catalyst = something that causes change without being changed
use = a catalyst for change
use = a catalyst for change
arsenal = ammunition store house
use = The army planned to attack enemy arsenals
use = The army planned to attack enemy arsenals
indiscreet = Lacking wise judgment
use = In an indiscreet moment
use = In an indiscreet moment
giddy = dizzy
use = feeling giddy
use = feeling giddy
dubious = Doubtful
use = dubious means
use = dubious means
inviolate = sacred
use = For centuries the tomb lay inviolate
use = For centuries the tomb lay inviolate
mesmerize = To hypnotize
use = I was completely mesmerized by the performance
use = I was completely mesmerized by the performance
negation = denial
use = negation of evidence
use = negation of evidence
recuperation = recovery
use = he fell from the horse and the recuperation took three months
use = he fell from the horse and the recuperation took three months
elegant = refined, exquisite
use = a very elegant suit
use = a very elegant suit
compensate = make up for, to repay or reimburse
use = Victims of the crash will be compensated for their injuries
use = Victims of the crash will be compensated for their injuries
augment = increase, expand, extend
use = He would have to find work to augment his income
use = He would have to find work to augment his income
pending = not decided
use = The pending decision
use = The pending decision
physique = frame, musculature
use = a very powerful, muscular physique
use = a very powerful, muscular physique
agitate = stir up
use = they continued to agitate for social rights
use = they continued to agitate for social rights
illicit = Unlawful, illegal
use = illicit liquor
use = illicit liquor
monologue = dramatic speech performed by one actor
use = *
use = *
pyrotechnics = fireworks
use = pyrotechnics show on the Independence Day
use = pyrotechnics show on the Independence Day
draconian = harsh
use = draconian laws
use = draconian laws
evasive = elusive
use = evasive replies
use = evasive replies
placate = appease, to soothe
use = Outraged minority groups will not be placated by promises of future improvements
use = Outraged minority groups will not be placated by promises of future improvements
perturbation = agitation, disturbance
use = Perturbations in the orbit of the planet Uranus led to the discovery of Neptune
use = Perturbations in the orbit of the planet Uranus led to the discovery of Neptune
considered = well thought out, contemplated
use = It is my considered opinion
use = It is my considered opinion
scenario = plot outline, screenplay
use = There are several possible scenarios
use = There are several possible scenarios
inevitable = Unavoidable, predestined
use = an inevitable war
use = an inevitable war
hydrophobia = fear of water
use = *
use = *
apprehend = arrest
use = police apprehended the thief
use = police apprehended the thief
indemnity = insurance, compensate against loss
use = city will indemnify all home owners
use = city will indemnify all home owners
facility = skill, aptitude, ease in doing something
use = His facility for languages is astounding
use = His facility for languages is astounding
malevolent = causing evil or harm to others
use = I could feel his malevolent gaze
use = I could feel his malevolent gaze
upshot = result
use = The upshot of the discussions is that
use = The upshot of the discussions is that
incite = foment, provoke
use = he incited racial hatred
use = he incited racial hatred
balm = soothing ointment, soothing, healing influence
use = a new skin balm
use = a new skin balm
babble = to talk foolishly or murmur
use = he was just babbling
use = he was just babbling
rebuke = criticize
use = He received a stern rebuke from the manager
use = He received a stern rebuke from the manager
parable = allegory
use = the wise man told parables
use = the wise man told parables
anthrax = disease
use = anthrax virus
use = anthrax virus
becoming = proper
use = That's a most becoming dress
use = That's a most becoming dress
aggrieved = unjustly injured
use = He felt aggrieved at not being chosen for the team
use = He felt aggrieved at not being chosen for the team
dissolution = disintegration
use = the assembly was dissolved
use = the assembly was dissolved
furor = commotion
use = the furor over his last film
use = the furor over his last film
gait = manner of walking
use = He walked with a slow stiff gait
use = He walked with a slow stiff gait
jovial = Merry
use = He seemed a very jovial chap
use = He seemed a very jovial chap
novel = new, unique
use = a novel idea
use = a novel idea
exchequer = government department in charge of the revenues
use = *
use = *
felicitous = very appropriate, pertinent
use = He summed up the achievements in one or two felicitous phrases
use = He summed up the achievements in one or two felicitous phrases
introspective = looking within oneself
use = introspective songs
use = introspective songs
nuance = shade of meaning, subtlety
use = Linguists explore the nuances of language
use = Linguists explore the nuances of language
tolerance = capacity to respect different values
use = religious tolerance
use = religious tolerance
degrade = demean
use = don't degrade woman
use = don't degrade woman
colloquial = informal speech
use = colloquial speech
use = colloquial speech
elusive = evasive
use = Success, however, remained elusive for her
use = Success, however, remained elusive for her
livid = enraged, reddened with anger
use = He was livid when he found out
use = He was livid when he found out
correlation = mutual relationship, association
use = There's a high correlation between smoking and lung cancer
use = There's a high correlation between smoking and lung cancer
annex = to attach
use = turn left to go to the annex
use = turn left to go to the annex
nuisance = annoyance
use = power failure was a real nuisance
use = power failure was a real nuisance
hygienic = sanitary, clean
use = It is not hygienic
use = It is not hygienic
hypothetical = theoretical, speculative
use = a hypothetical example
use = a hypothetical example
court-martial = military trial
use = he had to face a court-martial for disobeying the commanding officer
use = he had to face a court-martial for disobeying the commanding officer
circuitous = roundabout
use = a circuitous route
use = a circuitous route
industry = business or trade, energy
use = *
use = *
inconceivable = unthinkable
use = It would be inconceivable for her to change her mind.
use = It would be inconceivable for her to change her mind.
abduct = kidnap
use = abducted from his car
use = abducted from his car
gregarious = sociable, outgoing
use = a gregarious person
use = a gregarious person
swindler = cheat
use = the swindler was jailed
use = the swindler was jailed
fabricated = constructed, invented
use = a fabricated story
use = a fabricated story
lewd = sexual in an obvious and rude way
use = a lewd suggestion
use = a lewd suggestion
culminate = climax
use = Their many years of research have finally culminated in a cure for the disease
use = Their many years of research have finally culminated in a cure for the disease
tribute = a gift or statement showing respect
use = Tributes have been pouring in from all over the world
use = Tributes have been pouring in from all over the world
ancillary = supplementary, subsidiary, subordinate
use = ancillary unit
use = ancillary unit
arduous = extremely difficult, hard
use = an arduous journey
use = an arduous journey
sedate = calm and relaxed
use = The speed limit in many areas is a sedate 60 kph
use = The speed limit in many areas is a sedate 60 kph
willful = deliberate
use = years of willful neglect by the council
use = years of willful neglect by the council
ambidextrous = able to use both hands equally well
use = an ambidextrous painter
use = an ambidextrous painter
centigrade = a unit of measuring temperature
use = *
use = *
rehabilitate = To restore to a former status
use = try to rehabilitate prisoners
use = try to rehabilitate prisoners
extent = scope
use = the extent of his injuries
use = the extent of his injuries
collateral = securities for a debt, or accompanying
use = She used her house as collateral for a loan
use = She used her house as collateral for a loan
reform = Change for the better
use = who will reform India's obsolete laws
use = who will reform India's obsolete laws
stealth = secrecy, covertness
use = These thieves operate with stealth
use = These thieves operate with stealth
breadth = width
use = *
use = *
cyclone = storm
use = *
use = *
niche = nook, best position for something
use = make a niche for himself
use = make a niche for himself
severity = harshness
use = *
use = *
fabricate = construct
use = he fabricated an excuse to avoid trouble
use = he fabricated an excuse to avoid trouble
clandestine = secret
use = clandestine activities
use = clandestine activities
stint = limit, assignment
use = He has just finished a stint of compulsory military service
use = He has just finished a stint of compulsory military service
derogatory = degrading
use = derogatory comment
use = derogatory comment
benevolent = kind
use = a benevolent action
use = a benevolent action
decipher = decode
use = to decipher someone's handwriting
use = to decipher someone's handwriting
effeminate = unmanly
use = An effeminate man entered the room
use = An effeminate man entered the room
counterstrike = strike back
use = *
use = *
acclaim = recognition, fame, praise
use = an acclaimed author
use = an acclaimed author
amid = among
use = amid mounds of books
use = amid mounds of books
lethargy = indifferent, inactivity
use = *
use = *
retiring = modest, unassuming
use = to be shy and retiring
use = to be shy and retiring
nomenclature = terms used in a particular science or discipline
use = nomenclature of organic chemicals
use = nomenclature of organic chemicals
accredit = authorize
use = accredited organization
use = accredited organization
charisma = a natural power which some people have to influence or attract people
use = a charismatic leader
use = a charismatic leader
polyglot = Speaking several tongues
use = a polyglot, he spoke 4 languages
use = a polyglot, he spoke 4 languages
amputate = To remove by cutting, as a limb
use = his leg had to be amputated
use = his leg had to be amputated
torso = trunk of statue with head and limbs missing, human trunk
use = *
use = *
incidental = insignificant, minor
use = incidental details
use = incidental details
layman = nonprofessional
use = in layman's terms
use = in layman's terms
consummate = perfect, having great skills, complete, accomplished
use = a consummate professional
use = a consummate professional
confiscate = seize, to appropriate
use = the government confiscated the criminal's property
use = the government confiscated the criminal's property
blunder = a mistake
use = it was a big blunder
use = it was a big blunder
magnanimous = generous, kindhearted
use = the manager was magnanimous in victory, and praised the losing team
use = the manager was magnanimous in victory, and praised the losing team
employ = use
use = statistical analysis was employed to obtain these results
use = statistical analysis was employed to obtain these results
legacy = A bequest
use = The war left a legacy of hatred
use = The war left a legacy of hatred
accomplice = one who aids a lawbreaker
use = the accomplice was also sentenced to jail
use = the accomplice was also sentenced to jail
lagoon = a small lake, pond, basin
use = we swam in the lagoon
use = we swam in the lagoon
compelling = convincing
use = compel someone to do something
