something enforcement. to listen secretly to what other listen in, spy, intrude, monitor, tap, wiretap, people are saying. record, overhear. cheerful and full of energy cheerful, joyful, cheery, jaunty not following one style or a set of extensive, comprehensive, ideas but choosing from or using a wide variety. varied, diverse, catholic feeling or showing great rapturous, blissful, elated, enthusiasm euphoric

DRABNESS (noun)

DRACONIAN (adj) DREARY (adj)

DULCET (adj) DUN (verb) DURESS (noun)

EAVESDROP (verb)

EBULLIENT (adj) ECLECTIC (adj)

ECSTATIC (adj)

EDICT (noun)

EFFRONTERY (noun)

EFFUSIVE (adj)

an official order or statement decree, order command, commandment, mandate, proclamation, pronouncement, dictum, given by somebody dictate, fiat, pro behaviour that is confident and impudence, impertinence, very rude, without any feeling of cheek, insolence, audacity, shame temerity expressing pleasure or approval gushy, fulsome, enthusiastic in an unrestrained way expressing pleasure or approval gushing, gushy, unrestrained, unreserved, extravagant, enthusiastic, in an unrestrained way ebullient, exuberant expressing emotion in an demonstrative, gushing, unrestrained way enthusiastic selfish insensitive, inconsiderate, egoistic outstandingly bad or shocking appalling, terrible, awful exit door, outlet, way out

EFFUSIVE (adj)

EFFUSIVE (adj.) EGOCENTRIC (adj) EGREGIOUS (adj) EGRESS (noun) ELAN (noun)

showing great enthusiasm and flair, stylishness, elegance, energy, style and confidence to make out grace, poise, suaveness draw out, extract, evoke, bring forth fluent or persuasive in speaking persuasive, expressive, articulate, fluent, strong, forceful, powerful, potent, or writing silver-tongued, luci make clear, explain abnormally thin and weak thin, skeletal, scrawny, scraggy, angular, starved, underfed, cadaverous, shrivelled free from legal social or political untie, release, unfetter, restrictions unshackle begin (a new project or course of begin, start, commence, undertake, venture into,

ELICIT (verb) ELOQUENT (adj)

ELUCIDATE (verb) EMACIATED (adj)

EMANCIPATE (verb) EMBARK (verb)

EMBELLISH (verb) EMBEZZLE (verb) EMBROIL (verb)

action) make more attractive misappropriate to involve

launch into, institute, initiate. adorn, emboss, beautify, embroider misuse, cheat, steal entangle, enmesh, confuse with

EMENDATION (noun)

EMINENT (adj) EMISSARY (noun) EMOTIVE (adj)

removal of errors and corruptions. correction, rectification; improvement, improve, enhancement, enhancing, polishing, refinement, clar famous renowned, noted, esteemed, prominent representative ambassador, envoy, agent, messenger causing people to feel strong inflammatory, controversial, contentious, delicate, emotions be in sympathy with sensitive, difficult,

EMPATHIZE (verb)

problematic, touchy, awkwa identify, sympathize, relate to, commune heaven, the heavens, the sky, the upper regions, the

EMPYREAN (noun)

heaven or the sky

ENCORE (noun)

calling for repetition of a

ENCUMBER (verb) ENDANGER (adj) ENDEMIC (adj)

burden, get in the way exposed to danger

stratosphere, the azure repeat performance, extra performance, additional performance, replay, repeat, repetition. hamper, hinder, impede

imperilled, damaged, injured, jeopardized regularly found in a particular prevalent place or among a particular group

ENDURANCE (noun)

ENGENDER (verb) ENHANCE (verb) ENNUI (noun)

of people and difficult to get rid of the fact or power of enduring determination, fortitude, patience, perseverance, something painful and longpersistence, pertinacity, lasting. resolution, stamina, str produce; cause to occur cause, create, stimulate, prompt increase the quality, value, or augment, develop, increase, extent of boost listlessness and dissatisfaction boredom, tedium, lethargy, languor, restlessness,

ENTENTE (noun)

arising from boredom. malaise, dissatisfaction a friendly relationship between understanding, arrangement, agreement, entente cordiale, covenant, settlement, deal, alliance, two countries; an agreement. treat

ENTHRALLING (adj)

holding someones attention

ENTICE (verb) EPITHET (noun)

EPITOME (noun)

EQUANIMITY (noun) EQUIPOISE (noun)

fascinating, entrancing, enchanting, bewitching, captivating, charming, beguiling, enrapturing, deli attract, beguile tempt, allure, lure, persuade, inveigle, charm a word or phrase used to sobriquet, nickname, byname, title, name, label, describe the most important tag, designation, quality of a person or thing description. essence synopsis, prcis, brief, abridgement, digest, contraction, condensation calmness and evenness of calmness, equability, selftemper control, poise balances of forces or interests equilibrium, balance, evenness, symmetry, parity, equality, equity, stability, steadiness, poise. ambiguous, uncertain, indefinite, indeterminate, puzzling, doubtful, obscure,

EQUIVOCAL (adj)

EREMITE (noun) EROSION (noun)

a recluse. gradual wearing away

involved, hazy, waveri hermit, solitary, ascetic coenobite. corrosion, attrition, wearing

ERRANT (adj)

down straying from the accepted course sinful, naughty, delinquent, or standards misbehaving artificial and not as good as the artificial, substitute, imitation, synthetic, fake, false, mock, simulated, real thing or product pseudo, bogus, sham, spu learned well-educated, scholarly, knowledgeable, intellectual,

ERSATZ (adj)

ERUDITE (adj)

ESCHEW (verb) ESOTERIC (adj)

ESPOUSE (verb)

cultured, widely read abstain from, refrain from, forswear, renounce intended for or understood by abstruse, obscure, arcane, only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge recondite adopt or support adopt, embrace, take up, take to, accept, welcome, back, champion, abet, encourage, prefer, aid, def deliberately avoid doing

ETCH (verb)

ETHOS (noun)

ETIQUETTE (noun)

EUPHEMISTIC (adj)

EUPHONIOUS (adj)

EUPHORIA (noun)

cut (a text a design) on a surface. engrave, inscribe, carve, incise, chisel, score, notch, imprint, impress, stamp, print, prink. the moral ideas and attitudes that spirit, character, atmosphere, climate, mood, belong to a particular group or feeling, temper, tenor, flavour, essence, society quintessence the code of polite behaviour in a ceremony, civility, conventions, courtesy, society. decency, politeness. using less direct words instead of polite, mild, understated, softened, indirect, neutral, evasive, diplomatic, coded, those which are harsh and blunt. newspeak sounding pleasant pleasant-sounding, sweetsounding, mellow, mellifluous, dulcet, sweet, honeyed, lyrical, silvery, si a feeling of great happiness ecstasy, joy, rapture, jubilation, excitement rapturous, jubilant, joyous,

EUPHORIC (adj)

elated

EUTHANASIA (noun)

EVANESCENT (adj) EVASIVE (adj)

EVIDENCE (noun)

EVOKE (verb) EVOLVE (verb)

EXACERBATE (verb) EXALTED (adj) EXASPERATE (verb)

ecstatic, exhilarated, excited the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease vanishing. disappearing, fading away elusive cagey, slippery, shifty, equivocal, ambiguous, vague proof, indication, show confirmation, data, facts, verification, support, substantiation call to mind suggest, remind, induce, stir up develop gradually derive, descend, develop, emerge, grow, improve, mature, modify gradually, progress, unfold make worse aggravate, deepen, intensify at a high level greatly irritate dignified, esteemed, respectable infuriate, incense, anger, annoy, irritate, madden,

enrage, inflame, antagonize

EXCULPATE (verb)

show / declare to be not guilty of clear,

pardon,

acquit,

EXHORTATION (noun)

EXHUME (verb) EXIGENT (adj) EXIGUOUS (adj) EXONERATE (verb) EXPEDITIOUS (adj) EXPEDITIOUS (adj)

wrongdoing. exonerate, absolve the act of speaking strongly and urging, encouragement, persuasion, pressure, pressurization, pushing, insistence, incitement, earnestly goadin dig up, bring out of the ground disinter, unearth pressing critical, crucial, vital very small clear quick and efficient. quick and efficient meagre, inadequate, scanty, paltry, miserly acquit, absolve, forgive, vindicate, pardon speedy, swift, quick, rapid, fast, prompt speedy, swift, quick, rapid, fast, prompt, punctual, immediate, instant, sudden, brisk atone for, redress, redeem, offset, purge promoter, proponent,

EXPIATE (verb) EXPONENT (noun)

make amends for a promoter of an idea or theory

EXPOUND (verb)

EXPULSION (noun)

EXPUNGE (verb)

supporter, model, exemplar present and explain (a thought or present, put forward, set forth, proffer, offer, advance, propose, propound, frame, give an idea) systematically account the act of expelling, banishment removal, debarment, dismissal, exclusion, discharge, ejection, rejection. remove completely erase, remove, delete, efface, rub out very beautiful and delicate, highly beautiful, elegant, graceful, refined profligate, exaggerated magnificent, superb. overgenerous, excessive, grandiose, wasteful, immoderate, overstated liberate, detach, extract animated, boisterous, buoyant, eager, ebullient, effervescent.

EXQUISITE (adj)

EXTRAVAGANT (adj)

EXTRICATE (verb) EXUBERANT (adj)

wriggle out lively and cheerful

EXULTANT (adj)

jubilant

thrilled, overjoyed, happy,

FABLED (adj)

FABRICATION (noun)

FACETIOUS (adj)

elated, proud legendary, mythical, mythic, mythological, fabulous, folkloric, heroic, traditional, fictitious invention of false information in invention, concoction, piece of fiction, fiction, falsification, falsity, lie, order to deceive people. falsehood, fib, decep treating serious issues with flippant, flip, glib, frivolous, famous inappropriate humour waggish, whimsical based on or concerned with facts accurate, circumstantial, correct, demonstrable, empirical, faithful, genuine, or facts. matter-of-fact, objec based on a mistaken belief erroneous, misleading, mythical, deceptive, wrong prone to mistakes erring, errant, imperfect, flawed when nothing is created or inactive, dormant, quiet, produced, not successful slack, slow flat, idle, static high-pitched voice above one's high voice, high-pitched voice, high-pitched tone, normal range used by male piercing tone, ear piercing singers tone. far from reality and therefore improbable, unlikely, implausible, scarcely credible, difficult to believe, unlikely. dubious, doubtful. the belief that all events are passive acceptance, resignation, acceptance, decided in advance by a stoicism, defeatism, supernatural power and humans pessimism, negativism, have no control over them. gloom, pred incapable of being understood or enigmatic, mysterious, impenetrable, incomprehensible, unfathomable, opaque, explained. profound, deep. extreme, tiredness tiredness, exhaustion, lethargy silly and showing a lack of silly, foolish, inane, puerile intelligence an embarrassing blunder in a gaffe, blunder, mistake, indiscretion, impropriety, solecism, gaucherie, social situation peccadillo

FACTUAL (adj)

FALLACIOUS (adj) FALLIBLE (adj) FALLOW (adj) FALSETTO (noun)

FAR-FETCHED (adj)

FATALISM (noun)

FATHOMLESS (adj)

FATIGUE (noun) FATUOUS (adj) FAUX-PAS (noun)

FAWNING (adj)

FECKLESS (adj)

FERVENT (adj)

FETISH (noun) FETTLE (noun)

FEUD (noun)

trying to gain favour by servile obsequious, servile, sycophantic, flattering, flattery or attentive behaviour ingratiating, unctuous lacking determination or purpose useless, worthless, incompetent, inefficient, inept, lazy, idle, slothful, indolent, shiftless, spir keen avid, ardent, enthusiastic, eager, zealous, passionate, fanatical something to which a person is obsession, compulsion, obsessively devoted mania healthy; in good condition shape, trim, fitness, physical fitness, health, state of health, condition, form, repair, state, ord A long-lasting and bitter dispute animosity, and bitter dispute antagonism, conflict,

FICTITIOUS (adj) FIDDLING (adj)

of or related to fiction

dispute, grudge, hostility. untruthful, fictional petty, trifling,

small, unimportant or difficult to trivial,

insignificant, do. continuing

unimportant,

inconsequential, FIDELITY (noun) inconsiderable, negligible, p a loyalty, constancy, devotedness, devotion, person cause or belief commitment, adherence devilishly cruel wicked, cruel, vicious, evil, nefarious, unspeakable, brutal, brutish, savage, barbaric, barbarous, a merely nominal head, e.g. of an titular head, nominal leader, faithfulness to front man, cipher, token, mouth-piece, FILIAL (adj) puppet, organization or government instrument, man of stra connected with the way children dutiful, devoted, loyal, faithful, compliant, respectful, dedicated, behave towards their parents. affectionate, loving. a stimulus, esp. of stimulus, stimulation, boost, encouragement, incitement, incentive, FINESSE (noun) FINESSE (noun) encouragement a boost elegant or delicate skill elegant or delicate skill impetus, inducement, motivation, skill, expertise, flair, subtlety skill, subtlety, expertise, flair, knack, panache.

FIENDISH (adj)

FIGUREHEAD (noun)

FILLIP (noun)

FINICKY (adj)

FITFUL (adj)

too concerned or worried about fussy, fastidious, punctilious, overcritical, details or standards difficult, awkward active or occurring irregularly intermittent, sporadic, spasmodic, broken, disturbed, disrupted, patchy,

FIXATION (noun)

FLAGRANT (adj)

irregular, variable, uneven an excessive interest in someone obsession with, preoccupation with, mania for, monomania, fetish, addiction, complex, or something. neurosis, comp very obvious and unashamed blatant, glaring, obvious, overt, conspicuous rubbish, debris, waste, waste matter dross, refuge, remains, scrap, lumber, odd and ends. struggle mentally, be out of ones depth, be in the dark, have difficulty, be confounded, be confuse vary, differ, shift, change, alter, waver, swing, oscillate, alternate, rise and fall bewildered, mystified, bemused, perplexed note, marginal note, annotation, comment, gloss, aside, incidental remark,

FLOTSAM (noun)

FLOUNDER (verb)

wreckage of boats or rubbish garbage. etc., that are found floating on the sea or along the shore. have trouble doing or

FLUCTUATE (verb)

understanding something. rise and fall irregularly in number

FLUMMOXED (adj) FOOTNOTE (noun)

or amount. completely baffled an extra piece of information that is printed at the bottom of a page

FOREBODING (noun & adj)

FORFEIT (verb)

FORLORN (adj)

FORTE (noun)

in a book. digression, parenthesis. a feeling that something bad will premonition, presentiment, threatening, sinister, menacing, apprehension, happen. ominous lose or give up as a necessary surrender, relinquish, handover, yield, sacrifice, result renounce, give up very sad and lonely sad, miserable, dejected, despondent, disconsolate, abject. a thing for which someone has a strength, strong point, speciality, talent, special ability, skill, bent, gift, claim particular talent. to fame.

FORTHRIGHT (adj)

direct and outspoken

FORTUITOUS (adj) FOUR-SQUARE (adj)

happening by luck. firm and resolute

frank, direct, straightforward, honest, candid, open, sincere, straight, blunt chance, unexpected resolute, determined, full of determination, purposive, purposeful, resolved,

FRACAS (noun)

noisy disturbance or quarrel

decided, adamant, firm disturbance, quarrel, scuffle, brawl, affray, tussle, melee peevish, complaining, restless, awkward, testy, touchy grumpy, grouchy, crotchety, cantankerous, peevish evil, devil frantic, wild, frenzied, hectic,

FRACTIOUS (adj)

irritable and bad tempered

FRACTIOUS (adj)

bad-tempered or easily upset

FRANKENSTEIN (noun) FRENETIC (adj)

monster involving a lot of energy

FRENZY (noun)

FRETFUL (adj)

FRIVOLITY(noun)

FRUGAL (adj)

fraught, feverish a state or period of uncontrolled agitation, delirium, derangement, excitement, fever, fit, fury, hysteria, excitement or wild behaviour insanity behaving in a way that shows you distressed, upset, miserable, unsettled, uneasy, ill at ease, uncomfortable, agitated, are unhappy or uncomfortable. distraught, s behaviour that us silly or amusing lightheartedness, levity, jocularity, gaiety fun, especially when this is not silliness, zaniness, suitable giddiness, flippancy economical in the use of anything thrifty, sparing, economical, saving, careful, cautious. protest, rail, rage, rant

FULMINATE (verb)

express strong protest

FUNCTIONARY (noun)

FUSSILADE (noun)

declaim a person whose job is to do official, office-bearer, officeholder, public servant, civil administrative work, esp. for a servant, bureaucrat, government or a political party. administrator. a series of shots fired at the same salvo, volley, barrage, bombardment, cannonade, burst, blast, hail, shower, time or quickly one after another. rain, stream, blitz, dis

GAFFE (noun)

an embarrassing blunder

blunder, mistake, error, slip, indiscretion, breach of impropriety, etiquette,

GAINSAY (verb)

GAIT (noun)

GALLING (adj)

miscalculation, gauch deny or contradict, speak against deny, dispute, contradict, repudiate, declare untrue, challenge, oppose, contest, disprove, debunk a persons way of walking. walk, step, stride, pace, tread, manner of walking, way of walking, bearing, carriage, comportment, extremely irritating annoying, vexing, infuriating, maddening, irksome go from place to phase in search jaunt, run, roam, wander, travel, gad, flit, range, rove,

GALLIVANT (verb)

GALORE (adj)

of excitement. in abundance

GALVANIZE (verb) GAMBIT (noun)

shock or excite into action

ramble, traipse, stray. a plenty, in abundance, in profusion, in great quantity, in large numbers, by the dozen. spur, prod, motivate machination,

an action or remark intended to stratagem, gain an advantage (of a person) tall,

GANGLING (adj)

GARBLED (adj)

GARGANTUAN (adj) GARISH (adj)

scheme, tactic, manoeuvre and lanky, rangy, wiry, stringy, bony, angular, skinny, spindly, scrawny, thin, awkward spare, gaunt, awkward, g reproduced (a message or muddled, jumbled, confused transmission) in a confused and distorted way. misquoted, misstated huge massive, colossal thin unpleasantly bright and showy gaudy, lurid, loud, overbright, harsh, glaring, violent, flashy, showy gather, collect, accumulate, amass, assemble, hoard,

GARNER (verb)

gather or collect

GARRULITY (noun)

GASCONADING (verb)

stockpile. the state of being extremely talkativeness, garrulousness, loquacity, volubility, verbosity, longwindedness, chattiness, talkative. effusiv boasting rodomontading, blustering

GAUCHE (adj)

socially

awkward

or gawky, inelegant, graceless, ungraceful, inept descent, ancestry, descent, lineage, progeniture descent, ancestors, descendants, forebears, pedigree cohort, creation, invention, making birth, start, beginning heredity, inheritance

GENEALOGY (noun)

unsophisticated family tree

GENEALOGY (noun)

family tree

GENERATION (noun) GENESIS (noun) GENETICS (adj) GENIAL (adj)

age group, production origin the science of heredity friendly and cheerful

GENIALITY (noun)

GENOCIDE (noun)

GENRE (noun) GERMANE (adj)

friendly, affable, cordial, congenial, amiable, warm, approachable, cheerfulness friendliness, warmth, affability, cordiality, amiability the murder of a whole race or racial killing, massacre, wholesale slaughter, mass slaughter, wholesale killing, group of people mass murder, exter type kind, variety, genus, sort, field relevant to a subject under relevant, pertinent, consideration applicable, having an unhealthy interest in macabre, grisly, gruesome, grotesque, ghastly, morbid, death or disaster perverted badly made, of little value flimsy, shoddy, insubstantial, rickety, ramshackle, thrown together, makeshift, inferior, poor-quali in a careful or cautious manner cautiously, carefully, circumspectly, delicately, warily, charily. collect gradually from various obtain, get, take, draw, derive, extract, cull, garner,

GHOULISH (adj)

GIMCRACK (adj)

GINGERLY (adv)

GLEAN (verb)

GLISTEN (verb)

sources to shine

GLUT (noun)

an excessively large supply

gather, reap, select sparkle, twinkle, glint, gleam, shimmer, glimmer, flicker, blink, wink. abundance, excess, overabundance, overflow, plenty

GOSPEL(adj)

something absolutely true.

GRADATION (noun) GRADIENT (noun) GRATIFYING (verb) GRATIS (adj) GRATITUDE (noun) GRATUITOUS (adj) GRAVE (adj & noun)

arrangement into categories incline giving pleasure or satisfaction free thankfulness, appreciation kindness unwarranted, free

the truth, the whole truth, the naked truth, gospel truth, gods truth, the honest truth degree, nuance, stage, progression, shift slope, ramp, hill, grade, rise, pitch, ascent gladdening, pleasing, satisfying gratuitous, complimentary, without payment of appreciation, gratefulness

GRAVITY (noun)

GREGARIOUS (adj)

GRIEF (noun)

unjustified, needless, unnecessary serious, tomb, ominous, solemn severe, weighty, momentous, crucial, critical, important, vital seriousness, solemnity severity, importance, magnitude, significance, enormity sociable extroverted, expressive, unreserved, expansive, companionable deep sorrow, especially caused pain, misery, unhappiness, by someones death complaint, injustice grave very serious or gloomy heartache, anguish, angst criticism, accusation, grumble, moan severe, serious, dire, heinous, terrible, dreadful stern, forbidding, uninviting, unapproachable, distant, formidable, aloof, strict,

GRIEVANCE (noun) GRIEVOUS (adj) GRIM (adj)

GRISLY (adj)

GUSTO (noun)

dour, harsh and gruesome, ghastly, frightful, horrid, horrifying, fearful, frightening and usually connected hideous, macabre, horrible, with death and violence. horrendous, g enjoyment or vigour enthusiasm, relish, appetite, extremely unpleasant delight, glee, pleasure,

GUTTURAL (adj)

HABITAT (noun)

satisfaction, gratification formed in the throat, throaty in throaty, husky, gruff, gravelly, growly, growling, croaky, harsh, rough, sound. rasping, grating, jarring, home locale, environment, territory, surroundings, habitation, haunt

HABITUE (noun)

HACKNEYED (adj) HALCYON (adj) HALLMARK (noun)

HAM-FISTED (adj)

HANGDOG (adj)

a resident of or frequent visitor to regular, visitor, familiar face, regular, patron, frequenter, a place haunter used too often and therefore overused, overworked, boring vapid, stale, trite peaceful and happy serene, calm, pleasant, balmy, tranquil, mild a distinctive feature mark, sign, indicator, indication, feature, characteristic, trait, attribute, property. lacking skill when using your clumsy, bungling, hands or when dealing with incompetent, amateurish, people. inept, maladroit. having a sad or guilty ashamed, guilty-looking, sheepish, abashed, abject, cowed, cringing, downcast, appearance. random crestfallen, woebegon slapdash, chaotic, jumbled, messy unfortunate unlucky, wretched, luckless, ill -fated a person or thing that announces herald, sign, indicator, or signals the approach of something prelude a person or thing that announces herald, sign of, indicator, or signals the approach of indication, signal, prelude, something portent the most committed or diehard, staunch, dedicated, uncompromising members of a committed, steadfast, hardline, dyed-in-the-wool,

HAPHAZARD (adj) HAPLESS (adj) HARBINGER (noun)

HARBINGER (noun)

HARD-CORE (adj)

HARD-HITTING (adj)

HARROWING (adj)

HAUTEUR (noun)

HAVEN (noun)

group. extreme, entrenched, not afraid to talk about somebody uncompromising, blunt, forthright, frank, honest, or something in an honest and direct, tough, critical, very direct way. condemnatory, unsparing, extremely upsetting or disturbing distressing, traumatic, upsetting, heartbreaking, heart-rending, shocking, disturbing. proud haughtiness of manner haughtiness, superciliousness, loftiness, arrogance, pride a place where people or animals refuge, retreat, shelter, sanctuary, asylum, place of safety, place of security, feel safe, secure and happy. port in a strom, la

HEADWAY (noun)

forward progress

HEARTEN (verb)

raise someones spirits

make progress, make strides, gain ground, progress, advance, proceed, move, get on, get ahead, shape cheer, raise, comfort, reassure, console, boost, buoy, revitalize, encourage,

HEARTFELT (adj)

deeply felt

energize, exhilarate, sincere, genuine, unfeigned, earnest, profound, deep, ardent, wholehearted,

HECKLE (verb)

fervent, passionate interrupt (a public speaker) with jeer, taunt, jibe at, disrupt, comments or abuses. boasting, bullying engaged in the pursuit interrupt, harass. bragging, intimidating of epicurean, extravagant, intemperate, pleasure dominance of one group or state over another preponderant influence especially luxurious, sensual, sybaritic, pleasure-

HECTORING (verb) HEDONISTIC (adj)

HEGEMONY (noun) HEGEMONY (noun)

HERETICAL (adj) HERMETICALLY (adv) HETERODOX (adj)

HETEROGENEOUS (adj) HETEROGENOUS (adj) HIDEOUS (adj)

loving, self-indulgent leadership, dominance, supremacy, control leadership, dominance, dominion, supremacy, ascendancy, predominance, primacy, authority, of one state over others. sovereignt against traditional religious atheistic, blasphemous doctrine impenetrably unyieldingly unorthodox heretical, dissenting, profane, sacrilegious, deviating varied mixed, diverse, assorted, various varied assorted, mixed, various, diverse extremely ugly ugly, unsightly, repulsive, repellent, gruesome, revolting, disgusting,

HILARIOUS (adj)

HOARY (adj)

grotesque, monstrous, grim boisterous, cheerful, cheering, entertaining, jolly, jovial, lively, merry, mirthful, rollicking, up of an advanced age, advanced in ancient, old, grizzled, years venerable extremely funny or merry.

HOLISTIC (adj) HOLOCAUST (noun) HOMESPUN (adj)

considering the whole rather than complete, entire individual parts destruction on a mass scale destruction, devastation simple and ordinary, not coming unsophisticated, unpolished, unrefined, rustic, from an expert. murder plain, folksy, simple, artless,

HOMICIDE (noun)

modest, natural, coa killing, shooting, slaughter, stabbing uniform, identical, unvarying, consistent, similar, undistinguishable sharpen, make sharp, whet,

HOMOGENEOUS (adj)

of the same kind

HONE (verb)

make sharper or more efficient.

HORRENDOUS (adj)

extremely unpleasant

HORTATORY (adj)

intended

to

strongly

HOTFOOT (adv)

someone to do something in eager haste.

grind, file, put an edge on. horrifying, frightful, fearful, awful, terrible, shocking, appalling, grim, hideous, grisly, ghastly urge exhortatory, moralistic, homilectic, didactic, pedagogic hastily, hurriedly, speedily, quick, fast, rapidly, swiftly, without delay, in haste,

HUBRIS (noun)

HURTLE (verb)

HYPERACTIVE (adj) HYPERBOLE (noun) HYPODERMIC (adj & noun) HYPOTHETICAL (adj) HYPOTHETICAL (adj)

headlong, post self- arrogance, conceit, conceitedness, haughtiness, confidence pride, vanity move at great speed speed, rush, race, chase, bolt, bowl, dash, careen, sweep, whizz, buzz, zoom, flash, blast, charge, agitated wired, agitated, energetic, restless an exaggerated statement exaggeration, overstatement used to inject a drug or other nozzle, plunger, needle substance beneath the skin theoretical supposed, imaginary excessive pride or based on situations or ideas theoretical, which are possible and imagined conjectured, rather than real and true speculative, notional,

imagined, supposed

IDEE FIXE (noun)

an idea that dominates the mind, obsession, fixation, passion, mania, compulsion,

preoccupation, enthusiasm, IDIOSYNCRATIC (adj) an observsion. individual or peculiar infatuation, addition, f distinctive, individual, characteristic, distinguishing, peculiar public disgrace shame, humiliation, disgrace, stigma unreadable scribbled, scrawled, indecipherable destined to fall or be unlucky doomed, blighted, condemned, damned, cursed, ill-starred, illomened, jinxed, unfortunate, hapless uneducated uninformed, ignorant, untaught, not conversant, uneducated free from flaws or mistakes perfectly, pristinely, flawlessly, faultlessly, specklessly present within or throughout inherent, intrinsic, innate, latent, essential, fundamental, basic, ingrained, natural hold captive, put under lock and confine, intern, incarcerate, key imprison, detain a situation in which no progress is deadlock, dead end, stalemate, checkmate, possible; a deadlock standstill, halt, stop without faults or mistakes flawless, faultless, unblemished, spotless, stainless having little or no money indigent, destitute, penniless, needy, poor, impoverished expecting to be obeyed without arrogant, authoritarian, question autocratic acting or doing quickly and impulsion, motion, thrust, without thought drive, movement the implied meaning of meaning, sense, essence, gist, drift, purport, message, thrust, substance, sum and something. substance, implic

IGNOMINY (noun) ILLEGIBLE (adj) ILL-FATED (adj)

ILLITERATE (adj)

IMMACULATELY (adv)

IMMANENT (adj)

IMMURE (verb)

IMPASSE (noun)

IMPECCABLE (adj)

IMPECUNIIOUS (adj)

IMPERIOUS (adj) IMPETUOUS (adj) IMPORT (noun)

IMPROMPTU (adj)

done

without

preparation

or unrehearsed, unscripted, improvised,

unprepared, extempore, spontaneous,

IMPULSIVE (adj) IMPUTE (verb)

INCAPACITY (noun)

feeling. acting or done without thinking ahead believe that (something) has been done or caused by someone or something lack of ability or skill to do

unstudied, unpremeditated, impetuously, rash, reckless, incautious attribute, ascribe, assign, credit, accredit, chalk up disability, incapability, inability, debility, impairment, indisposition, unfitness, powerlessness, enrage, infuriate, anger, madden, send into a rage, outrage, inflame, exasperate, antagonize, provok relentless, continual, neverending, unremitting, ceaseless, constant, persistent developing, impending, growing, emerging, inceptive disposition, tendency, bent, bias, affection, attachment, wish, desire, liking, fancy, allurement, h secretly, undercover, anonymously insignificant, unimportant, immaterial, inessential, irrelevant, negligible, inappreciable, inconsi indisputable, indubitable give away,

INCENSE (verb)

something. to inflame with anger, to enrage.

