Teacher: Shri Subrata Dutta
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A barrel of laughs | someone or something that is very funny/entertaining - often used in negative statements |
| A cold fish | If you call someone a cold fish, you mean that they do not show their emotions and can seem unfriendly or unsympathetic |
| Ab initio | from the beginning ( the rule is void ab initio) |
| abandon | lay down (phrasal verb) (the militants want to lay down their arms before the mediator) |
| Abasia | inability to walk (the child has been suffering from abasia) |
| Abbreviation | a shortened form of word or phrase(It contains both acronym and initialism)(Acronym:CAB,NASA etc)(Initialism:NRC,RBI) |
| Abdication | voluntarily giving up throne by king in favour of his son(the abdication of the king in favour of his son was appreciated by all) |
| Abduct | take (someone) away illegally by force or deception; kidnap |
| Abhorrent | a feeling of extreme aversion due to horror or loathing(abhorrent matter) |
| Abjure | to renounce, repudiate, or retract, especially with formal solemnity; recant: to abjure one's errors |
| Abnegation | The act of not accepting something(To ignore these issues would be a serious abnegation of responsibility.) |
| abolish | do away with (phrasal verb) (the scheme has since been done away with) |
| Abortive | failing to produce the intended result(abortive coup) |
| Abscond | to depart secretly and hide oneself(absconded culprit) |
| Absolve | declare (someone) free from guilt, obligation, or punishment(absolved prisoner) |
| Abstemious | indulging only very moderately in something, especially food and drink.(opp. Self-indulgent)(abstemious young person) |
| Abstract | taking out essential elements(She represented an abstract of all the qualities he admired in a woman)(abstract holder) |
| Abut(v) | touch or lean on.(His land abuts onto a road)(opp. detach)(abutment (n) = buttress) |
| Acalculia | loss of the ability to perform simple calculations, typically resulting from disease or injury of the parietal lobe of the brain. |
| accelerate sharply speed of | rev up (phrasal verb) (the driver revved up the motor car suddenly) |
| Accent | a distinct emphasis given to a syllable or word in speech by stress or pitch(accented word) |
| Accentuate | make more noticeable or prominent(The fat man's paunch was accentuated between the buttons of his tight shirt) |
| accept | go for/fall in with (phrasal verb) (My son fell in with my proposal) |
| accept oneself hard to a task | knuckle down (phrasal verb) (A student needs to knuckle down promptly) |
| accept/cancel a loss | write off (phrasal verb)(the loan amount has been written off) |
| Accidentally on purpose | If you do something accidentally on purpose, you do it intentionally but pretend it happened by chance. |
| Accolade | an award or privilege granted as a special honour or as an acknowledgement of merit(the hotel has won numerous accolades) |
| accompany | come along (phrasal verb)(Anyone can come along with him in the party) |
| Accomplice | a person who helps another commit a crime(the convict was an accomplice to the gangster) |
| Accoustics | the branch of physics concerned with the properties of sound |
| achieve | bring about (phrasal verb) (No political change is likely to be brought about) |
| achieve something like a win | notch up (phrasal verb)(Sincere efforts need to be undertaken to notch up the plan) |
| Acme | the point at which something is at its best or most highly developed(physics is the acme of scientific knowledge) |
| Acne | a skin condition characterized by red pimples on the skin, especially on the face(Her acne on the face is very prompt) |
| Acnestis | the part of an animal's skin that it cannot reach to scratch itself - usually the space between the shoulder blades. |
| Acoustics | branch of physics concerned with the properties of sound |
| Acquiesce | accept something reluctantly but without protest(The dominated students acquiesced to the angry teacher) |
| Acrimony | bitterness (especially of words, manner or ill feeling)(the divorce was very acrimonious) |
| Acronym | an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word (e.g. SAARC, NASA ). |
| Actions speak louder than words | what someone actually does means more than what they say they will do. |
| Acumen | the ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions(eg business acumen) |
| ad nauseam | repeating/continuing to the point of boredom (The apparent risks of secondary smoking have been debated ad nauseam) |
| ad valorem | in proportion to the estimated value of the goods or transaction concerned(Prices were fixed ad valorem) |
| Adapt | to change, or to change something, to suit different conditions or uses(eg adapt a situation) |
| add | put in (phrasal verb)(I have put in several ideas in the issue) |
| Add fuel to the fire | to make an argument or bad situation worse(The Headmaster's caustic remark added fuel to the fire) |
| addict | take to (phrasal verb)(The man is addicted to wine and gambling) |
| Adduce | cite as evidence (the document was adduced in the Court) |
| Adept | having a natural ability to do something that needs skill(My father is adept in technical field) |
| Adjudicate | make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or disputed matter |
| adjust | tune up (phrasal verb) (the radio was tuned up) |
| admit to have done wrong | own up (phrasal verb) (the culprit has owned up at last) |
| Adopt | to legally take another person's child into your own family and take care of him or her as your own child |
| Adulterate | to corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign/inferior substance(Adulterated food is dangerous to health) |
| Adultery | practice of a married woman having extra marital relationship(the lady bears adultery attitude) |
| Aesthete | a person who is appreciative of and sensitive to art and beauty(An aesthete person can appreciate the beauty) |
| Aestival | relating to summer (Aestival weather is sometimes unbearable) |
| Aetiology | a branch of medical science concerned with the causes of diseases(Aetiology is an important branch in medical science) |
| Affable | friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to(An affable natured person is always likeable) |
| affect | act on/come over (phrasal verb) (His behaviour acted on his performance) |
| Affinity | a spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something(We have special affinity with the needy people) |
| Affluent | having an abundance of wealth, property, or other material goods; prosperous; rich(an affluent person is rare in that village) |
| Afforestation | establishment of a forest or stand of trees in an area where there was no forest(opp. deforestation) |
| Agenda | list of headings of the business to be transacted at a meeting(Some important agenda are included in the meeting) |
| Aggrandize | to make someone more powerful or important(he hoped to aggrandize himself by dying a hero's death) |
| Aggravate | severe in recognition of the seriousness of an offence(the situation has since been aggravated) |
| Agility | the power of moving quickly and easily(syn. Nimbleness)(the old man's agility is appreciable) |
| Agnosia | inability to interpret sensations and hence to recognize things, typically as a result of brain damage.(visual agnosia) |
| Agnostic | a person who believes that nothing is known about the existence of God(An agnostic person is hardly convinceable) |
| Agoraphobic | one who fears open spaces, like fear in the sea shores/while performing in a theatre hall before public(agoraphobic actor) |
| agree | be/go with (phrasal verb)(I will go with him in the issue) |
| agree on/work out something | arrive at (phrasal verb) (A decision is arrived at without delay) |
| Ailment | a physical disorder or illness, especially of a minor or chronic nature. |
| Ajar | a door/window is slightly open.(the window was opened ajar) |
| al fresco dinner | a dinner in the open air(Similarly, al fresco lunch = open air lunch)(we had al fresco lunch in the picnic) |
| Alacrity | promptness in response / cheerful readiness |
| Alexia | the inability to see words or to read, caused by a defect of the brain |
| Algorithm | a small procedure that solves a recurrent problem; (based on conducting a sequence of specified actions) |
| Alibi | a claim of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act is alleged to have taken place(the culprit showed an alibi in the court) |
| Alien | belonging to a foreign country ( His alien culture surprised us all) (ant. Native) |
| Alienate | to transfer (property or a right) to the ownership of another, especially by an act of the owner rather than by inheritance. |
| Alimentary | relating to nourishment or sustenance(Alimentary system of human body) |
| Alimony | a husband's or wife's court-ordered provision for a spouse after separation or divorce(the divorced lady claimed alimony ) |
| All ears | ready and eager to hear what one has to say; prepared to listen intently(they are all ears in the situation) |
| All sizzle and no steak | someone or something that turns out to be disappointing(Nowadays PM of the country is so called) |
| Allegation | a claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof(the allegation was false) |
| Allegiance | loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group (My brother's allegiance to his boss is perpetual) |
| Allegory | a story, poem or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning(typically a moral or political one) |
| Alleviate | to make easier to endure; lessen; mitigate(Doctor's intervention in the accident case alleviated the patient) |
| Alliteration | commencement of words with the same letter.('Black bug bit a big black bear' is an example of alliteration) |
| Allocate | the action or process of allocating or sharing out something.(more efficient allocation of resources) |
| Alluvial soil | a fine-grained fertile soil deposited by water flowing over flood plains or in river beds(Alluvial soil is very useful for farming) |
| Almanac | an annual calendar containing important dates and statistical information eg astronomical data |
| Alpenglow | the rosy light of the setting or rising sun seen on high mountains(Alpenglow on mountains is very attractive) |
| Alphabet soup | hodgepodge especially of initials (as of the names of organizations) |
| alter ego | a very close and trusted friend who is very like yourself(she is after all her husband's alter ego) |
| Altruist | a person who loves everybody (opp. selfish)(Nowadays altruist persons are very rare) |
| Amateur | a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid rather than a professional basis(opp. professional) |
| Ambidexter | one who is able to use the right and left hands equally well(Mr Bose was an ambidexter in the production level) |
| Ambiguity | doubtfulness or uncertainty of meaning or intention(to speak with ambiguity) |
| Ambivalent | having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone |
| Ameliorate | make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.(the reform did much to ameliorate living standards) |
| Amenable | open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.(opp. uncooperative)(The boy is amenable to his parents) |
| Amend and emend | amend is to make better while emend is to correct and revise (a text ). |
| American - British words | cookies-biscuits,mom-mum,line-queue,shrimp-prawn,dessert-pudding,labor-labour,rent-hire,vacation-holiday,bathroom-toilet |
| Amiable | having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.(the amiable young man greeted me enthusiastically)(ant. Unfriendly) |
| Amicable | characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.(the amicable settlement of the dispute was accepted by public) |
| Amnesia | a deficit in memory caused by brain damage/disease,but it can also be caused temporarily by the use of various sedatives |
| Amphibian | a cold-blooded vertebrate animal that is born ib water and breathes with gills |
| Amputate | cut off (a limb) by surgical operation: |
| An article of faith | A very basic belief not to be doubted. |
| Anaesthesia - Epidural | an injection in the back to stop feeling pain in part of one's body(esp given for pain relief in childbirth &in some types of surgery) |
| Anaesthesia - General | It works on the entire body, not just the surgery site, and the patient sleeps through surgery |
| Anaesthesia - Local/Regional | temporarily numb a small area of your body. |
| Analogy | comparison between one thing and another, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification |
| Anarchist | a person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power. |
| Anatine | relating to goose family |
| Anecdoche | a conversation in which everyone is talking but nobody is listening, simply overlaying disconnected words |
| Anecdote | a short, usually amusing, story about some real person or event |
| Angst | a feeling of deep anxiety or dread(the existential angst of the middle classes) |
| Annal | a record of events arranged in yearly sequence |
| Anoint(v) | to smear or rub with oil or an oily substance (apply an unguent, ointment, or oily liquid) |
| Anorexia nervosa | an eating disorder characterized by weight loss (lack of appropriate weight gain in growing children) |
| answer | pick up (phrasal verb) |
| Answer the call | to die(Our dear brother answered the call and has gone to his eternal rest.) |
| Answer the call of nature | to urinate or defecate. |
| Anthology | a published collection of poems or other pieces of writing |
| Anthropophagous | human-eating( feeding on human flesh. ) |
| Antipathy | strong and settled dislike between two persons |
| Antropologist | someone who scientifically studies humans and their customs, beliefs, and relationships |
| Apathy | lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.(widespread apathy among students)(ant. Enthusiasm) |
| Aphasia | inability (or impaired ability) to understand or produce speech, as a result of brain damage. |
| Apiculture | technical term for beekeeping. |
| Aplasia | defective development or congenital absence of a limb, organ, or other body part. |
| Apostate | one who abandons his religious faith |
| Apostle | a vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular policy, idea, or cause. |
| Apotheosis | the highest point in the development of something; a culmination or climax. |
| appear | come up (phrasal verb) (The matter came up for discussion at last) |
| appear/arrive | turn up (phrasal verb) (The guests turned up at the eleventh hour) |
| Appraise | assess the value or quality of.(there is a need to appraise existing techniques)(noun-appraisal) |
| Apprise | inform or tell (someone).(I apprised his father of his rude behaviour with me) |
| Apricate | to sunbathe or bask in the sun) (My aged grandfather was apricating in the courtyard) |
| Apropos | being both relevant and opportune (Apropos of their decision, the action is taken) |
| Aquaculture/aquafarming | (aqua=relating to water)farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic plants. |
| Arachnology | scientific study of spiders, scorpions, pseudoscorpions, and harvestmen, collectively called arachnids. |
| Arbitrator/Arbiter | an independent person or body officially appointed to settle a dispute |
| Arboreal | of or living in trees (arboreal animals like monkeys, bats etc) |
| Archive | a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people: |
| Arid | having little or no rain / lacking in interest, excitement, or meaning. |
| Aristrocracy | a government by the nobles |
| arrange | cut out (phrasal verb) |
| arrive | come in/be along (phrasal verb) |
| Arsenal | a collection of weapons and military equipment stored by a country, person, or group: |
| Arson | the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property: |
| Artiste & artist | an artiste is a professional entertainer, especially a singer, actor, musician or dancer. (whereas artist is one who draws) |
| Ascetic | a person who renounces the world and practices self-discipline in order to attain salvation. |
| Asking price | the price at which something is offered for sale. |
| Asking rate | the rate at which the team batting needs to score to catch the opponents score in a limited overs game.(cricket term) |
| Aspersion | an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something.(I don't think anyone is casting aspersions on you) |
| Assail | to attack vigorously or violently; assault |
| Assiduous | showing great care and perseverance |
| Assimilate | take in and understand fully (information or ideas).He tried to assimilate the week's events) |
| Assorted | consisting of different or various kinds; miscellaneous: assorted flavors; assorted sizes. |
| Astrology | the study that assumes and attempts to interpret the influence of the heavenly bodies on human affairs |
| Astronomer | the branch of science which deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole. |
| Astronomical unit | astronomical unit (AU), mean distance between the earth and sun(approx. 14.71 crores KM) |
| At a low ebb | in a bad or weak state (Morale among teachers is at a low ebb.)(Morale= moral principles, teachings, or conduct) |
| At someone's beck and call | to be ready to obey orders instantly. |
| At the eleventh hour | the last moment or almost too late |
| At the fag end | a poor or worn-out end ( remnant part) |
| At the outset | the start or beginning |
| Atheist | a person who does not believe in the existence of God (ant. Theist) |
| Atrophy | gradually decline in effectiveness or vigour due to underuse or neglect. |
| attack | set about/come at/go for (phrasal verb) |
| attend | turn out (phrasal verb) |
| Attenuate | to weaken or reduce in force, intensity, effect, quantity, or value: to attenuate desire. |
| Attribute | a quality or characteristic that someone or something has |
| Attrition | a quality or characteristic that someone or something has |
| au revoir | an expression of good wishes when someone leaves : goodbye |
| Audacity | a willingness to take bold risks |
| Audible | capable of being heard (loud enough to be heard;)(opp. inaudible) |
| Augment | make (something) greater by adding to it; increase |
| august | respected and impressive(eg august performance) |
| Auspicious | conducive to success; favourable; (also auspicious birthday) (ant. Inauspicious) |
| Austere | morally strict without luxuries (The person leads an austere way of life ) |
| Austerity | the condition of living without unnecessary things and without comfort, with limited money . |
| Austral | relating to south |
| Autobiography | life history of a person written by oneself |
| Autocracy | a system of government by one person with absolute power |
| Autopsy | examination of a dead body to ascertain cause of death |
| Avalon | island of apples/island of paradise |
| avert or defer danger | stave/ward off (phrasal verb) |
| Aviculture | the practice of keeping and breeding birds and the culture that forms around it. |
| Avocation | an activity that someone engages in as a hobby outside their main occupation. |
| avoid having | keep away from (phrasal verb) |
| Avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality(eg His avuncular attitude towars the children moved all) |
| Awesomesauce | extremely good or excellent(awesomesauce events) |
| Awry | When something goes wrong with a decent plan, you say it has gone awry. |
| Axiomatic truth | a self-evident truth |
| Babae | female child or descendant |
| Babaero | playboy(a man who dates a lot of women) |
| Baccalaureate | a bachelor's degree for undergraduate studies in college.; |
| Bachelorette | a woman who is not yet married (opp. bachelor) |
| Back of one's hand | to know someone or something very well.(I know the place like the back of my hand) |
| Backbite | to attack the character or reputation of (a person who is not present). |
| Backseat driver | a passenger in a car who gives usually unwanted driving advice to the driver. |
| Badger someone | to pester someone(to bother someone persistently) |
| Buzzword | A buzzword is a word/phrase, already existing,that becomes very popular for a period of time(eg Cancer Buzz words like metasteses, malignant,radio resistant etc) |
| Balancing Act | an action or activity that requires a delicate balance between different situations or requirements |
| Banal | lacking originality, freshness, or novelty (syn. Trite)(eg banal remark) |
| Banana oil | Superfluous or nonsensical talk, especially that which is meant to flatter someone or exaggerate something. |
| Bare your heart or soul | to tell someone your secret thoughts and feelings |
| Baritone voice | a male voice or voice part intermediate between tenor and bass. |
| Bark up wrong tree | to be wrong about the reason for something or the way to achieve something: |
| Bask in glory | to feel admired for something,despite the fact that you did not achieve it yourself but were only connected to it in some way |
| be arrested | be run in (phrasal verb) |
| Be at daggers drawn | to be in a state of extreme unfriendliness(they are at the daggers drawn) |
| be busy | catch up (phrasal verb) |
| be frustrated | be fed up (phrasal verb) |
| be ill | be down with (phrasal verb) |
| Be one's best bet | the action or idea that is most likely to be successful. |
| Be the cat's whiskers | to be highly enjoyable, desirable, or impressive, especially in a fancy or elaborate way. |
| Be up with the lark | get out of bed very early in the morning |
| Bear the brunt of | to suffer most as a result of a problem or difficult situation(Black people continue to bear the brunt of most racial violence) . |
| Beat a hasty treat | If you beat a hasty retreat, you leave a place quickly in order to avoid an embarrassing or dangerous situation. |
| Beat one's brains out | great mental effort to understand, solve, or remember something |
| Beau | a boyfriend or male admirer.(fem. Inamorata) |
| Beauty - abstract | taking out essential elements(She represented an abstract of all the qualities he admired in a woman) |
| Beauty - aesthete | a person who is appreciative of and sensitive to art and beauty. |
| Beauty - amaranthine | eternal, unfading beauty (syn. chilling beauty) |
| Beauty - breathtaking | astonishing, thrilling or awe-inspiring in quality, so as to take one's breath away |
| Beauty - captivate | attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm.(the man was captivated by the lady's beauty) |
| Beauty - celestial | supremely good.(the celestial beauty of music) |
| Beauty - effulgent | shining brightly; radiant(of a person or their expression) emanating joy or goodness. |
| Beauty - enscorcelling | to bewitch:( The beauty of the moon ensorcelled them.)(the lady's beauty ensorcelled him) |
| Beauty - epitome | a person/thing that is typical of or possesses to a high degree the features of a whole class(the lady is the epitome of beauty) |
