FREQUENCY

Word ABASE (verb) ABASH (Verb)

Meaning to lower in esteem or value embarrass

ABATE (Verb)

lessen in intensity

ABBREVIATION (noun) ABDICATE (Verb)

short form to give up

ABDUCTOR (noun)

kidnapper

ABERRANT (adj)

away from the normal

ABET (verb)

encourage

especially

in

doing

ABEYANCE (noun)

something wrong temporarily not happening or being

ABHOR (verb)

used hate

ABJECT (adj) ABJURE (verb)

extremely unpleasant renounce upon oath

ABLUTION (noun)

Washing as a matter of religious rite

ABNEGATE (verb)

sacrifice, renounce, self-denial

ABOLISH (verb)

put an end to (a practice or law)

ABOMINABLE (adj)

very disgusting

ABORIGINAL (adj, noun)

an original inhabitation

ABORT (verb) ABORTIVE (adj)

bring to an end failing to achieve the intended result.

ABOUND (verb) ABRADE (verb) ABRASIVE (adj) ABRIDGED (adj)

have in large numbers or amounts to peel off rough in manner shortened

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

cancel or repeal (a law or an agreement) a cutting off by surgery to leave secretly especially to avoid arrest complete or total pardon

ABSOLVE (verb)

free someone from

ABSTAIN (verb)

to keep away from or hold back

ABSTEMIOUS (adj)

moderate especially in eating and

ABSTRACT

drinking not concrete; not practical

ABSTRUSE

not easy to understand

ABUNDANCE (noun) ABUT (verb)

profusion to border upon

ABYSMAL (adj) ACCEDE (verb)

extremely bad yield

ACCESSIBLE (adj)

able

to

be

reached,

used

or

ACCLAIM (verb)

understood greet with loud approval

ACCOLADES (noun)

anything given or done as a sign of appreciation or respect ready to make adjustment

ACCOMODATING (adj)

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

agreement to approach and speak to someone aggressively pieces of equipment that you need

ACCREDIT ACCRUE (verb)

for a particular activity. TO APPROVE ,CERTIFY to increase or grow naturally

ACERBIC (adj)

sharp (temper, tone, etc)

ACHILLES HEEL (noun) ACHILLES HEEL (noun)

a weak or vulnerable point a person's weak or most vulnerable

ACME (noun)

point. the highest point

ACME (noun) ACQUIESCE (verb)

the highest point of achievement or excellence agree

ACQUIESCE (verb) ACQUITTAL (noun)

to agree quietly without protest (but also without enthusiasm) a setting free as a result of the judgement of a court pungent

ACRID (adj)

ACRIMONIOUS (adj)

bitter in manner, speech, etc

ACROPHOBIA (noun)

abnormal fear of being at a high

ACTUATE (verb)

place motivate (someone) to act in a particular way the ability to make good judgments

ACUMEN (noun)

ACUMEN (noun)

and take quick decisions. the ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions. an old quote accepted as a truth

ADAGE (noun)

ADDLED (adj)

confused

and

unable

to

think

ADDUCE (verb) ADEPT (adj & noun)

propely. refer to as evidence very skilful; skilled person

ADHERE (verb)

stick to; be devoted to

ADJOURN (verb) ADJUDICATE (verb) ADJUNCT (noun)

break off (a meeting) until later make a formal judgment on an undecided matter an additional part.

ADJURE ADLIB (adverb)

TO BEG.APPEAL speak or perform in public without

ADMINISTER (verb)

preparing beforehand. manage, dispense

ADMONISH (verb)

reprimand firmly

ADO (noun)

without delaying; immediately

ADULATION (noun)

excessive admiration

ADULTERATION ADVENT (noun)

MAKING IMPURE,POORER IN QUALITY arrival

ADVENTITIOUS (adj) ADVERSITY (noun) AEGIS (noun)

fortuitous difficulty, misfortune sponsorship

AEON AFFABLE (adj)

ETERNITY,IMMESURABLE PERIOD good-natured and friendly

AFFRAY (noun)

fight or violent behaviour in a public

AGGLOMERATION (noun)

place. collect or form into a mass

AGGRAVATE (verb)

to worsen

AGGRIEVED (adj)

resentful because of unfair treatment

AGILE AGOG (adj)

ACTIVE,QUICK MOVING very eager to hear or see something

ALACRITY (noun)

brisk eagerness or enthusiasm

ALLAY (verb)

reduce or end (fear, concern or

ALLEGIANCE (noun)

difficulty) loyalty to a person of higher status or

ALLEVIATE (verb)

to a group or cause. ease

ALLIANCE (noun)

the

state

of

being

joined

or

ALLURE (noun)

associated powerful attractiveness or charm

ALLUSION (noun)

indirect reference to something

ALTER EGO (noun)

a close friend, a persons alternative

AMALGAM (noun) AMATEUR (noun)

personality a mixture or blend a person who engages in a sport or activity as a pastime rather than as a profession. unsure

AMBIVALENT(adj)

AMBUSH (verb)

to make a surprise attack from a hidden position. make (something) better

AMELIORATE (verb)

AMELIORATE (verb) AMITY (noun)

make better a friendly relationship between

AMNESIA (noun)

people or countries. loss of memory

AMNESTY (noun & verb)

an

official

pardon

for

people

ANACHRONISM (noun)

convicted of political offences a thing that belongs to a period other than the one in which it exists disorder

ANARCHY (noun)

ANCILLARY ANIMOSITY (noun)

SERVING AS AID OR ACCESSORY hatred or strong dislike

ANNALS (noun)

a historical record of events year by year destroy completely

ANNIHILATE (verb)

ANODYNE (adj) ANOINT ANONYMITY (noun)

unlikely to cause offence or disparagement TO PUT OIL AS PART OF CEREMONY secrecy

ANTAGONISM (noun)

feeling of hatred

ANTECEDENT (adj)

going before in time, prior

ANTEDILUVIAN (adj)

anything which is very outdated or

ANTIDOTE (noun)

old-fashioned a thing that counteracts something

ANTITHESIS (noun) APATHETIC (adj)

unpleasant a person or thing that is the direct opposite of another not interested or enthusiastic

APLOMB (noun)

calm self-confidence

APOCRYPHAL

of doubtful origin

APOGEE (noun) APOTHEOSIS (noun)

highest point the highest point

APPALLING (adj)

something

that

is

so

bad

or

APPENDAGE (noun)

unpleasant that it shocks you. a thing attached to or projecting from

APPETITE (noun)

something larger or more important hunger, desire

APPRISE (verb)

inform

APPROBATION (noun)

commendation, official approval

APPROPRIATE (adj)

suitable, correct for a particular

ARBITRARY (adj)

circumstance based on random choice or impulse

ARBOREAL (adj) ARCHETYPE (noun)

of or living on trees a very typical example

ARDENT (adj)

very enthusiastic

ARDOUR (noun)

very strong feelings of enthusiasm or love very difficult and tiring

ARDUOUS (adj)

ARGOT (noun)

the jargon or slang of a particular

ARRANT (adj)

group. used to

emphasize

how

bad

someone or something is

ARRIVISTE (noun)

a person who has recently become

ARTLESSNESS (noun)

wealthy or risen in social status unpretentiousness

ARTLESSNESS (noun) ASCENT (noun)

sincere and straight forward an upward slope

ASCETIC (adj)

strictly self-disciplined and avoiding any pleasures or luxuries assign, put down to

ASCRIBE (verb)

ASHEN (adj)

very pale from shock, fear, or illness.

ASININE (adj)

lacking in intelligence

ASPERITY (noun)

harshness of tone or manner

ASPERSION (noun)

critical

remark

about

someones

ASPIRE (verb)

character have ambitions

ASSAY (verb & noun) ASSIDUOUS (adj)

evaluation diligent, constant

ASSIGNATION (noun)

meeting

ATHEIST (noun)

doubter

ATONEMENT (noun)

amends for a wrong

ATROPHY (verb & noun)

waste away

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)

the distinctive atmosphere

of

AUSTERE (adj)

place, person or thing. lacking comforts, luxuries

or

AUTOCRAT (noun)

decoration. a ruler who has absolute power; a

AVAIL (noun & adj)

domineering person use or benefit

AVANT-GARDE (adj) avarice AVER (verb) AVERSION (noun)

original Greed; excessive love of riches avow dislike

AVERT (verb)

turn away, prevent

AVID (adj)

keenly interested

AWE-INSPIRING (adj)

causing a sense of wonder.

AWESOME (adj) AWRY (adj) AXIOMATIC (adj)

very impressive or very difficult away from the expected course or position true in such an obvious way that you do not need to prove it. confused mixture of noises or voices drunken a humorous or light-hearted conversation that often involves teasing causing or threatening to cause harm pleasantly warm Unoriginal; ordinary Poison; torment; cause of harm showy and very ornate

BABEL (noun) BACCHANALIAN (adj) BADINAGE (noun)

BALEFUL (adj)

BALMY (adj)

banal bane
BAROQUE (adj)

BAUBLE (noun)

a showy trinket or decoration

BEATIFIC (adj)

feeling

or

expressing

blissful

BEDROCK (noun) BEFOGGED (adj) BEGRUDGE (verb) BEGUILE (verb)

happiness or joy. the central principles something is based. totally confused. feel aggrieved about to trick somebody

on

which

into

doing

something especially by being nice to them.

BEHOLDEN (adj)

bound in gratitude

BEHOVE (verb)

it is right or necessary for somebody

beleaguer
BELEAGUERED (adj)

to do something. To surround; to besiege; to harass in difficulties, harassed

BELIE (verb)

contradict, give the lie to

BELITTLE (verb)

disparage

BELLIGERENT (adj)

aggressive

BEMOAN (verb)

lament

BENEVOLENT (adj)

kind

BENIGHTED (adj)

lost in intellectual or moral darkness,

BENIGN (adj)

ignorant. cheerful and kindly

BEQUEATH (verb)

leave

BERATE (verb)

BEREFT (adj) BESET BESOTTED (adj) BEWILDERING (adj) BEWITCHED (verb)

to criticize or speak angrily to somebody because you do not approve of something they have done deprived of, without Annoy continually or chronically to be infatuated with difficult to understand attracted and delighted by something

BIBLICAL (adj) BIDDABLE (adj)

of or related to the Bible obedient

BILATERAL (adj) BIOPSY (noun)

two-sided an examination of tissue taken from the body to discover the presence of a disease. flattery intended to persuade or coax unenthusiastic about

BLANDISHMENTS (noun) BLASE (adj)

BLINKERED (adj)

cause to have a narrow outlook

BLUSTERY (adj)

stormy, swaggering

BOISTEROUS (adj)

noisy, lively and high spirited

BONAFIDE (adj)

genuine

BONHOMIE

geniality

BOURGEOIS (adj)

having to do with the middle class, especially in being conventional and concerned with wealth.

BOWDLERIZED (adj) BOYCOTT (verb & noun)

edit heavily stay away from

BRAGGART (noun) BRAVADO (noun) BRAVADO (noun)

a person who brags false show of confidence boldness intended to impress or intimidate skilful and enthusiastic

BRAVURA (adj)

BRAWN (noun)

physical strength as opposed to intelligence bold and shameless

BRAZEN (adv)

BREVITY (noun)

shortness

BRUNT (noun)

the chief impact of something bad.

BRUSQUE (adj) BUGBEAR (noun) BULLISH (adj)

abrupt or offhand cause of anxiety or irritation aggressively confident

BUMPTIOUS (adj)

self-confident

or

proud

in

an

BURSARY

annoying way. financial support

BYWORD (noun)

a notable example of something.

CACHET (noun) CACOPHONY (adj)

the state of being respected or admired a harsh mixture of sounds

CALCULATED (adj)

done with awareness of the likely

CALIBRE (noun)

effect. the quality of a persons ability

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

the making of false and damaging statements the quality of being open and honest an influence that corrupts careful and showing good judgement

CANVASS (verb) CAPITULATE (verb)

CAPRICIOUS (adj)

especially in business or politics. ask for political support to agree to do something that you have been refusing to do for a long time showing sudden changes in attitude or behaviour (of a boat) overturn in the water

CAPSIZE (verb)

CAPTIOUS (adj)

prone to petty fault finding.

CAPTIVATE (verb)

enthrall

CAPTIVITY (noun)

imprisonment

CARDINAL (adj & noun) CARNAL (adj) CARNIVORE (noun) CASCADING (adj)

most important connected with the body A flesh eating animal. flow, waterfall

CATACLYSMIC (adj)

of a violent upheaval or disaster.

CATECHIZE (verb)

to

examine

systematically

by

CATEGORICAL (adj)

CAUSTIC (adj) CAVIL (verb)

questioning expressed clearly and in a way that shows that you are very sure about what you are saying sarcastic in a hurtful way make petty objections.

CAVORT (verb) CERTITUDE (noun)

jump or dance around excitedly feeling of complete certainty

CESSATION (noun)

the action or an instance of stopping

CESSATION (noun)

the action or an instance of stopping.

CHAGRIN (noun)

feeling

of

annoyance

or

CHARISMATIC (adj)

CHARY (adj)

disappointment having an attractiveness or charm that can inspire admiration or enthusiasm in other people cautiously reluctant

CHASTISE (verb)

reprimand severely

CHAUVINIST (noun) CHEF - D'OEUVRE (adj)

excessively loyal person a master piece

CHICANERY (noun)

the use of complicated plans and clever talk in order to deceive people.

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

extremely fanciful to do something repeatedly tell (someone) repeatedly to do something lasting for a long time

CHRONIC (adj)

CHURLISH (adj)

rude or bad-tempered

CIRCUMSPECT (adj)

cautious

CIRCUMVENT (verb)

avoid

CITE (verb)

quote

CIVILITY (noun)

politeness

CLAMOROUS (adj)

noisy

CLAMOUR (noun) CLANDESTINE (adj) CLEMENCY (noun)

a loud demand kept secret, surreptitious kindness shown to somebody when they are being punished shut away, secluded

CLOISTERED (adj)

COALESCE (verb)

unite, come together

COERCED (verb)

force

COGENT (adj)

strongly and clearly expressed in a way that people believe. think deeply similar knowledge work together with other

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

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

fall fold; breakdown; lose strength suddenly security an informal word or phrase

COLLOQUIAL (noun & adj)

informal

COMMISERATE (verb)

express sympathy or pity

COMMODIOUS (adj)

roomy and comfortable

COMMUTE (verb)

COMPASSION (noun) COMPATRIOT (noun)

travel regularly by train or bus to and from ones place of work; exchange for something else; change to one less severe. a strong feeling of sympathy for people who are suffering fellow citizen

COMPENDIOUS (adj)

presenting facts in a comprehensive

COMPETITIVE (adj)

manner involving competition

COMPLACENT (adj) COMPLAISANT (adj)

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

COMPLIANT (adj)

COMPLICITY (noun)

involvement

COMPLICITY (noun)

involvement

COMPULSION (noun)

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

COMPUNCTION (noun) CONCEPTION (noun)

CONCERTED (adj)

jointly arranged or carried out.

CONCILIATE (verb) CONCOCTION (noun) CONDESCENDING (adj)

to reconcile bring together mixture patronizing

CONDESCENDING (adj)

patronizing

CONDONE (verb)

accept or forgive (an offence or

CONDUIT (noun)

CONFISCATE (verb)

wrong doing) a person, an organization or a country that is used to pass things or information to other people or places. take or seize with authority

CONFLAGRATION (noun) CONFLUENCE (noun)

a large and destructive fire flowing together

CONFORM (verb)

comply with, abide by

CONFORM (verb)

comply with rules or standard.

CONFOUND (verb)

surprise or bewilder

CONFUTE (verb)

prove to be wrong.

CONGENITAL (adj)

present at birth, habitual

CONGREGATE (verb)

gather into a crowd or mass

CONGRESS (noun)

a formal meeting of delegates for discussion guess, surmise

CONJECTURE (noun)

CONJUGAL (adj)

marital

CONSCIENTIOUS (adj)

taking care to do things carefully and correctly

CONSECRATE (verb)

sanctify

CONSENSUS (noun)

agreement

CONSONANCE (noun) CONSTERNATION (noun)

agreement or compatibility anxiety or dismay

CONSTRUCTIVE (adj)

serving a useful purpose

CONSTRUE (verb)

be interpreted in a particular way

CONSUMMATE (verb & adj)

showing great skill and flair

CONTEMPLATION (noun)

attentive viewing or consideration

CONTEMPORARY (adj) CONTENTIOUS (adj)

modern, of that period controversial

CONTINGENT (adj)

dependent

CONTRAVENE (verb)

break

CONUNDRUM (noun)

a confusing and difficult problem or question period of recovery

CONVALESCENCE (noun)

CONVENE (verb)

call together

CONVENTIONAL (adj)

conservative, usual

CONVIVIAL (adj)

welcoming

CORPORAL (adj) CORPULENT (adj) CORROBORATION (verb)

physical fat validation

COSMETIC (adj)

COSMOPOLITAN (noun & adj)

involving or producing an apparent or superficial concession, improvement etc without any real substance to it. consisting of people from different countries care for

COSSET (verb)

and

protect

in

an

COTERIE (noun)

excessively soft-hearted way an exclusive group of people with

COUP DETAT (verb)

shared interests or tastes. a sudden violent seizure of power

COURSE (noun)

a direction taken or intended

COURTLY (adj) COVERT (adj) COYNESS (noun)

very dignified and polite secret or hidden, making it to difficult to notice pretending to be shy or modest.

CRASS (adj)

very thoughtless and stupid

CRAVEN (adj)

lacking courage.

CREDENCE (noun)

belief

CREDENTIALS (noun)

documents such as letters that show who you claim to be

CREDIBILITY (noun)

belief

CREDULOUS (adj)

gullible

CRESCENDO (noun)

gradually becoming louder

CRESCENT (adj)

CRESTFALLEN (adj) CRITICAL (adj)

the curved sickle shape of the waxing or waning moon; a curved street of houses sad and disappointed of or at a crisis

CROTCHETY (adj)

easily irritated

CRUDITY (noun)

something which lacks refinement.

CRYPTIC (adj)

mysterious or obscure in meaning.

CULPABLE (adj)

guilty, liable to blame, responsible

CURRENT (adj)

present, flow

CURSORY (adj)

fleeting, casual, hastily done

DAPPER (adj)

(of a man) neat in dress and

DASTARDLY (adj)

appearance wicked and cruel

DAUNT (verb)

cause

to

feel

nervous

or

DAUNTLESS (adj)

discouraged. fearless and determined

DE RIGUEUR (adj)

required by etiquette or current fashion a complete failure or disaster

DEBACLE (noun)

DEBILITATE (verb)

enfeeble, enervate

DECAPITATE

to behead; capitulateto yield, to surrender destroy a large proportion of

DECIMATE (verb)

DECRY (verb)

publicly declare to be wrong

DECRY (verb)

express strong disapproval

DEDUCE (verb)

arrive at (an opinion) by reasoning.

DEFACE (verb)

spoil the appearance of

DEFAMATORY (adj)

spoiling the good reputation

DEFLECTION (noun)

a sudden change in the direction that some thing is moving in, usually after

DEFUNCT (adj)

it has hit something. no longer in existence

DEGRADATION (noun)

the action of being broken down or

DEGRADED (adj)

made worse not worthy of any respect

DEIFY (verb)

making into or worship as a god.

DELUGE (noun)

torrential rain

DEMENTED (adj)

behaving in a crazy way because of being extremely upset or worried (of language) used by ordinary people. the action of raising objections

DEMOTIC (adj)

DEMUR (noun)

DEMURE (adj)

shy

DEPICT (verb) DEPLETING (adj)

to represent or show something in a picture or story. reduce in quantity or numbers

DEPLORABLE (adj)

very bad and unacceptable, often in a way that shocks people. manner to feel and express strong

DEPORTMENT (noun) DEPRECATE (verb)

DERIDE (verb) DEROGATORY (adj)

disapproval of something ridicule disparaging

DESCRY (verb) DESECRATE (verb)

catch sight of damage, despoil

DESECRATE (verb)

damage, despoil

DESPERADO (noun)

a desperate or reckless criminal.

DESPERATE (adj)

causing or involving anxiety

DESPOILATION (noun)

making

place

less

attractive,

valuable, or important by taking DESULTORY (adj) things away from it or by destroying it aimless

DETENTION (noun)

custody

DETER (verb) DETEST (verb) DETRIMENTAL (adj)

discourage from doing something through fear of the consequences hate causing harm or damage

DEVIOUS (adj)

skilful in using underhand tactics

DEVOUR (verb) DEVOUT (adj)

eat greedily, overwhelm deeply religious

DIATRIBE (noun)

DICTION (noun)

a long and angry speech or piece of writing attacking and criticizing somebody or something pronunciation, language

DICTUM (noun)

formal

statement

from

an

DICTUM (noun)

authoritative source a formal statement

from

an

DIDACTIC (adj)

authoritative source intended to teach or give moral instruction shyness

DIFFIDENCE (noun)

DILATORY (adj)

slow to act

DILETTANTE (noun)

DIMUNITIVE (adj)

a person who dabbles in a subject for enjoyment but without serious study. extremely or unusually small.

DISCERN (verb)

recognize or be aware of

DISCERNING (adj)

having or showing good judgement

DISCORD (noun)

lack of agreement or harmony

DISCREET (adj)

careful not to attract attention or give offence individually separate and distinct

DISCRETE (adj)

DISCRIMINATE (verb)

make a distinction (between)

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

DISPASSIONATE (adj)

not influenced by strong emotion;

rational and impartial

DISPENSE (verb)

give out

DISQUIET (noun) DISSEMBLE (verb)

unrest hedge

DISSEMBLE (verb)

hide or disguise ones motives or

DISSEMINATE (verb)

feelings distribute

DISSEMINATE (verb)

to spread information, knowledge etc

DISSENT (noun)

to many people lack of agreement

DISSIPATE (verb)

waste (money, energy or resources)

DISSOLUTE (adj)

degenerate (lacking moral restraint

DISSOLUTE (adj)

or discipline) degenerate (lacking moral restraint

DISSONANCE (noun) DISTEND (verb)

or discipline) discord swell

DISTEND (verb)

swell

DISTORT (verb)

deform, misrepresent

DITHER (verb) DIVERTED (verb)

a state of agitation or indecision redirect, entertain, distract

DIVEST (verb)

strip

DOCTRINAIRE (adj)

very strict in applying beliefs or

DOGGED (adj)

principles. showing determination, not giving up easily a state of inactivity or depression

DOLDRUMS (pl.noun)

DOLEFUL (adj)

sad or depressing

DOLEFUL (adj) DONNISH (adj)

sad or depressing serious academic and rather concerned than with

practical

DOUBLE-CROSS (verb)

matters. to cheat or deceive somebody who

DOUGHTY (adj)

trusts you. brave and resolute

DOUR (adj)

very severe or stern

DRABNESS (noun)

The

state

of

being

dull

and

DRACONIAN (adj) DREARY (adj)

uninteresting. harsh bleak and depressing

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

sweet and soothing to pressurize threats or violence used to force a person to do something to listen secretly to what other people are saying. cheerful and full of energy

EAVESDROP (verb) EBULLIENT (adj)

ECLECTIC (adj)

ECSTATIC (adj) EDICT (noun)

not following one style or a set of ideas but choosing from or using a wide variety. feeling or showing great enthusiasm an official order or statement given

EFFRONTERY (noun)

by somebody behaviour that is confident and very rude, without any feeling of shame expressing pleasure or approval in an unrestrained way expressing pleasure or approval in

EFFUSIVE (adj)

EFFUSIVE (adj)

EFFUSIVE (adj.) EGOCENTRIC (adj) EGREGIOUS (adj)

an unrestrained way expressing emotion unrestrained way selfish

in

an

outstandingly bad or shocking

EGRESS (noun)

exit

ELAN (noun) ELICIT (verb) ELOQUENT (adj)

showing great enthusiasm energy, style and confidence to make out

and

fluent or persuasive in speaking or

ELUCIDATE (verb)

writing make clear, explain

EMACIATED (adj)

abnormally thin and weak

EMANCIPATE (verb) EMBARK (verb)

free from legal social or political restrictions begin (a new project or course of action)

EMBELLISH (verb)

make more attractive

EMBEZZLE (verb)

misappropriate

EMBROIL (verb)

to involve

EMENDATION (noun)

removal of errors and corruptions.