INCESSANT (adj)

never stopping

INCIPIENT (adj)

beginning to happen or develop.

INCLINATION (noun)

leaning, slope

INCOGNITO (adj & adv) INCONSEQUENTIAL (adj)

in disguise not important

INCONTROVERTIBLE (noun) INCRIMINATE (adj)

not able to be denied

indicate as involved in wrong implicate,

INCUMBENT (adj)

INCURSION (noun)

doing convict, cause to look guilty necessary for (someone) as a binding, obligatory, mandatory, necessary, compulsory, required, duty. essential sudden attack raid, sortie into, sally against

INDECOROUS (adj)

in bad taste.

INDIGENCE (noun)

INDIGENT (adj) INDISPOSITION (noun)

INDOCTRINATE (verb)

improper, unseemly, unbecoming, undignified, immodest, indecent, indelicate, indiscreet, immoral, sh abject poverty poverty, penury, impoverishment, impecuniousness, destitution very poor impecunious, destitute, penniless, impoverished the state of being ill or unfit illness, ailment, disorder, sickness, affliction, malady, infirmity, malaise, disease, infection, up make (someone) accept a set of brain-wash propagandize, beliefs without considering any alternatives. not to proselytize, educate, inculcate, repersuade,

INDOMITABLE (adj)

INDUBITABLE (adj)

INEBRIATION (noun) INEPTITUDE (noun) INFALLIBLE (adj)

INFINITESIMAL (adj)

convince, condition disciplin overcome, invincible, unconquerable, unbeatable, unassailable, impregnable, invulnerable, unconquerable. unsurpassable, unsha impossible to doubt unquestionable, undoubtable, undeniable, irrefutable, sure, certain drunkenness intoxication, insobriety, tipsiness the quality or the state of being unskilled, clumsy, all incompetent thumbs incapable of making mistakes or foolproof, watertight, reliable, surefire, flawless, being wrong dependable, fail-safe extremely small minute, tiny, minuscule, be extremely microscopic, small, indiscernible,

INFLUX (noun) INFRINGE (verb)

INFUSION (noun) INGENIIOUS (adj)

imperceptible, inappreciable the arrival or entry of large inundation, inrush, stream, number of people or things flood, incursion break (a law, agreement etc) contravene, violate, transgress, break, breach, disobey, defy, flout, overstep, exceed pouring introduction, instillation, implantation very suitable for a particular inventive, creative, purpose and resulting from clever new ideas imaginative, original, clever, innovative, resourceful, gifted, enterprising

INGENUOUSNESS (noun)

innocent and unsuspecting

INGRATE (noun & adj) INGRATIATE (verb) INHIBIT (verb) INIMICAL (adj)

INJUNCTION (noun)

INNATE (adj) INNOCUOUS (adj)

naivet, innocence, simplicity, sincerity, trustfulness an ungrateful person. Gratis: free ungrateful, unthankful, unappreciative to make acceptable by conscious charm, win, captivate effort slow down, stop restrain, reduce, stall, hinder, hamper tending to obstruct or harm harmful, injurious, detrimental, deleterious, pernicious, damaging, hurtful, dangerous, destructive, an official order given by a court order, ruling, direction, of law which demands that directive, command, something must or must not be instruction, demand, decree, done edict, dictum. inborn, natural natural, native, instinctive, intrinsic, inherent not harmful or offensive inoffensive, unobjectionable, unexceptionable, unoffending, harmless, mild,

INNUENDO (noun)

INQUEST (noun)

INQUEST (noun)

INQUISITIVE (adj)

INSATIABLE (adj)

INSCRUTABLE (adj) INSENTIENT (adj)

peaceful, gentle, tame, a remark which makes an indirect insinuation, implication, hint, suggestion, intimation, reference to something overtone an official investigation to find out inquiry, examination, the cause of somebodys death especially when it has not happened naturally inquisition, post-mortem an official inquiry to gather the inquiry, investigation, inquisition, probe, review, study, survey, analysis, facts relating to an incident. exploration, scrutiniza eagerly seeking knowledge, questioning, inquiring, interested, nosy, probing, prying intrusive voracious unquenchable, avid, ravenous, greedy, unappeasable impossible to understand or enigmatic. mysterious, interpret inexpressive not having perception, incapable inanimate, lifeless, inorganic inert, unconscious, of sensation sinister insensate, comatose,

INSIDIOUS (adj)

anaesthetized, desensitised, menacing, subtle, dangerous

INSIDIOUS (adj)

INSINUATE (verb) INSOLENT (adj) INSOMNIA (noun) INSOUCIANT (adj) INSURGENT (adj & noun) INSURMOUNTABLE (adj)

INSURRECTION (noun) INTERCESSION (noun)

proceeding in a gradual and stealthy, subtle, surreptitious, sneaking, harmful way crafty imply suggest, hint, indicate, intimate rude and disrespectful impertinent, impudent, impolite, uncivil the condition of being unable to wakefulness, restlessness sleep lacking concern untroubled, blas, heedless, nonchalant rebellious, rebel uprising, dissatisfied, insurrectionary insuperable insoluble, impossible, intractable, undefeatable, overwhelming a violent uprising against authority uprising, rebellion intervening on behalf of another mediation, intermediation, negotiation, arbitration, conciliation, intervention, interceder, arbitra provisional, intervening, pro tem, acting provisional, intervening, pro tem, acting throw in, exclaim, interpolate, speak, interpose, cut in in intruder, encroacher, trespasser, another's affairs. endless invader, infiltrator, unwanted person,

INTERIM (adj & noun) INTERIM (adj) INTERJECT (verb)

temporary temporary butt in

INTERLOPER (noun)

person

who

interferes

INTERMINABLE (adj)

INTERMITTENT (adj)

irregular

INTERN (verb) INTERPOLATE (verb)

imprison

uninvited guest, immigrant, ceaseless, everlasting, incessant, perpetual, neverending discontinuous, blinking, flashing, sporadic, broken, alternating detain, hold, confine

to add something to a piece of insert, interpose, introduce, writing rebellion implant, add, incorporate mutiny, rebellion, uprising, rising, revolt mediate, intercede, get intrude, happen

INTERREGNUM (noun)

INTERVENED (verb)

interfere, occur

arbitrate, involved,

INTIMIDATE (verb) INTONATION (noun)

threaten

INTRACTABLE (adj)

bully, frighten, coerce, terrorize, overawe, daunt the rise and fall of the voice in accent, delivery, inflection, modulation, sound, pronunciation, speechspeaking pattern, pattern, tone stubborn, difficult inflexible, obdurate, obstinate, pig-headed, wilful refusing to change ones views or inflexible, unbending, uncompromising, unshakable, resolute, behaviour stubborn, obdurate extremely, brave heroic, bold, brave, courageous, daring, gallant, valiant arouse the curiosity or interest of interest, fascinate, attract, draw, lure, tempt, tantalize, tempt, rivet, absorb, engross flood swamp, overwhelm, deluge, engulf, submerge to make someone or something harden, toughen, seasoned, get used to something unpleasant so that they are no longer strongly affected by it. habituate, familiarize strongly abusive or critical abuse, insult, vituperation, expletive, swearing, curse, denunciation, censure, language revilement, vilifica persuade by trickery or flattery cajole, wheedle, wax, persuade, convince, talk, tempt installation inauguration making somebody feel healthy revitalizing, energizing, refreshing, reviving, verifying, bracing, rejuvenating, enlivening, and full of energy. restor unbeatable unshakable, unassailable, unconquerable, indomitable, insuperable, impregnable, indestructible call up, pray to, raise, cite reflex, reflexive, automatic, knee-jerk, mechanical, unconditioned, spontaneous, instinctive, instin

INTRANSIGENT (adj)

INTREPID (adj)

INTRIGUE (verb)

INUNDATE (verb) INURE (verb)

INVECTIVE (noun)

INVEIGLE (verb)

INVESTITURE (noun) INVIGORATING (adj)

INVINCIBLE (adj)

INVOKE (verb) INVOLUNTARY (adj)

appeal to, evoke, bring into play done without conscious control.

IOTA (noun)

an extremely small amount.

IRASCIBLE (adj) IRKSOME (adj)

bad tempered tedious and annoying

ITERATE (adj)

do or say repeatedly.

ITINERANT (noun & adj)

travelling

bit, mite, speck, scrap, shred, ounce, scintilla, atom, jot, title, whit, little bit, particle, frac irritable, short-tempered, dyspeptic, cantankerous irritating, annoying, vexing, vexatious, galling, exasperating, displeasing, grating, disagreeable, repeat, recapitulate, go over again, rehearse, restate, reiterate. wandering, roving, roaming,

JADED (adj)

JAUNDICED (adj)

JEJUNE (adj)

JEOPARDY (noun)

JEST (noun)

JETTISON (verb)

JINGOISM (noun)

nomadic, peripatetic tired out or lacking enthusiasm, weary, fatigued, sapped having had too much of something. feeling or showing prejudice, bitter, resentful, cynical, soured, distorted, disenchanted, pessimistic, distaste or jealousy sceptical. dull and uninteresting boring, tedious, dreary, mundane, commonplace, routine danger of loss or harm danger, peril, endangerment, insecurity, vulnerability something said or done to amuse joke, witticism, funny remark, gag, quip, sally, people. pun, play on words. throw overboard get rid of, throw away, chuck out, discard, ditch, abandon excessive support for ones chauvinism, xenophobia, isolationism, hawkishness, country. playful or humorous exuberance, literally joy of living sectarianism, militarism,

JOCOSE (adj) JOIE DE VIVRE (noun)

JUDICIOUS (adj) JUNCTION (noun) JUNCTURE (noun)

sensible a join; connection; crossroads

belligerence, bellicosi jocular, cheerful gaiety, cheerfulness, cheeriness, merriment, happiness, joy, lightheartedness, jolliness, joviality prudent

intersection, link, joint, seam point in time; a convergence of stage, moment, occasion events

JUNCTURE (noun)

JURISDICTION (noun)

a particular point or stage in an point, point in time, time, moment, stage, period, activity phase the authority to administer justice or exercise power, authority, field good reason, rationale validation, rationalization, excuse, explanation silly and more typical of a child childish, immature, puerile, than an adult callow, inexperienced a small item kept in memory of memento, souvenir, reminder, something to the person who gained it or remember someone by, relic, remembrance, originally owned it. memorial, token. cognate, congenial related, allied, connected, comparable, similar, like, alike, parallel, associated, corresponding, c be excessively meek and prostrate oneself, bow, bowdown before, genuflect, bow and scrape, pay homage, show reverence, obedient towards someone show praise and honour prestige, cachet, glory, honour, status, standing, distinction, prestigiousness,

JUSTIFICATION (noun) JUVENILE (adj)

KEEPSAKE (noun)

KINDRED (adj)

KOWTOW (verb)

KUDOS (noun)

LABORIOUS (adj) LABOURED (adj)

LACHRYMOSE (adj)

LACKADAISICAL (adj)

LACONIC (adj) LAMENT (verb)

LAMPOONED (verb) LAPSE (noun & verb)

fame, celebrity, re protracted, lengthy, backbreaking, painstaking not natural or unprepared contrived, stiff, strained, forced, unnatural, artificial, mannered, studied, affected, overdone, he tearful or sad tearful, weeping, crying, teary, sobbing, woeful, unhappy, depressed, miserable not showing enough care or careless, lazy, lax, unenthusiastic, lukewarm, enthusiasm. indifferent using very few words brief, concise, terse, incisive, compendious to feel or express great sadness bemoan, bewail, deplore, or disappointment about somebody or something. regret, rue ridiculed satirized, mocked difficult, arduous a slight error; become void or no slip, momentary failure, longer valid come to an end, gap

LARCENY (noun)

LARCENY (noun)

LARGESSE (noun)

LASSITUDE (noun)

LAX (adj)

LEEWAY (noun)

LEGACY (noun)

LEGATEE (noun)

LEGERDEMAIN (noun)

the crime of stealing something theft, stealing, robbery, pilfering, thievery, from somebody; an occasion purloining, burglary, when this takes place misappropriation theft of personal property stealing, robbery, pilfering, thievery, purloining, burglary, housebreaking. generosity generosity, liberality, bountifulness, bounty, benefaction physical or mental weariness lethargy, listlessness, weariness, languor, sluggishness, enervation, sloth, apathy not strict severe or careful slack, slipshod, negligent, enough about rules or standards neglectful, heedless, of behaviour unmindful the amount of freedom to move freedom, scope, latitude, liberty, flexibility, or act that is available. independence, licence something handed down by a bequest, inheritance, heritage, bequeathal, bestowal, benefaction, endowment, gift, patrimony, predecessor. heirl a person who receives money or beneficiary, inheritor, heir, heiress, recipient, receiver, property payee, assignee skilful use of ones hands when sleight of hand, juggling, conjuring, magic, wizardry,

LEGIBLE (adj)

performing tricks. readable

illusion, dexterity. intelligible, understandable, decipherable,

LEGION (noun)

LEGITIMATE (adj) LETHARGIC (adj) LEVEL-HEADED (adj)

comprehensible, clear a large number of people of one horde, host, throng, multitude, crowd, drove, mass, mob, rabble, gang, swarm, flock, herd, body, particular group. pac related to being lawful or legal lawful, reasonable lacking energy and enthusiasm. calm and sensible apathetic, idle, inactive, indolent lazy. practical, realistic, prudent, circumspect, pragmatic,

LEVITATE (verb)

rise and float in the air

wise, reasonable, sober -

LEVITY (noun) LEXICON (noun) LIBEL (noun)

LIBERAL (adj)

LIBERATE (verb) LIBERTINE LIBERTINE (noun) LIMPID (adj)

lack of serious thought; light- humour, cheerfulness, heartedness jokiness, flippancy dictionary glossary, word list character assassination defamation, calumny, misrepresentation, scandal mongering open-minded, generous tolerant, broadminded, moderate, freethinking, laissez-faire, noninterventionist set free; free from conventional unshackle, unfetter, free ideas about behaviour. a person who lives an reprobate, debauchee, irresponsible and immoral life hedonist a person who lives an debauchee, profligate, irresponsible life lecher clear and transparent lucid, clear, plain, understandable, intelligible, comprehensible, perceptible, coherent dialect, a common language used lingo, language, dialect, among people whose native languages are different argot a long boring account of a series recital, repetition, list, listing, of events, reasons etc. taking words in their usual or primary sense without metaphor or allegory able to read and write causing hatred or disgust catalogue, roll, inventory. honest, accurate, exact, unembroidered, unembellished, plain cultured, erudite, learned, literary, knowledgeable hateful, detestable, abhorrent, repulsive, odious, repugnant, repellent, disgusting, revolting. backdrop guides guide, guiding light, guiding star, somebodys behaviour or actions. with one side lower or smaller than the other wordy role model, model, ideal, luminary, exemplar,

LINGUA FRANCA (noun)

LITANY (noun)

LITERAL (adj)

LITERATE (adj) LOATHSOME (adj)

LOCALE (noun) LODESTAR (noun)

the scene of an event a principle that

LOPSIDED (adj) LOQUACIOUS (adj)

LOTUS-EATERS (noun)

day dreamer

inspiration; crit asymmetrical, uneven, unequal, askew, crooked talkative, garrulous, rambling, long-winded, effusive fantasizer, romantic

LOURING (adj) LOWBROW (adj)

dark and threatening.

LUCID (adj) LUCRE (noun)

LUDICROUS (adj)

LUGUBRIOUS (adj) LUMINARY (noun)

LUNATIC (noun) LUSTROUS (adj) MACABRE (adj)

MACHIAVELLIAN (adj) MACHINATIONS (noun)

overcast, dark, leaden, grey, cloudy, gloomy not highly intellectual or cultured mass-market, tabloid, pop, popular, intellectually undemanding, lightweight, easy to understand, acc clear, sane, articulate cogent, coherent, logical, reasoned, simple, plain money obtained through money, cash, funds, capital, finance, riches, wealth, spoils, ill-gotten gains, profit, dishonest means gain, procee absurd, ridiculous comical, foolish, stupid, farcical, nonsensical, preposterous sad and dismal mournful, gloomy, sad, doleful a person who inspires or leading light, inspiration, leader, expert, master, dignitary, celebrity, public influences others figure, legend outrageous an insane person shiny glossy, gleaming, radiant, shimmering, glistening unpleasant and strange because gruesome, grisly, grim, gory, connected with death and frightening things morbid, ghastly scheming plotting, cunning, crafty secret and complicated plans, schemes, plots, intrigues, conspiracies, designs, plans, devices, ploys, ruses, especially to gain power. tricks, wiles. a situation of confusion or turbulence, tumult, turmoil, uproar, commotion, disorder, jumble, disarray, upheaval. chaos extremely attractive and wonderful, brilliant, outstanding, bravura, superlative, splendid, impressive glorious large hearted and forgiving noble, generous, honourable a wealthy and influential person, tycoon esp. in business the ability to speak in a grand or grandiloquence, grandiosity, bombastic style

MAELSTROM (noun)

MAGINIFECENT (adj)

MAGNANIMOUS (adj)

MAGNATE (noun) MAGNILOQUENCE (noun)

loftiness,

pompousness,

pomposity, pretentiousness, bombast, rhetoric,

MAGNUM OPUS (noun)

work of art

masterpiece, tour de force, work of genius, stunning

MAIM (verb)

MAINSPRING (noun)

success, cinema etc., to injure somebody seriously, injure, wound, hurt, cripple, disable, put out of action, causing permanent damage to lame, incapicitate, impair, their body. mar, mutilate, the most important part of motive, motivation, impetus, something, the most important driving impulse, force, cause, incentive, prime

MAINSTREAM (adj)

MALADROIT (adj)

influence on something. mover, reason, origin, the ideas and opinions that are normal, conventional, ordinary, orthodox, thought to be normal because conformist, accepted, established recognized, they are shared by most people. common, usua awkward incomplete, gawky, clumsy, ungainly, gauche, inept,

MALAPROPISM (noun)

incorrect usage of words

lumbering solecism, misuse

MALCONTENT (noun)

a person who is dissatisfied and troublemaker,

mischief-

maker, agitator, dissentient, dissident, rebel, discontent MALEVOLENCE (noun) MALEVOLENT (adj) MALICIOUS (adj) rebellious wickedness malicious meaning or meant to do harm complainer, grumbl ill will, malice, evil wicked, spiteful, mean wicked, mean, spiteful,

MALIGN (verb & adj)

slander, harmful

nasty, cruel damaging,

smear,

libel,

MALIGNANT (adj) MANDATE (noun)

evil command, order, charge

hurtful, criticize hateful, nasty, mean, malevolent, wicked authorization, order, permission, consent and command

MANDATORY (adj) MANGLE (verb)

required by rule or law

compulsory, obligatory

MANHANDLE (verb)

MANIFEST (verb)

MANIFESTOS (noun)

to hack, tear, or crush into a mutilate, maim, disfigure, damage, injure, crush, crumple, hack, cut about, misshapen state. lacerate. push or drag (someone) roughly jostle, shove, hustle, handle roughly, push, pull; maltreat, ill-treat, mistreat, abuse, maul, moles to show something clearly, display, show, exhibit, especially, a feeling, an attitude or demonstrate, evince, reveal, a quality express, declare a public declaration of policy proposal, program

MANIPULATE (verb)

MANOEUVRE (noun) MARAUDING (adj)

MARINER (noun) MARVEL (verb)

control or influence in a clever or exploit, control, influence, manoeuvre, engineer, steer, direct, orchestrate, underhand way choreograph a carefully planned scheme or intrigue, gambit, scheme action going around a place in search of predatory, rapacious, thieving, vulturine, things to steal or people to attack plundering a sailor sailor, seafarer, seaman to feel astonishment be amazed, be astonished, be surprise, be awed, wonder, stare, gape, be dumbfounded, admire, applaud -

MASOCHISTIC (adj) MASQUERADE (verb)

hurting or harming oneself a pretence

MAUNDER (verb)

MAVERICK (noun) MAWKISH (adj)

pretend to be, pose as, impersonate, simulate profess to be talk in a rambling way ramble, prattle, prate, blether, blither, drivel, rattle, chatter, jabber, gabble, babble an unconventional or independent individualist, rebel, minded person dissident, dissenter sentimental in an excessive way sentimental, over-emotional, cloying, sickly, saccharine, sugary, syrupy, sickening, nauseating, mau

MAYHEM (noun)

confusion

MEDDLE (verb) MEDDLESOME (adj)

usually chaos, disorder, confusion, havoc, bedlam, caused by violent behaviour or by pandemonium, tumult, uproar, turmoil, madness, some sudden shocking event. maelstrom, interfere with something that is tinker, intrude, butt in, pry not ones concern. fond of interfering in others offairs interfering, meddling, intrusive, prying, inquisitive,

and

fear,

MEDIOCRE (adj)

officious, importunate. of only average or fairly low average, ordinary, quality varied mixture pedestrian, commonplace mixture, medley, blend, mix, miscellany, diversity, collection tumult, disturbance, rumpus, commotion, disorder, brawl, fracas, fight, fray genial, jovial, jolly, cheerful,

MELANGE (noun)

MELEE (noun)

a confused fight

MELLOW (adj)

relaxed and good humoured.

MELODRAMATIC (adj)

MEMOIR (noun)

happy, merry exaggerated, histrionic, extravagant, over-dramatic, overdone, over-sensational, theatrical an account written by a public account, historical account, too dramatic or exaggerated figure of his/her life and history, annal(s), record, chronicle, commentary,

MERCENARY (adj)

MERCURIAL (adj)

MESMERISED (verb) METTLE (noun)

experiences. narrative, story, rep motivated chiefly by the desire to money-oriented, grasping, greedy, avaricious, acquisitive, covetous, venal, make money materialistic often changing or reacting in a volatile, capricious, temperamental, excitable, way that is unexpected fickle spell bound captivated spirit and strength in the face of fortitude, spirit, tenacity, resolve, determination, difficulty resolution, indomitability, spirited; brave gritty, fearless, courageous second rate, of average size, average, standard, normal, quality, status etc ordinary

METTLESOME (adj) MIDDLING (adj)

MILIEU (noun)

a persons social environment

environment, atmosphere,

background, scene,

backdrop, setting, context, location, locale, conditions menacing baleful, warning, ominous tiny, minute, microscopic, little, micro, miniature merry, high-spirited, cheerful, cheery, hilarious, gleeful, jocular muddy, oozy, slushy, slimy, swampy, marshy, boggy, fenny, sodden, slushy, saturated, squelch misunderstanding, mistake, error, misinterpretation, misconstruction, misreading, misjudgement, MISDEMEANOUR (noun) misc or wrongdoing, evil deed, crime, felony, misconduct, unacceptable offence accidental and unfortunate calamity, disaster, misfortune, catastrophe letter epistle, note, notification, communication, memo, memorandum small quantity of something little bit, small amount, particle, degree, speck, fragment, scrap, crumb, grain, morsel a way of operating or doing method of working, method, an action that is bad way, something. an obsession with one thing. manner, technique, style, procedure, approach, MONOMANIA (noun) course of action, met obsession, fixation, idea, ruling passion, consuming passion, mania, compulsion, fetish, preoccupati boredom, tedium, dullness,

MINATORY (adj) MINUSCULE (adj) MIRTHFUL (adj)

threatening extremely small in high spirits

MIRY(adj)

very muddy or baggy

MISAPPREHENSION (noun)

a mistaken belief

MISHAP (noun) MISSIVE (noun)

MODICUM (noun)

MODUS OPERANDI (noun)

MONOTONY (noun)

repetitiveness

MORAL FIBRE (noun)

uniformity, ennui, sameness the inner strength to do what you resolution, fortitude, resolve, believe to be right in difficult backbone, situations. spine, mettle,

firmness of purpose.

MORASS (noun)

a complicated situation

MORDANT (adj) MORES (noun) MORES (noun)

MORIBUND (adj)

confusion, chaos, muddle, tangle, entanglement, imbroglio, jumble, clutter, mire sharply sarcastic caustic, trenchant, biting, acerbic, sardonic customs and conventions of traditions, practices, habits, community usages the customs and behaviour that customs, conventions, are considered typical of a traditions, practices, particular social group or community procedures, habits, usages at the point of death, losing waning, obsolescent, seen effectiveness and about to end. a quack seller of remedies better days swindler, charlatan, fraud, fraudster, imposter, trickster, racketeer, hoaxer, sharper, quack having great variety diverse, numerous, various, varied, diversified, multiple, multitudinous, multiplex, manifold having great variety. diverse, many, numerous, varied, various, diversified, multitudinous, multiple, manifold, multifacet extreme generosity generosity, bountifulness, magnanimity, lavishness, liberality dark and gloomy grey, leaden, dull, dim, overcast, cloudy muffled sound. muffled, faint, indistinct, quiet, soft softened, low, dull; hushed, whispered, lowered, stifled, su cause a serious damage to mangle, maim, disfigure, butcher, dismember, tear apart, lacerate, cripple, (something) lame, disable, faithful followers hirelings the worst moment of a particular the lowest point, lowest situation level, rock-bottom lacking experience, wisdom or innocent, unsophisticated, artless, ingenuous, inexperienced, guileless, judgement unworldly self admiring person self-obsessed, conceited

MOUNTEBANK (noun)

MULTIFARIOUS (adj)

MULTIFARIOUS (adj)

MUNIFICENCE (noun)

MURKY (adj) MUTED (adj)

MUTILATE (verb)

MYRMIDONS (noun) NADIR (noun) NAVE (adj)

NARCISSIST (noun)

NASCENT (adj)

NECROMANCY (noun)

NEFARIOUS (adj)

NEGATE (verb)

NEPOTISM (noun)

NERVE - RACKING (only)

just coming into existence and growing, embryonic, incipient, young, fledgeling, evolving, emergent, rising, beginning to develop dawning witchcraft or black magic. sorcery, (black) magic, witchcraft, wizardry, occultism, enchantment, divination, demonology, voodoi wicked or criminal sinful, evil, iniquitous, villainous, criminal, heinous, atrocious cancel out, deny counteract, undo, reverse, contradict, wipe out, -ify, disprove, make invalid undue favouritism to one's favouritism, partiality, partisanship, patronage, relations and close friends. unfairness making you feel very nervous and stressful anxious, worrying, fraught, nail-biting, tense, difficult, trying, worrisome, worried. annoyed disquieting, irritated, cross, put out, irked, galled, vexed, exasperated, infuriated, upset, displeased, offende criticize in a petty way complain, object, moan, fuss, nag, carp, cavil, grumble, grouse the belief that nothing has any negativity, cynicism value, especially religious and moral principles perfect bliss and release from paradise, heaven, Eden, karma, attained by the extinction of individuality. very unpleasant bliss, blessedness, ecstasy, joy, peace, serenity,

NETTLED (adj)

NIGGLE (verb)

NIHILISM (noun)

NIRVANA (noun)

NOISOME (adj)

NONCHALANT (adj) NON-COMMITTAL (adj)

NONDESCRIPT (adj)

tranquillity, enlightenme disagreeable, distasteful, displeasing, obnoxious, abhorrent calm, relaxed calm, cool, unconcerned, collected, composed showing what one thinks or which evasive, equivocal, temporizing, guarded, circumspect, wary, careful, side one supports prudent having no interesting or unusual undistinguished, featureless, characterless, features or qualities ordinary, commonplace

NONENTITY (noun)

a person without any special unimportant person, person qualities, who has not achieved of no importance, person of no account, nobody, cipher,

NONPAREIL (adj)

NONPLUSSED (adj)

NOSTRUM (noun)

anything important. man of straw, not a person or thing having no incomparable, matchless, unrivalled, unparalleled, peerless, unmatched, inimitable, unique, match or equal. consumma surprised and confused as to how surprised, stunned, dumbfounded, confounded, astounded, astonished, to react amazed favourite method for improving remedy, cure, prescription, answer, magic formula,

NOTIONAL (adj)

NOVEAU RICHE (pl.noun)

NOVITIATE (noun)

NOXIOUS (adj)

NUANCE (noun)

something. recipe for success based on a guess, estimate or hypothetical, theoretical, speculative, conjectural, suppositional, putative, theory; not existing in reality. conceptual, abstract, people who have recently the new rich, parvenus, become rich and who like to arrivistes, upstarts, social display their wealth in an obvious or tasteless way. climbers, vulgarians. the period or state of being a probationary period, probation, trial period, test period, apprenticeship, novice esp. in a religious order. training period, trainees harmful or very unpleasant toxic, poisonous, deadly, lethal, venomous, injurious, deleterious a very slight difference in fine distinction, subtle distinction, shade, shading, gradation, variation, meaning, expression, sound etc. of no value modulation, degree, subt worthless, unimportant, inconsequential, valueless, trifling, trivial, insignificant, meaningless stubbornly refusing to change stubborn, adamant, inflexible, unbending, unyielding, immovable, ones mind obstinate to muddle or confuse disguise, complicate, conceal

NUGATORY (adj)

OBDURATE (adj)

OBFUSCATE

OBLITERATE (verb)

destroy completely

destroy, wipe out, annihilate, exterminate, demolish, extirpate, eliminate,

OBLIVION (noun)

eradicate, kill, decimat a state in which you are not unconsciousness, aware of what is happening insensibility, stupefaction, around you, usually because you senselessness, blankness, darkness, coma, blac offensive, detestable, nasty servile, slavish, sycophantic, cringing, grovelling, crouching declining, deferential, spineless, waning, are unconscious or asleep. very unpleasent flattering stupor,

OBNOXIOUS (adj) OBSEQUIOUS (adj)

OBSOLESCENT (adj)

becoming obsolete

OBSTREPEROUS (adj)

OBTRUSIVE (adj)

OCCLUDE (verb) ODDITY (noun) ODIOUS (adj)

ODIOUS (adj)

ODIUM (noun)

ODYSSEY (noun)

disappearing unruly, unmanageable, disorderly, rowdy, uncontrolled, truculent, turbulent, uproarious, tumultuous noticeable in an unwelcome way. conspicuous, prominent, noticeable, obvious, pronounced, unmistakable, intrusive close up or block block up, obstruct, clog, choke a strange person or thing. eccentric, crank, misfit, maverick, nonconformist. extremely unpleasant repulsive, repugnant, disgusting, offensive, abominable extremely unpleasant revolting, repulsive, repellent, repugnant, disgusting, offensive widespread hatred or disgust disgust, abhorrence, repugnance, revulsion, repulsion, loathing, detestation, hatred, hate, execrati a long eventful journey. journey, voyage, trek, travels, quest, crusade, pilgrimage, wandering, journeying. noisy and difficult to control

OFFBEAT (adj)

different from what most people unconventional, unorthodox, unusual, expect. asserting authority overbearing way inappropriate. eccentric, outre, idiosyncratic, strange,

OFFICIOUSNESS (noun) OFF-KEY (adj)

OMNIPOTENT (adj) OMNIVOROUS (adj) ONEROUS ONSLAUGHT (noun)

ONUS (noun) OPALESCENT (adj)

bizarre, weird, pecul in an dictatorial, meddlesome, overzealous incongruous, unsuitable, discordant, out of place, out of keeping, jarring, dissonant, inharmonious all-powerfu invincible, unstoppable, supreme A creature that can eat every thing. involving much effort and difficulty arduous, difficult, heavy, tiring, tedious a fierce or defensive attack assault, attack, offensive, aggression, advance, charge, onrush, rush responsibility obligation, burden, duty like or of an opal displaying a fire multi-coloured, many-hued, prismatic, kaleidoscopic, play of colours. generous and giving willingly. rainbow-like, iridescent,

OPEN-HANDED (adj)

OPPORTUNE (adj)

OPPRESSIVE (adv)

OPULENCE (noun) ORACULAR (adj)

lustrous, shimmering, generous, magnanimous, charitable, benevolent, beneficial, big-hearted, munificent, bountiful, liber done or occurring at an especially auspicious, propitious, favourable, advantageous, convenient or appropriate time right causing distress or anxiety harsh, cruel, brutal, repressive, crushing, tyrannical luxury and grandeur richness, luxuriousness, grandiosity, splendour hard to interpret enigmatic, cryptic, abstruse, unclear, obscure, confusing, mystifying, puzzling, perplexing resorting to some activity in an debauched, wild, riotous, wanton, abandoned, dissolute, depraved, excessively frenzied manner. bacchanalian, saturnalian (of a persons voice) deep and deep, sonorous, strong, powerful, full-toned, rich, clear, round, resonant, impressive reverberating.