| Beauty - ethereal | delicate in appearance/extremely delicate and light in a way that seems not to be of this world.(a lady of ethereal beauty) |
| Beauty - flawless | having no defects or faults in beauty |
| Beauty - frozen | a beauty which lasts long (the actress is called a frozen beauty at 62 with the same beauty as she was in 26) |
| Beauty - godlike | resembling God or a god in qualities eg power, beauty,or benevolence(our parents are godlike figures to our childish eyes) |
| Beauty - ineffable | too great, powerful, beautiful, etc., to be described or expressed(a lady of ineffable beauty) |
| Beauty - jaw dropping | beauty so striking that it causes your mouth to drop in astonishment.(A lady of jaw dropping beauty) |
| Beauty - kalopsia | condition wherein things appear more beautiful than they are. |
| Beauty - majestic | having or showing impressive beauty or scale.(the majestic Canadian Rockies) |
| Beauty - paragon | a perfect example of good quality. Like paragon of beauty/virtue etc. (The lady is a paragon of virtue/beauty) |
| Beauty - pulchritudinous | especially a woman's beauty. |
| Beauty - raving | extravagantly enthusiastic(esp a lady of raving beauty)/extremely bad(raving mad) |
| become | grow up (phrasal verb) (The children grew up happy during their stay inside the room) |
| become happy | cheer up (phrasal verb) |
| become less intense | let up (phrasal verb)(The situation was let up after arrival of the Police Force) |
| become more vigorous/healthy | cheer up (phrasal verb) (The team was cheered up by the coach) |
| Bedlam | a scene of uproar and confusion: |
| Bedrock | bedrock of something is the principles, ideas , or facts on which it is based(Honesty is the bedrock of their relationship) |
| Beef up | to make something stronger or more effective, esp. by adding more support: . |
| Beefy | muscular or robust.(he shrugged his beefy shoulders) |
| begin/start | set about (phrasal verb) (Our examination will set about shortly) |
| Beleaguered | to cause a lot of problems or difficulties for someone(We are beleaguered by several problems) |
| Belie | to represent something falsely or to hide something(My friend's behaviour belies his statements) |
| Bell | sound of deer |
| Bellicose | wishing to fight or start a war: |
| Belligerent | a nation or person engaged in war or conflict,as recognised by International Law |
| Bellow | sound of alligators |
| Bemused | puzzled, confused, or bewildered(My sister looked a little bemused) |
| Benchmark | a standard or point of reference against which things may be compared |
| Beneficence | active goodness or kindness; charity. |
| Benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life; especially : not becoming cancerous(opp. malignant) |
| Bereft | be deprived of something( They are bereft of their dignity.) |
| Berserk | mentally or emotionally upset; deranged: berserk with grief |
| Beseech | to beg for urgently or anxiously. |
| Bestow | to give something as an honour or present: |
| Betake | to cause to go (usually used reflexively)(Rana Pratap betakes himself to hills) |
| Bibliography | a list of the books of a specific author or publisher, or on a specific subject |
| Bibliomania | passionate enthusiasm for collecting and possessing books. |
| Bibliophagy | the act or habit of reading voraciously. |
| Bibliophile | a person who collects or has a great love of books. |
| Bibliophobia | fear or hatred of books |
| Bide one's time | wait quietly for a good opportunity to do something.(she patiently bided her time before making an escape bid) |
| Biennial | occurring every two years (similarly, triennial = occurring in every three years) |
| Bigamy | custom of having two wives |
| Bigorexia nervosa | a devastating effect on men's lives when they abandon their jobs, drop girlfriends just to work out at the Gym & have food) |
| Bilingual | one who knows two languages |
| Billet-doux(biley doo) | a love letter (Gita has been receiving billets-doux from a boy regularly) |
| Bio diversity | the variety and variability of life on Earth |
| Biography | life history of a person written by another |
| Biopsy | examination of tissue removed from a living body to discover the presence, cause, or extent of a disease. |
| Biota | total collection of organisms of a geographic region/ a time period from local geographic scales all the way upto whole-planet |
| Biotechnology | use of any technological application that uses biological systems, living organisms to make products for specific use. |
| Birthday suit | the state of being nude; nakedness. n informal jocular a state of total nakedness, as at birth. |
| Bitcoin | digital currency in which encryption techniques are used to regulate generation of units of currency & verify fund transfer |
| Bite hand that beats you | to act badly towards the person who is helping or has helped you. |
| Bite one's tongue | desperate effort to avoid saying something |
| Bizarre | markedly unusual in appearance, style, or general character and often involving incongruous or unexpected elements; |
| Blamestorming | A process for determining the cause(s), human and otherwise, of the failure of something(a blamestorming session) |
| Blameworthy | responsible for wrongdoing and deserving of censure or blame. |
| Blandish | coax (someone) with kind words or flattery: |
| Blasphemy | action or offence of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk |
| Blatant | very obvious and intentional, when this is a bad thing(eg blatant lie) |
| Blithsome | lighthearted; merry; cheerful: (eg a blithesome nature) |
| Blob | a globule of liquid; bubble. |
| Blood culture | a test that looks for germs such as bacteria/fungi in the blood.Doctor order this test when a child has infection,eg high fever |
| Blood, sweat and tears | a very hard thing to do and requires a lot of effort |
| Blot one's copybook | tarnish one's good reputation |
| Blow away the cobwebs | banish a state of lethargy; refresh oneself.(a brisk walk along the towpath might blow away the cobwebs) |
| Blow the competition | win easily(If you wear that dress to the beauty pageant you are going to blow the competition away.) |
| Blow-up | A large size photograph |
| Bohemian | a person who is interested in art, music, and/or literature, and lives in a very informal way, ignoring the usually accepted ways of behaving |
| Boisterous | Loud or noisy and lively or unrestrained: a boisterous street market. |
| Bolster | support or strengthen |
| Bombastic | high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated (eg bombastic words) |
| bon voyage | an expression of good wishes when someone leaves on a journey (goodbye ) |
| Bookaholic | a lover of books |
| Boreal | relating to north |
| Bovine | relating to cattles |
| Bower | a pleasant place under the branches of a tree in a wood or garden/ladies' sleeping room |
| Brackets (Punctuation marks) | Parentheses(1st bracket)..( ) Curly/Brace brackets(2nd bracket) ..{ } Square brackets (3rd bracket)..[ ] Angle brackets.. < > |
| Braggart | someone who proudly talks a lot about himself or herself and his or her achievements or possessions. |
| Brain Drain | the emigration of highly trained or intelligent people from a particular country: |
| Brain fart | a temporary mental lapse or failure to reason correctly: |
| Brainstorm | a spontaneous group discussion to produce ideas and ways of solving problems (eg a brainstorming session) |
| Brandish | to shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly. |
| break | come apart (phrasal verb) |
| Break every rule in the book | If you behave in a completely unacceptable way, you break every rule in the book. |
| Break one's back | great effort into achieving something |
| Break the ice | to make people who have not met before feel more relaxed with each other |
| Break-even point | the revenues necessary to cover a company's total amount of fixed & variable expenses during a specified period of time. |
| Breathe down someone's neck | to follow or supervise someone too closely, causing discomfort for that person. |
| Brigand | one who lives by plunder usually as a member of a band (syn. Bandit) |
| brighten up | clear up (phrasal verb) |
| Bring home the bacon | to make a living, to earn money, to achieve financial support for those at home. |
| bring into existence by shaping | make out (phrasal verb) |
| Brittle | delicate and easily broken:(mirror is a brittle item) |
| Brush up | to practise and polish one's knowledge by improvement (Brush up your knowledge before exam) |
| Brusque | abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.(she could be brusque and impatient) |
| Bucaneer | a pirate, especially one of the freebooters who plundered Spanish shipping in the West Indies during the 17th century. |
| Bucket list | a number of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to have or accomplish during their lifetime. |
| Bucolic | relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life(village life)(opp. urban) |
| Bulimia nervosa | an emotional disorder(an obsessive desire to lose weight,in which bouts of extreme overeating are followed by fasting/vomiting |
| Bunglesome | difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape( a load of bunglesome paraphernalia) |
| Burdensome | difficult to carry out or fulfil; taxing.(the burdensome responsibilities of professional life) |
| Bureaucracy | a government by the officials |
| Burn one's bridges | do something which makes it impossible to return to an earlier state. |
| Burn the candle at both ends | go to bed late and get up early. |
| Burn your fingers | to suffer unpleasant results of an action, especially loss of money, so you do not want to do the same thing again |
| Bursar/Treasurer | An official in charge of funds, as at a college or university; a treasurer. |
| Bury one's head in the sands | ignore unpleasant realities(Ostriches bury their heads in the sand while facing any danger) |
| Bury the hatchet | end a quarrel or conflict and become friendly. |
| Buyers' market | an economic situation in which goods or shares are plentiful and buyers can keep prices down. |
| Buzzworthy | likely to arouse the interest and attention of the public, either by media coverage or word of mouth. |
| Cache | a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements. |
| Cachinnation | laughing loudly or immoderately(verb - cachinnate) |
| Cackle | sound of geese |
| Cacographist | a person who is bad in spelling and handwriting |
| Cadence | fall of the voice(An example of cadence is a soothing tone of voice that a mother uses when reading stories to a small child) |
| Cafune | running your fingers through your lover's hair |
| Calculus(medical term) | stone (calculus in kidney, gall bladder etc) |
| Call someone's bluff | challenge someone to carry out a stated intention, in the expectation of being able to expose it as a pretence |
| Calligraphist | a person who has a beautiful handwriting |
| Campanology | the study of bells |
| Candid | truthful and straightforward; frank.(his responses were remarkably candid) |
| Canine | relating to dogs |
| Cannibalism(n) | the eating of human flesh by another human being; canibal(adj) (cannibal tribes) |
| Cap in hand | If you go cap in hand to someone, you ask them very humbly to give you something or to do something for you |
| capable of overwhelming | knock down (phrasal verb) |
| Capitulate | cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; yield.(the patriots had to capitulate to the enemy forces) |
| Carcass | the dead body of an animal(other than human being) |
| Cardiologist | a doctor who specializes in the study or treatment of heart diseases and heart abnormalities: |
| Carnivorous | animal that feeds on animals |
| Carouse | to enjoy yourself by drinking alcohol and speaking and laughing loudly in a group of people(Noun - carousal) |
| Carpophagous | feeding on fruit; fruit-eating |
| Carrot-and-stick approach | of a method of persuasion or coercion characterized by both the offer of reward and the threat of punishment |
| Cartographer | a person who draws or produces maps: |
| Carve out a niche | create a space or a name for oneself(In the competitive market, it is better carve out a niche to be the best in that area) |
| Cascading effect | an inevitable and sometimes unforeseen chain of events due to an act affecting a SYSTEM |
| Cash cow | a business venture that generates a steady return of profits that far exceed the outlay of cash required to acquire or start it. |
| Cash crop | any crop that is considered easily marketable, as wheat or cotton. |
| Cash in on | to take advantage of (something) in order to make money. |
| casual visit | drop in (phrasal verb) |
| Cataclysm | a large-scale and violent event in the natural world |
| Catastrophe | an event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster: |
| cause death | carry off (phrasal verb) |
| cause harm | tell upon (phrasal verb) |
| cause trouble | act up (phrasal verb) |
| Caustic remark | sarcastic remark in a scathing and bitter way.(the players were making caustic comments about the refereeing) |
| Cavalry | an army component mounted on horseback |
| Cavilled cost | unnecessary objection for a cost |
| Caw | sound of crows |
| change | turn into (phrasal verb) |
| change direction (esp topic ) | veer off/round (phrasal verb) |
| Chapel | a private or subordinate place of prayer or worship; oratory. |
| Charade (sharad) | an act or event that is clearly false(eg dumb charade game) |
| Charlatan | a person who pretends to have more knowledge or skill than he really has |
| chase | run after (phrasal verb) |
| Chasing rainbow | when someone tries to pursue unrealistic or fanciful goals, things that are impossible. |
| Chasm | an extremely deep crack or opening in the ground |
| Chassis(shyashi) | the base frame of a car, carriage, or other wheeled vehicle. |
| Chatoyant(shatoyant) | like a cat's eye |
| Chauffeur(shofa) | a person employed to drive a private automobile for the owner. |
| Chauvinism | exaggerated or aggressive patriotism |
| check | hold in (phrasal verb) |
| Chicanery | clever, dishonest talk or behaviour that is used to deceive people |
| Chinaman | a left-handed bowler bowling wrist spin(cricket term) |
| Choice - Argue the toss | Dispute a choice or decision already made (One should not argue the toss which is already decided) |
| Choice - Back the wrong horse | make a wrong or inappropriate choice.(I lost the bet as I have backed the wrong horse) |
| Choice - Cherry pick | Choose selectively ( Our Manager cherry picked some jovial young salesmen from the fresh lot) |
| Choice - Culled | something picked out from others, esp something rejected because of inferior quality |
| Choice - Eclectic | to bring you a wide choice of information about a wide range of subjects |
| Choice - Hobson's | a situation in which you are to make a choice but as there is only one thing, you do not have a real choice |
| choose | go for (phrasal verb) |
| choose not to participate in | opt out (phrasal verb) |
| chop | cut up (phrasal verb) |
| Choreographer | a person who composes the sequence of steps and moves for a performance of dance: |
| Chronology | arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence: |
| Chrysalism | the amniotic tranquility of being indoors during a thunderstorm, listening to waves of rain pattering against the roof |
| Chucklesome | causing mild amusement; humorous.(the script is chucklesome rather than hilarious)(opp. Hilarious) |
| Cirrhosis | a chronic disease of the liver marked by degeneration of cells, inflammation, and fibrous thickening of tissue. |
| Citizen | NRC=National Register of Citizens..a register containing names of all genuine Indian citizens.CAB=Citizen Amendment Bill |
| Citriculture | the cultivation of citrus fruits |
| Clad | clothed.(they were clad in T-shirts and shorts)(the young girl was scantily clad) |
| Clairaudience | the supposed faculty of perceiving,as if by hearing,what is inaudible(his clairaudience enabled him to overhear enemy's talk |
| Clairsentience | the psychic perception of sights, sounds, smells, tastes, emotions, and physical sensations. |
| Clairvoyance | the supposed faculty of perceiving things or events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact |
| Clandestine | kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit: |
| Clarion call | a strongly expressed demand or request for action.(he issued a clarion call to young people to join the Party) |
| Claustrophobic | one who fears enclosed spaces/small places like elevators,small rooms (opp. agoraphobic) |
| Clavicle | the clavicle or collarbone is a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum or breastbone. |
| Claw one's way back | Succeed in improving one's situation again by making a big effort |
| clear | clean up (phrasal verb) |
| Click | sound of dolphins |
| Cloak Room | a room in which outdoor clothing may be placed during one's stay |
| Clog | (n) (a shoe with a thick wooden sole.) and (v)impede(roads are clogged by huge traffic) |
| Cloister | seclude or shut up in a convent or monastery(the monastery was where the Brothers would cloister themselves to meditate) |
| close | shut down/break-up (phrasal verb) |
| Cluck | sound of hens |
| Coalesce | grow together(Because of hectic participation in both choirs,all members agreed to coalesce their groups into a large chorus) |
| Coax | to persuade someone gently to do something or go somewhere, by being kind and patient, or by appearing to be |
| Coerce | persuade(an unwilling person)to do something by using force or threats(Police coerced the person to sign on a blank paper) |
| Coherence | the situation when the parts of something fit together in a natural or reasonable way: |
| Coin(verb) | to invent; to originate(coining of new words) |
| Colectomy | a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the colon. When only part of the colon is removed, it is a partial colectomy. |
| Collocation | the act of placing or arranging words together(eg thoroughly spoilt, totally unbelievable, utterly stupid, vaguely familiar etc) |
| Colon | part of the large intestine and a part of the digestive tract.It attracts moisture from food residues. |
| Colonialism | policy of acquiring full/partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers &exploiting it economically. |
| Colour combination | Red+Blue=Purple; Blue+Yellow=Green; Red+Yellow=Orange; Red+Blue+Yellow=Brown; Black+White=Grey |
| Columella nasi | space between nostrils |
| come to an end | pass off (phrasal verb) |
| Command | contribute |
| Commensurate | corresponding in size or degree; in proportion: "salary will be commensurate with experience" |
| Commiserate | to express sympathy to someone about some bad luck: |
| Compatriot | a fellow citizen or national of a country: |
| Compel | to force or drive, especially to a course of action(His rude behaviour compelled us to leave the place) |
| compensate | make up (phrasal verb) |
| compete eagerly with someone | vie with someone (phrasal verb) |
| Complementary | combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another.(they had complementary skills) |
| complete | knock out (phrasal verb) |
| complete transformation | make over (phrasal verb) |
| Complimentary | expressing a compliment; praising or approving/given or supplied free of charge.(a complimentary bottle of wine) |
| Compunction | a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad: |
| Computed tomography(CT) scan | a diagnostic imaging test used to create detailed images of internal organs, bones, soft tissue and blood vessels |
| conceal | hold back (phrasal verb) |
| Conchology | study of shells and shell fish |
| Conciliate | stop (someone) from being angry or discontented; placate; pacify: |
| Condescend | disregard one's superiority(A perfect gentleman avoids condescending attitude towards superiors) |
| Condiment | something used to enhance the flavor of food; (especially a pungent seasoning) |
| Condominium | a building or complex of buildings containing a number of individually owned apartments or houses. |
| Confound | to perplex/amaze, especially by a sudden disturbance or surprise; bewilder; confuse:(I was confounded by his knavist trick) |
| Congenial | (of a person) pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to one's own. |
| Congenital | of a disease or physical abnormality present from birth.(A congenital malformation of the heart) |
| Conjecture/surmise | an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information |
| connect | put through (phrasal verb) |
| Connive | to plan secretly and dishonestly for something to happen that will be to your advantage:(connive at) |
| Connoisseur(konaiza) | one who knows a lot about arts, food, drink or some other things. |
| Consecrate | make or declare something sacred; dedicate formally to a religious purpose.(the Holy church was consecrated in 1845) |
| consider | look at (phrasal verb) |
| consider, examine, or check | go over (phrasal verb) |
| Constellation | group of stars |
| Constricting | the action of making something narrower by pressure ;tightening.(asthma is a constriction of the airways) |
| Construe | interpret (a word or action) in a particular way(His words could hardly be construed as an apology) |
| consult | look up (phrasal verb) |
| Consummate | make (a marriage or relationship) complete; (consummate politician = a highly-skilled politician having vast knowledge ) |
| contact | get at (phrasal verb) |
| Contagious | a disease which spreads by contact |
| Contemporaries | living or occurring at the same time: |
| Contiguous | sharing a common border; touching: |
| continue | hold down/carry on/keep on (phrasal verb) |
| Contraband | goods that have been imported or exported illegally.(customs men had searched the carriages for contraband) |
| contribute | make for/put in (phrasal verb) |
| Contrive | create or bring about(an object or a situation)by deliberate use of skill and artifice |
| Conundrum | a confusing and difficult problem or question.(one of the most difficult conundrums for the experts) |
| Convalescent | (of a person) recovering from an illness or operation: |
| convince | bring around (phrasal verb) |
| Convoluted | (especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow |
| cope/endure | bear up (phrasal verb) |
| Coprophagous | feeding on dung, as certain beetles do. |
| Corporal | (of the human body)bodily; physical: (corporal suffering) |
| Corporeal | denotes anything that is tangible as opposed to spiritual.(he was frank about his corporeal appetites) |
| Corps (kor) | a body of people engaged in a particular activity.(the press corps)(army corps) (NCC=National Cadet Corps) |
| Corpse | dead body of human being |
| Corpulent | (of a person) fat.(a short, somewhat corpulent man) |