use = compel someone to do something
literal = word for word
use = The literal meaning
use = The literal meaning
fluctuate = waver, vary
use = Vegetable prices fluctuate according to the season
use = Vegetable prices fluctuate according to the season
clan = extended family
use = the whole clan came to visit us
use = the whole clan came to visit us
iterate = repeat, reiterate
use = I will iterate the warning
use = I will iterate the warning
optician = One who makes eye-glasses
use = *
use = *
rhetoric = persuasive use of language
use = election campaign rhetoric
use = election campaign rhetoric
deter = discourage, prevent from happening
use = the security alarm will deter thieves from coming to this park
use = the security alarm will deter thieves from coming to this park
rapidity = speed
use = *
use = *
implication = that which is implied or suggested
use = implications of your remark
use = implications of your remark
lustrous = Shining
use = long lustrous hair
use = long lustrous hair
abacus = counting device
use = abacus was used for counting
use = abacus was used for counting
tonal = pertaining to sound
use = *
use = *
unimpeachable = beyond question
use = a man of unimpeachable integrity and character
use = a man of unimpeachable integrity and character
belabor = to assail verbally, to insist repeatedly or harp on
use = belabor a point
use = belabor a point
listless = lacking spirit or interest
use = The illness left him listless
use = The illness left him listless
unfaltering = steadfast
use = *
use = *
penury = extreme poverty
use = the painter lived in penury
use = the painter lived in penury
psyche = soul, mind
use = the psyche of people
use = the psyche of people
herbivorous = feeding on plants
use = a herbivorous dinosaur
use = a herbivorous dinosaur
vicious = evil
use = a vicious dog
use = a vicious dog
proportionate = commensurate
use = Weight is proportional to size
use = Weight is proportional to size
prevailing = common, current
use = the prevailing attitude
use = the prevailing attitude
hypocritical = deceiving , two-faced
use = Their accusations of corruption are hypocritical - they have been just as corrupt themselves
use = Their accusations of corruption are hypocritical - they have been just as corrupt themselves
tract = pamphlet, a region of indefinite size
use = *
use = *
auxiliary = secondary, supplementary, reserve
use = an auxiliary nurse
use = an auxiliary nurse
exorbitant = expensive, greater than reasonable
use = exorbitant prices
use = exorbitant prices
contentious = argumentative, quarrelsome, disagreeable, belligerent
use = a contentious decision
use = a contentious decision
impoverish = To make indigent or poor
use = Excessive farming had impoverished the soil
use = Excessive farming had impoverished the soil
perishable = decomposable
use = perishable food
use = perishable food
pulp = paste, mush
use = Mash the bananas to a pulp
use = Mash the bananas to a pulp
ample = enough, specious, abundant
use = there is ample space for all
use = there is ample space for all
inborn = innate
use = an inborn tendency
use = an inborn tendency
squander = waste
use = They'll quite happily squander a whole year's savings on two-week vacation
use = They'll quite happily squander a whole year's savings on two-week vacation
incorporate = combine
use = This aircraft incorporates several new safety features
use = This aircraft incorporates several new safety features
chronic = continual
use = a chronic disease
use = a chronic disease
jurisprudence = philosophy of law
use = a student of jurisprudence
use = a student of jurisprudence
brochure = a pamphlet
use = a product brochure
use = a product brochure
avail = assistance
use = Employees should avail themselves of the opportunity
use = Employees should avail themselves of the opportunity
habitat = dwelling place
use = destruction of wildlife habitat
use = destruction of wildlife habitat
tabulate = arrange
use = *
use = *
submit = yield
use = We protested about the changes, but in the end we had to submit
use = We protested about the changes, but in the end we had to submit
parrot = mimic
use = she just parrots anything that her mom says
use = she just parrots anything that her mom says
symptomatic = indicative
use = symptomatic of low self-esteem
use = symptomatic of low self-esteem
indisputable = not disputed, unquestioned
use = One fact is indisputable
use = One fact is indisputable
homage = respect
use = to pay homage
use = to pay homage
warrant = justification
use = it did not warrant such severe punishment
use = it did not warrant such severe punishment
paraphernalia = equipment
use = cricket paraphernalia
use = cricket paraphernalia
nurture = nourish, foster
use = a carefully nurtured garden
use = a carefully nurtured garden
mania = madness
use = a sudden mania for exercise
use = a sudden mania for exercise
jest = joke
use = Would I jest about something so important
use = Would I jest about something so important
procrastinate = to delay, postpone, put off
use = I'm just procrastinating the problem
use = I'm just procrastinating the problem
diva = prima donna
use = a pop diva
use = a pop diva
citation = summons to appear in court
use = The court issued a contempt citation against city council
use = The court issued a contempt citation against city council
malady = illness
use = Apathy is one of the maladies of modern society
use = Apathy is one of the maladies of modern society
pine = languish
use = pined away and died
use = pined away and died
meager = scanty
use = a meager salary
use = a meager salary
trek = journey
use = trekking through forests
use = trekking through forests
paranoia = type of a psychological disease where a person thinks everybody hates him
use = *
use = *
effigy = likeness, mannequin
use = Crowds marched through the streets carrying burning effigies of the president
use = Crowds marched through the streets carrying burning effigies of the president
visionary = produced by imagination, fanciful, mystical
use = he was a great visionary
use = he was a great visionary
pragmatic = practical
use = the pragmatic approach to problems
use = the pragmatic approach to problems
cartographer = mapmaker
use = *
use = *
logistics = means of supplying troops
use = the logistics of the whole aid operation
use = the logistics of the whole aid operation
ouster = ejection
use = facing a possible ouster
use = facing a possible ouster
recital = performance
use = a piano recital
use = a piano recital
maladjusted = disturbed
use = maladjusted children
use = maladjusted children
superb = excellent
use = a superb performance
use = a superb performance
unwitting = unintentional
use = unwitting victims of
use = unwitting victims of
heterogeneous = composed of unlike parts, different
use = heterogeneous groupings
use = heterogeneous groupings
resilience = ability to recover from an illness
use = *
use = *
cumbersome = unwieldy
use = cumbersome equipment
use = cumbersome equipment
induce = persuade, bring about
use = They induced her to take the job by promising more money
use = They induced her to take the job by promising more money
adorn = to decorate
use = the room was adorned with flowers
use = the room was adorned with flowers
anesthetic = producing loss of sensation
use = anesthetic medicine
use = anesthetic medicine
advise = give counsel
use = His doctor advised him against smoking
use = His doctor advised him against smoking
ingenuous = na
use = it was rather ingenuous of him to ask a complete stranger to look after his luggage
use = it was rather ingenuous of him to ask a complete stranger to look after his luggage
microcosm = The world on a small scale
use = a microcosm of the society
use = a microcosm of the society
incense = enrage
use = I was so incensed by what he was saying I had to walk out.
use = I was so incensed by what he was saying I had to walk out.
rusticate = banish to the country, dwell in the country
use = I love the city life and can't understand how people can rusticate in the suburbs
use = I love the city life and can't understand how people can rusticate in the suburbs
laurels = fame
use = the laurels must surely go to the director of the play
use = the laurels must surely go to the director of the play
compliant = submissive and yielding
use = a compliant child
use = a compliant child
entity = being, existence
use = separate legal entities
use = separate legal entities
intrinsic = Inherent, internal
use = intrinsic value
use = intrinsic value
deviate = turn away from, to stray, wander
use = The recent pattern of weather deviates from the norm for this time of year
use = The recent pattern of weather deviates from the norm for this time of year
abbreviate = shorten
use = Reader's Digest prints abbreviated articles
use = Reader's Digest prints abbreviated articles
depreciate = To lessen the worth of
use = our house has depreciated in value
use = our house has depreciated in value
analgesic = pain-soother
use = a mild analgesic
use = a mild analgesic
questionnaire = interrogation
use = fill in a questionnaire
use = fill in a questionnaire
paradigm = a model
use = to produce a change in the paradigm
use = to produce a change in the paradigm
fuming = angry
use = fuming at the injustice
use = fuming at the injustice
delinquent = negligent, culpable
use = juvenile delinquents
use = juvenile delinquents
debris = wreckage, ruins, rubbish
use = *
use = *
dispatch = send
use = to dispatch the letters
use = to dispatch the letters
biopsy = removing, tissue for examination
use = a tissue biopsy
use = a tissue biopsy
arrogant = believing one is better than other people
use = arrogant behavior
use = arrogant behavior
bizarre = odd, fantastic
use = a bizarre incident
use = a bizarre incident
subsidize = financial assistance
use = to subsidize the training
use = to subsidize the training
excruciate = torture, agonize
use = excruciating pain
use = excruciating pain
dire = dreadful
use = dire consequences
use = dire consequences
disperse = scatter, to break up
use = to disperse the crowd
use = to disperse the crowd
resolution = determination
use = He showed great resolution in facing the robbers
use = He showed great resolution in facing the robbers
inventive = cleaver, resourceful
use = He is very inventive
use = He is very inventive
agenda = plan, timetable
use = a hidden agenda
use = a hidden agenda
courier = messenger
use = courier service
use = courier service
recitation = recital, lesson
use = recitation of some poem
use = recitation of some poem
mnemonic = related to memory
use = *
use = *
demotic = related to the people
use = a demotic society
use = a demotic society
converse = opposite
use = a converse opinion
use = a converse opinion
preference = choice
use = preference is for tea
use = preference is for tea
verbalize = put into words
use = *
use = *
quack = charlatan, fake
use = quacks operate eyes and at times cause blindness
use = quacks operate eyes and at times cause blindness
psychotic = demented
use = a psychotic disorder
use = a psychotic disorder
posthumous = after death
use = a posthumous award
use = a posthumous award
apartheid = racial segregation
use = the long-awaited dismantling of apartheid in South Africa
use = the long-awaited dismantling of apartheid in South Africa
cordial = friendly
use = a cordial smile
use = a cordial smile
geriatrics = pertaining to old age
use = *
use = *
ponder = muse, reflect
use = to ponder her next move
use = to ponder her next move
devoid = empty, totally lacking
use = devoid of all comforts
use = devoid of all comforts
forsake = abandon
use = Do not forsake me!
