concur(v)-to express agreement

-I concured him with my opinion

expedition(n)-journey,trip
-Expedition is nice way for once to get relaxed.
wilderness(n)-a part of a garden devoted to wild growth(conservation area)
-Wilderness is a place where wild life can reside peacefully.
Captivating (adj)-Attractive
- Ram's car , which is parked in the yard, looks captivating.
Amiable (adj)-friendly character
-Sham's so amiable that he forgives anyone for his/her mistakes.
Envious(adj)-jealous
-She is being envious of her sister's alluring jewelry.
Allocate (v)-divide
-The ministry allocates the resources to the respective states.
Abundant (adj)-ample
-Stars are abundant in the sky.
Comprehend (v)-understand
-Ram said,"I can comprehend the passage."
Foster( v)-to promote the growth or development
-The babysitter fostered the baby till his childhood.
Terrible (adj)-extremely bad
-Albert looks terrible in the outfit he is wearing.
confer on(v)-to give someone an award, a degree, or a particular honor or right
-The principal confered a best student award on Ram.
insist on(idiom)-to say or show that one believes that something is necessary or
very important.
-She insists on doing everything her own way.
Dwell on(phrasal verb)-to think or talk about (something) for a long time(stay on
sth)
-There is no need to dwell on the past.
obscured by(v)-not clearly understandable
-The answer,which is written by Ram, is obscured by teacher.
vulnerable(adj)-capable of being physically or emotionally wounded(exposed)
-She looked very vulnerable standing there on her own
proponent(n)-one who argues in favor of something(advocate)
-laxman was the best example of proponent of Ram in epic Ramayan.
awed by(v)-to inspire or fill with awe(happy)
-We were awed by the beauty of the mountains.
cloaked(v)-to cover or hide with or as if with a cloak
-The magician cloaked himself in a cloth.
incite(v)-encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behaviour).
-they conspired षड्यन्त्र गरियो to incite riots दंगा
spurred(v)-to incite to action or accelerated growth or development(to increased)
- In the meantime, enormous technological advances spurred a revolution
in the sciences concerned with genes, brain, and development.
intact(adj)- untouched especially by anything that harms or diminishes(as it is)
-After 25 years, their friendship remained intact.
extant(adj)-currently or actually existing(intact)
-The most charming writer extant—G. W. Johnson.
gauge(v)- to measure precisely the size, dimensions, or other measurable quantity
of
-I gauged the distance from my resident to school's location.
relieve(v)- to free from a burden : give aid or help to
-I took a pill to relieve my headache.
encroached(v)-to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or
rights of another
-Each year the sea continues to encroach upon the island's beaches.
Amplified(v)-to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or
illustration or by closer analysis
 -I used spices to amplify the flavors of the food.
reluctant(adj)-feeling or showing aversion, hesitation, or unwillingness
-He might agree but seems reluctant to admit it.
anomaly(n)-something different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified :
something anomalous
-Her C grade is an anomaly, as she's never made anything except A's and
B's before.
demarcate(v)-to set apart(divide)
-THe plots of land were demarcated by barbed wire.
subtle(adj)-so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyse or describe.
-His language expresses rich and subtle meanings.
inherent(adj)-existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic
attribute.
-Any form of mountaineering has its inherent dangers.
relic(n)-an object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical
interest
-There is a museum of railway relics.
physiological(adj)-relating to the branch of biology that deals with the normal
functions of living organisms and their parts
-Physiological problems are often associated with stress.
partisan(n)-a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person
-Here, under a monument, lie the remains of some 80 partisans who died
in battles with Soviet security forces.
zealots(n)-a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their
religious, political, or other ideals.(obssessively interested)
-No nation has freedom when it is run by religious zealots.
embedded(adj)-(of an object) fixed firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass;
implanted(pre existing, contained)
-The bullet missed and embedded itself in a wall.
realm(n)-a kingdom
-He was admired throughout his realm.
tranquil(adj)-free from disturbance; calm.(peace)
-the sea was tranquil.
propitious(adj)-giving or indicating a good chance of success;
favourable(promising)
-the timing for such a meeting seemed propitious.
seminal(adj)-strongly influencing later developments.(important)
-It was a seminal moment in his development.
deleterious(adj)-causing harm or damage(adverse)
-divorce is assumed to have deleterious effects on children.
insocious(adj)-proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with very harmful effects.