| Correlation | a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things. |
| Cosmopolitan | (of a plant or animal) found all over the world. |
| cost money | set back (phrasal verb) |
| Cost of living | cost of maintaining a certain standard of living. |
| Cot potato | an infant or toddler who spends a great deal of time watching television. |
| Coterie | a small group of people with shared interests or tastes, especially one that is exclusive of other people |
| Couch potato | a person who takes little or no exercise and watches a lot of television. |
| Coup(koo) | a sudden, violent & illegal seizure of power from a govt(he was overthrown in an army coup) |
| Cow down(v) | intimidate (cow down a child) |
| Coy | reluctant to give details about something regarded as sensitive.(Women are generally coy about their ages)(syn. Reticent) |
| Crack the test | to pass the test; succeed . |
| Cracker | A Cracker breaks into a security system only with a malicious intent. They break the things done by hackers unlawfully |
| Craic | enjoyable time spent with other people,esp when talks are entertaining& funny(Come for the beer,lads & stay for the craic) |
| Crapulence | utterly sick feeling you get after eating or drinking too much is called crapulence/(also state of excessively drunk ) |
| Creak | sound of crickets |
| create | bring forth (phrasal verb) |
| Creche(kresh) | a place where young children are cared for during the day while their parents do something else |
| Creditor | a person to whom money is owing |
| Crime - blue collar | crime committed by an individual from a lower social class (opp. white-collar crime) |
| Crime - red collar | crime by a professional that results in death (eg a developer ignoring safety rules of a building that collapses & kills people) |
| Crime - white collar | financially motivated nonviolent crime committed by business and government professionals. |
| Cringeworthy | causing feelings of embarrassment or awkwardness(the play's cast was excellent, but the dialogue was cringeworthy) |
| criticize | get down on (phrasal verb) |
| Croak | sound of frogs |
| Crusade | a vigorous campaign for political, social, or religious change. |
| Crux of the question | a puzzling or difficult problem ; an unsolved question. |
| Cuddlesome | endearing and pleasant to cuddle.(cuddlesome lion cubs and strokeable deer) |
| Cudgel one's brain | to think hard about a problem |
| Cue | a signal for someone to do something(a cue to an actor to start his dialogue)/ also the sticks used in golf or billiard game |
| Culmination | the highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time |
| Cumbersome | large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy(a cumbersome method) |
| Cumulative | increasing or increased in quantity, degree, or force by successive additions: |
| Curator | a keeper or custodian of a museum or other collection: |
| Curriculum Vitae (CV) | a detailed document highlighting your professional and academic history |
| Cursory/superficial | hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed: |
| Cutting Edge Technology | technological devices, techniques or achievements that employ the most current and high-level IT developments; |
| Cygnine | relating to swans |
| Cynic | a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable/unselfish reasons |
| Cynosure | a person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration: |
| Cytology | study of cells |
| Daily chores | a job or piece of work that is often boring or unpleasant but needs to be done daily |
| Dainty | of delicate beauty; exquisite: a dainty lace handkerchief. (It is also used in tasty food) (eg dainty dish) |
| Dais/rostrum | a raised platform, as in a lecture hall, for speakers or honored guests. |
| Damp squib | something meant but failing to impress or succeed. |
| Dawn on someone | If something dawns on you, you realize it for the first time. (Reality dawns on him all of a sudden.) |
| de facto | in reality : actually(used to say like ' Mr John is the de facto the owner of the firm' ) |
| Death knell | the tolling of a bell to mark someone's death(also used to refer to the imminent failure of something) |
| Debacle | a great disaster(opp. triumph) |
| Debility | lack of strength |
| Debonair | (of a man) confident, stylish, and charming.(all the men looked debonair and han(d)some in white tie and tails) |
| Debris(debri) | broken or torn pieces of something larger: |
| Debtor | a person who owes money |
| Decadence | characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline.(a decaying and decadent Indian) |
| deceitful or evasive treatment | run around (phrasal verb) |
| Decorum | behaviour in keeping with good taste and propriety.(he had acted with the utmost decorum) |
| Decoy | a person who entices or lures another person or thing, as into danger, a trap. |
| decrease | come down (phrasal verb) |
| Decrepit | worn out or ruined because of age or neglect.(a row of decrepit houses) |
| Defenestrate | throw (someone) out of a window |
| Deflation | reduction of the general level of prices in an economy. |
| Degeneration | having lost the physical, mental, or moral qualities considered normal and desirable; showing evidence of decline. |
| degrade | look down (phrasal verb) |
| Deity | a god or godess |
| delay | put off/hold up (phrasal verb) |
| Delectable | (of food or drink) delicious:(delectable handmade chocolates) (Bengalis prefer delectable sweet water fish) |
| Deleterious | causing harm or damage(opp. salubrious)(eg deleterious climate) (cigarette smoking is deleterious to health) |
| Deliberation | slow and careful movement or thought: |
| Delineate | describe or portray (something) precisely (eg the law should delineate and prohibit behavior that is socially abhorrent) |
| Delinquent | (typically of a young person or that person's behavior) showing or characterized by a tendency to commit minor crime, |
| Delirium | an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication&other disorders and is characterized by illusive speech |
| deliver | pass on (phrasal verb) |
| Delta | an area of low, flat land, sometimes shaped like a triangle, where a river divides into smaller rivers before flowing into sea |
| Deltiology | study and collection of postcards |
| Deltoid | Deltoid muscle is located on the outer aspect of the shoulder and is recognized by its triangular shape. |
| Delusion | false belief;vain hope;an idiosyncratic belief/impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality/rational argument. |
| Delve | to search deeply and laboriously(Judge delved through the court records) |
| Demagogue | a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument. |
| demand | ask/call for (phrasal verb) |
| Demeanour | outward behaviour or bearing(eg Her happy demeanour charmed everyone) |
| Democracy | a government by the people |
| Demography | the study of statistics such as births, deaths, income, or the incidence of disease |
| Demur | raise doubts or objections or show reluctance: |
| Deny | Deny is always used with a fact (eg My brother denied the fact) but refuse to do (eg My brother refused to go to School) |
| depart | get away/take off/set off (phrasal verb) |
| depend | rely/bank on (phrasal verb) |
| Deploy | to cause troops etc. to spread out in readiness for battle |
| Deprecate | to show disapproval by speaking to someone disrespectfully, like seniors deprecate younger students just for fun. |
| depress | feel down (phrasal verb) |
| Derelict | abandoned especially by the owner or occupant; also : run-down |
| Derision | contemptuous ridicule or mockery: |
| Dermatology | the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders. |
| describe briefly | run over (phrasal verb) |
| Desecrate | treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect.(more than 300 graves were desecrated) |
| Designate | chosen but not yet installed |
| Despicable | deserving hatred and contempt (v. despise) |
| develop | come along (phrasal verb) |
| Deviation | the action of departing from an established course or accepted standard.(deviation from a norm) |
| Dexterity | skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands(I admire Japanese dexterity of chopstick use) |
| Dextral | one who is able to use the right hand well |
| Dialectic | the art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions. |
| die | pass away (phrasal verb) |
| Die intestate | to die without having made a will(my father died intestate) |
| Diet - BRAT | (a mnemonic for bananas, rice, apple sauce, and toast, the staples of the diet.) |
| Diet - Crash | a weight-loss diet undertaken on an urgent, short-term basis with the aim of achieving very rapid results. |
| Diet - DASH | (Dietary approach to stop hypertension)diet emphasizes the right portion sizes, variety of foods and nutrients |
| Diet - Flexitarian | a person whose diet is mostly vegetarian but sometimes includes meat, fish, or poultry. |
| Diet - Hyponatremia crash | very low calorie diet |
| Diet - Ketogenic | a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet . The diet forces the body to burn fats rather than carbohydrates. |
| Diet - Lacto ovo vegetarian | a vegetarian who consumes some animal products, such as eggs and dairy. |
| Diet - Lacto vegetarian | a person who does not eat meat, fish, or eggs but does drink milk and eat some foods made from milk: |
| Diet - Lancet | Lancet Diet actually recommends consuming vegetables as the largest source of food by mass (300 grams) |
| Diet - Mediterranean | a heart-healthy eating plan that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds, and healthy fats. |
| Diet - Ovo vegetarian | a person who does not eat meat, fish or milk products but eats eggs |
| Diet - Paleo | a diet based on the types of food chiefly of meat, fish, vegetables &fruit excluding dairy or cereal products & processed food. |
| Diet - Pescatarian | a person who does not eat meat,beef,lamb,pork,venison but does eat fish,seafood,eggs,dairy products etc. |
| Diet - Planetary Health | a diet for adults(half a plate of fruits, vegetables & nuts.Other half - whole grains, beans, lentils, pulses, modest amt of meat |
| Diet - Pritkin | the healthiest diet on earth includes an abundance of delicious food( based on low-fat, high-fibre food & limiting red meat) |
| Diet - Rainbow | a comprehensive holistic health guide that helps to understand the physical energetic properties of foods thro' their colors |
| Diet - Thonon | Thonon diet suggests eating low-calorie and high-protein food for 2 weeks, followed by a stabilisation phase. |
| Diet - Vegan | abstaining from use of animal products and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals |
| Dilemma | in two minds (Now he is in dilemma in choosing the right one) |
| Diplopia | simultaneous perception of two images of a single object that may be displaced horizontally, vertically, diagonally |
| Dire | extremely serious or urgent.(misuse of drugs can have dire consequences) |
| Dirge | a sad song |
| disappoint | let down (phrasal verb) |
| Discernment | the ability to judge well(The judge's discernment is very famous) |
| disclose | let out (phrasal verb) (The fact was let out eapidly) |
| discourage | get down on (phrasal verb) |
| Discreet | careful & prudent in one's speech/actions,esp to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment(discreet inquiries) |
| Discrete | individually separate and distinct.(speech sounds are produced as a continuous sound signal rather than discrete units) |
| Discretion | the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment; freedom of judgment or choice: |
| discuss | talk over (phrasal verb) (The issues were talked over in detail) |
| Disenfranchised grief | the death of a friend, the loss of a pet, a trauma in the family a generation prior, the loss of a home/place of residence |
| Disparable | essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison (The facts were disparable in nature) |
| Disparage | to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle( Do not disparage good manners) |
| Disruptive technology | innovative or groundbreaking technology(Breaking a disruptive technology into the market is never easy) |
| Dissemble | to give a false or misleading appearance to;(conceal the truth or real nature of) |
| Disseminate | the action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely(The news was disseminated quickly) |
| Dissimulate | to hide under a false appearance (the rogue dissimulated himself in the party) |
| Distraught | very worried and upset.(a distraught woman sobbed and screamed for help) |
| distribute | pass out (phrasal verb) (The leaflets were passed out amongst the public) |
| distribute/disclose | give away (phrasal verb)(Headmaster gave away the prizes to the students) |
| divert | draw away (phrasal verb) (Attention were drawn away towards the other end) |
| do nothing | stand by (phrasal verb) (The player was sitting as stand by) |
| do well | take off (phrasal verb) |
| Docile | quiet and easy to influence, persuade, or control (My father is a very docile person) |
| Dog in the manger | a person who does not want to keep something nor wants someone else to get it(Mr Das is really a dog in the manger) |
| Doggerel | comic verse composed in irregular rhythm(Some doggerels sometimes seem to be funny enough) |
| Dogmatic | characterized by expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts(Their arguments were very dogmatic) |
| Dog's breakfast/dinner | (a complete mess)If you call something a dog's breakfast/dinner, you mean that it is badly organized or very untidy |
| Dolesome | doleful; dismal; gloomy (dolorous = feeeling or expressing great sorrow or distress) |
| Domino's effect | a situation in which one event causes several other things to happen one after the other(Domino's effect was soon marked) |
| donate | set apart (phrasal verb) (Heavy donations were set apart) |
| Donkey's years | a long time. (I have not been here in donkey's years. I can not believe how much the town has changed.) |
| Dormitory | a building providing sleeping & residential quarters for large numbers of people (Dormitory was arranged for the general public) |
| Dorsal | relating to back(of body) (Doctor advised him for the dorsal treatment) |
| Dote | be extremely and uncritically fond of.(she doted on her two young children) |
| Down to earth | with no illusions or pretensions; practical and realistic.(a down-to-earth view of marriage) |
| Downtown | city's core (or center) or central business district (CBD) |
| Doxology | a liturgical formula of praise to God: |
| Doyen | the senior member, as in age, rank, or experience, of a group, class, profession |
| Doze | a short, light sleep |
| Drab | boring, dull especially in appearance; having little colour and excitement(She was feeling drab in her off-colour dress) |
| Draconian rule | (of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe.(Draconian rule was prevalent in the country) |
| Drench | to make someone or something extremely wet (My dresses were completely drenched in the torrential rain) |
| Droolworthy | (of food or drink) smelling or looking delicious.(droolworthy pastries and baked goods)/extremely attractive or desirable. |
| drop-in | come to (phrasal verb) (A restaurant always welcomes drop-ins) |
| Dulcinea | a ladylove, sweetheart.(one who is imagined to be a beautiful lady and fallen in love with) |
| Dusk descends | to describe the diffused light from the sky during the early evening |
| Dysania | the state of finding it hard to get out of bed in the morning.(syn. Clinomania) |
| earn | pull in (phrasal verb) ( the vigorous campaign pulled in enough money for the social project) |
| eat at a restaurant | eat out (phrasal verb) (During Christmas we decided to eat out our dinner) |
| eat only a type of food | live on (phrasal verb) (Some animals live on a particular type of food) |
| Eavesdrop | listen secretly to private conversation(my father eavesdropped on my phone calls) |
| Ebullient | cheerful and full of energy.(she sounded ebullient and happy) |
| Eccentric | deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd: |
| Ecology | study of relations of organisms to one another and their surroundings(ecological imbalance) |
| Economies of scale | a reduction in long-run unit costs which arise from an increase in production. |
| Ectomy(used as suffix) | to cut out/remove - appendectomy(a surgical operation to remove the appendix.) |
| Edible | fit to be eaten /eatable.(opp.inedible) |
| Effeminate | (of a man) having or showing characteristics regarded as typical of a woman; unmanly: |
| Effete | no longer fertile( eg effete aristocracy)(My friend feels sorry for their effete aristocracy which was once very honorable) |
| Efficacious | (of something inanimate or abstract) successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective: |
| Effigy | a representation of a specific person in the form of sculpture or some other three-dimensional medium. |
| Effulgent | looking very beautiful or full of goodness (effulgent beauty) |
| Egg on | urge on; cause to act; "The other children egged the boy on, but he did not want to throw the stone through the window". |
| Egoist | one who is preoccupied with oneself, but not necessarily feeling superior to others. |
| Egotist | a person who is excessively conceited or absorbed in themselves; self-seeker |
| Egregious | extremely bad in a way that is very noticeable: |
| Eke out a living | support (existence) with difficulty and effort (Our family eked out a hard living in our childhood) |
| Elegy | a sad poem, usually written to praise and express sorrow for someone who is dead. |
| Elixir of life | something which prolongs life indefinitely. (an elixir is a sweet substance or solution that cures the problem at hand.) |
| Ellipsism | a sense of sadness one experiences when realizing that one won't live to see the future(Old people's ellipsism is on the rise) |
| Elope | run away secretly in order to get married.(later he eloped with one of the housemaids)(noun- elopement) |
| Eloquent | fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.(an eloquent speech) |
| Elusive | eluding or failing to allow for or accommodate a clear perception or complete mental grasp(eg an elusive concept) |
| Emanate | to flow out, issue, or proceed, as from a source or origin; come forth; originate. |
| Emancipate | set free, especially from legal, social, or political restrictions. |
| Embellishment | enhancement with fictitious additions /a decorative detail or feature added to something to make it more attractive. |
| Embezzlement/misappropriation | (of fund)theft of funds placed in one's trust or belonging to one's employer(eg charges of fraud and embezzlement) |
| Emblazon | conspicuously inscribe or display a design on.(T-shirts emblazoned with the names of baseball teams) |
| Embryology | branch of biology that studies development of gametes (sex cells), fertilization, and development of embryos and fetuses. |
| Embryonic | relating to an embryo, (of a system, idea, or organization) in a rudimentary stage with potential for development |
| Emeritus | an adjective used to designate a retired chairperson, professor, pastor, bishop, pope, director, president, prime minister,emperor |
| Emigrant | a person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another. (opp. immigrant) |
| emit | give off (phrasal verb) |
| Emollient | having the power of softening or relaxing, as a medicinal substance; soothing, especially to the skin |
| Empathy | the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. |
| emphasize | drive home (phrasal verb) |
| Empyrean | relating to heaven or the sky |
| Emulate | to strive to equal or excel, especially through imitation: (an older pupil whose accomplishments and style I emulated.) |
| Emulsify | If two liquids emulsify or are emulsified, they combine and become a smooth mixture.. |
| Encomium | a speech or piece of writing that praises someone highly. |
| end a relationship | break off (phrasal verb) |
| End in smoke | to produce no concrete or positive result |
| end something | wind up (phrasal verb) |
| Enervate | deprive of vigour or vitality;make (someone) feel drained of energy or vitality.(enervating heat) |
| Enigma | puzzling;mysterious (esp smile);difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.(he took the money with an enigmatic smile) |
| enquire | ask around (phrasal verb) |
| Ensconce | settle(oneself) comfortable (the boy ensconced himself in his friend's bedroom) |
| enter | come in/be along (phrasal verb) |
| enter forcibly | break into (phrasal verb) (The thief broke into the house of the rich man) |
| enter without permission | barge in (phrasal verb) (Police barged in the culprit's house ) |
| Entomology | a branch of zoology that deals with insects. |
| Ephemeral/evanescent | fleeting - lasting for a short time/soon passing out of sight, memory/existence; quickly fading or disappearing(ephemeral stay) |
| Epicurean/sybarite | a person devoted to sensual enjoyment, especially that derived from fine food and drink(opp. dabbler/dilettante) |
| Epidemic | a disease that spreads over a large area(opp.endemic=a disease regularly found among particular people/in a certain area) |
| Epidemiology | study and analysis of the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations. |
| Epigraphy | study of writing that is cut on metal or on stone |
| Epistemology | a branch of philosophy that investigates the origin, nature, methods, and limits of human knowledge. |
| Epitaph | an inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there. |
| Eponym | a person, place, or thing after whom or after which something is named, or believed to be named(eg Chaplin Square) |
| Equine | relating to horse |
| Equivocal | open to two or more interpretations and often intended to conceal the truth. |
| erode/consume by eating | eat away (phrasal verb) |
| Erudite | learned(having or showing great knowledge or learning)(My mentor could turn any conversation into an erudite discussion) |
| Erythrocyte | Red Blood Corpuscle (RBC)/Red Blood Cell |
| escape | make off/get out/run/flee away (phrasal verb) |
| escape from someone's hold | break away (phrasal verb) |
| Eschatology | doctrine of death and after-life judgement |
| Espionage | the practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information. |
| establish | set up (phrasal verb) |
| Esteem | respect and admiration(he was held in high esteem by colleagues) |
| Ethnology | study of mental and physical differences of mankind(ethnology is a branch of anthropology) |
| Etymologist | one who studies history of words |
| Eugene | it creates an enthusiastic and generous quality which lives on inspiration and ideals. |
| Eulogy | speech/writing in praise/a speech/piece of writing that praises someone highly,esp a tribute to someone who has just died. |