use = Do not forsake me!
irate = angry
use = irate phone calls
use = irate phone calls
consolation = something providing comfort or solace for a loss or hardship
use = If it's any consolation to you
use = If it's any consolation to you
slate = list of candidates
use = he is slated to be the next captain of the cricket team
use = he is slated to be the next captain of the cricket team
relinquish = release
use = She relinquished her hold/grip on the steering wheel
use = She relinquished her hold/grip on the steering wheel
conducive = helping
use = noise is not conducive to a good night's sleep
use = noise is not conducive to a good night's sleep
psychopath = madman
use = *
use = *
unduly = excessive
use = unduly pessimistic
use = unduly pessimistic
equitable = fair
use = a fair and equitable voting system
use = a fair and equitable voting system
gestation = Pregnancy
use = The period of gestation
use = The period of gestation
attrition = deterioration, reduction
use = a costly war of attrition
use = a costly war of attrition
celebrity = fame, widespread acclaim
use = a film celebrity
use = a film celebrity
propriety = appropriateness
use = he was careful always to behave with propriety
use = he was careful always to behave with propriety
intervene = interfere, mediate
use = The Central Bank intervened
use = The Central Bank intervened
slacken = slow up, loosen
use = *
use = *
attest = testify
use = attested copy of mark sheet
use = attested copy of mark sheet
mentor = teacher, wise adviser
use = the child found a new mentor to excel him at cricket
use = the child found a new mentor to excel him at cricket
tantrum = attack of uncontrollable bad temper
use = she threw tantrums
use = she threw tantrums
relish = savor, to enjoy greatly
use = I always relish a challenge
use = I always relish a challenge
overrule = disallow
use = In tennis, the umpire can overrule the line judge
use = In tennis, the umpire can overrule the line judge
linguistics = study of language
use = *
use = *
botany = The science of plants
use = *
use = *
egoism = to think only about yourself
use = the actor's egoism
use = the actor's egoism
imperceptible = slight, intangible
use = imperceptible changes
use = imperceptible changes
perusal = reading carefully
use = for their perusal
use = for their perusal
mediocre = average
use = a mediocre school
use = a mediocre school
inference = resulting conclusion
use = what is the inference
use = what is the inference
lieu = stead
use = in lieu of
use = in lieu of
decree = official order
use = military decree
use = military decree
atheist = one who does not believe in god
use = a confirmed atheist
use = a confirmed atheist
shambles = disorder
use = Our economy is in a shambles
use = Our economy is in a shambles
urbane = refined, worldly
use = an urbane, kindly and generous woman
use = an urbane, kindly and generous woman
dwindle = To diminish or become less
use = dwindled to a tenth of its former size
use = dwindled to a tenth of its former size
revision = new version
use = These proposals will need a lot of revision
use = These proposals will need a lot of revision
avocation = hobby
use = I am a rocket scientist, but music is my avocation
use = I am a rocket scientist, but music is my avocation
expertise = knowledge, ability
use = expertise in law
use = expertise in law
counterpart = a person or thing which has the same purpose
use = the prime minister is to meet his counterpart during the visit
use = the prime minister is to meet his counterpart during the visit
effectual = Efficient
use = a real and effectual understanding
use = a real and effectual understanding
tertiary = third
use = *
use = *
interim = Time between acts or periods, temporary
use = an interim solution
use = an interim solution
in toto = in full, entirely
use = The available information amounts to very little in toto
use = The available information amounts to very little in toto
stringent = severe, strict
use = stringent laws
use = stringent laws
snub = ignore
use = she felt snubbed
use = she felt snubbed
stereotyped = over simplified, lacking individually, seen as a type
use = *
use = *
enterprise = undertaking
use = a commercial enterprise
use = a commercial enterprise
cite = To refer to specifically
use = to cite a case
use = to cite a case
predatory = one that eats others
use = The owl is a predatory bird which kills its prey with its claws
use = The owl is a predatory bird which kills its prey with its claws
fluency = smoothness of speech
use = you speak English with fluency and ease
use = you speak English with fluency and ease
deceive = trick
use = the company deceived customers
use = the company deceived customers
surrogate = substitute
use = a surrogate child
use = a surrogate child
amass = collect
use = amass enormous wealth
use = amass enormous wealth
transparent = Easy to see through or understand
use = transparent Glass
use = transparent Glass
accrue = to accumulate, grow by additions
use = accrue vacations
use = accrue vacations
brevity = shortness of expression
use = brevity in writing is an art
use = brevity in writing is an art
breach = breaking of a rule, agreement, or law
use = breach of trust
use = breach of trust
tumbler = drinking glass
use = *
use = *
hybrid = crossbreed
use = hybrid flower or hybrid seed
use = hybrid flower or hybrid seed
innovation = change, introduction of something new
use = she loved innovations just because they were new
use = she loved innovations just because they were new
altruist = One who practices altruism
use = Gandhi ji was an altruist
use = Gandhi ji was an altruist
grotesque = strange and unpleasant
use = grotesque figures.
use = grotesque figures.
evade = to avoid
use = don't evade taxes
use = don't evade taxes
sans = without
use = *
use = *
stunted = arrested development
use = stunted growth
use = stunted growth
transgression = trespass, offense
use = Who is supposed to have committed these transgressions
use = Who is supposed to have committed these transgressions
venue = location
use = The hotel is an ideal venue
use = The hotel is an ideal venue
recluse = One who lives in retirement or seclusion
use = He is a millionaire recluse who refuses to give interviews.
use = He is a millionaire recluse who refuses to give interviews.
unaffected = natural, sincere
use = Despite all the success, she remains unaffected by it all
use = Despite all the success, she remains unaffected by it all
concave = curving inward
use = a concave lens
use = a concave lens
maladroit = clumsy
use = She can be a little maladroit in social situations
use = She can be a little maladroit in social situations
frigid = Lacking warmth
use = a frigid environment
use = a frigid environment
reticent = reserved
use = the students were reticent about answering questions
use = the students were reticent about answering questions
buffoon = fool, clown
use = he looked like a buffoon in the red and green suit
use = he looked like a buffoon in the red and green suit
want = need, poverty
use = He appeared tired and in want of a shave
use = He appeared tired and in want of a shave
assassin = murderer
use = She hired an assassin to kill her rival
use = She hired an assassin to kill her rival
pinnacle = highest point of development
use = the pinnacle of her career
use = the pinnacle of her career
capillary = thin tube
use = capillary in hands
use = capillary in hands
problematic = uncertain
use = problematic situation
use = problematic situation
pact = agreement
use = a free-trade pact
use = a free-trade pact
avarice = greed
use = Her business empire brought her wealth beyond the dreams of avarice.
use = Her business empire brought her wealth beyond the dreams of avarice.
debilitate = to weaken, enfeeble
use = Chemotherapy exhausted and debilitated him
use = Chemotherapy exhausted and debilitated him
devious = Out of the common or regular track
use = a devious scheme
use = a devious scheme
minute = very small
use = a minute quantity
use = a minute quantity
exclusive = prohibitive
use = an exclusive interview
use = an exclusive interview
awe = reverential wonder or fear
use = awe-inspiring, awestruck
use = awe-inspiring, awestruck
paternity = Fatherhood
use = paternity leave
use = paternity leave
forensic = pertaining to debate, solving crime
use = forensic evidence
use = forensic evidence
peon = common worker
use = an office peon
use = an office peon
infantile = childish, immature
use = infantile behavior
use = infantile behavior
germane = Relevant
use = a germane answer
use = a germane answer
withdrawn = introverted, remote, timid
use = she became quiet and withdrawn and rarely went out
use = she became quiet and withdrawn and rarely went out
recoil = flinch, retreat
use = I recoiled from the smell
use = I recoiled from the smell
noble = illustrious, imperial, legendary
use = a noble gesture
use = a noble gesture
irreparable = cannot be repaired
use = irreparable damage
use = irreparable damage
mode = prevailing style
use = mode of payment
use = mode of payment
dissemble = pretend, disguise one's motives
use = He accused the government of dissembling
use = He accused the government of dissembling
spatial = referring to space
use = *
use = *
unobtrusive = inconspicuous, not blatant
use = unobtrusive and natural-looking
use = unobtrusive and natural-looking
champion = to defend or support
use = an Olympic champion
use = an Olympic champion
opportune = well-timed
use = an opportune moment
use = an opportune moment
radical = revolutionary, fundamental
use = a radical thinker
use = a radical thinker
viable = capable of surviving
use = viable solution
use = viable solution
finite = limited
use = a finite amount of time
use = a finite amount of time
tranquility = Calmness
use = I love the tranquility of the countryside.
use = I love the tranquility of the countryside.