EMINENT (adj) EMISSARY (noun)

famous representative

EMOTIVE (adj)

causing

people

to

feel

strong

EMPATHIZE (verb)

emotions be in sympathy with

EMPYREAN (noun)

heaven or the sky

ENCORE (noun)

calling for repetition of a

ENCUMBER (verb)

burden, get in the way

ENDANGER (adj) ENDEMIC (adj)

exposed to danger regularly found in a particular place or among a particular group of people and difficult to get rid of the fact or power of enduring

ENDURANCE (noun)

ENGENDER (verb)

something painful and long-lasting. produce; cause to occur

ENHANCE (verb)

increase the quality, value, or extent of

ENNUI (noun)

listlessness

and

dissatisfaction

ENTENTE (noun)

arising from boredom. a friendly relationship between two

ENTHRALLING (adj)

countries; an agreement. holding someones attention

ENTICE (verb)

attract, beguile

EPITHET (noun)

EPITOME (noun)

a word or phrase used to describe the most important quality of a person or thing essence

EQUANIMITY (noun)

calmness and evenness of temper

EQUIPOISE (noun)

balances of forces or interests

EQUIVOCAL (adj)

EREMITE (noun) EROSION (noun)

a recluse. gradual wearing away

ERRANT (adj)

straying from the accepted course or standards artificial and not as good as the real

ERSATZ (adj)

ERUDITE (adj)

thing or product learned

ESCHEW (verb)

deliberately avoid doing

ESOTERIC (adj)

ESPOUSE (verb)

intended for or understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge adopt or support

ETCH (verb)

cut (a text a design) on a surface.

ETHOS (noun)

the moral ideas and attitudes that belong to a particular group or

ETIQUETTE (noun)

society the code of polite behaviour in a society. using less direct words instead of

EUPHEMISTIC (adj)

EUPHONIOUS (adj)

those which are harsh and blunt. sounding pleasant

EUPHORIA (noun)

a feeling of great happiness

EUPHORIC (adj)

elated

EUTHANASIA (noun)

EVANESCENT (adj) EVASIVE (adj) EVIDENCE (noun)

the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease vanishing. elusive proof, indication, show

EVOKE (verb)

call to mind

EVOLVE (verb)

develop gradually

EXACERBATE (verb)

make worse

EXALTED (adj) EXASPERATE (verb)

at a high level greatly irritate

EXCULPATE (verb)

show / declare to be not guilty of wrongdoing. the act of speaking strongly and

EXHORTATION (noun)

EXHUME (verb)

earnestly dig up, bring out of the ground

EXIGENT (adj) EXIGUOUS (adj) EXONERATE (verb)

pressing very small clear

EXPEDITIOUS (adj) EXPEDITIOUS (adj)

quick and efficient. quick and efficient

EXPIATE (verb) EXPONENT (noun)

make amends for a promoter of an idea or theory

EXPOUND (verb)

present and explain (a thought or

EXPULSION (noun)

idea) systematically the act of expelling, banishment

EXPUNGE (verb)

remove completely

EXQUISITE (adj)

very beautiful and delicate, highly refined profligate, exaggerated

EXTRAVAGANT (adj)

EXTRICATE (verb) EXUBERANT (adj) EXULTANT (adj)

wriggle out lively and cheerful jubilant

FABLED (adj)

famous

FABRICATION (noun)

invention of false information in order to deceive people. treating serious

FACETIOUS (adj)

issues

with

FACTUAL (adj)

inappropriate humour based on or concerned with facts or

FALLACIOUS (adj)

facts. based on a mistaken belief

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

prone to mistakes when nothing is created or produced, not successful high-pitched voice above one's normal range used by male singers far from reality and therefore

FAR-FETCHED (adj)

FATALISM (noun)

unlikely. the belief that all events are decided in advance by a supernatural power and humans have no control over them.

FATHOMLESS (adj)

incapable of being understood or

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

explained. extreme, tiredness silly and showing a lack of intelligence an embarrassing blunder in a social situation trying to gain favour by servile flattery or attentive behaviour lacking determination or purpose

FAWNING (adj)

FECKLESS (adj)

FERVENT (adj)

keen

FETISH (noun) FETTLE (noun)

something to which a person is obsessively devoted healthy; in good condition

FEUD (noun)

A long-lasting and bitter dispute

FICTITIOUS (adj)

of or related to fiction

FIDDLING (adj)

small, unimportant or difficult to do.

FIDELITY (noun)

continuing faithfulness to a person cause or belief devilishly cruel

FIENDISH (adj)

FIGUREHEAD (noun)

a merely nominal head, e.g. of an

organization or government

FILIAL (adj)

connected with the way children behave towards their parents. a stimulus, esp. of encouragement a

FILLIP (noun)

FINESSE (noun) FINESSE (noun) FINICKY (adj) FITFUL (adj)

boost elegant or delicate skill elegant or delicate skill too concerned or worried about details or standards active or occurring irregularly

FIXATION (noun)

an excessive interest in someone or

FLAGRANT (adj)

something. very obvious and unashamed

FLOTSAM (noun)

wreckage

of

boats

or

rubbish

garbage. etc., that are found floating FLOUNDER (verb) on the sea or along the shore. have trouble doing or understanding

FLOUT FLUCTUATE (verb)

something. Treat with contemptuous disregard rise and fall irregularly in number or amount. completely baffled an extra piece of information that is printed at the bottom of a page in a

FLUMMOXED (adj) FOOTNOTE (noun)

FOREBODING (noun & adj)

book. a feeling that something bad will happen. lose or give up as a necessary result

FORFEIT (verb)

FORLORN (adj)

very sad and lonely

FORTE (noun)

a thing for which someone has a

FORTHRIGHT (adj)

particular talent. direct and outspoken

FORTUITOUS (adj) FOUR-SQUARE (adj)

happening by luck. firm and resolute

FRACAS (noun) FRACTIOUS (adj)

noisy disturbance or quarrel irritable and bad tempered

FRACTIOUS (adj)

bad-tempered or easily upset

FRANKENSTEIN (noun) FRENETIC (adj)

monster involving a lot of energy

FRENZY (noun)

a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behaviour behaving in a way that shows you

FRETFUL (adj)

FRIVOLITY(noun)

are unhappy or uncomfortable. behaviour that us silly or amusing especially when this is not suitable economical in the use of anything express strong protest

FRUGAL (adj) FULMINATE (verb)

FUNCTIONARY (noun)

a person whose job is to do administrative work, esp. for a

FUSSILADE (noun)

government or a political party. a series of shots fired at the same

time or quickly one after another.

GAFFE (noun)

an embarrassing blunder

GAINSAY (verb)

deny or contradict, speak against

GAIT (noun)

a persons way of walking.

GALLING (adj) GALLIVANT (verb)

extremely irritating go from place to phase in search of excitement. in abundance

GALORE (adj)

GALVANIZE (verb) GAMBIT (noun) GANGLING (adj)

shock or excite into action an action or remark intended to gain an advantage (of a person) tall, thin and awkward

GARBLED (adj)

GARGANTUAN (adj) GARISH (adj)

reproduced (a message or transmission) in a confused and distorted way. huge unpleasantly bright and showy

GARNER (verb)

gather or collect

GARRULITY (noun)

the

state

of

being

extremely

GASCONADING (verb) GAUCHE (adj)

talkative. boasting socially awkward or unsophisticated

GENEALOGY (noun)

family tree

GENEALOGY (noun)

family tree

GENERATION (noun)

age group, production

GENESIS (noun)

origin

GENETICS (adj)

the science of heredity

GENIAL (adj)

friendly and cheerful

GENIALITY (noun) GENOCIDE (noun)

cheerfulness the murder of a whole race or group

GENRE (noun)

of people type

GERMANE (adj)

relevant

to

subject

under

GHOULISH (adj)

consideration having an unhealthy interest in death or disaster badly made, of little value

GIMCRACK (adj)

GINGERLY (adv)

in a careful or cautious manner

GLEAN (verb)

collect sources to shine

gradually

from

various

GLISTEN (verb)

GLUT (noun)

an excessively large supply

GOSPEL(adj)

something absolutely true.

GRADATION (noun)

arrangement into categories

GRADIENT (noun)

incline

GRATIFYING (verb)

giving pleasure or satisfaction

GRATIS (adj)

free

GRATITUDE (noun) GRATUITOUS (adj)

thankfulness, appreciation kindness unwarranted, free

of

GRAVE (adj & noun)

serious, tomb, ominous, solemn

GRAVITY (noun)

seriousness, solemnity

GREGARIOUS (adj)

sociable

GRIEF (noun)

deep sorrow, especially caused by someones death complaint, injustice

GRIEVANCE (noun)

GRIEVOUS (adj)

grave

GRIM (adj)

very serious or gloomy

GRISLY (adj)

extremely unpleasant and frightening and usually connected with death

GUSTO (noun)

and violence. enjoyment or vigour

GUTTURAL (adj)

formed in the throat, throaty in sound.

HABITAT (noun)

home

HABITUE (noun)

a resident of or frequent visitor to a place used too often and therefore boring peaceful and happy a distinctive feature

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

HAM-FISTED (adj)

lacking skill when using your hands or when dealing with people. having a sad or guilty appearance.

HANGDOG (adj)

HAPHAZARD (adj)

random

HAPLESS (adj)

unfortunate

HARBINGER (noun)

a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something the most committed or uncompromising members of a

HARBINGER (noun)

HARD-CORE (adj)

HARD-HITTING (adj)

group. not afraid to talk about somebody or something in an honest and very

HARROWING (adj)

direct way. extremely upsetting or disturbing

HAUTEUR (noun) HAVEN (noun)

proud haughtiness of manner a place where people or animals feel

safe, secure and happy.

HEADWAY (noun)

forward progress

HEARTEN (verb)

raise someones spirits

HEARTFELT (adj)

deeply felt

HECKLE (verb)

interrupt (a public speaker) with comments or abuses. boasting, bullying engaged in the pursuit of pleasure

HECTORING (verb) HEDONISTIC (adj)

HEGEMONY (noun) HEGEMONY (noun)

dominance of one group or state over another preponderant influence especially of

HERETICAL (adj)

one state over others. against traditional religious doctrine

HERMETICALLY (adv) HETERODOX (adj) HETEROGENEOUS (adj) HETEROGENOUS (adj)

impenetrably unorthodox varied varied

HIDEOUS (adj)

extremely ugly

HILARIOUS (adj)

extremely funny or merry.

HOARY (adj) HOLISTIC (adj)

of an advanced age, advanced in years considering the whole rather than individual parts

HOLOCAUST (noun) HOMESPUN (adj)

destruction on a mass scale simple and ordinary, not coming

HOMICIDE (noun)

from an expert. murder

HOMOGENEOUS (adj)

of the same kind

HONE (verb) HORRENDOUS (adj)

make sharper or more efficient. extremely unpleasant

HORTATORY (adj) HOTFOOT (adv)

intended to strongly urge someone to do something in eager haste.

HUBRIS (noun)

excessive pride or self-confidence

HURTLE (verb)

move at great speed

HYPERACTIVE (adj)

agitated

HYPERBOLE (noun)

an exaggerated statement

HYPODERMIC (adj & noun)

used to inject a drug or other substance beneath the skin theoretical

HYPOTHETICAL (adj)

HYPOTHETICAL (adj)

based on situations or ideas which are possible and imagined rather than real and true

IDEE FIXE (noun)

an idea that dominates the mind, an

IDIOSYNCRATIC (adj)

observsion. individual or peculiar

IGNOMINY (noun) ILLEGIBLE (adj)

public disgrace unreadable

ILL-FATED (adj)

destined to fall or be unlucky

ILLITERATE (adj) IMMACULATELY (adv) IMMANENT (adj)

uneducated free from flaws or mistakes present within or throughout

IMMURE (verb) IMPASSE (noun)

hold captive, put under lock and key a situation in which no progress is possible; a deadlock without faults or mistakes

IMPECCABLE (adj)

IMPECUNIIOUS (adj) IMPERIOUS (adj) IMPETUOUS (adj)

having little or no money expecting to be obeyed without question acting or doing quickly and without

IMPORT (noun)

thought the implied meaning of something.

IMPROMPTU (adj)

done without preparation or feeling.

IMPULSIVE (adj)

acting or ahead

done

without

thinking

IMPUTE (verb)

INCAPACITY (noun)

believe that (something) has been done or caused by someone or something lack of ability or skill to do

INCENSE (verb)

something. to inflame with anger, to enrage.

INCESSANT (adj)

never stopping

INCIPIENT (adj) INCLINATION (noun)

beginning to happen or develop. leaning, slope

INCOGNITO (adj & adv) INCONSEQUENTIAL (adj)

in disguise not important

INCONTROVERTIBLE (noun)

not able to be denied

INCRIMINATE (adj)

indicate as involved in wrong doing

INCUMBENT (adj)

necessary for (someone) as a duty. 2)Currently holding office

INCURSION (noun)

sudden attack

INDECOROUS (adj)

in bad taste.

INDIGENCE (noun)

abject poverty

INDIGENT (adj) INDISPOSITION (noun)

very poor the state of being ill or unfit

INDOCTRINATE (verb)

make (someone) accept a set of beliefs without considering any

INDOMITABLE (adj)

alternatives. not to be overcome, unconquerable.

INDUBITABLE (adj)

impossible to doubt

INEBRIATION (noun) INEPTITUDE (noun)

drunkenness the quality or the state of being

INFALLIBLE (adj)

incompetent incapable of making mistakes or being wrong extremely small

INFINITESIMAL (adj)

INFLUX (noun) INFRINGE (verb)

the arrival or entry of large number of people or things break (a law, agreement etc)

INFUSION (noun)

pouring

INGENIIOUS (adj)

very suitable for a particular purpose

INGENUOUSNESS (noun) INGRATE (noun & adj)

and resulting from clever new ideas innocent and unsuspecting an ungrateful person. Gratis: free

INGRATIATE (verb)

to make acceptable by conscious effort slow down, stop

INHIBIT (verb)

INIMICAL (adj)

tending to obstruct or harm

INJUNCTION (noun)

an official order given by a court of law which demands that something

INNATE (adj)

must or must not be done inborn, natural

INNOCUOUS (adj)

not harmful or offensive

INNUENDO (noun) INQUEST (noun)

a remark which makes an indirect reference to something an official investigation to find out the cause of somebodys death

especially when it has not happened INQUEST (noun) naturally an official inquiry to gather the facts

INQUISITIVE (adj)

relating to an incident. eagerly seeking knowledge, prying

INSATIABLE (adj)

voracious

INSCRUTABLE (adj) INSENTIENT (adj)

impossible to understand or interpret not having perception, incapable of

INSIDIOUS (adj)

sensation sinister

INSIDIOUS (adj) INSINUATE (verb) INSOLENT (adj) INSOMNIA (noun)

proceeding in a gradual and harmful way imply rude and disrespectful the condition of being unable to sleep lacking concern rebellious, rebel

INSOUCIANT (adj) INSURGENT (adj & noun)

INSURMOUNTABLE (adj)

insuperable

INSURRECTION (noun)

a violent uprising against authority

INTERCESSION (noun)

intervening on behalf of another

INTERIM (adj & noun)

temporary

INTERIM (adj)

temporary

INTERJECT (verb)

butt in

INTERLOPER (noun)

a person who interferes in another's

INTERMINABLE (adj)

affairs. endless

INTERMITTENT (adj)

irregular

INTERN (verb)

imprison

INTERPOLATE (verb)

to add something to a piece of

INTERREGNUM (noun)

writing rebellion

INTERVENED (verb)

interfere, occur

INTIMIDATE (verb) INTONATION (noun)

threaten the rise and fall of the voice in

INTRACTABLE (adj)

speaking stubborn, difficult

INTRANSIGENT (adj)

refusing to change ones views or behaviour

INTREPID (adj)

extremely, brave

INTRIGUE (verb)

arouse the curiosity or interest of

INUNDATE (verb) INURE (verb)

flood to make someone or something get used to something unpleasant so that they are no longer strongly affected by it. strongly abusive or critical language

INVECTIVE (noun)

INVEIGLE (verb) INVESTITURE (noun) INVIGORATING (adj)

persuade by trickery or flattery installation making somebody feel healthy and

INVINCIBLE (adj)

full of energy. unbeatable

INVOKE (verb)

appeal to, evoke, bring into play

INVOLUNTARY (adj)

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

JADED (adj)

tired out or lacking enthusiasm, having had too much of something. feeling or showing prejudice, distaste

JAUNDICED (adj)

JEJUNE (adj)

or jealousy dull and uninteresting

JEOPARDY (noun) JEST (noun)

danger of loss or harm something said or done to amuse people. throw overboard

JETTISON (verb)

JINGOISM (noun)

excessive support for ones country.

JOCOSE (adj) JOIE DE VIVRE (noun)

playful or humorous exuberance, literally joy of living

JUDICIOUS (adj) JUNCTION (noun)

sensible a join; connection; crossroads

JUNCTURE (noun) JUNCTURE (noun) JURISDICTION (noun)

point in time; a convergence of events a particular point or stage in an activity the authority to administer justice or exercise power, authority, field good reason, rationale

JUSTIFICATION (noun)

JUVENILE (adj)

silly and more typical of a child than an adult

KEEPSAKE (noun)

a small item kept in memory of the person who gained it or originally

KINDRED (adj)

owned it. cognate, congenial

KOWTOW (verb)

be excessively meek and obedient

KUDOS (noun)

towards someone praise and honour

LABORIOUS (adj) LABOURED (adj)

difficult, arduous not natural or unprepared

LACHRYMOSE (adj)

tearful or sad

LACKADAISICAL (adj)

not

showing

enough

care

or

LACONIC (adj) LAMENT (verb)

enthusiasm. using very few words to feel or express great sadness or disappointment about somebody or something. ridiculed a slight error; become void or no longer valid the crime of stealing something from somebody; an occasion when this takes place theft of personal property

LAMPOONED (verb) LAPSE (noun & verb) LARCENY (noun)

LARCENY (noun)

LARGESSE (noun)

generosity

LASSITUDE (noun)

physical or mental weariness

LAX (adj)

not strict severe or careful enough about rules or standards of behaviour

LEEWAY (noun)

the amount of freedom to move or act that is available. something handed

LEGACY (noun)

down

by

LEGATEE (noun)

predecessor. a person who receives money or property skilful use of ones hands when performing tricks. readable

LEGERDEMAIN (noun)

LEGIBLE (adj)

LEGION (noun)

a large number of people of one

LEGITIMATE (adj)

particular group. related to being lawful or legal

LETHARGIC (adj) LEVEL-HEADED (adj)

lacking energy and enthusiasm. calm and sensible

LEVITATE (verb)

rise and float in the air

LEVITY (noun)

lack

of

serious

thought;

light-

LEXICON (noun)

heartedness dictionary

LIBEL (noun)

character assassination

LIBERAL (adj)

open-minded, generous

LIBERATE (verb)

set free; free from conventional ideas about behaviour.

LIBERTINE LIBERTINE (noun) LIMPID (adj)

a person who lives an irresponsible and immoral life a person who lives an irresponsible life clear and transparent

LINGUA FRANCA (noun)

LITANY (noun) LITERAL (adj)

dialect, a common language used among people whose native languages are different a long boring account of a series 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

LITERATE (adj) LOATHSOME (adj)

LOCALE (noun) LODESTAR (noun)

the scene of an event a principle that guides somebodys

LOPSIDED (adj) LOQUACIOUS (adj)

behaviour or actions. with one side lower or smaller than the other wordy

LOTUS-EATERS (noun) LOURING (adj) LOWBROW (adj)

day dreamer dark and threatening. not highly intellectual or cultured

LUCID (adj)

clear, sane, articulate

LUCRE (noun)

money obtained through dishonest

means

LUDICROUS (adj)

absurd, ridiculous

LUGUBRIOUS (adj) LUMINARY (noun)

sad and dismal a person who inspires or influences others outrageous shiny

LUNATIC (noun) LUSTROUS (adj)

MACABRE (adj)

MACHIAVELLIAN (adj) MACHINATIONS (noun)

unpleasant and strange because connected with death and frightening things scheming secret and complicated plans,

MAELSTROM (noun)

especially to gain power. a situation of confusion or upheaval.

MAGINIFECENT (adj)

extremely attractive and impressive

MAGNANIMOUS (adj)

large hearted and forgiving

MAGNATE (noun)

a wealthy and influential person, esp.

MAGNILOQUENCE (noun)

in business the ability to speak in a grand or

bombastic style

MAGNUM OPUS (noun)

work of art

MAIM (verb)

to

injure

somebody

seriously,

causing permanent damage to their MAINSPRING (noun) body. the most something, MAINSTREAM (adj) important the most part of

important

influence on something. the ideas and opinions that are thought to be normal because they

MALADROIT (adj)

are shared by most people. awkward

MALAPROPISM (noun)

incorrect usage of words

MALCONTENT (noun)

a person who is dissatisfied and

MALEVOLENCE (noun) MALEVOLENT (adj)

rebellious wickedness malicious

MALICIOUS (adj)

meaning or meant to do harm

MALIGN (verb & adj)

slander, harmful

MALIGNANT (adj) MANDATE (noun)

evil command, order, charge

MANDATORY (adj) MANGLE (verb)

required by rule or law to hack, tear, or crush into a misshapen state. push or drag (someone) roughly

MANHANDLE (verb)

MANIFEST (verb)

MANIFESTOS (noun)

to show something clearly, especially, a feeling, an attitude or a quality a public declaration of policy

MANIPULATE (verb)

control or influence in a clever or underhand way a carefully planned scheme or action going around a place in search of things to steal or people to attack a sailor to feel astonishment

MANOEUVRE (noun) MARAUDING (adj) MARINER (noun) MARVEL (verb)

MASOCHISTIC (adj) MASQUERADE (verb)

hurting or harming oneself a pretence

MAUNDER (verb)

talk in a rambling way

MAVERICK (noun)

an unconventional or independent minded person

MAWKISH (adj)

sentimental in an excessive way

MAYHEM (noun)

confusion and fear, usually caused by violent behaviour or by some

MEDDLE (verb)

sudden shocking event. interfere with something that is not ones concern. fond of interfering in others offairs

MEDDLESOME (adj)

MEDIOCRE (adj)

of only average or fairly low quality

MELANGE (noun) MELEE (noun)

varied mixture a confused fight

MELLOW (adj)

relaxed and good humoured.

MELODRAMATIC (adj)

too dramatic or exaggerated

MEMOIR (noun)

an account written by a public figure

MERCENARY (adj)

of his/her life and experiences. motivated chiefly by the desire to make money often changing or reacting in a way that is unexpected spell bound spirit and strength in the face of difficulty spirited; brave

MERCURIAL (adj) MESMERISED (verb) METTLE (noun)

METTLESOME (adj)

MIDDLING (adj)

second rate, of average size, quality, status etc

MILIEU (noun)

a persons social environment

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

threatening extremely small in high spirits

MIRY(adj)

very muddy or baggy

MISAPPREHENSION (noun)

a mistaken belief

MISDEMEANOUR (noun) MISHAP (noun)

an action that is bad or unacceptable accidental and unfortunate

MISSIVE (noun)

letter

MODICUM (noun)

small quantity of something

MODUS OPERANDI (noun)

way

of

operating

or

doing

MONOMANIA (noun)

something. an obsession with one thing.