| Euphemism | a pleasant name for something that is unpleasant('Pass on' is a euphemism for 'die')(opp. dysphemism) |
| Euphoria | sense of well being(a feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness)(opp. dysphoria) |
| Euryphagous | eating various kinds of foods : polyphagous (opposed to stenophagous which means feeding on a limited variety of foods) |
| Eustress | eustress means beneficial stress - either psychological, physical (e.g. exercise)(opp. distress) |
| Euthanasia | bringing about gentle and painless death from incurable disease |
| Eversince | throughout the period since.(She had lived alone ever since her husband died) |
| ex tempore | spoken, carried out, or composed with little or no preparation or forethought:( an extempore speech.) |
| examine | go over (phrasal verb) |
| except for | apart from (phrasal verb) |
| Excruciating pain | causing extreme bodily or mental pain; (excruciating back pain.) |
| exert full strength for attention | bear down (phrasal verb) |
| exhaust | give out (phrasal verb) |
| exhaust of strength | use up (phrasal verb) |
| Exigency | the difficulties of a situation, especially one that causes urgent demands(eg exigency of a situation) |
| Exodus | large scale departure of people |
| Exonerate | to show or state that someone or something is not guilty of something |
| Exorcise | to seek to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration or religious or solemn ceremonies |
| expire | run out (phrasal verb) |
| Explicit | stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.(the arrangement had not been made explicit) |
| explode | go off (phrasal verb) |
| Extenuate | to cause a wrong act to be judged less seriously by giving reasons for it |
| extinguish/perturb | put out (phrasal verb) |
| Extortion | the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats. |
| extract | take out (phrasal verb) |
| Extraneous | not directly connected with or related to something: |
| Eyesome | pleasing to the eye (often poetic) (Visually attractive. ) |
| Facelift | a facelift can involve removing excess skin, smoothing out folds or wrinkles & tightening facial tissue |
| Facilitate | to make something possible or easier: |
| Facsimile | an exact copy, especially of written or printed material |
| Faction | a small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics.(the left-wing faction of the Party) |
| Factor cost | the value of output measured in terms of the cost of the factors of production used to produce it. |
| Factotum | an employee who does all kinds of work |
| Fads and whims | an intense & widely shared enthusiasm for something as also a sudden desire/change of mind, esp one that is unusual. |
| fail | fall down/fall through (phrasal verb) |
| fail to keep promise | back down (phrasal verb) |
| Falacy | an idea that a lot of people think is true but is in fact false: |
| fall | knock down (phrasal verb) |
| fall asleep | drift off (phrasal verb) |
| Fanatic/Bigot | a person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal, esp for an extreme religious or political cause.(eg religious fanatics) |
| Fastidious | very concerned about matters of cleanliness.(the child seemed fastidious about getting her fingers dirty) |
| Fatal | leading to failure or disaster(even it may cause to death) |
| Fatalist | one who believes in the power of fate |
| Fatuous | stupid, not correct, or not carefully thought about(eg a fatuous comment) |
| Fauna | relating to animal |
| Fearsome | frightening, especially in appearance.(the cat mewed, displaying a fearsome set of teeth) |
| Feasible | possible and practical to do easily or conveniently.(the scheme is feasible)(ant. Infeasible) |
| Feast your eyes on | to look at someone or something with great enjoyment: |
| Feats | an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength(eg an acrobat's feats) |
| Febrile | having or showing the symptoms of a fever.(a febrile illness) (ant. Afebrile) |
| Fecundity | the quality or power of producing abundantly; fruitfulness or fertility/Productive or creative power |
| Felicitate | congratulate (the award winner was felicitated by the Principal) |
| Feline | relating to cat family |
| Feminist | a person who supports organized activity on behalf of women's rights and interests. |
| Fenestrated | provided with a window or windows |
| Ferocious | frightening and violent |
| Fervent | used to describe beliefs that are strongly & sincerely felt or people who have strong and sincere beliefs(fervent supporter) |
| Fervor | strong sincere feelings (patriotic fervor) |
| Fetid | having a heavy offensive smell |
| Fiance & fiancee | fiance=a man to whom someone is engaged to be married: fiancee =a woman to whome someone is engaged to be married |
| Fibia(leg bone) | the forward flat part of the tibia is called the fibia. |
| Fibula | the fibula or calf bone is a leg bone located on the lateral side of the tibia, with which it is connected above and below. |
| Fiction | the type of book or story that is written about imaginary characters & events ¬ based on real people and facts:(opp. fact) |
| Fidgety | inclined to fidget; restless or uneasy. |
| Fight tooth and nail | engage in vigorous combat or make a strenuous effort, using all one's resources |
| Figment | a thing that someone believes to be real but that exists only in their imagination(eg figment of imagination) |
| Filigree | ornamental openwork of delicate/intricate design(esp of fine wire of gold, silver/copper applied to gold &silver earrings) |
| Fillip | a movement made by bending the last joint of the finger against the thumb and suddenly releasing it; a flick of the finger |
| finally | end up (phrasal verb) |
| find a solution to any problem | figure out (phrasal verb) |
| finish | get through (phrasal verb) |
| Firmament | a support or strengthening(He was rich, and a rising star in the political firmament.) |
| Five-rupee note | I have two 5-rupee notes.Here 5-rupee is adjective of noun 'notes'& since adjective is never plural,it is not two 5 rupees notes) |
| Fix up | to restore to proper condition or working order/repair( fix up a broken machine) |
| Fizzle out | to gradually become less successful and end in a disappointing way |
| Flagrant | (of an action considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive.(a flagrant violation of the law) |
| Flail | (esp. of arms and legs) to move energetically in an uncontrolled way(She ran from the house in a terrible rage, her arms flailing in the air) |
| Flak | strong criticism(you must be strong enough to face the flak if things go wrong) |
| Flamboyant | (of a person or their behaviour) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness. |
| Flank | fleshy parts of side of body between ribs and hip (She is flanked by her parents=she is standing in between her parents) |
| Flavoursome | having good flavour or a lot of flavour (flavoursome wine) |
| Flawless | without any imperfections or defects; perfect |
| Flocculent | having or resembling tufts of wool(the first snows of winter lay thick and flocculent) |
| Floodgate | a last restraint holding back an outpouring of something powerful or substantial. |
| Flora and Fauna | flora = the collective plant organism in a given locality ; fauna = all the animals that live wild in a particular area |
| Floriculture | flower farming,a discipline of horticulture concerned with cultivation of flowering & ornamental plants for gardens & floristry |
| Florid | reddish; ruddy; rosy: a florid complexion |
| Fluke | an unlikely chance occurrence, especially a surprising piece of luck.(their victory was a bit of fluke) |
| Fluorescein Angiography | a medical procedure(a fluorescent dye is injected into bloodstream.The dye highlights blood vessels in the back of the eye) |
| Fluorescent childhood | a child who, through overexposure to TV,movies,grows up too quickly without substance. |
| Flux | an abnormal discharge of blood or other matter from or within the body. |
| follow | come after (phrasal verb) |
| Formative assessment | a formative assessment happens while a student is being taught about a subject in order to check their progress. |
| Fortnight | relating to fourteen nights |
| Fragile | (of an object) easily broken or damaged. |
| Fragmentation | the process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments. |
| Frailty | A fault, especially a moral weakness. |
| Fraternity | a group of people sharing a common profession or interests: |
| Fraught (with) | ('full of' in negative sense)(The system is fraught with errors/risks) (but 'The system is full of advantages/smooth function' ) |
| Freemale | a woman who opts for a single life, valuing friendships rather than pursuing extended romantic relationships. |
| Fretsome | disposed or quick to fret; irritable or peevish |
| Freudian slip | an unintentional error revealing subconscious feelings(when a rogue slips over banana peel,a Freudian slip is heard 'tit fot tat' ) |
| Frolicsome | lively and playful(eg frolicsome children) |
| Frugality | the quality of being careful when using money or food |
| Fruition | an occasion when a plan or an idea begins to happen, exist, or be successful: |
| Fruticulture | development, cultivation and physiological studies of fruit trees. |
| Fudge | a plan or action that avoids making a clear decision or giving a clear answer |
| Fugacious | quick to disappear; not lasting very long |
| Fugitive | a person who has escaped from captivity or is in hiding. |
| Full of the joys of spring | to be very happy |
| Fulminate | develop suddenly(esp disease) Adj- fulminant;/ express vehement protest.(all fulminated against the new curriculum) |
| Fulsome | expressing a lot of admiration or praise for someone, often too much, in a way that does not sound sincere. |
| Funky | having an offensive odour ; foul |
| Futilitarian | believing that human hopes are vain, and human strivings unjustified. |
| Gain not worth the effort | Gain is not worth the effort we would have to put into it (Similar to 'Cake not worth the candle') |
| Gait | way of walking;a person's manner of walking.(the easy gait of an athlete) |
| Galactophagous | milk-eating |
| Gale | a gale is a strong wind, typically used as a descriptor in nautical contexts |
| Galvanise | excite someone into taking action (the urgency of his voice galvanized them into action) |
| Gamesome | playful and merry.(gamesome leaps and frolics) |
| Garrulous/Loquacious | excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.(a garrulous cab driver) |
| Gastroenterology | study of stomach; intestines |
| Genealogy | the study of families and the tracing of their lineages and history. |
| Generation Baby Boomers | a generation of people born during the post WWII 'Baby Boom', roughly during the years 1946 to 1964. |
| Generation Interbellum | denote persons born during the first decade of the 20th century, often expressed specifically as the years 1901 to 1913 |
| Generation Sandwich | a generation of people,in their 30s/40s, responsible both for bringing up their own children &for the care of their ageing parents. |
| Generation Silent | the demographic group of people born from the mid 1920s to the early 1940s |
| Generation Snowflake | a term used to characterize the millennial generation as being prone to taking offence & having less psychological resilience |
| Generation X | It covers people born between the mid 1960's and the early 1980's. |
| Generation Y | It covers people born between the 1980's and the year 2000. |
| Generation Z | children born after 2000.Generation Z are predicted to be highly connected, living in an age of high-tech communication. |
| Geniality | the quality of being friendly and pleasant (The person is well known for his geniality) |
| Genocide | killing of a race or community |
| Geology | science which deals with the physical structure and substance of the earth, their history& the processes which act on them. |
| Gerontology | study of old age and process of ageing |
| get | come by (phrasal verb) (How did you come this by ?) |
| get caught | get away (phrasal verb) |
| get into one's hold voluntarily | take on (phrasal verb) |
| get upset | break down (phrasal verb) |
| Gibber | sound of monkeys |
| give a satisfactory record of | account for (phrasal verb) |
| give one to each person | hand out (phrasal verb) |
| Give oneself airs | to act in a way that shows one thinks one is better than other people(She's very rich, but she doesn't give herself airs) |
| Glabella | the smooth part of the forehead above and between the eyebrows. |
| Gladsome | (of a person) having a cheerful disposition.(filled with, marked by, or causing pleasure.) |
| Gleesome | exuberantly or triumphantly joyful.(she gave a gleesome chuckle) |
| Gnomes(of Zurich) | a derogatory term sometimes used to describe Swiss bankers |
| go alongside | pass by (phrasal verb) |
| Go haywire | to break down or cease to function properly(Everything was going smoothly until the computer started to go haywire.) |
| Go the extra mile | make a special effort to achieve something |
| Goal line technology | a system to determine whether the ball has crossed the line for a goal or not. |
| Gourmand | one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking |
| Gourmet | one who has good taste for food (syn. Connoisseur for food) |
| Graminivorous | animal that feeds on grass |
| Granary | a storehouse or room in a barn for threshed grain or animal feed. |
| Graphology | study of handwriting esp as guide to characters |
| Gravidity | pregnancy (pregnant woman=gravida) (syn. enceinte/parturient) |
| Gregarious | (of a person) fond of company; sociable: |
| Gregorian Calendar | It is a solar calendar based on a 365-day common year divided into 12 months of irregular lengths.,(starting from 1582) |
| Greycation | a family vacation that includes and is often paid for by older relatives, specifically grandparents. |
| Grisly | inspiring horror or intense fear. |
| Grit | courage and determination despite difficulty/very small pieces of sand or stone. |
| Grope | search blindly or uncertainly by feeling with the hands.(she groped for her spectacles) |
| Grotesque | comically or repulsively ugly or distorted.(a figure wearing a grotesque mask) |
| Gruesome | causing repulsion or horror; grisly.(the most gruesome murder) |
| Grundyism | a narrow prudish intolerant conventionality esp as to the proprieties(I have never met such a lady fraught with grundyism manners) |
| Grunt | sound of camels |
| guarantee | answer for (phrasal verb) |
| Guilty pleasure | something pleasurable that induces a usually minor feeling of guilt(A cigarette every now and then is a guilty pleasure for me.) |
| Gumption | shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness |
| Gustatory | relating to taste |
| Guts | Personal courage & determination; toughness of character |
| Gynaecology | the branch of physiology & medicine which deals with the functions and diseases specific to women & girls. |
| Hacker - Black Hats | they violate computer security for personal gain (such as stealing credit/debit card numbers and other details) |
| Hacker - Gray Hats | A gray-hat hacker attempts to compromise a computer system without permission, informing the organization after the fact |
| Hacker - White Hats | the ethical hackers,experts in compromising computer security systems who use their abilities for ethical, and legal purposes |
| Haemagogue | promoting the flow of blood.;a drug or agent that promotes the flow of blood. |
| Hagiography | the writing of the lives of saints. |
| Halcyon/Idyllic | calm; peaceful; tranquil(eg halcyon weather)(opp. blustery/windy)(We spent halcyon days at Andaman & Nicobar Islands) |
| Hale & hearty | (especially of old people) healthy and strong: |
| Half sisters & step sisters | sisters who have at least one parent in common whereas step sisters have no parent/parents in common |
| Hallucination | an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present.(he continued to suffer from horrific hallucinations) |
| Halo | a geometric shape in the form of a disk/circle/ring above the head of a divine or sacred personage/idol |
| Han(d)some | (of a man) good-looking. |
| handle | get on with (phrasal verb) |
| Hangar | a large building with an extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft. |
| Hangover | a severe headache or other after-effects caused by drinking an excess of alcohol. |
| Hanky-panky | unacceptable or dishonest behavior, trickery, or anything that is a little improper, but not too serious |
| Hapiography | the inadvertent omission of a repeated letter or letters in writing (e.g. writing philogy for philology). |
| Hapless | (especially of a person) unfortunate.(the hapless victims of the disaster) |
| happen | bring/come about/pass off/come up (phrasal verb) |
| Harass | to disturb persistently; torment, as with troubles or cares; |
| hate | look down upon (phrasal verb) |
| Hat-trick | a bowler taking a wicket off each of three consecutive deliveries that he bowls in a single match(cricket term) |
| Hat-trick | when a player scores three goals in a single match(football & hockey term) |
| Hat-trick ball | a delivery bowled after taking two wickets with the previous two deliveries(cricket term) |
| have a good relationship | get along (phrasal verb) |
| have all desired qualities | cut out (phrasal verb)(for a post) |
| Have kittens | be extremely nervous or upset |
| Have the ball at your feet | To be in the best position to do something; to be in control |
| Haves and have-nots | Haves=the people who are very wealthy& Have-nots =the people who are very poor(Haves should always help the have-nots) |
| Hazardous | involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm). |
| Headstrong | stubborn/energetically wilful and determined.(the headstrong impulsiveness of youth) |
| Hearsay | information received from other people which cannot be substantiated; rumour. |
| Hearse | a vehicle for conveying a dead person to the place of burial. |
| Heartsome | giving cheer, spirit, or courage: a heartsome wine |
| Hebdomadal | relating to week |
| Hedonist | a person who believes that pleasure is the chief food |
| Hefty | large, heavy, and powerful(a hefty young chap) (also hefty salary) |
| Hemeralopia | the inability to see clearly in bright light and is the exact opposite of nyctalopia (night blindness) |
| Hen night party | a bachelorette party, hen(s) party, hen(s) night or hen(s) do, is a party held for a woman who is about to get married |
| Henpecked | browbeaten, bullied/intimidated by one's wife, girlfriend, etc.: (a henpecked husband who never dared to contradict his wife.) |
| Herbivorous | animal that feeds on plants |
| Heretic | professed believer who maintains religious opinions contrary to those accepted by his/her church/ rejects doctrines of church. |
| Herpeto | relating to reptiles/amphibians |
| Herpetrology | branch of zoology concerned with reptiles and amphibians. |
| Heterogenous | different in kind; unlike (opp. homogenous) |
| Heyday | time of greatest success/the period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, activity, or vigour. |
| hibernation | the condition or period of an animal or plant spending the winter in a dormant state(eg snakes hibernate in the winter) |
| Hierarchy | a system in which people or things are arranged according to their importance: |
| Hieroglyphics | pertaining to a pictographic script, particularly that of the ancient Egyptians |
| High five | an expression of admiration in which 2 people each raise a hand above their shoulder &bring the fronts of their hands together with force |
| Highbrow | (of books, plays, etc.) involving serious and complicated or artistic ideas, or (of people) interested in serious and complicated subjects |
| Hijacker | one who forcibly seizes control of an aircraft,bus,train or vehicle for their own purposes |
| Hillscape | a view of the hills |
| Histology | study of the microscopic anatomy of cells and tissues of plants and animals. |
| Histrionic | excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style.(a histrionic outburst) |
| hit/crash | bump/run into (phrasal verb) |
| Hive | a place in which people are busily occupied(the kitchen became a hive of activity) /also bee-hive (a habitation of bees) |
| Hobnob | mix socially,esp with people of higher social status(he was hobnobbing with the great politicians for some vested interests) |
| hold tightly | hang on (phrasal verb) |
| Homicide | killing of a human being |
| Homogeneous | of the same kind; alike (opp. heterogeneous) |
| Honk | sound of penguins |
| Honorary | conferred as an honor, without the usual requirements or functions: |
| Hoot | sound of owls |
| Horizon | the line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet: |
| Horology | clock-making art of measuring time |
| Humane | having or showing compassion or benevolence(regulations ensuring the humane treatment of animals)(opp. inhumane) |
| Humbug | dishonest talk, writing, or behaviour that is intended to deceive people |
| Humerus | The humerus ( Plural: humeri) is a long bone in the arm or forelimb that runs from the shoulder to the elbow. |
| Humiliation | the action of humiliating someone or the state of being humiliated |
| Hydrometeorology | study of atmospheric moisture |
| Hydroponics | A subject of horticulture (a method of growing plants without soil by instead using mineral nutrient solutions in a water solvent) |
| Hygge | feeling warm, comfortable, and safe(Life moments sometimes brim with hygges)) |
| Hymn | a song embodying religious and sacred emotions |
| Hypermetropia | long sightedness (opp. myopia = short sightedness) |
| Hypertrichology | treating unsightly facial hair ; hypertrichologist = person who treats unsightly facial hair |
| Hypnology | scientific study of sleep |
| Hypothetical | imagined or suggested but not necessarily real or true |
| iasis/osis(used as suffix) | abnormal condition(Cholelithiasis =presence of gall stones causing symptoms) |
| Ichthyology(halieutics) | a treatise upon fish or the art of fishing. |
| Ichthyophagous | fish-eating |
| Iconoclast | a person who attacks cherished beliefs or institutions/a destroyer of images used in religious worship |
| Idiosyncrasy | a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual |
| ignore | pass over (phrasal verb) |
| Illegible | incapable of being read(opp. legible) |
| Immaculate | (especially of a person or their clothes) perfectly clean, neat, or tidy(an immaculate white shirt) |
| Immigration | the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country (opp. emigration) |
| Imminent | ready to take place , happening soon |
| Immunology | the branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity. |
| Impeccable | (of behavior, performance/appearance) in accordance with the highest standards ;faultless(a lady of impeccable character) |