coerce = to force
use = Employees said they were coerced into signing the agreement
use = Employees said they were coerced into signing the agreement
jubilant = in high spirits
use = The fans were jubilant about India's victory
use = The fans were jubilant about India's victory
harass = torment
use = stop harassing me
use = stop harassing me
metallurgical = related to the art of removing metals from ores
use = *
use = *
resort = recourse
use = He got back the money legally, without resort to violence
use = He got back the money legally, without resort to violence
confront = challenge
use = It's an issue we'll have to confront at some point
use = It's an issue we'll have to confront at some point
cacophony = dissonance, harsh noise
use = a cacophony of voices
use = a cacophony of voices
philanthropic = charitable
use = a philanthropic society
use = a philanthropic society
verbatim = Word for word
use = She had an amazing memory and could recall verbatim quite complex conversations
use = She had an amazing memory and could recall verbatim quite complex conversations
bliss = happiness
use = my idea of sheer bliss
use = my idea of sheer bliss
obsolete = outdated
use = Kerosene lamps became obsolete when electric lighting was invented
use = Kerosene lamps became obsolete when electric lighting was invented
stellar = related to the stars
use = a stellar explosion
use = a stellar explosion
scale = climb up, ascend
use = The prisoner scaled the high prison wall and ran off
use = The prisoner scaled the high prison wall and ran off
acknowledge = to recognize or accept
use = acknowledged expert
use = acknowledged expert
discerning = observant
use = a discerning customer
use = a discerning customer
novice = beginner
use = I've never driven a car before - I'm a complete novice
use = I've never driven a car before - I'm a complete novice
dock = curtail
use = The University has docked lecturers' pay by 20% because of their refusal to mark examination papers
use = The University has docked lecturers' pay by 20% because of their refusal to mark examination papers
morale = spirit, confidence
use = the team's high morale
use = the team's high morale
appropriate = to take or steal something
use = appropriate someone's wealth
use = appropriate someone's wealth
monochromatic = having only one color
use = *
use = *
atrocity = Great cruelty or reckless wickedness
use = Soldiers sometimes commit atrocities against civilians
use = Soldiers sometimes commit atrocities against civilians
flair = a natural aptitude
use = He has a flair for languages
use = He has a flair for languages
fraudulent = Counterfeit
use = fraudulent claims
use = fraudulent claims
consolidate = unite, strengthen, to combine, incorporate
use = to consolidate a position
use = to consolidate a position
posterity = future generations
use = to preserve for posterity
use = to preserve for posterity
diabolical = devilish, fiendish, wicked
use = Conditions in the prison were diabolical
use = Conditions in the prison were diabolical
frustrate = thwart, defeat
use = we must frustrate their plan to take over the company
use = we must frustrate their plan to take over the company
accelerate = To move faster
use = accelerate your car
use = accelerate your car
crux = gist, key
use = the crux of the problem
use = the crux of the problem
delude = deceive
use = don't delude yourself
use = don't delude yourself
transcribe = write a copy
use = the conversations were transcribed by typists
use = the conversations were transcribed by typists
unabashed = shameless, brazen
use = unabashed in her
use = unabashed in her
infuse = inspire, instill
use = Her arrival infused the children with enthusiasm
use = Her arrival infused the children with enthusiasm
tribulations = distress, suffering
use = trials and tribulations
use = trials and tribulations
shrewd = clever
use = a shrewd politician
use = a shrewd politician
supersede = replace
use = this agreement supersedes all old agreements
use = this agreement supersedes all old agreements
contraction = shrinkage
use = Cold causes contraction of the metal
use = Cold causes contraction of the metal
ulterior = hidden, covert
use = an ulterior motive
use = an ulterior motive
bias = partiality, prejudice, slant
use = biased opinion
use = biased opinion
leeway = room to move, margin
use = when you set a deadline, allow a little leeway
use = when you set a deadline, allow a little leeway
viscous = sticky, gluey, thick
use = melted tar is a viscous substance
use = melted tar is a viscous substance
celestial = heavenly
use = The moon is a celestial body
use = The moon is a celestial body
chassis = framework and working parts of an automobile
use = chassis of a car
use = chassis of a car
phenomenal = unusual natural events, or extraordinary
use = a phenomenal success
use = a phenomenal success
legislate = make laws
use = *
use = *
resigned = accepting of a situation
use = a resigned look
use = a resigned look
enumerate = count, list, itemize
use = enumerate the contents
use = enumerate the contents
persona = social fa
use = his public persona
use = his public persona
bullion = gold and silver in the shape of rods or bars
use = *
use = *
receptive = open to other's ideas
use = receptive to the idea
use = receptive to the idea
hover = hang about, wait nearby
use = the helicopter hovered over the helipad
use = the helicopter hovered over the helipad
retraction = withdrawal
use = he dropped the libel case after the newspaper published a retraction of its statements
use = he dropped the libel case after the newspaper published a retraction of its statements
extort = extract, force
use = to extort money
use = to extort money
entomology = the study of insects
use = professor of entomology
use = professor of entomology
audacious = Fearless, bold, daring
use = an audacious claim
use = an audacious claim
refute = disprove
use = refute the allegations
use = refute the allegations
apathy = indifference, lack of emotion
use = the government's apathy during the accident was shocking
use = the government's apathy during the accident was shocking
compassion = kindness
use = show a little compassion
use = show a little compassion
amnesty = pardon
use = under the terms of the amnesty
use = under the terms of the amnesty
unabated = ceaseless
use = The fighting continued unabated throughout the night
use = The fighting continued unabated throughout the night
proximity = nearness
use = The best thing about the location of the house is its proximity to the market
use = The best thing about the location of the house is its proximity to the market
energize = invigorate, make forceful and active
use = *
use = *
invariable = Unchangeable
use = The menu is invariable but the food is always good
use = The menu is invariable but the food is always good
electorate = voters
use = the wishes of the electorate
use = the wishes of the electorate
commiserate = empathize
use = I began by commiserating with her over the defeat
use = I began by commiserating with her over the defeat
scarcity = not enough, insufficient
use = the scarcity of skilled workers
use = the scarcity of skilled workers
cessation = a stopping
use = a smoking cessation program
use = a smoking cessation program
insidious = treacherous, sly
use = High-blood pressure is an insidious condition which has few symptoms
use = High-blood pressure is an insidious condition which has few symptoms
degraded = lowered in rank, debased
use = the degraded man spoke only of his past glory
use = the degraded man spoke only of his past glory
coffer = strong box, large chest for money
use = government coffers
use = government coffers
magnitude = greatness of size
use = They don't seem to grasp the magnitude of the problem
use = They don't seem to grasp the magnitude of the problem
orient = align
use = to orient yourself
use = to orient yourself
unbridled = unrestrained
use = unbridled enthusiasm
use = unbridled enthusiasm
nimble = spry, quick
use = nimble fingers
use = nimble fingers
versatile = adaptable, all-purpose
use = a versatile actor
use = a versatile actor
panorama = vista, broad view
use = From the hotel roof you can enjoy a panorama of the whole city
use = From the hotel roof you can enjoy a panorama of the whole city
bibliography = list of books or sources of information
use = bibliography at the end of the book
use = bibliography at the end of the book
condone = overlook wrong doing, pardon, justify
use = If the government is seen to condone violence, the bloodshed will never stop
use = If the government is seen to condone violence, the bloodshed will never stop
hypertension = elevated blood pressure
use = a new drug for hypertension
use = a new drug for hypertension
reiterate = repeat
use = reiterate the demands
use = reiterate the demands
assert = affirm, attest
use = He asserts that she stole money from him
use = He asserts that she stole money from him
pacify = appease, bring peace
use = He pacified his crying child with a bottle
use = He pacified his crying child with a bottle
diverse = varying, differing
use = unity in diversity
use = unity in diversity
profiteer = extortionist
use = a war profiteer
use = a war profiteer
oligarchy = aristocracy
use = *
use = *
young Turks = reformers
use = *
use = *
transpire = happen
use = No one is willing to predict what may transpire at the peace conference
use = No one is willing to predict what may transpire at the peace conference
latent = potential, present but hidden
use = the latent artistic talents that many people possess
use = the latent artistic talents that many people possess
accord = to reconcile, come to an agreement
use = a peace accord
use = a peace accord
mandate = A command
use = seeking a fresh mandate
use = seeking a fresh mandate
virtual = Being in essence or effect, but not in form or appearance
use = virtual shopping
use = virtual shopping
contented = satisfied
use = a contented smile
use = a contented smile
destitute = very poor, poverty-stricken
use = The floods left thousands of people destitute
use = The floods left thousands of people destitute
articulate = well-spoken
use = an articulate speech
use = an articulate speech
prospective = expected, imminent
use = prospective employers
use = prospective employers
inestimable = priceless
use = The medical importance of this discovery is of inestimable value
use = The medical importance of this discovery is of inestimable value
connoisseur = an expert, gourmet, a person with refined taste
use = a connoisseur of art
use = a connoisseur of art
incarnate = having bodily form
use = as devil's incarnate
use = as devil's incarnate
havoc = destruction
use = The storm wreaked havoc in the garden
use = The storm wreaked havoc in the garden
underscore = emphasize
use = to underscore the seriousness of the situation
use = to underscore the seriousness of the situation
preliminary = introductory
use = Preliminary results
use = Preliminary results
constituent = electorate, component, part
use = The minister worked hard, always talking to his constituents and hearing their problems
use = The minister worked hard, always talking to his constituents and hearing their problems
orchestrate = organize
use = a brilliantly orchestrated election campaign
use = a brilliantly orchestrated election campaign
discrimination = ability to see differences, prejudice
use = *
use = *
abandon = desert, forsake
use = The match was abandoned because of rain
use = The match was abandoned because of rain
justify = excuse, mitigate
use = I can't really justify taking another day off work
use = I can't really justify taking another day off work
adulterate = contaminate, corrupt, make impure
use = adulterated food
use = adulterated food
initiate = begin, introduce
use = initiate a discussion
use = initiate a discussion
laudatory = commendable
use = the laudatory comments by the critics
use = the laudatory comments by the critics
dais = platform
use = speaking from the dais
use = speaking from the dais
buttress = support
use = *
use = *
rebuttal = replay, counterargument
use = She issued a point-by-point rebuttal of the company's accusations
use = She issued a point-by-point rebuttal of the company's accusations
persevere = persist, endure
use = persevere in your efforts for great success
use = persevere in your efforts for great success
subordinate = lower in rank
use = a subordinate role
use = a subordinate role
promiscuous = sexually indiscreet
use = promiscuous in his youth
use = promiscuous in his youth
sacred cow = idol, taboo
use = the sacred cow of parliamentary democracy
use = the sacred cow of parliamentary democracy
capital = most significant, pertaining to wealth
use = capital gain tax
use = capital gain tax
animosity = dislike, hatred
use = animosity between the teams
use = animosity between the teams
ornithology = study of birds
use = *
use = *
maternity = motherhood
use = maternity leave
use = maternity leave
fanfare = publicity
use = there was much fanfare
use = there was much fanfare
ignoble = dishonorable
use = an ignoble action
use = an ignoble action
contaminate = To pollute
use = contaminated water
use = contaminated water
expose = divulge
use = a searing expos
use = a searing expos
wield = control
use = to wield power
use = to wield power
lucid = clearly understood
use = a lucid explanation
use = a lucid explanation
obviate = make unnecessary
use = A peaceful solution would obviate the need to send a military force.
use = A peaceful solution would obviate the need to send a military force.