MONOTONY (noun) MORAL FIBRE (noun)

repetitiveness the inner strength to do what you believe to be right in difficult situations. a complicated situation

MORASS (noun)

MORDANT (adj) MORES (noun)

sharply sarcastic customs and community conventions of

MORES (noun)

the customs and behaviour that are considered typical of a particular

MORIBUND (adj)

social group or community at the point of death,

losing

MOUNTEBANK (noun)

effectiveness and about to end. a quack seller of remedies

MULTIFARIOUS (adj)

having great variety

MULTIFARIOUS (adj)

having great variety.

MUNIFICENCE (noun)

extreme generosity

MURKY (adj) MUTED (adj)

dark and gloomy muffled sound.

MUTILATE (verb)

cause

serious

damage

to

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

(something) vey high numbered to be counted faithful followers the worst moment of a particular situation lacking experience, wisdom or

NARCISSIST (noun) NASCENT (adj)

judgement self admiring person just coming into existence and

NECROMANCY (noun)

beginning to develop witchcraft or black magic.

NEFARIOUS (adj)

wicked or criminal

NEGATE (verb)

cancel out, deny

NEPOTISM (noun)

undue favouritism to one's relations and close friends. making you feel very nervous and

NERVE - RACKING (only)

NETTLED (adj)

worried. annoyed

NIGGLE (verb)

criticize in a petty way

NIHILISM (noun)

NIRVANA (noun)

the belief that nothing has any value, especially religious and moral principles perfect bliss and release from karma, attained by the extinction of

NOISOME (adj)

individuality. very unpleasant

NONCHALANT (adj) NON-COMMITTAL (adj)

calm, relaxed showing what one thinks or which side one supports having no interesting or unusual features or qualities a person without

NONDESCRIPT (adj)

NONENTITY (noun)

any

special

qualities, who has not achieved NONPAREIL (adj) anything important. a person or thing having no match or

NONPLUSSED (adj)

equal. surprised and confused as to how to react favourite something.

NOSTRUM (noun)

method

for

improving

NOTIONAL (adj)

based on a guess, estimate or

NOVEAU RICHE (pl.noun)

NOVITIATE (noun)

theory; not existing in reality. people who have recently become rich and who like to display their wealth in an obvious or tasteless way. the period or state of being a novice

NOXIOUS (adj)

esp. in a religious order. harmful or very unpleasant

NUANCE (noun)

a very slight difference in meaning,

NUGATORY (adj)

expression, sound etc. of no value

OBDURATE (adj)

stubbornly refusing to change ones mind to muddle or confuse destroy completely

OBFUSCATE OBLITERATE (verb)

OBLIVION (noun)

OBNOXIOUS (adj) OBSEQUIOUS (adj)

a state in which you are not aware of what is happening around you, usually because you are unconscious or asleep. very unpleasent flattering

OBSOLESCENT (adj)

becoming obsolete

OBSTREPEROUS (adj)

noisy and difficult to control

OBTRUSIVE (adj)

noticeable in an unwelcome way.

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

close up or block a strange person or thing. extremely unpleasant

ODIOUS (adj) ODIUM (noun)

extremely unpleasant widespread hatred or disgust

ODYSSEY (noun)

a long eventful journey.

OFFBEAT (adj)

different from what most people

OFFICIOUSNESS (noun) OFF-KEY (adj)

expect. asserting authority in an overbearing way inappropriate.

OMNIPOTENT (adj)

all-powerfu

OMNIVOROUS (adj) ONEROUS

A creature that can eat every thing. involving much effort and difficulty

ONSLAUGHT (noun)

a fierce or defensive attack

ONUS (noun)

responsibility

OPALESCENT (adj)

like or of an opal displaying a fire

OPEN-HANDED (adj)

play of colours. generous and giving willingly.

OPPORTUNE (adj) OPPRESSIVE (adv) OPULENCE (noun) ORACULAR (adj)

done or occurring at an especially convenient or appropriate time causing distress or anxiety luxury and grandeur hard to interpret

ORGIASTIC (adj)

resorting to some activity in an

OROTUND (adj)

excessively frenzied manner. (of a persons voice) deep and impressive a person who strengthens teeth;

ORTHODONTIST (noun)

OSTENSIBLE (adj)

corrects irregularities in teeth apparent

OSTRACIZE (verb)

exclude from a society or group

OUTCRY(noun)

a reaction of anger or strong protest shown by people in public. strange or unfamiliar

OUTLANDISH (adj)

OUTLAW (verb)

make illegal.

OUTMODED (adj)

no longer fashionable or useful

OUTRE (adj) OUTRE (adj)

unusual and rather shocking very unusual and slightly shocking

OUTSET (noun)

from the beginning

OVATION (noun)

long, enthusiastic round of applause

OVERHAUL (verb)

examine and repair

OVERTURES (noun)

approaches made with the aim of opening negotiations or establishing

OVERWEENING (adj)

a relationship showing too much confidence or

OVERWROUGHT (adj)

pride. in an overemotional state, with highly

PACHYDERM (noun) PACIFIC (adj) PAEAN (noun)

strained nerves. a very large animal with thick skin peace-loving song of praise

PAEANS (noun) PAGEANTRY (noun)

prayers offered in praise elaborate or sumptuous show or

PALLID (adj) PANACEA (noun) PANACHE (noun) PANDEMIC (adj)

display. pale, especially because of poor health cure-all impressive or flamboyant confidence of style or manner prevalent over a whole country or the

PANDEMONIUM (noun) PANDORAS BOX (noun) PANTOMIME (noun) PARANOID (adj) PARITY (noun)

world chaos acting that is unaccompanied by words irrationally anxious the state of being equal or

equivalent.

PARLOUS (adj)

dangerously uncertain

PAROCHIAL (adj) PAROXYSM (noun)

having a narrow outlook or range any sudden violent action

PARSIMONIOUS (adj) PAST MASTER (noun)

extremely unwilling to spend money a person who is very good at something because they have a lot

PATRICIAN (adj & noun)

of experience in it. aristocratic

PATRIOTIC (adj)

having love for ones country

PECCADILLO (noun) PECUNIARY (adj) PECUNIARY (adj) PEDESTRIAN (adj) PENCHANT (noun)

a minor sin or fault financia having to do with money dull and boring a strong liking

PENITENT (adj)

feeling sorrow and regret for having done wrong expressing deep

PENSIVE (adj)

thoughtfulness,

PENURIOUS (adj)

often with some sadness extremely poor

PEREGRINATIONS (noun)

travel or wandering from place to place insisting on immediate attention or

PEREMPTORY (adj)

obedience.

PERENNIAL (adj & noun)

happening

again

and

again;

something which is there for a very PERFIDIOUS (adj) PERFUNCTORY (adj) PERNICIOUS (adj) long time that which cannot be trusted carried out with a minimum effort or thought having a harmful effect

PERPETUATE (verb)

PERSPECTIVE (noun)

to make something such as a bad situation, a belief etc continue for a long time. viewpoint, outlook

PERSPICACIOUS (adj)

insightful

PERTURBATION (noun)

agitation, make uneasy

PERVASIVE (adj)

spreading widely through or present

PETRIFIED (adj) PETULANT (adj)

every where in something. paralysed with fear Bad-tempered and unreasonable,

especially because you cannot do or PHILANTHROPIC (adj) have what you want. related to the practice of helping the poor, especially by giving them money calm and unemotional

PHLEGMATIC (adj)

PHONEY (adj)

A person or thing that is not genuine

PHYSIOGNOMY (noun)

the shape and features of a person's face. the most important or impressive

PIECE DE RESISTANCE (noun)

PIFFLING (adj)

feature of a creative work trivial or unimportant

PINION (verb)

to hold or tie somebody especially by their arms, so that they cannot

PIONEER (noun)

move. a person who develops new ideas or

PIPEDREAM (noun)

techniques. hope or scheme that will never be realised stimulating to the mind

PIQUANT (adj)

PLACATE (verb)

pacify

PLACID (adj) PLAINTIVE (adj)

not easily excited or irritated sounding sad and mournful

PLATITUDINOUS (adj)

PLAUSIBLE (adj)

a comment or statement that has been made very often before and is therefore not interesting. seeming reasonable or probable

PLEBEIAN (adj)

lacking refinement

PLEBISCITE (noun)

PLENARY (adj)

a vote by the people of a country or a region on an issue that is very important. entire or absolute

PLETHORA (noun) PLUMMET (verb) PLUTOCRAT (noun)

overabundance, an excessive amount fall straight down at high speed. a person who is powerful because of

POISE (noun) POLARITY (noun)

his wealth. a calm and confident manner the situation when two tendencies, opinions etc oppose each other. a person with a wide knowledge of many subjects. consider carefully

POLYMATH (noun) PONDER (verb)

POPULOUS (adj)

where a large number of people live.

PORTENT (noun)

a sign or warning that something (important or unpleasant) is likely to

POSIT (verb)

happen. put forward as a fact or as a basis

POSTERITY (noun)

for argument all succeeding generations.

POTABLE (adj)

safe to drink

POTENT (adj)

strong

POT-POURRI (noun)

a mixture of things

PRAGMATIC

PRECARIOUS (adj)

Concerned with practical matters,Guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory not safe or certain

PRECINCT (noun) PRECLUDE (verb) PRECOCIOUS (adj) PRECURSOR (noun) PREDICTION (noun) PREDISPOSITION (noun)

the area around a place or building, often enclosed by a wall. prevent intelligent a person or thing that comes before some body or something a preference or special liking for something a condition that makes somebody or something likely to behave in a particular way or to suffer from a particular disease. decided or determined beforehand.

PREORDAIN (verb)

PREROGATIVE (noun)

privilege

PRESAGE (verb) PRESCIENT (adj)

be a sign or warning of prophetic

PREVAIL (verb)

triumph

PREVARICATE (verb) PRIGGISH (adj)

avoid giving a direct answer to a question a person is considered priggish if he behaves as if he is superior to

PRIMEVAL (adj)

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

PRIMORDIAL (adj)

time.

PRISTINE (adj) PROBE (noun & verb)

immaculate an investigation

PROBITY (noun)

honesty and decency

PROCLIVITY (noun)

a natural tendency to do something or to feel something, often

PROCRUSTEAN (adj) PRODIGAL (adj)

something bad rigid and inflexible using money or resources in a wasteful way blasphemous

PROFANE (adj)

PROFFER (verb)

to offer something such as an advice

PROFUSE (adj)

or explanation. plentiful

PROGENITORS (noun)

forefathers

PROGENY (noun)

offspring

PROGNOSTICATION (noun)

a thing that somebody says will happen in the future productive, abundant tiresomely wordy and dull

PROLIFIC (adj) PROLIX (adj)

PROPENSITY (noun)

a tendency to behave in a certain

PROPHECY (noun)

way a prediction about what will happen

PROPINQUITY (noun) PROSCRIBE (verb)

nearness in time or space ban

PROTAGONIST (noun) PROTEAN (adj) PROTOCOL (noun) PROTOTYPE (noun)

character able to change or adapt procedure first or earlier form from which other

PROTRACTED (adj)

forms are developed or 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

PROVOCATION (noun)

PROWESS (noun)

skill or expertise in a particular

PROXY (noun)

activity a person authorized to act on behalf

of another.

PSEUDONYM (noun)

false name, especially one used by

PUERILE (adj) PURLOINED (adj) PURPORT (verb)

an author childishly silly steal appear to be or do, especially falsely.

PURVEY (verb)

provide or supply (food or drink) as ones business lacking courage attractively unused or old fashioned isolation imposed on those who have been exposed to an infectious

PUSILLANIMITY (noun) QUAINT (adj) QUARANTINE (verb & noun)

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

disease. feeling nauseous strange or unusual put an end to argumentative

QUEST (noun)

a long or difficult search

QUINTESSENCE (noun)

essence

QUINTESSENCE (noun) QUIRK (noun)

the perfect or most typical example an aspect of somebody's personality

QUIXOTIC (adj)

or behaviour that is a little strange. high minded and unselfish to an impractical extent.

QUOTIDIAN (adj)

run-of-the mill

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

RAMPAGE (noun)

event. a period

of

wild

and

violent

RANCID (adj) RANT (noun) RAPACIOUS (adj)

behaviour tasting or smelling unpleasant speak in a loud, angry and forceful way. avaricious, very greedy

RAPPORT (noun) RAPPROCHEMENT (noun)

relationship a renewal of friendly relations

RAPTUROUS (adj)

between two countries or groups feeling or expressing great pleasure

RARA AVIS (noun)

or enthusiasm a rare person or thing.

RAVAGED (verb) RAVINGS (noun)

badly damaged wild talk that makes no sense.

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

reject in an abrupt or unkind way claim or prove to be false obstinately disobedient withdraw a former opinion or belief.

RECEPTIVE (adj)

open, alert

RECEPTIVE (adj)

willing to listen to or to accept new

RECHERCHE (adj) RECLUSIVE (adj)

ideas and suggestions unusual or little known, and therefore not easily understood isolated

RECONDITE (adj) RECOURSE (noun) RECRIMINATION (noun)

not known or understood by many people possible course of action an accusation in response to one from someone else righteousness recovering from illness or tiredness

RECTITUDE (noun) RECUPERATING (adj)

REDOLENT (adj)

strongly suggestive of

REDUNDANT (adj) REFRACTORY (adj)

superfluous stubborn or difficult to control

REFUTE (verb)

prove to be wrong

REGAL (adj)

having to do or fit for a monarch, especially in being magnificent or dignified.

REGIME (noun)

government, routine

REGRESS (verb)

return to an earlier or less advanced

REITERATE (verb)

state. say again or repeatedly

REJOINDER (noun) REJUVENATE (verb) RELAPSE (verb) RELENT (verb)

quick or witty reply 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

REMINISCE (verb)

think or talking about the past for

REMONSTRATE (verb)

enjoyment make a strongly critical protest.

RENEGADE (noun)

RENEGE (verb) REPEAL (verb)

person who deserts and betrays an organization, country or set of principles default on, withdraw from officially cancel (a law or act of

REPLENISH (verb) REPLETE (adj)

parliament) refill sated, full

REPREHENSIBLE (adj)

wrong

or

bad

and

deserving

REPRIMAND (verb)

condemnation. to reprove severely

REPRISAL (noun)

an act of retaliation

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

a person who behaves in an immoral way the opinion generally held of someone or something the act of repaying or retaliating.

RESCIND (verb) RESENT (verb)

cancel a law, order or agreement dislike, begrudge

RESENT (verb)

dislike, begrudge

RESILIENT (adj)

elastic, hardy, hard-wearing

RESILIENT (adj)

elastic, hardy, hard-wearing

RESPONSIVE (adj)

to react quickly and favourably

RESTITUTION (noun)

payment for injury or loss

RETICENT (adj)

reserved

RETICENT (adj)

reserved

RETINUE (noun)

a group of advisers or assistants accompanying an important person reply angrily, angry reply

RETORT (verb, noun)

RETROGRADE (adj)

going backwards; reverting to an

RETROGRADE (adj)

inferior state retrospective

RETROSPECTIVE (adj)

looking back

REVERIE (noun)

daydream

REVERT (verb)

relapse

REVILE (verb)

RIGMAROLE (noun)

to criticize somebody or something in a way that shows how much you dislike them. a lengthy and complicated process

RIPOSTE (noun) RISQUE (adj)

quick clever reply slightly indecent or rude

RIVEN (adj)

divided because of disagreements, especially in a violent way

RIVETED (verb)

ROCOCO (adj)

to hold someones interest or attention so completely that they cannot look away or think of anything else. relating to an elaborately ornate style

ROISTER (verb) ROTUND (adj)

of architecture, furniture etc revel noisily, be uproarious. round

RUDDY (adj)

reddish

RUEFUL (adj)

expressing regret

SABOTAGE (noun)

deliberately destroy or damage

SACCHARINE (adj)

of sickly sweetness

SACRILEGIOUS (adj)

treating something sacred or highly

SACROSANCT (adj)

valued with great disrespect. sacred

SALLY (noun)

a sudden charge out of a place surrounded by an enemy good for ones health beneficial because of allowing one to

SALUBRIOUS (adj) SALUTARY (adj)

SANCTIMONIOUS (adj)

learn from experience. self-righteous

SANCTITY (noun)

the state of being very important and

SANGFROID (noun) SANITARIUM (noun)

worthy of great respect. the ability to stay calm in difficult circumstances hospital

SARDONIC (adj)

SATURNINE (adj) SATURNINE (adj)

showing that you think you are better than other people and do not take them seriously gloomy serious or gloomy

SAUNTER (verb)

to walk in a leisurely manner, to wander about without purpose a very knowledgeable person the faculty of knowing just what to

SAVANT (noun) SAVOIR FAIRE

SAW (noun)

dot and how to do it. a proverb or wise saying.

SCHISM (noun)

a breach especially in the unity of a

SCORNFUL (adj)

church showing or feeling contempt

SCRUTINY (noun) SCURRILOUS (adj)

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

SEAR (verb)

SECTARIAN (adj) SEDATE (adj)

and great pain. related to a sect or group anesthetize, staid, dignified

SEDENTARY (adj)

inactive

SEDITION (noun)

incitement to rebellion

SEDITIOUS (adj)

an action or speech urging rebellion against the authority of a state or

SEDULOUS (adj)

ruler. showing dedication and great care

SEGREGATE (verb)

to remove from a group

SEGREGATE (verb)

separate

SEMBLANCE (noun)

appearance, a show

SENILE (adj) SENTIENT (adj)

having a loss of mental abilities because of old age able to perceive or feel things

SEQUEL (noun) SERAPHIC (adj)

follow-up, development serene, blissful.

SHAM (noun)

a thing that is not as good or genuine as it seems to be very disorganized embarrassed from shame or

SHAMBOLIC (adj) SHEEPISH (adj)

SINE DIE (adv)

shyness finished without a decision on the next date only thinking about one particular aim or goal because you are

SINGLE-MINDED (adj)

determined to achieve something.

SINISTER (adj) SKULDUGGERY (noun) SKULDUGGERY (noun)

seemingly evil or dangerous underhand or dishonest manner underhand or dishonest behaviour

SKULK (verb)

hide or move around in a stealthy way making false and harmful statements

SLANDEROUS (adj)

SLIGHTING (adj)

rude or disrespectful

SMUG (adj)

irritatingly pleased with oneself.

SNIDE (adj)

disrespectful indirect way halt

or

mocking

in

an

SOJOURN (noun)

SOLECISM (noun)

a breach of good manners etiquette anxious

or

SOLICITUDE (noun)

care

for

somebody's

SOLITUDE (noun)

comfort, health or happiness. loneliness

SOMBRE (adj) SOMBRE (adj)

sad and serious very solemn or serious

SOMNOLENT (adj)

sleepy

SOMNOLENT (adj)

sleepy

SONOROUS (adj) SOPHISTRY (noun)

loud the use of clever logic to make people believe that something is right when actually it is not causing drowsiness or sleep

SOPORIFIC (adj)

SORDID (adj)

involving

dishonest

or

immoral

SOULFUL (adj)

actions and motives expressing deep sadness or love

SPARSE (adj)

thin

SPARTAN (adj) SPASMODIC (adj)

frugal happening suddenly for short periods of time, not regular or continuous. seemingly reasonable, but actually wrong. a haunting fear or premonition.

SPECIOUS (adj)

SPECTRE (noun)

SPLENETIC (adj) SPOILS (noun) SPRIGHTLY (adj) SQUALID (adj)

ill-tempered, peevish stolen goods lively and full of life the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant (of a woman)

STATUESQUE (adj)

attractively

tall,

STATUTE (noun)

graceful and dignified. a written law

STENTORIAN (adj) STENTORIAN (adj)

very loud loud and powerful

STOLID (adj)

calm, dependable and showing little

STRAIT-LACED (adj)

emotion. 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 prevent or slow down the process of confident, elegant and polite,

sometimes in a way that does not SUBJUGATE (verb) SUBLIME (adj) SUBLIMINAL (adj) seem sincere. conquer and bring under control of very high quality and causing great admiration subconscious

SUBLIMINAL (adj)

subconscious

SUBLIMINAL (adj)

affecting your mind even though you are not aware of it. bottomless

SUBTERRANEAN (adj)

SUBVERSIVE (adj)

trying to undermine an established system or government by attacking it

SUBVERT (verb)

secretly. undermine

SUBVERT (verb)

undermine

SUCCOUR (noun)

help and support in times of hardship and distress gradually spread through or over splendid and expensive looking

SUFFUSE (verb) SUMPTUOUS (adj)

SUPERCILIOUS (adj)

arrogant

SUPERFLUOUS (adj)

extra and not required

SUPERVISE (verb)

oversee

SURFEIT (noun)

excess

SURFEIT (noun)

an excess

SURLY (adj)

bad-tempered and unfriendly

SURPASSING (adj)

oustanding

SURVEILLANCE (noun)

close observation of a suspected spy or criminal. engaging in or full of daring and

SWASHBUCKLING (adj)

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

romantic adventures. severe or otherwise extreme to the advantage of both an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra.

SYNOPSIS (noun)

outline

TACIT(adj)

unspoken

TACITURN (adj) TACTILE (adj)

saying little tangible, demonstrative

TANGENTIAL (adj)

peripheral

TARDY (adj) TAUTOLOGY (noun)

late, slow to act or respond the saying of the same thing over again in different words, seen as a

TAWDRY (adj) TEMERITY (noun)

fault of style showy but cheap and of poor quality excessive confidence or boldness

TEMPERATE (adj) TEMPORAL (adj)

(of a region or climate) having mild temperatures chronological, worldly

TENABLE (adj)

able to be defended against attack or objection stubborn

TENACIOUS (adj)

TENET (noun)

one of the principles or beliefs that a theory or larger set of beliefs is

TENUOUS (adj) TEPID (adj)

based on. very slight or weak lacking interest or enthusiasm.

TERMINAL (adj)

predicted to lead to death

TERRAIN (noun)

TERSE (adj) TESTIMONY (noun)

used to refer to an area of land when you are mentioning its natural features using few words evidence or proof of something

TESTY (adj)

easily irritated

TTEATTE (noun) THRIFT (noun)

a private conversation between two people carefulness and economy in the use

THROES (noun)

of money and other resources. struggling in the midst of

TIMBRE (noun)

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

the character of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and strength nervous A person of outstanding ability holding a formal position or title

TOMFOOLERY (noun)

without any real authority. silly behaviour

TORPEDO (noun)

under water missile

TORPID (adj)

lazy

TORRID (adj) TORTUOUS (adj)

very hot and dry winding, convoluted

TOXIC (adj) TRADUCE (verb)

poisonous say unpleasant or untrue things about

TRADUCE (verb) TRANSIENT (adj)

say unpleasant or untrue things about fleeting

TRANSITORY (adj)

short lived

TRANSLUCENT (adj) TRANSPIRE (verb)

transparent come to be the case

TRANSPOSE (verb)

move to a different place or situation.

TREMULOUS (adj)

unsteady, timid

TRENCHANT (adj)

expressed strongly and clearly

TREPIDATION (noun)

fear

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

great trouble or suffering great affliction or oppression quickly or suddenly

TRIDENT (noun)

A spear like instrument with three

TRIVIAL (adj)

sharp points unimportant

TRUANCY (noun) TRUCULENT (adj)

staying away from school etc without permission or explanation quick to argue and fight

TURBID (adj)

muddy

TURBULENT (adj)

confused, violent

TURGID (adj)

(of language or style) pompous and boring baseness, depravity

TURPITUDE (noun)

TUTELAGE (noun)

auspices

UBIQUITOUS (adj) UMBRAGE (noun)

present appearing, or found every where offense

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

agreement common fully in agreement

UNASSAILABLE (adj)

unable to be attacked, questioned,

UNAWARES (adj)

or defeated. so as to surprise.