| Imperceptible | impossible to perceive |
| Impetuous | acting or done quickly and without thought or care |
| Impetus | the force or energy with which a body moves.(Hit the booster coil before the flywheel loses all its impetus) |
| Impish | of, relating to, or befitting an imp; especially : mischievous. |
| Implacable | not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated. |
| Implicit | essentially or very closely connected with |
| Impracticable | incapable of being practised |
| Impromptu | without preparation beforehand. (eg an impromptu speech ) |
| improve by small alterations | touch up (phrasal verb) |
| improve/strenghthen | beef up (phrasal verb) |
| Improvident | not having or showing foresight; spendthrift or thoughtless |
| Impugn | dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question(opp. corroborate) |
| In a jiffy | a very short period of time |
| in search of | look for (phrasal verb) |
| In the doldrum | lacking activity or progress (When the economy is in the doldrums, every business feels the effects.) |
| In the offing | likely to happen soon (The Durga Puja festival is in the offing) |
| Inaccessible | That cannot be easily approached |
| Inadvertently | without intention; accidentally |
| Inarticulate | unable to express one's ideas or feelings clearly or easily.(an inarticulate man of action) |
| Inaudible | a sound that cannot be heard |
| Inaugural(esp.speech) | An inaugural speech is the first speech someone gives when starting an important new job/meeting. |
| Incarcerate | imprison or confine(many are incarcerated for property offenses) |
| Incite | to stir up to action/encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behaviour).(they conspired to incite riots) |
| Incognito | having one's identity concealed, as under an assumed name, especially to avoid notice or formal attentions. |
| Incongruous | not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something |
| Incorrigible | (of a person or their behaviour) not able to be changed or reformed. |
| increase | kick up (phrasal verb) |
| increase one's interest | pep up (phrasal verb)(also increase one's excitement, energy or alerness) |
| Incredible | that which can never be believed |
| Indefatigable | one who does not tire easily |
| Indelible | that cannot be erased |
| Indemnity | a contractual obligation of indemnifier to compensate the loss incurred to indemnity holder due to the acts of the indemnitor. |
| Indigenous | originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native |
| Indigent | suffering from extreme poverty : impoverished. |
| Indignant | showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.(he was indignant at being the object of suspicion) |
| Indirect taxation | a surcharge on price imposed on the sale of goods &services by the government(unlike Income Tax which is a direct tax) |
| Indispensable | absolutely necessary.(Rahul Dravid made himself indispensable for the indian cricket team) |
| Indolent | lazy (Because I enjoy being indolent, there is nothing I find more pleasant than relaxing in bed) |
| Ineffable | too great, powerful, beautiful, etc., to be described/expressed(a lady of ineffable beauty)(the ineffable name of God) (the ineffable beauty descends upon the hill) |
| Inevitable | that which cannot be avoided( Since the event was inevitable, we did not proceed) |
| Inexorable | impossible to stop or prevent |
| Inexplicable | unable to be explained or accounted for. |
| Infabulous | of an incredible, astonishing, or exaggerated nature fabulous wealth |
| Infallible | one who is free from all mistakes and failures |
| Infanticide | killing of an infant/newborn baby |
| Infantry | a military specialization that engages in military combat on foot, distinguished from cavalry, artillery, and tank forces. |
| Infatuation | an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone(she had developed an infatuation with the male class teacher) |
| Inferno | a place or a state that resembles or suggests hell; |
| Infirmary | a place (as in a school or prison) where sick or injured individuals receive care and treatment. |
| Inflammable | easily set on fire |
| Inflation | a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money. |
| Ingenuity | the quality of being clever, original, and inventive.(considerable ingenuity must be employed in writing software) |
| Ingenuous | frank; (of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting.(he eyed her with wide, ingenuous eyes) |
| Inherent | involved in the constitution or essential character of something |
| inherit | come into (phrasal verb) |
| Inhumane | without compassion for misery or suffering; cruel.(confining wild horses is inhumane)(opp. humane) |
| Innuendo | an allusive remark - often disparagine one, eg "she's always making sly innuendoes" |
| Inordinate | unusually or disproportionately large; excessive.(the case had taken up an inordinate amount of time)(inordinate delay) |
| Inquisitive | given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious: (an inquisitive mind) |
| Insatiable | (of an appetite or desire) impossible to satisfy.(an insatiable hunger for success) |
| Insidious influence | a subtle or sly way of influence, or in an intent to trap |
| Insinuate | hint(something bad) in an indirect and unpleasant way/manoeuvre oneself into (a favourable position) by subtle manipulation. |
| Insolvent | a person who has no money to pay off his debts |
| Instigate | to cause by incitement; foment: to instigate a quarrel |
| Insubordination | defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.(he was dismissed for insubordination) |
| Intangible | unable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence: |
| Integrate | combine (one thing) with another so that they become a whole: |
| Integrity | the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.(a gentleman of complete integrity) |
| intelligentsia | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose (in collusion with) |
| Interculture | pertaining to or taking place between two or more cultures: intercultural exchanges in music and art. |
| Intra& inter school competition | Intra-school means it is within the school(between classes of the school) & Inter-school means it is between schools |
| Intrepid | brave(fearless and adventurous)(fearless; adventurous |
| Intrinsic | belonging naturally; essential.(access to the arts is intrinsic to a high quality of life)(intrinsic method) |
| Introspection | to examine one's own thoughts and feelings |
| Intuition | ability to understand something instinctively without the need for conscious reasoning(we shall allow our intuitions to guide us) |
| Inundation | an overwhelming abundance of people or things.(an inundation of rugby fans) |
| Inure | to accustom to hardship, difficulty, pain, etc.; toughen or harden; habituate |
| Inveigle | persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery.(he inveigled her back to his room) |
| investigate | check out/look into (phrasal verb) |
| Inveterate | having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.(an inveterate gambler) |
| Invigilator | a person whose job is to watch people taking an exam in order to check that they do not cheat |
| Invigorating | making one feel strong, healthy, and full of energy.(a brisk, invigorating walk)(invigorating climate) |
| Invincible | one, too strong to be overcome |
| ipso facto | by that very fact or act(used to say that it is reasonable to state or believe something based on facts that are already known) |
| Irksome | irritating; annoying.(an irksome journey) |
| Irreparable | incapable of being repaired |
| Irrevocable | not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final(an irrevocable step) |
| Isthmus | a narrow strip of land, bordered on both sides by water, connecting two larger bodies of land |
| Itinerant | traveling from place to place, especially on a circuit, as a minister, judge, or sales representative; itinerating; journeying |
| Jeopardize | put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure |
| Jettison | throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship.(six aircraft jettisoned their loads in the sea) |
| Jocular | fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful.(she sounded in a jocular mood) |
| Join in an activity | take part (phrasal verb) |
| Jubilee - 1 st yr | Paper Jubilee |
| Jubilee - 25 th yr | Silver Jubilee |
| Jubilee - 50 th yr | Golden Jubilee |
| Jubilee - 60 th yr | Diamond Jubilee |
| Jubilee - 70 th/75th yr | Platinum Jubilee |
| Jubilee - 100 th yr | Centenary Jubilee |
| Jubilee - 110 th yr | Supercentenary Jubilee |
| Jubilee - 500 th yr | Quin centennial Jubilee |
| Jubilee - 1000 th yr | Millennial Jubilee |
| Jubilee - 2000 th yr | Bi millennial Jubilee |
| Jubilee-10000 th yr | Deca millennial Jubilee |
| Jubilee-15000 th yr | Quindeci millennial Jubilee |
| Juggarnaut | any large,overpowering, destructive force or object, as war, a giant battleship or a powerful football team |
| Julian Calendar | Julian calendar, introduced by Julius Caesar in 1/1/45 BC. It was perpetual of consequent days (eg February 9=40 (31 + 9) |
| Jump the gun | act before the proper or appropriate time.(Don't jump the gun and order for a costly dress right now) |
| Juxtapose | place or deal with close together for contrasting effect(noun - juxtaposition) |
| Keep at bay | to control something and prevent it from causing you problems |
| Keep in abeyance | a state of temporary inactivity : suspension (The proposal is kept in abeyance) |
| Kennel | a shelter for a dog |
| Kenopsia | the eerie, forlorn atmosphere of a place that's usually bustling with people the other day but is now abandoned and quiet |
| Kickback | a sudden forceful recoil(the kickback from the gun punches his shoulder)/an illicit payment made to one in return for a favour) |
| Kleptomaniac | one who has the inability to refrain from the urge for stealing items |
| Knapsack/Rucksack/Haversack | a soldier's/hiker's bag with shoulder straps,carried on the back, & typically made of canvas or other weatherproof material |
| Knave | servant/a dishonest or unscrupulous man. |
| Knick-knack | a small trivial article usually intended for ornament in a house |
| knock down | run over (phrasal verb) |
| Komorebi | beautiful phenomenon of rays of sunlight filtering through the leaves of trees. |
| Lacerate | to tear roughly; mangle: |
| Lackadaisical | lacking enthusiasm& determination; carelessly lazy.(the old man's lackadaisical attitude disappointed others in the family) |
| Lagoon | a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by barrier islands or reefs |
| Lalakero | playgirl(a woman who dates a lot of men) |
| Lalochezia | the use of vulgar or foul language to relieve stress or pain |
| Languish | to be or become feeble, weak, or enervated. |
| Lanyard | a long piece of cord (= thick string), etc. worn around the neck, on which a security pass, ID card, key, etc. is hung |
| Larksome | marked by or inclined toward sportive or mischievous behavior : frolicsome, playful |
| Lascivous | (of a person, manner, or gesture) feeling or revealing an overt and often offensive sexual desire: |
| Lass | a young woman or girl.(opp. gender - lad) |
| Latter and later | latter means the second of two people, things, or groups and later means afterwards |
| Laudable | (of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation: |
| Laureate | a person who is honored with an award for outstanding creative or intellectual achievement(eg Nobel laureate) |
| league | a class or category of quality or excellence.(When it comes to achieving perfection, he is in a league of his own.) |
| leave | go/clear off (phrasal verb) / go out (phrasal verb) |
| leave suddenly or angrily | walk out (phrasal verb) |
| Legend | story of old time gods or heroes |
| Legible | capable of being read or deciphered (opp. illegible) |
| Leporine | relating to rabbit |
| Lesion(Medical term) | damage suffered due to injury, disease like wound,ulcer, abscess,tumor etc. |
| Leverage | use (something) to maximum advantage.(the organization needs to leverage its key resources) |
| Levitate | rise or cause to rise and hover in the air, especially by means of supernatural or magical power: |
| Lexicographer | a person who compiles dictionaries. |
| Lexicon | a wordbook or dictionary |
| Liaison | communication between people or groups who work with each other |
| Licence to print money | lucrative commercial activity, regarded as requiring little effort |
| Licentious | a man of lax moral(immoral) |
| Like a bear with soar head | very irritable person |
| Like a rat up a drainpipe | very quickly or eagerly |
| Limelight | the focus of public attention.(the shock win has thrust him into limelight)(to be in the limelight=to be at the centre of attraction) |
| Linguist | a person who speaks several languages fluently. |
| Lion's share | the largest part or share, especially a disproportionate portion: (The eldest son received the lion's share of the estate.) |
| Lissome | (of a person or their body) thin, supple, and graceful.(the kind of outfit that should be left to lissom teenagers) |
| Litany | a long and tedious list |
| Lithography | process of printing(Modern technology has arrived in lithography) |
| Litterateur | a person who is interested in &knowledgeable about literature(Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay was a great litterateur) |
| live from one source of money | live off (phrasal verb)(poor farmers mainly live off their agricultural produce) |
| Loathsome | causing hatred or disgust; repulsive.(this loathsome little swine) |
| Logy | dull and heavy in motion or thought; sluggish.(the beer made them logy and disinclined to move) |
| Lonesome | solitary or lonely.(she felt lonesome and out of things) |
| Longsome | tiresomely long; so protracted as to weary or cause boredom.(The longsome court cases are the setback of quick disposal) |
| Loose cannon | an uncontrolled person who is liable to cause unintentional damage.(nowadays most of the youths are loose cannons on the street especially in the midnight) |
| Loose end | a detail that is not yet settled or explained.(My boss arrived back at his office to tie up any loose ends) |
| Lose one's marbles | to go crazy; to go out of one's mind. What a silly thing to say! Have you lost your marbles? |
| Lose one's shirt | lose all one's possessions.(The man lost his shirt when all his investment in shares fell down sharply) |
| Lose one's sleep | to worry about someone or something a lot, sometimes when one should be sleeping. |
| Lose one's touch | No longer be able to do or handle something skillfully. (I used to make beautiful cakes but I seem to have lost my touch) |
| Lose the (one's thread) | be unable to follow what someone is saying or remember what one is going to say next.(she lost the thread of the conversation after a time) |
| Lose the plot | lose one's ability to understand or cope with what is happening.(many people believe that he is feeling the strain or has lost the plot) |
| Lose track of time | to be unaware of what time it is.(Every time Reeta goes to the library,she loses track of time.) |
| Lose train of thought | to forget what one was talking/thinking about.(Excuse me, I lost my train of thought. What was I talking about?) |
| Lost ball in high weeds | A person who does not know what they are doing, how to do it or possibly even where they are. |
| Love - agape | selfless, sacrificial and unconditional eternal love (esp. for God)(We sincerely pray to God with our agape love) |
| Love - eros | romantic love between lovers.(Romantic partners make continuous eros love between each other) |
| Love - filial/philial | relationship of offspring to parent(due from a son/daughter)(We continue filial love towards our parents) |
| Love - storge | empathy bond(between family members , relatives, friends, pet owners etc)(We make storge love towards relatives, friends, pets ) |
| Low-hanging fruit | a commonly used metaphor for doing the simplest or easiest work first(Salesmen are advised to catch low-hanging fruits first) |
| Lucid | expressed clearly; easy to understand.(a lucid account)(in a lucid style)(Our teacher explained the problem in a lucid style) |
| Lucida | the brightest star in a constellation |
| Lucrative | producing wealth : profitable(The business is very lucrative) |
| Lucubrate | work,write/study laboriously,esp by night/also shedding new light on a subject(I have lucubrated the new idea by hard labour) |
| Ludicrous | stupid or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at(The fancy show was very ludicrous) |
| Lullaby | a soothing song/piece of music that is usually played for (or sung to) children(The child needs a lullaby for his sleep) |
| Lunatic asylum | a hospital for mentally ill people(The sorry plight of the lunatic asylum is very deplorable) |
| Luxuriant growth | (of vegetation) rich and profuse in growth; lush.(Luxuriant growth of vegetation is expected after a timely monsoon) |
| Macro economic policy | it aims to provide a stable economic environment that is conducive to fostering strong and sustainable economic growth. |
| Maeldrop | a drop of mucus at the nose, whether produced by cold or otherwise |
| Maelstrom | a powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius. |
| Magnate | a wealthy and influential businessman or businesswoman.(Mukesh Ambani is a property magnate) |
| Maiden speech | the first speech given by a newly elected/appointed member of a legislature/parliament(Mr Ghosh made a maiden speech) |
| maintain | carry on/keep up (phrasal verb)(Students kept up silence in the class) |
| make a call | call in (phrasal verb) |
| Make a pig's ears of (something) | to do a very poor job of something; to ruin something completely. |
| make an attempt to improve | pull up one's shocks (phrasal verb) |
| make employee redundant | lay off (phrasal verb) |
| Make life a breeze | make life effortless and enjoyable |
| make oneself smart and neat | spruce up (phrasal verb) |
| make people doubt something | call into question (phrasal verb) |
| make( a plan) | chalk out (a plan) (phrasal verb) |
| Malapropism | use of an incorrect word in place of a word with a similar sound(electrical vote instead of electoral vote) |
| Malevolent | having or showing a wish to do evil to others(opp. benevolent) |
| Malicious | characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm(opp. benevolent and kind-hearted) |
| Malignant | (of a disease) very virulent or infectious (Benign) (eg malignant tumour and benign tumour) |
| Marginal revenue | the income received from the sale of one extra unit. |
| Marginal utility | marginal utility of a goods or service is the change in the utility from an increase in the consumption of that good or service. |
| Mariculture/Aquaculture | a specialized branch of aquaculture involving cultivation of marine organisms for food and other products in the open ocean |
| Mariticide | killing of one's husband |
| Martyr | One who chooses to suffer death rather than renounce religious principles. |
| Matricide | killing of one's mother |
| Meandering | (of a river or road) follow a winding course.(a river that meandered gently through a meadow) |
| means | stands for (phrasal verb) |
| Meddlesome | often getting involved in situations where you are not wanted, especially by criticizing in a damaging or annoying way |
| Medical microbiology | a branch of medical science concerned with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases |
| meet/find | come across (phrasal verb) |
| meet/visit | call on (phrasal verb) |
| Megalomaniac | a person who is obsessed with their own power. |
| Meldrop | a drop of mucus at the nose, whether produced by cold or otherwise |
| Melee | a confused struggle or fight at close quarters(In the melee, the thief escaped) |
| Meliphagous | feeding or living upon honey. |
| mention | bring up (phrasal verb) |
| Mentor | experienced and trusted advisor(he was her friend and mentor until his death) |
| Mercenary | working or acting merely for money or other reward(venal) |
| Meretricious | apparently attractive but having in reality no value or integrity: |
| Metabolic disease | It affect ability of the cell to perform critical biochemical reactions that involve processing/transport of proteins,carbs/lipids. |
| Metabolic syndrome | having at least 3 traits of i) obesity ii) High triglyceride iii)Reduced HDL cholesterol iv)Increased BP v)high blood sugar(fasting) |
| Meteorology | study of phenomenon of atmosphere; the branch of science concerned with the processes and phenomena of the atmosphere. |
| Metrology | the scientific study of measurement. |
| Mettlesome | (of a person or animal) full of spirit and courage; lively.(their horses were beasts of burden, not mettlesome chargers) |
| Micro economic policy | study of individuals, households and firms' behavior in decision making and allocation of resources(opp. macro economic policy) |
| Micropalaeontology | study of microscopic fossils |
| Midget | a very small person or thing |
| Miff | a slight feeling of resentment;somewhat annoyed; peeved.(she turned around, looking slightly miffed) |
| Milch cow | cows which give enough milk/an organisation/a person - a source of easy profit(govts are privatizing their milch cows) |
| Milquetoast | a very timid, unassertive, spineless person, especially one who is easily dominated or intimidated |
| mind(one's business) | look to (phrasal verb) |
| Mint | a place where money is coined, especially under state authority: |
| Minuscle | extremely small; tiny.(a minuscule fragment of DNA) |
| Misandry | extreme dislike of a male person |
| Misanthrope | a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society(opp. philanthrope) |
| misbehave | mess about/play up (phrasal verb) |
| Misogamist | a person with a dislike or hatred of marriage |
| Misogynist | extreme dislike of a female person |
| Misologist | A hater of knowledge and learning. |
| Missionary | relating to or characteristic of a missionary or a religious mission: |
| mistake/error/fault laden | fraught with (mistake/error/fault ) (phrasal adjective) |
| Mnemonic | relating to memory |
| Modulate | exert a modifying or controlling influence on |
| Molecular microbiology | the branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity. |
| Molecularbiology | the branch of biology that deals with the structure and function of the macromolecules essential to life. |
| Momentous | of great importance or significance, especially in having a bearing on future events. |
| Monarchy | a government by a king or queen |
| Mongata | the glimmering roadlike reflection of the moonlight on water |
| Monoculture | the cultivation of a single crop in a given area.(the replacement of natural forest with pine monoculture) |
