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ABATE (Verb)
lessen in intensity
ABDUCTOR (noun)
kidnapper
ABERRANT (adj)
ABET (verb)
encourage
especially
in
doing
ABEYANCE (noun)
ABHOR (verb)
used hate
ABLUTION (noun)
ABNEGATE (verb)
ABOLISH (verb)
ABOMINABLE (adj)
very disgusting
an original inhabitation
cancel or repeal (a law or an agreement) a cutting off by surgery to leave secretly especially to avoid arrest complete or total pardon
ABSOLVE (verb)
ABSTAIN (verb)
ABSTEMIOUS (adj)
ABSTRACT
ABSTRUSE
ACCESSIBLE (adj)
able
to
be
reached,
used
or
ACCLAIM (verb)
ACCOLADES (noun)
ACCOMODATING (adj)
agreement to approach and speak to someone aggressively pieces of equipment that you need
ACERBIC (adj)
ACME (noun)
to agree quietly without protest (but also without enthusiasm) a setting free as a result of the judgement of a court pungent
ACRID (adj)
ACRIMONIOUS (adj)
ACROPHOBIA (noun)
ACTUATE (verb)
place motivate (someone) to act in a particular way the ability to make good judgments
ACUMEN (noun)
ACUMEN (noun)
and take quick decisions. the ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions. an old quote accepted as a truth
ADAGE (noun)
ADDLED (adj)
confused
and
unable
to
think
ADHERE (verb)
break off (a meeting) until later make a formal judgment on an undecided matter an additional part.
ADMINISTER (verb)
ADMONISH (verb)
reprimand firmly
ADO (noun)
ADULATION (noun)
excessive admiration
AFFRAY (noun)
AGGLOMERATION (noun)
AGGRAVATE (verb)
to worsen
AGGRIEVED (adj)
ALACRITY (noun)
ALLAY (verb)
ALLEGIANCE (noun)
ALLEVIATE (verb)
ALLIANCE (noun)
the
state
of
being
joined
or
ALLURE (noun)
ALLUSION (noun)
personality a mixture or blend a person who engages in a sport or activity as a pastime rather than as a profession. unsure
AMBIVALENT(adj)
AMBUSH (verb)
AMELIORATE (verb)
AMNESIA (noun)
an
official
pardon
for
people
ANACHRONISM (noun)
convicted of political offences a thing that belongs to a period other than the one in which it exists disorder
ANARCHY (noun)
ANNALS (noun)
ANNIHILATE (verb)
ANTAGONISM (noun)
feeling of hatred
ANTECEDENT (adj)
ANTEDILUVIAN (adj)
ANTIDOTE (noun)
unpleasant a person or thing that is the direct opposite of another not interested or enthusiastic
APLOMB (noun)
calm self-confidence
APOCRYPHAL
of doubtful origin
APPALLING (adj)
something
that
is
so
bad
or
APPENDAGE (noun)
APPETITE (noun)
APPRISE (verb)
inform
APPROBATION (noun)
APPROPRIATE (adj)
ARBITRARY (adj)
ARDENT (adj)
very enthusiastic
ARDOUR (noun)
ARDUOUS (adj)
ARGOT (noun)
ARRANT (adj)
group. used to
emphasize
how
bad
someone or something is
ARRIVISTE (noun)
ARTLESSNESS (noun)
ASCETIC (adj)
strictly self-disciplined and avoiding any pleasures or luxuries assign, put down to
ASCRIBE (verb)
ASHEN (adj)
ASININE (adj)
lacking in intelligence
ASPERITY (noun)
ASPERSION (noun)
critical
remark
about
someones
ASPIRE (verb)
ASSIGNATION (noun)
meeting
ATHEIST (noun)
doubter
ATONEMENT (noun)
waste away
ATTENUATE (verb)
AU FAIT (adj)
AUDACITY (noun)
AUGUST (adj)
AUGUST (adj)
AURA (noun)
of
AUSTERE (adj)
or
AUTOCRAT (noun)
AVERT (verb)
AVID (adj)
keenly interested
AWE-INSPIRING (adj)
very impressive or very difficult away from the expected course or position true in such an obvious way that you do not need to prove it. confused mixture of noises or voices drunken a humorous or light-hearted conversation that often involves teasing causing or threatening to cause harm pleasantly warm Unoriginal; ordinary Poison; torment; cause of harm showy and very ornate
BALEFUL (adj)
BALMY (adj)
banal bane
BAROQUE (adj)
BAUBLE (noun)
BEATIFIC (adj)
feeling
or
expressing
blissful
happiness or joy. the central principles something is based. totally confused. feel aggrieved about to trick somebody
on
which
into
doing
BEHOLDEN (adj)
bound in gratitude
BEHOVE (verb)
beleaguer
BELEAGUERED (adj)
BELIE (verb)
BELITTLE (verb)
disparage
BELLIGERENT (adj)
aggressive