UNBRIDLED (adj) UNCONSCIONABLE (adj)

unrestrained not right or reasonable

UNCOUTH (adj)

rude or socially unacceptable

UNCTUOUS (adj)

excessively flattering or friendly

UNDEMONSTRATIVE (adj)

not

tending to express feelings

openly

UNDERCURRENT (noun)

an underlying feeling or influence

UNDULATE (verb) UNFLINCHING (adj) UNILATERAL (adv) UNSTUDIED (adj)

roll not afraid or hesitant one-sided natural and unaffected.

UNTOWARD (adj)

unexpected and unusual.

UNWIELDY (adj)

hard to move or manage because of

UNWONTED (adj)

its size, shape or weight not usual or expected.

UPSTART (noun)

a person who has suddenly become important and behaves arrogantly suave

URBANE (adj)

USHER (verb)

to escort people to seats in a hall

UTOPIAN (adj) VACILLATE (verb) VACUOUS (adj) VACUUM (noun) VAGABOND (noun) VAGARY (noun) VAGRANT (noun, adj) VALOR (noun)

etc. impractical be indecisive; be doubtful empty-headed a gap or loss left by someone or something important vagrant an unexpected change homeless person courage and mysterious

VALOR (noun)

courage

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

front line front line conquer

VAPID (adj)

offering nothing that is stimulating or exciting. multicolored

VARIEGATED (adj)

VEILED (adj)

not expressed directly or clearly.

VENAL (adj)

prepared to do dishonest or immoral things in return for money. regard with great respect

VENERATE (verb)

VERACITY (noun) VERACITY (noun)

reality the quality of being true or accurate

VERBATIM (adj & adv) VERBOSE (adj) VERDICT (noun)

word for word, exact wordy a formal decision made by a jury in a court of law as to whether a person is innocent or guilty. truth adaptable, multipurpose

VERITY (noun) VERSATILE (adj)

VERTIGO (noun)

dizziness

VET (verb)

to examine (e.g a document or

VEXATIOUS (adj)

candidate) thoroughly and critically causing annoyance or worry.

VIABLE (adj)

capable of working successfully

VICARIOUS (adj)

experienced in ones imagination after watching or reading about

VICISSITUDES (noun) VILE (adj)

another persons actions or feelings changes of circumstances or fortune extremely wicked

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

speaking or writing in a very abusive way extremely harmful countenance

VISION (noun)

dream, eyesight, foresight

VISTA (noun)

view

VITALITY (noun)

energy

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)

verbal, vociferous

VOCIFEROUS (adj)

vocal

VOLITION (noun) VOLUMINOUS (adj)

very large

VORACIOUS (adj) VOUCHSAFE (verb) WAIVE (verb)

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

WAYWARD (adj) WEIRD (adj)

(a right or claim). capricious or irregular suggesting something supernatural, unnatural or unconventional use endearments or flattery

WHEEDLE (verb)

to

WHET (verb)

persuade someone to do something. excite or stimulate (someones

WHOLESOME (adj) WINDED (adj)

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

WISTFUL (adj)

having or showing a strange or regretful longing in the habit of doing something. ordinary, not very interesting

WONT (adj) WORKADAY (adj)

WRATH (noun)

extreme anger

ZEALOTRY (noun) ZEST (noun)

excessive enthusiasm in following a religion or policy great enthusiasm and energy

OCCURENCE

Synonym degrade, cheapen, debase, denigrate, undermine humiliate, disconcert, mortify

Antonym upgrade, undergird, better, mend -

subside, diminish, decrease

abridge, shorten, contract renounce, relinquish abandon

atic

deviant, abnormal, anomalous

aid, encourage

suspension, adjournment

detest, loathe, despise

wretched, miserable, hopeless relinquish, forswear, repudiate

Root improve, ab = to, towards ab = away, apart, off, down increase, intensify augment away, apart, off, down elongate, enlarge, elaboration, lengthen acquire, obtain, procure ab = away, apart, off, down A/AB/AB S = off, away, apart, down, from typical, regular, characteristic ab = away, apart, off err = wander dissuade, discourage, prevent a - = to + better = bait ab = away, apart, off adore, like, admire ab = away, apart, off pleasant, warm ject = to throw take, acquire, gain jur = law, oath, court lee/lau/l av = washing

disown, negate, forswear

take, acquire, gain

abrogate, remove, annul

introduce

nega = deny, not aboleve = to retard or

detestable, loathsome, abhorrent

likeable, loveable, adorable

native, indigenous, local

foreign, exotic, alien

halt, terminate, -ify

speeden, accelerate, proceed

failed, unsuccessful, vain, successful, fruitful thwarted, futile, useless, worthless, ineffective, ineffectual, ineffica proliferate, superabound, thrive, be scarce flourish, be abundant wear away, erode deposit biting, caustic, harsh abbreviated, censored, edited kind, soothing, comforting elongated

destroy omen = a sign, min/men /ment = mind ab = to; origin = beginnin g towards oriri = arise -

rod = peel rad/rod = peel breg/bre v = shorten, condens e rogare = ask sciss = cut condere = hide sol/solu = loose solu/solv = loosen, free sol/solu = loose

repeal, annul, retract decamp, bolt, flee

retain, introduce -

unreserved, unrestricted, restricted, curtailed, limited dictatorial forgive, release, free, clear condemn

acquit, exculpate, exonerate

inculpate, condemn, charge

refrain, eschew, forgo

indulge in

tenere =

temperate, restrained

abstruse, recondite, summary

deep, recondite, mysterious

plenitude, wealth, copiousness adjoin, touch, be contiguous

pathetic, low, wretched concede, acquiesce, consent

approachable, attainable, handy

hail, applaud, commend

honours

to hold temetu m = strong drink tangible, practical trahere = to draw shallow, superficial, unscholarly ab + strudese = to thrust away scarcity unda = wave far, removed bout/but = end, border fantastic, outstanding, magnificent abyss = deep pit refuse cede/ce ss = yield, to let go distant, aloof, inaccessible cess/ce de = yield condemn, criticize, deplore clam/clai m = shout brickbats unrestrained, indulgent

obliging cooperative, helpful, unobliging, disobliging adaptable, amenable, pliable, compliant, complaisant, indulgent, cons harmony, understanding, rapport discord, disharmony, disagreement address, greet, hail paraphernalia, equipment, stuff, apparatus, implements, appliances, regalia, appurtenances. increase, accumulate, grow decrease, depreciate. diminish,

cord = heart costa = side -

erode, cres/cru = to grow

caustic, biting, sarcastic

soothing, comfort, reassuring

weakness, flaw, imperfection

strength

ac/acr/a cu = sharp, bitter -

weak spot, weak point, weakness, vulnerable spot, shortcoming, trough, nadir, bottom

failing, imperfection, flaw, defect, peak, summit, zenit

peak, pinnacle, zenith, crown, nadir, lowest point crest comply, concur, approve, assent, disagree, decline, refuse, demur, quer/qu dissent, oppose, differ, dispute, admit, coincide, accord, match agree, accede, assent contradict disagree, protest quire

ac = sharp (point) -

es/quis/ =

question quie = quiet exoneration, reprieval, vindication accusation, condemnation, acquitter /quit = culpability free bitter, sharp, unpleasant fragrant, pleasant, odorous ac/acr/a cu = sharp/bit ter bitter, rancorous, fierce friendly, amiable, genial acr = sharp; mon = warn acro = height; phob = fear motivate, stimulate, move, drive, rouse, stir, stir up, fire, fire up, arouse insight, keenness, penetration, witlessness AC, ACR = sharp, sagacity, perspicacity sour astuteness, awareness, witlessness shrewdness, acuity, sharpness, cleverness, canniness. proverb, quotation, motto ad = to + aio = to say

muddled, confused, fuddled, befuddled, bewildered, dazed, dizzy, disoriented cite, quote, name, mention, instance, specify, identify skilful, expert, clever clumsy, amateurish, inept

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

hold, stay, remain

stop, postpone, delay, suspend, defer, put off, end judge, try, hear, examine, arbitrate, decide supplement, addition, accompaniment, complement, companion, extra, add-on, additive, accessory, appu impromptu, extempore, without preparation, without rehearsal, extemporaneously, offhand, spontaneous direct, order, run, oversee, -

control, govern caution, reprimand,

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

reproach, praise

rebuke fuss, trouble, bother, upset, agitation, commotion, stir, confusion, excitement, tumult, disturbance worship, admiration, lionization, disparaging, unflattering idolization, veneration, awe, devotion, adoration, exaltation, hon

coming

on,

start,

beginning, departure

dawn, initiation, introduction coincidental

planned

ven/vent /veni = come -

hardship, distress, disaster, well-being, prosperity misadventure, tribulation. guidance, care, auspices -

friendly, amiable, genial, warm, unfriendly, prickly cordial, pleasant, pleasing,

charming, agreeable, sympathetic fight, brawl, battle, engagement, encounter, confrontation, melee, clash, skirmish, scuffle, tussle, collection, mass, cluster, lump, clump, pile, heap, bunch, stack, bundle, quantity deteriorate ameliorate, improve

resentful,

affronted,

indignant, pleased

grav, griev = heavy -

disgruntled, discontented, angry, distressed, unhappy, disturbed, a eager, excited, impatient, on uninterested, incurious tenterhooks, anxious, curious, expectant, enthusiastic eagerness, willingness, apathy readiness, enthusiasm, ardour, fervour, keenness, joyousness, liveliness, ze reduce, diminish, decrease, lessen, assuage, alleviate, ease, relieve, soften, mollify, lull, mitiga loyalty, faithfulness, fidelity, disloyalty, treachery obedience, fealty, adherence, homage, devotion, bond, trueness, ste improve, assuage, lighten, lessen aggravate -

association,

league,

treaty, distance, separation

coalition, partnership appeal, glamour, magnetism, repulsion

charm, draw, pull, fascination implication, comment on

LEV = raise, lift, make light LIG/LI = bind, choose A/AD/AL = to, toward, near LUD/LU S = play

pal, chum, buddy

enemy, adversary, opponent

combination, union, blend, mixture non-professional, beginner, professional, virtuoso, savant dilettante, tyro undecided, in two minds, hesitant decisive

ALTER = other ; EGO = self AM, AMI = love val/vail = value, strength -

trap, surprise, pounce on, lay a trap of, waylay, entrap, ensnare. nurture, promote, nourish, worsen, leave alone alleviate, improve improve, benefit, boost, raise, worsen, leave alone amend, refine friendship, friendliness, peace, animosity, enmity peacefulness, peaceableness, harmony, harmoniousness, understanding -

AM, AMI = love -

pardon, forgiveness, liberty

misdate,

metachronism, coeval, contemporary

MEM/M EN/MIN/ AMNE/ MNEM = rememb er MEM/M EN/MIN/ AMNE/ MNEM = rememb er chron = time A, AN = not, without ; ARCH = rule

parachronism chaos, revolution, lawlessness, order

anarchism, mayhem, rebellion

antipathy, ill will, enmity, hostility

goodwill, friendship

ANIM = mind, spirit, soul

records, archives, chronicles, accounts, registers, journals, history abolish, destroy, exterminate nurture

bland, inoffensive, innocuous, offensive, objectionable neutral, unobjectionable

NIHIL=h ome, nothing, destroy -

obscurity,

mystery,

vagueness, divulsion

ambiguity hatred, revulsion,

aversion, liking, affinity, preference

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

antipathy previous, earlier, prior, foregoing, later, subsequent preceding, precursory prehistoric, antiquated, archaic

opposite -

modern, current, in vogue

remedy,

answer,

solution, poison

ante = before, luv = wash ANTI = against,

panacea contradiction, contrast, extreme, opposite uninterested, indifferent, unconcerned, unresponsive, unfeeling, unemotional, emotionless, languid, poise, self-assurance, assurance, self-posession, calmness, composure untrue, mythical, fictional

enthusiastic, eager, passionate

opposite -

gaucheness

genuine, true

summit, peak, zenith

abyss, nadir, low

culmination, climax, peak, nadir pinnacle, summit, zenith, apex, peak, acme, apogee.

apo = away, cryp = hidden, mysterio us apo = away theo = god

horrific, horrifying, terrible, awful, admirable, excellent dreadful, ghastly, hideous. attachment, adjunct, accessory, -

PENS/P OND to weigh, =

addition taste, craving, enthusiasm

to attach PET/ PETIT = seek, go toward -

notify, tell, brief, intimate

approval,

praise,

consent, disapproval

prob/pro v = truth,

admiration, good opinion, esteem proper, fitting apt relevant inappropriate, irrelevant

pertinent, right capricious, casual, erratic, illogical rational, reasoned

prove APPRO = correct, fit -

typification, representative, type,

prototype, stereotype,

ARBOR = tree -

original, pattern, model, standard enthusiastic, keen, fervent, half-hearted zealous, devoted, eager, dedicated passion, acidity, fervour, zeal, eagerness, vehemence difficult, gruelling, strenuous

ARD difficult -

easy, undemanding, comfortable

jargon, slang, idiom, cant, dialect, parlance, patter, speech, vernacular, patois, terminology, lang utter, downright, absolute, complete, thorough, consummate.

ard = hard, difficult -

social climber, status seeker, would-be, go-getter, self-seeker, adventurer, newcomer, upstart, parv natural, sincere, open, ingenuous, -

innocent, uncontrived nave, natural, innocent, childlike, scheming pure, ingenuous way up, incline, rise, slope, descent gradient, climb austere, self-denying, abstinent, sybaritic abstemious, frugal, simple, rigorous. attribute, credit, blame on -

ART/AR TI = skill, craft, other SCEND/ SCEN = climb -

pale, wan, pasty, grey, leaden, colourless, sallow, pallid, white, waxen, ghostly. stupid, foolish, pointless, brainless, mindless, doltish, idiotic, imbecilic, insane, lunatic, ridic harshness, sharpness, roughness, abrasiveness, severity, acerbity, astringency criticism, condemnation, deprecation wish, desire, aim, hope, want

scrib/scr ip/scriv = write -

intelligent

mildness

praise

try, examine, probe tireless, persevering,

attentive, lazy

spers/sp ar = scatter SPIR = breathe, live -

industrious, hard-working, tryst, rendezvous, get-together

nonbeliever, agnostic

believer

sed/sid/ sess = sit, settle sign = mark, sign theo/thei = god

compensation, recompense, payment, repayment, redress, restitution, indemnity, indemnification, expi wither, weaken, degenerate, growth shrivel, deteriorate weaken, reduce,

decrease strengthen

A, AN = not, without -

diminish, impair. familiar, acquainted, conversant, out of touch 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 distinguished, respected, eminent, venerable, hallowed, illustrious, prestigious, renowned, celebrat atmosphere, air, quality, aspect, character, ambience, mood, spirit, feeling, feel, flavour, colour, strict, self-denying, moderate, immoderate temperate, sober, simple, frugal, Spartan, restrained, ascetic, puri tyrant, despot, absolute ruler democrat timidity

CRAC/C RAT = rule, power VAL/VAI L = value, strength VER = true VERT/V ERS = to turn VERT/V ERS = to turn

advantage, reward, purpose, gain, -

aim fashionable

unoriginal

profess, affirm, claim, declare, state, affirm, maintain loathing, hatred, hate, liking, love repugnance, distaste turn aside, stop happening, ward off, avoid, forestall

keen, eager, enthusiastic, ardent, apathetic, half-hearted passionate, devoted, dedicated, fervent, fervid, zealous breathtaking, amazing, uninspiring, unimpressive stupendous, astonishing, awesome, extraordinary, incredible, magnificent, won amazing, stunning, astounding, astonishing, stupendous amiss, not right, wrong self-evident, unquestionable, undeniable, accepted, understood, given, granted. clamour, din, racket, tumult, silence babble, coronation revelling, unruly restrained banter, repartee, wordplay, raillery, wit, witticisms, ripostes, sallies, quips menacing, threatening, unfriendly, benevolent, friendly hostile, antagonistic, evil, nasty, bitter mild, gentle, summery, calm, harsh, wintry tranquil

ornate, fancy, curlicued, extravagant, rococo, ostentations, showy. trinket, knick-knack, ornament, toy, novelty, gimmick rapturous, joyful, ecstatic, seraphic, blissful, serene, happy, glad core, base, basis, foundation, root, heart, backbone, essence. muddled, fuddled, befuddled, addled, groggy, dizzy, muzzy envy, grudge, regret

be - to make, to have certain quality a

charm, attract, entrance, win over, repel woo, captivate, bewitch, spellbind, dazzle, blind, hypnotize, me

indebted, bound, bound,

obligated, duty-bound, grateful,

obliged, honour -

be = to make, to have a certain quality -

thankful,

appreciative. be incumbent on, be obligatory for, be required of, be appropriate for, be expected of, be advisable persecuted, tormented, troubled, beset, hard-pressed, pestered, plagued, vexed disprove vindicated

decry, demean, deride

praise

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

quality pugnacious, peaceful, quiet, agreeable, placid, belli/bell u = war, quarrelsome calm, composed fight bewail, regret, mourn applaud BE = to bellicose, warlike, make, to have certain generous, caring, compassionate, malevolent giving, benign ignorant, unenlightened, enlightened uneducated, unschooled, untutored, illiterate, unlettered, unscholarly, unr kindly, kind, warm-hearted, good- unfriendly, hostile natured, friendly, warm, affectionate, agreeable give, bestow on, donate, will take quality VOL = wish, will a

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

rebuke,

reprimand,

reproach, praise

reprove, admonish devoid, deprived, robbed 1

filled with

obsessed with, beguiled by, indifferent bewitched by, devoted to. baffling, perplexing, puzzling, straight forward, comprehensible mystifying, confusing captivate, enchanted, entranced, repelled enraptured, charmed, beguiled, delighted, fascinated -

tractable, amenable, pliable, disobedient, uncooperative pliant, complaisant, cooperative, malleable, persuadable, manipulable, two-pronged, mutual, joint unilateral autopsy, post mortem

biblio book -

LAT side BIO life -

= =

flattery, cajolery, coaxing, wheedling, blarney, fawning indifferent to, uninterested in, uncaring about, apathetic towards. narrow-minded, limited, restricted, conventional, parochial, provincial, insular, localist, petty, m stormy, gusty, gusting, windy, squally, wild, rough, raging, tempestuous, turbulent, violent. lively, active, animated,

broad-minded

calm, still

quiet, restrained

exuberant, spirited, bouncy, frisky authentic, real, true male fide

camaraderie

enemity, hostility

middle-class, property owning, proletarian, unconventional. propertied, conventional, traditional, conservative, conformist, ordi

BEN/BO N = good ben/bon = good; homo = humanbeings -

censored, emasculated, expurgated shun, avoid, spurn, snub support, approve of

boaster, blusterer, trumpeter, swaggerer, poser, egotist swagger, bluster humility arrogance, bluster, braggadocio, machismo, swagger. virtuoso, magnificent, mediocre outstanding, exceptional, excellent, superb, brilliant physical strength, muscliness, weakness, puniness brawniness, burliness, huskiness unashamed, unabashed, defiant, timid, shy impudent, insolent, impertinent, blatant conciseness, concision, verbosity, garrulity succinctness, pithiness, terseness, briefness full force, impact, shock, burden, pressure, strain, stress, impetus, thrust, weight, violence, effe curt, blunt, short, sharp, terse, brisk hate, bane, irritation, dislike, anathema, aversion optimistic, hopeful, buoyant, positive, disposed to look on the bright side, sanguine, confident, ch conceited, arrogant, selfassertive, pompous, overbearing, swaggering, strutting, presumptuous. support, money, grant, polite, verbose pessimistic

BREV = short -

self-effacing

endowment, backing perfect example of, classic case of, model of, exemplar of, embodiment of, incarnation of, personifi prestige, distinction, status, standing -

burs = money, purse -

PHON = sound

deliberate, premeditated, planned, intentional, intended, purposeful, conscious considered, studied quality, merit, distinction, character, worthy stature, excellence slander, defamation, libel, disparagement frankness, openness, honesty candidness evil, disease, pestilence shrewd, astute, sharp, sharpwitted discerning, acute, penetrating, discriminating perceptive, persp campaign, electioneer surrender, yield, submit, concede, defeat, relent , succumb, crumble, acquire fickle, inconstant, changeable, variable, unstable, mercurial, erratic overturn, turn over, upset, upbend, knock over, flip over, tip over, invert, topple over critical, fault-finding, quibbling, niggling, cavilling, carping, criticizing, disapproving enchant, charm, bewitch, fascinate, entrance, capture, subdue confinement, servitude, slavery, inefficiency

guardedness, insincerity blessing, boon foolish, reckless

evasiveness, -

dissuade resist, hold out

CAPIT = head -

stable, consistent

right

forgiving, easy-going

hate, disillusion, offend, displease -

freedom, liberty, independence

subjection fundamental, principal, serious, unimportant prime, key, chief, central sensual lustful, lascivious, spiritual lecherous, licentious, lewd pour, gush, fall, tumble, spill, -

CAP/CA PT/CEP T = to take, hold, sieze, receive, catch CARN = flesh VOR = eat CAD/CA S/CID = fall happen

drop, surge

disastrous, catastrophic, calamitous, tragic, devastating, ruinous, terrible, violent, awful interrogate, question, crossexamine, cross-question, quiz, examine, probe, browbeat, interview. unqualified, unconditional, unequivocal, unreserved, absolute mordant, scathing, derisive, trenchant complain, carp, grumble, grouse, grouch, whine, bleat, quibble about, niggle about, criticize, denou dance, romp, jig, caper, frisk, gambol, frolic certainty, confidence,

fortunate, beneficial

qualified, equivocal

mild, kind -

doubt

positiveness, conviction, reliability stop, discontinuance, halt, continuance, prolongation, advancement, extension, intermission, armistice, end perpetuation, continuity end, ending, termination, start, resumption stopping, halting, ceasing, finish, stoppage, closure, interruption, respi annoyance, irritation, vexation, delight exasperation, displeasure, pique charming fascinating, magnetic, captivating wary, cautious,

CEDE/C ESS = yield -

circumspect, heedless

heedful, careful, guarded, mindful, watchful, distrustful, sceptical scold, upbraid, berate, reprimand, praise reprove, rebuke, admonish, chide, censure, castigate, lambast fanatic, zealot adversary, opponent -

master work, best work, greatest creation, crowning achievement, work of art, treasure gem, pearl, j trickery, deception, deceit, deceitfulness, duplicity, dishonesty, unscrupulousness, underhandedness

unreal, visionary,

practical

nag, badger, hound, harass, pressurize nag, badger, hound, harass, pester, plague, torment, persecute, annoy constant, persistent, grave temporary, mild

CHROM = colour -

rude, ill-mannered, discourteous, polite impolite, ungracious, uncivil, illbred, boorish, oafish, ungallan careful, prudent, guarded, vigilant, reckless

wary, judicious skirt, evade, outwit, thwart, dodge, -

spec/spi c/spect = look, see VEN/VE NT/VEN

get around, get out of name, call, summon, mention, ignore, neglect, disregard arraign, convoke, invite, notify,