| Monogamy | the practice or state of being married to one person at a time: |
| Monophagous | (of an animal) eating only one kind of food. |
| Monopoly | when a company and its product offerings dominate a sector or industry. |
| Monopsony | a market condition in which there is only one buyer, the monopsonist. |
| Moo | sound of cattle/an irritating or incompetent woman. |
| Morbid | suggesting an unhealthy mental state or attitude; |
| Morphology | internal structure of words (root words, affixes, parts of speech, intonations and stresses, or implied context.) |
| Morque | a place where bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed: |
| Mortal coil | a poetic term for the troubles of daily life and the strife and suffering of the world. |
| Mortuary | of or relating to the burial of the dead. |
| move backwards | back up (phrasal verb) |
| Multigravida | a woman (or female animal) that is or has been pregnant for at least a second time. |
| Mumpsimus | adherence to erroneous use of language, memorization, practice, belief out of habit or obstinacy (opp.sumpsimus). |
| Munificent | characterized by or displaying great generosity.(a munificent bequest) |
| Muse | think, ruminate on, dream,contemplate(I mused on his offer for a long time)(the poet found his muse in the serene place) |
| Musket | an infantryman's light gun with a long barrel, typically smooth-bored and fired from the shoulder.(a volley of musket fire); |
| Mycology | branch of biology concerned with study of fungi,including their genetic &biochemical properties,their taxonomy . |
| Myopia | the quality of being short-sighted. |
| Myrmegophagous | feeding on ants |
| Mythology | a collection of myths, especially one belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition. |
| Nab | to catch or seize in arrest : apprehend. |
| Nadir | the point of the celestial sphere directly opp. the zenith and vertically downward from the observer / the worst moment |
| Naive | ignorantly simple. Carefully careless(She has a sweet, naive look when she smiles) |
| Namesake | a person or thing that has the same name as another: |
| Nap | a short sleep esp during the day(excuse me, I will just take a little nap) |
| Narcissist | showing an excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's physical appearance(the lady is a narcissistic actress) |
| Narcotic | a drug or other substance that affects mood or behavior and is consumed for nonmedical purposes, esp one sold illegally: |
| Nascent | coming or having recently come into existence |
| Nauseous | affected with nausea; inclined to vomit: |
| Nautical/maritime | relating to navigation, sailors or sea |
| Nebulous | in the form of a cloud or haze; hazy: |
| Need of the hour | the time when help is most needed. |
| Negotiable | open to discussion or modification: |
| Neigh | sound of horses |
| Nemesis | a source of harm or ruin ; (someone's nemesis is a person or thing that is very difficult for them to defeat) |
| Neolithic age | last phase of Stone Age, marked by domestication of animals,development of agriculture & manufacture of pottery & textiles |
| Neonatology | a subspecialty of pediatrics that consists of the medical care of newborn infants, esp the ill or premature newborn infant. |
| Nephrology | a specialty of internal medicine that focuses on the treatment of diseases that affect the kidneys. |
| Nestle | settle or lie comfortably within or against something.(the baby nestled in her arms) |
| Net Asset Value (NAV) | a mutual fund's assets less its liabilities, divided by the number of shares outstanding & used as a standard price measure. |
| Netizen | a user of the Internet, esp a habitual one |
| Nettlesome | causing annoyance or difficulty. |
| Newsworthy | noteworthy as news; topical.(a newsworthy event) |
| Night owl | someone who stays up at night; someone who works at night |
| night spent in other's house | sleep over (phrasal verb) |
| Nillionaire | person handling money which does not belong to their own |
| Nimble | quick and light in movement or action; agile.(With a deft motion of her nimble fingers, he could get through the test easily) |
| Noisome | having an extremely offensive smell.(noisome vapours from the smouldering waste) |
| Nosology | the branch of medical science dealing with the classification of diseases. |
| Nostalgia | one of the great human weaknesses, a sentimentality for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations. |
| notice | pick up on (phrasal verb) |
| Noughties | it means the decade from 2000 to 2009.(eg early-noughties girl groups); Like nineties = 1990-99; eighties=1980-89 etc |
| Novice/tiro | a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation: |
| Nudge | prod (someone) gently with one's elbow in order to attract attention. |
| Nulligravida(Nullipara) | A "nulligravida" is a woman who has never been pregnant. |
| Number | Ordinal number - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th……etc and Cardinal Numbers are 1,2,3,4,5,….etc |
| Numismatics | study or collection of coins, paper currency and medals as hobby |
| Nummary | relating to coins |
| Nuptial/affinal | relating to marriage |
| nurse | look after (phrasal verb) |
| Obeisance | obedience(The man touches his Guru's feet in a gesture of obeisance) |
| obey (any order) | carry out (phrasal verb) |
| obey(any rules/regulations) | abide by (phrasal verb) |
| Obfuscate | make obscure, unclear/unintelligible(spelling changes will deform some familiar words &obfuscate their etymological origins |
| Obituary | a notice of a death, especially in a newspaper, typically including a brief biography of the deceased person: |
| Obligatory | required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory(use of seat belts is now obligatory) |
| Oblivious | unaware of /not paying attention to. (WB Govt is oblivious of the deleterious effect of Maggi.) |
| Obnoxious | extremely unpleasant.(obnoxious odours) |
| Obsequious | obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree(they were served by obsequious waiters in the restaurant) |
| Obsession | compulsive preoccupation with a fixed idea or an unwanted feeling or emotion(often accompanied by symptoms of anxiety) |
| Obstetrician | a doctor with special training in how to care for pregnant women and help in the birth of babies |
| Occidental | relating to west |
| Occipal | relating to skull |
| Occult | relating to magical powers and activities, such as those of witchcraft and astrology: |
| occupy | take up (phrasal verb) |
| Oceanography | study of the physical and the biological aspects of the ocean(also called oceanology) |
| Odontology | the scientific study of the structure and diseases of teeth. |
| Offence - Culpable | deserving to be blamed or considered responsible for something bad |
| Offence - Felony | a crime regarded in the judicial systems as more serious than a misdemeanour(he pleaded guilty to six felonies) |
| Offence - Misdemeanor | a bad/unacceptable action that is not very serious(opp. Felony=serious crime('gurutoro oporadh' -in transliterated Bengali) |
| Offence - Venial | (of a fault or offence) slight and pardonable. |
| offer | hold out (phrasal verb) |
| Officious | intrusively enthusiastic in offering help or advice; interfering.(an officious bystander) |
| Olericulture | the science of vegetable growing, dealing with the culture of non-woody plants for food. |
| Olfactory | relating to smell |
| Oligarchy | a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution |
| ology/ologist(used as suffix) | study/specialize in (like cardiolog=study the heart,cardiologist=specialist in heart;nephrology= study the kidneys etc);nephrologist etc |
| oma(used as suffix) | denoting tumours and other abnormal growths(carcinoma=a cancer arising in the epithelial tissue of the skin of internal organs.) |
| omit | leave out (phrasal verb) |
| Omnipotent | one who is all powerful |
| Omnipresent | one who is present everywhere |
| Omniscient | one who knows everything |
| Omnivorous | (of an animal or person) feeding on food of both plant and animal origin. |
| On the bottle | not abstaining from alcohol(after a period of sobriety)(He didn't drink for a couple of years, but again he went back on the bottle) |
| Once in a blue moon | not very often/rarely (That kind of chance comes once in a blue moon) |
| Oncology | the study and treatment of tumours.(Molecular oncology) |
| Oneiro | relating to dreams |
| Onomasiology | any given expression to be converted into a single word(opp. semasiology=any word that needs to be expressed) |
| Onset | the beginning of something esp something unpleasant. (Before onset of rainy season, we have to finish the construction) |
| Onslaught | a fierce or destructive attack.(a series of onslaughts on the citadel) |
| Ontology | branch of metaphysics concerned with nature of being. |
| Oology | the study or collecting of birds' eggs. |
| Opaque | not able to be seen through(not transparent) |
| open | break into (phrasal verb) |
| Open the floodgates | Truly the Floodgates of heaven are open to those who walk in faith and obedience. |
| Opiophagous | snake-eating |
| Opportunity cost | the benefit that is missed or given up when an investor, individual or business chooses one alternative over another. |
| Opprobrium(n) | Severe criticism & blame(International opprobrium has been heaped on the country following its attack on its neighbours.) |
| Optimist | a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future or the success of something(Opp. Pessimist) |
| Oriental | relating to east |
| Ornithology | study of birds |
| Orology | study of mountains |
| Orphanage | A public institution for the care and protection of children without parents. |
| Orthodox | shots played in the accepted "textbook" manner, and batsmen who play in this manner |
| Orthography | the conventional spelling system of a language.(a spoken language which has as yet no sanctioned orthography) |
| Ostensible | (of reason etc)apparent, but not necessarily true(Illness was the ostensible reason for his absence,but in fact he was just lazy) |
| Osteology | study of bones |
| Ostomy (used as suffix) | to make a mouth(permanent opening) (eg colostomy = to make a permanent opening in colon) |
| Ostracize | to exclude, by general consent, from society, friendship, conversation, privileges, |
| Ostreophagous | that eats bones |
| Ostrich policy | tendency to ignore obvious dangers or problems pretending that dangers or problems do not exist. |
| Otomy(used as suffix) | to cut into temporarily; (eg tracheotomy = to cut into the windpipe(trachea),temporary opening) |
| Otorhinolaryngology | study of ear, nose and throat |
| Outright | completely ( All the passengers were killed outright)/immediately (Outright purchase of the article is needed) |
| Overcast | (of the sky or weather) marked by a covering of gray clouds; dull |
| overcome | bear down (phrasal verb) |
| overcome (any difficulty) | get over (phrasal verb) |
| Paeditrician | a doctor with special training in medical care for children. |
| Pain like shards of glass | feeling like shards of glass are stabbing inside one's pouch and all up one's lungs and rib cage. |
| Palaeoanthropology | study of early humans |
| Palaeoclimatology | study of ancient climates |
| Paleography | the study of ancient writing systems and the deciphering and dating of historical manuscripts. |
| Paleolithic age | denoting the early phase of the Stone Age, lasting about 2.5 million years, when primitive stone implements were used. |
| Paleontology | the study of the history of life on Earth as based on fossils. |
| Palpable | that can be touched or felt(esp palpable difference) |
| Palpebral | relating to eyelid |
| Pamper | to give someone special treatment, making that person as comfortable as possible and giving them whatever they want |
| Panacea | a remedy for all diseases |
| Panache | assertively confident style(he entertained London society with great panache) |
| Pandiculation | sleepy combination of yawning and stretching.(Pandiculation is felt esp after waking up from a deep sleep) |
| Pantheism | worship that admits or tolerates all gods |
| Pantophagous | eating all kinds of food |
| Paradigm shift | an important change that happens when the usual way of thinking about/doing something is replaced by a new &different way. |
| Paradox | a situation or statement that seems impossible/difficult to understand because it contains two opposite characteristics |
| Paragon | a perfect example of good quality. Like paragon of beauty/virtue etc. (The lady is a paragon of virtue/beauty) |
| Paralysis - Cyclopegia | paralysis of the focusing muscle of the eye, usually caused by atropine or other similar eye drops, |
| Paralysis - Hemiplegia | paralysis of one side of a body |
| Paralysis - Paraplegia | paralysis of the lower part of the body |
| Paralysis - Quadriplegia | paralysis of all four limbs of a body |
| Paranoid | a person suffering from paranoia feels that persons or entities are conspiring against them(opp.pronoid) |
| Paraphernalia | miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity: |
| Parasol | a lady's umbrella(esp used for protection from sun) |
| Pareidolia | a psychological phenomenon in which the mind responds to a stimulus, usually an image(eg image of Tagore on the clouds etc) |
| Parol | given or expressed orally: |
| Parole | the promise of a prisoner of war to fulfill stated conditions in consideration of his release. |
| Parricide | killing of either or both parents |
| Parsimonious | unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal |
| pass responsibility to someone | hand over (phrasal verb) |
| Pathological liar | a behavior of habitual or compulsive lying |
| Pathology | science of the causes & branch of medicine that deal with the laboratory exam of samples of body tissue for diagnostic purposes |
| Patricide | killing of one's father |
| Pavonine | relating to peacock |
| pay debts | pay off (phrasal verb)(My whole debts were paid off by my brother) |
| Pecuniary | relating to or consisting of money(Our pecuniary condition was serious for the last 10 years) |
| Pedantic | giving too much attention to formal rules or small details(Our class teacher is very pedantic in the class) |
| Pedestrian | a person walking along a road or in a developed area(Pedestrians are not allowed to spit on the road) |
| Peer group/peers | a group of people of the same age, status, and interests(prodigies should spend as much time as possible with their peer group) |
| Pellucid | translucently clear.(mountains reflected in the pellucid waters) |
| Pendulous | poised without visible support |
| Peninsula | a landform surrounded by water on the majority of its border while being connected to a mainland from which it extends. |
| Penultimate | last but one in a series of things; second last:(the penultimate chapter of the book) |
| Penury | extreme poverty;the state of being very poor; extreme poverty.(he couldn't face another year of penury) |
| Perdition | complete and utter ruin (The man used his left out money to afford meals for a few days before perdition) |
| Perfect hat-trick | when a player scores 3 goals in a single match, one with the left foot, one with the right foot & one with a header(football term) |
| Peristeronic | relating to pigeons |
| Perjury | the offence of wilfully telling an untruth or making a representation under oath |
| Perk/perquisite | a benefit which one enjoys or is entitled to on account of one's job/position.(I enjoyed several perks during my service in Bank) |
| Perky | cheerful and lively(she certainly looked less than her usual perky self) |
| Permeate | spread throughout (something); pervade.(the aroma of soup permeated the air) |
| Permutation & Combination | permutation (when the order of selection is a factor) and combination (when order is not a factor.) |
| Perspicacity | the quality of having a ready insight into things; shrewdness: |
| Pesky | causing trouble(a pesky call); annoying(pesky mosquitoes) |
| Pessimist | a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen(opp. optimist) |
| Petrichor('pe-tri-ko') | a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather. |
| Petrified | extremely frightened(having changed to a substance like stone) |
| Philanderer | a man who readily or frequently enters into casual sexual relationships with women(a womanizer) |
| Philanthropist | a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, esp by the generous donation of money to good causes(opp. misanthropist) |
| Philatelist | one who collects stamps as hobby |
| Philately | relating to stamps |
| Philistine | one indifferent to art and literature |
| Philogynist | a person who likes or admires women. |
| Philology | science of language (esp in historical and comparative aspects) |
| Phrenology/Craniology | a pseudoscience which involves the measurement of bumps on the skull to predict mental traits. |
| Phthyrophagous | (especially of an insect or other invertebrate) feeding on plants. |
| Physiology | science of function and phenomenon of living organisms |
| Pilar | relating to hair |
| Pipe | sound of Nightingales |
| Pisciculture | the controlled breeding and rearing of fish. |
| Pitfall | a hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty.(the pitfalls of buying goods at public auctions) |
| Placate | to appease or pacify, especially by concessions or conciliatory gestures:( to placate an outraged citizenry.) |
| Placebo | a harmless pill, medicine prescribed more for the psychological benefit to the patient than for any physiological effect |
| Plagiarism | the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own |
| Platitude | a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful: |
| Plausible | apparently true;of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable.(a plausible explanation) |
| play | mess around (phrasal verb) |
| Plebiscite | the direct vote of all the members of an electorate on an important public question such as a change in the constitution: |
| Plenipotentiary | having full power to take independent action: |
| Plethora | a large or excessive amount of something.(a plethora of committees and subcommittees was formed) |
| Plonk | set down hurriedly(My friend plonked the fat boy on my shoulder and made me work more than a KM) |
| Plum job | A "plum job" is a very easy, pleasant job that pays well. |
| Plush | richly luxurious and expensive(eg plush hotels) |
| Plutocracy | a government by the rich |
| Pluvial/hyetal | relating to rain |
| Pneumono | relating to lung |
| Poetic justice | a literary device in which ultimately virtue is rewarded and vice punished |
| Poignant(poinant) memory | memory arousing deep emotion, especially pity, touching and sorrow |
| Poise | to carry or hold in equilibrium; balance: I poised the pencil on the edge of the table. |
| Polarise | division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs |
| Polyandry | custom of having two husbands |
| Polygamy | custom of having many wives |
| Polyglot | knowing or using several languages |
| Polyphagous | (of an animal) able to feed on various kinds of food: |
| Pomology | the growing and cultivation of trees. |
| Porcine | relating to hog |
| Pornography | any depiction, in pictures or writing, that is intended to inappropriately arouse sexual feelings |
| Portable | able to be easily carried or moved, especially because being of a lighter and smaller version than usual: |
| Portfolio management | the art and science of making decisions about investment mix and policy. |
| Portmanteau word | a word blending the sounds & combining the meanings of two others, eg motel(motorists' hotel)or brunch(breakfast-cum-lunch). |
| Posse | a body of men, typically armed, summoned by a sheriff to enforce the law. |
| Post mortem | an examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death: |
| Posterity | succedding generations; all future generations of people.(the victims' names are recorded for posterity) |
| Posthumous | occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator.(he was awarded a posthumous award)(a posthumous child) |
| postpone | put off/hold up (phrasal verb) |
| Potable | safe to drink; drinkable |
| Potential | possible, as opposed to actual(the potential uses of nuclear energy) |
| Potluck lunch | events where the attendees bring a dish to a meal individually |
| Potpourri | a mixture of dried, naturally fragrant plant materials, used to provide a gentle natural scent, commonly in residential settings |
| Pragmatic | dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations |
| praise | cry up (phrasal verb) |
| Praiseworthy | deserving approval and admiration.(the government's praiseworthy efforts) |
| Pratfall | a fall on to one's buttocks(The other day the man had a pratfall on a banana peel) |
| Precarious | not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.(a precarious ladder) |
| precede | come before (phrasal verb) |
| Precinct | the area within the walls or perceived boundaries of a particular building or place. |
| Precipitate | cause (an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely. |
| Precocious | (of a child) having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than is usual or expected.(a precocious boy) |
| Predicament | a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.(the club's financial predicament) |
| Pre-emptive | done before someone else can act, especially to prevent them doing what they had planned(eg pre-emptive measure) |
| Premonition | a strong feeling that something is about to happen, esp something unpleasant.(he had a premonition of imminent disaster) |
| prepare for physical exertion | warm up (phrasal verb) |
| prepare to fight or work | roll up one's sleeves (phrasal verb) |
| Prerogative | a right/privilege exclusive to a particular class(in some countries,higher education is predominantly the prerogative of the rich) |
| prevent | rule out (phrasal verb) |
| Priceless | having a value beyond any price : invaluable(The picture in the wall is priceless) |
| Proactive | (of a person or action) creating or controlling a situation rather than just responding to it after it has happened |
| proceed | go on (phrasal verb) |
| Procrastination | the action of delaying or postponing something.(your first tip is to avoid procrastination) |
| Prodigy | a person with exceptional talent or ability(a child prodigy) |
| produce | put out/turn out/bring forth (phrasal verb) |
| produce something rapidly | churn out (phrasal verb) |
| Profligate | recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources: |
| Proletarian | the class of wage earners, especially those who earn their living by manual labour |
| Prolific | abundantly productive;present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful.(Mahogany was once prolific in the tropical forests) |