BEMOAN (verb)
lament
BENEVOLENT (adj)
kind
BENIGHTED (adj)
BENIGN (adj)
BEQUEATH (verb)
leave
BERATE (verb)
to criticize or speak angrily to somebody because you do not approve of something they have done deprived of, without Annoy continually or chronically to be infatuated with difficult to understand attracted and delighted by something
two-sided an examination of tissue taken from the body to discover the presence of a disease. flattery intended to persuade or coax unenthusiastic about
BLINKERED (adj)
BLUSTERY (adj)
stormy, swaggering
BOISTEROUS (adj)
BONAFIDE (adj)
genuine
BONHOMIE
geniality
BOURGEOIS (adj)
having to do with the middle class, especially in being conventional and concerned with wealth.
a person who brags false show of confidence boldness intended to impress or intimidate skilful and enthusiastic
BRAVURA (adj)
BRAWN (noun)
BRAZEN (adv)
BREVITY (noun)
shortness
BRUNT (noun)
BUMPTIOUS (adj)
self-confident
or
proud
in
an
BURSARY
BYWORD (noun)
CALCULATED (adj)
CALIBRE (noun)
the making of false and damaging statements the quality of being open and honest an influence that corrupts careful and showing good judgement
CAPRICIOUS (adj)
especially in business or politics. ask for political support to agree to do something that you have been refusing to do for a long time showing sudden changes in attitude or behaviour (of a boat) overturn in the water
CAPSIZE (verb)
CAPTIOUS (adj)
CAPTIVATE (verb)
enthrall
CAPTIVITY (noun)
imprisonment
CARDINAL (adj & noun) CARNAL (adj) CARNIVORE (noun) CASCADING (adj)
most important connected with the body A flesh eating animal. flow, waterfall
CATACLYSMIC (adj)
CATECHIZE (verb)
to
examine
systematically
by
CATEGORICAL (adj)
questioning expressed clearly and in a way that shows that you are very sure about what you are saying sarcastic in a hurtful way make petty objections.
CESSATION (noun)
CESSATION (noun)
CHAGRIN (noun)
feeling
of
annoyance
or
CHARISMATIC (adj)
CHARY (adj)
disappointment having an attractiveness or charm that can inspire admiration or enthusiasm in other people cautiously reluctant
CHASTISE (verb)
reprimand severely
CHICANERY (noun)
the use of complicated plans and clever talk in order to deceive people.
extremely fanciful to do something repeatedly tell (someone) repeatedly to do something lasting for a long time
CHRONIC (adj)
CHURLISH (adj)
rude or bad-tempered
CIRCUMSPECT (adj)
cautious
CIRCUMVENT (verb)
avoid
CITE (verb)
quote
CIVILITY (noun)
politeness
CLAMOROUS (adj)
noisy
a loud demand kept secret, surreptitious kindness shown to somebody when they are being punished shut away, secluded
CLOISTERED (adj)
COALESCE (verb)
COERCED (verb)
force
COGENT (adj)
strongly and clearly expressed in a way that people believe. think deeply similar knowledge work together with other
fall fold; breakdown; lose strength suddenly security an informal word or phrase
informal
COMMISERATE (verb)
COMMODIOUS (adj)
COMMUTE (verb)
travel regularly by train or bus to and from ones place of work; exchange for something else; change to one less severe. a strong feeling of sympathy for people who are suffering fellow citizen
COMPENDIOUS (adj)
COMPETITIVE (adj)
too satisfied with yourself or with a situation (usually disapproving) willing to please others or to accept their behaviour without protest conforming to requirements
COMPLIANT (adj)
COMPLICITY (noun)
involvement
COMPLICITY (noun)
involvement
COMPULSION (noun)
pressure forcing someone to do something feeling of guilt that prevents or follows wrong doing beginning, comprehension, idea
CONCERTED (adj)
CONDESCENDING (adj)
patronizing
CONDONE (verb)
CONDUIT (noun)
CONFISCATE (verb)
wrong doing) a person, an organization or a country that is used to pass things or information to other people or places. take or seize with authority
CONFORM (verb)
CONFORM (verb)
CONFOUND (verb)
surprise or bewilder
CONFUTE (verb)
prove to be wrong.