I = come cite/cita = to call,

warn to start courtesy, consideration, rudeness, churlishness, civi = courteousness, respect, good manners discourtesy, impoliteness citizen vociferous, boisterous, deafening, claim/cla m = riotous, raucous, loud, rowdy shout din, racket, uproar, tumult silence secret, covert, furtive, open, above board surreptitious, stealthy, closet mercy, mercifulness, leniency, ruthlessness, strictness mildness, indulgence, forbearance secluded, sheltered, sequestered, sociable -

protected, isolated combine

split up

clud/clus /claus/cl ois = cloister, cluster, reclusiv e co/com/ con = with, together

pressurize,

drive,

compel, persuade

intimidate, bully strong, powerful, potent, weighty, weak, illogical, vague. plausible, effective, sound, contemplate, consider, ruminate alike, equivalent, associated, related sensibility, awareness, consciousness team up, join forces, pool resources, act as a team, collude, cooperate cave in, crumple, subside, disintegrate, fail, end guarantee

co/com/ con = with, together -

different ignorance, oblivion resist

cogn = know cogn = know LABOR = work LAPS = slip lat = side LOCU/L OQU/LO GUE/LO GY/LIX = speak, speech co/com/ con = with, together -

conversational, idiomatic, spoken, formal

slang, everyday idiomatic, informal, conversational formal

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

voluminous, extensive adjust, decrease, reduce

increase

CO/CO M/CON = with, together mut =

pity, sympathy, empathy, care, indifference, heartlessness concern, solicitude national, neighbor foreigner

change co/com/ con = with, together

succinct, compact,

pithy, concise,

brief,

crisp, rambling; expanded

condensed, vying, passive PET/ PETIT = seek, go

shortened, compressed ambitious, zealous,

combative smug, self-satisfied, gloating, dissatisfied, humble triumphant, proud assenting, willing, acquiescent, unwilling agreeable yielding, docile, amenable

toward PLAC = please -

unconforming CO/CO M = join co/com/ con = with, together LCO/CO M/CON = join PEL/PU LS = drive result, end, final, CAP/CA PT/CEP T = to take, hold, sieze, receive, catch -

collusion,

responsibility, ignorance

connivance, support, participation conclusion, connivance detachment

pressure,

obligation,

coercion, persuasion

duress, impulse scruples, misgivings, qualms, worries, unease prelude, preamble, introduction, conclusion,

start strenuous, vigorous, energetic, active, forceful, forcible, strong, intense, concentrated please, placate, pacify, mollify, propitiate, assuage, calm down. blend, combination lofty, pompous,

termination half-hearted

provoke -

disdainful, deferential scend/s cen = climb scend/s cen = climb

arrogant, snobbish, haughty lofty, pompous, disdainful, deferential arrogant, snobbish, haughty

disregard, ignore, excuse, forgive, acknowledge

pardon channel, duct, pipe, tube, gutter, groove, furrow, trough, trench, culvert, cut, sluice, spillway, r appropriate, expropriate, impound, remove, seize, sequester, sequestrate, take away, take possession fire, blaze, flames, inferno, firestorm, holocaust. meeting, convergence, union divergence

CO/CO M/CON = with, together -

FLU/FL UX = flow -

observe,

follow,

fulfil,

accept, flout

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

flout

prove

acquired

ingrained assemble, flock, crowd

dismiss, disperse

parliament, assembly, upper house, lower house, legislature, senate speculation, guess, assumption, fact imagination, supposition matrimonial, wedded, inference, married, unmarried

connubial diligent, punctilious, industrious, casual dedicated, painstaking, meticulous

GEN = birth, class, kin GREG = herd, crowd GREG = herd, crowd ject, jet = to throw, to throw JUNCT/ JUG = join SCIEN = to know

sanctify, bless, make holy

desecrate

consent,

accord,

harmony, disagreement

sacr/san ct = sacred, holy sens/se nt = feel,

compromise agreement, concord, accord, harmony, unison, conformity dismay, perturbation, anxiety, satisfaction distress, disquiet, angst, trepidation. productive, helpful, beneficial, destructive, negative practical, useful interpret, understand, read, see, take, render, analyse, explain, elucidate accomplish, skillful, achieve, accomplished, expert thought, meditation, consideration, pondering, reflection, thinking, musing, rumination, deliberatio existing, current, fashionable, up old to date debatable, arguable, touchy, uncontroversial litigious subject, body, reliant, deputation, group, conditional breach, flout, disobey, disregard

think -

STRUC/ STRU = build -

SUMMA = highest -

tempor = time tend/ten s/tent = stretch tact/tang = touch ven/vent /veni = come -

observe

problem,

difficulty,

quandary, -

dilemma, puzzle, enigma, mystery recuperation, restoration deterioration, worsening

assemble,

summon,

arrange customary, ordinary

VAL/VAI L = value, strength organize, disband ven/vent /veni = come unconventional, informal, strange, ven/vent /veni = irregular, unusual come

friendly, warm, genial, hospitable, unfriendly cordial bodily obese, stout, swollen, portly

spiritual thin, lean, delicate, weak

legalization, justification, rationale, weaken, undermine substantiation, confirmation, support superficial, surface, skin-deep, fundamental, structural.

vita/viva = life, alive corp = body corp = body robor = strength -

outward, exterior, external. multinational, multi-ethnic, insular, local, narrow-minded sophisticated, broad-based pamper, indulge, overindulge, mollycoddle, nanny, nursemaid, feather-bed clique, set, circle, inner circle, crowd, in-crowd, band, pack, crew, community, league, alliance, f overthrow, takeover, ousting, deposition; bloodless coup, palace revolution, rebellion, revolt, insu path, track, way, classes, itinerary

COSMO = world -

election

refined, polished, elegant, suave, urbane secret, furtive, clandestine, surreptitious, stealthy simpering, coquettishness, flirtatiousness, skittishness, shyness, modesty, bashfulness, reticence, insensitive, blundering, dense, thick, vacuous, mindless, witless, oafish cowardly, lily-levered, fainthearted, pigeon-hearted, spiritless, spineless, timid, timorous, fearf acceptance, belief, credibility,

uncouth overt, above board brazenness

CUR, COUR = run -

intelligent

brave, courageous

suspicion

authority, confidence documents, papers, bona fides, references

CRED = belief, trust CRED = belief, trust

integrity, reliability, unreliability trustworthiness, sincerity, authority nave, trusting, gullible, innocent, shrewd unsuspecting, uncritical upsurge, increase,

buildup, -

loudening, swelling, climax hemispherical, curved, semi- circular, hemispherical downhearted, downcast, cheerful despondent, disconsolate significant, serious, dangerous, stable

CRED = belief, trust cred = belief, trust CRES/C RET = grow CRES/C RET = grow CRIM/C RIT = judge, accuse, separate , criminal, incrimin ate, discrimi nate, criterion, critical, critic -

decisive, vital, important bad-tempered, ill-tempered, good-humoured, sweet-natured irritable, irascible, moody, cantankerous, waspish, shrewish, grumpy primitiveness, simplicity, sophistication roughness, inaccuracy, lack of refinement enigmatic, mysterious, confusing, straightforward, clear. mystifying, perplexing, puzzling, obscure, abstruse, arcane. blamable innocent

recent, existing, in progress, up to outdated, ancient date, contemporary hasty, superficial, slight, desultory, thorough, complete, perfect careless

culp = fault, blame CUR, COUR = run cur, cour = run

smart, spruce, trim, debonair, neat, tidy, crisp, well dressed, well turned, well groomed, elegant, wicked, evil, iniquitous, heinous, noble, praiseworthy villainous, diabolical, fiendish alarm, depress, deter, encourage discourage, dishearten, dismay, intimidate indomitable, intrepid, doughty, timorous, timid plucky fashionable, in fashion, voguish, fashionable in vogue, modish, trendsetting, latest, smart, chic fiasco, failure, catastrophe, disaster, disintegration, mess, wreck, ruin, downfall, collapse, defea weaken, encumber, hinder, energised

incapacitate, hamper execute, guillotine, somebody's head wipe out, kill

cut

off -

DE = down, out, away, apart capt/cap it = head dec = ten, tenth DE = down, out, away, apart DE = away, apart, down -

condemn, run down, complain praise about, criticize, belittle, deprecate, disparage disparage, belittle, criticize

approve

conclude,

reason,

work

out, -

gather, infer, glean, divine, intuit, extrapolate, understand, conjectur mar, spoil, despoil, vandalize, beautify DE = down, out, away, apart

ruin, disfigure, mutilate

offensive, libellous, derogatory, complimentary

insulting, slanderous turning aside, turning, diversion, drawing away, deviation, divergence, declination, aberration. invalid, obsolete, useless, non- working, extant operational, outdated, redundant, out of use baseness, disgrace, dishonour, honour, exaltation, praise

de = down, out, away, apart de =

debasement, dismissal humiliated, demeaned, debased, proud, dignified

away de = down, out, away, apart GRAD, GRESS = to step, to go GRAD = to step,

cheapened worship, revere, venerate, demonize reverence, extol, exalt, adore, immortalize flood, rush, overwhelm, inundate, -

to go -

lav/lau/lu crazy, uncontrolled, manic, calm = wash MENT = mind -

frenzied, frantic popular, vernacular, colloquial, formal idiomatic, vulgar, common, informal, everyday, non-literary objection, protest, protestation, complaint, dispute, dissent, carping, cavilling, recalcitrance, op sedate, modest, retiring, diffident, bold

reserved, shy, decorous describe, detail, relate, narrate, recount, unfold exhaust, reduce, diminish, use -

de = down, out, away, apart de = down, out, away, apart

up, run down, lessen, drain

disgraceful,

shameful, admirable

dishonourable, disreputable posture, bearing, behavior, carriage, demeanor, mien deplore, abhor, despise, execrate, praise

port = to carry -

criticize, censure, condemn mock, taunt, scoff, sneer, slur, encourage, advise, guide, cheer, rid/ris = gibe inspire, stimulate, incite laugh insulting, offensive, critical, complimentary roga/rog belittling discern, detect, comprehended vandalize, lay waste to at = ask sacr/san ct = sacred, holy sacr/san ct = sacred, holy -

miss out consecrate

vandalize, lay waste to

consecrate

bandit, criminal, outlaw, renegade, marauder, raider, robber, lawbreaker, villain, thug, ruffian, ho distracted, anxious, worried, calm distressed, fraught, frantic, reckless, hopeless, serious devastation, destruction, ruin, ruination, vandalism, depredation, despoilment, plunder unfocused, random, methodical

sper hope -

suit/sal/s il/sault = resilient, exultant, salient, somersa ult, desultor y,

indiscriminate,

half-hearted,

haphazard imprisonment, incarceration, confinement locking

arrest, release up,

assault tain/ten/t ent/tin = hold, twist

discourage, dissuade, warn, caution, dishearten, demoralize abominate, despise, loathe, dislike intensely harmful, damaging, injurious, hurtful, inimical, deleterious, pernicious, ill, bad underhand, deceitful, dishonest, dishonourable, disreputable, unprincipled, unethical demolish, consume, gulp down, overcome dedicated, devoted, committed, loyal, faithful, staunch, genuine,

encourage love benign, beneficial

testa = witness -

above board

apathetic

VOR eat -

firm, steadfast, resolute, zealous attack, criticism, invective, tirade, denunciation delivery, elocution, speech, accent, enunciation, articulation, projection pronouncement, proclamation, direction, injunction, assertion, statement, command, commandment. pronouncement, proclamation, direction, injunction, assertion, statement, dictate, command, mandate. instructive, instructional, educative, educational, informative, informational reserve, hesitancy, reticence,

DIA

across DIC/DIC T = to say -

brashness

quietness, timidity slow, unhurried, tardy, quick, expeditious, fast unpunctual, lax, slack, sluggish, sluggardly, slothful dabbler, potterer, tinkerer, trifler professional

FID faith, trust -

tiny, small, little, petite, minute, enormous miniature, mini, minuscule, microscopic, compact, toy, midget, perceive, make out, detect, overlook, miss recognize, notice, observe, identify, determine, distinguish

discriminating, judicious, tasteful,

selective, undiscerning, indiscriminate refined, peace,

cultivated, cultured, sophisticated confusion, disturbance, harmony,

concord, CORD/ CARD dissension, strife, clash agreement, corporation = heart careful, cautious, chary, indiscreet circumspect, considerate, delicate, diplomatic, guarded separate, distinct, individual connected DIS = apart, away tell apart, separate, classify, equate CRIM/C RIT = judge, accuse, separate , criminal, single out, differentiate, incrimin ate, discrimi nate, criterion, critical, distinguish critic scorn, deride, contempt, belittle, respect, value undervalue, slight, despise discharge, eject, emit, expel, retain 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, complimentary dissimilar, unlike, varying, various. unemotional, unsentimental, unruffled, unperturbed, impassive, composed, temperate, sober, placid unemotional, non-emotional, emotional unsentimental, emotionless, impassive, nonchalant, cool, collected, comp

dis apart,

away dis = apart, away -

dis-not, apart, away

bestow, allot, hand out, distribute, withhold dole out, mete out uneasiness, anxiety, concern, calmness worry, foreboding, alarm evade, stall, quibble, put off, -

dither dissimulate, pretend, deceive, feign, act, masquerade, sham, fake, bluff, counterfeit, pose, posture broadcast, spread, publish, publicize, circulate spread, distribute, propagate, proclaim,

spers/sp ar = scatter quie = quiet simu/si mi = same, similar -

sem

publicize, disperse,

dissipate, broadcast disagreement, argument, dispute, agreement, acceptance demur, disapproval, objection. squander, misspend, waste, throw away, lavish, expend, run through, go through. immoral, depraved, debauched, upright

seed DIS = apart, away, not -

dissipated immoral, depraved, debauched, upright, ascetic, pious

dissipated disagreement, dissension, harmony conflict, difference balloon, bloat, inflate, increase deflate

balloon, bloat, inflate, increase

deflate

warp, disfigure, twist, bend, alter

straighten

solu/solv = loosen, free solu/solv = loosen, free son = sound tend/ten s/tent = stretch tend/ten s/tent = stretch tors, tort = twist VERT/V ERS = to turn VEST = clothing

hesitate, falter, waver, vacillate, oscillate, temporize. deflect, switch, reroute, sidetrack, focus avert rid, deny, deprive, rob

invest with

dogmatic, rigid, inflexible, liberal, flexible uncompromising, unyielding, adamant, insistent, pontifical, authoritari determined, resolute, purposeful hesitant, half-hearted persistent, persevering depression, melancholy, gloom, happiness glumness, downheartedness, dejection, despondency, heartache, unhappi miserable, dejected, sad, woeful, cheerful mournful mournful, woeful, sad, unhappy scholarly, studious,

cheerful

DOL = pain, sorrow -

academic, -

scholastic, bookish, book-loving, intellectual, erudite, educated, le betray, cheat, defraud, trick, be loyal, play it straight. hoodwink, mislead, deceive, swindle, break one's promise, to be dislo fearless, dauntless, determined, timid resolute, indomitable unfriendly, forbidding, -

morose, cheerful, friendly

sour, gruff, dismal dullness, boringness, tedium, excitement monotony, dreariness, lifelessness, barrenness, mediocrity, mundanenes cruel, oppressive, drastic lenient, considerate dull, drab, uninteresting, flat, dry, exciting banal, bland, insipid, colourless, lifeless, sterile, tedious, mellifluous, euphonious, soothing, mellow importune, solicit, petition, plague, harass, hound coercion, compulsion, force, pressure, intimidation, threats, constraint, enforcement. listen in, spy, intrude, monitor, tap, wiretap, record, overhear. cheerful, joyful, cheery, jaunty harsh free will

depressed

extensive, comprehensive, varied, narrow diverse, catholic rapturous, blissful, elated, miserable euphoric decree, order command, commandment, mandate, proclamation, pronouncement, dictum, dictate, fiat, pro impudence, impertinence, cheek, timidity insolence, audacity, temerity gushy, fulsome, enthusiastic

dict = to

say -

restrained

FUS pour fus

gushing,

gushy,

unrestrained, restrained extravagant,

unreserved,

enthusiastic, ebullient, exuberant demonstrative, gushing, reticent, restrained, reserved enthusiastic insensitive, inconsiderate, egoistic altruistic appalling, terrible, awful marvellous, fantastic

door, outlet, way out

entrance

flair, stylishness, elegance, grace, clumsiness poise, suaveness draw out, extract, evoke, bring forth persuasive, expressive, articulate, inarticulate fluent, strong, forceful, powerful, potent, silver-tongued, luci -

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

thin, skeletal, scrawny, scraggy, fat, corpulent angular, starved, underfed, cadaverous, shrivelled untie, release, unfetter, unshackle enslave begin, start, commence, undertake, venture into, launch into, institute, initiate.

LUC/LU M/LUS = light, shine -

MAN hand -

adorn,

emboss,

beautify, -

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

embroider misuse, cheat, steal

entangle, enmesh, confuse with

correction, rectification; improvement, improve, enhancement, enhancing, polishing, refinement, clar renowned, noted, esteemed, unsung prominent ambassador, envoy, agent, messenger inflammatory, controversial, contentious, sensitive, delicate, difficult, problematic, touchy, awkwa identify, sympathize, relate to, commune heaven, the heavens, the sky, the upper regions, the stratosphere, the azure repeat performance, extra performance, additional performance, replay, repeat, repetition. hamper, hinder, impede free, unburden

MIN = mind mis/mit = to send -

EN, EM = in, into DEMOS = people -

imperilled, damaged, jeopardized prevalent

injured, -

determination, fortitude, patience, perseverance, persistence,

pertinacity, resolution, stamina, str cause, create, stimulate, prompt -

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

augment, boost

develop,

increase, -

boredom, tedium, lethargy, languor, restlessness, malaise, dissatisfaction understanding, arrangement, agreement, entente cordiale, covenant, settlement, deal, alliance, treat fascinating, entrancing, enchanting, bewitching, captivating, charming, beguiling, enrapturing, deli tempt, allure, lure, persuade,

animation contentment

boring, dull

repel

EN, EM = in, into -

inveigle, charm sobriquet, nickname, byname, title, name, label, tag, designation, description. synopsis, prcis, brief, enlargement,

expansion, tome = cut, a abridgement, digest, contraction, piece of, condensation augmentation, increment slice calmness, equability, self-control, perturbation, agitation, distress ANIM = mind, spirit, poise soul equilibrium, balance, evenness, imbalance symmetry, parity, equality, equity, stability, steadiness, poise. ambiguous, uncertain, indefinite, clear, plain, obvious, distinct, lucid voc/voc indeterminate, puzzling, doubtful, obscure, involved, hazy, waveri hermit, solitary, ascetic coenobite. corrosion, attrition, wearing down a/vok/vo w = call, word ROD/R OS = graw ERR = wander -

sinful,

naughty,

delinquent, innocent, well bahaved

misbehaving artificial, substitute, imitation, genuine synthetic, fake, false, mock, simulated, pseudo, bogus, sham, spu well-educated, scholarly, ignorant knowledgeable, intellectual, cultured, widely read abstain from, refrain from, indulge in forswear, renounce

rud = rough, crude -

abstruse,

obscure,

arcane, simple, familiar

recondite adopt, embrace, take up, take to, accept, welcome, back, champion, abet, encourage, prefer, aid, def engrave, inscribe, carve, incise, chisel, score, notch, imprint, impress, stamp, print, prink. spirit, character, atmosphere, climate, mood, feeling, temper, tenor, flavour, essence, quintessence ceremony, civility, conventions,

reject, oppose

courtesy, decency, politeness. polite, mild, understated, dysphemistic softened, indirect, neutral, evasive, diplomatic, coded, newspeak pleasant-sounding, sweet- sounding, mellow, mellifluous, dulcet, sweet, honeyed, lyrical, silvery, si ecstasy, joy, rapture, jubilation, misery, depression excitement rapturous,

jubilant,

joyous, miserable

EU = good, well PHOR = to carry thanatos = death vad/vas = go VID/VIS = to see VOC/VO CA/VOK /VOW = call, word -

ecstatic, exhilarated, excited -

disappearing, fading away cagey, slippery, shifty, equivocal, ambiguous, vague confirmation, data, facts, verification, support, substantiation suggest, remind, induce, stir up

permanent frank, straight forward -

derive,

descend,

develop, -

emerge, grow, improve, mature, modify gradually, progress, unfold

aggravate, deepen, intensify

EX, EC = out, out of dignified, esteemed, respectable degraded, denounced, disgraceful alt/alti = high infuriate, incense, anger, annoy, irritate, madden, enrage, inflame, antagonize clear, pardon, acquit, exonerate, convict CULP = fault, absolve blame urging, encouragement, discouragement persuasion, pressure, pressurization, pushing, insistence, incitement, goadin disinter, unearth bury EX, EC = out, out of critical, crucial, vital trivial, unimportant meagre, inadequate, scanty, ample, generous paltry, miserly acquit, absolve, forgive, vindicate, charge, convict 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, supporter, ONER = burden -

show slow

PON/PO S = put,

model, exemplar present, put forward, set forth, proffer, offer, advance, propose, propound, frame, give an account removal, debarment, dismissal, admission exclusion, discharge, ejection, rejection. erase, remove, delete, efface, rub out beautiful,

place -

elegant,

graceful, crude

magnificent, superb. overgenerous, excessive, thrifty grandiose, wasteful, immoderate, overstated

vag wander

liberate, detach, extract

get entangled

animated, boisterous, buoyant, gloomy eager, ebullient, effervescent. thrilled, overjoyed, happy, elated, miserable

EX = make suit/sal/s il/sault = resilient, exultant, salient, somersa ult, desultor y,

proud legendary, mythical, mythic, real, historical mythological, fabulous, folkloric, heroic, traditional, fictitious invention, concoction, piece of fiction, fiction, falsification, falsity, lie, falsehood, fib, decep flippant, flip, glib, frivolous, serious waggish, whimsical accurate, circumstantial, correct, false, fictional demonstrable, empirical, faithful, genuine, matter-of-fact, objec erroneous, misleading, mythical, truthful deceptive, wrong erring, errant, imperfect, flawed inactive, dormant, quiet, slack, slow flat, idle, static high voice, high-pitched voice, high-pitched tone, piercing tone, ear piercing tone. improbable, unlikely, implausible, scarcely credible, difficult to

assault -

infallible busy -

FAL/FA LS = deceive -

credible, likely

believe, dubious, doubtful. passive acceptance, resignation, acceptance, stoicism, defeatism, pessimism, pred negativism, gloom,

enigmatic,

mysterious, -

impenetrable, incomprehensible, unfathomable, opaque, profound, deep. tiredness, exhaustion, lethargy silly, foolish, inane, puerile energy, vigour intelligent, sensible -

gaffe, blunder, mistake, indiscretion, impropriety, solecism, gaucherie, peccadillo obsequious, servile, sycophantic, flattering, ingratiating, unctuous useless, worthless, incompetent, inefficient, inept, lazy, idle,

slothful, indolent, shiftless, spir avid, ardent, enthusiastic, eager, apathetic zealous, passionate, fanatical obsession, compulsion, mania shape, trim, fitness,

FERV = boil -

physical -

fitness, health, state of health, condition, form, repair, state, ord animosity, and bitter dispute antagonism, conflict, dispute, grudge, hostility. untruthful, fictional real -

trivial, petty, trifling, insignificant, important, large unimportant, inconsequential,