(sneaky)
-sexual harassment is a serious and insidious problem.
scorching(adj)-very hot.
-it was a scorching hot day.
impelled(v)-drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something.
-his guilt impelled him to confess his crime.
impulse(n)-a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act.
-I had an almost irresistible impulse to giggle.
preconceived(adj)-(of an idea or opinion) formed before having the evidence for its
truth or usefulness.
-the same set of facts can be tailored to fit any preconceived
belief.
reconcile(v)-restore friendly relations between.
-the king and the archbishop were publicly reconciled.
intrepid(adj)-fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect).
(courage)
-An intrepid adventurer will persist all the way to the end of the
line.
receptiveness(n)- open and responsive to ideas, impressions, or suggestions
-We admire his persistence rather more than his receptiveness of
our arguments.
steadfast(adj)-resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.(reliable, committed)
-she was one of the Prime Minister's most steadfast supporters.
serene(adj)-calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
-her eyes were closed and she looked very serene.
wound-struggle(literally)
thy-your
tho-you
ye you
magnificent(adj)-extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive
-Rosy looks magnificent in this dress.
astonishing(adj)-extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
-Kelvin's father arrived from USA ; this was quite astonishing to
him.
imminent(adj)-about to happen.
-The imminent disaster might cause a heavy loss on government property
of Nepal.
abound(v)-exist in large numbers or amounts.
-bears, salmon and eagles abound in the area.
consortium(n)-an association, typically of several companies.
-they formed a consortium to focus on the project.
clutter(v)-cover or fill (something) with an untidy collection of things.(mixed
mashed)
-This room is so impressive it would be a shame to clutter it up.
drape(v)-arrange (cloth or clothing) loosely or casually on or round something.
-she draped a shawl around her shoulders.
murky(adj)-dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist.
-the sky was murky and a thin drizzle was falling.
menance(n)-a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger.
-a new initiative aimed at beating the menace of drugs.
(v) -be a threat or possible danger to.
-Africa's elephants are still menaced by poaching.
evade(v)-escape or avoid (someone or something), especially by guile or trickery.
(elope)
-he was charged with helping clients to evade tax.
cognitive(adj)-of, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity
(such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering)
-Few people like to think that their higher cognitive processes are
under genetic control.
hush(v)-make (someone) be quiet or stop talking.
-he placed a finger before pursed lips to hush her.
miser(n)-a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.
-a typical miser, he hid his money in the house in various places.
intimidate(v)-frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do
what one wants.
-the forts are designed to intimidate the population.
heed(v)-pay attention to; take notice of.
-he should have heeded the warnings.
nigh(adverb)-almost.
-the end is nigh.
direful(adj)-extremely bad; dreadful.
-the stock market crash was the first direful indication of the dark
days to come.
stumble(v)-trip or momentarily lose one's balance; almost fall.(fall,drop,collapse)
-her foot caught in the rug and she stumbled.
outrageously(adv)-in a shockingly bad or excessive way.
-I think Caroline has behaved outrageously.
fierce(adj)-having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness.
-fierce fighting continued throughout the day.
clamour(n)-a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting.
-the questions rose to a clamour.
(v)-(of a group of people) shout loudly and insistently.
-the surging crowds clamoured for attention.
reiterate(v)-say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or
clarity.
-she reiterated that the government would remain steadfast in its
support.
tenuous(adj)-very weak or slight.
-his philosophy has a tenuous connection with Plato.
cog(n)-a subordinate but integral person or part
-My brother is just a minor cog in the Hollywood machine.
mere(adj)-used to emphasize how small or insignificant someone or something is.
-the beach is a mere 2 km from here.
inconceivable(adj)-not capable of being imagined or grasped mentally; unbelievable.