| Prolix | (of speech or writing) using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy.(he found the narrative too prolix and discursive) |
| Promulgate | promote or make widely known (an idea or cause)(promulgation = To make known to the public)(eg promulgation of ordinance) |
| Pronoid | a person experiencing pronoia feels that the world around them conspires to do them good(opp.paranoid) |
| Propitious | giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable: |
| Pros and Cons | advantages and disadvantages(They debated the pros and cons of setting up their own firm.) |
| Proscenium | the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain. |
| Proscribe | Prohibit (a school principal might proscribe the use of cell phones in class.) |
| Prosthesis | an artificial body part, such as a leg, a heart, or a breast implant |
| Prostrate/Prone | to lay flat as on the ground on one's breast (with face down) |
| Pseudonym | a fictitious name, especially one used by an author: |
| Psychology | study of human mind |
| publish | bring out (phrasal verb) |
| Pull up your socks | effort to improve your work or behaviour because it is not good enough |
| Purchasing power | the value of a currency expressed in terms of the amount of goods or services that one unit of money can buy |
| put away in safe place | stash up (phrasal verb) |
| Put one's shoulder to the wheel | make a sustained, concentrated, and vigorous effort; to work very hard and diligently |
| put something to one's side | set aside (phrasal verb) (set aside also means to annul or cancel any order/judgement) |
| Quack | sound of ducks / a person who dishonestly pretends to have medical skills |
| Quagmire | marshland(boggy)(a torrential rain turned the building site into a quagmire)/A difficult or precarious situation(legal quagmire) |
| Quaint | marshland(boggy)(a torrential rain turned the building site into a quagmire)/A difficult or precarious situation(legal quagmire) |
| Quarantine | impose isolation on (a person, animal, or place)(The patient was put in quarantine in the hospital for his contagious disease) |
| quarrel | fall out/act up (phrasal verb) |
| Queue | a line or sequence of people or vehicles awaiting their turn to be attended to or to proceed. |
| Quiescent | marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest. |
| Quietus | a finishing stroke; anything that effectually ends or settles: |
| Quintessence | representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class(the quintessential part of the story ) |
| quit | drop out of (phrasal verb) |
| Quixotic | exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical:(a vast and perhaps quixotic project) |
| Quorum | the minimum number of members that must be present at any meeting to make the proceedings of that meeting valid. |
| Quotidian | relating to every day |
| Rabbit on | to continue talking about something that is not interesting to the person you are talking to |
| Rack one's brains | effort hard to think of or remember something |
| Radius/radial bone | one of the two large bones of the forearm/a line segment extending from the center of a circle or sphere to the circumference |
| Rainbow marriage | marriage between the persons of same sex |
| raise | bring up (phrasal verb) |
| Rake up poignant memory | revive (esp unwelcome memories). |
| Ramble | to move aimlessly from place to place; to explore idly(to walk for pleasure in the countryside) |
| Ramification | a complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event.("any change is bound to have legal ramifications") |
| Rampant | (esp.something unwelcome/unpleasant) flourishing/spreading unchecked(Political violence is nowadays rampant) |
| Rapacious | aggressively greedy or grasping.(rapacious landlords) |
| Rapprochement(rapproshma) | an establishment or reestablishment of harmonious relations(a rapprochement reached between warring countries) |
| Ravenous | extremely hungry.(I had been out all day and was ravenous) |
| reach/gain access to something | get at (phrasal verb) |
| react to criticism by arguing | answer back (phrasal verb) |
| read | go through (phrasal verb) |
| read something quickly | look through (phrasal verb) |
| read thoroughly | read over (phrasal verb) |
| rear | bring up (phrasal verb) |
| Recalcitrant | having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline. |
| Recapitulate | to review by a brief summary, as at the end of a speech or discussion; summarize. |
| Recce (reki) | If you recce an area, you visit that place in order to become familiar with it.(Police made a recce before a massive raid) |
| Reciprocate | respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one: |
| recover/cure | come round (phrasal verb) |
| Recrimination | an accusation in response to one from someone else: |
| Rectitude | morally correct behaviour or thinking; righteousness.(Srijan is a model of rectitude) |
| Redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |
| reduce | bring/cut down (phrasal verb) |
| Redundant | unnecessary because it is more than is needed(We had taken redundant steps to protect ourselves against potential danger) |
| Refection | refreshment, especially with food or drink |
| Refulgent | shining brightly; radiant; gleaming: Crystal chandeliers and gilded walls made the opera house a refulgent setting for the ball. |
| refuse | turn down/pass up (phrasal verb) |
| Regalia | the emblems or insignia of royalty, especially the crown, scepter, and other ornaments used at a coronation |
| regard | look up to (phrasal verb) |
| Regeneration | the action or process of regenerating or being regenerated.(the regeneration of inner cities) |
| Regicide | killing/murder of a king |
| Reiterate | say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity. |
| reject | turn down/put by (phrasal verb) (My proposal for a loan was turned down by the Bank) |
| Rejuvenate | to restore to a former state; make fresh or new again |
| relax | kick back/come down (phrasal verb) |
| Relegate | assign an inferior rank or position to.(they aim to prevent women from being relegated to a secondary role) |
| remember | call up (phrasal verb) |
| Reminiscence | a story told about a past event remembered by the narrator |
| remove | cut out/take off/take out) (phrasal verb) |
| Renegade | a person who forsakes religion |
| repair | do up (phrasal verb) |
| Repartee | conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies(he had a quick mind and a splendid gift of repartee) |
| report | check-in (phrasal verb) |
| Reprehensible | deserving censure or condemnation. |
| represent | stand for (phrasal verb) (NCC stands for National Cadet Corp) |
| Reprobate | immoral person(Reprobate sinners are sure to rot in hell) |
| Reproof | an act or expression of criticism and censure |
| Repugnance | intense disgust.(our repugnance at the bleeding carcasses) |
| request | call for (phrasal verb) |
| Requisite | made necessary by particular circumstances or regulations(the application will not be processed until the requisite fee is paid) |
| Rescind | to end (a law, contract, agreement, etc.) officially(The law was rescinded by a fresh enactment) |
| resemble | take after (phrasal verb) (The son takes after his father) |
| Resilient | readily recovering from shock(babies are generally far more resilient than new parents realize) |
| Resplendent(with) | full of splendour or dazzling(the garden is resplendent with Californea poppies) |
| result | turn out (phrasal verb) (The situation turned out to be serious at last) |
| resume | take up (phrasal verb) (The strikers took up their job as usual) |
| Retaliate | to hurt someone or do something harmful to someone because they have done or said something harmful to you |
| Reticent/coy | unwilling to speak about your thoughts or feelings: |
| Reticulate | constructed, arranged or marked like a net or network(eg a reticulated python) |
| Retort | to answer someone quickly in an angry or funny way: |
| return | come/give back (phrasal verb) |
| return to a place to see someone | call back (phrasal verb) |
| Revile | criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner.(he was now reviled by the party that he had helped to lead) |
| revive (unwelcome memories) | rake up (phrasal verb)(I do not want to rake up my poignant memory of the past) |
| Revolution - Black | mass production of petroleum |
| Revolution - Blue | mass production of fish and marine products(India is pushing ahead with a blue revolution) |
| Revolution - Brown | mass cultivation of coffee plant(South India is famous for black revolution) |
| Revolution - Evergreen | mass development of agriculture |
| Revolution - Golden | mass fruits/overall horticulture development/honey production |
| Revolution - Golden fibre | mass jute production |
| Revolution - Green | increase in crop production (India will soon flourish in green revolution) |
| Revolution - Grey | mass production of fertilizer |
| Revolution - Pink | mass onion/prawn production |
| Revolution - Red | mass meat and tomato production |
| Revolution - Round | mass production of potato |
| Revolution - Silver | mass egg/poultry production |
| Revolution - Silver fibre | mass production of cotton |
| Revolution - White | growth of milk production(Gujarat State is famous for white revolution) |
| Revolution - Yellow | mass oil seeds production |
| Rhapsody | a speech or piece of writing that contains powerful feelings and enthusiasm |
| Rhetoric | the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, esp the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques: |
| Rigorous | rigidly severe or harsh(eg rigorous imprisonment) |
| Riposte | a quick, sharp return in speech or action; counterstroke(a brilliant riposte to an insult.) |
| rise | come/go up (phrasal verb) (The issue will come up for discussion now) |
| Risibility | readiness to laugh (she could not contain her risibility at his peculiar dress) |
| Rollover reaction | when your dream about someone you know skews how you feel about them the next day, an emotion you are unable to shake. |
| Room | It also means space (That easy chair takes up too much room)(Please find out room for inserting my sarees in the suitcase) |
| Rope in | persuade to take part(students were roped in for the exhibition) |
| rub lightly to clean something | wipe off (phrasal verb) (We could not wipe off the stain on the cloth) |
| Rudimentary | preliminary (esp rule or principle)(he received a rudimentary education) |
| Ruggedly handsome | A person who is not afraid to get his hands dirty(usually accustomed to physical labour) |
| Ruminate | think deeply about something/(of a ruminant animal) chew the cud |
| Saccharine | excessively sweet or sentimental(saccharine music) |
| sacrifice/avoid | give up (phrasal verb) |
| Sacrilege | violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred |
| Sacrosanct | (especially of a principle, place, or routine) regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with |
| Sadistic pleasure | deriving pleasure from inflicting pain, suffering, or humiliation on others.(she took a sadistic pleasure in tormenting him) |
| Salient | most noticeable or important.(it succinctly covered all the salient points of the case) |
| Salubrious | healthy (esp. climate)(opp. deleterious/injurious) |
| Sanatorium | an establishment for the medical treatment of people who are convalescing or have a chronic illness.(Plural - sanatoria) |
| Sane person | a person of sound mind; not mad or mentally ill(opp. insane) |
| Sangfroid | self-possession or calmness especially under strain(BM of the Bank controlled the situation with sangfroid temperament) |
| Sanguinary | involving or causing much bloodshed.(they lost heavily in the sanguinary campaigns that followed) |
| Sardonic | grimly mocking or cynical.(She attempted a sardonic smile) |
| save | lay aside (phrasal verb) |
| Savvy | shrewdness & practical knowledge, esp in politics or business.(the finance bankers lacked the necessary political savvy) |
| Scalp | the skin covering the head, excluding the face. |
| Scalpel | a knife with a small, sharp, sometimes detachable blade, as used by a surgeon. |
| Scanty | limited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent. (eg scanty dress) ( the beggar wore scanty dress) |
| Scare daylight out of someone | to frighten someone very much('You have scared daylight out of me' my father said to me ) |
| Scaremonger | the spreading of frightening or ominous reports of rumours |
| Schadenfreude | pleasure derived by someone from another person's misfortune(opp. mudita)(Some people enjoy undue schadenfreude) |
| Schmooze | to chat in a friendly and persuasive manner especially so as to gain favor, business, or connections |
| Scholastic | relating to school (My brother's scholastic result was all along outstanding) |
| Scintillate | talk or act with brilliance (scintillating wit)(the boy was scintillating in the class) |
| Scion | a descendant of a notable family(Abhishek Bachhan is a scion of Bachhan family) |
| Sciurine | relating to squirrels |
| Scourge | a whip used as an instrument of punishment(scourge of unemployment) |
| Screech | sound of parrots(While entering the forest I heard screeching of parrots) |
| Sculptor | art of making two or three-dimensional abstract forms, esp by carving stone or wood or by casting metal/plaster: |
| Sear | being dried and withered. (During extreme summer, twigs and branches of small plants seared ) |
| search | look around (phrasal verb) (I was looking around my books in the library) |
| Seascape | a view of the sea |
| Seclusion | the state of being private and away from other people(reclusion= religious seclusion) |
| secretly change(harmful way) | fiddle with (phrasal verb) |
| Sedentary | (of a person) tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive. |
| Sedulous | (of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence |
| Seer | a person who is supposed to be able, through supernatural insight, to see what the future holds: |
| Seismology | study of earthquakes |
| select | pick out (phrasal verb) |
| Sellers' market | an economic situation in which goods or shares are scarce and sellers can keep prices high. |
| Semantic | relating to meaning in language or logic |
| Semester | an academic session constituting half of the academic year, lasting typically from 15 to 18 weeks. |
| Sennight | relating to seven nights |
| Serein | rain falling from a cloudless sky. This sort of rain is said to take on the form of a fine, light drizzle, typically after dusk. |
| Serenade | music sung or played at night below a person's window |
| Serendipity | faculty of making happy discoveries by accident(a pleasant surprise) |
| Serenity | the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.(an oasis of serenity amidst the bustling city)(adj. serene=calm) |
| Sericulture | the production of silk and the rearing of silkworms for this purpose. |
| Serpentine | relating to snake |
| Servile | having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others(servile attitude) |
| Shopping - Trousseau | bridal shopping(shopping of a bride for her personal possessions usually including clothes, accessories & household wares. ) |
| Shopping - Window | the activity of looking at goods displayed in shop windows, esp without intending to buy anything |
| Shrug | raise (one's shoulders) slightly and momentarily to express doubt, ignorance, or indifference. |
| Shuffle off this mortal coil | to die (eg I do not want my children squabbling over my property when I shuffle off this mortal coil) |
| Shut down point | a level of operations at which a company experiences no benefit for continuing operations, and so decides to shut down temporarily |
| Sibling | each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common(eg sibling rivalry) |
| Siesta | a short rest /nap/sleep taken after mid-day meal |
| Silhouette | the dark shape&outline of someone visible in restricted light against a brighter background. |
| Silver surfer | an elderly person who is a regular or enthusiastic user of the Internet. |
| Silviculture | cultivation of forest(the growing and cultivation of trees);sylvan=pleasantly rural or pastoral.(vistas of sylvan charm) |
| Simian | relating to monkey |
| Simulate | imitate the appearance or character of |
| Since time immemorial | from a time long before one tries to remember;(Rice is cultivated in tropical countries since time immemorial) |
| sine die | with reference to business or proceedings that have been adjourned(Calcutta University is closed since die) |
| sine qua non | an essential condition;a thing that is absolutely necessary(grammar is the sine qua non of language teaching and learning) |
| Sinecure | a position requiring little/no work but giving the holder financial benefit(political sinecures exist to support ministers) |
| Sinistral | one who is able to use the left hand well (Sinistrals are adept in left hand jobs) |
| skip | pass on (phrasal verb) |
| Slander | the crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.(he is suing the TV company for slander) |
| Slaughter | the killing or butchering of cattle, sheep, etc., especially for food |
| Smug | having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.(he was feeling smug after his win) |
| Snap shot | selfie .. snap taken by self by mobile ; couplie .. snap taken by couple by mobile ; groupfie .. snap taken by group by mobile |
| Snob | one who despises persons of lower social position |
| Sobremesa | when there is a situation that after lunch or dinner you spend talking to the people you share the meal with. |
| Sobriquet(sobrika) | a name given to someone or something that is not their or its real or official name(nickname) |
| Sojourn | short stay/stay somewhere temporarily.(she had sojourned once in Egypt) |
| Solace | comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort. |
| Solemnize | to celebrate or observe with dignity and gravity(eg solemnization of marriage/shradh ceremony) |
| Solicitous | characterized by or showing interest or concern(My father is always solicitous about the welfare of his sons) |
| Soliloquy | an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself,regardless of any hearers, esp by a character in a play |
| solve | work out (phrasal verb) |
| Somnambulist | a person who walks about in his or her sleep(a sleepwalker) |
| Somnamloquist | one who talks in his sleep(a sleeptalker) |
| Sonorous | giving out or capable of giving out a sound, especially a deep, resonant sound, |
| Sophomore | a second-year university or high-school student. |
| Soporific | tending to induce drowsiness or sleep |
| Sorcerer | a man who has magical powers and who uses them to harm other people. |
| Sorority | a society or club of women or girls, especially in a college |
| Sorry plight | a distressing condition or situation:(The international community should do more to protect the sorry plight of these people.) |
| Sot/toper | habitual drunkard |
| Sotto voice | (of singing or a spoken remark) in a quiet voice, as if not to be overheard |
| Souvenir | a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event |
| Speculation | engagement inbusiness transactions involving considerable risk but chance of large gains esp in trade |
| Spelaeology | study of caves |
| Spendthrift | a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way |
| Spinster | a lady who remains unmarried |
| Splendour | magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur.(the barren splendour of the Lake District enchants everyone) |
| Spontaneity | the condition of being spontaneous; spontaneous behavior or action(My friend's spontaneity in behaviour move us all) |
| Sporadic | occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated(Sporadic news were heard in the air) |
| spread/erupt | break out (phrasal verb) (Cholera broke out in the city) |
| Spruce | neat in dress and appearance(The spruce young guy is very docile in nature) |
| Spry | active; nimble; agile; energetic; brisk(especially of an old person) |
| Spurious | not being what it purports to be; false or fake.(separating authentic and spurious claims) |
| Squeak | sound of rats |
| Squint | sidelong glance(physical defect of eyes turning towards/away from each other(you squint when you look down at your nose) |
| Stag night party | a party for a man who is going to get married, to which only his male friends are invited(opp. hen night party) |
| Stagflation | (stagnation+inflation) combination of slow economic growth and high unemployment along with inflation or a rise in prices. |
| start | kick off/set in (phrasal verb) |
| start suddenly undesirable things | break out (phrasal verb) |
| Start the ball rolling | begin something(Please can everyone be seated so we can start the ball rolling?) |
| start work seriously | buckle down (phrasal verb) |
| State-of-the-art technology | the highest level of general development, as of a device, technique, or scientific field achieved at a particular time. |
| Staunch | very loyal and committed in attitude.(a staunch supporter of the anti-nuclear lobby) |
| stay/hang up (notice) | put up with/bear with (phrasal verb) |
| steal | make away with (phrasal verb)(The thief made away with our belongings) |
| Stenosis | an abnormal narrowing in a blood vessel or other tubular organ or structure. |
| Stentorian voice | very loud or powerful in sound(The stentorian voice of the leader was heard from a long distance) |
| Stevedore | a manual laborer who is involved in loading and unloading ships, trucks, trains or airplanes. |
| stick to | hold by (phrasal verb) |
| Stoic | a person who is indifferent to pains and pleasure of life |
| stop | let up/hold back (phrasal verb) |
| Strait | a narrow passage of water connecting two large areas of water |
| Strategic | helping to achieve a plan, for example in business or politics: |
| Strenuous | characterized by vigorous exertion, as action, efforts, life, etc.:(a strenuous afternoon of hunting) |
| Stub | the short remaining end of a cigarette |
| study intensively for an exam. | mug up (phrasal verb)(The student mugged up for the examination) |
| Stultify | to cause to lose interest or feel dull and not alert: The audience was stultified by the speaker's unchanging monotone. |
| Suave | (especially of a man) charming, confident, and elegant.(all the waiters were suave and deferential) |
| Subculture | a cultural group within a larger culture, often having beliefs or interests at variance with those of the larger culture. |
| Subsidies | payments to producers or consumers designed to encourage an increase in output. |
| Subtle nuance | a very small difference in color, meaning, or feeling(No one could make out the subtle nuances of the pictures) |
| succeed | get/come through (phrasal verb)(It was very difficult to get through this year) |
| succeed in reaching a person | catch up with (phrasal verb)(Ultimately we have caught up with the core head of the project) |