FICT/FA CT = make, produce -

inconsiderable, negligible, p loyalty, constancy, devotedness, disloyalty, infidelity. devotion, commitment, adherence wicked, cruel, vicious, evil, kind, humane, benevolent nefarious, unspeakable, brutal, brutish, savage, barbaric, barbarous, titular head, nominal leader, front man, cipher, token, mouth-piece, puppet, instrument, man of stra

dutiful, devoted, loyal, faithful, compliant, respectful, dedicated, affectionate, loving. stimulus, stimulation, boost, encouragement, incitement, incentive, impetus, inducement, motivation, skill, expertise, flair, subtlety skill, subtlety, expertise, flair, knack, panache. fussy, fastidious, punctilious, overcritical, difficult, awkward intermittent, sporadic, spasmodic, broken, disturbed, disrupted,

curb

constant

patchy, irregular, variable, uneven obsession with, preoccupation with, mania for, monomania, fetish, addiction, complex, neurosis, comp blatant, glaring, obvious, overt, unobtrusive, slight 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 1 vary, differ, shift, change, alter, be steady waver, swing, oscillate, alternate, rise and fall bewildered, mystified, bemused, perplexed note, marginal note, annotation, comment, gloss, aside, incidental remark, digression, parenthesis. premonition, presentiment, calm threatening, sinister, menacing, apprehension, ominous surrender, relinquish, handover, retain yield, sacrifice, renounce, give up sad, miserable, dejected, happy despondent, disconsolate, abject. FORE = before -

strength, strong point, speciality, talent, special ability, skill, bent, gift, claim to fame. frank, direct, straightforward, secretive, dishonest honest, candid, open, sincere, straight, blunt chance, unexpected predictable resolute, determined, full of determination, purposeful, purposive, resolved, decided, adamant, firm disturbance, quarrel, scuffle, brawl, affray, tussle, melee peevish, complaining, restless, even-tempered awkward, testy, touchy grumpy, grouchy, crotchety, contented, affable cantankerous, peevish evil, devil frantic, wild, frenzied,

FRAG/F RAC = break -

angel hectic, calm

fraught, feverish agitation, delirium, derangement, excitement, fever, fit, fury, hysteria, insanity distressed, upset, miserable, unsettled, uneasy, ill at ease, uncomfortable, agitated, distraught, s lightheartedness, levity, jocularity, gaiety fun, silliness, zaniness, giddiness, flippancy thrifty, sparing, economical, saving, careful, cautious. protest, rail, rage, rant declaim

seriousness

extravagant -

official, office-bearer, office- disloyalty, treachery holder, public servant, civil servant, bureaucrat, administrator. salvo, volley, barrage, bombardment, cannonade, burst, blast, hail, shower, rain, stream, blitz, dis

blunder,

mistake,

error,

slip, -

indiscretion, impropriety, breach of etiquette, miscalculation, gauch deny, dispute, contradict, repudiate, declare untrue, challenge, oppose, contest, disprove, debunk walk, step, stride, pace, tread, manner of walking, way of walking, bearing, carriage, comportment, annoying, vexing, infuriating, maddening, irksome jaunt, run, roam, wander, travel, gad, flit, range, rove, ramble, traipse, stray. a plenty, in abundance, in profusion, in great quantity, in large numbers, by the dozen. spur, prod, motivate confirm -

pleasurable -

demotivate

stratagem, machination, scheme, tactic, manoeuvre lanky, rangy, wiry, stringy, bony, squat angular, skinny, spindly, scrawny, thin, spare, gaunt, awkward, g muddled, jumbled, confused misquoted, misstated massive, colossal gaudy, lurid, loud, over-bright, harsh, glaring, violent, flashy, showy gather, collect, accumulate, amass, assemble, hoard, stockpile. talkativeness, garrulousness, loquacity, volubility, verbosity, long-windedness, chattiness, effusiv rodomontading, blustering gawky, inelegant,

tiny drab, tasteful

taciturnity

humble, modest

graceless, elegant, sophisticated

ungraceful, inept descent, ancestry,

descent, -

lineage, progeniture

gen = birth, race, creation

descent, ancestors, descendants, -

forebears, pedigree cohort, creation,

invention, destruction

making birth, start, beginning

death, culmination

heredity, inheritance

friendly, affable, cordial, congenial, amiable, warm, approachable, friendliness, warmth, affability, cordiality, amiability racial killing, massacre, wholesale slaughter, mass slaughter, wholesale killing, mass murder, exter kind, variety, genus, sort, field

unfriendly, morose

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

unfriendliness gen = birth, class, kin

relevant, pertinent, applicable,

irrelevant

GEN = birth, race, creation -

macabre, grisly, gruesome, grotesque, ghastly, morbid, perverted flimsy, shoddy, insubstantial, rickety, ramshackle, thrown together, makeshift, inferior, poorquali cautiously, carefully, circumspectly, delicately, warily, charily. obtain, get, take, draw, derive, extract, cull, garner, gather, reap, select sparkle, twinkle, glint, gleam, shimmer, glimmer, flicker, blink, wink. abundance, excess, overabundance, overflow, plenty

carelessly, recklessly

scarcity, dearth

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

frustrating

GRAD/ GRESS = step GRAD/ GRESS = step GRAT = pleasing grat = please, favour GRAT = pleased grat = pleasing GRAV/G RIEV = heavy grav, griev = heavy greg = herd, crowd GRAV, GRIEV = heavy grav, griev = heavy GRAV/G RIEV = heavy -

gratuitous, complimentary, without charge for something payment appreciation, gratefulness unjustified, unnecessary severe, weighty,

ingratitude

needless, necessary, justified

momentous, jovial, happy

crucial, critical, important, vital severity, importance, magnitude, insignificance significance, enormity extroverted, expressive, reserved, reclusive unreserved, expansive, companionable pain, misery, unhappiness, heartache, anguish, angst criticism, accusation, grumble, moan severe, serious, dire, heinous, jovial, happy terrible, dreadful stern, forbidding, uninviting, amiable, pleasant unapproachable, aloof, distant, formidable, strict, dour, harsh gruesome, ghastly, frightful, pleasant, attractive horrid, horrifying, fearful, hideous, macabre, horrible, horrendous, g enthusiasm, relish, appetite, delight, glee, pleasure, satisfaction, gratification throaty, husky, gruff, gravelly, growly, growling, croaky, harsh, rough, rasping, grating, jarring,

locale,

environment,

territory, -

surroundings, habitation, haunt regular, visitor, familiar face, regular, patron, frequenter, haunter overused, overworked, vapid, stale, trite serene, calm, pleasant, balmy, tranquil, mild mark, sign, indicator, indication, feature, characteristic, trait, attribute, property. clumsy, bungling, incompetent,

passing trade, tourist

HABIT/ HIBIT = have, hold -

original, fresh stormy -

expert

amateurish, inept, maladroit. ashamed, guilty-looking, confident, frank sheepish, abashed, abject, cowed, cringing, downcast, crestfallen, woebegon slapdash, chaotic, jumbled, orderly, planned messy unlucky, wretched, luckless, ill - fortunate, lucky fated herald, sign, indicator, prelude

hap = by chance hap = by chance -

herald,

sign

of,

indicator, -

indication, signal, prelude, portent diehard, staunch, dedicated, moderate committed, steadfast, hard-line, dyed-in-the-wool, extreme, entrenched, uncompromising, blunt, forthright, mild frank, honest, direct, tough,

critical, condemnatory, unsparing, distressing, traumatic, upsetting, heartening heartbreaking, heart-rending, shocking, disturbing. haughtiness, superciliousness, humility, modesty loftiness, arrogance, pride refuge, retreat, shelter, sanctuary, asylum, place of safety, place of security, port in a strom, la

make progress, make strides, gain ground, progress, advance, proceed, move, get on, get ahead, shape cheer, raise, comfort, reassure, console, boost, buoy, revitalize, encourage, energize, exhilarate, sincere, genuine, unfeigned, earnest, profound, deep, wholehearted, ardent, fervent, passionate jeer, taunt, jibe at, disrupt, interrupt, harass. bragging, intimidating epicurean, extravagant, intemperate, luxurious, sensual, sybaritic, pleasure-loving, selfindulgent leadership, dominance, supremacy, control leadership, dominance, dominion, supremacy, ascendancy, predominance, primacy, authority, sovereignt atheistic, blasphemous

retrogress, stagnate

dishearten

insincere

modest temperate, abstemious, austere

self-government self-government

orthodox

unyieldingly accessibly heretical, dissenting, profane, orthodox sacrilegious, deviating mixed, diverse, assorted, various homogeneous assorted, mixed, various, diverse homogeneous

ugly, unsightly, repulsive, beautiful repellent, revolting, gruesome, disgusting, grotesque, monstrous, grim boisterous, cheerful, cheering, entertaining, jolly, jovial, lively, merry, mirthful, rollicking, up ancient, old, grizzled, venerable young complete, entire narrow

hairein = to take, choose hetero = other hetero = other GEN = birth, class, kin ; HETER O = different -

hol = whole

destruction, devastation

unsophisticated, unpolished, sophisticated unrefined, plain, simple, rustic, folksy, artless, modest, natural, coa killing, shooting, slaughter, stabbing uniform, identical, unvarying, consistent, similar, undistinguishable sharpen, make sharp, whet, grind, file, put an edge on. horrifying, frightful, fearful, awful, terrible, shocking, appalling, grim, hideous, grisly, ghastly exhortatory, moralistic, homilectic, didactic, pedagogic hastily, hurriedly, speedily, quick, fast, rapidly, swiftly, without delay, in haste, headlong, post arrogance, conceit, modesty conceitedness, haughtiness, pride, vanity speed, rush, race, chase, bolt, bowl, dash, careen, sweep, whizz, buzz, zoom, flash, blast, charge, wired, agitated, energetic, restless lethargic

hol = whole -

homo = humans HOMO = same -

heterogeneous

blunt -

at moderate speed

exaggeration, overstatement

understatement

nozzle, plunger, needle

supposed, imaginary

real

theoretical,

speculative, real, actual

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

conjectured, notional, imagined, supposed

obsession, fixation, passion, mania, compulsion, preoccupation, enthusiasm, infatuation, addition, f distinctive, individual, characteristic, distinguishing, peculiar shame, humiliation, disgrace, stigma scribbled, scrawled,

honour legible

lect, leg, lex = read, speak -

indecipherable doomed, blighted, condemned, damned, cursed, ill-starred, illomened, jinxed, unfortunate, hapless uninformed, ignorant, untaught, not conversant, uneducated perfectly, pristinely, flawlessly, faultlessly, specklessly inherent, intrinsic, innate, latent, essential, fundamental, basic, ingrained, natural confine, intern, incarcerate, imprison, detain deadlock, dead end, stalemate,

literate bad, damaged transcendent

LITERA = letter -

release, free -

checkmate, standstill, halt, stop flawless, faultless, unblemished, imperfect, sinful spotless, stainless indigent, destitute, penniless, well off, wealthy needy, poor, impoverished arrogant, authoritarian, autocratic humble impulsion, motion, thrust, drive, cautious, considered

PEC = money PET/ PETIT = seek, go

movement meaning, sense, essence, gist, drift, purport, message, thrust, substance, sum and substance, implic unrehearsed, unprepared, unscripted, extempore, improvised, spontaneous, unstudied, unpremeditated, impetuously, rash, reckless, cautious incautious

toward -

attribute, ascribe, assign, credit, accredit, chalk up disability, incapability,

inability, ability, capability

debility, impairment, indisposition, unfitness, powerlessness, enrage, infuriate, anger, madden, placate, please send into a rage, outrage, inflame, exasperate, antagonize, provok relentless, continual, never- intermittent, occasional ending, unremitting, ceaseless, constant, persistent developing, impending, growing, full-blown emerging, inceptive disposition, tendency, bent, bias, unconcern, affection, attachment, -

CEDE/C ESS = yield, to go -

indifference, clin/cliv

wish, neutrality, nonchalance, apathy, = slope, lean cogn = know -

desire, liking, fancy, allurement, h insouciance, heedlessness secretly, undercover, openly anonymously insignificant, unimportant, significant, unimportant immaterial, inessential, irrelevant, negligible, inappreciable, inconsi indisputable, indubitable debatable, controversial

contra = against CRIM/C RIT = judge, accuse, separate , criminal, incrimin ate, discrimi nate, criterion, critical, critic -

implicate,

give

away,

convict, exculpate

cause to look guilty binding, obligatory, mandatory, optional necessary, compulsory, required, essential

raid, sortie into, sally against

retreat

improper, unseemly, unbecoming, undignified, immodest, indecent, indelicate, indiscreet, immoral, sh poverty, penury, impoverishment, wealth, affluence, opulence impecuniousness, destitution impecunious, destitute, penniless, impoverished illness, ailment, disorder, sickness, affliction, malady, infirmity, malaise, disease, infection, up brain-wash propagandize, proselytize, inculcate, re-educate, persuade, convince, condition disciplin invincible, unconquerable, unbeatable, unassailable, impregnable, invulnerable, unsurpassable, unsha unquestionable, undoubtable, undeniable, irrefutable, sure, certain intoxication, insobriety, tipsiness unskilled, clumsy, all thumbs

CUR, COUR, CURS = run -

wealthy, affluent -

submissive, weak.

doubtful

sobriety, temperance skilful, talented

APT/EP T/APPR O = correct, fit, skill, ability FAL/FA LS = deceive -

foolproof, watertight, reliable, fallible, erring, imperfect surefire, flawless, dependable, failsafe minute, tiny, minuscule, extremely huge small, microscopic, indiscernible, imperceptible, inappreciable inundation, inrush, stream, flood, incursion contravene, violate, transgress, obey, comply with break, breach, disobey, defy, flout, overstep, exceed introduction, instillation, removal, abrogation implantation

fus = pour

inventive, creative, imaginative, unimaginative original, clever, innovative,

resourceful, gifted, enterprising naivet, innocence, simplicity, disingenuous, artful sincerity, trustfulness ungrateful, unthankful, grateful, obliged unappreciative charm, win, captivate

GEN = birth, class, kin grat = please, favour grat = please, favour habit/hib it = have, hold -

repel, disgust, repulse

restrain,

reduce,

stall,

hinder, encourage

hamper harmful, injurious, detrimental, helpful, advantageous deleterious, pernicious, damaging, hurtful, dangerous, destructive, order, ruling, direction, directive, command, instruction, demand, decree, edict, dictum. natural, native, instinctive, acquired intrinsic, inherent inoffensive, unobjectionable, obnoxious unexceptionable, unoffending, harmless, mild, peaceful, gentle, tame, insinuation, implication, hint, suggestion, intimation, overtone inquiry, examination, inquisition, -

NAT/NA S/NATE = born -

QUER/ QUES/Q UIS/QUI RE =

post-mortem inquiry, investigation, inquisition, probe, review, study, survey,

question -

analysis, exploration, scrutiniza questioning, inquiring, interested, disinterested

QUER/ QUES/Q UIS/QUI RE =

nosy, probing, intrusive

question

unquenchable,

avid,

ravenous, quenchable

greedy, unappeasable enigmatic. mysterious, expressive inexpressive inanimate, lifeless, inorganic inert, insensate, unconscious, comatose, anaesthetized, desensitised, menacing, subtle, dangerous beneficial

sat/satis = enough, satiate, saturate -

stealthy, subtle, surreptitious, straightforward sneaking, crafty suggest, hint, indicate, intimate impertinent, impudent, impolite, polite uncivil wakefulness, restlessness -

sed/sid/ sess = sit, settle sin = curve SOMN/ SOP = sleep surg/sur rect = rise super/su r = above SURG/S URREC

untroubled, nonchalant uprising,

blas,

heedless, anxious, concerned dissatisfied, loyal

insurrectionary insoluble, impossible, intractable, easy undefeatable, overwhelming uprising, rebellion

content

mediation, intermediation, negotiation, arbitration, conciliation, intervention, interceder, arbitra provisional, intervening, pro tem, permanent

T = rise -

INTER, IT, ITER = between

acting provisional, intervening, pro tem, permanent

, among INTER, IT, ITER = between

acting

, among

throw

in,

exclaim,

interpolate, -

INTER, IT, ITER = between

speak, interpose, cut in intruder, encroacher, trespasser, invader, infiltrator, unwanted person, uninvited guest, immigrant, ceaseless, everlasting, incessant, finite perpetual, never-ending discontinuous, blinking, flashing, constant

, among -

term end INTER,

IT, ITER = between sporadic, broken, alternating detain, hold, confine release , among INTER, IT, ITER = between insert, interpose, introduce, , among INTER = between implant, add, incorporate mutiny, rebellion, uprising, rising, , among reg/rec = related to king, revolt mediate, arbitrate, intercede, get keep away rule VEN/VE NT/VEN involved, intrude, happen bully, frighten, coerce, terrorize, encourage overawe, daunt accent, delivery, inflection, modulation, sound, pronunciation, speech-pattern, pattern, tone inflexible, obdurate, obstinate, pig-easygoing headed, wilful inflexible, unbending, complaint, flexible uncompromising, unshakable, resolute, stubborn, obdurate tract = draw, pull I = come tim = fear a

heroic, bold, brave, courageous, timorous, timid

daring, gallant, valiant interest, fascinate, attract, draw, lure, tempt, tantalize, tempt, rivet, absorb, engross swamp, overwhelm, deluge, dessicate, parch, scorch engulf, submerge harden, toughen, seasoned, sensitize

TREP/T REM = shake, fear -

unda wave -

habituate, familiarize abuse, insult, vituperation, praise expletive, swearing, curse, denunciation, censure, revilement, vilifica cajole, wheedle, wax, persuade, convince, talk, tempt inauguration divestiture revitalizing, energizing, refreshing, tiring reviving, verifying, bracing,

VEST = clothing -

rejuvenating, enlivening, restor unshakable, unassailable, vulnerable, conquerable unconquerable, indomitable, insuperable, impregnable, indestructible call up, pray to, raise, cite -

VICT/VI NC/VAN O = conquer VOC/VO CA/VOK /VOW = call, word -

reflex, reflexive, automatic, knee- jerk, mechanical, unconditioned, spontaneous, instinctive, instin bit, mite, speck, scrap, shred, ounce, scintilla, atom, jot, title, whit, little bit, particle, frac irritable, short-tempered, dyspeptic, cantankerous irritating, annoying, vexing, pleasant, agreeable vexatious, galling, exasperating, displeasing, grating, disagreeable, repeat, recapitulate, go over again, rehearse, restate, reiterate.

wandering,

roving,

roaming, sedentary, settled

IT/ITER = between

nomadic, peripatetic weary, fatigued, sapped

fresh

, among -

bitter, resentful, cynical, soured, optimistic distorted, disenchanted,

pessimistic, sceptical. boring, tedious, dreary, mundane, fascinating, uninspiring commonplace, routine danger, peril, endangerment, safety, security. insecurity, vulnerability joke, witticism, funny remark, gag, quip, sally, pun, play on words. get rid of, throw away, chuck out, load, accept

discard, ditch, abandon chauvinism, xenophobia, isolationism, sectarianism, hawkishness, militarism, belligerence, bellicosi jocular, cheerful sad, serious gaiety, cheerfulness, cheeriness, depression, sobriety merriment, happiness, joy, lightheartedness, jolliness, joviality prudent intersection, link, joint, seam rash, injudicious -

ject, jet = to throw, to throw -

jocus = joke -

stage, moment, occasion

point, point in time, time, moment, stage, period, phase -

validation, rationalization, excuse, -

jud = judge JUNCT/ JUG = join junct/jug = join JUNCT = join jur/jus = law, right JUR/JU S = law,

explanation childish, immature, callow, inexperienced

puerile, mature

right -

memento, souvenir, reminder, something to remember someone by, relic, remembrance, memorial, token. related, allied, connected, comparable, similar, like, alike, parallel, associated, corresponding, c prostrate oneself, bow, bowdown before, genuflect, bow and scrape, pay homage, show reverence, show prestige, cachet, glory, honour, status, standing, distinction, prestigiousness, fame, celebrity, re protracted, lengthy, backbreaking, painstaking contrived, stiff, strained, forced, unnatural, artificial, mannered, studied, affected, overdone, he tearful, weeping, crying, teary, sobbing, woeful, unhappy, depressed, miserable careless, lazy, lax, unenthusiastic,

unrelated

obscurity, infamy

victoriou

easy, simple natural

s team labor = work -

cheerful, laughing, happy

enthusiastic, excited

lukewarm, indifferent brief, concise, terse, incisive, verbose, long-winded compendious bemoan, bewail, deplore, regret, celebrate, rejoice. rue satirized, mocked slip, momentary failure, an end, gap theft, stealing, robbery, thievery, purloining, misappropriation stealing, robbery, thievery, purloining, housebreaking. generosity,

come to improve, strengthen pilfering, burglary, pilfering, burglary, liberality, meaner, miserliness

LAPS = slip -

bountifulness, bounty, benefaction lethargy, listlessness, weariness, vigour, energy languor, sluggishness, enervation, sloth, apathy slack, slipshod, negligent, stern, careful

neglectful, heedless, unmindful

freedom, scope, latitude, liberty, constraint, restriction flexibility, independence, licence bequest, inheritance, heritage, bequeathal, bestowal, benefaction, endowment, gift, patrimony, heirl beneficiary, inheritor, heir, heiress, recipient, receiver, payee, assignee sleight of hand, juggling, conjuring, magic, wizardry, illusion, dexterity. intelligible, understandable, decipherable, comprehensible,

illegible

clear horde, host, throng, multitude, crowd, drove, mass, mob, rabble, gang, swarm, flock, herd, body, pac lawful, reasonable unlawful, unreasonable

leg/lec/l ex = read, speak -

apathetic, idle, inactive, indolent vigorous, energetic, animated lazy. practical, realistic, prudent, excitable circumspect, pragmatic, wise, reasonable, sober -

leg = law, contract -

humour, cheerfulness, jokiness, gravity

flippancy glossary, word list

defamation, calumny, misrepresentation, scandal mongering tolerant, broadminded, moderate, freethinking, laissez-faire, noninterventionist unshackle, unfetter, free

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

narrow-minded, insular, parochial LIBER = conservative confine, fetter free LIBER = free

reprobate, debauchee, hedonist debauchee, profligate, lecher

puritan puritan

lucid, clear, plain, understandable, unintelligible intelligible, comprehensible, -

liber = free LIBER = free -

perceptible, coherent lingo, language, dialect, argot

recital, repetition, list, listing, catalogue, roll, inventory. honest, accurate, exact, unembroidered, unembellished, plain cultured, erudite, learned, literary, knowledgeable hateful, detestable, abhorrent, repulsive, odious, repugnant, repellent, disgusting, revolting. backdrop

figurative

LING/LI NGU = tongue litera =

illiterate, unlettered loveable, delightful, pleasant

letter LITERA = letter -

guide, guiding light, guiding star, role model, model, luminary,

loca = place -

exemplar, ideal, inspiration; crit asymmetrical, uneven, unequal, even, level, balanced askew, crooked talkative, garrulous, rambling, taciturn

locu/loq u/logue/l ogy/lix = speak,

long-winded, effusive fantasizer, romantic

practical, pragmatic

speech -

overcast, dark, leaden, grey, sunny, bright cloudy, gloomy mass-market, tabloid, pop, highbrow, intellectual popular, intellectually undemanding, lightweight, easy to understand, acc cogent, coherent, logical, complicated

reasoned, simple, plain money, cash, funds,

capital, -

luc/lum/l us = light, shine -

finance, riches, wealth, spoils, illgotten gains, profit, gain, procee

comical, foolish, stupid, farcical, sensible nonsensical, preposterous mournful, gloomy, sad, doleful

lud/lus = play -

cheerful, joyful

leading light, inspiration, leader, nobody, plebian expert, master, dignitary, celebrity, public figure, legend an insane person sane person glossy, gleaming, radiant, dull

shimmering, glistening gruesome, grisly, grim, morbid, ghastly plotting, cunning, crafty

gory, -

luna = moon lus = light, shine -

simple, artless

schemes, plots, intrigues, conspiracies, designs, plans, devices, ploys, ruses, tricks, wiles. turbulence, tumult, turmoil, uproar, commotion, disorder, jumble, disarray, chaos wonderful, brilliant, outstanding, modest, tawdry, cheap

bravura,

superlative,

splendid,

glorious noble, generous, honourable

selfish, mean, ignoble

tycoon

grandiloquence, loftiness, grandiosity, pompousness, pomposity, pretentiousness, bombast, rhetoric,