Koran = holy book of Islam
use = *
use = *
pendant = Anything that hangs from something else
use = a beautiful necklace with a diamond pendant.
use = a beautiful necklace with a diamond pendant.
imposition = intrusion
use = the imposition of the death penalty
use = the imposition of the death penalty
quicken = revive, hasten
use = to quicken the pace
use = to quicken the pace
infantry = foot soldiers
use = heavy infantry unit
use = heavy infantry unit
depart = leave
use = the train departs from Platform 1
use = the train departs from Platform 1
euphemism = genteel expression
use = "Passed away" is a euphemism for "died"
use = "Passed away" is a euphemism for "died"
leniency = Forbearance
use = The defending lawyer asked for leniency on the grounds of her client's youth.
use = The defending lawyer asked for leniency on the grounds of her client's youth.
enviable = desirable
use = in the enviable position
use = in the enviable position
excerpt = selection from a book, extract
use = excerpt of a new book
use = excerpt of a new book
tranquil = Calm
use = a tranquil rural setting
use = a tranquil rural setting
prophet = prognosticator
use = the words of the prophet
use = the words of the prophet
amnesia = the loss of memory
use = suffering from amnesia
use = suffering from amnesia
purge = cleanse, remove
use = Party leaders have undertaken to purge the party of extremists
use = Party leaders have undertaken to purge the party of extremists
ramp = slope, inclined plane
use = ramps are built in hospitals so that people on wheel chairs can move easily
use = ramps are built in hospitals so that people on wheel chairs can move easily
indecent = offensive
use = an indecent act
use = an indecent act
replica = copy
use = exact replica of the original
use = exact replica of the original
petite = small
use = She was dark and petite
use = She was dark and petite
rancid = rotten
use = rancid oil
use = rancid oil
incest = sexual activity between family members
use = a victim of incest
use = a victim of incest
wizardry = sorcery, magic
use = *
use = *
ecstasy = Rapturous excitement or exaltation
use = they were in ecstasy
use = they were in ecstasy
resuscitate = revive
use = Her heart had stopped, but the doctors successfully resuscitated her
use = Her heart had stopped, but the doctors successfully resuscitated her
effervesce = To bubble up
use = *
use = *
reap = harvest
use = reap the benefit
use = reap the benefit
elite = upper-class
use = the country's educated elite
use = the country's educated elite
encyclopedic = comprehensive
use = encyclopedic knowledge
use = encyclopedic knowledge
murmur = mutter, mumble
use = "I love you", she murmured
use = "I love you", she murmured
incessant = Unceasing
use = incessant rain
use = incessant rain
militate = work against
use = The slowness of the judicial system militates against justice for the individual.
use = The slowness of the judicial system militates against justice for the individual.
horticulture = the art of gardening
use = *
use = *
induct = To bring in
use = was inducted into the party
use = was inducted into the party
jargon = specialized language
use = computer jargon
use = computer jargon
untoward = perverse
use = untoward happening
use = untoward happening
negligent = careless, inattentive
use = the teacher had been negligent in allowing the children to swim in dangerous water
use = the teacher had been negligent in allowing the children to swim in dangerous water
partition = division
use = partition of India in 1947
use = partition of India in 1947
obstetrician = a doctor who delivers babies
use = *
use = *
senile = a lack of mental ability because of old age
use = He spent many years caring for his senile mother
use = He spent many years caring for his senile mother
premonition = warning
use = She had a sudden premonition of what the future might bring
use = She had a sudden premonition of what the future might bring
compatible = well-matched, harmonious
use = This software may not be compatible with older operating systems
use = This software may not be compatible with older operating systems
innovate = to invent, modernize
use = always desperate to innovate
use = always desperate to innovate
advert = advertisement, refer to
use = since you advert to this matter frequently, it must be important
use = since you advert to this matter frequently, it must be important
bureaucracy = too many people in an organization
use = the university's bureaucracy
use = the university's bureaucracy
charlatan = quack, fake
use = the charlatan was caught
use = the charlatan was caught
acoustic = pertaining to sound
use = an acoustic guitar
use = an acoustic guitar
depose = testify, to remove from a high position
use = was deposed as a leader
use = was deposed as a leader
fallacious = wrong, unsound, illogical
use = fallacious argument
use = fallacious argument
perpetrate = commit
use = to perpetrate atrocities against innocent people
use = to perpetrate atrocities against innocent people
deduct = subtract
use = deduct the amount and pay me the rest
use = deduct the amount and pay me the rest
lieutenant = one acts in place of another
use = second lieutenant
use = second lieutenant
innovative = new, useful idea
use = innovative ideas
use = innovative ideas
proverb = maxim
use = an old proverb
use = an old proverb
quietude = tranquility
use = the monk lived in quietude of the jungle
use = the monk lived in quietude of the jungle
incision = cut
use = The surgeon made a small incision
use = The surgeon made a small incision
agile = nimble, well coordinated
use = agile child
use = agile child
thesaurus = book of synonyms
use = a thesaurus in dictionary form
use = a thesaurus in dictionary form
defame = slander or disgrace
use = The opposition party tried to defame the Prime Minister
use = The opposition party tried to defame the Prime Minister
satiate = satisfy fully
use = He drank greedily until his thirst was satiated
use = He drank greedily until his thirst was satiated
callous = insensitive, thick-skinned
use = callous attitude
use = callous attitude
memorandum = note
use = memorandum of understanding
use = memorandum of understanding
partiality = bias
use = there was no evidence of partiality in the selection process
use = there was no evidence of partiality in the selection process
caricature = cartoon, exaggerated portrait
use = the overblown caricatures
use = the overblown caricatures
audacity = boldness
use = It took a lot of audacity to stand up and criticize the chairman.
use = It took a lot of audacity to stand up and criticize the chairman.
gambit = plot
use = a clever opening gambit
use = a clever opening gambit
implement = carry out, execute
use = The changes will be implemented next year
use = The changes will be implemented next year
sabotage = treason, destruction
use = attempt to sabotage the ceasefire
use = attempt to sabotage the ceasefire
pundit = learned or politically astute person
use = a political pundit
use = a political pundit
ludicrous = absurd, laughable
use = a ludicrous idea
use = a ludicrous idea
defer = postpone, to submit or yield
use = I defer to your judgment.
use = I defer to your judgment.
inert = inactive
use = The dog lay inert on the sofa
use = The dog lay inert on the sofa
dehydrate = dry out
use = feeling dehydrated
use = feeling dehydrated
pedestrian = common, unimaginative
use = he wrote page after page of pedestrian prose
use = he wrote page after page of pedestrian prose
comatose = stupor
use = By midnight I was virtually comatose
use = By midnight I was virtually comatose
peculiar = unusual
use = a peculiar smell
use = a peculiar smell
incorrigible = who cannot be reformed
use = an incorrigible liar
use = an incorrigible liar
righteous = upright, moral
use = a righteous and holy man
use = a righteous and holy man
scoundrel = unprincipled person
use = a heartless scoundrel
use = a heartless scoundrel
asylum = place of refuge
use = apply for political asylum
use = apply for political asylum
opaque = nontransparent
use = opaque glass
use = opaque glass
opt = decide, choose
use = he opted for early retirement
use = he opted for early retirement
herald = harbinger
use = The president's speech heralds a new era in foreign policy
use = The president's speech heralds a new era in foreign policy
intercept = prevent
use = The police intercepted a shipment of fake drugs
use = The police intercepted a shipment of fake drugs
prerequisite = requirement
use = a prerequisite for success
use = a prerequisite for success
devise = plan
use = devised a game plan
use = devised a game plan
ambivalence = conflicting emotions; attitude of uncertainty
use = ambivalence towards something
use = ambivalence towards something
transitory = fleeting
use = the transitory nature of life
use = the transitory nature of life
integral = essential
use = an integral part of
use = an integral part of
abusive = using harsh words or ill treatment
use = abusive father
use = abusive father
err = mistake, misjudge
use = He erred in agreeing to her appointment
use = He erred in agreeing to her appointment
impasse = deadlock
use = The dispute had reached an impasse, as neither side would compromise
use = The dispute had reached an impasse, as neither side would compromise
thorny = difficult
use = a thorny problem
use = a thorny problem
deploy = arrange forces, to spread out strategically over an area
use = to deploy my skills
use = to deploy my skills
equable = even-tempered
use = an equable climate
use = an equable climate
pretense = affection, excuse
use = She made absolutely no pretence of being interested.
use = She made absolutely no pretence of being interested.