ORGIASTIC (adj)

OROTUND (adj)

ORTHODONTIST (noun)

a person who strengthens teeth; corrects irregularities in teeth apparent

OSTENSIBLE (adj)

OSTRACIZE (verb)

exclude from a society or group

perceived, professed, seeming, superficial, alleged, supposed exclude, shun, spurn, reject,

OUTCRY(noun)

OUTLANDISH (adj)

OUTLAW (verb)

OUTMODED (adj)

OUTRE (adj)

repudiate, boycott a reaction of anger or strong shout, exclamation, cry, yell, howl, whoop, roar, scream, protest shown by people in public. shriek, screech. strange or unfamiliar weird, queer, offbeat, freakish, grotesque, zany, eccentric, bizarre, fantastic, unusual make illegal. ban, bar, prohibit, forbid, veto, embargo, boycott, make illegal, disallow, proscribe, interdict. no longer fashionable or useful old-fashioned, outdated, outworn, dated ancient, archaic, antiquated, obsolete, disused, behind the unusual and rather shocking weird, queer, outlandish, offbeat, freakish, grotesque slightly weird, queer, outlandish, offbeat, freakish, grotesque,

OUTRE (adj)

very

unusual

and

OUTSET (noun)

shocking from the beginning

OVATION (noun) OVERHAUL (verb)

long, enthusiastic applause examine and repair

round

quirky, zany, eccentric start, starting point, beginning, arrival, birth, origin, inception, conception, opening, launch, in of laurels tribute, cheers service, up, maintain, repair, revamp,

mend, fix up, rebuild, patch renovate, remodel, recondition, approaches made with the aim of opening move, conciliatory opening negotiations or move, approach, advances, feeler, signal, proposal, offer, tender, sugges

OVERTURES (noun)

establishing a relationship

OVERWEENING (adj)

OVERWROUGHT (adj)

PACHYDERM (noun) PACIFIC (adj)

showing too much confidence or overconfident, conceited, cocksure, smug, haughty, supercilious, disdainful, pride. lofty, patronizing, arr in an overemotional state, with tense, agitated, nervous, edgy, edge, keyed up, worked up, neurotic, overexcited, beside oneself, highly strained nerves. di a very large animal with thick skin peace-loving peaceable, non-violent, nonaggressive, mild, gentle plaudit, exaltation, extolment, encomium thanks giving display,

PAEAN (noun)

song of praise

PAEANS (noun) PAGEANTRY (noun)

prayers offered in praise

elaborate or sumptuous show or spectacle, ceremony, ceremoniousness,

magnificence, pomp, glory, PALLID (adj) PANACEA (noun) display. splendour, grandeur, glamo pale, especially because of poor pale, white, pasty, wan, health ashen cure-all universal remedy, solution, cure, magic potion, answer impressive or flamboyant flair, elan, vivacity, gusto confidence of style or manner prevalent over a whole country or endemic the world chaos bedlam, uproar, mayhem, racket evil, controversial acting that is unaccompanied by words irrationally anxious suspicious,

PANACHE (noun) PANDEMIC (adj) PANDEMONIUM (noun) PANDORAS BOX (noun) PANTOMIME (noun) PARANOID (adj)

mistrustful,

PARITY (noun)

PARLOUS (adj)

distrustful, fearful, insecure the state of being equal or equality, equivalence, uniformity, sameness, consistency, correspondence, congruity, equivalent. congruence, lev dangerously uncertain dire, bad, dreadful, awful, terrible, appalling

PAROCHIAL (adj)

PAROXYSM (noun)

PARSIMONIOUS (adj) PAST MASTER (noun)

PATRICIAN (adj & noun) PATRIOTIC (adj) PECCADILLO (noun) PECUNIARY (adj) PECUNIARY (adj) PEDESTRIAN (adj)

having a narrow outlook or range narrow-minded, insular, narrow, limited, conservative. any sudden violent action spasm, attack, fit, burst, bout, convulsion, seizure, outburst, outbreak, eruption, flareup, access extremely unwilling to spend miserly, mean, niggardly, money frugal a person who is very good at expert, virtuoso, master, wizard, genius, artist, old something because they have a hand, adept, professional, lot of experience in it. doyen, veteran, mae aristocratic noble, titled, posh having love for ones country a minor sin or fault financia having to do with money dull and boring nationalist, jingoist, partisan, compatriot misdemeanour, misdeed, infraction, error, slip economic, fiscal economic, fiscal tedious, monotonous, uneventful, tiresome, wearisome liking, fondness, preference, taste, relish, appetite, partiality, soft spot, love,

PENCHANT (noun)

a strong liking

PENITENT (adj)

PENSIVE (adj)

passion, desire, feeling sorrow and regret for repentant, contrite, regretful, remorseful, sorry, having done wrong apologetic, rueful expressing deep thoughtfulness, meditative, thinking, brooding, often with some sadness extremely poor pondering, contemplative, preoccupied,

PENURIOUS (adj)

lost in thought impecunious, impoverished,

PEREGRINATIONS (noun)

PEREMPTORY (adj)

destitute, indigent, needy travel or wandering from place to travels, wanderings, journeys, voyages, place expeditions insisting on immediate attention brusque, imperious, highhanded, brisk, abrupt, summary, commanding, authoritative, dogmatic, or obedience. autocr

PERENNIAL (adj & noun)

PERFIDIOUS (adj)

happening again and again; continual, something which is there for a very long time everlasting that which cannot be trusted treacherous,

unceasing,

duplicitous,

PERFUNCTORY (adj) PERNICIOUS (adj)

PERPETUATE (verb)

PERSPECTIVE (noun) PERSPICACIOUS (adj)

deceitful, disloyal, faithless carried out with a minimum effort quick, brief, hasty, token, or thought casual having a harmful effect deadly, evil, mischievous, virulent, harmful, injurious, detrimental, preventing, pervasive, maligna to make something such as a bad presence, conserve, situation, a belief etc continue for sustain, maintain, continue, a long time. eternalize viewpoint, outlook perception, standpoint, viewpoint, side, angle insightful astute, wise, sagacious, smart, sharp discomposure, shock,

PERTURBATION (noun)

agitation, make uneasy

trepidation, tumult,

worry, derangement, quiver, turmoil, disturbance, commotio or prevalent, penetrating, pervading, permeating, present every where in extensive, ubiquitous, omnipresent, rife, something. widespread paralysed with fear alarmed, terrified, horrified, fossilized, scared Bad-tempered and unreasonable, peevish, bad-tempered, illtempered, pettish, cross, especially because you cannot do impatient, irritable, moody, or have what you want. sulky, snappish, c related to the practice of helping charitable, generous, the poor, especially by giving them money considerate calm and unemotional apathetic, cold, cool, imperturbable, lethargic, passive, placid, sluggish, stoical, stolid, torpid A person or thing that is not bogus, not genuine, sham, false, fake, fraudulent, forged, feigned, spurious, genuine counterfeit, pseudo; i the shape and features of a face, features, countenance, profile, expression, facial person's face. expression spreading widely through

PERVASIVE (adj)

PETRIFIED (adj) PETULANT (adj)

PHILANTHROPIC (adj)

PHLEGMATIC (adj)

PHONEY (adj)

PHYSIOGNOMY (noun)

magnum PIECE DE RESISTANCE (noun) the most important or impressive masterpiece, opus, masterwork, tour de force, showpiece, prize, gem, jewel, jewel in the feature of a creative work crow trivial or unimportant inadequate, insufficient, tiny, PIFFLING (adj) small, minimal, trifling, paltry, pitiful, miserly, miserable, negli to hold or tie somebody especially hold down, pin down, press PINION (verb) by their arms, so that they cannot down, restrain, constrain, hold fast, immobilize, tie,

PIONEER (noun)

PIPEDREAM (noun)

move. bind, rope, fasten a person who develops new ideas developer, innovator, ground-breaker, trailblazer, pathfinder, founder, front or techniques. runner, architect expe hope or scheme that will never be fantasy, false hope, illusion, delusion, daydream, reverie,

PIQUANT (adj)

realised stimulating to the mind

PLACATE (verb)

PLACID (adj) PLAINTIVE (adj)

PLATITUDINOUS (adj)

mirage, chimera intriguing, stimulating, interesting, fascinating, colourful pacify calm down, conciliate, mollify, soothe, appease, assuage not easily excited or irritated calm, equable, tranquil, imperturbable, unexcitable sounding sad and mournful mournful, sad, wistful, doleful, pathetic, pitiful, melancholic, sorrowful, unhappy, wretched, woefu a comment or statement that has hackneyed, overused, been made very often before and banal, clichd, trite,

PLAUSIBLE (adj)

is therefore not interesting. seeming reasonable or probable

commonplace credible,

reasonable,

believable, likely, feasible, tenable, probable, possible, PLEBEIAN (adj) conceivable, imagin uncultivated, unrefined, lowbrow, rustic, coarse, uncouth a vote by the people of a country vote, poll, referendum, or a region on an issue that is very important. ballot. lacking refinement

PLEBISCITE (noun)

PLENARY (adj)

entire or absolute

PLETHORA (noun)

overabundance,

an

excessive

PLUMMET (verb) PLUTOCRAT (noun)

amount fall straight down at high speed. a person who is powerful

POISE (noun)

because of his wealth. a calm and confident manner

POLARITY (noun)

the

situation

when

two

tendencies, opinions etc oppose POLYMATH (noun) PONDER (verb) POPULOUS (adj)

each other. a person with a wide knowledge of many subjects. consider carefully contemplate, deliberate, muse, brood where a large number of people densely populated, heavily populated, thickly populated, heavily settled, crowded, live. congested, packed a sign or warning that something omen, sign, indication, presage, warning, (important or unpleasant) is likely forewarning, harbinger, augury, signal, promise, to happen. threat, m put forward as a fact or as a basis imagine, conceive, for argument speculate, conjecture all succeeding generations. future generations, succeeding generations, those who come after us, the future. safe to drink clean, filtered strong forceful, powerful, effective, intoxicating, heady, compelling, persuasive mixture, assortment, collection, selection, assemblage, medley, miscellany, melange, mix, variety, m

unconditional, unlimited, unrestricted, unqualified, absolute, complete, sweeping, comprehensive, pl excess, glut, surfeit, superfluity, surplus, inundation plunge, tumble, drop, sink, slump rich person, capitalist, tycoon, magnate, nabob, millionaire, billionaire, multimillionaire, nouveau balance, equilibrium, control, grace, gracefulness, presence difference, separation, opposition, contradiction, antithesis, duality, antagonism pansophist, oracle

PORTENT (noun)

POSIT (verb) POSTERITY (noun)

POTABLE (adj) POTENT (adj)

POT-POURRI (noun)

a mixture of things

PRECARIOUS (adj)

not safe or certain

PRECINCT (noun)

uncertain, insecure, unreliable, unsure, unpredictable, risky, hazardous the area around a place or area, zone, sector, district, building, often enclosed by a wall. section, quarter, region prevent rule out, stop, prohibit, disqualify, exclude intelligent bright, talented, gifted a person or thing that comes ancestor, herald, predecessor, antecedent, before some body or something pioneer, originator a preference or special liking for preference, partiality, liking, something tendency, weakness, taste a condition that makes somebody susceptibility, proneness, or something likely to behave in a tendency, particular way or to suffer from a inclination, particular disease. decided or beforehand. privilege liability, disposition,

PRECLUDE (verb) PRECOCIOUS (adj) PRECURSOR (noun)

PREDICTION (noun)

PREDISPOSITION (noun)

PREORDAIN (verb)

PREROGATIVE (noun) PRESAGE (verb) PRESCIENT (adj) PREVAIL (verb) PREVARICATE (verb) PRIGGISH (adj)

vulnerability, weakness. determined predestine, destine, fate, doom, foredoom, predetermine, prescribe choice, right, sanction, due foreshadow, portend, augur, prophesy psychic, clairvoyant, discerning, perceptive overcome, win through, reign, succeed be evasive, be vague, cavil, lie, temporize self-righteous, smug, sanctimonious, moralistic, sententious, prudish, puritanical, prim, strait-lac primitive, prehistoric, ancient, archaic, primal ancient, earliest, first, prehistoric, antediluvian, antique, primeval, primitive, primal perfect, pure, spotless, faultless, unspoiled, untouched investigate, query, explore, survey, prod integrity, uprightness, rectitude

be a sign or warning of prophetic triumph avoid giving a direct answer to a question a person is considered priggish if he behaves as if he is superior to

PRIMEVAL (adj) PRIMORDIAL (adj)

others. relating to the earliest times in history existing at or from the beginning

PRISTINE (adj)

of time. immaculate

PROBE (noun & verb) PROBITY (noun)

an investigation honesty and decency

PROCLIVITY (noun)

natural

tendency

to

do liking, inclination, tendency, leaning, propensity, disposition, bent, bias,

something or to feel something, often something bad rigid and inflexible

PROCRUSTEAN (adj) PRODIGAL (adj)

penchant, predispositio unbending, unyielding

PROFANE (adj)

PROFFER (verb)

using money or resources in a wasteful, extravagant, improvident, imprudent, wasteful way thriftless blasphemous irreverent, wicked, irreligious, sacrilegious, disrespectful to offer something such as an offer, tender, present, extend, advice or explanation. plentiful give, submit, volunteer, suggest, propose,

PROFUSE (adj)

PROGENITORS (noun) PROGENY (noun)

forefathers offspring

put forward; hold out. excessive, overflowing, lavish, prodigal, extravagant, abundant, liberal ancestors, forefathers, forebears young , descedants,

PROGNOSTICATION (noun)

children a thing that somebody says will forecast, happen in the future productive, abundant

prediction,

PROLIFIC (adj) PROLIX (adj) PROPENSITY (noun)

prophecy, creative, inexhaustible, fruitful, plentiful tiresomely wordy and dull verbose, flowery, rambling, protracted, long-winded a tendency to behave in a certain tendency, inclination, partiality, way a prediction proclivity, predisposition, susceptibility,

PROPHECY (noun)

about

what

PROPINQUITY (noun)

happen nearness in time or space

PROSCRIBE (verb)

ban

PROTAGONIST (noun) PROTEAN (adj)

character able to change or adapt

predilection, penchan will prediction, forecast, prognostication, divination, augury proximity, closeness, nearness, adjacency, contiguity, vicinity. make illegal, bar, veto, disallow, rule out, exclude, forbid hero, leading role, central character variable, mutable, kaleidoscopic

PROTOCOL (noun) PROTOTYPE (noun)

procedure first or earlier form from which other forms are developed or

PROTRACTED (adj)

copied. draw out

PROTRACTED (adj) PROTRUSION (noun)

lasting longer than expected or longer than usual projection

PROVIDENTIAL (adj)

happening by chance and at a favourable time aggravation skill or expertise in a particular

etiquette, practice, set of rules original, first example, first model, master, mould, template, framework, pattern, type, design, gui extend, prolong, stretch out, drag out, spin out, expand, lengthen prolonged, extended, endless flange, lip, outcropping, overhang, protuberance, extension opportune, advantageous, favourable, propitious irritation, frustration, annoyance skilfulness, expertise, effectiveness, mastery, facility, ability, capability, capacity, genius, adr deputy, representative, substitute, delegate, agent, surrogate, attorney, ambassador false name, stage name, pen name, nom de plume fatuous, infantile, inane, immature pilfered, looted, thieved, robbed claim, lay claim, profess, pretend, set oneself up (as),

PROVOCATION (noun) PROWESS (noun)

PROXY (noun)

activity a person authorized to act on

PSEUDONYM (noun) PUERILE (adj) PURLOINED (adj) PURPORT (verb)

behalf of another. false name, especially one used by an author childishly silly steal appear to be or do, especially

PURVEY (verb)

PUSILLANIMITY (noun) QUAINT (adj)

falsely. appear, seem, allege. provide or supply (food or drink) sell, supply, provide, furnish, cater, retail, deal in, carry, handle, auction, peddle, as ones business hawk lacking courage timorousness, timidity, cowardliness, fearfulness attractively unused or old picturesque, charming, fashioned sweet, attractive, pleasantly isolation imposed on those who have been exposed to an infectious disease. feeling nauseous nauseous, nauseated, bilious, sick

QUARANTINE (verb & noun)

QUEASY (adj)

QUEER (adj) QUELL (verb) QUERULOUS (adj)

strange or unusual put an end to argumentative

QUEST (noun) QUINTESSENCE (noun)

a long or difficult search essence

QUINTESSENCE (noun) QUIRK (noun)

the perfect example an aspect

or of

most

typical

somebody's

personality or behaviour that is a QUIXOTIC (adj) little strange. high minded and unselfish to an impractical extent. run-of-the mill

QUOTIDIAN (adj)

RABID (adj)

RADDLED (adj)

having very strong feelings about something and acting in an unacceptable way. looking very tired

RAMIFICATION (noun)

complex results of an action or

funny, peculiar, curious, bizarre, weird thwart, subdue, repress, suppress, abolish complaining, peevish, fretful, fretting, tetchy, censorious, disagreeable, irritable pursuit, hunt, search, expedition epitome, embodiment, personification, ideal, soul, heart, perfect example epitome, embodiment, prototype, paragon, ideal idiosyncrasy, peculiarity, oddity, eccentricity, foible, whim, notion, conceit, vagary, caprice, fan idealistic, romantic, extravagant, un business like, visionary ordinary, average, normal, mainstream, modest, plain, simple extreme, fanatical, overzealous, violent, maniacal, wild, passionate haggard, gaunt, holloweyed, drawn, pinched, tired, fatigued, drained, exhausted, washed out, unwell consequence, result, aftermath, outcome, effect, upshot, issue, sequel,

RAMPAGE (noun)

RANCID (adj) RANT (noun)

event. complication, development, i a period of wild and violent berserk, out of control, wild, violent, frenzied, running behaviour amuck, rioting. tasting or smelling unpleasant sour, stale, rank, putrid, old speak in a loud, angry and tirade, harangue, diatribe, forceful way. avaricious, very greedy broadside, verbal onslaught. usorious, extortionate, mercenary, materialistic bond, understanding, affinity, link, connection, empathy

RAPACIOUS (adj)

RAPPORT (noun)

relationship

RAPPROCHEMENT (noun)

RAPTUROUS (adj)

RARA AVIS (noun)

RAVAGED (verb) RAVINGS (noun)

REBUFF (verb) REBUT (verb) RECALCITRANT (adj) RECANT (verb)

a renewal of friendly relations reconciliation, increased understanding, agreement, cooperation, harmonization, between two countries or groups softening feeling or expressing great ecstatic, joyful, joyous, elated, euphoric, transported, rhapsodic, ravished, enchanted, pleasure or enthusiasm enthusiasti a rare person or thing. rare person / thing, rare bird, wonder, marvel, nonpareil, non such, one of a kind; anomaly, curiosi badly damaged devastated, ruined, wrecked, wild talk that makes no sense. gibberish, rambling, babbling, wild talk, incoherent talk, delirium. reject in an abrupt or unkind way reject, spurn, refuse, decline, repudiate, disdain claim or prove to be false refute, deny, disprove, invalidate, negate obstinately disobedient defiant, rebellious, mutinous, wilful, perverse withdraw a former opinion or renounce, forswear, disavow, deny, repudiate,

RECEPTIVE (adj)

belief. open, alert

RECEPTIVE (adj)

abjure, relinquish, abandon accessible, approachable, interested, sympathetic, friendly willing to listen to or to accept open-minded, responsive, flexible, interested, new ideas and suggestions unusual or little known, amenable, attuned,

RECHERCHE (adj)

susceptible, impressionable and obscure, rare, esoteric,

RECLUSIVE (adj) RECONDITE (adj) RECOURSE (noun)

therefore not easily understood isolated

RECRIMINATION (noun)

RECTITUDE (noun)

abstruse, arcane, recondite cloistered, withdrawn, ascetic, secluded, solitary not known or understood by many obscure, abstruse, arcane, people esoteric possible course of action option, possibility, alternative, resort, hope, remedy, choice an accusation in response to one accusation (s), counter charge (s), counterattack from someone else (s), retaliation (s) righteousness integrity, morality, correctness, decency

RECUPERATING (adj)

recovering

from

illness

REDOLENT (adj)

tiredness strongly suggestive of

or recovering, convalescing, improving, mending, regaining, recovering evocative, suggestive, reminiscent, remindful unnecessary, extra, neeedless obstinate, stubborn, mulish, bull-headed, perverse, recalcitr disprove, rebut, obdurate, headstrong, wayward, wilful,

REDUNDANT (adj) REFRACTORY (adj)

superfluous stubborn or difficult to control

REFUTE (verb)

prove to be wrong

confute,

demolish, explode, debunk, REGAL (adj) discredit, invalidate having to do or fit for a monarch, kingly, princely, majestic, magnificent, splendid, especially in being magnificent or noble, dignified, dominant, dignified. paramount, sovereign, government, routine rule, administration, organization, management, command, system, establishment return to an earlier or less revert, retrogress, relapse, lapse, backslide, slip back, drift back, subside, sink advanced state. back, deteriorat say again or repeatedly restate, recap, retell quick or witty reply answer, reply, response,

REGIME (noun)

REGRESS (verb)

REITERATE (verb) REJOINDER (noun)

REJUVENATE (verb) RELAPSE (verb) RELENT (verb)

make (someone or something) look younger or more lively fall back into a previous state finally agree to something after refusing to do so initially. never stopping or weakening

RELENTLESS (adj)

RELINQUISH (verb)

give up

retort, riposte, counter, sally revive, revitalize, renew, regenerate, restore. deterioration, go back to capitulate, yield, accede, acquiesce, soften, melt, weaken. persistent, continuing, constant, continual, unabated, incessant renounce, give up, part with, give away, hand over, turn

REMINISCE (verb)

over, lay down, let go of, think or talking about the past for recall, recollect enjoyment

REMONSTRATE (verb)

make a strongly critical protest.