MAGN/ MAGNA /MAJ/M AS/MAX = great, big magna = big; anim = mind, spirit, soul magn/m agna = great, big -

masterpiece, tour de force, work -

of

genius,

stunning

success,

cinema etc., injure, wound,

hurt,

cripple, -

magn/m agna/ma j/mas/m ax = great, big magnate , majesty, magnitu de, master, magnu m opus, magnific ent, magnani mous, maximu m, magnify -

disable, put out of action, lame, incapicitate, impair, mar, mutilate, motive, motivation, impetus, driving force, incentive, impulse, cause, prime mover, reason, origin, normal, conventional, ordinary, orthodox, conformist, accepted, established recognized, common, usua incomplete, gawky, clumsy, expert -

ungainly,

gauche,

inept,

lumbering

mal = bad, maliciou s, malign, malice, maligna nt, malodor ous, malevol ence, malady, anomalo us, maladroi t

solecism, misuse

troublemaker, mischief-maker, agitator, dissentient, dissident, rebel, discontent complainer, grumbl ill will, malice, evil benevolence wicked, spiteful, mean benevolent

vol = free will vol = wish, will mal = bad, maliciou s, malign, malice, maligna nt, malodor ous, malevol ence, malady, anomalo us, maladroi t mal = bad, maliciou s, malign, malice, maligna nt, malodor ous, malevol ence, malady, anomalo us, maladroi t MAL = bad dat = to give

wicked, mean, spiteful, nasty, kind

cruel damaging, smear, libel, hurtful, praise

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

compulsory, obligatory mutilate, maim, disfigure, damage, injure, crush, crumple, hack, cut about, lacerate. jostle, shove, hustle, handle roughly, push, pull; maltreat, illtreat, mistreat, abuse, maul, moles display, show, exhibit, demonstrate, evince, reveal, express, declare proposal, program

optional, discretionary -

dat = to give -

hide

MAN

exploit, control, influence, manoeuvre, engineer, steer, direct, orchestrate, choreograph intrigue, gambit, scheme predatory, rapacious, thieving, vulturine, plundering sailor, seafarer, seaman be amazed, be astonished, be surprise, be awed, wonder, stare, gape, be dumbfounded, admire, applaud pretend to be, pose as, impersonate, simulate profess to be ramble, prattle, prate, blether, blither, drivel, rattle, chatter, jabber, gabble, babble individualist, rebel, dissident, conformist dissenter

hand man = hand, manual, manuscr ipt, emancip ate, manifest , manifest o, manipul ate, manoeu vre, manicur e man = hand MAN = hand MARI = sea -

sentimental, over-emotional, cool, dry cloying, sickly, saccharine, sugary, syrupy, sickening, nauseating, mau chaos, disorder, confusion, havoc, bedlam, pandemonium, tumult, uproar, turmoil, madness, maelstrom, tinker, intrude, butt in, pry leave alone

interfering, meddling, intrusive, prying, inquisitive, officious, importunate. average, ordinary, pedestrian, outstanding

MED/M EDI = middle -

commonplace mixture, medley, blend, mix, miscellany, diversity, collection tumult, disturbance, rumpus, commotion, disorder, brawl, fracas, fight, fray genial, jovial, jolly, cheerful, happy, merry exaggerated, histrionic, extravagant, over-dramatic, overdone, over-sensational, theatrical account, historical account, history, record, chronicle, annal(s), commentary, narrative, story, rep money-oriented, grasping, greedy, avaricious, acquisitive, covetous, venal, materialistic volatile, capricious, temperamental, excitable, fickle captivated

MED/M EDI = middle -

calm, stoical

altruistic, philanthropic

stable, steady, constant repulsed

fortitude, spirit, tenacity, resolve, determination, resolution, indomitability, gritty, fearless, courageous timid, timorous

average, ordinary

standard,

normal, -

MED/M EDI = middle -

environment, background, backdrop, setting, context, atmosphere, scene, 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, misc wrongdoing, evil deed, crime, felony, misconduct, offence calamity, disaster, misfortune, catastrophe epistle, note, communication,

vast, huge miserable, dejected

boon

hap = by chance

notification, memo, miss/mit = to send -

memorandum little bit, small amount, particle, degree, speck, fragment, scrap, crumb, grain, morsel method of working, method, way, manner, technique, style, procedure, approach, course of action, met obsession, fixation, idea, ruling passion, consuming passion, mania, compulsion, fetish, preoccupati boredom, tedium, dullness, uniformity, ennui, sameness resolution, fortitude, resolve, backbone, spine, mettle, firmness of purpose. confusion, chaos, muddle, tangle, entanglement, imbroglio, jumble, clutter, mire caustic, trenchant, biting, acerbic, sardonic traditions, practices, habits, usages

variation, variety, exicitment weakness, cowardice

MONO = one -

vague, uncritical -

customs, conventions, traditions, practices, procedures, habits,

usages waning, obsolescent, seen better thriving, recovering

days swindler, fraudster,

charlatan, imposter,

fraud, trickster,

MOR/M ORI/MO RT = death -

racketeer, hoaxer, sharper, quack diverse, numerous, various, homogenous varied, diversified, multiple,

multitudinous, multiplex, manifold diverse, many, numerous, varied, homogenous various, diversified, multitudinous, multiple, manifold, multifacet generosity, bountifulness, meanness, niggardliness magnanimity, lavishness, liberality grey, leaden, dull, dim, overcast, bright, sunny cloudy muffled, faint, indistinct, quiet, soft amplified softened, low, dull; hushed, whispered, lowered, stifled, su mangle, maim, disfigure, butcher, dismember, tear apart, lacerate, cripple, lame, disable, 1

hirelings opponents, adversaries the lowest point, lowest level, rock- zenith, acme, climax bottom innocent, unsophisticated, artless, sophisticated, disingenuous, ingenuous, inexperienced, worldly modest nasci = be born -

guileless, unworldly self-obsessed, conceited

growing, embryonic, incipient, young, fledgeling, evolving, emergent, rising, dawning sorcery, (black) magic, witchcraft, wizardry, occultism, enchantment, divination, demonology, voodoi sinful, evil, iniquitous, villainous, good, admirable criminal, heinous, atrocious

counteract, undo, reverse, vindicate contradict, wipe out, -ify, disprove, make invalid favouritism, partiality, impartiality partisanship, patronage, unfairness stressful anxious, worrying, fraught, nail-biting, tense, difficult, trying, worrisome, disquieting, irritated, cross, put out, irked, galled, vexed, exasperated, infuriated, upset, displeased, offende complain, object, moan, fuss, nag, carp, cavil, grumble, grouse negativity, cynicism

neg = not, deny -

paradise, heaven, Eden, bliss, hell, purgatory blessedness, ecstasy, joy, peace, serenity, tranquillity, enlightenme disagreeable, distasteful, pleasant displeasing, obnoxious, abhorrent calm, cool, unconcerned, collected, composed evasive, equivocal, temporizing, guarded, circumspect, wary, careful, prudent undistinguished, featureless, characterless, ordinary, commonplace unimportant person, person of no importance, person of no account, nobody, cipher, man of straw, not incomparable, matchless, unrivalled, unparalleled, peerless, unmatched, inimitable, unique, consumma surprised, stunned, dumbfounded, confounded, astounded, astonished, amazed remedy, cure, prescription, answer, magic formula, recipe for success weight. mediocre

anxious, concerned revealing, careless, indiscreet

distinctive, ordinary

somebody,

celebrity,

heavy -

hypothetical, theoretical, actual, genuine, real speculative, conjectural, suppositional, putative, conceptual, abstract, the new rich, parvenus, arrivistes, upstarts, social climbers,

vulgarians. probationary period, probation, trial period, test period, apprenticeship, training period, trainees toxic, poisonous, deadly, lethal, innocuous, safe, pleasant

venomous, injurious, deleterious fine distinction, subtle distinction, shade, shading, gradation, variation, modulation, degree, subt worthless, unimportant, inconsequential, valueless, trifling, trivial, insignificant, meaningless stubborn, adamant, inflexible, amenable, complaint, tractable unbending, unyielding, immovable, obstinate disguise, complicate, conceal clarify destroy, wipe out, annihilate, create, establish

NOC/NI C/NEC/ NOX = harm -

OB

against OB = against -

exterminate, extirpate, demolish, eliminate, eradicate, kill, decimat unconsciousness, insensibility, stupor, stupefaction, senselessness, blankness, darkness, coma, blac offensive, detestable, nasty delightful, pleasant, charming -

OB = against servile, slavish, sycophantic, insolent, bold, impudent, defiant, seq/sec swaggering, presumptuous, cringing, deferential, grovelling, contemptuous, arrogant, spineless, crouching hardened, intim = follow declining, waning, disappearing -

unruly, unmanageable, disorderly, calm, quiet, restrained rowdy, uncontrolled, truculent,

turbulent, uproarious, tumultuous

conspicuous,

prominent, unobtrusive, inconspicuous

OB

noticeable, obvious, pronounced, unmistakable, intrusive block up, obstruct, clog, choke against -

eccentric, crank, misfit, maverick, conformist nonconformist. repulsive, repugnant, disgusting, delightful, pleasant offensive, abominable revolting, repulsive, repellent, delightful, pleasant, agreeable repugnant, disgusting, offensive disgust, abhorrence, repugnance, approval, delight revulsion, repulsion, loathing, -

detestation, hatred, hate, execrati journey, voyage, trek, travels, quest, crusade, pilgrimage, wandering, journeying. unconventional, unorthodox, unusual, eccentric, outre, idiosyncratic, strange, bizarre, weird, pecul dictatorial, meddlesome, overzealous incongruous, unsuitable, discordant, out of place, out of keeping, jarring, dissonant, inharmonious invincible, unstoppable, supreme

self-effacing harmonious

powerless

arduous, difficult, heavy, tiring, easy tedious assault, attack, offensive, aggression, advance, charge, onrush, rush obligation, burden, duty -

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

ONER = burden -

multi-coloured, many-hued, prismatic, rainbow-like, kaleidoscopic, iridescent, lustrous, shimmering, generous, magnanimous, tight - fisted charitable, benevolent, beneficial, big-hearted, munificent, bountiful, liber

auspicious, propitious, favourable, advantageous, right harsh, cruel, brutal, repressive, crushing, tyrannical richness, luxuriousness, grandiosity, splendour enigmatic, cryptic, abstruse, unclear, obscure, confusing, mystifying, puzzling, perplexing debauched, wild, riotous, wanton, abandoned, dissolute, depraved,

disadvantageous, ill-timed lenient, humane restraint, simplicity -

puritanical, ascetic

bacchanalian, saturnalian deep, sonorous, strong, powerful, full-toned, rich, clear, round, resonant, reverberating. -

perceived, professed, seeming, real superficial, alleged, supposed exclude, shun, spurn, reject, welcome, accept, include repudiate, boycott shout, exclamation, cry, yell, howl, whoop, roar, scream, shriek, screech. weird, queer, offbeat, freakish, grotesque, zany, eccentric, bizarre, fantastic, unusual ban, bar, prohibit, forbid, veto, embargo, boycott, make illegal, disallow, proscribe, interdict. old-fashioned, outdated, outworn, dated ancient, archaic, antiquated, obsolete, disused, behind the weird, queer, outlandish, offbeat, freakish, grotesque weird, queer, outlandish, offbeat, freakish, grotesque, quirky, zany, eccentric start, starting point, beginning, arrival, birth, origin, inception, conception, opening, launch, in laurels tribute, cheers

DENT = tooth ; ORTHO = straight tend/ten s/tent = stretch -

ordinary, conventional permit, allow

commonplace, -

fashionable, modern

ordinary, normal ordinary

end, conclusion

criticism

service, maintain, repair, mend, fix up, rebuild, patch up, renovate, revamp, remodel, recondition, opening move, conciliatory move, approach, advances, feeler, signal, proposal, offer, tender, sugges overconfident, conceited, cocksure, smug, haughty, supercilious, disdainful, lofty, patronizing, arr tense, agitated, nervous, edgy, edge, keyed up, worked up, neurotic, overexcited, beside oneself, di -

modest, diffident, unassuming

peaceable, non-violent, non- hostile, aggressive, belligerent aggressive, mild, gentle plaudit, exaltation, extolment, censure, calumination encomium thanks giving

DERMA = skin -

criticism

spectacle, display, ceremony, ceremoniousness, magnificence, pomp, glory, splendour, grandeur, glamo pale, white, pasty, wan, ashen flushed, rosy universal remedy, solution, cure, magic potion, answer flair, elan, vivacity, gusto endemic local, concentrated

PAN all =

DEMOS bedlam, uproar, mayhem, racket evil, controversial peace, calm uncontroversial. = people pan = all mime = imitate -

suspicious, mistrustful, distrustful, fearful, insecure equality, equivalence, uniformity, inequality sameness, consistency, correspondence, congruity, congruence, lev

dire, bad, dreadful, awful, terrible, safe, conducive, good, suitable appalling narrow-minded, insular, narrow, limited, conservative. spasm, attack, fit, burst, bout, convulsion, seizure, outburst, outbreak, eruption, flareup, access miserly, mean, niggardly, frugal

cosmopolitan, liberal. -

broad-minded, -

generous, extravagant, lavish

expert, virtuoso, master, wizard, genius, artist, old hand, adept, professional, doyen, veteran, mae noble, titled, posh -

nationalist,

jingoist,

partisan, turncoat

compatriot misdemeanour, infraction, error, slip economic, fiscal economic, fiscal

misdeed, inspired, exciting -

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

tedious, monotonous, uneventful, tiresome, wearisome liking, fondness, preference, taste, relish, appetite, partiality, soft spot, love, passion, desire, repentant, contrite, regretful, remorseful, sorry, apologetic, rueful meditative, thinking, brooding, pondering, contemplative,

impenitent, unrepentant

PENS/P OND to weigh, to attach =

preoccupied, lost in thought impecunious, impoverished, wealthy destitute, indigent, needy travels, wanderings, journeys, voyages, expeditions brusque, imperious, high-handed, brisk, abrupt, summary, commanding, authoritative, dogmatic, autocr

continual, unceasing, everlasting

momentary, temporary, fleeting

treacherous, duplicitous, deceitful, faithful, loyal disloyal, faithless quick, brief, hasty, token, casual careful, thorough deadly, evil, mischievous, virulent, good, healthy,

per = through; ann/enn = year -

invigorating, PER = through wholesome, pure, innocuous, by, for, harmful, injurious, detrimental, advantageous, inoffensive, through out, preventing, pervasive, maligna excellent, fine, against presence, conserve, sustain, maintain, continue, eternalize perception, standpoint, viewpoint, -

side, angle astute, wise, sagacious, smart,

sharp discomposure, trepidation, worry, derangement, quiver, shock, turmoil, tumult, disturbance, commotio prevalent, penetrating, pervading, permeating, extensive, ubiquitous, omnipresent, rife, widespread alarmed, terrified, horrified, fossilized, scared peevish, bad-tempered, illtempered, pettish, cross, impatient, irritable, moody, sulky, snappish, c charitable, generous, considerate

SPEC/S PIC/SP ECT = look, see inattentive, dull spec/spi c/spect = look, see peace, quietness, tranquility, turb = composure, quietude, silence, shake, moderation, repression, apathy, inertia whirling -

good-humoured,

PETR = rock easy-going, -

affable misanthropic, miserly, selfish

apathetic, cold, cool, imperturbable, lethargic, passive, placid, sluggish, stoical, stolid, torpid

anthrop = mankind ; phil = love -

bogus, not genuine, sham, false, authentic, genuine fake, fraudulent, forged, feigned, spurious, counterfeit, pseudo; i face, features, countenance, profile, expression, facial expression masterpiece, magnum opus, masterwork, tour de force, showpiece, prize, gem, jewel, jewel in the crow inadequate, insufficient, tiny, small, minimal, trifling, paltry, pitiful, miserly, miserable, negli hold down, pin down, press down, restrain, constrain, hold fast, -

critical, important, serious, huge

immobilize, tie, bind, rope, fasten developer, innovator, ground- breaker, trailblazer, pathfinder, founder, front runner, architect expe fantasy, false hope, illusion, delusion, daydream, reverie, mirage, chimera intriguing, stimulating, interesting, bland, insipid, dull fascinating, colourful calm down, conciliate, mollify, enrage

plac/pac /peac = please, calm,

soothe, appease, assuage calm, equable, tranquil, excitable, temperamental imperturbable, unexcitable mournful, sad, wistful, doleful, pathetic, pitiful, melancholic, sorrowful, unhappy, wretched, woefu hackneyed, overused, banal, original, fresh clichd, trite, commonplace credible, reasonable, believable, unlikely, improbable likely, feasible, tenable, probable, possible, conceivable, imagin uncultivated, unrefined, lowbrow, refined, cultivated, sophisticated rustic, coarse, uncouth

peace -

vote, poll, referendum, ballot.

unconditional, unlimited, unrestricted, unqualified, absolute, complete, sweeping, comprehensive, pl excess, glut, surfeit, superfluity, dearth, scarcity surplus, inundation plunge, tumble, drop, sink, slump rise 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 contemplate, deliberate, -

PLE full -

congruity, conformity

ignoramus

PENS/P OND to weigh, =

muse, -

brood densely populated, heavily uninhabited, deserted populated, thickly populated, heavily settled, crowded, congested, packed omen, sign, indication, presage, warning, forewarning, harbinger, augury, signal, promise, threat, m imagine, conceive, speculate, -

to attach -

PON/PO S = put,

conjecture future generations, succeeding generations, those who come after us, the future. clean, filtered -

place -

forceful, powerful, effective, weak, impotent intoxicating, heady, compelling, persuasive

POT = potion, potable POT = power, drink

mixture, assortment, collection, selection, assemblage, medley, miscellany, melange, mix, variety, m 1

uncertain, insecure, unreliable, unsure, unpredictable, risky, hazardous area, zone, sector, district, section, quarter, region rule out, stop, prohibit, disqualify, exclude bright, talented, gifted ancestor, herald, predecessor, antecedent, pioneer, originator preference, partiality, liking, tendency, weakness, taste susceptibility, proneness, tendency, liability, inclination, disposition, vulnerability, weakness. predestine, destine, fate, doom, foredoom, predetermine, prescribe choice, right, sanction, due

safe, secure

permit slow -

pre before pre before PRE before PRE before pre = = = = =

before -

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

foreshadow, portend, augur, prophesy psychic, clairvoyant, discerning, perceptive overcome, win through, reign, fail succeed be evasive, be vague, cavil, lie, temporize self-righteous, smug, broad-minded, permissive sanctimonious, moralistic, sententious, prudish, puritanical, prim, strait-lac primitive, prehistoric, ancient, modern archaic, primal ancient, earliest, first, prehistoric, modern antediluvian, antique, primeval, primitive, primal

AEV, EV = age, era -

perfect, pure, spotless, faultless, dirty, spoilt unspoiled, untouched investigate, query, explore, -

pri/prim = first PROB/P ROV = truth, survey, prod prove integrity, uprightness, rectitude untrustworthiness PROB/P ROV = trust, prove liking, inclination, tendency, unconcern, neutrality, indifference CLIV = leaning, disposition, propensity, bent, bias, penchant, predispositio unbending, unyielding wasteful, slope, lean -

extravagant, thrifty, economical, parsimonious -

improvident, imprudent, thriftless irreverent, wicked, irreligious, pious sacrilegious, disrespectful offer, tender, present, extend, refuse, withdraw give, submit, volunteer, suggest, propose, put forward; hold out. excessive, overflowing, lavish, prodigal, extravagant, abundant, liberal ancestors, forefathers, forebears

pro = ahead, forth -

young , descedants, children

forecast, prediction, prophecy,

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

creative, plentiful verbose,

inexhaustible, flowery,

fruitful, unproductive rambling, concise

protracted, long-winded

pro = a lot LOCU/L OQU/LO GUE/LO GY/LIX = speak, speech

tendency, proclivity,

inclination,

partiality, -

PENS/P OND to weigh, to attach =

predisposition, predilection, forecast, -

susceptibility, penchan prediction,

prognostication, divination, augury proximity, closeness, nearness, adjacency, contiguity, vicinity. make illegal, bar, veto, disallow, include prescribe rule out, exclude, forbid hero, leading role, central character variable, mutable, kaleidoscopic constant, consistent etiquette, practice, set of rules minor character

scrib/scr ip/scriv = write proto = first proto first =

original, first example, first model, master, mould, template, framework, pattern, type, design, gui extend, prolong, stretch out, drag concise, brief out, spin out, expand, lengthen prolonged, extended, endless

shortened, curtailed

tract = draw, pull trud/trus = push,

flange, lip, outcropping, overhang, depression

protuberance, extension opportune, advantageous, inopportune favourable, propitious irritation, frustration, annoyance

thrust -

VOC/VO CA/VOK /VOW = call, word -

skilfulness, expertise, inability, ineptitude 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 mature, sensible pilfered, looted, thieved, robbed claim, lay claim, profess, pretend, set oneself up (as), appear, seem, allege. sell, supply, provide, furnish, cater, retail, deal in, carry, handle, auction, peddle, hawk timorousness, timidity, cowardliness, fearfulness picturesque, charming, sweet, attractive, pleasantly -

NOM/N YM/NO MEN = name -

bravery, fearlessness, courage modern, ugly integrated, included

quad/qu ar/quat = four, onefourth quer/qu es/quis/ quire = question QUER/ QUES/Q UIS/QUI RE = question quint = five -

nauseous, nauseated, bilious, sick funny, peculiar, curious, bizarre, ordinary, conventional, normal weird thwart, subdue, repress, bring about, prompt suppress, abolish complaining, peevish, fretful, agreeable 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, false, fictional eccentricity, foible, whim, notion, conceit, vagary, caprice, fan idealistic, romantic, extravagant, un business like, visionary

ordinary, average, normal, unusual, exciting mainstream, modest, plain, simple extreme, fanatical, overzealous, violent, maniacal, wild, passionate haggard, gaunt, hollow-eyed, drawn, pinched, tired, fatigued, drained, exhausted, washed out, unwell consequence, result, aftermath, outcome, effect, upshot, issue, sequel, complication, development, i berserk, out of control, wild, violent, frenzied, running amuck, rioting. sour, stale, rank, putrid, old

healthy

fresh

tirade, harangue, diatribe, broadside, verbal onslaught. usorious, extortionate, mercenary, generous materialistic bond, understanding, affinity, link, connection, empathy reconciliation, increased understanding, agreement, cooperation, harmonization, softening ecstatic, joyful, joyous, elated, bored, indifferent euphoric, transported, rhapsodic, ravished, enchanted, enthusiasti rare person / thing, rare bird, wonder, marvel, nonpareil, non such, one of a kind; anomaly, curiosi devastated, ruined, wrecked, gibberish, rambling, babbling, wild talk, incoherent talk, delirium. reject, spurn, refuse, decline, repudiate, disdain refute, deny, disprove, invalidate, negate defiant, rebellious, mutinous, wilful, perverse renounce, forswear, disavow, deny, repudiate, abjure, relinquish, abandon

port = to carry -

accept, welcome confirm amenable, docile, compliant reaffirm

accessible,

approachable, hostile, resistant

interested, sympathetic, friendly open-minded, responsive, resistant, unresponsive flexible, amenable, interested, attuned, susceptible, impressionable obscure, rare, esoteric, abstruse, commonplace arcane, recondite cloistered, withdrawn, ascetic, -

cap/capt /cept = to take, hold, sieze, receive, catch CEPT = receive, catch, seize clud/clus /claus/cl ois = cloister, cluster, reclusiv e -

secluded, solitary obscure, abstruse, arcane, esoteric option, possibility, alternative, resort, hope, remedy, choice accusation (s), counter charge (s), counterattack (s), retaliation (s) integrity, morality, correctness, decency recovering, convalescing, improving, mending, regaining, recovering evocative, suggestive, reminiscent, remindful unnecessary, extra, neeedless

straightforward, simple, familiar -

immorality -

rect = straight -

necessary

obstinate, stubborn, mulish, bull- obedient, manageable headed, obdurate, headstrong,

unda wave -

wayward, wilful, perverse, recalcitr disprove, rebut, confute, confirm demolish, explode, debunk, discredit, invalidate kingly, princely, majestic, low, poor, magnificent, splendid, noble,

humble,

dignified, dominant, paramount, sovereign, ignoble

plebian, REG/RE C = related to a king, rule

rule, administration, organization, management, command, system, establishment revert, retrogress, relapse, lapse, progress, improve backslide, slip back, drift back, subside, sink back, deteriorat restate, recap, retell -

reg/rec = related to king, rule a

IT/ITER = between , among laps slip =

answer, reply, response, retort, riposte, counter, sally revive, revitalize, renew, enfeeble regenerate, restore. deterioration, go back to capitulate, yield, accede, harden

acquiesce, soften, melt, weaken. persistent, continuing, constant, short-lived, irresolute, intermittent continual, unabated, incessant renounce, give up, part with, give keep, retain away, hand over, turn over, lay down, let go of, recall, recollect -