caliber = ability
use = of high-caliber
use = of high-caliber
hazardous = dangerous
use = hazardous situation
use = hazardous situation
omniscient = all-knowing
use = the omniscient narrator
use = the omniscient narrator
fanaticism = excessive zeal, extreme devotion to a cause
use = their fanaticism led to the fight
use = their fanaticism led to the fight
scanty = meager, insufficient
use = *
use = *
concern = a matter of importance
use = *
use = *
serpentine = winding
use = the serpentine course of the river
use = the serpentine course of the river
cataract = Opacity of the lens of the eye resulting in complete or partial blindness
use = cataract operation
use = cataract operation
skeptical = doubtful
use = skeptical of his claims
use = skeptical of his claims
vocation = occupation
use = I feel I've found my true vocation of helping students
use = I feel I've found my true vocation of helping students
disclaim = renounce, to deny, disavow
use = the terrorists disclaimed responsibility for the bomb blast
use = the terrorists disclaimed responsibility for the bomb blast
couple = join, unite
use = *
use = *
perceptive = discerning
use = perceptive insights
use = perceptive insights
scruples = misgivings
use = Robin Hood had no scruples about robbing the rich to give to the poor
use = Robin Hood had no scruples about robbing the rich to give to the poor
jurisdiction = domain
use = sales are subject to Mumbai jurisdiction only
use = sales are subject to Mumbai jurisdiction only
underwrite = agree to finance, guarantee
use = underwrite an insurance policy
use = underwrite an insurance policy
cosmic = related to the universe
use = cosmic rays
use = cosmic rays
pains = labor
use = she was in labor pains
use = she was in labor pains
painstaking = taking great care
use = painstaking research
use = painstaking research
magnum opus = masterpiece
use = the painting is considered to be his magnum opus
use = the painting is considered to be his magnum opus
austere = stern, strict, unadorned, harsh, Spartan
use = an austere room
use = an austere room
bellicose = Warlike, aggressive
use = a bellicose situation
use = a bellicose situation
cynical = scornful of the motives of others
use = many people have become cynical about politicians
use = many people have become cynical about politicians
boycott = abstain in protest
use = to boycott the meeting
use = to boycott the meeting
milieu = environment
use = the social and cultural milieu
use = the social and cultural milieu
satanic = pertaining to the Devil
use = a satanic cult
use = a satanic cult
explode = to disprove, blow up
use = A bomb exploded
use = A bomb exploded
staunch = loyal
use = staunch supporter
use = staunch supporter
multiplicity = the condition of being manifold or very various
use = a multiplicity of fashion magazines
use = a multiplicity of fashion magazines
formidable = Difficult to accomplish
use = a formidable task
use = a formidable task
abreast = side-by-side
use = The motorcyclist came abreast of her car
use = The motorcyclist came abreast of her car
perpetuate = cause to continue
use = perpetuate the violence
use = perpetuate the violence
disseminate = distribute, to spread far and wide
use = web sites are used to disseminate political propaganda
use = web sites are used to disseminate political propaganda
marginal = insignificant
use = a marginal improvement
use = a marginal improvement
infinitesimal = very small
use = The amounts of radioactivity present were infinitesimal.
use = The amounts of radioactivity present were infinitesimal.
site = location
use = the site for the new hospital
use = the site for the new hospital
gist = essence
use = That was the gist of what he said
use = That was the gist of what he said
adept = skillful
use = She's very adept at dealing with the media
use = She's very adept at dealing with the media
impede = hinder
use = a broken-down car is impeding the flow of traffic
use = a broken-down car is impeding the flow of traffic
elate = raise spirits
use = you will feel elated on your success
use = you will feel elated on your success
aftermath = consequence
use = in the aftermath of the explosion
use = in the aftermath of the explosion
unequivocal = absolute, certain
use = unequivocal support
use = unequivocal support
verge = border, edge
use = you are on the verge of a big success
use = you are on the verge of a big success
hue = color
use = there are fish of every hue
use = there are fish of every hue
compromise = agree to something which is not exactly what you want
use = We need to reach a compromise over this issue
use = We need to reach a compromise over this issue
archives = public records
use = archive film
use = archive film
scorn = disdain, reject
use = She has nothing but scorn for him
use = She has nothing but scorn for him
dogmatic = certain, unchanging in opinion
use = a dogmatic approach to life
use = a dogmatic approach to life
locomotion = moving from one place to another
use = *
use = *
minuscule = small
use = two minuscule pieces of toast
use = two minuscule pieces of toast
convey = communicate
use = You don't want to convey the impression that we're not interested
use = You don't want to convey the impression that we're not interested
dispossess = take away possessions
use = dispossessed of their homes
use = dispossessed of their homes
susceptible = vulnerable
use = children are susceptible to diseases
use = children are susceptible to diseases
hirsute = bearded
use = a hirsute individual with a heavy black beard
use = a hirsute individual with a heavy black beard
renunciation = An explicit disclaimer of a right or privilege
use = the renunciation of violence
use = the renunciation of violence
odyssey = journey
use = a film about one man's odyssey
use = a film about one man's odyssey
aloof = detached, indifferent
use = he seems arrogant and aloof
use = he seems arrogant and aloof
subside = diminish
use = the violence will soon subside
use = the violence will soon subside
differentiate = to distinguish between two items
use = We do not differentiate between our workers on the basis of
use = We do not differentiate between our workers on the basis of
grudging = reluctant
use = the grudging respect of her boss
use = the grudging respect of her boss
extract = to pull out, exact
use = The tooth was eventually extracted
use = The tooth was eventually extracted
imprudent = unwise
use = imprudent decision
use = imprudent decision
distract = divert
use = Don't distract her from her studies
use = Don't distract her from her studies
brink = edge
use = to the brink of failure
use = to the brink of failure
execute = put into effect
use = execute a will
use = execute a will
resurgent = Surging back or again
use = the resurgent militarism in the country.
use = the resurgent militarism in the country.
genetics = study of heredity
use = *
use = *
catastrophic = disastrous
use = catastrophic result
use = catastrophic result
allot = allocate
use = allotted seats on the front row
use = allotted seats on the front row
confuse = perplex
use = Stop confusing the issue
use = Stop confusing the issue
logo = corporate symbol
use = a corporate logo
use = a corporate logo
discrepancy = difference between
use = There is some discrepancy between the two accounts
use = There is some discrepancy between the two accounts
bona fide = made in good faith
use = a bona fide resident
use = a bona fide resident
apprehensive = anxious
use = a bit apprehensive about
use = a bit apprehensive about
touchy = sensitive, irascible
use = a touchy issue
use = a touchy issue
arcane = secret
use = the arcane details of the agreement
use = the arcane details of the agreement
despise = loathe
use = He despised himself for being such a coward
use = He despised himself for being such a coward
repulsion = act of driving back, distaste
use = the repulsion of the enemy forces
use = the repulsion of the enemy forces
transmute = To change in nature or form
use = transmute lead into gold
use = transmute lead into gold
missile = a flying weapon
use = a missile launcher
use = a missile launcher
primal = first, beginning
use = primal fears
use = primal fears
thrive = prosper
use = She seems to thrive on stress
use = She seems to thrive on stress
phoenix = rebirth
use = rose from the ashes like a phoenix
use = rose from the ashes like a phoenix
inebriate = To intoxicate
use = the inebriated driver
use = the inebriated driver
bereaved = suffering death of a loved one
use = bereaved parents
use = bereaved parents
perfectionist = purist, precisionist
use = don't be a perfectionist
use = don't be a perfectionist
biped = two-footed animal
use = *
use = *
equilibrium = A state of balance
use = the country's economic equilibrium
use = the country's economic equilibrium
recapitulate = restate, summarize
use = finally the speaker recapitulated the main points
use = finally the speaker recapitulated the main points
subsidiary = subordinate
use = a subsidiary role
use = a subsidiary role
decline = decrease in number
use = The actor's popularity has declined
use = The actor's popularity has declined
disregard = pay no attention to
use = complete disregard for
use = complete disregard for
clamber = to climb somewhere with difficulty, especially using your hands and feet
use = The children clambered into the boat
use = The children clambered into the boat
ponderous = heavy, bulky
use = a slow and ponderous manner
use = a slow and ponderous manner
synopsis = brief summary
use = synopsis of her PhD thesis
use = synopsis of her PhD thesis
respectively = in order
use = first and third position respectively
use = first and third position respectively
rally = assemble
use = an election rally
use = an election rally
contemplate = meditate
use = I'm contemplating going abroad for a year
use = I'm contemplating going abroad for a year
intrude = To go unwanted to a place
use = I hope I'm not intruding.
use = I hope I'm not intruding.
altercation = argument, noisy dispute
use = the altercation ended their friendship
use = the altercation ended their friendship
preface = introduction to a book
use = *
use = *
intellect = the ability to understand and think in an intelligent way
use = Her energy and intellect are respected all over the world.
use = Her energy and intellect are respected all over the world.
repeal = no further effect
use = repeal a law
use = repeal a law
prodigy = a person with extraordinary ability or talent
use = a child prodigy
use = a child prodigy
censure = condemn, criticize or find fault with
use = His dishonest behavior came under severe censure
use = His dishonest behavior came under severe censure
prelude = introduction
use = a prelude to wide-ranging reforms
use = a prelude to wide-ranging reforms
momentum = An impetus
use = give new momentum to their plans
use = give new momentum to their plans
nexus = link
use = there is no nexus between these two events
use = there is no nexus between these two events
multitude = throng
use = a multitude of problems
use = a multitude of problems
paucity = scarcity
use = a paucity of information
use = a paucity of information
hectic = hasty, hurried
use = a hectic schedule
use = a hectic schedule
contempt = disdain
use = She's beneath contempt
use = She's beneath contempt
plutonium = radioactive material
use = a bomb made of plutonium
use = a bomb made of plutonium
cosmopolitan = worldly, sophisticated, free from local prejudices
use = Mumbai is a cosmopolitan city
use = Mumbai is a cosmopolitan city
vigilance = watchfulness in guarding against danger
use = the vigilance of a neighbor
use = the vigilance of a neighbor
mirage = illusion
use = For her, victory was just a distant mirage
use = For her, victory was just a distant mirage
intimidate = To frighten or threaten
use = he used to intimidate all the kids
use = he used to intimidate all the kids
provocative = titillating
use = a provocative question
use = a provocative question
convex = curving outward
use = convex mirror
use = convex mirror
morose = sullen, gloomy
use = a morose expression
use = a morose expression
subtle = Discriminating
use = a subtle shade of pink
use = a subtle shade of pink
wanton = lewd, abandoned
use = a wanton disregard for safety
use = a wanton disregard for safety
myopic = narrow-minded, near-sighted
use = the myopic refusal to act now
use = the myopic refusal to act now
composure = Calmness of appearance
use = lose my composure
use = lose my composure
endowment = property, gift
use = The school has received an endowment of a million rupees to buy new books for the library
use = The school has received an endowment of a million rupees to buy new books for the library
perpendicular = at right angles
use = the nearly perpendicular side of the mountain
use = the nearly perpendicular side of the mountain
remuneration = Compensation
use = They demanded adequate remuneration for their work
use = They demanded adequate remuneration for their work
metaphysical = Philosophical
use = metaphysical questions
use = metaphysical questions
salutation = salute, greeting
use = *
use = *
tacit = understood without being spoken
use = tacit understanding
use = tacit understanding
sonorous = resonant, majestic
use = a sonorous voice
use = a sonorous voice
concerto = A musical composition for orchestra
use = a piano concerto by Mozart
use = a piano concerto by Mozart
perverse = Unreasonable
use = a perverse logic
use = a perverse logic
captivate = engross, fascinate
use = she captivated audiences
use = she captivated audiences
incredulous = skeptical, doubtful
use = incredulous spectators
use = incredulous spectators
volatile = unstable, explosive
use = volatile temper
use = volatile temper
ostracize = ban
use = His colleagues ostracized him
use = His colleagues ostracized him
dismay = dread
use = filled with dismay
use = filled with dismay
import = meaning, significance
use = the visit is of no import
use = the visit is of no import
anarchy = absence of government or law
use = there was anarchy after the government fell
use = there was anarchy after the government fell
rheumatism = inflammation
use = suffer from rheumatism
use = suffer from rheumatism
proclaim = announce
use = All the countries have proclaimed their loyalty to the alliance
use = All the countries have proclaimed their loyalty to the alliance
neutralize = offset, nullify, to balance
use = to neutralize an acid
use = to neutralize an acid
posthaste = hastily
use = They traveled posthaste to Rome to collect the award
use = They traveled posthaste to Rome to collect the award
stole = long scarf
use = a mink stole
use = a mink stole
Omnipotent = all-powerful
use = an omnipotent king
use = an omnipotent king
presuppose = assume
use = All this presupposes that he'll get the job he wants
use = All this presupposes that he'll get the job he wants
environ = enclose, surround in medieval days
use = in old times, Delhi was environed by a wall
use = in old times, Delhi was environed by a wall
avid = enthusiastic
use = an avid cricket fan
use = an avid cricket fan
emancipate = liberate
use = emancipated women
use = emancipated women
immense = huge
use = at immense cost
use = at immense cost
convocation = gathering
use = a university convocation
use = a university convocation
zenith = summit, highest point
use = at the zenith of his achievement
use = at the zenith of his achievement
defraud = swindle
use = The company was accused of defrauding its customers.