RENEGADE (noun)

RENEGE (verb) REPEAL (verb)

protest, complain, expostulate, reprimand, reproach, reprove, upbraid, berate, scold person who deserts and betrays traitor, defector, deserter, an organization, country or set of principles turncoat default on, withdraw from retract, retreat from officially cancel (a law or act of revoke, rescind, cancel, reverse, abrogate, annul, ify, invalidate, render invalid, parliament) quash, aboli refill top off, restock, reload sated, full stuffed, complete, supplied, abounding, sated wrong or bad and deserving deplorable, disgraceful, discreditable, blameworthy, culpable, wrong, bad, condemnation. to reprove severely shameful, dishonourable, rebuke, admonish, chastise, chide, upbraid, reprove, reproach an act of retaliation counterattack, counterstroke, revenge, vengeance, retribution, requital, recrimination a person who behaves in an rogue, rascal, scoundrel, immoral way villain, wretch, rake the opinion generally held of fame, renown, distinction, someone or something stature, eminence the act of repaying or retaliating. repayment, reward, return, payment, recompense, reparation. cancel a law, order or agreement abrogate, annul, countermand dislike, begrudge hate, not like, rail against, be offended by dislike, begrudge hate, not like, rail against, be offended by elastic, hardy, hard-wearing supple, flexible, pliant,

REPLENISH (verb) REPLETE (adj)

REPREHENSIBLE (adj)

REPRIMAND (verb)

REPRISAL (noun)

REPROBATE (noun) REPUTE (noun) REQUITAL (noun)

RESCIND (verb) RESENT (verb) RESENT (verb) RESILIENT (adj)

RESILIENT (adj)

elastic, hardy, hard-wearing

tough, durable supple, flexible,

pliant,

RESPONSIVE (adj)

to react quickly and favourably

tough, durable open, approachable, reactive, alert

RESTITUTION (noun)

payment for injury or loss

compensation, recompense, reparation, indemnity, damages, reimbursement,

RETICENT (adj)

reserved

repayment, remuneration. taciturn, uncommunicative, unforthcoming, restrained,

RETICENT (adj)

reserved

quiet, silent taciturn, uncommunicative, unforthcoming, restrained,

RETINUE (noun)

RETORT (verb, noun)

quiet, silent a group of advisers or assistants entourage, escort, company, attendant, staff, accompanying an important personnel, suite, aides, person associates. reply angrily, angry reply rejoin, snap, rejoinder

RETROGRADE (adj) RETROGRADE (adj) RETROSPECTIVE (adj) REVERIE (noun)

going backwards; reverting to an traditional, retrospective, inferior state conservative, nostalgic retrospective unprogressive, negative, regressive looking back reflection, hindsight daydream daydream, trance, fantasy, vision, fancy, hallucination,

REVERT (verb) REVILE (verb)

relapse

musing, inattention regress, lapse, slip back

RIGMAROLE (noun)

RIPOSTE (noun)

RISQUE (adj)

RIVEN (adj)

RIVETED (verb)

to criticize somebody or criticize, censure, condemn, something in a way that shows how much you dislike them. attack, inveigh, flay a lengthy and complicated lengthy process, fuss, bother, commotion, trouble, process ado, pother quick clever reply retort, counter, rejoinder, sally, return, retaliation, answer, reply slightly indecent or rude bawdy, indecent, ribald, racy, broad, earthy, spicy, suggestive, titillating, improper, naughty, ind divided because of split, rent, ruptured, disagreements, especially in a violent way severed, torn apart to hold someones interest or engrossed, captivated, attention so completely that they enthralled, intrigued, cannot look away or think of spellbound, rapt, anything else. mesmerized, transfixed

ROCOCO (adj)

relating to an elaborately ornate ornate, fancy, very elaborate curlicued, over elaborate, extravagant, baroque, fussy, style of architecture, furniture etc busy, ostentat revel noisily, be uproarious. celebrate, revel, frolic, romp, have merry round plump, stout, fat, curved reddish rosy, glowing, healthy-looking expressing regret sorrowful, apologetic, remorseful,

ROISTER (verb)

carouse, fun, make corpulent, flushed, regretful, sorry,

ROTUND (adj) RUDDY (adj) RUEFUL (adj)

shamefaced,

SABOTAGE (noun)

deliberately destroy or damage

sheepish, contrite, repentant disruption, spoiling, ruining, wrecking, filibustering, undermining, impairment, oversickly,

SACCHARINE (adj)

of sickly sweetness

damage, subversion. sentimental, mawkish, cloying,

sentimental, over-emotional, sugary, sickening, nauseati or profane, blasphemous, impious, sinful, irreverent, irreligious, godless, ungodly, unholy, and disres untouchable, holy, invidable

SACRILEGIOUS (adj)

treating highly

something valued

sacred with

great

SACROSANCT (adj) SALLY (noun)

disrespect. sacred

a sudden charge out of a place charge, sortie, foray, thrust, drive, offensive, attack, raid,

SALUBRIOUS (adj) SALUTARY (adj)

surrounded by an enemy good for ones health

SANCTIMONIOUS (adj) SANCTITY (noun)

assault, descent, blitz healthy, beneficial, wholesome beneficial because of allowing beneficial, advantageous, profitable, productive, helpful, useful, valuable, one to learn from experience. worthwhile, practical, self-righteous smug, pious, holier-thanthou the state of being very important blessedness, inviolability, and worthy of great respect. sacredness, purity the ability to stay calm in difficult composure, equanimity, circumstances equilibrium, aplomb, poise

SANGFROID (noun)

SANITARIUM (noun) SARDONIC (adj)

hospital

SATURNINE (adj) SATURNINE (adj)

infirmary, health resort, clinic, hospice showing that you think you are mocking, satirical, sarcastic, better than other people and do ironical, scornful, not take them seriously contemptuous gloomy morose, glum serious or gloomy somber, melancholic, dour, glum to walk in a leisurely manner, to stroll, amble, wander, meander, drift, maunder, wander about without purpose walk, ramble, promenade. a very knowledgeable person intellectual, scholar, sage, philosopher, thinker the faculty of knowing just what to social skill, social grace, urbanity, urbaneness, suaveness, finesse, sophistication, poise, dot and how to do it. aplomb, a proverb or wise saying. saying, maxim, proverb, aphorism, axiom, adage, motto, epigram, dictum, gnome a breach especially in the unity of division, split, rift, breach, rupture, break, separation, severance, estrangement, a church alienation showing or feeling contempt contemptuous, derisive, derisory, withering, mocking, scoffing, sneering,

SAUNTER (verb)

SAVANT (noun) SAVOIR FAIRE

SAW (noun)

SCHISM (noun)

SCORNFUL (adj)

SCRUTINY (noun) SCURRILOUS (adj)

close and critical examination very rude and insulting and intended to damage somebodys reputation to cause somebody to feel

scathing, snide, disparagi survey, scan, investigation abusive, vituperative, derogatory, disparaging, denigratory distress, grieve, sadden, make miserable/wretched, upset, trouble, harrow, cause anguish to, afflict bigoted, dogmatic, partial serene, tranquilize, demure, cool deskbound, sitting calm,

SEAR (verb)

SECTARIAN (adj) SEDATE (adj) SEDENTARY (adj) SEDITION (noun)

sudden and great pain. related to a sect or group anesthetize, staid, dignified inactive incitement to rebellion

treason, agitation, subversion, rabble-rousing, troublemaking

SEDITIOUS (adj)

an

SEDULOUS (adj)

urging rabble rousing, inciting, agitating, fomenting, rebellion against the authority of a troublemaking, provocative, state or ruler. inflammatory. showing dedication and great diligent, careful, meticulous, thorough, assiduous,

action

or

speech

SEGREGATE (verb) SEGREGATE (verb) SEMBLANCE (noun)

care to remove from a group separate appearance, a show

attentive, industrious isolate, separate, set aside, keep apart isolate, keep apart, set apart, set aside impression, resemblance,

SENILE (adj) SENTIENT (adj) SEQUEL (noun)

faade, veneer, air having a loss of mental abilities declining, doddery because of old age able to perceive or feel things attentive, alert, awake, responsive, conscious follow-up, development continuation, consequence, outcome, result beatific, sublime, rapturous, ecstatic, ethereal, joyful, pure rapt, innocent,

SERAPHIC (adj)

serene, blissful.

SHAM (noun)

cherubic, saintly, a a thing that is not as good or pretence, fake act, fiction genuine as it seems to be very disorganized simulation, imposture chaotic, disorganized, muddled, confused embarrassed from shame or embarrassed, uncomfortable, selfconscious, shamefaced, shyness ashamed finished without a decision on the adjourned, postponed next date only thinking about one particular determined, hell-bent, committed, unswerving, aim or goal because you are unwavering, undeviating, determined to achieve something. resolute, purposeful, set, fi seemingly evil or dangerous menacing, threatening, ominous, forbidding underhand or dishonest manner trickery, swindling, fraudulence, unscrupulousness underhand or dishonest trickery, swindling, fraudulence, unscrupulousness, underhandedness, behaviour chicanery, machinations

SHAMBOLIC (adj) SHEEPISH (adj)

SINE DIE (adv) SINGLE-MINDED (adj)

SINISTER (adj) SKULDUGGERY (noun)

SKULDUGGERY (noun)

SKULK (verb)

SLANDEROUS (adj)

SLIGHTING (adj)

SMUG (adj)

SNIDE (adj)

SOJOURN (noun) SOLECISM (noun)

hide or move around in a stealthy lurk, loiter, hide, creep, sneak, slink, sidle, slope, way prowl making false and harmful defamatory, denigratory, disparaging, derogatory, libellous, pejorative, false, statements untrue, scandalous rude or disrespectful insulting, disparaging, belittling, derogatory, disrespectful, denigratory, uncomplimentary, pejorat irritatingly pleased with oneself. complacent, selfcongratulatory, superior, puffedup, pleased with oneself, self-approving, well plea disrespectful or mocking in an disparaging, derogatory, deprecating, insulting, indirect way vituperative halt a temporary stay a breach of good manners or faux pas, gaffe, impropriety, infelicity, slip, error, blunder,

SOLICITUDE (noun)

etiquette anxious care

for

miscalculation somebody's concern, consideration, considerateness,

care,

attentiveness, mindfulness,

SOLITUDE (noun) SOMBRE (adj) SOMBRE (adj)

comfort, health or happiness. loneliness sad and serious very solemn or serious

thoughtfulness, solicitou privacy, seclusion, isolation dark, dull, drab, dingy, shady, restrained, solemn solemn, earnest, serious, grave, sober, unsmiling, poker-faced, stern, grim, dour, humourless, gloom drowsy, dozy drowsy, dozy

SOMNOLENT (adj) SOMNOLENT (adj) SONOROUS (adj) SOPHISTRY (noun)

sleepy sleepy loud

SOPORIFIC (adj)

deep, resonant, echoing, booming the use of clever logic to make sophism, fallaciousness, people believe that something is right when actually it is not equivocation causing drowsiness or sleep somnolent, sedative, calmative, tranquilizing, narcotic, opiate, drowsy, sleepy, somniferous

SORDID (adj)

involving dishonest or immoral sleazy, seamy, unsavoury, shoddy, vile, foul, tawdry, debased, degenerate, actions and motives corrupt, dishonest. expressing deep sadness or love emotional, deep, deeply felt, profound, fervent, heartfelt, sincere, passionate, meaningful, signifi scarce, meagre, bare, light abstemious, economical, austere intermittent, fitful, irregular, sporadic, erratic, occasional, infrequent periodic misleading, deceptive, false, fallacious, unsound, casuistic, sophistic. threat, menace, shadow, cloud, vision, prospect, danger, peril, fear, dread. angry, wrathful, cross, peevish, petulant, irascible booty, loot, plunder, illgotten gains, haul, pickings, takings spry, energetic, active, spirited, animated dirty, filthy, grimy, repulsive,

SOULFUL (adj)

SPARSE (adj) SPARTAN (adj) SPASMODIC (adj)

thin frugal happening suddenly for short

periods of time, not regular or SPECIOUS (adj) continuous. seemingly reasonable, but

SPECTRE (noun)

actually wrong. a haunting fear or premonition.

SPLENETIC (adj) SPOILS (noun)

ill-tempered, peevish stolen goods

SPRIGHTLY (adj) SQUALID (adj)

lively and full of life the state of being extremely dirty

STATUESQUE (adj)

and unpleasant sordid (of a woman) attractively tall, tall and dignified, imposing, striking, noble, graceful and dignified. a written law stately, majestic, magnificent,

STATUTE (noun)

splendid, impressive, law, regulation, enactment, act, bill, decree, edict, rule, ruling, resolution,

STENTORIAN (adj) STENTORIAN (adj) STOLID (adj)

promulgation, dictum high decibel, booming loud, booming, thundering, thunderous calm, dependable and showing impassive, phlegmatic, unemotional, calm, placid, unexcitable, apathetic, little emotion. uninterested, unimaginativ very loud loud and powerful

STRAIT-LACED (adj)

having very strict moral attitudes

STRIDENT (adj) STRIDENT (adj)

harsh and unpleasant loud and harsh

STRINGENT (adj) STUPENDOUS (adj)

strict, precise and demanding extremely impressive

STYGIAN GLOOM (noun) STYMIE (verb) SUAVE (adj)

gloomy and indistinct

prim and proper, prim, pradish, priggish, puritanical, moralistic, prissy, mimsy, victorian, conven harsh, raucous, rough, rasping, jarring harsh, raucous, rough, rasping, jarring, loud, shrill, screeching piercing, unmelodious strict, firm, rigid, rigorous, harsh, tough, inflexible amazing, astounding, astonishing, extraordinary, remarkable, wonderful, prodigious, phenomenal, stag gloom, darkness

SUBJUGATE (verb) SUBLIME (adj)

prevent or slow down the process impede, hinder, obstruct, of thwart, foil confident, elegant and polite, charming, sophisticated, debonair, urbane, worldly, sometimes in a way that does not polished, refined, poised seem sincere. dignified, civilized, conquer and bring under control subdue, vanquish of very high quality and causing exalted, great admiration subconscious elevated, noble,

SUBLIMINAL (adj) SUBLIMINAL (adj) SUBLIMINAL (adj)

lofty, awesome, magnificent unconscious, concealed, hidden, unintentional subconscious unconscious, concealed, hidden, unintentional affecting your mind even though subconscious, unconscious, you are not aware of it. bottomless trying to hidden, concealed. unfathomable, yawning, profound, cavernous undermine an disruptive, troublemaking, inflammatory, insurgent, system or insurrectionary, by attacking it unremarkable, undistinguished, threaten, challenge, weaken, destabilize, sabotage challenge, weaken, threaten, destabilize, sabotage

SUBTERRANEAN (adj) SUBVERSIVE (adj)

established government SUBVERT (verb) secretly. undermine

SUBVERT (verb)

undermine

SUCCOUR (noun)

help and support in times of assistance, hardship and distress gradually spread through or over

ministration,

SUFFUSE (verb) SUMPTUOUS (adj)

SUPERCILIOUS (adj)

SUPERFLUOUS (adj)

SUPERVISE (verb)

SURFEIT (noun) SURFEIT (noun)

SURLY (adj)

SURPASSING (adj)

SURVEILLANCE (noun)

relief, support permeate, spread over, imbue, fill, load splendid and expensive looking lavish, opulent, luxurious, magnificent, resplendent, gorgeous, splendid, rich, expensive arrogant haughty, arrogant, patronizing, disdainful, scornful, condescending, pompous, stuck-up extra and not required redundant, surplus, unnecessary, unessential, excessive oversee administer, manage, direct, control, take charge of, organize excess surplus, flood, glut, oversupply an excess surplus, abundance, oversupply, superfluity, overdose, glut, deluge bad-tempered and unfriendly bad-tempered, ill-natured, grumpy, glum, crotchety, prickly, cantankerous, irascible, splenetic. oustanding exceptional, extraordinary, remarkable, striking, phenomenal, rare, great, supreme, sublime, consumm close observation of a suspected check, observation, reconnaissance, scrutiny,

SWASHBUCKLING (adj)

SWINGEING (adj) SYMBIOTIC (adj) SYMPHONY (noun) SYNOPSIS (noun)

spy or criminal. supervision, vigilance, watch engaging in or full of daring and daring, romantic, heroic, daredevil, swaggering, dashing, adventurous, romantic adventures. rakish, bold, valiant, valoro severe or otherwise extreme severe, extreme, serious, drastic, harsh to the advantage of both interdependent an elaborate musical composition opus, masterpiece, sonata, for full orchestra. concerto outline rundown, abridgment, summary, abstract, summation

TACIT(adj)

unspoken

TACITURN (adj)

saying little

TACTILE (adj)

tangible, demonstrative

TANGENTIAL (adj)

peripheral

inferred, implicit, understood, unstated, implied untalkative, uncommunicative, quiet, aloof, unsociable perceptible, palpable, concrete, physical, affectionate lateral, divergent, at a

TARDY (adj) TAUTOLOGY (noun)

TAWDRY (adj) TEMERITY (noun)

TEMPERATE (adj) TEMPORAL (adj)

tangent late, unpunctual, belated, delayed, dilatory the saying of the same thing over repetition, repetitiveness, reiteration, redundancy, again in different words, seen as superfluity, periphrasis, a fault of style iteration, duplicatio showy but cheap and of poor gaudy, flashy, garish, loud quality excessive confidence or boldness audacity, boldness, audaciousness, nerve, effrontery, impudence, impertinence cheek, gall, (of a region or climate) having mild, clement, pleasant, mild temperatures agreeable, benign chronological, worldly of time, sequential, earthly, late, slow to act or respond secular able to be defended against defensible, justifiable, defendable, supportable, attack or objection sustainable stubborn obstinate, resolute, persistent, insistent, dogged, determined one of the principles or beliefs principle, belief, doctrine, precept, creed, credo, that a theory or larger set of article of faith, dogma, beliefs is based on. canon, rule, theory, co very slight or weak slight, insubstantial, flimsy, negligible, weak lacking interest or enthusiasm. unenthusiastic, apathetic, half-hearted, indifferent, cool, luke warm, uninterested, unconcerned, of predicted to lead to death incurable, lethal, mortal, life threatening, visual display unit used to refer to an area of land land, ground, territory, when you are mentioning its natural features topography, landscape

TENABLE (adj)

TENACIOUS (adj)

TENET (noun)

TENUOUS (adj) TEPID (adj)

TERMINAL (adj)

TERRAIN (noun)

TERSE (adj)

using few words

TESTIMONY (noun)

TESTY (adj)

TTEATTE (noun) THRIFT (noun)

THROES (noun)

abrupt, brief, brusque, compact, concentrated, crisp evidence or proof of something testament, proof, evidence, attestation, witness, confirmation, verification, corroboration. easily irritated grumpy, ill-tempered, illnatured, ill-humoured, dyspeptic, irritable, tetchy, irascible, peevish, c a private conversation between conversation, dialogue, two people consultation, colloquy carefulness and economy in the providence, prudence, canniness, carefulness, use of money and other economy, economizing, saving, scrimping, frugality, resources. ab struggling in the midst of agony, pangs, suffering, torture, torment, anguish,

TIMBRE (noun)

TIMOROUS (adj) TITAN (noun) TITULAR (adj)

TOMFOOLERY (noun)

TORPEDO (noun) TORPID (adj)

TORRID (adj)

distress, hardship, struggle tone, sound, sound quality, voice, colour, tonality, resonance, ring scared, timid, fearful, afraid, shy, apprehensive A person of outstanding ability prodigy holding a formal position or title nominal, formal, official, ceremonial, token, puppet, theoretical, purported, without any real authority. supposed, ostensible. silly behaviour silliness, fooling, clowning, capering, capers, antics, pranks, tricks, buffoonery, skylarking, nons under water missile lazy dull, sluggish, inactive, numb, stupid, tedious, boring, uninteresting, spiritless, vapid, vacuous, very hot and dry hot, sweltering, sultry, the character of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and strength nervous scorching, boiling, parching. twisting, meandering, circuitous, indirect poisonous noxious, deadly, venomous, contaminated say unpleasant or untrue things defame, slander, malign about vilify say unpleasant or untrue things defame, slander, about misrepresent, malign, vilify winding, convoluted

TORTUOUS (adj) TOXIC (adj) TRADUCE (verb) TRADUCE (verb)

TRANSIENT (adj)

fleeting

temporary, momentary,

passing, short, brief,

TRANSITORY (adj)

TRANSLUCENT (adj) TRANSPIRE (verb)

TRANSPOSE (verb)

TREMULOUS (adj) TRENCHANT (adj)

TREPIDATION (noun)

TRIBULATION (noun) TRIBULATION (noun) TRICE (noun)

TRIDENT (noun) TRIVIAL (adj)

impermanent short lived momentary, brief, passing, transient, ephemeral, temporary, short-lived transparent lucent, lucid, clear, seethrough, semi-transparent come to be the case become known, become apparent, be revered, be disclosed, come to light, emerge, come out, get out, b move to a different place or interchange, exchange, switch. swap(round), transfer, reverse, invert, rearrange, turn situation. about/around unsteady, timid quavering, quivering, trembling, shaky, wobbly expressed strongly and clearly incisive, cutting, pointed, piercing, penetrating, sharp, keen, acute, acerbic, pungent fear nervousness, unease, anxiety, consternation, apprehension, foreboding, concern great trouble or suffering trouble, worry, anxiety, burden, affliction, ordeal great affliction or oppression trouble, worry, anxiety, burden, ordeal, trial quickly or suddenly in a moment, in a minute, in a short-time, in a flash, in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, ri A spear like instrument with three sharp points unimportant petty, trifling, small, piddling, insignificant, diminutive, slight, meagre, inap staying away from school etc absenteeism, attendance, without permission or explanation playing truant. quick to argue and fight defiant, antagonistic, pugnacious frivolous, scanty, nonabsence, aggressive, belligerent,

TRUANCY (noun)

TRUCULENT (adj)

TURBID (adj) TURBULENT (adj)

muddy

TURGID (adj)

TURPITUDE (noun)

TUTELAGE (noun) UBIQUITOUS (adj) UMBRAGE (noun)

UNANIMITY (noun) UNANIMOUS (adj) UNANIMOUS (adj)

cloudy, opaque, dirty, murky, thick confused, violent disordered, unstable, tumultuous, in turmoil, chaotic, disorderly (of language or style) pompous bombastic, pompous, overblown, inflated, affected, pretentious, and boring grandiose, baseness, depravity wickedness, immortality, corruption, corruptness, vice, degeneracy, evil, baseness auspices protection, sponsorship, guidance, support present appearing, or found every omnipresent, all pervasive, where rife prevalent offense insult, slight, bitterness, resentment, aversion, alienation, detestation agreement accord, unity, unison, concordance common agreed, undivided, undisputed fully in agreement agreed, undivided, undisputed attacked, impregnable, invulnerable, impenetrable, inviolable, invisible unconquerable, questioned, or defeated. unattachable, secure, so as to surprise. by surprise, unexpectedly, without warning, abruptly, suddenly, unprepared,offguard, cold, red-hand unrestrained unrestricted, free, unchained not right or reasonable amoral, unprincipled, unscrupulous, dishonourable, dishonest, corrupt immoral, unethical rude or socially unacceptable uncivilized, uncultured, uncultivated, unrefined, unpolished common, low, cross. excessively flattering or friendly sycophantic, ingratiating, unable to be servile obsequious, fawning grovelling, subservient, wheedling, cajoling

UNASSAILABLE (adj)

UNAWARES (adj)

UNBRIDLED (adj) UNCONSCIONABLE (adj)

UNCOUTH (adj)

UNCTUOUS (adj)

UNDEMONSTRATIVE (adj)

not tending to express feelings unemotional, unaffectionate, impassive, restrained, dispassionate, reserved,

UNDERCURRENT (noun)

openly unresponsive, unmoved, an underlying feeling or influence undertone, overtone, suggestion, connotation, implication, intimation, hint,

UNDULATE (verb) UNFLINCHING (adj)

roll not afraid or hesitant

nuance, trace, suspicio ripple, swell, surge, heave resolute, determined, dogged, tenacious, resolute, staunch independent

UNILATERAL (adv) UNSTUDIED (adj)

one-sided natural and unaffected.

UNTOWARD (adj)

UNWIELDY (adj)

natural, unlaboured, easy, unaffected, unforced, uncontrived, unmannered, unstilted, unpretentious, unexpected and unusual. unanticipated, unforeseen, unpredictable, surprising, inopportune, untimely, unseasonable, ill-timed hard to move or manage because cumbersome, unmanageable, unmanoeuvrable, awkward, difficult, clumsy, ungainly; of its size, shape or weight not usual or expected. massive, heavy, heft unusual, uncommon, unaccustomed, uncustomary, unfamiliar, unprecedented, atypical, untypical, abnorm a person who has suddenly parvenu, arriviste, nouveau become important and behaves riche, vulgarian, status arrogantly seeker, social climber suave polished, sophisticated, cultured, refined, stylish, debonair, elegant to escort people to seats in a hall escort, accompany, help, assist, take, sow, see, lead, conduct, guide, steer, pilot, etc. impractical be indecisive; be doubtful shepherd, convo fanciful, unrealistic dither, waver, teeter, temporize, hesitate, oscillate, fluctuate

UNWONTED (adj)

UPSTART (noun)

URBANE (adj)

USHER (verb)

UTOPIAN (adj) VACILLATE (verb)

VACUOUS (adj) VACUUM (noun)

empty-headed

stupid, blank, dim, inane, unintelligent a gap or loss left by someone or gap, space, absence, lack, something important vagrant deficiency, blank, lacuna drifter, wanderer, tramp, beggar an unexpected and mysterious quirk, idiosyncrasy, peculiarity, oddity, change eccentricity homeless person beggar, tramp, nomadic, itinerant courage spirit, bravery, nerve, heroism, fearlessness, boldness, gallantry courage spirit, bravery, nerve, heroism, fearlessness, boldness, gallantry front line forefront, precursor, forerunner front line precursor, forerunner, advance guard, forefront conquer annihilate, subjugate, overcome, rout, crush, defeat, subdue offering nothing that is stimulating insipid, uninspired, colourless, uninteresting, feeble, flat, dead, dull, or exciting. boring, tedious, uninspiri multicolored flecked, dappled, spotted not expressed directly or clearly. covert, surreptitious, hidden, concealed, camouflaged, disguised, masked,

VAGABOND (noun) VAGARY (noun)

VAGRANT (noun, adj) VALOR (noun)

VALOR (noun)

VAN (noun) VANGUARD (noun) VANQUISH (verb)

VAPID (adj)

VARIEGATED (adj) VEILED (adj)

VENAL (adj)

VENERATE (verb)

VERACITY (noun)

suppressed, underlying, un prepared to do dishonest or corrupt, bribable, dishonest, immoral things in return for money. fraudulent, mercenary regard with great respect revere, reverence, respect, worship, adulate, hallow, deify, idolize, hold sacred, exalt, honour, es reality truth, accuracy, creditability, honesty, candor the quality of being true or truthfulness, correctness, preicision, accurate

VERACITY (noun)

accuracy, exactness, realism,

authenticity, faithfulness, fid

VERBATIM (adj & adv)

word for word, exact

faithfully, exactly, precisely, literally, accurately prolix, repetitive, talkative judgement,

VERBOSE (adj) VERDICT (noun)

wordy

a formal decision made by a jury adjudication, in a court of law as to whether a

VERITY (noun) VERSATILE (adj) VERTIGO (noun) VET (verb)

person is innocent or guilty. truth adaptable, multipurpose

opinion reality, actuality

VEXATIOUS (adj)

VIABLE (adj)

VICARIOUS (adj)

VICISSITUDES (noun) VILE (adj)

VILIFICATION (noun) VIRULENT (adj) VISAGE (noun) VISION (noun)

VISTA (noun)

multitalented, flexible, resourceful, adaptable dizziness giddiness, unsteadiness, lightheadedness to examine (e.g a document or screen, assess, evaluate, appraise, examine, look candidate) thoroughly and over, review, consider, critically scrutinize, study, inspect causing annoyance or worry. annoying, vexing, irritating, irksome, displeasing, infuriating, maddening, exasperating, galling, r capable of working successfully workable, feasible, practicable, applicable, usable, operable, operational, possible, within reach, experienced in ones imagination indirect, second-hand, after watching or reading about another persons actions or feelings derived substitute changes of circumstances or change, alteration, fortune unpredictability, fluctuation extremely wicked foul, nasty, unpleasant, bad, disagreeable, horrid, horrible, dreadful abominable, atrocious, offens speaking or writing in a very condemnation, censure, abusive way criticism, denunciation extremely harmful acrimonious, baleful, bitter, deadly countenance features, faade dream, eyesight, foresight mental picture, hallucination, image, visualization, idea, revelation view panorama, scene, seascape, outlook, landscape

VITALITY (noun)

energy

liveliness, vigor, animation, strength, verve, life, vivacity acrimonious, bitter, caustic, mordant, acerbic revile, upbraid, lambaste, reprimand, castigate full of life, bubbly, spirited, energetic, effervescent, cheerful, chirpy colorful, glowing, dramatic, stunning, flamboyant, brilliant, vibrant choral, spoken, speaking, voiced, singing, oral voluble, determined, raucous, strident, enthusiastic, noisy desire, decision, choice, preference, option capacious, commodious, roomy, spacious, ample, full, big, large, sizeable, immense, vast, generous, hungry, ravenous, gluttonous, rapacious, greedy, big, avid grant, give, accord, award, offer, hand, confer on, bestow on relinquish, renounce, give up, abandon, reject, surrender, yield, cede, do without, dispense with. wilful, self-willed, headstrong, stubborn, obstinate, obdurate, creepy, eerie, ghostly, mysterious, preternatural, scary coax, cajole, inveigle, lure, induce, blarney, entice, charm, tempt, beguile, flatter, persuade, inf stimulate, excite, arouse, rouse, kindle, trigger, spark, quicken, waken, stir, inspire, animate, fa beneficial, healthful, hygienic, salubrious

VITRIOLIC (adj) VITUPERATE (verb) VIVACIOUS (adj)

full of anger and hatred to attack some one in a bitter and abusive way lively

VIVID (adj)

bright, gaudy, clear

VOCAL (adj) VOCIFEROUS (adj)

verbal, vociferous vocal

VOLITION (noun) VOLUMINOUS (adj)

very large

VORACIOUS (adj)

insatiable

VOUCHSAFE (verb)

to give or tell something to somebody, esp. as a privilege. refrain from insisting on or

WAIVE (verb)

WAYWARD (adj)

applying (a right or claim). capricious or irregular

WEIRD (adj)

WHEEDLE (verb)

suggesting something supernatural, unnatural or unconventional use endearments or flattery to persuade someone to do

WHET (verb)

something. excite or stimulate (someones

WHOLESOME (adj)

desire, interest, or appetite) helping towards good health and physical or moral well-being.