-It seemed inconceivable that he had been unaware of what was
going on.
attenuated(adj)-having been reduced in force, effect, or value.
-government action has attenuated the crisis.
traverse(v)-travel across or through.
-he traversed the forest.
possession(n)-the state of having, owning, or controlling something.(something that
is owned or possessed)(thing)
-she had taken possession of the sofa.(I had no money or possessions.)
inveigle(v)-persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery.
- Her son tried to inveigle her into giving him the money for a car.
stripping(v)-remove all coverings from.
-they stripped the bed.
superfluous/redundant(adj)-unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
-the purchaser should avoid asking for superfluous information.
ambiguous/vague(adj)-not having one obvious meaning.
-the election result was ambiguous.
devise(v)-plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful
thought
-a training programme should be devised.
crumpled(adj)-crushed to form creases and wrinkles.
-I fell to the floor in a crumpled heap.
inherently(adv)-in a permanent, essential, or characteristic way.
-the work is inherently dangerous.
adherents(n)-someone who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas.
-he was a strong adherent of monetarism.
chaos(n)-complete disorder and confusion.
-snow caused chaos in the region.
halting(adj)-slow and hesitant, especially through lack of confidence; faltering.
-she speaks halting English with a heavy accent.
shunned(adj)-persistently avoided, ignored, or rejected.
-they shunned luxury and comfort in favour of small hotels.
acclaim(v/n)-praise enthusiastically and publicly.
verb-the conference was acclaimed as a considerable success.
invective(n)-insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
-he let out a stream of invective.
polemic(n/adj)-critisize sone with writing or speech
-Her book is a fierce polemic against the inequalities in our
society.
exempt(adj/v/n)-free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
-these patients are exempt from all charges.
debris(n)-scattered pieces of rubbish or remains.
 -workmen were clearing the roads of the debris from shattered buildings.
robust(adj)-(of wine or food) strong and rich in flavour or smell.
-THe food was too rbust.
soar(v)-fly or rise high in the air.
-the bird spread its wings and soared into the air.
probe(v)-physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument.
-hands probed his body from top to bottom.
brink(n)-the extreme edge of land before a steep slope or a body or water.
-at the last moment I managed to step back from the brink.
triumph(n/v)-a great victory or achievement.
-a garden was built to celebrate Napoleon's many triumphs.
tenet(n)-a principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion
or philosophy.
-The two composers did share basic aesthetic tenets.
insist(v)-demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal.
-she insisted on carrying her own bag.
consecrated(adj)-(of a church or land) having been made or declared sacred.
-The church was consecrated by Pope Innocent IV in 1253.
adversity(n)-a difficult or unpleasant situation.
-They want a better life, and they're prepared to face adversity to get
it.
pervade(v)-(especially of a smell) spread through and be perceived in every part
of.
-a smell of stale cabbage pervaded the air.
inebriated(adj)-drunk; intoxicated.
-I got mildly inebriated.
devour(v)-eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly.
-he devoured half of his burger in one bite.
revere(adj)-feel deep respect or admiration for (something).
-Cézanne's still lifes were revered by his contemporaries.
equanimous(adj)-calm and composed.
-It was difficult to remain equanimous in the face of such
impertinence
(lack of respect; rudeness
vibrant(adj)-full of energy and life.
-When I first met her she was bubbly and vibrant and full of life.
affect(v)-to impact
-the reforms affect us all.
afford(v)-grant(eg,an opportunity)
-France has agreed to afford him political asylum.
appreciate(v)-to take into account, recognise the merit of , OR to increase in
value
-She feels that he doesn't appreciate her.
Appropriate(v)-to take from, Steel
-the accused has appropriated the property.
arrest(v)-to stop (not just put handcuffs on a criminal)
-the robbers were arrested before they robbed the bank.
assume(v)-to take on responsibility for, acquire (eg, to assume a new position)
-he assumed full responsibility for all organisational work.
austerity(n)-extreme financial restraint, eliminating
-the country was subjected to acute economic austerity.
badger(v)-to pester/annoy(eg, reporters badger the candidate after the scandal
broke)
-reporters constantly badger her about her private life.
bent(adj)-liking or preference for ; synonyms for penchant,predilection, proclivity
-he had a bent for silk ties.
capacity(n)-ability
-I am impressed by her capacity for hard work.
chance(n)-to attempt
 -there is a chance of winning the raffle.
check(v)-to control(eg, the vaccine checked the spread of the disease.)