MNEM = memory, rememb

protest, complain, expostulate, reprimand, reproach, reprove, upbraid, berate, scold traitor, defector, deserter, turncoat loyalist

er -

retract, retreat from

keep, honour

revoke, rescind, cancel, reverse, introduce, enact, ratify abrogate, annul, -ify, invalidate, render invalid, quash, aboli top off, restock, reload stuffed, complete, abounding, sated deplete

ple = full ple = full

supplied, hungry

deplorable, disgraceful, creditable, praiseworthy, good discreditable, blameworthy, culpable, wrong, bad, shameful, dishonourable, rebuke, admonish, chastise, praise, commend, compliment chide, upbraid, reprove, reproach counterattack, counter-stroke, revenge, vengeance, retribution, requital, recrimination rogue, rascal, scoundrel, villain, wretch, rake fame, renown, distinction, stature, eminence repayment, reward, return, payment, recompense, reparation. abrogate, annul, countermand

virtuoso obscurity, infamy -

enforce

sens/se nt = feel,

hate, not like, rail against, be like

offended by hate, not like, rail against, be like

think sens/se nt = feel,

offended by supple, flexible,

pliant,

tough, rigid

think suit/sal/s il/sault = resilient, exultant, salient, somersa ult, desultor y,

durable supple, flexible,

pliant,

tough, rigid

assault suit/sal/s il/sault = resilient, exultant, salient, somersa

durable

ult

open,

approachable,

reactive, apathetic, insensitive

alert compensation, recompense, reparation, damages, indemnity, reimbursement, repayment, remuneration. taciturn, uncommunicative, unforthcoming, restrained, quiet, silent taciturn, uncommunicative, unforthcoming, restrained, quiet, silent entourage, escort, company, attendant, staff, personnel, suite, aides, associates. rejoin, snap, rejoinder

SPOND/ SPONS = answer -

talkative

tacit/tic = silent tacit/tic = silent -

talkative, communicative

tors, tort = twist grad, gress = to step, to go retro = backwar d spec/spi c/spect = look, see -

traditional,

retrospective, forward-looking

conservative, nostalgic unprogressive, regressive reflection, hindsight

negative, forward-looking

daydream, trance, fantasy, vision, fancy, hallucination, musing, inattention regress, lapse, slip back -

criticize,

censure,

condemn, praise, extol

VERT/V ERS = to turn -

attack, inveigh, flay lengthy process, fuss, bother, commotion, trouble, ado, pother retort, counter, rejoinder, sally, return, retaliation, answer, reply bawdy, indecent, ribald, racy, broad, earthy, spicy, suggestive, titillating, improper, naughty, ind split, rent, ruptured, severed, torn united, integrated apart

engrossed, captivated, enthralled, bored, uninterested intrigued, spellbound, rapt,

mesmerized, transfixed ornate, fancy, very elaborate curlicued, over elaborate, extravagant, baroque, fussy, busy, ostentat celebrate, revel, carouse, frolic, romp, have fun, make merry plump, stout, fat, corpulent, thin, skinny curved rosy, glowing, flushed, healthy- pale looking sorrowful, regretful, apologetic, happy, unrepentant sorry, remorseful, shamefaced, sheepish, contrite, repentant disruption, spoiling, ruining, wrecking, undermining, filibustering, impairment, damage, subversion. sentimental, over-sentimental, over-emotional, mawkish, cloying, sickly, sugary, sickening, nauseati profane, blasphemous, impious, pious, respectful sinful, irreverent, irreligious, godless, ungodly, unholy, and disres untouchable, holy, invidable impious

rota = wheel, round rud = rough, crude -

sacr/san ct sacred, holy, invidable =

charge, sortie, foray, thrust, drive, offensive, attack, raid, assault, descent, blitz healthy, beneficial, wholesome unhealthy beneficial, advantageous, unwelcome, irrelevant profitable, productive, helpful, useful, valuable, worthwhile, practical, smug, pious, holier-than-thou humble

sacr/san ct = sacred, holy

blessedness,

inviolability, -

SACR/S ANCT = sacred,

sacredness, purity composure, equanimity, perturbation equilibrium, aplomb, poise infirmary, health resort, clinic, hospice mocking,

holy san = healthy, sound -

satirical,

sarcastic, -

ironical, scornful, contemptuous morose, glum somber, melancholic, dour, glum

cheerful cheerful, jovial

stroll, amble, wander, meander, drift, maunder, walk, ramble, promenade. intellectual, scholar, sage, ignoramus, fool philosopher, thinker social skill, social grace, urbanity, awkwardness, gaucheness urbaneness, suaveness, finesse, sophistication, poise, aplomb, saying, maxim, proverb, aphorism, axiom, adage, motto, epigram, dictum, gnome division, split, rift, breach, rupture, mainstream, orthodox break, separation, severance,

estrangement, alienation contemptuous, derisive, derisory, admiring, respectful withering, mocking, scoffing, sneering, scathing, snide, disparagi survey, scan, investigation glance, cursory look abusive, vituperative, derogatory, disparaging, denigratory distress, grieve, sadden, make miserable/wretched, upset, trouble, harrow, cause anguish to, afflict bigoted, dogmatic, partial broad-minded serene, tranquilize, calm, demure, agitated

cool

sec/sect = cut sed/sid/ sess = sit, settle

deskbound, sitting

active

treason,

agitation,

subversion, obedience

rabble-rousing, troublemaking rabble rousing, inciting, agitating, fomenting, troublemaking,

sed/sid/ sess = sit, settle se = apart, away -

provocative, inflammatory. diligent, careful, meticulous, nonchalant thorough, assiduous, attentive, industrious isolate, separate, set aside, keep integrate apart isolate, keep apart, set apart, set integrate aside impression, resemblance, faade, -

veneer, air declining, doddery attentive, alert,

awake, unconscious

responsive, conscious continuation, consequence, forerunner, prelude outcome, result beatific, sublime, rapturous, demonic ecstatic, joyful, rapt, ethereal,

greg = herd, crowd se = apart, away simu/si mi = same, similar sen = old SENS/S ENT = feel, think seq/sec = follow -

pure innocent, cherubic, saintly, a pretence, fake act, fiction reality, genuiness simulation, imposture chaotic, disorganized, muddled, efficient, organized confused embarrassed, uncomfortable, self- unabashed conscious, shamefaced, ashamed adjourned, postponed -

determined, hell-bent, committed, half-hearted, lackadaisical unswerving, unwavering, undeviating, resolute, purposeful, set, fi

di/dia/di ur/die = day -

menacing, threatening, ominous, forbidding trickery, swindling, fraudulence, unscrupulousness trickery, swindling, fraudulence, unscrupulousness, underhandedness, chicanery, machinations lurk, loiter, hide, creep, sneak, slink, sidle, slope, prowl defamatory, denigratory, disparaging, derogatory, libellous, pejorative, false, untrue, scandalous insulting, disparaging, belittling, derogatory, disrespectful, denigratory, uncomplimentary, pejorat complacent, self-congratulatory, superior, puffedup, pleased with oneself, self-approving, well plea disparaging, derogatory,

probity

complimentary

complimentary, sympathetic

deprecating, insulting, vituperative a temporary stay -

faux pas, gaffe, impropriety, infelicity, slip, error, blunder, miscalculation concern, care, attentiveness, mindfulness, consideration, considerateness, thoughtfulness, solicitou privacy, seclusion, isolation company

ject, jet = to throw, to throw -

dark, dull, drab, dingy, shady, bright restrained, solemn solemn, earnest, serious, grave, cheerful sober, unsmiling, poker-faced, stern, grim, dour, humourless, gloom drowsy, dozy wide-awake

sol = sun, alone, solitude -

somn/so p = sleep

drowsy, dozy

wide awake

deep, resonant, echoing, booming sophism, fallaciousness, truthfulness

somn/so p = sleep son = sound soph = wise -

equivocation somnolent, sedative, calmative, tranquilizing, narcotic, opiate, drowsy, sleepy, somniferous sleazy, seamy, unsavoury, shoddy, vile, foul, tawdry, debased, degenerate, corrupt, dishonest. emotional, deep, deeply felt, profound, fervent, heartfelt, sincere, passionate, meaningful, signifi scarce, meagre, bare, light

invigorating

high-minded, respectable

matter of fact

dense

abstemious, economical, austere lavish 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, ill-gotten gains, haul, pickings, takings spry, energetic, active, spirited, animated dirty, filthy, grimy, repulsive, sordid tall and -

spers/sp ar = scatter -

good-humoured doddering, sluggish, inactive clean, pleasant

lethargic, -

dignified,

imposing, unimpressive, plain

striking, stately, majestic, noble, magnificent, splendid, impressive, law, regulation, enactment, act, bill, decree, edict, rule, ruling, resolution, promulgation, dictum high decibel, booming muffled loud, booming, thundering, quiet, soft thunderous -

impassive, phlegmatic, unemotional, calm, placid, unexcitable, apathetic, uninterested, unimaginativ 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

emotional, lively, imaginative

permissive, broad-minded

soft, dulcet soft, dulcet

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

happiness

impede, hinder, obstruct, thwart, assist, help foil charming, sophisticated, unsophisticated, rude debonair, urbane, worldly, polished, refined, poised dignified, civilized, subdue, vanquish liberate exalted, elevated, noble, lofty, poor, lowly, ordinary awesome, magnificent unconscious, concealed, hidden, conscious unintentional unconscious, concealed, hidden, conscious, explicit unintentional subconscious,

JUD = judge sub = under, below sub = under, below -

unconscious, explicit

hidden, concealed. unfathomable, yawning, profound, shallow

terra/terr e = land,

cavernous disruptive, troublemaking, sophisticated, cosmopolitan. inflammatory, insurgent, insurrectionary, unremarkable, undistinguished, threaten, challenge, weaken, strengthen destabilize, sabotage

earth -

sub = under, below

challenge,

weaken,

threaten, stabilize

destabilize, sabotage assistance, ministration,

relief, -

VERT/V ERS = to turn -

support permeate, spread over, imbue, fill, load lavish, opulent, luxurious, magnificent, resplendent, gorgeous, splendid, rich, expensive haughty, arrogant, patronizing, disdainful, scornful, condescending, pompous, stuckup redundant, surplus, unnecessary, unessential, excessive administer, manage,

humble, plain, cheap

humble

super/su r =

necessary

direct, -

above super/su r = above VID/VIS = to see super/su r = above -

control, take charge of, organize surplus, flood, glut, oversupply

deficit

surplus, abundance, oversupply, lack, dearth superfluity, overdose, glut, deluge bad-tempered, ill-natured, good-natured, friendly, pleasant grumpy, glum, crotchety, prickly, cantankerous, irascible, splenetic. exceptional, extraordinary, remarkable, striking, phenomenal, rare, great, supreme, sublime, consumm check, observation, reconnaissance, scrutiny, supervision, vigilance, watch daring, romantic, heroic, daredevil, swaggering, dashing, adventurous, rakish, bold, valiant, valoro severe, extreme, serious, drastic, harsh interdependent opus, masterpiece, concerto mediocre, poor

timid, unadventurous

minor, mild independent

BIO = life PHON = sound

sonata, -

rundown, abridgment, summary, expansion, elaboration

sym/syn = same,

abstract, summation inferred, implicit, understood, explicit unstated, implied untalkative, uncommunicative, talkative, loquacious quiet, aloof, unsociable perceptible, palpable, concrete, intangible physical, affectionate lateral, divergent, at a tangent

together tacit/tic = silent tact/tang = touch tact/tang = touch -

central

late, unpunctual, belated, delayed, punctual, early dilatory repetition, repetitiveness, reiteration, redundancy, superfluity, periphrasis, iteration, duplicatio gaudy, flashy, garish, loud tasteful, refined audacity, boldness, shyness, bashfulness audaciousness, nerve, effrontery, impudence, impertinence cheek, gall, mild, clement, pleasant, extreme agreeable, benign of time, sequential, earthly, spiritual secular defensible, justifiable, defendable, indefensible, untenable supportable, sustainable obstinate, resolute, persistent, slack, weak

tempor = time -

insistent, dogged, determined principle, belief, doctrine, precept, creed, credo, article of faith, dogma, canon, rule, theory, co slight, insubstantial, flimsy, convincing, substantial, strong negligible, weak unenthusiastic, apathetic, half- enthusiastic hearted, indifferent, cool, luke warm, uninterested, unconcerned, of incurable, lethal, mortal, life threatening, visual display unit

tain/ten/t ent/tin = hold, twist -

TERM = end

land,

ground,

territory, -

topography, landscape abrupt, brief, brusque, compact, long-winded, verbose, rambling concentrated, crisp testament, proof, evidence, attestation, witness, confirmation, verification, corroboration. grumpy, ill-tempered, ill-natured, good-humoured ill-humoured, dyspeptic, irritable, tetchy, irascible, peevish, c conversation, dialogue, consultation, colloquy providence, prudence, canniness, carefulness, economy, economizing, saving, scrimping, frugality, ab agony, pangs, suffering, torture, torment, anguish, distress, hardship, struggle tone, sound, sound quality, voice, colour, tonality, resonance, ring scared, timid, fearful, afraid, shy, apprehensive prodigy nominal, formal, official, ceremonial, token, puppet, theoretical, purported, supposed, ostensible. silliness, fooling, clowning, capering, capers, antics, pranks, tricks, buffoonery, skylarking, nons profligacy, extravagance

TEERA = land, earth -

brave, bold, courageous inept -

tim fear -

dull, sluggish, inactive, numb, active stupid, tedious, boring, uninteresting, spiritless, vapid, vacuous, hot, sweltering, sultry, scorching, cold, cool, wet boiling, parching. twisting, meandering, circuitous, straight indirect noxious, deadly, venomous, harmless contaminated defame, slander, malign vilify -

torp = stiff, numb topos =

place tors, tort = twist tox = poison -

defame, slander, misrepresent, praise, overrate malign, vilify temporary, passing, momentary, lasting, permanent, durable, enduring, persistent, chronic, short, brief, impermanent perpetual, unending, incessant momentary, brief, passing, permanent transient, ephemeral, temporary, short-lived lucent, lucid, clear, see-through, opaque semi-transparent become known, become apparent, be revered, be disclosed, come to light, emerge, come out, get out, b interchange, exchange, switch. swap(round), transfer, reverse, invert, rearrange, turn about/around quavering, quivering, trembling, steady

trans =

beyond TRANS = beyond trans = beyond -

shaky, wobbly incisive, cutting, pointed, piercing, vague penetrating, sharp, keen, acute, acerbic, pungent nervousness, unease, anxiety, confidence consternation, apprehension, -

trep/tre m = shake, fear -

foreboding, concern trouble, worry, anxiety, burden, affliction, ordeal trouble, worry, anxiety, burden, ordeal, trial in a moment, in a minute, in a short-time, in a flash, in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, ri -

trep/tre m = shake, fear -

petty,

trifling,

small,

TRI three DENT teeth piddling, great, large, massive, ponderous, via

= ; = =

insignificant, frivolous, diminutive, heavy, important, serious, grave, slight, scanty, meagre, inap consequential, mighty, ample, si absenteeism, non-attendance, absence, playing truant. defiant, aggressive, antagonistic, cooperative, friendly, amicable belligerent, pugnacious way -

cloudy, opaque, dirty, murky, thick clear

disordered, unstable, tumultuous, orderly in turmoil, chaotic, disorderly bombastic, pompous, overblown, simple, plain inflated, affected, pretentious, grandiose, wickedness, immortality, virtue, honour corruption, corruptness, vice, degeneracy, evil, baseness protection, sponsorship, guidance, support omnipresent, all pervasive, rife prevalent insult, slight, bitterness, resentment, aversion, alienation, detestation accord, unity, unison, concordance agreed, undivided, undisputed agreed, undivided, undisputed

turb = shake, whirling turb = shake, whirling -

rare, scarce -

tuit = watch over umbr =

discord, dissonance individual individual

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

impregnable, invulnerable, impenetrable, inviolable, invisible unconquerable, unattachable, secure, by surprise, unexpectedly, without warning, abruptly, suddenly, unprepared,off-guard, cold, redhand unrestricted, free, unchained amoral, unprincipled, unscrupulous, dishonourable, dishonest, corrupt immoral, unethical uncivilized, uncultured, uncultivated, unrefined,

assailable, defenceless

restricted scrupulous, ethical, moral

refined, cultured, cultivated, polite -

unpolished common, low, cross. sycophantic, ingratiating, servile blunt, no-nonsense obsequious, fawning grovelling, subservient, wheedling, cajoling unemotional, unaffectionate, demonstrative, gushing impassive, dispassionate, restrained, reserved, unresponsive, unmoved,

undertone, overtone, suggestion, connotation, implication, intimation, hint, nuance, trace, suspicio ripple, swell, surge, heave steady, flat resolute, determined, dogged, unsteady, wavering tenacious, resolute, staunch independent joint natural, unlaboured, easy, unaffected, unforced, uncontrived, unmannered, unstilted, unpretentious, unanticipated, unforeseen, unpredictable, surprising, inopportune, untimely, unseasonable, ill-timed cumbersome, unmanageable, unmanoeuvrable, awkward, difficult, clumsy, ungainly; massive, heavy, heft unusual, uncommon, unaccustomed, uncustomary, unfamiliar, unprecedented, atypical, untypical, abnorm parvenu, arriviste, nouveau riche, vulgarian, status seeker, social climber polished, sophisticated, cultured, refined, stylish, debonair, elegant escort, accompany, help, assist, take, sow, see, lead, conduct, guide, steer, pilot, shepherd, convo fanciful, unrealistic dither, waver, teeter, temporize, hesitate, oscillate, fluctuate stupid, blank, dim, inane, unintelligent gap, space, absence, lack, deficiency, blank, lacuna drifter, wanderer, tramp, beggar -

unda wave lat side -

trained, professional

manageable, dainty

usual, customary, habitual

rustic, unsophisticated, uncouth

urb city -

practical, feasible bright continuity -

vac = empty vag = wander vag = wander val/vaiL = value, strength

quirk, idiosyncrasy, peculiarity, oddity, eccentricity beggar, tramp, nomadic, itinerant spirit, bravery, nerve, heroism, cowardice fearlessness, boldness, gallantry

spirit, bravery, nerve, heroism, cowardice

fearlessness, boldness, gallantry forefront, precursor, forerunner

rear

precursor, forerunner, advance rear guard, forefront annihilate, subjugate, overcome, -

rout, crush, defeat, subdue insipid, uninspired, colourless, lively, colourful, exciting uninteresting, feeble, flat, dead, dull, boring, tedious, uninspiri flecked, dappled, spotted uniform

VAL/VAI L = value, strength VAN = front VAN = front VICT/VI NC/VAN O = conquer -

vari

different, covert, surreptitious, hidden, concealed, disguised, camouflaged, masked, suppressed, underlying, un corrupt, bribable, dishonest, honourable, honest fraudulent, mercenary revere, reverence, respect, worship, adulate, hallow, deify, idolize, hold sacred, exalt, honour, es truth, accuracy, creditability, honesty, candor truthfulness, accuracy, correctness, exactness, preicision, realism, authenticity, faithfulness, fid faithfully, exactly, precisely, literally, accurately prolix, repetitive, talkative adjudication, judgement, opinion various -

despise

misjudgment, quirk, prejudice falsity

misconception, ver true -

approximately succinct, laconic -

verb = words VERB = words -

reality, actuality

fiction

multitalented, flexible, resourceful, limited adaptable giddiness, lightheadedness

unsteadiness, -

ver = true VERT/V ERS = to turn VERT/V ERS = to turn

screen, assess, evaluate, appraise, examine, look over, review, consider, scrutinize, study, inspect annoying, vexing, irritating, irksome, displeasing, infuriating, maddening, exasperating, galling, r workable, feasible, practicable, applicable, usable, operable, operational, possible, within reach, indirect, second-hand, derived

impracticable

substitute change, alteration, unpredictability, fluctuation foul, nasty, unpleasant, bad, disagreeable, horrid, horrible, dreadful abominable, atrocious, offens condemnation, censure, criticism, denunciation acrimonious, baleful, bitter, deadly features, faade

pleasant

praise harmless, safe -

VID/VIS = to see VID/VIS = to see VID/VIS = to see VITA/VI VA =

mental picture, hallucination, image, visualization, idea, revelation panorama, scene, seascape, outlook, landscape liveliness, vigor,

animation, listlessness

strength, verve, life, vivacity acrimonious, bitter, caustic, pleasant, kind mordant, acerbic revile, upbraid, lambaste, praise, extol reprimand, castigate full of life, bubbly, spirited, unenthusiastic energetic, effervescent, cheerful, chirpy colorful, stunning, vibrant glowing, flamboyant, dramatic, dull, boring brilliant,

life, alive VITA/VI VA =

life, alive VITA/VI VA =

life, alive

choral, spoken, speaking, voiced, silent

voc/voc a/vok/vo w = call,

singing, oral voluble, determined,

raucous, silent, quiet

word VOC/VO CA/VOK /VOW = call,

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,

coercion tiny, tight-fitting

word vol = free will -

satiable withhold, refuse claim, pursue

VOR = eat -

cede, do without, dispense with. wilful, self-willed, headstrong, well behaved, docile 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, dull, spoil. kindle, trigger, spark, quicken, waken, stir, inspire, animate, fa beneficial, healthful, hygienic, insalubrious salubrious out of breath, breathless, gasping for breath, panting, puffing. regretful, nostalgic, yearning, longing, plaintive, rueful, melancholic, sad, mournful accustomed, used, given, inclined, in the habit of. ordinary, average, run-of-the-mill, extraordinary, exceptional mainstream, conventional, unremarkable, unexceptional, unpretent

anger, rage, fury, annoyance, happiness, good humour indignation, outrage, pique, chagrin, vexation, exasperation fanaticism, zeal, zealousness, apathy extremism, radicalism enthusiasm, gusto, relish, avidity, distaste, aversion zeal

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 one-

day 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. flout the rules 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

his

associates no end. His brain seems to be hermetically sealed. His heterodox explanation angered the clerics. 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. 2) the incumbent governor

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 examination.

mass

copying

in

the

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. he faced a myriad of details 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. a pragmatic approach to the problem

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.

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Naysayers someone with aggressive negative attitude Apologists and opponents apologists--one who justifies/defends a debate/issue

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This angst is a trifle misplaced The effect manifests itself in myriad ways myriad-uncountable/numerous

While the packaging must be good, the innards must be vigour too for long term sustenance and credibility

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Naysayers pillory the IPL being vulgar,low class

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