WINDED (adj)

WISTFUL (adj)

out of breath, breathless, gasping for breath, panting, puffing. having or showing a strange or regretful, nostalgic, yearning, longing, plaintive, rueful, melancholic, sad, regretful longing in the habit of doing something. ordinary, not very interesting mournful accustomed, used, given, inclined, in the habit of. ordinary, average, run-ofthe-mill, mainstream, conventional, unremarkable,

WONT (adj) WORKADAY (adj)

WRATH (noun)

ZEALOTRY (noun)

ZEST (noun)

unexceptional, unpretent anger, rage, fury, annoyance, indignation, outrage, pique, chagrin, vexation, exasperation excessive enthusiasm in following fanaticism, zeal, zealousness, extremism, a religion or policy radicalism great enthusiasm and energy enthusiasm, gusto, relish, avidity, zeal extreme anger

Antonym upgrade,

Root undergird, ab = to, towards

improve, better, mend -

ab = away, apart, off, down

increase, intensify augment away, apart, off, down elongate, enlarge, elaboration, lengthen acquire, obtain, procure ab = away, apart, off, down typical, characteristic dissuade, prevent A/AB/ABS = off, away, apart, down, from regular, ab = away, apart, off err = wander discourage, a - = to + better = bait ab = away, apart, off ab = away, apart, off ject = to throw jur = law, oath, court lee/lau/lav = washing nega = deny, not

adore, like, admire pleasant, warm take, acquire, gain take, acquire, gain introduce

aboleve = to retard or destroy likeable, loveable, adorable omen = a sign, min/men/ment = mind foreign, exotic, alien ab = to; origin = beginning towards speeden, accelerate, oriri = arise proceed successful, fruitful -

be scarce

deposit kind, soothing, comforting elongated retain, introduce

rod = peel rad/rod = peel breg/brev condense rogare = ask = shorten,

restricted, curtailed, limited

sciss = cut condere = hide sol/solu = loose

condemn solu/solv = loosen, free inculpate, condemn, charge sol/solu = loose

indulge in

tenere = to hold

unrestrained, indulgent tangible, practical shallow, unscholarly scarcity far, removed fantastic, magnificent refuse

temetum = strong drink trahere = to draw

superficial, ab + strudese = to thrust away unda = wave bout/but = end, border outstanding, abyss = deep pit cede/cess = yield, to let go cess/cede = yield clam/claim = shout -

distant, aloof, inaccessible condemn, criticize, deplore brickbats

unobliging, disobliging

discord, disagreement -

disharmony, cord = heart costa = side -

decrease, diminish, erode, cres/cru = to grow depreciate. soothing, comfort, ac/acr/acu = sharp, bitter reassuring

strength -

trough, nadir, bottom nadir, lowest point

ac = sharp (point) =

disagree, decline, refuse, quer/ques/quis/quire demur, dissent, oppose, differ, dispute, contradict question disagree, protest quie = quiet accusation, condemnation, acquitter/quit = free culpability fragrant, pleasant, odorous ac/acr/acu = sharp/bitter friendly, amiable, genial acr = sharp; mon = warn acro = height; phob = fear

witlessness

AC, ACR = sharp, sour

witlessness

ad = to + aio = to say -

clumsy, amateurish, inept -

apt/ept = skill, ability A/AD/AL = to, toward, near JOURN = day

praise -

A/AD/AL = to, toward, near A/AD/AL = to, toward, near -

disparaging, unflattering

departure

ven/vent/veni = come

planned well-being, prosperity

unfriendly, prickly

ameliorate, improve pleased

grav, griev = heavy -

uninterested, incurious

apathy

disloyalty, treachery

aggravate distance, separation

LEV = raise, lift, make light LIG/LI = bind, choose

repulsion

A/AD/AL = to, toward, near

LUD/LUS = play

enemy, adversary, opponent ALTER = other ; EGO = self professional, savant decisive virtuoso, AM, AMI = love

val/vail = value, strength -

worsen, leave alone worsen, leave alone animosity, enmity

AM, AMI = love -

MEM/MEN/MIN/AMNE/MNE M = remember

coeval, contemporary

MEM/MEN/MIN/AMNE/MNE M = remember chron = time

order

A, AN = not, without ; ARCH = rule ANIM = mind, spirit, soul -

goodwill, friendship -

nurture offensive, objectionable

NIHIL=home, destroy -

nothing,

divulsion liking, affinity, preference later, subsequent

AN = not, without ; NYM = name anti = against, opposite -

modern, current, in vogue poison enthusiastic,

ante = before, luv = wash ANTI = against, opposite -

eager, -

passionate gaucheness

genuine, true abyss, nadir, low nadir

apo = away, cryp = hidden, mysterious apo = away theo = god

admirable, excellent

PENS/POND = to weigh, to attach PET/ PETIT = seek, go toward -

disapproval

prob/prov = truth, prove

inappropriate, irrelevant

APPRO = correct, fit

rational, reasoned

ARBOR = tree -

half-hearted

ARD = difficult

easy, comfortable -

undemanding, ard = hard, difficult -

ART/ARTI = skill, craft, other

scheming descent sybaritic

SCEND/SCEN = climb -

scrib/scrip/scriv = write -

intelligent

mildness

praise lazy

spers/spar = scatter SPIR = breathe, live sed/sid/sess = sit, settle

believer

sign = mark, sign theo/thei = god

growth

A, AN = not, without

strengthen

out of touch

timidity

immoderate

democrat unoriginal -

CRAC/CRAT = rule, power VAL/VAIL = value, strength VER = true

liking, love -

VERT/VERS = to turn VERT/VERS = to turn

apathetic, half-hearted

uninspiring, unimpressive

silence restrained

benevolent, friendly

harsh, wintry -

repel

be - to make, to have a

certain quality be = to make, to have a

certain quality -

vindicated

BE = to make, to, to have a certain quality praise BE = to make, to have a certain quality peaceful, quiet, agreeable, belli/bellu = war, fight placid, calm, composed applaud BE = to make, to have a certain quality

malevolent

VOL = wish, will

enlightened

unfriendly, hostile

take praise

BE = to make, to, to have a certain quality -

filled with indifferent

straight comprehensible repelled

forward, -

disobedient, uncooperative

biblio = book -

unilateral autopsy, post mortem

LAT = side BIO = life

broad-minded

calm, still

quiet, restrained

male fide enemity, hostility

BEN/BON = good ben/bon = good; homo = human-beings proletarian, unconventional. -

support, approve of

humility -

mediocre

weakness, puniness

timid, shy

verbosity, garrulity

BREV = short

polite, verbose -

pessimistic

self-effacing

burs = money, purse -

PHON = sound -

inefficiency

guardedness, evasiveness, insincerity blessing, boon foolish, reckless -

dissuade resist, hold out

CAPIT = head

stable, consistent

right

forgiving, easy-going

hate,

disillusion,

offend, -

displease freedom, independence unimportant

liberty, CAP/CAPT/CEPT = to take, hold, sieze, receive, catch -

spiritual fortunate, beneficial

CARN = flesh VOR = eat CAD/CAS/CID = fall happen -

qualified, equivocal

mild, kind -

doubt

continuance, prolongation, CEDE/CESS = yield advancement, extension, perpetuation, continuity start, resumption -

delight

heedless

praise

adversary, opponent -

practical -

temporary, mild polite

CHROM = colour -

reckless -

spec/spic/spect = look, see VEN/VENT/VENI = come

ignore, neglect, disregard

cite/cita = to call, to start

rudeness,

churlishness, civi = citizen

discourtesy, impoliteness

claim/clam = shout

silence open, above board

ruthlessness, strictness

sociable

clud/clus/claus/clois cloister, cluster, reclusive co/com/con = with, together co/com/con = with, together -

split up persuade weak, illogical, vague.

different ignorance, oblivion resist

cogn = know cogn = know LABOR = work

formal formal

LAPS = slip lat = side LOCU/LOQU/LOGUE/LOGY/ LIX = speak, speech co/com/con = with, together

cramped

CO/COM/CON together mut = change

with,

increase

indifference, heartlessness foreigner rambling; expanded

co/com/con = with, together -

passive

PET/ PETIT = seek, go toward PLAC = please

dissatisfied, humble

unwilling

unconforming ignorance

CO/COM = join co/com/con = with, together

detachment persuasion -

LCO/COM/CON = join PEL/PULS = drive -

conclusion, result, end, final, CAP/CAPT/CEPT = to take, termination half-hearted hold, sieze, receive, catch -

provoke

deferential

scend/scen = climb

deferential

scend/scen = climb

acknowledge -

CO/COM/CON together -

with,

divergence

FLU/FLUX = flow

flout

flout

prove

acquired dismiss, disperse

GEN = birth, class, kin GREG = herd, crowd

GREG = herd, crowd

fact

ject, jet = to throw, to throw

unmarried casual

JUNCT/JUG = join SCIEN = to know

desecrate disagreement -

sacr/sanct = sacred, holy sens/sent = feel, think -

satisfaction

destructive, negative -

STRUC/STRU = build -

SUMMA = highest

old uncontroversial -

tempor = time tend/tens/tent = stretch tact/tang = touch

observe

ven/vent/veni = come

deterioration, worsening disband

VAL/VAIL = value, strength ven/vent/veni = come

unconventional, informal, ven/vent/veni = come strange, irregular, unusual unfriendly vita/viva = life, alive spiritual thin, lean, delicate, weak weaken, undermine corp = body corp = body robor = strength

fundamental, structural.

insular, minded -

local,

narrow- COSMO = world

election

uncouth overt, above board

CUR, COUR = run -

brazenness

intelligent

brave, courageous

suspicion

CRED = belief, trust

unreliability

CRED = belief, trust CRED = belief, trust

shrewd

cred = belief, trust

CRES/CRET = grow

CRES/CRET = grow

cheerful

stable

good-humoured,

CRIM/CRIT = judge, accuse, separate, criminal, incriminate, discriminate, criterion, critical, critic sweet- -

natured sophistication

straightforward, clear.

innocent

culp = fault, blame

outdated, ancient

CUR, COUR = run

thorough, complete, perfect cur, cour = run -

noble, praiseworthy

encourage

timorous, timid

fashionable

energised

DE = down, out, away, apart

capt/capit = head

praise

dec = ten, tenth DE = down, out, away, apart

approve

DE = away, apart, down

beautify

DE = down, out, away, apart

complimentary

de = down, out, away, apart

de = away

working, extant

de = down, out, away, apart

honour, exaltation, praise

GRAD, GRESS = to step, to go GRAD = to step, to go

proud, dignified

demonize

calm

lav/lau/lu = wash MENT = mind

formal

bold

de = down, out, away, apart

de = down, out, away, apart

admirable

praise

port = to carry -

encourage, advise, guide, rid/ris = laugh cheer, inspire, stimulate, incite complimentary roga/rogat = ask miss out consecrate consecrate sacr/sanct = sacred, holy sacr/sanct = sacred, holy -

calm

sper = hope

methodical

suit/sal/sil/sault

resilient,

exultant, salient, somersault, release desultory, assault tain/ten/tent/tin = hold, twist

encourage

love benign, beneficial

testa = witness -

above board

apathetic

VOR = eat -

DIA = across

DIC/DICT = to say

brashness

FID = faith, trust

quick, expeditious, fast

professional

enormous

overlook, miss

undiscerning, indiscriminate -

harmony, peace, concord, CORD/CARD = heart agreement, corporation indiscreet -

connected equate

DIS = apart, away CRIM/CRIT = judge, accuse, separate, criminal, incriminate, discriminate, criterion, critical, critic -

respect, value

retain

dis = apart, away

complimentary

dis = apart, away

emotional

dis-not, apart, away

withhold

spers/spar = scatter

calmness

quie = quiet

simu/simi = same, similar

sem = seed

DIS = apart, away, not

agreement, acceptance

upright upright, ascetic, pious harmony deflate deflate straighten -

solu/solv = loosen, free solu/solv = loosen, free son = sound tend/tens/tent = stretch tend/tens/tent = stretch tors, tort = twist -

focus invest with liberal, flexible

VERT/VERS = to turn VEST = clothing -

hesitant, half-hearted

happiness

cheerful

DOL = pain, sorrow

cheerful -

be loyal, play it straight.

timid

cheerful, friendly

excitement

lenient, considerate exciting

harsh free will

depressed narrow

miserable

dict = to say

timidity

restrained

FUS = pour

restrained

fus = pour

reticent, reserved altruistic

restrained, fus = pour EGO = self greg = herd, crowd grad, gress = to step, to go -

marvellous, fantastic entrance clumsiness

inarticulate

fat, corpulent

LUC/LUM/LUS = light, shine -

enslave -

MAN = hand -

EN, EM = in, into EN, EM = in, into EN, EM = in, into

unsung -

MIN = mind mis/mit = to send -

free, unburden -

EN, EM = in, into DEMOS = people

animation contentment

EN, EM = in, into EN, EM = in, into -

boring, dull

repel -

EN, EM = in, into -

enlargement,

expansion, tome = cut, a piece of, slice

augmentation, increment perturbation, agitation, ANIM = mind, spirit, soul distress imbalance -

clear,

plain,

obvious, voc/voca/vok/vow

call,

distinct, lucid -

word ROD/ROS = graw

innocent, well bahaved

ERR = wander

genuine

ignorant

rud = rough, crude

indulge in simple, familiar

reject, oppose

dysphemistic

misery, depression

EU = good, well

miserable

PHOR = to carry

thanatos = death

permanent frank, straight forward

vad/vas = go

VID/VIS = to see

VOC/VOCA/VOK/VOW call, word -

degraded, disgraceful -

EX, EC = out, out of denounced, alt/alti = high -

convict

CULP = fault, blame

discouragement

bury trivial, unimportant ample, generous charge, convict show slow

EX, EC = out, out of ONER = burden -

PON/POS = put, place

admission

crude

thrifty

vag = wander

get entangled gloomy

EX = make -

miserable

suit/sal/sil/sault

resilient,

exultant, salient, somersault, real, historical desultory, assault -

serious

false, fictional

truthful infallible busy -

FAL/FALS = deceive -

credible, likely

energy, vigour intelligent, sensible -

apathetic

FERV = boil

real important, large

FICT/FACT = make, produce -

disloyalty, infidelity.

kind, humane, benevolent

curb

constant

unobtrusive, slight

be steady

calm

FORE = before

retain

happy

secretive, dishonest

predictable -

even-tempered

FRAG/FRAC = break

contented, affable

angel calm

seriousness

extravagant

disloyalty, treachery

confirm

pleasurable

demotivate -

squat

tiny drab, tasteful

taciturnity

humble, modest

elegant, sophisticated

gen = birth, race, creation

GEN = birth, race, creation

destruction death, culmination unfriendly, morose

GEN = birth, class, kin gen = birth, race, creation gen = birth, race, creation -

unfriendliness

gen = birth, class, kin

irrelevant

GEN = birth, race, creation -

carelessly, recklessly

scarcity, dearth

frustrating charge for something ingratitude necessary, justified jovial, happy

GRAD/GRESS = step GRAD/GRESS = step GRAT = pleasing grat = please, favour GRAT = pleased grat = pleasing GRAV/GRIEV = heavy

insignificance

grav, griev = heavy

reserved, reclusive

greg = herd, crowd

GRAV, GRIEV = heavy

jovial, happy amiable, pleasant

grav, griev = heavy GRAV/GRIEV = heavy -

pleasant, attractive

HABIT/HIBIT = have, hold

passing trade, tourist

original, fresh stormy -

expert

confident, frank

orderly, planned fortunate, lucky -

hap = by chance hap = by chance -

moderate

mild

heartening

humility, modesty

retrogress, stagnate

dishearten

insincere

modest temperate,

abstemious, -

austere self-government self-government

orthodox accessibly orthodox

hairein = to take, choose hetero = other

homogeneous homogeneous beautiful

hetero = other GEN = birth, class, kin ; HETERO = different -

young

narrow sophisticated

hol = whole hol = whole -

homo = humans

heterogeneous

HOMO = same

blunt

at moderate speed

modesty

lethargic understatement real real, actual

hyper = over, excess, too much hyper = over, excess, too much hypo = under, too little hypo = under, too little HYPO = under, too little

honour legible -

lect, leg, lex = read, speak -

literate

LITERA = letter

bad, damaged

transcendent

release, free

imperfect, sinful

well off, wealthy

PEC = money

humble cautious, considered -

PET/ PETIT = seek, go toward -

cautious -

ability, capability

placate, please

intermittent, occasional

CEDE/CESS = yield, to go

full-blown

unconcern, indifference, clin/cliv = slope, lean neutrality, nonchalance, apathy, insouciance, heedlessness openly cogn = know significant, unimportant -

debatable, controversial exculpate

contra = against CRIM/CRIT = judge, accuse, separate, criminal, incriminate, discriminate, criterion, critical, critic -

optional

retreat

CUR, COUR, CURS = run

wealth, affluence, opulence -

wealthy, affluent -

submissive, weak.

doubtful

sobriety, temperance skilful, talented fallible, erring, imperfect

APT/EPT/APPRO = correct, fit, skill, ability FAL/FALS = deceive

huge

obey, comply with

removal, abrogation unimaginative

fus = pour GEN = birth, class, kin

disingenuous, artful

grateful, obliged repel, disgust, repulse encourage helpful, advantageous

grat = please, favour grat = please, favour habit/hibit = have, hold -

acquired obnoxious

NAT/NAS/NATE = born -

QUER/QUES/QUIS/QUIRE =

question -

disinterested

QUER/QUES/QUIS/QUIRE = question sat/satis = enough, satiate, saturate -

quenchable

expressive -

beneficial

sed/sid/sess = sit, settle

straightforward

polite anxious, concerned loyal easy

sin = curve SOMN/SOP = sleep surg/surrect = rise super/sur = above

content -

SURG/SURRECT = rise -

permanent permanent -

INTER, IT, ITER = between, among INTER, IT, ITER = between, among INTER, IT, ITER = between, among -

finite

term = end

constant

INTER, IT, ITER = between, among INTER, IT, ITER = between, among INTER = between, among

release -

reg/rec = related to a king, rule VEN/VENT/VENI = come

keep away

encourage -

tim = fear -

easygoing

tract = draw, pull

complaint, flexible

timorous, timid

TREP/TREM = shake, fear

dessicate, parch, scorch sensitize

unda = wave -

praise

divestiture tiring

VEST = clothing -

vulnerable, conquerable

VICT/VINC/VANO = conquer

VOC/VOCA/VOK/VOW call, word -

pleasant, agreeable

sedentary, settled

IT/ITER = between, among

fresh

optimistic

fascinating, uninspiring

safety, security.

load, accept

ject, jet = to throw, to throw

sad, serious depression, sobriety

jocus = joke -

rash, injudicious -

jud = judge JUNCT/JUG = join junct/jug = join

JUNCT = join

jur/jus = law, right

mature

JUR/JUS = law, right -

unrelated

obscurity, infamy

victorious team

easy, simple natural

labor = work -

cheerful, laughing, happy

enthusiastic, excited

verbose, long-winded celebrate, rejoice.

improve, strengthen

LAPS = slip

meaner, miserliness

vigour, energy

stern, careful

constraint, restriction

illegible

leg/lec/lex = read, speak

unlawful, unreasonable vigorous, animated excitable

leg = law, contract

energetic, -

lev = raise, lift, make light

gravity -

lev = raise, lift, make light leg/lec/lex = read, speak -

narrow-minded,

insular, LIBER = free

parochial conservative confine, fetter puritan puritan unintelligible

LIBER = free liber = free LIBER = free -

LING/LINGU = tongue

figurative

litera = letter

illiterate, unlettered

LITERA = letter

loveable, delightful, pleasant -

loca = place -

even, level, balanced taciturn

locu/loqu/logue/logy/lix speak, speech =

practical, pragmatic

sunny, bright highbrow, intellectual

complicated -

luc/lum/lus = light, shine -

sensible

lud/lus = play

cheerful, joyful nobody, plebian

sane person dull -

luna = moon lus = light, shine -

simple, artless -

modest, tawdry, cheap

MAGN/MAGNA/MAJ/MAS/M

selfish, mean, ignoble

AX = great, big magna = big; anim = mind, spirit, soul magn/magna = great, big -

magn/magna/maj/mas/max = great, big magnate, majesty, magnitude, master, magnum opus, magnificent, magnanimous, maximum, magnify -

expert

mal = bad, malicious, malign, malice, malignant, malodorous, malevolence, malady, anomalous, maladroit -

benevolence benevolent kind

vol = free will vol = wish, will mal = bad, malicious, malign, malice, malignant, malodorous, malevolence, malady, anomalous, maladroit mal = bad, malicious, malign, malice, malignant, malodorous, malevolence, malady, anomalous, maladroit MAL = bad dat = to give

praise

benign -

optional, discretionary -

dat = to give -

hide

MAN = hand

man = hand, manual, manuscript, emancipate, manifest, manifesto, manipulate, manoeuvre, manicure man = hand

MAN = hand -

MARI = sea -

conformist cool, dry

leave alone -

MED/MEDI = middle -

outstanding

MED/MEDI = middle

calm, stoical

altruistic, philanthropic

stable, steady, constant

repulsed -

timid, timorous -

MED/MEDI = middle -

vast, huge miserable, dejected

boon -

hap = by chance miss/mit = to send

variation, variety, exicitment MONO = one

weakness, cowardice

vague, uncritical -

thriving, recovering

MOR/MORI/MORT = death

homogenous

homogenous

meanness, niggardliness

bright, sunny amplified

opponents, adversaries zenith, acme, climax

sophisticated, disingenuous, -

worldly modest

nasci = be born

good, admirable

vindicate

neg = not, deny

impartiality

hell, purgatory

pleasant

anxious, concerned revealing,

careless, -

indiscreet distinctive, ordinary

somebody, celebrity, heavy -

weight. mediocre

actual, genuine, real

innocuous, safe, pleasant

NOC/NIC/NEC/NOX = harm

amenable,

complaint, OB = against

tractable clarify

OB = against

create, establish

delightful, pleasant, OB = against charming insolent, bold, impudent, seq/sec = follow defiant, swaggering, presumptuous, contemptuous, arrogant, hardened, intim -

calm, quiet, restrained

unobtrusive, inconspicuous OB = against

conformist delightful, pleasant

delightful, agreeable approval, delight

pleasant, -

self-effacing harmonious

powerless easy -

pot = power, drink VOR = eat ONER = burden -

ONER = burden -

tight - fisted

disadvantageous, ill-timed

lenient, humane

restraint, simplicity -

puritanical, ascetic

DENT = tooth ; ORTHO = straight tend/tens/tent = stretch

real

welcome, accept, include

ordinary,

commonplace, -

conventional permit, allow

fashionable, modern

ordinary, normal

ordinary

end, conclusion

criticism -

modest,

diffident, -

unassuming -

hostile,

DERMA = skin aggressive, -

belligerent censure, calumination

criticism -

flushed, rosy -

PAN = all

local, concentrated peace, calm uncontroversial. -

DEMOS = people pan = all mime = imitate -

inequality

safe, suitable

conducive,

good, -

cosmopolitan, minded, liberal. -

broad- -

generous, lavish -

extravagant, -

turncoat inspired, exciting

PATER/PAT = father PATER/PAT = father pec = money PEC = money -

impenitent, unrepentant

PENS/POND = to weigh, to

wealthy

attach -

momentary, fleeting faithful, loyal

temporary, per = through; ann/enn = year -

careful, thorough

for,

good, healthy, invigorating, PER = through by, wholesome, pure, innocuous, advantageous, inoffensive, excellent, fine, throughout, against -

inattentive, dull

SPEC/SPIC/SPECT = look, see spec/spic/spect = look, see

peace, quietness, tranquility, turb = shake, whirling composure, silence, quietude, moderation, -

repression, apathy, inertia -

good-humoured,

PETR = rock easy- -

going, affable misanthropic, selfish -

miserly, anthrop = mankind; phil = love -

authentic, genuine

critical, important, serious, -

huge -

bland, insipid, dull

enrage

plac/pac/peac calm, peace -

please,

excitable, temperamental -

original, fresh

unlikely, improbable

refined, sophisticated -

cultivated, -

dearth, scarcity

PLE = full

rise -

congruity, conformity

ignoramus uninhabited, deserted

PENS/POND = to weigh, to attach -

PON/POS = put, place -

weak, impotent

POT = potion, potable POT = power, drink

safe, secure

permit slow -

pre = before pre = before PRE = before

PRE = before

pre = before

fail broad-minded, permissive

roga/rogat = ask scien/sci = to know val/vail = value, strength -

modern modern

AEV, EV = age, era -

dirty, spoilt

pri/prim = first

untrustworthiness

PROB/PROV = truth, prove PROB/PROV = trust, prove

unconcern,

neutrality, CLIV = slope, lean

indifference thrifty, parsimonious pious

economical, -

pro = ahead, forth

refuse, withdraw

scarce, meagre, insufficient, fus = pour inadequate, scanty, limited, curtailed predecessor, ancestor gen = birth, race, creation gen = birth, race, creation

unproductive concise -

pro = a lot LOCU/LOQU/LOGUE/LOGY/ LIX = speak, speech PENS/POND = to weigh, to

attach -

include prescribe

scrib/scrip/scriv = write

constant, consistent

proto = first -

minor character -

proto = first -

concise, brief

tract = draw, pull

shortened, curtailed depression

trud/trus = push, thrust

inopportune

inability, ineptitude

VOC/VOCA/VOK/VOW call, word -

mature, sensible -

NOM/NYM/NOMEN = name -

bravery, fearlessness, courage modern, ugly -

integrated, included

quad/quar/quat = four, onefourth -

ordinary, conventional, normal bring about, prompt agreeable quer/ques/quis/quire =

question QUER/QUES/QUIS/QUIRE = question quint = five

false, fictional

unusual, exciting

healthy

fresh -

generous

port = to carry

bored, indifferent

accept, welcome confirm

amenable, docile, compliant reaffirm -

hostile, resistant

cap/capt/cept = to take, hold, sieze, receive, catch CEPT = receive, catch, seize

resistant, unresponsive

commonplace

straightforward, familiar -

clud/clus/claus/clois cloister, cluster, reclusive simple, -

immorality

rect = straight

necessary obedient, manageable

unda = wave -

confirm

low, poor, humble, plebian, REG/REC = related to a

ignoble -

king, rule reg/rec = related to a king,

progress, improve

rule -

IT/ITER = between, among -

enfeeble harden

laps = slip -

short-lived, intermittent keep, retain

irresolute, -

MNEM = memory, remember

loyalist

keep, honour introduce, enact, ratify

deplete hungry

ple = full ple = full

creditable,

praiseworthy, -

good praise, compliment -

commend, -

virtuoso obscurity, infamy -

enforce like like rigid

sens/sent = feel, think sens/sent = feel, think suit/sal/sil/sault = resilient,

exultant, salient, somersault, rigid desultory, assault suit/sal/sil/sault = resilient,

apathetic, insensitive

exultant, salient, somersault SPOND/SPONS = answer

talkative

tacit/tic = silent

talkative, communicative

tacit/tic = silent

tors, tort = twist

forward-looking forward-looking -

grad, gress = to step, to go retro = backward spec/spic/spect = look, see -

praise, extol

VERT/VERS = to turn -

united, integrated

bored, uninterested

thin, skinny pale happy, unrepentant

rota = wheel, round rud = rough, crude -

pious, respectful

impious -

sacr/sanct = sacred, holy, invidable -

unhealthy unwelcome, irrelevant

humble -

sacr/sanct = sacred, holy SACR/SANCT = sacred, holy

perturbation

san = healthy, sound -

cheerful cheerful, jovial

ignoramus, fool

awkwardness, gaucheness -

mainstream, orthodox

admiring, respectful

glance, cursory look -

broad-minded agitated active obedience

sec/sect = cut sed/sid/sess = sit, settle sed/sid/sess = sit, settle se = apart, away

nonchalant

integrate integrate -

greg = herd, crowd se = apart, away simu/simi = same, similar

unconscious forerunner, prelude

sen = old SENS/SENT = feel, think seq/sec = follow

demonic

reality, genuiness

efficient, organized unabashed

half-hearted, lackadaisical

di/dia/diur/die = day -

probity

complimentary

complimentary, sympathetic -

ject, jet = to throw, to throw -

company bright cheerful

sol = sun, alone, solitude -

wide-awake wide awake truthfulness

somn/sop = sleep somn/sop = sleep son = sound soph = wise

invigorating

high-minded, respectable

matter of fact

dense lavish -

spers/spar = scatter -

good-humoured -

doddering, sluggish, lethargic, inactive clean, pleasant -

unimpressive, plain

muffled quiet, soft emotional,

lively, -

imaginative

permissive, broad-minded

soft, dulcet soft, dulcet

lenient, flexible run-of-the-mill, ordinary

happiness assist, help unsophisticated, rude

liberate poor, lowly, ordinary

JUD = judge -

conscious conscious, explicit explicit

sub = under, below sub = under, below -

shallow

terra/terre = land, earth

sophisticated, cosmopolitan. -

strengthen

sub = under, below

stabilize

VERT/VERS = to turn

humble, plain, cheap

humble

super/sur = above

necessary

super/sur = above

VID/VIS = to see

deficit lack, dearth

super/sur = above -

good-natured,

friendly, -

pleasant mediocre, poor

timid, unadventurous

minor, mild independent expansion, elaboration

BIO = life PHON = sound sym/syn = same, together

explicit

tacit/tic = silent

talkative, loquacious

intangible

tact/tang = touch

central

tact/tang = touch

punctual, early -

tasteful, refined shyness, bashfulness

extreme spiritual

tempor = time

indefensible, untenable

slack, weak

tain/ten/tent/tin = hold, twist

convincing, strong enthusiastic

substantial, -

TERM = end

TEERA = land, earth

long-winded, rambling -

verbose, -

good-humoured

profligacy, extravagance

brave, bold, courageous inept -

tim = fear -

active

torp = stiff, numb topos = place

cold, cool, wet

straight harmless praise, overrate

tors, tort = twist tox = poison -

lasting, permanent, durable, trans = beyond enduring, chronic, persistent, perpetual, TRANS = beyond

unending, incessant permanent

opaque -

trans = beyond -

steady vague

trep/trem = shake, fear -

confidence

trep/trem = shake, fear

TRI = three ; DENT = teeth

great, large, massive, via = way ponderous, heavy, important, serious, grave, consequential, mighty, ample, si -

cooperative, amicable

friendly, -

clear orderly

turb = shake, whirling turb = shake, whirling

simple, plain

virtue, honour

rare, scarce -

tuit = watch over umbr = shadow

discord, dissonance individual individual

disagreement, un/uni = one un/uni = one UN/UNI = one

assailable, defenceless

restricted scrupulous, ethical, moral

refined, cultured, cultivated, -

polite blunt, no-nonsense

demonstrative, gushing

steady, flat unsteady, wavering

unda = wave -

joint -

lat = side -

trained, professional

manageable, dainty

usual, customary, habitual

rustic, uncouth -

unsophisticated, urb = city

practical, feasible -

bright continuity

vac = empty -

vag = wander -

cowardice

vag = wander val/vaiL = value, strength

cowardice

VAL/VAIL = value, strength

rear rear -

VAN = front VAN = front VICT/VINC/VANO = conquer

lively, colourful, exciting

uniform -

vari = different, various -

honourable, honest

despise

misjudgment, misconception, prejudice falsity

ver = true quirk, -

approximately

verb = words

succinct, laconic -

VERB = words -

fiction limited -

ver = true VERT/VERS = to turn VERT/VERS = to turn -

impracticable

pleasant

praise harmless, safe -

VID/VIS = to see VID/VIS = to see

VID/VIS = to see

listlessness

VITA/VIVA = life, alive

pleasant, kind praise, extol unenthusiastic

VITA/VIVA = life, alive

dull, boring

VITA/VIVA = life, alive

silent silent, quiet

voc/voca/vok/vow = call, word VOC/VOCA/VOK/VOW = call, word vol = free will -

coercion tiny, tight-fitting

satiable

VOR = eat

withhold, refuse

claim, pursue

well behaved, docile

dull, spoil.

insalubrious

extraordinary, exceptional

happiness, good humour

apathy

distaste, aversion

Usage Do not abase yourself by giving statements that can lower your image. I am abashed by public demonstration of love by couples. You may go out after the storm has abated. During the process of abbreviation sometimes the spirit of narration can go off. The old king expressed a desire to abdicate the throne. With sheer presence of mind he managed to break free from his abductors. He is depressed and that is the root cause of his aberrant behaviour. Abetment of a crime should also be deemed a punishable crime. The motion was not immediately okayed; it was kept in abeyance till the CEOs arrival. I abhor jokes that demean women or are racist. Abject poverty has made some educated youth also to take up crime as a career. The king abjured the throne and also declared that he would become an ascetic soon. He used to sing the latest film songs while taking his morning ablutions. He abnegated his place in the team so that his younger brother could get a chance to play. Some educationists feel that at least at the primary level all examinations must be abolished. Child labour is an abominable custom. In New Zealand there are some seats reserved for the aboriginals in the parliament. The attempt to assassinate the diplomat was aborted by the armed forces. The burglars attempt to loot the bank was an abortive

one. Although the earth abounds in natural resources, we must be judicious in using them. His skin got abraded when he fell from his bike. His abrasive remarks can rattle even the calmest man on earth. I normally carry the abridged version of my favourite dictionary wherever I go. The old law needs to be abrogated and an absolutely new law must take its place.