-efforts were made to check the disease.
coin(V)-to invent (eg, coin a phrase)
-he coined the term "desktop publishing".
compromise(v)-to endanger or make vulnerable ( eg. to compromise one's belief)
-Yo-Yo dieting can compromise your immune system.
constitution(n)-build (eg. a football player has a solid constitution)
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conviction(n)-certainly, determination. Noun form of convinced
-she takes pride in stating her political convictions.
couch(v)-to hide
-he couched the suspect when police came in his home.
currency(n)-acceptance, approval (of an idea)
-new claim had been made during the currency of the policy.
discriminating(adj)-able to make fine distinctions (eg.a discriminating palate)
-babies are discriminating between different facial expressions.
dispatch(v)-speed, efficiency(eg. she completed the project promptly and with great
dispatch.)
-the situation might change, so he should proceed with dispatch.
doctor(v)-to tamper with
-the reports could have been doctored.
economy(n)-thrift (eg.writer who has an economical study is one who uses few
words.)
-by being mindful of their spending, the family was able to maintain a
healthy economy.
embroider(v)-to falsify, makeup story about
-she embroidered her story with full colorful detail.
execute(v)-to carry out
-police executed a search warrant.
exploit(v)-make use of, take advantage of(does not carry on negative connotation)
-500 companies sprang up to exploit this new technology.
facility(n)-ability to do something easily (eg. a facility for learning language)
-he had a facility for languages.
foil(v)-to put a stop to( eg. to foil a robbery)
-a brave policewoman foiled the armed robbery
grave/gravity(adj/n)-serious(ness)
adj-the matter is of grave concern.
n -crimes are one of the utmost gravity.
Grill(v)-to question intensely and repeatedly (eg. the police officers grilled the
suspect thoroughly.
-my father grilled us about what we had been doing.
Hamper(v)-to get in the way of, hinder
-their work is hampered by lack of funds.
Harbor(v)-to possess, hold (eg. To harbor a belief)
-she started to harbour doubts about the wisdom of their journey.
Hobble(v)-prevent, impede, inhibit, get in the way of
-the sap causes swelling which can prevent breathing.
Plastic(adj)-able to be changed, malleable (eg. Brain plasticity)
-The plastic container was used to store the leftovers.
Provoke(v)-elicit(eg. Reaction)
-I tried to provoke a smile from Joanna.
Realize(v)-to achieve(a goal)
-it is only now that she is beginning to realize her potential.
Reconcile(v)-to bring together opposing or contradictory ideas
-he was reconciled to leaving.
relay(v)-to pass on to someone else(eg. to relay information)
-she intended to relay everything she had learned
relate(v)-to tell, give an account of (a story)
 -various versions of the story have been related by the locals
reservations(n)-misgivings
-some generals voiced reservations about making air strikes
reserve(v)-to hold off on (eg. to reserve judgement)
-I'll reserve my views on his ability until he's played again
ruffled(v)-flustered, nonplussed
-the evening breeze ruffled the surface of the pond in the yard
sap(v)-to drain (eg. of energy)
-our energy is being sapped by bureaucrats and politicians
scrap(v)-to eliminate
-a bold decision was taken to scrap existing plant.
shelve/table(v)-to reject or discard (eg. an idea or proposal)
-plans to reopen the school have been shelved.
solvent(adj)-able to pay all debts (usually used in a business context)
-interest rate rises have very severe effects on normally solvent
companies
sound(adj)-firm, stable, reliable, valid(eg. sound argument)
-he's very sound on his law.
spare/severe(adj)-unadorned, very plain
-she wore another severe suit, grey this time
static(adj)-unchanging(eg. in a state of stasis)
-demand has grown in what was a fairly static market
uniform(adj)-constant, unvarying
-the blocks of stone of uniform size are here.