use = The company was accused of defrauding its customers.
finesse = skill
use = It was a disappointing performance which lacked finesse
use = It was a disappointing performance which lacked finesse
qualify = to provide with needed skills
use = B.Ed. qualifies you to teach in any secondary school.
use = B.Ed. qualifies you to teach in any secondary school.
germinate = To begin to develop into an embryo or higher form
use = The beans will only germinate if the temperature is warm enough
use = The beans will only germinate if the temperature is warm enough
confer = To bestow
use = An honorary doctorate was conferred on him
use = An honorary doctorate was conferred on him
surveillance = close watch
use = surveillance cameras.
use = surveillance cameras.
sophistication = artificiality, unnaturalness, act of employing sophistry in reasoning
use = *
use = *
catastrophe = Any great and sudden calamity
use = natural catastrophe
use = natural catastrophe
anthropologist = student of the history and science of human kind
use = the anthropologist uncovered ancient human remains
use = the anthropologist uncovered ancient human remains
oppressive = burdensome
use = an oppressive government
use = an oppressive government
applause = acclaim, cheering, clapping, praise
use = a round of applause
use = a round of applause
belittle = disparage, to represent as unimportant
use = they attempted to belittle the leader
use = they attempted to belittle the leader
agronomy = science of crop production
use = *
use = *
arid = dry, dull
use = an arid climate
use = an arid climate
motive = reason
use = a motive for lying
use = a motive for lying
mutiny = rebellion
use = rumors of mutiny among the troops
use = rumors of mutiny among the troops
sedentary = stationary, inactive
use = sedentary lifestyle
use = sedentary lifestyle
unruffled = calm, not anxious
use = For a man in imminent danger of losing his job, he appeared quite unruffled
use = For a man in imminent danger of losing his job, he appeared quite unruffled
antagonist = an opponent, rival, adversary
use = the antagonist was finally defeated
use = the antagonist was finally defeated
decimate = destroy
use = populations of endangered animals have been decimated
use = populations of endangered animals have been decimated
seniority = privilege due to length of service
use = promotion will be based on seniority
use = promotion will be based on seniority
rote = Repetition as a means of learning them
use = rote learning
use = rote learning
alienate = estrange, antagonize
use = to alienate someone
use = to alienate someone
pervert = to cause to change in immoral way, to misuse
use = Her ideas have been shamelessly perverted to serve the president's propaganda campaign
use = Her ideas have been shamelessly perverted to serve the president's propaganda campaign
inclusive = comprehensive
use = the price is inclusive of taxes
use = the price is inclusive of taxes
claustrophobia = fear of enclosed places
use = He suffers from claustrophobia so he never travels on underground trains
use = He suffers from claustrophobia so he never travels on underground trains
biodegradable = naturally decaying
use = Biodegradable packaging helps reduce pollution
use = Biodegradable packaging helps reduce pollution
bloated = swollen
use = a bloated stomach
use = a bloated stomach
scheme = plot
use = All her ministers were scheming against her
use = All her ministers were scheming against her
nominate = propose
use = He was nominated for the post of chairman
use = He was nominated for the post of chairman
gradation = A step, degree, rank
use = the gradations of a ruler
use = the gradations of a ruler
initiation = induction ceremony
use = the initiation of divorce proceedings
use = the initiation of divorce proceedings
repel = repulse, disgust, offend
use = She was repelled by his ugliness
use = She was repelled by his ugliness
dialect = regional style of speaking
use = a regional dialect
use = a regional dialect
spite = malice, grudge
use = just out of spite
use = just out of spite
polychromatic = many-colored
use = *
use = *
congenital = inborn, existing from birth
use = a congenital disease
use = a congenital disease
illusion = An unreal image
use = an optical illusion
use = an optical illusion
centurion = A captain of one hundred soldiers in the ancient Roman
use = *
use = *
constellation = arrangement of stars
use = a constellation of film stars
use = a constellation of film stars
chronology = arrangement by time
use = the chronology of events
use = the chronology of events
imply = to communicate indirectly
use = Are you implying that I'm fat?
use = Are you implying that I'm fat?
recede = move back
use = The painful memories gradually receded in her mind
use = The painful memories gradually receded in her mind
luxuriance = elegance, lavishness
use = *
use = *
reactionary = related to, or favoring reaction
use = Reactionaries are preventing reforms
use = Reactionaries are preventing reforms
sage = wise person
use = sage advice
use = sage advice
embezzlement = theft
use = embezzlement of company funds
use = embezzlement of company funds
palatial = grand, splendid
use = he owned a palatial house
use = he owned a palatial house
cadet = a student of a military academy
use = NCC cadets
use = NCC cadets
infamous = notorious
use = infamous criminal
use = infamous criminal
corrosive = causing gradual decay
use = a highly corrosive acid
use = a highly corrosive acid
reel = stagger
use = She hit him so hard that he reeled backwards
use = She hit him so hard that he reeled backwards
self-effacing = modest
use = The captain was typically self-effacing, giving credit to the other players
use = The captain was typically self-effacing, giving credit to the other players
jaundiced = biased, embittered, affected by jaundice
use = a very jaundiced view of life
use = a very jaundiced view of life
sociology = study of society
use = a degree in sociology
use = a degree in sociology
deface = mar, disfigure, vandalize, to mar the appearance of
use = jailed for defacing the poster of the President
use = jailed for defacing the poster of the President
proficient = skillful, expert
use = a proficient writer
use = a proficient writer
quarantine = detention, confinement, isolation period
use = The horse had to spend several months in quarantine when it reached India
use = The horse had to spend several months in quarantine when it reached India
juxtapose = to place side by side
use = The exhibition juxtaposes Picasso's early drawings with some of his later works
use = The exhibition juxtaposes Picasso's early drawings with some of his later works
junta = small ruling group
use = military junta
use = military junta
xenophobia = fear or hatred of foreigners
use = I found no xenophobia in America
use = I found no xenophobia in America
piecemeal = one at a time
use = everything is being done piecemeal
use = everything is being done piecemeal
sleeper = something originally of little value or importance
use = *
use = *
fusion = union, coalition
use = nuclear fusion
use = nuclear fusion
exempt = excuse
use = exempted from the tax increase
use = exempted from the tax increase
determinate = Definitely limited or fixed, conclusive
use = the function took place in a determinate order
use = the function took place in a determinate order
automaton = robot
use = I do the same route to work every day, like an automaton
use = I do the same route to work every day, like an automaton
blasphemy = insulting God
use = to be accused of blasphemy
use = to be accused of blasphemy
titillate = arouse
use = So many adverts nowadays are designed to titillate
use = So many adverts nowadays are designed to titillate
explicit = definite, clear
use = explicit about one's plans
use = explicit about one's plans
profound = deep, knowledgeable
use = profound wisdom
use = profound wisdom
hurtle = to dash, to hurl
use = the runaway train hurtled towards disaster
use = the runaway train hurtled towards disaster
ban = prohibition
use = a ban on alcohol in Gujarat
use = a ban on alcohol in Gujarat
domicile = home
use = domicile certificate
use = domicile certificate
suspend = stop temporarily
use = suspended for the day
use = suspended for the day
antiseptic = Anything that destroys the growth of micro-organisms
use = antiseptic is used on wounds
use = antiseptic is used on wounds
benediction = divine blessing
use = his presence was such a benediction
use = his presence was such a benediction
solemnity = seriousness
use = the solemnity of a funeral service
use = the solemnity of a funeral service
negate = cancel
use = increase in our profits has been negated by
use = increase in our profits has been negated by
intangible = Not perceptible to the touch
use = charisma is an intangible quality
use = charisma is an intangible quality
tortuous = with bends or turns
use = a tortuous route
use = a tortuous route
undue = unjust, excessive
use = an undue burden
use = an undue burden
introvert = To turn within
use = an introverted child
use = an introverted child
clich = an overused expression
use = *
use = *
regrettable = lamentable
use = a deeply regrettable mistake
use = a deeply regrettable mistake
inflate = enhance, heighten, raise, intensify
use = his claims about the new products were inflated
use = his claims about the new products were inflated
dismantle = take apart
use = She dismantled the washing machine
use = She dismantled the washing machine
expedite = hasten
use = expedite reply
use = expedite reply
illusory = fleeting, unreal
use = illusory statements
use = illusory statements
notable = remarkable, noteworthy
use = a notable achievement
use = a notable achievement
reimburse = To pay back an expenditure
use = the company reimbursed me for the travel expenses
use = the company reimbursed me for the travel expenses
replenish = refill
use = the supplies were replenished daily
use = the supplies were replenished daily
penultimate = next to last
use = It's the penultimate episode of the series tonight
use = It's the penultimate episode of the series tonight
pathogenic = causing disease
use = *
use = *
nefarious = evil, vicious
use = nefarious practices
use = nefarious practices
yearn = desire strongly
use = Sometimes I just yearn to be alone
use = Sometimes I just yearn to be alone
retrospective = looking back to the past
use = the change in law was retrospective
use = the change in law was retrospective
extemporize = improvise
use = I'd lost my notes and had to extemporize
use = I'd lost my notes and had to extemporize
anticlimax = change from what was expected
use = death of the hero in the movie was an anticlimax
use = death of the hero in the movie was an anticlimax
pitiable = miserable, wretched
use = a pitiable state of affairs
use = a pitiable state of affairs
shoddy = sham, not genuine, inferior
use = shoddy workmanship
use = shoddy workmanship
interpolate = insert
use = interpolate the data
use = interpolate the data
unfailing = steadfast, unfaltering
use = her unfailing enthusiasm
use = her unfailing enthusiasm
atypical = abnormal
use = The sociable behavior of lions is considered atypical of the cat family
use = The sociable behavior of lions is considered atypical of the cat family
endorse = approve
use = expected to endorse these recommendations
use = expected to endorse these recommendations
sensory = relating to senses
use = sensory appeal
use = sensory appeal
bleak = cheerless
use = bleak future
use = bleak future
facsimile = duplicate
use = facsimile machine is a fax machine
use = facsimile machine is a fax machine
strive = endeavor
use = strive to live up to the expectations
use = strive to live up to the expectations
summon = call for, arraign
use = to summon reinforcements
use = to summon reinforcements
synchronous = happening at the same time
use = there are many examples of scientists in different parts of the world making synchronous discoveries
use = there are many examples of scientists in different parts of the world making synchronous discoveries
tableau = scene, backdrop
use = *
use = *
disengage = release, detach
use = He gently disengaged his hand from hers.