The cut made on the skin by a doctor is called an abscission. The bank robbers are still absconding. Some one has rightly said, Absolute power corrupts absolutely. He was absolved of all the charges. The court absolved the officer of all the charges and asked the concerned department to take him back into service. I abstained from voting as I felt that none of the candidates deserved to be elected for the prestigious post. He believes in simple living, particarly, having an abstemious diet, and leading a life based on ideals. His lectures were too abstract for the students who were thirsting for practical inputs. His abstruse philosophical utterances could not be comprehended by the common man. There is an abundance of talent all around the country, exclaimed the new coach. What is disturbing is that a wine shop abuts the school. The teams abysmal performance was duly criticised by the press. I finally had to accede to my daughters demand for a computer. The best part of this organisation is that even the CEO is very accessible. Marlon Brandos fantastic performance in The Godfather, won him worldwide acclaim. Michael Jordan has won many accolades in several basketball tournaments for his outstanding performance. Although Phillip is a very querulous person, he has an

accommodating wife. The two warring groups have finally signed an accord. Two armed men accosted the bus driver on the highway when he stopped to have his dinner. The amateur painter, equipped with all the accoutrements of painting, aspired to create a master piece on the lines of the Monalisa. Since you are late you will now have to pay the bill along with the interest accrued on it. The mediators got no chance to settle the dispute as the leaders constantly indulged in acerbic speeches.

Fielding seems to be the Achilles heel of the Indian cricket team. Mr. Smiths Achille's heel was that he was too gullible

and could be easily duped. The special effects in Star Wars marked the acme of perfection of cinematic special effects. By sheer dint of hard work she reached the acme of her career at a fairly young age. Not wanting to create a controversy he acquiesced in his boss impractical suggestions. The fond husband acquiesced in buying a mink coat for his wife. The acquittal of the notorious criminal sparked off a controversy. The acrid smell of ammonium nitrate inflames my nostrils. An acrimonious battle is being fought at the border. The sharp detective remarked that the acrophobic girl could not have committed suicide by jumping from the twentieth floor; somebody must have pushed her. The reason for them to cast aspersions against their colleague was actuated by jealousy By sheer dint of hard work and sharp business acumen he rose to the position of a successful business magnate within a short time. Due to his sheer diligence coupled with shrewd

business acumen he became a successful industrialist. I find the adage, A friend in need is a friend indeed, somewhat ambiguous. Although I explained the situation very clearly to him,

he still had an addled expression on his face. The argument is adduced with evidences in order to make it more tenable. Dorothys adept handling of the situation pleased her boss very much. Every citizen of the country must adhere to the laws of the land. The court adjourned the case.

A senior bureaucrat was appointed as an arbitrator to adjudicate the contentious issue.

Physiotherapy is an essential adjunct to drugs in

treating a stroke. Besides being a man of vast erudition, he is also an

excellent orator who can speak adlib on any topic. She was administered a palliative by the doctor, to ease her pain. The traffic cop admonished the motorist for violating traffic rules. She decided to come to the actual point without much

ado. Despite all the popularity and adulation he is as modest

as he was before. The advent of new computers made some workers feel that machines would replace them. Many commercial movies are full of unbelievable adventitious happenings. She is a level-headed person who maintains her composure even in adversity. This event is being held under the aegis of T.I.M.E Being an affable and gregarious person she made a lot of friends and very soon adjusted herself to the new atmosphere. A group of students was taken into custody by the

police for causing an affray at the college campus. The suburbs of the city were an agglomeration of

shanties in all its poverty and squalor. You are aggravating the situation by grieving so much over such a petty issue. Students were aggrieved by the sudden and

unprecedented hike in tuition fees.

The city was agog with the rumour that the notorious

criminal had escaped from police custody. The party accepted the deal with alacrity.

His reassurances allayed her fears to a large extent.

All the team members swore allegiance to the newly

elected chief. Is it possible to alleviate the misery of the downtrodden when funds are scarce. The rebels formed an alliance with the students group.

We were bewitched by the mystical allure of the idyllic surroundings. Miltons magnum opus, Paradise Lost has several allusions to the Bible. He is my alter ego. India, which is a land of diverse cultures, is a curious amalgam of the traditional and the modern. Although he is an amateur artist his works show great promise. Janice has ambivalent reactions about her new job. Naxals ambushed and killed ten policemen who were on patrol duty. Mahatma Gandhi strived relentlessly to ameliorate the lot of the downtrodden sections of society. She was a hard-core feminist whose chief mission in life was to ameliorate the status of women. The United Nations was not successful in promoting

amity between the belligerent nations. He has been suffering from amnesia ever since he sustained a serious head injury.

The President refused to grant amnesty to the convict. With so much of violence all around one wonders whether Gandhian philosophy is an anachronism today. There was complete anarchy after the assassination of the President. She does not nurture any rancor or animosity even against those who tried to malign her. His acts of bravery, as a commander of the British Army, made him a legend in the annals of military history. Lethal weapons have the capacity to annihilate the entire human race. Although newspapers are expected to be critical, anodyne reporting is desirable. The bureaucrat was willing to speak if he was assured of anonymity. Such antagonism in sports makes me question the real purpose of sport itself. The doctor intended to take into account the antecedents of the disease before starting his treatment. Capital punishment sometimes sounds like an antediluvian concept to me. It is said that walking is an antidote for all ailments both somatic and psychological. Inequality is the antithesis of egalitarianism. Although he had led a very active life in his youth, with age and ill health he has now become apathetic and rather senile. Being an orator par excellence, he can deliver any

speech with aplomb. Though inspiring yet it is obvious that the stories about his achievements were mostly apocryphal. He retired when he was at the apogee of his career so that people remembered him forever. Her acting career reached its apotheosis when she

enacted the role of Helen of Troy. The social worker was so moved by the appalling living conditions of the slum dwellers that he vowed to ameliorate their lot.

The

ancient

Indian

texts,

the

Upanishads

are

appendages to the Vedas. Her appetite has been impaired after a recent bout of illness. Experts of the intelligence department have apprised the government of a possible terrorist attack in the capital. His flawless speech received widespread approbation.

The company is passing through a difficult time; this is not the appropriate time to think of employee welfare. One must avoid taking arbitrary decisions and never venture into anything before weighing the pros and cons. Most primates are arboreal animals. Our country is the archetype of a secular society.

Many youngsters are ardent fans of pop icons.

The ardour and the dedication with which he performs the work assigned to him is worthy of emulation. After the arduous journey I must have slept for about twelve hours. The argot of college students is difficult to

comprehend. Although he was initially an arrant coward, he gradually overcame his fears and became more confident. The arriviste craved to be accepted by the snobs of the

celebrity club. Her childlike artlessness endeared her to one and all.

The cherubic young girl endeared herself to everyone with her artlessness. His ascent to fame and wealth was the result of his diligence and determination. He gave up his opulent life for he now preferred to lead an ascetic existence.

Do not ascribe ulterior motives to children. After witnessing the gory sight he began to sweat and

his face looked ashen. The company resorted to cheap and asinine publicity

which little helped in boosting its sales. She remarked with asperity that she did not need my

advise. Dont cast aspersions on anyones character. One must always aspire to reach ones chosen goal in life. Abraham Lincolns first assay into politics was a disaster. He is an assiduous worker and an asset to the company. The lovers arranged a secret assignation in a remote part of the town. Though I am not an atheist, yet sometimes, I am not very sure about the modern day ideas of godliness. Having lived a corrupt and immoral life he has now turned to spirituality to make atonement for the sins he has committed He is suffering from muscular atrophy.

Antibiotics are administered to a person suffering from infections in order to attenuate the bacteria and viruses responsible for causing the infection. Being in the show business, she is au fait with the

latest fashion. The Principal was shocked at the audacity and impudence of some of his students. Although she was initially nervous while addressing the august gathering, very soon she began to feel at ease and started speaking eloquently.

I consider it my privilege to address this august

gathering. People always admired her because she had an aura

of grace and distinction. Despite inheriting a huge fortune, he continued to live

an austere life. People rebelled against the autocrat who had been tyrannizing them for a long time. The doctors left no stone unturned to save the patient, but to no avail. Her avant-garde works won critical acclaim. The disgruntled patron averred that he would never support an upcoming artist in future. I have an aversion for sweetmeats. The alert crew averted a major accident.

Being an avid collector of rare artefacts she has an

amazing collection of several antique pieces. The scenic beauty and serenity of the hill station was

awe-inspiring. The mountaineers

were

congratulated

on

their

awesome achievement. Our plans for the picnic had gone awry thanks to the unseasonal rains. It is axiomatic that life is not always a bed of roses.

The babel caused by the raucous grunts of automobiles was cacophonous to the ears. After their team won the league matches the supporters indulged in bacchanalian revelry.

He often engaged in friendly badinage with his colleagues in order to lighten the atmosphere. Intimidated by the thiefs baleful looks, the travellers

handed over their valuables to him without protest. It was a balmy and redolent spring morning and the weather was just ideal to go for a picnic. Michael Angelo, the famous Italian painter was famous for the baroque paintings of the Sistine Chapel. Unlike other young women of her age, Nina is not interested in decking herself up with baubles or other accessories. The beatific expression on his face revealed that he had managed to clinch the deal. Honesty and mutual trust form the bedrock of a lasting relationship. Lack of proper sleep can make a person befogged and petulant. I know he wont begrudge it if you ask him for a personal loan. He was so beguiled by her charm that he failed to

understand that her intention was to deceive him. She was a self-respecting person and did not like to be

beholden to anyone. It behoves us to call on him when he is sick.

Several governmental and voluntary organisations came forward to offer assistance to the beleaguered victims of the tsunami. The fond parents hopes were belied when their son failed in his exams. Belittling children in front of others lowers their confidence. His belligerent nature makes people wary of him. The captain bemoaned that he seldom got advice from the coach.

The benevolent king distributed his wealth among the poor. Education alone can uplift the benighted peasant folk.

The hostess greeted us with a benign smile.

The old man did not bequeath his wealth to his wayward sons. The master berated the servant for not doing his job

properly. His statements are bereft of any truth. The gullible girl was so besotted by the glib talkers charm that she failed to see his true colours. The bewildering array of jewellery displayed in the shop made my choice very difficult. The tourists were bewitched by the idyllic surroundings

and the tranquility of the place. Biblical quotations have a charm of their own. His biddable servant was always at his beck and call,

ready to take orders. There is an urgent need for bilateral talks between India and Pakistan. After the biopsy the surgeon declared that the patient was not suffering from cancer. There are very few children who do not yield to blandishments. Over the years he adopted a rather blas attitude towards luxury and good life. A person with a blinkered approach to things cannot

accomplish much in life.

As the night was dark and blustery we decided to halt at a nearby inn and resume our journey the next morning. It was quite a challenge for the teacher, to discipline a class of twenty boisterous children. He is a bonafide student of our college. The work environment in the office is fantastic. Such bonhomie is a rarity in professional situations. He accused them of having a bourgeois mentality and

a parochial outlook. The great works of Shakespeare had been bowdlerized by some self appointed moralists. The opposition party decided to boycott the proceedings of the assembly in order to express their dissidence. Besides being an unendurable bore, he is also a prodigious braggart. Such bravado will lower your esteem among your friends. He made a desperate attempt to display his bravado in the presence of the girls of his class. The sopranos bravura performance

was

well

appreciated by the discerning audience. The job was a test of ones brawn rather than of ones brain. People were shocked by the criminals effrontery and

brazen defiance of the law. Brevity is the soul of wit.

Her family often bore the brunt of her mood swings and

frustrations. People resented his brusque manners and lack of decorum. Adherence to tradition is a bugbear to present day youth.

He was bullish about his chances of winning the

election. Her bumptious nature earned her the epithet, Madam

Know-All. Please meet the bursar and collect your bursary. He is there in the bursary. Most government officials have become the byword for

venality. Few acquisitions can match the cachet of owning a Mercedes Sedan. The cacophony of vehicular traffic is responsible for the sound pollution which is rampant in cities. As the share market is highly capricious, one is taking

a calculated risk by investing in shares. It is unbecoming of a musician of his calibre to stoop to such base levels in order to steal the limelight from his rivals. The minister filed a defamation suit against the press for calumny. Candour is a rare quality among politicians. Corruption and nepotism are cankers in our body politic. The canny businessman was ahead of his peers much

to their envy. He has gone out to canvass for his party. The hijackers were forced to capitulate when they

realised that they were over powered. Most of the characters in Hardys novels eventually succumb to the capricious workings of fate. The weather suddenly turned rough and the boat

capsized in the choppy sea.

The querulous guest was captious about the service

offered by the hotel. The performance of the children captivated the audience. Many great leaders wrote their autobiography in captivity. Love for all fellow beings is a cardinal virtue, which is advocated by scriptures of all religions. As a saint he should have long given up all carnal desires. The tiger is a carnivore Many a poet has glorified a womans lustrous and cascading tresses. The tsunami which occurred in the year 2004 had cataclysmic consequences in the coastal areas of India. The suspects were catechized by the police officials.

The Minister gave a categorical assurance that welfare measures would be extended to people belonging to all sections of the society. The teammates were infuriated by their chiefs caustic remarks. The customers cavilled at the service offered by the

hotel. The children cavorted in the sand and thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the beach. It cannot be predicted with certitude that the judgement will be in our favour. There seems to be no cessation of the tribulations which fate has imposed on her. Sometimes there seems to be no cessation of the evils

that have beset the world He married a girl belonging to a different religion, much to the chagrin of his conservative parents.

Being a charismatic leader he had a tremendous fan

following. Having lost a lot of money earlier, he is now extremely

chary of investing in shares. He chastised his team for its slipshod performance.

The chauvinist was booed by the crowd after his speech. Leonardo - da - Vinci's chef - d'oeuvre was his painting

of the Monalisa. The fraudster conned a number of gullible people with

his glib talk and chicanery. His dream of rooting out corruption seems chimerical. The smarmy salesman chivvied people to buy his products. Smarmy sales persons constantly chivvy customers to buy their products. Diabetes is a chronic and debilitating ailment, which leaves a person weak and emaciated. I was rather surprised when a polished gentleman like him turned down her invitation in such a churlish manner. While driving, it is better to be circumspect than be sorry later. The reigning chess champion circumvented every move of his opponents. During the course of his speech, he cited a few verses from the scriptures. His behaviour is a model lesson in civility.

The clamorous crowd gave him its full support.

The boisterous children stopped their clamour as soon as they heard their fathers stentorian voice. The Minister was accused of having clandestine dealings with the underworld. The murderers plea for clemency was rejected by the Supreme Court, which had imposed the death sentence on him. After retirement, he is leading a cloistered life.

Some atoms coalesce to from molecules. The accused alleged that the police had coerced him into giving a confession. The reasons cited by them for not executing the plan do not seem to be cogent. She cogitated over the issue for a long time before accepting the proposal. There are many cognate words in English and Greek. Keep your boss in full cognizance of the prevailing situation. The young team has decided to collaborate with the old task force. Law and order collapsed totally during the bandh called by the opposition. Collateral is a must for availing bank loans. Colloqualisms are not permissible in formal speech. I wish the meetings of the society were conducted in a more formal manner. The colloquies are, at times, taking out the seriousness of the issues to be discussed. People commiserated with her over her recent loss.

Even the commodious auditorium could not accommodate the surging crowds who came to witness the programme. The judge commuted the death sentence of the

prisoner to life imprisonment.

All religions of the world advocate compassion for fellow human beings. As a compatriot I have some duties towards others. The compendious essay on inherited diseases written by an eminent geneticist was very useful not only to the students of genetics but also to lay persons. In this increasingly competitive world one must be thoroughly competent and skilled in order to stay in the race. In the current competitive scenario no one can afford to be complacent. People always take advantage of her complaisant nature. He is too compliant and finds it difficult to say no. The lawyer claimed that he could prove the complicity of the accused in the crime. His complicity in the crime has been established beyond doubt. Although she was reluctant to accept the proposal, she had to acquiesce out of compulsion. He is a downright fraud who deceived a lot of people without any compunction. The peace plan seems to be doomed right from the conception stage itself. All nations of the world should make a concerted effort

to curb terrorism. The mediator made a vain attempt to conciliate the two groups involved in the conflict. The heady concoction had an intoxicating effect on us. The condescending tone of the new coach irritated the youngsters. The condescending tone of his speech irritated even the dignitaries. No nation in the world condones terrorism. He was accused of acting as a conduit between the

politicians and the underworld.

The police confiscated his assets when the charges of

corruption levelled against him were proved judicially. The conflagration claimed several lives and damaged several houses. Triveni Sangam at Allahabad which is a confluence of the Ganga and the Yamuna is a holy place for the Hindus. The traffic police has issued a warning that punitive action will be taken against those who fail to conform to safety rules. Many multi-storied buildings in the city do not conform

to safety requirements. The public prosecutor objected to the defence lawyer's

deliberate attempt to confound the witness. I have strong evidence to confute his theory.

Congenital anomalies are often attributed to consanguineous marriages. All his friends and relatives congregated at the airport to bid him adieu when he was going abroad to pursue higher studies. The Congress decided to support globalisation.

It is my conjecture that he is not guilty.

The young couple are enjoying their conjugal bliss. As a conscientious teacher Shobana could not be a silent witness to mass copying. The new museum was first consecrated by a priest and then opened to the general public. After prolonged discussion a consensus has emerged among the party men now. Consonance among all the members of a team, leads to a better performance. The senior politicians decision to retire from active politics caused consternation among his party men.

He is always open to constructive criticism. I construed his silence for acceptance and went ahead with my plan. The teacher showed consummate skill in handling the difficult situation. Most often he seems to be lost in contemplation.

In the contemporary world advertisements can create an image around boring personalities too. The contentious issue needs to be properly discussed. My tour to Denver is contingent upon the sanction of my leave. Criminals contravening the provisions of the constitution does not make to the headlines of newspapers these days. The conundrum about the existence of life after death defies all explanation. My wife is convalescing from her illness. The chief convened an urgent review meeting. Her conventional views on morality and dress code may not be acceptable to some youngsters. He thanked the convivial crowd for giving him such a warm welcome. Central schools have imposed a total ban on corporal punishments. The corpulent lady lost her balance and fell down. The witness statement corroborated the evidence, which the police already had. Except for a few cosmetic changes nothing significant

has been done to improve the situation. Since he studied at various places he is now a true cosmopolitan. As he was cossetted and pampered by his doting

parents, he turned out to be a spoilt brat.

The coterie of henchmen is said to have influenced the

minister in a lot of underhand dealings. In a coup dtat the Chief Minister was deposed by a

coterie of ministers who conspired against him. The golf course was full of pot holes. He charmed everyone with his courtly deportment. In a covert operation the terrorists blew up a police outpost. I found her coyness and affected manners rather

disgusting. He often parries the crass questions posed by his wife as they are vexatious. The craven subjects meekly obeyed the diktats of the

monarch. The new evidence does not lend credence to what the accused stated earlier. The new ambassador presented his credentials to the president. No one can question Janes credibility.

I wonder how such credulous people survive in modern times. The music at the New Year Party hit a crescendo at midnight. The crescent of the moon has caught the attention of many a poet. Though crestfallen after the miserable failure he managed to put up a brave front.

The patients condition is critical.

Although he was quite a cheerful person, with age and

ill health he has turned senile and crotchety. Such crudity is unbecoming of a descendant of an illustrious blue-blooded family. His cryptic reply to my query left me totally flummoxed.

Though he accidentally knocked down and killed the skater yet he is guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The current financial position of the company is not sound. One cursory glance at the newspaper is enough for a professional to separate the wheat from the chaff. The dapper youngman, charmed everyone at the party

with his impeccable manners. The terrorists attack, in which several people lost their lives, was condemned as an inhuman and dastardly act. The intrepid traveller was not daunted by the hardships involved in the long and arduous journey. Despite the many hardships she had to endure, the dauntless young woman went ahead in pursuing her goal. A formal suit is de riguer in the mens colonnade of the

club. Although his maiden attempt at directing a film was a sheer debacle, he gradually becomes a director of repute. A bout of viral fever has left me debilitated.

The notorious criminal was decapitated.

More people are decimated on the roads of Delhi than in a war. The opposition decried the governments position on

globalisation. The minister strongly decried the lack of proper rehabilitation programmes for the victims of the earthquake. I could deduce from his silence that he is not in favour

of the decision. Vandals defaced the great leaders statue.

The bureaucrat announced his decision to sue the newspaper for publishing defamatory remarks against him. Astronomers are studying if there has been any

deflection in the parts of the comet. The abacus is more or less defunct these days.

Environmental degradation is attributed to ecological imbalance, which is perpetrated by human activity. The worlds natural environment has been degraded to such an extent that there seems to be little hope for humanity. Illiterate people, particularly in rural India, deify politicians and film stars and build temples in their name. There was a deluge of people for the tickets for the oneday international. She was nearly demented with worry and ran from pillar to post to trace her lost child. The pedestrian theme and demotic language of the

play came in for criticism. They accepted the treatment meted out to them, by

their superiors, without demur. The renowned actress played the role of a demure bride, to perfection.

In his novels Thomas Hardy depicts man as a victim of the vagaries of fate. Environmentalists are concerned about the depleting ground water level. The principal severely rebuked the students for their deplorable behaviour and warned them to mend their ways. His etiquettes and deportment could not be faulted. The opposition deprecated the decision taken by the ruling party claiming that it was detrimental to the interest of the nation. Deriding the suggestions made by youngsters is bound to discourage them. Politicians using derogatory comments against their adversaries is a very common phenomenon. At times, children can descry things, which we dont even notice. The militants desecrated the holy shrine. The invaders desecrated the holy shrines. The police managed to capture the fugitive desperado

when he surfaced from his hide out last week. As he is getting older the actor seems to be desperate

to get as many roles as possible. The despoliation of the pristine hill stations by tourists

is a cause for serious concern. He is weak at studies mainly because his reading

habits are desultory. Many freedom fighters wrote their autobiographies during the period of their detention. The exorbitant price of branded clothes does not deter the fashion conscious youth of today. I detest people who tell lies. Medical practitioners, across the world, aver that a

sedentary lifestyle is detrimental to ones health.

The venal politician amassed a lot of wealth through

devious means. He devours books by the dozen. She was a devout and God fearing person who never

swayed from the path of righteousness. He launched into a diatribe against corruption.

He could be a good orator if he improves his diction.

He fimly believed in the dictum, Neither a borrower nor

a lender be. The Generals dictum was received with evident

resentment by the soldiers. Didactic literature does not appeal to a majority of todays youth. She gradually overcame her initial diffidence and began to feel at home in the new surroundings. The government was criticized, by the opposition, for its dilatory approach in providing relief measures to the flood ravaged villages. The dilettante painter was pleasantly surprised when someone offered to buy his painting. The petite young lady was a diminutive figure beside

her burly husband. I could discern a tinge of sarcasm in his tone.

The

discerning

audience

rated

the

musicians

performance as mediocre. The couple decided to opt for a divorce because of marital discord. They made a few discreet enquiries before clinching

the deal. Although they look similar they are as discrete as chalk and cheese. Death does not discriminate between the rich or poor,

old or new, man or woman. Being an overly haughty person, he disdained her advice. The pristine waters of the lake were polluted by

factories disgorging their chemical wastes into the lake. In the name of rituals people in primitive societies used

to dismember animals and humans. Although the two sisters look alike they are as disparate as chalk and cheese as far as their attitudes are concerned. Despite being struck by a grave tragedy she remained dispassionate and took things in her stride in a highly practical manner. If you view the situation as a dispassionate observer,

you will be able to express an unbiased opinion. It is alarming to note that criminals are holding parallel courts and dispensing justice. There was a lot of disquiet among the technical people about the launch of the new product. She is an upright individual not prone to dissemble.

Being an honest and straightforward person she could

not dissemble her actual feelings. The purpose of teaching is not merely to disseminate information but to instil a love for learning. Information about AIDS must be widely disseminated

to control its spread. Dissent within the members of the political party led to its devastating fall. Having dissipated all his ancestral inheritance, he is

now a bankrupt. His dissolute behaviour shocked all his acquaintances. Most of the critics of the pop singer consider him to be a dissolute man. The dissonance at the meeting makes me feel that we are not heading towards peace. The belly of this child has distended because of malnutrition. The childs distended tummy indicates a serious Vitamin-B deficiency. Politicians distorting facts to suit their needs is no news now a days. Do not waste your time in dithering lest the opportunity should slip out of your hands. The traffic was diverted as a new flyover was being constructed. The Minister was divested of all powers. Although people respect him for his knowledge and

intelligence, most resent his doctrinaire attitude. Despite the obstacles which came his way he pursued his goal with dogged tenacity and emerged successful. He has been in the doldrums ever since he was fired

from his job.

A doleful atmosphere prevailed across the nation when the news of the Presidents death spread like wildfire. She had a doleful expression on her face after she witnessed the tragic scene. She is a very meticulous person who has a donnish air

about her. We were shocked to realize that we were doublecrossed by an old servant, who served our family for several years and whom we trusted implicitly. The feminists doughty campaign to put an end to the atrocities committed against women earned her national acclaim The new teacher who looked dour and sullen failed to make a favourable an impression on her students. Being an adventure loving person she resented the drabness of her life and craved to do something exciting. POTA is considered to be a draconian law by some people. Having led a very active life while in service, he now

finds his retired life dreary and monotonous. The bawling baby calmed down as soon as she heard her mothers dulcet voice. Credit card agents constantly dun customers for payment. The witness was forced to sign the document under

duress. Most people have a nasty habit of eavesdropping.

The idea of going on a long holiday to his favourite destination put him in an ebullient mood. Besides being a well read person with eclectic tastes in literature he is also an acclaimed orator. The musician received an ecstatic applause from the audience.

A government edict cannot be violated.

Inspite of commiting such a blatant error, he had the effrontery to justify himself. Generally a very querulous person, he was impressed by the service rendered by the hotel staff and was effusive in his praise of them. The hostess accorded an effusive welcome to her

guests. The agitated man was very effusive in his speech. After interpreting Hitlers suicide note, experts concluded that he was egocentric. Such an egregious blunder could only be committed by a computer. Forgive me for the transgression but I would like to show the egress to all these lawmakers. The elegant young woman could carry off any type of dress with lan The police managed to elicit vital information from the criminal. Since he is an eloquent speaker people listen to him

with rapt attention. Since his theory was abstruse he elucidated it to the gathering. The debilitating ailment has made her weak and

emaciated. Abraham Lincoln was instrumental in emancipating the slaves of America. We decided to survey the market before embarking on

the project. Since time immemorial women have liked to embellish themselves with jewellery. He was dismissed from service, when he was found guilty of embezzling official funds. Much against his wishes he was embroiled in a scandal.

The textual emendation suggested by the chief editor

was immediately incorporated by his juniors. The eminent writer will be honoured next month. The finance minister was sent as the PMs special emissary to the GATT conference. Euthanasia is a highly emotive issue.

The heroine of the novel Tess of the Durbevilles is made to experience such poignant situations that we cant help empathizing with her. The vast empyrean was lit up with the golden hue of

the morning sun. The programme was so entertaining that the audience

vociferously demanded an encore. Children should not be encumbered with a lot of homework. Endangered species of birds and animals should be saved from becoming extinct. Malaria is endemic in many tropical countries.

The movie was so absurb that sitting through it, was a

test of ones endurance. Since it is a sensitive issue, it is likely to engender a lot of controversy. Reading contributes a great deal to enhance ones knowledge and wisdom. Having nothing constructive to do we were overcome

by ennui. The entente signed by the two nations is likely to put an

end to the long standing hostility between them.