unqualified(adj)-absolute
-they showed absolute devotion to their leader
upset()-to interface with an expected outcome
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Words that Look Negative But
Aren't
critic/criticism(n)- A critic is a person who writes commentary-either positive or
negative-about a subject, eg. art, music, or sports
-critics of the new legislation say it is too broad.
discern/ discerning(v)-to recognise or distinguish; perspective
-I can discern no difference between the two policies.
ineffable(adj)-indescribable, Sublime, beyond words
-Ram and Sham know about the ineffable mysteries of the soul.
infallible(adj)-unable to be wrong
-doctors are not infallible.
ingenious(adj)-clever, brilliant
-he was ingenious enough to overcome the limited budget.
ingenuous(adj)-naive
-he eyed her with wide, ingenuous eyes.
inimitable(adj)-unique, one of a kind
-they took the charts by storm with their inimitable style.
innate/intrinsic(adj)-inborn, natural
-she has an innate gift for languages.
innocuous(adj)-harmless
-it was an innocuous question.
invaluavle(adj)-having immense value, priceless
-Ram said,"I have got an invaluable source of information."
unassuming(adj)-modest
-he was an unassuming and kindly man.
adept(adj/n)-skilled
-she is adept at cutting through red tape
adversary(n)-opponent
-Davis beat his old adversary in the quarter-finals.
align(oneself with)(v)-support or adopt the position of
-newspapers usually align themselves with certain political
parties.
authentic(adj)-genuine
-the letter is now accepted as an authentic document.
Centrality(n)-state of being Central or essential
-he believes that the location's centrality can only be an added
advantage for guests.
complement(v)-to complete or perfect
-the proposals complement the incentives already available.
comprehensive(adj)-thorough, complete ( not to be confused with comprehensible,
which means "understandable)
-I have a comprehensive list of sources.
contingent(adj)-dependent upon
-his fees were contingent on the success of his search.
confer(v)-give, grant
-the Minister may have exceeded the powers conferred on him by Parliament
corollary(adj)-a statement or condition that logically results from a proven
argument
-the court did not answer a corollary question.
Contemporary(adj)-current
-the tension and complexities of our contemporary society.
cultivate(v)-grow,rise, eg. crop
-the peasants who cultivated the land became its owners.
displace(v)-to force someone or something from its Habitat or home

-he seems to have displaced some vertebrae.

disposition(n)-personality
-your sunny disposition has a way of rubbing off on those around you.
ideology(n)-belief system
-"Well, that's unfair, but at least grounded in ideology and belief.
judicial(adj)-related to the law
-I would take judicial notice of that and would expect justices to do
the same.
marginal(adj)-unimportant
-it seems likely to make only a marginal difference.
mitigate(v)-make less severe
-drainage schemes have helped to mitigate this problem.
preliminary(n)- occurring before the main event)
-she began speaking, without preliminaries.
prevail-win;adj.prevalant,prevailing-widespread;generally accepted, eg. the
prevailing theory
v -it is hard for logic to prevail over emotion.
reciprocate(v)-respond to an action or behaviour with the same action/behaviour
-the favour was reciprocated.
rudimentary(adj)-very basic
-"he received a rudimentary education.
successor(n)-person who inherits another's position
-Schoenberg saw himself as a natural successor to the German romantic
school.
o'erhung(overhung)(v)-hang or extend outwards over.
-a concrete path overhung by jacaranda trees.
fringe(n)-fiber
-a long fringe of hair on the tail.
preludes(v)-introduces
-the bombardment preluded an all-out final attack.
sighs(v)-emit a long, deep audible breath expressing sadness, relief, tiredness, or
similar.(exhale)
-Harry sank into a chair and sighed with relief.
roundely(n)-circular dance
 -Voices rippled from chantey to roundelay and back to chantey again.
scurries(v)-(of a person or small animal) move hurriedly with short quick steps.
-pedestrians scurried for cover.
boughs(n)-a main branch of a tree.
-apple boughs laden with blossom.