use = He gently disengaged his hand from hers.
adjacent = next to
use = an adjacent building
use = an adjacent building
affiliate = associate
use = my school is affiliated to CBSE
use = my school is affiliated to CBSE
aptitude = ability
use = personal aptitudes and abilities
use = personal aptitudes and abilities
liable = responsible
use = you will be liable for the loss
use = you will be liable for the loss
exhaustive = thorough
use = an exhaustive study
use = an exhaustive study
esprit de corps = a deep loyalty of members towards the group
use = the NCC cadets are proud of their esprit de corps
use = the NCC cadets are proud of their esprit de corps
deprive = take away
use = deprived of sleep
use = deprived of sleep
peculiarity = characteristic
use = we all have our little peculiarities
use = we all have our little peculiarities
composed = cool, self-possessed, acting calm
use = She finally stopped crying and composed herself
use = She finally stopped crying and composed herself
concede = yield, grant, admit
use = the government did not concede to rebel demands
use = the government did not concede to rebel demands
oust = To eject
use = The president was ousted in a military coup
use = The president was ousted in a military coup
obtain = gain possession
use = to obtain permission
use = to obtain permission
labyrinth = maze
use = Finally, through a labyrinth of corridors she found his office
use = Finally, through a labyrinth of corridors she found his office
session = meeting
use = The parliamentary session
use = The parliamentary session
atrocious = extremely bad, wicked, monstrous
use = atrocious weather or atrocious behavior
use = atrocious weather or atrocious behavior
ardent = passionate, enthusiastic
use = ardent believer
use = ardent believer
grandiose = impressive, large
use = grandiose ceremony
use = grandiose ceremony
suppress = subdue
use = the new ruler suppressed the local people
use = the new ruler suppressed the local people
arrears = in debt
use = rent arrears
use = rent arrears
ubiquitous = omnipresent, pervasive
use = the ubiquitous denim jeans
use = the ubiquitous denim jeans
envision = imagine
use = When do you envision finishing the project
use = When do you envision finishing the project
interrogate = to question formally
use = Thousands of dissidents were interrogated
use = Thousands of dissidents were interrogated
bovine = cow-like
use = a bovine virus
use = a bovine virus
procedure = method
use = correct procedure
use = correct procedure
exodus = departure, migration
use = exodus of people from villages to cities
use = exodus of people from villages to cities
hermit = one who lives in solitude
use = *
use = *
compulsive = obsessive, fanatic
use = compulsive gambling
use = compulsive gambling
paranoid = obsessively suspicious, demented
use = He started feeling paranoid and was convinced his boss was going to fire him
use = He started feeling paranoid and was convinced his boss was going to fire him
proliferate = increase rapidly
use = Coaching institutes have proliferated in the last ten years
use = Coaching institutes have proliferated in the last ten years
otherworldly = spiritual
use = The children in the picture look delicate and otherworldly
use = The children in the picture look delicate and otherworldly
waive = forego
use = The bank manager waived the charge
use = The bank manager waived the charge
objectivity = impartiality
use = true objectivity in a critic is impossible
use = true objectivity in a critic is impossible
admissible = allowable
use = the new evidence was admissible
use = the new evidence was admissible
onslaught = attack
use = the forces could withstand an enemy onslaught
use = the forces could withstand an enemy onslaught
air = discuss, broadcast
use = game was aired live
use = game was aired live
conversant = familiar
use = I'm conversant with the topic
use = I'm conversant with the topic
sequel = continuation, epilogue
use = the sequel of the movie Rocky is called Rocky II
use = the sequel of the movie Rocky is called Rocky II
procreate = beget
use = the right to marry and procreate
use = the right to marry and procreate
mosque = a place of worship
use = he prayed in the mosque
use = he prayed in the mosque
reverberate = to echo, resonate, resound
use = the entire temple reverberated with the sounds of bells
use = the entire temple reverberated with the sounds of bells
province = bailiwick, district
use = the province of Rajasthan
use = the province of Rajasthan
preclude = To prevent
use = *
use = *
malign = defame
use = a malign influence
use = a malign influence
loath = reluctant
use = I'm loath to
use = I'm loath to
irreverent = disrespectful
use = an irreverent comment
use = an irreverent comment
rapt = deeply absorbed
use = The children watched with rapt attention
use = The children watched with rapt attention
detraction = slandering, aspersion
use = he is offended by your detraction of his ability as a leader
use = he is offended by your detraction of his ability as a leader
molecule = the smallest particle of a substance
use = a water molecule
use = a water molecule
psychosis = mental disorder
use = *
use = *
unerringly = infallibly
use = *
use = *
ingrained = deeply established, firmly rooted
use = The belief that you should own your own house is deeply ingrained in our society
use = The belief that you should own your own house is deeply ingrained in our society
blaspheme = curse, profane, irreverent
use = *
use = *
dilute = To make fluid less concentrated by mixing
use = Dilute the juice with water
use = Dilute the juice with water
consonant = harmonious, in agreement with
use = *
use = *
prefabricated = ready-built
use = a prefabricated house
use = a prefabricated house
implant = instill
use = He implanted some very strange attitudes in his children
use = He implanted some very strange attitudes in his children
potent = powerful
use = a potent drug
use = a potent drug
friction = clash in opinion, rubbing against
use = let us try to avoid friction in our group
use = let us try to avoid friction in our group
resonant = reverberating
use = a deep resonant voice
use = a deep resonant voice
repository = A place in which goods are stored
use = libraries are repositories of world's best thoughts
use = libraries are repositories of world's best thoughts
indifferent = unconcerned
use = indifferent attitude
use = indifferent attitude
surname = family name
use = my surname is Bapna
use = my surname is Bapna
foil = defeat
use = The prisoners' attempt to escape was foiled
use = The prisoners' attempt to escape was foiled
entourage = assemblage
use = entourage of dancers
use = entourage of dancers
sensuous = appealing to the senses
use = the sensuous feel of the silk sheets
use = the sensuous feel of the silk sheets
litigate = contest
use = you'll have to litigate to get your rights
use = you'll have to litigate to get your rights
etiquette = manners
use = social etiquette
use = social etiquette
invincible = cannot be defeated, unbeatable
use = Last year the company seemed invincible but in recent weeks has begun to have problems
use = Last year the company seemed invincible but in recent weeks has begun to have problems
anomaly = deviation from the rule, irregularity
use = the decision was an anomaly
use = the decision was an anomaly
default = The neglect or omission of a legal requirement
use = to default on their mortgage repayments
use = to default on their mortgage repayments
ruthless = pitiless
use = a dangerous and ruthless murderer
use = a dangerous and ruthless murderer
avert = turn away
use = avert a crisis
use = avert a crisis
seismic = pertaining to earthquakes
use = seismic activity
use = seismic activity
vain = unsuccessful
use = a vain attempt
use = a vain attempt
carat = a unit of weight used for gems
use = a one carat diamond
use = a one carat diamond
sovereign = having supreme power
use = a sovereign nation
use = a sovereign nation
double-entendre = having two meanings one of which is sexually suggestive
use = he entertained us with double-entendre
use = he entertained us with double-entendre
humanities = languages and literature
use = more interested in the humanities than the sciences
use = more interested in the humanities than the sciences
conference = meeting
use = a conference on women's rights
use = a conference on women's rights
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