The

musicians

enthralling

performance

was

acknowledged with a standing ovation by the audience. The abductors enticed the children with some chocolates. His tyrannical behaviour earned him the epithet, Hitler.

She is an epitome of good manners because of her excellent upbringing. She maintains her equanimity even during the most trying circumstances. The equipoise displayed by the father in dividing his property became evident when both the brothers got an equal share. Clever politicians

deliberately

give

equivocal

statements. He distanced himself from friends and associates and chose to live like an eremite. Indiscriminate felling of trees leads to soil erosion which in turn has a detrimental effect on the fertility of the soil. The Principal warned the boisterous students of punitive action if they did not mend their errant behaviour. The cheat was caught red-handed when he was trying to palm off an ersatz painting of a renowned artist, as an original. His erudite statements left the common man totally

confused. The delinquent eschewed violence and vowed to turn over a new leaf. Philosophy is an esoteric science.

Ardent feminists who espoused the cause of womens liberation were instrumental in elevating the position of women in a male chauvinistic society.

The glass panels of the windows were etched with

beautiful designs. The ethos of the organisation is to deliver quality

service to the people. It is unbecoming of a person of his calibre to breach the rules of professional etiquette in such a blatant manner. Vertically challenged is a euphemistic term to refer to

short people. Music which is calm and euphonious is capable of

soothing many a distraught soul. The initial euphoria of winning the election gradually waned and the elected representatives got back to their respective duties. He was euphoric when he won the election with a huge majority. Unable to see the suffering of their terminally, ill son, the patients parents consented to euthanasia. I seem to be working on an evanescent budget. The seasoned politician kept giving evasive answers to all the controversial questions. The judge felt that the appeal was not backed up by sufficient evidence. Susans antics evoke images of my childhood. People were highly superstitious and puritanical during the medieval ages but over the years the human race has gradually evolved into a more rational species. His weak physical health was exacerbated by the dank and inclement weather. He rose to the exalted position of the president by working very hard. The parents were exasperated by their teenaged

daughters recalcitrant nature.

The accused was exculpated by the court when the accusations levelled against him were proved to be false. The leader's exhortation roused the team members

into action. The body was exhumed at the judges behest. Terrorism is an exigent international problem which needs to be tackled expeditiously. His exiguous income was barely sufficient to make ends meet. After a thorough investigation he was exonerated from the charges levelled against him. The Chief Minister ordered expeditious action to be taken against the errant officials. The Minister ordered his men to take expeditious

action in evacuating the flood victims to safer places. He was overcome by remorse and made an earnest attempt to expiate his sins. Shankaracharya was an exponent of the Advaita philosophy. He expounded his views on philosophy through his

lectures and writings The Minister had to face expulsion from the party when his alleged involvement in the scandal was proved judicially. She made an earnest attempt to expunge the unpleasant memories of the past and begin life afresh. The rare artefacts in the museum spoke volumes about the exquisite craftsmanship of the artists of a bygone era. Adams extravagant lifestyle has been a source of constant worry to his wife. The seasoned politician managed to extricate himself from the controversy. She is normally a very exuberant person but of late she appears to be rather dour.

The exultant sponsors announced a gift of $1,00,000 to

the child prodigy. Visiting the fabled city of Rome, during my holiday in

Europe last year, was a dream come true for me. Her account of the incident was a complete fabrication.

The facetious remarks made by some men on womens day was met with the scorn which it rightly deserved. He was not aware of the factual errors in his essay until

they were pointed out. The critics felt that the Finance Ministers argument was fallacious. Human beings are fallible. After a fallow period, trading in the country is gradually picking up momentum. The singer's falsetto was ringing in my ears long after

the concert was over. The play, which had a far-fetched storyline failed to

impress the audience. Towards the fag end of her life, her attitude towards life

was one of stoic acceptance driven by fatalism. After a long, fathomless and rather uncomfortable

silence she began to speak. We were overcome by fatigue after the long and arduous journey. Although she was irked by his fatuous remarks she remained composed. He became an object of ridicule due to the faux-pas

which he committed at the high society gathering.

Fawning bureaucrats, trying to curry favour with politicians are a common sight these days. He is a feckless young man who lives off his parents.

The defendant made a fervent appeal to the judges to listen to his version also. She is a diehard workaholic who makes a fetish of her work. Since the best players of the team are in fine fettle we

hope to win the tournament this year. The long-standing feud between the two contiguous

nations culminated in a bloody war. Though fictitious the character of Sherlock Holmes looks very real. Being a punctilious person, she is finicky even about

fiddling details. Since I promised fidelity to the organisation in which I am working, I cannot divulge this information which should be kept confidential. The beheading of innocent Indians held hostage by the Taliban, was denounced by all nations of the world as a fiendish act. In a democracy, the President is merely a figurehead.

He was a devoted son who fulfilled his filial

responsibilities with dedication. His words of encouragement gave the much needed

fillip to his sagging morale. The plan was executed with masterly finesse. Despite being amateur artists they performed the play with masterly finesse.

My boss is so fastidious that he is finicky about even the minutest of details. Having had a fitful sleep last night, I felt groggy

throughout the day. Janes fixation with cleanliness, sometimes, annoys her

husband Joe. The boisterous students were rusticated from the college for indulging in vandalism and flagrant violation of set norms. Among the flotsam on the beach we also found some

antique coins of a bygone era. His unexpected question left me totally flummoxed and

floundering for an answer. The prices of petrol and diesel have been constantly

fluctuating during the past one year. The questions posed by the child left his parents totally flummoxed. The footnote provided in the book makes an interesting

reading. She seemed to have had a foreboding of her imminent

death. If you fail to pay the fee on time you will forfeit your seat. The orphaned children looked so forlorn that my heart went out for them. Since acting had always been her forte she decided to

pursue a course in theatrics.

Newspapers

are

expected

to

be

forthright

in

expressing their views without any bias. By a fortuitous turn of events, he was able to turn adversity into an advantage. He was a four-square person who would not rest until

his goals were achieved. The fracas between the two rival groups led to factional rivalry. Incessant nagging by parents tends to make a teenager fractious and defiant. Fractious children are possessive

about

their

belongings and resent sharing them with their peers. Some leaders have understood that their wicked ways create Frankensteins for their entire country. The activity, which began at a frenetic pace, was suspended abruptly owing to insurmountable circumstances. In a state of frenzy the angry mob destroyed public

property. The stuffy atmosphere in the class room made the

children cranky and fretful. Although he is an intelligent and hardworking student,

he is too easily distracted by frivolities. Although he is extremely wealthy he believed in a frugal existence. Citizens, particularly those belonging to the salaried class, fulminated against the unprecedented rise in prices. Several functionaries of government departments were

entrusted with polling duty at the time of elections. Naxals, lying in ambush, fired a fussilade of bullets at

the policemen killing them instantaneously.

He seems to be oblivious of the serious gaffe he

committed during the course of his speech. Although people criticise her as a hard task master there is no gainsaying the fact that she is a charismatic leader. The comedian who was a stubby man with a peculiar

gait, never, failed to amuse his audience. It was extremely galling to listen to his constant bragging about himself. In our society, girls are not allowed the leeway to

gallivant. The carnival was a fun filled event with games,

entertainment and gifts galore. The new leader is expected to galvanize his entire team. In a shrewd bureaucratic gambit the corrupt politician was caught red handed. He was a gangling teenager when I last saw him, but now has grown into a handsome and polished gentleman. The garbled message led to a comedy of errors.

One must avoid using gargantuan words in ones speech. Her garish dressing reflected her poor sartorial taste.

He campaigned extensively and garnered enough

support from the electorate. His unrestrained garrulity was rather irritating.

Some old army men are prone to gasconading a lot.

The gauche young village lass felt like a fish out of water in the snobbish and sophisticated atmosphere. When you draw the genealogy of our family do not forget to give a copy to me. I am sure many people these days neither know nor care for their genealogy. An aging generation with no social security is worrying sociologist. If you trace the genesis of our family we are the descendents of Rabindranath Tagore. By the way, can genetics explain why the entire lineage seems to have homogeneous qualities? Being a warm and genial person, Jane has endeared herself to all her friends. The guests were overwhelmed by the hostesss warmth and geniality. Genocide and ethnic violence rocked several regions

of the world after the Second World War. Classic movies of different genres will be shown at the Paradise theatre during the film festival. The writers constant dwelling on issues which are not germane to the topic under consideration speaks of his discursive style. People belonging to some tribal communities living in the Amazon jungles are crude and uncivilized and have a ghoulish passion for weird practices. The labourers lived in gimcrack shacks in abject

poverty and squalor. The thieves gained entry into the house stealthily and gingerly tried to open the safe. The evidence to support his theory was gleaned from

books and experiments. She looked sick with worry and her forehead was glistening with apprehensive perspiration. The copious rains this year, led to a glut in the production of food grains.

The leaders word is taken as gospel by his follows.

The gradation of the questions from easy to difficult became a controversial issue. The steep gradient at the foot of the hillock is proving to be a safety hazard for motorists. It is gratifying to note that children, these days, are taking active interest in social service. The company offered to give one soap gratis to everyone who bought two toothpastes. The beggar expressed his gratitude by touching the feet of the man who gave him food. I get irritated when people give me gratuitous advice. The grave expression on his face told me that it was not the right time to talk to him. Try and understand the gravity of the situation.

Marketing men are, almost invariably, gregarious by nature. She was overwhelmed with grief when she heard the tragic news of her sisters death in a ghastly road accident. Please take your grievance to someone who is in a position to help. The scooterist was grievously injured in the accident. People, particularly children, distanced themselves from her because she always had a grim expression on her face. He was a maniac who was involved in a series of grisly

murders. The dance was well appreciated by the audience

because all the artists performed with gusto. Although I could not understand the language in which he was speaking, I could discern from his guttural shouts that he was abusing someone. Even the best zoos are poor substitutes for natural animal habitats.

The flamboyant young man was a habitu at the upmarket club. The movie, which had a hackneyed theme failed to capture the interest of the audience. Jane recalled with nostalgia the halcyon days of her childhood. Malleability is the hallmark of pure gold.

The antique vase broke into smithereens due to the servants ham-fisted handling. Usage: I could discern from his hangdog look that he

failed miserably in the test. The preparations for the wedding are taking place in a rather haphazard manner. The hapless couple met with an accident. The nightingale, which was considered to be a harbinger of spring was extolled by John Keats in one of his odes. The nightingale is a harbinger of spring.

Despite the negative publicity against the restaurant,

hard-core customers continue to patronize it. Newspapers should be hard-hitting and forthright in

expressing their views. With acute water scarcity and frequent power cuts, most city dwellers are in for a harrowing summer this year. Elizabeth misconceived Darcys reserved nature for hauteur, associated with affluence. The resort which is a tranquil haven, is an ideal

getaway after a long and stressful week.

The police seem to be making little headway in investigating the bank robbery which shook the entire city. It is heartening to learn that many young people are coming forward to join the armed forces in order to defend their mother land. We offered our heartfelt sympathies to the members of

the bereaved family. The meeting was stopped abruptly as the Chief Minister who was addressing the gathering was heckled by the angry public. Many boxers indulge in pre match hectoring. After living a hedonistic life for several decades, he has

now embraced austerity. India was under British hegemony for over three decades. The United States was often criticized for perpetrating

hegemony. Roberts heretical statements embarrass associates no end. His brain seems to be hermetically sealed. His heterodox explanation angered the clerics.

his

The classes in American colleges have a heterogeneous composition. Professors prefer a heterogeneous mix of students in their classes. Her otherwise pretty face turned hideous after she

sustained grievous injuries in a road accident. The movie, which was totally hilarious and thoroughly entertaining, was enjoyed not only by children but also by adults. Children enjoyed listening to the hoary tales narrated by the octogenarian.

A holistic approach to transport may be the solution to most of our commutation problems. The world will not be the same if another nuclear holocaust takes place. The old mans homespun wisdom did not appeal to the

younger lot. You will be charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder because you knocked down the pedestrian unintentionally. Though of the same age, the children are not a homogenous group. Most corporate houses spend a lot of money on honing the skills of their employees. In a significant breakthrough the police managed to nab the notorious criminal who was accused of committing several horrendous crimes. Mahatma Gandhis hortatory speeches roused the patriotic spirit of the Indians The railway minister hot-footed to the accident-spot in

order to supervise relief work. Most men fail to realize that hubris about their achievements can lead to a miserable downfall. The children playing in the street were mowed down by

a hurtling truck. Hyperactive children could be very demanding. The correct usage of hyperbole could add spice to a writing. The sight of a hypodermic needle terrifies me. It is merely hypothetical to state that we would have been better off under a different form of government. Let us reason it out through a hypothetical case, the

lawyer said.

His idee fixe on the existence of supernatural forces

was evident in his works. His method of extracting work from his subordinates is idiosyncratic but successful. The ignominy of being defeated by his arch rival was difficult for him to endure. Please give me a printout as your writing is absolutely illegible. The ill-fated aircraft crashed into the fields killing all the

passengers on board. The growing number of illiterates is a serious cause for concern. The children of the school were immaculately dressed in pristine white uniforms. Theists believe that God is immanent in very object of

creation. The kidnapped children were immured in a dilapidated house, away from the city. Negotiations between the management and the union leaders have reached an impasse, with both the parties adopting an obstinate stance. His impeccable character was worthy of emulation.

The minister promised financial assistance to the impecunious peasant families. The citizens rebelled against the monarchs imperious rule. Avoid taking impetuous decisions lest you should repent later. As the text was pretty recondite, we could not

comprehend its full import.

Although he delivered an impromptu speech, the

audience listened to him with rapt attention. He is usually very circumspect and avoids taking impulsive decisions. The politician categorically denied the motives imputed to him by the media. Ravis in capacity to complete his work in time drew the

displeasure of his employers. Incensed by the management's apathy, the workers

resolved to intensify their strike. The picnic had to be cancelled with the incessant

rainplaying spoilsport. The political unrest was quelled in its incipient stages before it could lead to a major agitation. Unlike his brother who was a gregarious person,

Robert was a loner by nature and by inclination. The prince roamed in his kingdom incognito to know the welfare of his subjects. The details are inconsequential and in no way helpful in

making a breakthrough. Please do not call him a criminal until you have incontrovertible evidence against him. There is incriminating evidence that the defendant had

lied under oath. It is incumbent upon every fresh medical graduate to

serve in rural areas for a year. The army was ready to face the likely incursion of the enemy.

In most conservative societies smoking by women is

considered indecorous. Having squandered all his wealth on gambling, he now

lives a life of indigence. Despite being hardworking, a majority of people in this nation lead an indigent life He had to postpone his trip due to his indisposition.

He has been totally indoctrinated, that no amount of

cajolery will make him see reason. Being a woman of indomitable will, she was not cowed down by the impediments which came her way and eventually achieved her goal. It is an indubitable fact that no nation in the world can afford to extol terrorism. He revealed the truth while in a state of inebriation. Arrogance and ineptitude led to the teams miserable performance. All humans are prone to err, no man is infallible.

Even infinitesimal organisms like bacteria and viruses

are necessary for maintaining the ecological balance. Many hill resorts witness a an influx of tourists during the summer months. He was convicted by the court when he was found

guilty of infringing the law. Infusion of new talent is the need of the hour. Children are ingenious when it comes to getting their

own ways.

She

endeared

herself

to

everyone

with

her

ingenuousness and childlike simplicity. The ingrate son sneered at the idea of looking after his ailing parents. He is trying hard to ingratiate himself to his boss. Jane is rather inhibited after her injury. Students protested against the governments latest reservation policy because they felt that it was inimical to the interests of people belonging to certain sections of the society. The injunction issued by the Supreme Court prevents

government doctors from setting up private practice. Ones innate abilities vary from person to person. Although it was a seemingly innocuous remark I could

discern the insinuation implied in it. Since she could not tolerate his innuendos any longer she refused to marry him. An inquest was held to discover the cause of the

officials mysterious death. The Chief Minister ordered an inquest into the failure of

law and order in the state. Children usually have an inquisitive bent of mind.

His insatiable appetite for money has made him rather ruthless. The ways of destiny are inscrutable to man. It is a misconception that plants are insentient.

The insidious effects of terrorism can be felt in every corner of the globe now.

The insidious effects of smoking eventually prove detrimental to ones health. He insinuated that she tends to be very snobbish. Infuriated by the students insolent behaviour, the principal warned them to mend their ways. Stress is one of the principal causes of insomnia. The aged parents were hurt by their sons insouciant attitude towards their problems. The armed insurgents attacked the police station. Most of the problems we consider insurmountable can be solved with a bit of determination. The insurrection was quelled before it took a serious turn. As the intercession attempt turned out to be a failure,

the two groups continued to be at logger heads. An interim committee was appointed to conduct a probe into the scam. Interim relief, in the form of festival advance, was sanctioned for all central government employees. He thought of interjecting before the problem took a serious turn. The old gentleman was considered an interloper by the

younger members of his family. These days we have to endure many seemingly interminable commercials to watch a movie on T.V. The intermittent rain hindered relief operations.

The dictator got the rebels interned without any trial. We do not know whether the lines are original or interpolated at a later date. During the interregnum when the old king died and the crown prince was coronated, the Prime Minister took charge of the affairs of the state. The situation would have been worse if the elders had not intervened.

The local bully tried to intimidate the small town residents. The Italian intonation in her voice was quite easy to

discern. The intractable child refused to say sorry even after being caught red handed while cheating in the examinations. He could not get along with any of his team mates

because of his intransigent attitude. The intrepid traveller went ahead with his journey despite the many obstacles which he had to encounter. We were greatly intrigued by the lives of the royalty.

The flooded river inundated several villages. He became inured to his wifes persistent nagging.

Infuriated by their abominable behaviour, he let out a

stream of invectives. The salesman tried to inveigle the customers into accepting his proposal. I attended the Presidents investiture ceremony. The invigorating breeze soothed her tired nerves and

distraught soul. The Juventus Club seems to be invincible.

He tried to invoke the blessings of God before his exams. The excruciating pain in my shoulder caused me to let

out an involuntary cry of pain.

He does not seem to be having an iota of concern for

those in distress. Socrates had a shrewish wife who was known for her irascible nature. The students were vexed with the irksome regulations

imposed by the warden of the hostel. Young children are made to iterate nursery rhymes in order to familiarize them with language. The itinerant nature of a sales job appeals to some but may be disliked by many. After a hectic session at work we needed a break to rejuvenate our jaded spirits. A person with a jaundiced view of the world seldom

derives any happiness out of life. His speech which was rather jejune, failed to sustain the interest of the audience. The Ministers political career was in jeopardy when he was implicated in the scam. The remark was made in jest and not meant to be taken seriously The entire cargo had to be jettisoned as all but one of the engines had developed a snag. His colleagues were rather disgusted by the extreme

jingoism displayed by the expatriate employee. His jocose attitude lightened our mood. Despite his age, he is young at heart and had plenty of

joie de vivre. The doctor told the diabetic that he must be more judicious in his food habits. Every cross road in Delhi has become an important junction. The unfaithful husband left his wife at a critical juncture.

There is no point in advising her at this juncture.

The policeman refused to file the complaint as the crime did not take place in his jurisdiction. Many people feel that there is no justification for capital punishment to be awarded to anyone. Adults behaving in a juvenile manner often become the butt of ridicule. I will always treasure the gift he gave me for keep

sake, before he left for the U.S. After a single interaction with her, I knew that we were kindred spirits because our tastes and opinions matched on a majority of issues. He does not hesitate to kowtow to his bosses in order

to win their favour. The victorious team received kudos from the students

and the faculty for winning the trophy. The manager tried to cover up the teams performance with rather laborious arguments. His joke, which was rather laboured, failed to evoke

laughter. Since I am a jovial person, lachrymose films do not

appeal to me The governments lackadaisical attitude in preventing the spread of the epidemic led to several deaths. His style of writing though crisp and laconic is easy to comprehend. Many old timers lamented the demolition of antique structures in the city, in the name of modernization. The press lampooned the ruling party for not bringing in any reform in their education policy. Even momentary lapse in concentration on busy roads could prove hazardous.

The notorious duo were sentenced to imprisonment on

charges of larceny. Recently a famous

socialite was

sentenced to

imprisonment when he was proved guilty of larceny. The philanthropist was extolled for his largesse.

The travellers were overcome by lassitude after the

long and arduous journey. Lax supervision led to

mass

copying

in

the

examination. A few corporate houses offer employees the leeway to work flexitime. We must be proud of our countrys rich legacy of

culture and traditional thought. Since her uncle did not have any children of his own she became the sole legatee to his vast property. The authorities-attempt to hush up the case at the behest of those in power, is a classic case of political and bureaucratic legerdemain. Jonas writing is barely legible.

A legion of photographers and press men waited at the

airport for the celebrity's arrival. It is absolutely legitimate for the courts to deal firmly with terrorists. Sullen weather tends to make a person dour and lethargic He is a very level headed person and seldom loses

his balance even when provoked. The magicians assistant appeared to levitate in the air under the spell of hypnosis.

Such levity in religious matters may not endear you to many. You may find colloquial words in the lexicon. He filed a defamation suit against the media, accusing it of libel. A liberal pay package alone may not enhance

productivity. The woman of today is more liberated when compared to her ancient counterpart. The libertine did not mend his ways despite being threatened with dire consequences. The libertine led a life of idleness and dissipation and eventually died penniless. His limpid style of writing, bereft of all the trappings of ornamentation, was comprehensible even to the lay man. People from different parts of India find it easy to get on in Mumbai as the lingua franca is Hindi. She listened patiently to the litany of complaints which the children made against eachother. Literal translations may sound very bland.

Kerala has the maximum number of literates in India. It is loathsome to watch able-bodied young men

resorting to begging. The locale did not get the approval of the Director of the movie. Expanding its business operations to offshore markets

is the companys lodestar. The members of the opposition party accused the government of adopting lopsided policies. The loquacious speaker kept on talking for three hours.

These unemployed youth seem to have become lotuseaters.

A louring sky portends an imminent storm. His novels, being lowbrow, do not appeal to discerning

readers. Since the explanation was absolutely lucid I think no one has any question to ask. The venal politician gloated over his filthy lucre.

The drama was absolutely ludicrous.

A lugubrious atmosphere prevailed over the city following the leaders assassination. Although he was a fledgeling artist his work was well

appreciated by the leading luminaries of the art world. The lunatic troubled everyone in the locality. Her lustrous hair has been her crowning glory. Macabre rituals like human sacrifice are still prevalent among some tribal communities. The Machiavellian politician is rumoured to have incited the mob. The machinations of the opposition led to the ruling

partys miserable downfall. Many nations in the world are caught in the maelstrom

of ethnic hatred and racial discrimination. The audience appreciated the sopranos magnificent

performance. Her magnanimous gesture of donating her entire earnings from the film, to charity received applause from the media. The business magnate bought all the photographs displayed in the exhibition. The sublime theme and the magniloquence of phraseology has made Miltons Paradise Lost a master piece.

Richard Attenboroughs magnum opus Gandhi, was a

mega hit everywhere. It is grossly inhuman of the terrorist organisation to

maim innocent people in order to promote their cause. Before the onset of industrialization, agriculture was

the mainspring of Indian economy. The veteran politician announced his retirement from

mainstream politics. The maladroit handling of the strike has aggravated the

companys problems. One student wrote in his essay, I have been grown with a lot of fondness by my parents. What malapropism! A band of malcontents were responsible for creating

unrest in the country and destabilizing the government. Mitons satan is a personification of malevolence. His malevolent nature did not come to the fore front initially. The malicious man beat up the children playing near

his house. The Chief requested the press not to malign his

overworked police force. She developed a malignant tumor, which eventually proved fatal. The politician losing an election has to accept the peoples mandate.

If you have a PAN number then it is mandatory to file your tax returns. The bodies of the accident victims were mangled

beyond recognition. The protestors claimed that they were manhandled by

the police. Her anxiety was manifest in her nervous movements.

The tall claims made in election manifestos should not

be believed by any sensible man. The shrewd politician manipulated the facts to suit

himself. In a crafty manoeuvre the dissidents managed to overthrow the ruling party. Marauding troops of armed men looted money and valuables from many houses in the village. Coleridges Ancient Mariner is a poem about mariners lost in the sea. I could not help marvelling at the beauty of nature.

He is masochistic worker who does not care for his health too. The culprit who masqueraded as a government official and tried to fool the gullible people was caught red handed by the police. People are bored by her company because she has nothing interesting to speak, apart from continuously maundering about her problems. The maverick politician was not popular with his partymen. The poet has the dubious distinction of composing

mawkish poems.

The

Prime

Ministers

assassination

led

to

the

destabilisation of the government and mayhem in the country. It is not prudent to meddle with the personal affairs of others. One must always be wary of meddlesome neighbours.

The cricket teams mediocre performance in the recently concluded test series drew flak from cricket lovers across the country. Despite being a melange of various cultures our country stands united in its diversity Several people were injured in the melee triggered by communal disturbance and the police opened teargas shells to bring the situation under control. When I met him last evening, I found him in a mellow mood engaged in friendly banter with his friends. He conveyed the message with a melodramatic

flourish. The memoirs of his early childhood make for poignant

reading. The fact that his friends deserted him as soon as he was bereft of all his wealth makes it obvious that their interests in him were purely mercenary. None can get along with a person who has a mercurial temperament. The gymnasts performance mesmerised the audience. He is a man of great mettle and does not rest until he meets his goal. The Rajputs were mettlesome warriors. The audience who expected a spectacular show were rather disappointed upon witnessing the artists middling performance.

The social milieu of ancient India was not conducive to

the education and emancipation of women. The minatory sky presaged an imminent storm. The size of the font was so minuscule that I had to strain my eyes to read through the paper. A mirthful atmosphere prevailed across the kingdom on the occasion of the princes coronation. The incessant rain which lashed the city for the past

two days has left the streets dank and miry. Some people still seem to be under

the

misapprehension that the role of a woman is confined to the kitchen. The management warned him that it would not tolerate any type of misdemeanour, henceforth. The mishap could have been averted if the authorities had been more alert. The PM dashed off a missive to the governor expressing his anguish about the law and order situation in the state. Although diligence and perseverance are essential attributes of success, a modicum of luck is also mandatory. The notorious burglars revealed their modus operandi

during the course of their interrogation by the police. His deep interest in solving crossword puzzles verges

on monomania. The holiday at the hill resort was a well-deserved break from the monotony of every day life. As he is a man of impeccable moral fibre his character

is worthy of emulation.

We finally managed to free ourselves from the morass

of paper work and secured approval for our project. The novelists sense of humour, albeit mordant, was very appealing to his readers. Many of the social mores of the past are now moribund. The mores of ancient society prevented women from

pursuing an education With young men and women insisting on choosing their life partners themselves, the concept of arranged marriages would soon become moribund. The mountebank who managed to con several gullible

people was nabbed by the police. The sea is home to multifarious life forms.

India is a land of multifarious traditions and languages.

The large donation which he made spoke of the philanthropists munificence. The murky weather has a depressing effect on ones mood. Except for the muted sounds of hooting of the owls at a

distance, the night was still and eerie. The riders went berserk and mutilated the idols in the

temple. Hitler was duly served by his group of myrmidons. His involvement in the scam and consequent resignation was the nadir of his career. Although he was very naive when he first started the

business, he is now a stalwart. The super star has become a narcissist a victim of his own past glory.

Nanotechnology is still in its nascent stages in many

countries across the world. It is surprising that people still believe in weird practices

like necromancy even in this twenty first century. The dubious politician was expelled from the party for indulging in nefarious activities. The opposition feels that its stand has been vindicated while the ruling partys stance stands negated. Nepotism is not uncommon in the political and bureaucratic circles of India. Driving through the hilly terrain, especially negotiating

the hair-pin bends, was a nerve-racking experience. She was visibly nettled by his slighting remarks.

The couple had the habit of constantly niggling at each other which led to incompatibility between them. The book titled, The Vision of the Future glorifies nihilism. According to the scriptures, one can achieve a state of nirvana through detachment and dedication to ones duty. The convicts were confined in a noisome dungeon.

Despite the trying circumstances he appeared nonchalant. When journalists questioned him about the outcome of

the negotiations the minister remained non-committal. The young lad who belonged to a nondescript village, in a remote corner of the country, eventually achieved immense success

Mr.Brown who was once a nonentity in social circles is

now a famous business tycoon. His devotion to duty, sheer business acumen and willingness to take risks made him a nonpareil businessman within a very short time. The new teacher was nonplussed when she was

accorded a rude welcome by the students. Peddling failed nostrums of yesteryears will no way

help a nation to embrace the path of progress. The figures published in the newspapers were only

notional, since the actual figures could not be obtained. The nouvea riche do not hesitate to frequently throw

lavish parties in order to flaunt their wealth. After graduating in theological studies, he underwent a

two-year novitiate and was inducted as a priest. The discharge of noxious effluents into the atmosphere has a detrimental effect on human health. Despite watching her face intently to catch every nuance of expression, I could not discern her inner feelings. The shares that she thought would fetch her a lot of

money proved to be nugatory. He was so obdurate that all my attempts to make him

see reason proved futile. The defence lawyer made a deliberate attempt to obfuscate facts.

Several villages were obliterated by the flash floods.