| Succinct | expressed in few words (syn. Concise) |
| sudden, dramatic development | break through (phrasal verb)(After a long gap there was a break through in the stagnant project) |
| suddenly become successful | take off (phrasal verb)(The security has finally taken off in the market) |
| Suffice(v) | to meet or satisfy a need; be sufficient (Suffice it to say that the need is properly met) |
| suit for | cut out (esp in negative form)( you are not cut out for this job) (phrasal verb) |
| Summative assessment | It happens after a student has finished being taught about a subject,at the end of a year(My summative assessment was ready) |
| Sumpsimus | adherence to or persistence in using a strictly correct term(My father was a strict sumpsimus) (opp. mumpsimus) |
| Super hat-trick | when a player scores four goals in a single match(football & hockey term)(Baichung Bhutia scored super hat-trick) |
| Supercilious/uppity | self-important; arrogant(The supercilious lady misbehaved with us all) |
| Supine/Recline | lean(recline) or lie back(supine) in a relaxed position with the back supported(We took rest in the verandah in recline posture) |
| Supplementary | completing or enhancing something.(the programme offers supplementary information about the news) |
| support | get behind/back up (phrasal verb) (We took back up properly before handing over the CDs to the Police) |
| Surrealistic | (Having a dreamlike quality)not seemingly true(the moon's surrealistic landscape)(opp.plausible=which appears to be true) |
| surrender | give in (phrasal verb)(The enemies did not give in to our army easily) |
| Surreptitious | obtained, done/made by clandestine or stealthy means. (he was watching her surreptitiously as she waited in the hotel lobby) |
| survive | hold out/get by/get on (phrasal verb) (How could you get on even after a long fight ?) |
| survive temporarily | tide over (phrasal verb) (How can we tide over the difficulties ?) |
| Susceptible | likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.(patients with liver disease may be susceptible to infection) |
| Susurration | whispering or rustling.(the susurration of the river charms me all along) |
| Suture | a strand or fiber used to sew parts of the living body;(the wounded boy was sutured in the hand) |
| Swan song | a person's final public performance/professional activity before retirement(The Manager's swan song was appreciated by all) |
| Sycophant | one who demeans oneself to people of influence |
| Synergy | interaction of two/more organizations, substances to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effect |
| Syntactic | processes that govern the structure of sentences in a given language, specifically word order and punctuation |
| Synthesis | something that is made by combining different things (such as ideas, styles, etc. |
| tackle | deal with (phrasal verb) |
| Take a rain check | used to tell someone that you cannot accept an invitation now, but would like to do so at a later time |
| take place | come off (phrasal verb) |
| Take up the cudgel for someone | to speak or fight in support of someone(Protestors should take up the cudgel to resist oppression of helpless women) |
| talk more loudly | speak up (phrasal verb)(No one spoke up in the issue) |
| Tandem | An arrangement of two or more persons/objects placed one behind the other(driving horses/riding cycles in tandem) |
| Tangible | a thing that is perceptible by touch.(The patient's suffering is tangible) (opp. intangible)(Intangible asset - goodwill) |
| Tantrum | an uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child(My son's tantrum is sometimes unbearable) |
| Tautology | the saying of the same thing twice over in different words, generally considered to be a fault of style (eg a widow woman) |
| Taxonomy | classification & naming of organisms in an ordered system intended to indicate natural relationships,esp evolutionary relationships. |
| Teetotaller | a person who never drinks alcohol. |
| Telluric | relating to earth soil(Telluric current =natural electric current flowing on and beneath the surface of the Earth including sea) |
| Temperament | the combination of mental, physical, and emotional traits of a person(natural predisposition) |
| Temperament - Choleric | being short-tempered, fast and irritable |
| Temperament - Melancholic | a person being emotionally sensitive,perfectionistic introverts, analytical, wise and quiet) |
| Temperament - Plegmatic | being relaxed and peaceful |
| Temperament - Sanguine | being optimistic, active and social and enthusiastic, |
| Temperate | having a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature. |
| Temporal | relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs; |
| Temporise | to be indecisive or evasive to gain time or delay acting. |
| Tenacious | tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely.(a tenacious grip) |
| Tenibrific | causing gloom or darkness.(it is the joyful herald of spring, emerging from the tenebrific winter.) |
| Tephrochronology | dating of volcanic eruptions by studying layers of ash |
| terminate | break up (phrasal verb) |
| Terse | using few words (devoid of superfluity) |
| The apple of one's eye | one for whom you have great affection(Mr Ghosh's little son is the apple of his eye) |
| Theocracy | government of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided. |
| Theology | the study of the nature of God and religious belief. |
| Therapy - Follow up | chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy |
| Therapy - Hormone | Hormone therapy (HT) refers to either estrogen or combination estrogen /progesterone treatment |
| Therapy - Humanistic | The aim of humanistic therapy is usually to help the client develop a stronger and healthier sense of self(self-actualization) |
| Therapy - Immuno | treatment that uses certain parts of a person's immune system to fight diseases such as cancer. |
| Therapy - Music | In active therapy, the therapist & patient actively participate in creating music with instruments, their voice/other objects |
| Therapy - Narrative | a therapy that separates person from the problem & encourages people to rely on their own skill sets to minimize problems |
| Therapy - Osteoporosis | mom's bone pills(to strengthen bones) |
| Therapy - Physio | treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods eg massage, heat treatment,& exercise rather than by drugs or surgery. |
| Therapy - Psorinum | a prospective observational clinical study involving an alternative cancer treatment in treating stomach,liver cancers etc |
| Therapy - Psychosomatic | the process between the psyche (mind) and soma (the body) that we live in. |
| Therapy - Reiki | a therapy often described as palm healing in which a practitioner places hands lightly over patient's body to facilitate healing. |
| Therapy - Shopping | it means going shopping because you enjoy it and makes you feel happy. |
| Therapy - Somato | physical treatment of mentally ill |
| Therapy - Water | consumption of a gutful of water upon waking in order to cleanse the bowel(Water therapy is very useful to cleanse bowel) |
| Thespian | connected with acting and the theatre (My father had a significant thespian culture) |
| Think tank | a body of experts providing advice and ideas on specific political or economic problems |
| Thirteen | fear of number thirteen = Triskaidekaphobia |
| Threshold | the level or point at which you start to experience something, or at which something starts to happen |
| Tibia | The tibia is a large bone located in the lower front portion of the leg. The tibia is also known as the shinbone. |
| Tied to one's apron | When a man is tied to his wife's apron strings, it means that he is strongly influenced and controlled by his wife. |
| Tintinnabulation | a ringing or tinkling sound: "the tiny tintinnabulation, faint as fairy bells" |
| Tip of the iceberg | a small, noticeable part of a problem, the total size of which is really much greater |
| Tirade | a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.(a tirade of abuse) |
| Titivate | make oneself look smart.(the lady was titivating herself, slicking her hair & freshening her breath) (esp in front of a mirror) |
| Titular head | a person in an official position of leadership who possesses few, if any, actual powers. |
| to be surprised | taken aback (phrasal verb) (I was taken aback at the decision of the chairman) |
| To call a spade a spade | to speak directly and bluntly; to avoid euphemism |
| Toilsome | involving hard or tedious work.(toilsome chores) |
| tolerate | put up with/bear with (phrasal verb) |
| Toothsome | (of food) temptingly tasty.(a toothsome morsel)/good-looking (a toothsome bimbo) |
| Topography | the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.(the topography of the island) |
| Tortuous | full of twists and turns.(the route is remote and tortuous)/excessively lengthy and complex(a tortuous argument) |
| Totalitarian | relating to a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state |
| Toxicology/Pharmacology | a branch of biology, chemistry, and medicine concerned with the study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms |
| trade | deal in (phrasal verb) (Mr Ghosh deals in rice) |
| Trait | a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person |
| Trajectory | the path followed by a projectile flying/an object moving under the action of given forces(the missile's trajectory was preset) |
| Transcient | lasting only for a short time; impermanent. |
| Transliteration | to change (letters, words.) into corresponding characters of another alphabet or language(eg" ami aaj jabo" or "Kya baat hai?") |
| transmit in succession | hand down (phrasal verb) |
| Transparent | having the property of transmitting rays of light thro' its substance so that bodies situated beyond/behind can be distinct. |
| transport away | carry off (phrasal verb) |
| Travails of labour | troubles suffered with managements of labour/labour pain due to childbirth |
| Travesty of justice | a miscarriage of justice; an act of the legal system that is an insult to the system of justice. |
| Trepidation | a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen |
| Trichology | scientific study of the health of hair and scalp |
| Trilogy | a group of three related things. |
| Trimester | a period or term of three months |
| Triumph | sound of elephants/a great victory or achievement: |
| Trolling | intentionally anger or frustrate someone else in order to provoke a response/whimsically singing |
| Truant | a student who stays away from school without leave or explanation. |
| Trustworthy | able to be relied on as honest or truthful.(leave a spare key with a trustworthy neighbour) |
| try | come at (phrasal verb) |
| Tumultuous | making a loud, confused noise; uproarious: |
| Turbulent | being in a state of agitation or tumult; disturbed |
| Turncoat | a person who deserts one party or cause in order to join an opposing one(we denounced him as a turncoat) |
| Twiddle one's thumbs | to wait idly because one cannot take action or has nothing to do at the moment. |
| sound of birds | |
| Two square meals a day | nourishing or filling meal: two square meals a day means lunch and dinner |
| Twosome | a pair of people considered together.(likewise threesome, foursome) |
| Ubiquity | the state or capacity of being everywhere, especially at the same time;(syn. omnipresence) |
| Ulna | a long bone found in the forearm that stretches from the elbow to the smallest finger. |
| Ulterior motive | (beyond what is obvious)motive (Sheila had an ulterior motive for trying to help his sister financially) |
| Ululate | to make quickly repeated loud sounds, often to express sorrow or happiness |
| Umbilical cord | the structure that connects the fetus &placenta(a pipe like viaduct that supplies oxygen & nutrition to the baby from mom) |
| Under duress | compulsion by threat or violence; coercion: (confessed under duress) |
| Under the yoke of | to be forced to live in a difficult or unhappy state (Mass people of India is still under the yoke of poverty) |
| undergo | pass through (phrasal verb) (the system had to pass through several changes) |
| undo | back up (phrasal verb) (The changed system needs to be backed up) |
| Unfathomable | incapable of being fully explored or understood(Her gray eyes were dark with some unfathomable emotion) |
| Untenable | (especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection(the cause is untenable) |
| Unwholesome | not conducive to health or moral well-being(The unwholesome crowd in the area may cause potential danger any time) |
| Up in the air(about something) | (of a plan or issue) still to be settled; unresolved. |
| Upbeat | enthusiastic (an upbeat young fellow)(The manager is upbeat about the company's future) |
| Upright | (of a person or their behavior) strictly honorable or honest (eg an upright person or an upright behaviour of any person) |
| Uptown | towards the northern part of a city or town, esp if there is not much business/industry (Dwelling places are in the uptown) |
| Urchin | a playful or mischievous youngster (Urchins are not allowed in the centre of the Hall Room) |
| Usurer | a person who lends money at unreasonably high rates of interest.(Userers should be punished) |
| Usurp | take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.(The land was usurped by the refugees) |
| Utilitarian | designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive(a utilitarian building) |
| Utopia | an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect.(opp. dystopia)(People still dream of a state of utopia) |
| Uvula | the fleshy piece of tissue hanging down over your tongue toward the back of your mouth(Uvula is an essential part of body) |
| Uxoricide | killing of one's wife(The man is charged with uxoricide) |
| Uxorious | excessively fond of or submissive to a wife(Mr Sen is uxorious to his wife since his marriage) |
| Vacillate | waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.(I vacillated between teaching and journalism) |
| Valedictory(esp speech) | serving as a farewell(Our Headmaster delivered a valedictory speech before the end of the meeting) |
| Valetudinarian/Hypochondriac | one whose chief concern is his or her ill health(My mother is all along hypochondriac) |
| Vandalism | action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property |
| Variegate | exhibiting different colours, especially as irregular patches or streaks("variegated yellow bricks") |
| Vellichor(' vell- i- ko') | the strange wistfulness of a second-hand bookshop. (Walking past my local bookstore I am always filled with vellichor) |
| Vemodalen | frustration of photographing something amazing when lots of identical photos already exist(Photographers suffer vemodalen) |
| Venal | willing to sell one's influence, especially in return for a bribe(Any undue work done with bribery is venal) |
| Venerate | regard with great respect; revere( Guru Ravidas was a venerated saint) |
| Venomous | (of animals, especially snakes, or their parts) secreting poison (The snake is venomous) |
| Ventral | relating to abdomen (Doctor has advised for a thorough screening of her ventral function) |
| Ventriloquist | a person who can speak/utter sounds so that they seem to come from somewhere else |
| Verbatim | in exactly the same words as were used originally.((the witness explained before the Judge the incident in verbatim) |
| Vermiculture | cultivation of earthworms, esp in order to use them to convert organic waste into fertilizer.(Vermicompost is its excreta) |
| Vernal | relating to Spring (In our country vernal atmosphere is enjoyable) |
| Versatile | capable of turning easily from one to another of various tasks, fields of endeavor(I wonder his versatile function) |
| Vespine | relating to wasps (Vespine bite is very dangerous) |
| Veteran | a person who has had long service or experience in a particular occupation or field(Veterans are always honoured) |
| Vexillology | study of flags (Vexillology makes us aware of significance of different flags) |
| Vicarious sorrow/pleasure | secondary rank of importance or value(not by performing by oneself)(I read about mountain climbing & felt vicarious excitement) |
| Vicissitude | a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome/unpleasant (eg vicissitude of fortune surprise us) |
| Video shot | velfie .. Video shot taken by self by mobile ; wishfie..Birthday/anniversary video taken by self by mobile; |
| Vigilante | a self-appointed group who undertake law enforcement in their community(Vigilantes have no authority to break the law) |
| Vile | extremely unpleasant (eg vile smell) (Vile smell is often unbearable) |
| Vilify | speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.(He has been vilified in the press) |
| Vindication | something that provides evidence or support for a claim or argument(adj. vindicative)(His proof had sufficient vendication) |
| Vindictive | having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge(The man's vindictive attitude surprised us all) |
| Viniculture/Viticulture | the cultivation of grapevines for winemaking.( In France, viniculture is widely spread) |
| violate | go against (phrasal verb) (The accused went against the judiciary system abruptly) |
| Virology | the study of viruses submicroscopic, parasitic particles of genetic material contained in a protein coat and virus-like agents. |
| Virtuoso | a person who is extremely skilled at something, especially at playing an instrument or performing(eg virtuoso on the piano) |
| visit | call at (phrasal verb) (We had called at a doctor for the patient) |
| Vista | a view esp.seen through a long, narrow avenue/passage,as between rows of trees/houses(The scene of vista is superb) |
| Vitiate | to make faulty or defective : impair(Wrong intentions behind any motive vitiate the very purpose) |
| Vitriolic | nasty, and caustic as the worst acid(Vitriolic words can hurt feelings, break hearts, and even lead to violence) |
| Vixen | relating to fox family |
| Vocables | the 'na na na' and 'la la la' which do not really have any meaning in the lyrics of any song. |
| Vociferous | expressing or characterized by vehement opinions.(He was a vociferous opponent of the takeover) |
| Voluminous | (of writing) very lengthy and detailed.(We got voluminous tasks from our teacher) |
| Voluptuous | having a curvaceous figure (opp skinny)/relating to luxury or sensual pleasure.(My friend's voluptuous lifestyle ruined him) |
| vomit | throw/bring up (phrasal verb) |
| Vouchsafe | be gracious enough to grant anything (it is a blessing vouchsafed him by heaven) |
| Vulnerable | open to injury or Criticism |
| Wacky | absurdly or amusingly eccentric or irrational : crazy. |
| Wade (through) | to walk through water or other liquid with some effort(We had to wade through water during waterlogging in the area) |
| Wailsome | deserving or requiring wailing(a wailsome story) |
| wait | hold up/ hold on (phrasal verb) (Our cases were held up in the court for long) |
| wait for a short time | hang on (phrasal verb) (We were asked to hang on for two months) |
| Walking Encyclopaedia | a person who has an impressive knowledge of facts or words.(he was a walking encyclopedia of facts on organized crime) |
| waste | throw away (phrasal verb) |
| Waste time idly | loaf about (phrasal verb) (Loafer = the person who loafs) |
| Wave a dead chicken | do some useless, unhelpful thing in hopes (It is futile to wave a dead chicken) |
| Wayward | turning away from what is right or proper( parents should not be wayward in their affections towards children) |
| wear/assume | put on (phrasal verb) (Children put on their drobes before the drama) |
| Whale of a time | to enjoy yourself very much (We had whale of a time during out short journey in the train with friends) |
| Wherewithal | the money or other means needed for a particular purpose(they lacked the wherewithal to pay) |
| Whey | the liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained. It is a byproduct of the manufacture of cheese or casein |
| Whine | sound of mosquitoes |
| Whistle blower | a person who exposes any kind of illegal information within an organization(The Manager was awarded as whistle blower) |
| Whitlow/felon | an infection of the tip of the finger |
| Wholesome | conducive to moral or general well-being; salutary; beneficial(the effect of the action was very wholesome) |
| Will-o'-the-wisp | something impossible to catch or reach(At night marshy land sometimes emits will-o'-the-wisp in delusion) |
| Wink | a wink is a facial expression made by briefly closing one eye(The girl winked at the romeo) |
| Winsome | cheerful(Monalisa's smile is winsome) |
| With bells on | enthusiastically(everybody is waiting for you with bells on) |
| withdraw any strike/agitation | call off (phrasal verb) (the strike has since been called off) |
| withdraw(from a commitment) | back out (phrasal verb)(The owner of the shop has since backed out from his commitment to his worker for the bonus) |
| Woebegone | sad or miserable in appearance. (The woebegone condition of the man precluded his entry in the gala show) |
| Woesome | woeful (very sad)(We made a woesome appeal to the Police authority in the matter) |
| Word | Longest word : Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis (a 45-letter word - a lung disease)(In short - silicosis) |
| Workaholic | a lover of work (My brother is so workaholic that he hardly takes a little rest during his work period) |
| Worker - Blue Collar | a working class person who performs manual labour. |
| Worker - Pink Collar | sales department worker who works outside |
| Worker - White Collar | office worker who sits and works in the office |
| Worthless | having no value in money(The share of the company has now become worthless) |
| Wrap your brain around | concentrate on something in an effort to understand(Students should wrap their brain around to comprehend any subject) |
| write | put down/take down (phrasal verb)(Let it be put down in the proper manner) |
| Yardstick | a standard used for comparison(Secondary marks of schools were the only yardsticks of a new admission to colleges) |
| Yearn | to wish very strongly, esp for something that is very difficult to have(I yearn to have the motorcycle at any cost) |
| Yeoman service | good, useful, or workmanlike service(A servant's work for a household for 20 years is an example of yeoman service.) |
| Yuppie | a young city/suburban resident with a well-paid professional job & an affluent lifestyle(An yuppie type manager of a Bank) |
| Zenith | the point in the sky or celestial sphere directly above an observer/ the time at which something is most powerful or successful |
| Zero in | to direct all of one's attention to (someone or something)(Army have zeroed in the enemy for attack) |