He often sought solace for his innumerable worries by

drinking himself to oblivion. His obnoxious behaviour attracted a lot of criticism. The obsequious politician picked up the shoes of the

party president. The prediction that the printed word would become obsolescent with the advent of computers eventually turned out to be false. When the crowd grew unmanageable and

obstreperous, the police was called in to take charge. The pastel colours of the decor made the room look

less obtrusive. Excessive intake of fat in ones diet can occlude the arteries. He looked like an oddity in his bizarre outfit and weird hairdo. He is such an odious person that people detest his company. People loathe his company because he is an extremely odious person. The celebrity who was involved in the scandal had to

face public odium. The writer has recorded the details of his innumerable

odyssies in his travelogue.

He is a man with offbeat taste and style.

His officiousness made him unpopular with his employees. Although I was piqued by his off-key remarks I did not

make it very obvious. God is omnipotent. Certain types of ducks are omnivorous. The onerous task of nurturing his younger siblings fell on his tender shoulders after his fathers death. The armed forces are pretty well equipped to defend the country against an enemy onslaught. The onus of looking after the safety and security of the employees rests with the employer. The fire works lit up the night sky with opalescent hues.

People often used to take advantage of his open-

handed nature. The soldiers were waiting for the opportune moment to strike back at the enemy. The students resented the wardens oppressive rules.

The spectators were awestruck by the opulence and grandeur of the Versailles palace. Journalists could not elicit much information from him

because of his oracular responses. People belonging tosome tribal communities are

notorious for performing orgiastic rituals. The boisterous children fell silent as soon as they

heard the masters orotund voice.

I think I should see an orthodontist and get my teeth aligned. The ostensible reason for the increase in crime is poverty but the police chief feels that there could be other reasons too. The bigots of his community ostracized him for getting married to a girl belonging to a different religion. The unprecedented rise in prices provoked a public outcry. His outlandish clothes made him the object of ridicule

at the party. Smoking in public has been outlawed in many

countries. With the advent of computers, typewriters have

become outmoded. He was a dandy who was always garishly dressed in outr outfits. The models walked the ramp in outfits, that were rather

outr. I made it clear to them at the very outset that

negligence will not be tolerated. The standing ovation given by the audience testifies to the sopranos exquisite performance. The car, which was partly damaged in the accident,

was overhauled at the workshop. Since she knew his real nature she did not fall prey to

his charms and ignored all his friendly overtures.

His overweening pride eventually led to his downfall.

As the countdown for the d-day began, the organisers

of the event became overwrought and apprehensive. The rhino is the fastest pachyderm. His pacific nature prevented him from getting involved in the brawl. Even members belonging to the dissident group changed tune and began singing paeans to the new leadership as soon as it came to power. Paeans were sung in praise of the lord when the king recovered. The audience watched spell bound, the rare pageantry displayed by the Air Force cadets at the recent air show. Although she has recovered from her illness, she still looks weak and pallid. It is rightly said that music is the panacea for all ailments. The hostess displayed considerable panache in conducting the show. Doctors are trying to ensure that bird flu does not become pandemic. Pandemonium prevailed in the house when the opposition leader insulted a ruling party member. Reopening the scam report will tantamount to opening a Pandoras box. The undisputed king of pantomime. When my fears turned out to be unfounded, I realized how paranoid I was. Women labourers demanded wage parity with their

male counterparts. Unmindful of the parlous weather the brave soldiers went ahead with their mission of defending the country.

He felt out of place among the parochial and clannish members of the community. She broke into a paroxysm of sneezes due to a sudden

allergy triggered by pollution. Despite amassing a lot of wealth, he leads a parsimonious existence. She is a past master in extracting work from her

subordinates. People were taken aback by his patrician arrogance. Mahatma Gandhis inspiring speeches roused the patriotic spirit of several Indians. Since he was a neophyte, his boss was tolerant of his peccadillos. Social work is very satisfying though one cannot expect pecuniary benefits. Constrained by pecuniary difficulties, he was forced to discontinue his studies. The programme, which started with a lot of promise, turned out to be a pedestrian affair. She has a penchant for dressing up in trendy clothes.

The young man was penitent of his mistakes and resolved to tread the path of righteousness. He sat beside the lake in a pensive mood, cogitating

about life. Although he was born into a wealthy family he is now leading a penurious life thanks to his prodigal habits. She has an exquisite collection of rare artefacts which she acquired during the course of her innumerable peregrinations The court issued peremptory summons to the

defaulting customers.

My mother has been a perennial source of inspiration for me. The turncoat politician was expelled by his partys leadership for his perfidious act. His work, which is perfunctory and slipshod and does not comply with the expected standards. Smoking is a pernicious habit which has a detrimental

effect on ones health. Films and television, to a large extent, are responsible for perpetuating violence among youth. He came out with a strange perspective about the issue. It is astonishing that a perspicacious person like John did not spot the blunder in the computer program. The star players perturbation was very obvious when

questions were asked about his illicit relationships. Movies have a pervasive influence on adolescent

behaviour. We were petrified on seeing the ghastly road accident. Age and ill health have made him senile and petulant.

His philanthropic nature earned him a lot of respect and love from the poor and the needy. Being a man with a phlegmatic temperament, people

resent his company. It was not difficult for me to make out that the excuse

given by him was phoney. I could discern from her physiognomy that she is of

Asian origin.

The off-white brocade sari, studded with diamonds and gold sequins was the piece de resistance of her bridal trousseau. The teenager protested against the piffling allowance

given to him by his parents. Thieves gained entry into the house through the rear door, pinioned the inmates and looted all valuable items. The American scientists who were the pioneers of robotic technology won the admiration of the scientific community. The project is just a pipedream and hankering for it

would be a waste of time and money. The piquant story line of the movie kept the audience glued to their seats. The husband tried to placate his angry wife with a bouquet. She is, by nature, a placid person who seldom gets perturbed. His voice sounded plaintive when he recalled

nostalgically the pleasant memories of the past. For a majority of youth, old sayings are rather

platitudinous. The excuse which he gave for shirking away from the

work given to him, did not sound very plausible to me. His plebeian tastes were heckled by the snobs of the club. The government decided to hold a plebiscite in order to guage the people's opinion before implementing the reforms.

The Supreme Court has plenary powers to revoke a

law. A plethora of opportunities await job seekers who are willing to put in a lot of hard work. Share prices have plummeted to an all time low in the past three months. The officials fell a prey to the bribe offered by

plutocrats. Few people can match the poise and grace of the veteran actress. The polarity between the two wings of the ruling party

led to its destabilization. He was a polymath who commanded a lot of respect on account of his exhaustive knowledge. He pondered over ther issue for a while before expressing his opinion. India is the second most populous country in the world.

The failure of monsoon this year is a portent of the

impending drought. Several psychologists have posited that rote learning stultifies a childs creative abilities. These rare works of art which symbolize our countrys

cultural heritage should be preserved for posterity. There is an acute shortage of potable water in many cities in India. Quinine is a potent antidote for malaria.

India is a pot-pourri of people belonging to diverse

cultures.

He cannot afford to be extravagant due to his

precarious financial position. Women are not allowed to enter the precincts of the temple at Sabarimala. Peoples discomfort precludes many women from joining the police or armed forces. The precious child won all the chess tournaments. Autumn is the precursor of spring.

Jane has a predilection for Shakespeares comedies.

People who are obese have a predisposition to heart

ailments. Stoics believe that the trials and tribulations which man has to endure during the course of his life are preordained. Many people feel that it should be the captains prerogative to choose his team members. In the past, people believed that the hooting of an owl presaged death. Nobody paid heed to his prescient warnings. The conditions prevailing in the slums horrified us. When questioned about his involvement in the scandal the minister prevaricated the issue. The fun loving young girls of the hostel considered the

wardens behaviour to be priggish. Primeval society showed respect for nature. A phenomenal growth in human population over the years has led to the destruction of several primordial forests. I wish the pristine purity of our rivers could be restored some how. The Minister ordered a judicial probe into the incident. He is an extremely trustworthy person, I can vouch for his probity.

His criminal proclivities are perhaps inherited.

The school level education system in our country is rather procrustean. His prodigal habits eventually left his family bankrupt.

His profane language horrified the believers.

He did not like the advice proffered to him by his

juniors. The injured man was bleeding profusely while the driver was making profuse apologies to all the onlookers. Our progenitors will be proud as our son has brought name and fame to the family. The proud father exclaimed, To have such a gifted progeny, who is a good poet as well as a prolific story writer, is indeed a blessing! Many an economists gloomy prognostication about the downward trend of the countrys economy eventually turned out to be false. He is a prolific wiriter who, on an average, writes about 100 stories in a year. The orators prolix speech had a soporific effect on the listeners. His peripatetic existence is a result of his propensity

for travel. The prophecies of Nostradamus are said to be coming true one by one. The two nations have several features in common because of their geological propinquity. The doctor proscribed sweets for the diabetic.

The protagonist in the play is a versatile actor. The protean landscape transforms itself with the seasons.

The protocol demands that a visiting dignitary be received by a senior officer. The prototype of the radar will be displayed for the

benefit of research students After a protracted discussion the team finally solved the problem. He expired last week after being bedridden for six months due to a protracted illness. The protrusion in his left elbow is symptomatic of tennis elbow. The ghastly accident was averted by the drivers presence of mind and the passengers had a providential escape. There was no provocation for her rude behaviour. Although he is extremely intelligent he seldom boasts

about his intellectual prowess. The Chief Minister who was supposed to be the Chief Guest sent one of his cabinet colleagues as his proxy to attend the function. Mary Ann Evans wrote under the pseudonym, George Eliot. It did not take much time for me to discern that the excuse given by him was a puerile and evasive one. He was nabbed by the police when he was found possessing a purloined cheque. The book purports to reveal the whole truth.

He began his career by purveying sundry items on the pavement and eventually grew to become a business tycoon. Mahatma Gandhis advocacy of non-violence was misconceived by the extremists as pusillanimity. Although the cottage was old-fashioned it had a quaint and alluring charm. The foreigners who are suspected to be carrying the bird flu virus were quarantined at the airport itself. She felt queasy after taking a ride on the roller coaster.

Queer customs and rituals are still prevalent in tribal societies. The agitation was quelled by the timely action taken by the government. The querulous journalist kept on bombarding his objections to the new scheme during the press conference. Gautama Buddha renounced his princely life and embraced asceticism in his quest for truth. He is the quintessence of optimism.

The manor house was a quintessence of Victorian elegance. Observing people, with all their quirks and foibles, was

his favourite past time. The idea of interlinking all the rivers in the country is rather quixotic. The actors quotidian performance failed to sustain audience interest. Rabid fanatics belonging to two religious groups indulged in arson, damaging a lot of public property in the process. Although he has recovered from a bout of illness, he

still looks raddled. It is predicted that the centre's decision would have

widespread social ramifications. The mob went on a rampage and destroyed public property. The rancid odour emanating from the dish was nauseating. He launched into a rant against the swindler who had duped him. The rapacious money lender charged a heavy interest on the money he lent to the poor and illiterate villagers. He has an excellent rapport with his boss.

The resumption of train services between India and Pakistan is an indicator of the growing rapprochement between the two countries. His family and friends gave him a rapturous welcome when he returned to his motherland after several years of staying abroad. Finding politicians of honesty and integrity seems to be

a rara avis these days. Several maritime cities and towns were ravaged by the tsunami which occurred in the year 2004. They dismissed his utterances as the lunatic ravings of a senile old man. He felt humiliated when his proposal was rebuffed by the members of he committee The bureaucrat categorically rebutted his involvement in the scam. Psychologists aver that a recalcitrant attitude among most teenagers is nothing abnormal. When his disparaging statements were met with loud protests from some sections of society, the leader was forced to recant. The new boss is very receptive to suggestion.

The receptive audience encouraged him to speak at

length on his new discovery. Being a recherch subject, particle physics is beyond a lay mans comprehension. His reclusive nature is mistaken by many for arrogance. Recondite subjects like philosophy are beyond a laymans comprehension. Corporal punishment should be resorted to as a last recourse, while discipling children. Constant squabbles and mutual recrimination between parents can have a detrimental effect on a childs psychology. He has a sense of moral rectitude and hence I feel he is a rare species in these dishonest times.

The climate of the hill station is ideal for convalescents recuperating from an illness. The rustic surroundings which were redolent of the quaint charm of his native village, stirred nostalgic memories in him. The deputy chiefs post is very soon going to become redundant. The refractory labourers refused to call off their strike when the management failed to accede to their demands. He refuted the accusations levelled against him by

proving his innocence. The tourists were thoroughly amazed to see the exquisite grandeur of the palace in all its regal splendour. The Nazi regime committed innumerable atrocities.

The teenager's regressing to childish behaviour could probably be due to an underlying psychological problem. The Minister reiterated that he was innocent and categorically denied his involvement in the scandal. He expressed his disapproval with a curt rejoinder.

The commanders exhortation rejuvenated the sagging morale of the soldiers. The patient relapsed into coma yet again. Despite all the blandishments we showered on him he did not relent from his obstinate stance. One must relentlessly pursue ones goal in order to embrace success. To express his displeasure with the British government Rabindranath Tagore relinquished the title conferred upon him. The old soldier often reminisced about his victories and achievements of the bygone days.

Students

remonstrated

against

the

college

management for hiking the tution fee. The renegade was ostracized from the community for his perfidious act. Most politicians renege on the promises which they make to the electorate, once they are elected. The government was forced to repeal the rent control

act owing to wide protests from all quarters. Please replenish the stock immediately. History is replete with instances, which prove that men have always been violent. According to the law even those guilty of abetting a

crime are morally reprehensible. He was reprimanded by his superiors for failing to execute the task assigned to him. The naxalites resorted to arson in reprisal for the

gunning down of some of their fellow men. Overcome by penitence the reprobate vowed to mend his ways and turn over a new leaf. He is a person of ill repute and dubious credentials; hence he cannot be trusted with the job. I intend giving her a small gift in requital of the kindness she has shown towards me. Only the President has the authority to rescind an order which has been approved by the cabinet. I resent being talked to in a loud voice. These days even toddlers resent being howled at. Professional sports demand a lot of mental and

physical resilience. Only a resilient person can withstand the pressures of the modern corporate world. The patients condition deteriorated, as he was not responsive to treatment.

The court ordered the management of the company to pay a lakh of rupees in restitution, to the worker who injuries sustained while at work. The actress was extremely reticent about her personal

life. He is too reticent to take on the role of a PR executive.

The heroine arrived on the sets of the film with her

retinue, while the director waited impatiently. The captain retorted by saying that his critics were the kind of people who had never played the sport even at club level tournaments. The new law is actually a retrograde step and we will not progress by its introduction. Clamping stringent laws that curb freedom could prove to be a retrograde step. It is aptly said that even a fool becomes wise in retrospect. The loud knock on the door shook me from my reverie.

The teacher asked the students to revert to him in case of any confusion. Byron reviled against the oppressive rulers of his time in his satirical works. I prefer approaching an authorized agent, rather than getting into the rigmarole of going from pillar to post, in order to obtain my driving licence. She was taken aback by his rather cheeky riposte.

The government should impose a ban on the display of risque bill boards on roads in the interest of the general public. India was riven by internal conflicts among the various kingdoms which paved the way for the British to overpower the nation. As my grandmother was a good raconteur, I was

riveted by the stories she told me.

The drawing room, which was tastefully decorated with

rococo furniture was, reminiscent of a Victorian manor. The rollicking youngsters roistered at a party hosted to usher in the New Year. The new chief is a rotund, balding man. This winter all my friends look ruddy. I could make out from the rueful expression on his face

that he was penitent about his errant behaviour. -

She greeted me with a saccharine smile.

Entering the precincts of a holy place with foot wear is

considered sacrilegious. This school considers the rights of children sacrosanct. We were caught unawares when the enemy troops

made a sally against our military deployment. The salubrious climate of the city had a therapeutic effect on her frail health. The incident was a salutary reminder of the danger

involved in flouting the laws of safety. The sanctimonious speech of the holy man infuriated the large gathering. The sanctity of the holy place was destroyed by vandals indulging in nefarious activities. The teacher displayed considerable sangfroid in tackling the difficult situation.

His cancer is being treated in a sanitarium in the U.S. I could discern from his sardonic tone that he is a conceited individual. His saturnine nature puts me off. His usually cheerful countenance has a saturnine expression indicating that something was seriously wrong. Having a lot of time at our disposal, since the flight was delayed, we sauntered about the airport lounge aimlessly. He was a sevant and could speak extempore on any subject. He was a charismatic personality who could charm

people with his rare distinction and savoir faire. The wise saws coined by our forefathers, are full of

truth, and have relevance even to this day. The company seems to be on the brink of a schism due to differences of opinion between the board of directors. I was taken aback by her scornful remarks

On close scrutiny it was revealed that the evidence was doctored. The official filed a defamation suit against the press for the scurrilous attack on his character. Seared by pangs of guilt for the sin he had committed,

he promised to make amends. Modern-day politicians wilfully indulge in sectarian politics. He is a rather sedate man. A sedentary job could lead to many health problems. The group was charged with sedition.

He was labelled a rebel and arrested by the

government for his seditious speeches. Being a perfectionist to the core he executes any job

assigned to him with sedulous care. A child suffering from chicken-pox should be segregated from other children. Usually in aeroplanes the No smoking and the Smoking zones are segregated. The reigning champion is so out-of-form that he seems to have no semblance of a chance to win the title now. The senile old man cursed all his relatives and called them crooked politicians. Since plants are sentient living beings they should be nurtured with utmost care. Star wars II is a sequel to Star wars I.

The little cherub endeared herself to everyone with her

seraphic smile. I was shocked when I realized that all the love and tenderness, which he showed was nothing more than a sham. She was appalled to find her well kept home, in a shambolic state on her return from a brief holiday. He did not give a reply to my question but gave a

sheepish smile. The meeting was adjourned sine die. He pursued his goal with single-minded devotion and

eventually emerged successful. The sea appeared sinister indicating that a fierce storm was imminent. Most politicians do not shirk from resorting to skulduggery in order achieve their aims. The bureaucrat who was suspended from service on allegations of skulduggery was reinstated when the allegations eventually turned out to be specious.

When I saw someone skulking behind the bushes, I called in the police immediately fearing that it was a burglar. The politician threatened to sue the newspapers for

publishing slanderous remarks against him. Although she was piqued by his slighting remarks, she

chose to ignore them. At this hour of crisis we cannot afford to be smug about our achievements but must work hard to improve the situation. Piqued by his rivals snide remarks, John launched into a verbal tirade against him. After my sojourn in Delhi, I longed to go back to my village to escape the hectic life of Delhi. People should be well versed in matters of etiqette in

order to avoid solecisms at social gatherings. Mother Teresa's solicitude for the sick and the destitute

was legendary. Somebody has aptly remarked, Solitude is the audience chamber of God. Although he is normally a cheerful person, today he looks unusually sombre. I could discern from the sombre expression on his face

that all was not well. He hails from a somnolent village on the outskirts of Denver. The somnolent rhythm of the aria made me doze off in the auditorium. The sonorous voice of Jim Reeves is adored by millions across the globe. The proponents of alchemy were just indulging in sophistry. The monotony of the speakers voice had a soporific

effect on the listeners.

When the sordid details of his private life were exposed, people were shocked at the seamy side of their leader. The audience were deeply moved after listening to the

soulful melodies. Sparse crowds demotivate artistes. The retired professor is leading a spartan life these days. But for a few spasmodic incidents of violence, the riot

hit districts were by and large peaceful. Being a sticlker for detail he cannot be convinced by such specious arguments. The spectre of ethnic strife is looming large in several countries of the world. Very few people like to befriend a person who is splenetic. The thieves shared the spoils of the plunder among themselves. Not withstanding his age, he is a sprightly person with a zest for life. He was greatly distressed after witnessing the dismal and squalid living conditions of the slum dwellers. A statuesque woman and a stickler for discipline,

headmistress won the admiration of students. According to a statute issued by the Ministry of Health

smoking in public is prohibited. Our new drillmaster has got a stentorian voice. The commanders stentorian voice exuded authority. Despite all the commotion around him, Bob remained

stolid and silent as usual.

The students resented the wardens strait-laced

attitude. The strident approach of the captain to tackle the problem was resented by his teammates. In a strident voice, he conveyed his dissidence with the

other members of the team. Stringent traffic rules are required to bring down the number of accidents in the city. The winning team was congratulated for their

stupendous achievement. A stygian gloom descended on the stadium when some spectators died in the stampede. The extremities of weather like floods and droughts stymie economic growth. I was so carried away by the mans suave deportment

that I was shocked to learn that he was a crook. India was subjugated by the British for over three decades. The sublime location of the resort, amid idyllic surroundings, attracted a lot of tourists. No one can deny the subliminal effects of advertisements. The neurons transmit subliminal messages to the brain. The ambience of the place where we work and live in has a profound, though often subliminal influence on our senses and moods. The ancient palace had many subterranean passages. The movie was banned by the ruling party which felt that it was subversive and intended to destabilise the government. The militant group was accused of trying to subvert the peace process. The intelligence report claimed that the police had unearthed a plot to subvert the state.

Several voluntary organizations came forward to offer succour to the people of the flood ravaged districts. Her face, which was suffused with pallor, suggested that she was unwell. More than the sumptuous spread on the table it was

the hostess geniality which was heart-waming. The supercilious attitude of the leader has alienated

even his supporters. This research paper has a lot of superfluous data in it.

Janice supervised the show well.

There is a surfeit of violence in movies these days. A surfeit of fruits and vegetable has hit the market much to the delight of the consumers. The bosss surly nature was resented

by his

subordinates. The surpassing beauty of the Taj Mahal has made it

one of the seven wonders of the world. Surveillance cameras were installed at all strategic

locations in the airport in order to beef up security. A swashbuckling hero of the seventies, his movies are

a big draw even today. People fulminated against the imposition of swingeing taxes, by the government. The crow and the cow share a symbiotic relationship. Beethovens Symphony had a spell binding effect on the audience. I have to submit the synopsis of my research by the 15th of this month.

There is a tacit understanding between the manager and the captain that they will not interfere in each others work. Being a taciturn person by nature she has very few friends. He is a very tactile person who keeps touching people to show his affection. The politician kept on discussing tangential issues when asked for his opinion on how he intended to solve the important issues. The Chief Guest apologized to the audience for his tardy arrival. An overdose of tautology in any piece of writing tends

to destroy the pleasure of reading it. His flashy outfit revealed his tawdry dress sense. The haughty young mans temerity led to his miserable

downfall. The temperate weather of the city has a salubrious effect particularly on convalescents. The chief of the spiritual movement detested discussing temporal issues like managing the funds of the trust. The old notion that women are the weaker sex is no longer tenable. A tenacious person like Robert usually has his way.

Compassion to all living beings is the basic tenet of all

religions. Being a tenuous argument it does not hold much water. Despite a lot of publicity, the event evoked only a tepid

response. Thanks to recent advances in medical science cancer, which was once considered a terminal disease, is now completely curable. This mountainous terrain of Afghanistan helped the terrorist to escape.

He was hurt by her terse rejection of his friendly overtures. His achievement is a testimony of his resoluteness and

assiduousness. Being a testy person, she does not get along with

anyone. A tteatte with an erudite genius like Mr. Simpson is a very enriching experience. One must practise thrift in the use of dwindling natural

resources. The earthquake came as a massive blow when the

country was already in the throes of ethnic strife. Her voice had a rich timbre which was just ideal for her job as a radio announcer. I wonder how such a timorous person can possibly became an actor! He is a Titan in business. As he is merely a titular head, he does not really have

a say in important matters. His friends were put off by his tomfoolery.

The submarine was sunk by a torpedo. After a two-hour swimming session we lay torpid near

the pool. People, living on the plains, experienced a torrid summer this year. The tortuous path leading to the shrine tires out even athletically built pilgrims. Toxic wastes are constantly polluting our rivers. The members of the opposition party went all out to traduce him. Most politicians do not hesitate to openly traduce their political rivals.

Suscess is usually transient, especially in the glamour

field. Life is transitory, yet we cling to it.

The curtains in our bedroom are of translucent blue colour. It transpired that there will be a coalition government at

the centre. The director transposes the play from medieval Europe

to post-Civil War America. In a tremulous voice he said that he had seen a ghost. Many critics did not approve of the writers trenchant

style. There is a growing trepidation that leading such a

hectic life may be resented by most of the managers. He maintains a sanguine attitude even while facing the worst of tribulations. An optimist maintains a sanguine attitude even while facing the worst of tribulations. I would be back in a trice, he said.

A particular mountain has been named Trishul as its shape resembles Lord Shivas trident. If left moderated meetings could degenerate into a

discussion of trivial issues. The principal warned the students that indulging in truancy would be dealt with seriously. People avoided his company because they resented his truculent nature.

The clear river water turned turbid after industrial wastes were dumped into it. These are turbulent times, as life seems to have become violent and unpredictable. The novelists turgid style was lambasted by his critics.

He was sentenced to imprisonment for his act of

turpitude. Some of the talented youngsters are now under the tutelage of a foreign coach. The celebrity was pursued by the ubiquitous paparazzi who were anxious to photograph her. He took umbrage at her leg pulling.

Lack of unanimity among the members of the party led to the discord. The chief was elected unanimously. The selection committee unanimously elected the new captain as he had perfect credentials for the job. Ahead of us by more than ten points the rival team was

in an unassailable position. The sudden and unseasonal downpour caught us

unawares. His unbridled enthusiasm is contagious. He is an unconscionable criminal who feels no

compunction in leading an immoral life. It is unbecoming of an educated person to behave in

such an uncouth manner. Some people can go to the extent of being unctuous in

order to get things done in their favour.

He was undemonstrative in his love even for his own

children. I could discern an undercurrent of cynicism in his tone.

The undulating green stretch of land was ideally suited for development of a golf course. The armed forces pledged their unflinching support to the government during the hour of crisis. If the other party does not turn up, the case will be decided unilaterally. She composes verses with unstudied ease.

There will not be any change in the schedule unless

anything untoward happens. The ordeal of lugging my unwieldly baggage over a flight of stairs left me totally exhausted and panting for breath. The suggestion

was

accepted

with

unwonted

enthusiasm. The upstart gloated over his newly acquired wealth.

Johns urbane style appealed to his peers.

The guests were ushered in to their seats before the

beginning of the programme. His Utopian dreams will never be realised. I warned him that if he continued to vacillate, the opportunity would slip out of his hand.

Johns vacous remarks embarrassed his bosses very much. The Chiefs death has created a vacuum in the team.

Do you know that the vagabond next door is a graduate? Indian agriculture, to a large extent, is affected by the vagaries of the weather. His vagrant nature irritated his parents. Hercules was famous for his valour.

He was awarded the Presidents medal for showing exemplary valor. He was in the van of the Renaissance movement. He was in the vanguard of the Renaissance movement. The Chicago Bulls vanquished their opponents very comfortably. Most people, these days, spend their evenings watching vapid TV soaps rather than socializing or pursuing an intellectual activity. The jokers variegated attire amused the children very much. Our veiled threats failed to have any impact on our

opponents. During his brief stint as a minister the venal politician amassed a lot of ill-gotten wealth People, not only in India, but many nations across the

world venerate trees. The judge directed the police to verify the veracity of the eyewitness statements. Since he is a person with dubious credentials, we

cannot be sure about the veracity of his claim.

The best part of this organisation is that even the CEO is very accessible. The new writers articles are full of verbose statements. The accused will be kept in confinement until the jury

pronounces its verdict. I do not, even for a moment, doubt the verity of Monas statement, said her father. Clark Gable is a versatile actor. Pilots are tested for vertigo from time to time. The publishing house thoroughly vets all the manuals

before they are released in the market. Piqued by the childs vexatious behaviour his mother

admonished him severely. The plan had to be shelved mid way because it was not

economically viable. Thanks to the developments in modern technology we are able to experience the vicarious pleasure of travelling to exotic locales in the world. Despite experiencing the vicissitudes of life he is always sanguine about the future. The weather suddenly turned vile forcing us to shelve

our plans of going to the seaside for a picnic. The vilification of our established customs and traditions is resented by orthodox thinkers. The couple were devasted after their only son succumbed to a virulent strain of pneumonia. The visage of the palace has been redone. The Chairmans vision for the company sounded rather

impractical. The vista from the resort is breathtaking.

Mikes speech lacked vitality.

He launched a vitriolic attack against the media, accusing it of character assassination. In his satire the poet vituperated against the tyrannical behaviour of the aristocracy. Jane is a vivacious lady.

He gave a vivid account of the accident.

The victim received vocal support from the press. The jury did not change its verdict despite vociferous appeals from the defendant. No one forced me, He remarked I did this out of my own volition. The magician fished out the missing rabbit, from the

pocket of his voluminous coat. He has a voracious appetite.

Nature has vouchsafed innumerable benedictions on mankind. Claiming moral responsibility for the incident, he

waived his right to appeal. On new years day, he resolved to give up his wayward behaviour and turn over a new leaf. People looked at her with a strange expression because of her weird hairdo. The children had a knack of wheedling money out of

their father. Avid reading can whet ones appetite for knowledge.

Children should be encouraged to eat wholesome snacks rather than junk food.

The trek was pretty arduous and we were totally winded by the time we reached the top of the mountain. I wish I could buy the talking doll displayed in the shop

window, said the little girl wistfully. He was wont to waking up before the break of dawn. He was shaken from his world of fantasy and was

brought face to face with his workaday life. The organisers had to face the wrath of the audience when there was an inordinate delay in starting the programme. Religious zealotry is one of the main causative factors of communal tensions. Despite being aged, he is young at heart and has a great zest for life.