CONGENITAL (adj)
CONGREGATE (verb)
CONGRESS (noun)
CONJECTURE (noun)
CONJUGAL (adj)
marital
CONSCIENTIOUS (adj)
CONSECRATE (verb)
sanctify
CONSENSUS (noun)
agreement
CONSTRUCTIVE (adj)
CONSTRUE (verb)
CONTEMPLATION (noun)
CONTINGENT (adj)
dependent
CONTRAVENE (verb)
break
CONUNDRUM (noun)
CONVALESCENCE (noun)
CONVENE (verb)
call together
CONVENTIONAL (adj)
conservative, usual
CONVIVIAL (adj)
welcoming
COSMETIC (adj)
involving or producing an apparent or superficial concession, improvement etc without any real substance to it. consisting of people from different countries care for
COSSET (verb)
and
protect
in
an
COTERIE (noun)
COURSE (noun)
very dignified and polite secret or hidden, making it to difficult to notice pretending to be shy or modest.
CRASS (adj)
CRAVEN (adj)
lacking courage.
CREDENCE (noun)
belief
CREDENTIALS (noun)
CREDIBILITY (noun)
belief
CREDULOUS (adj)
gullible
CRESCENDO (noun)
CRESCENT (adj)
the curved sickle shape of the waxing or waning moon; a curved street of houses sad and disappointed of or at a crisis
CROTCHETY (adj)
easily irritated
CRUDITY (noun)
CRYPTIC (adj)
CULPABLE (adj)
CURRENT (adj)
present, flow
CURSORY (adj)
DAPPER (adj)
DASTARDLY (adj)
DAUNT (verb)
cause
to
feel
nervous
or
DAUNTLESS (adj)
DE RIGUEUR (adj)
DEBACLE (noun)
DEBILITATE (verb)
enfeeble, enervate
DECAPITATE
DECIMATE (verb)
DECRY (verb)
DECRY (verb)
DEDUCE (verb)
DEFACE (verb)
DEFAMATORY (adj)
DEFLECTION (noun)
a sudden change in the direction that some thing is moving in, usually after
DEFUNCT (adj)
DEGRADATION (noun)
DEGRADED (adj)
DEIFY (verb)
DELUGE (noun)
torrential rain
DEMENTED (adj)
behaving in a crazy way because of being extremely upset or worried (of language) used by ordinary people. the action of raising objections
DEMOTIC (adj)
DEMUR (noun)
DEMURE (adj)
shy
DEPLORABLE (adj)
very bad and unacceptable, often in a way that shocks people. manner to feel and express strong
DESECRATE (verb)
damage, despoil
DESPERADO (noun)
DESPERATE (adj)
DESPOILATION (noun)
making
place
less
attractive,
valuable, or important by taking DESULTORY (adj) things away from it or by destroying it aimless
DETENTION (noun)
custody
discourage from doing something through fear of the consequences hate causing harm or damage
DEVIOUS (adj)
DIATRIBE (noun)
DICTION (noun)
a long and angry speech or piece of writing attacking and criticizing somebody or something pronunciation, language
DICTUM (noun)
formal
statement
from
an
DICTUM (noun)
from
an
DIDACTIC (adj)
DIFFIDENCE (noun)
DILATORY (adj)
slow to act
DILETTANTE (noun)
DIMUNITIVE (adj)
a person who dabbles in a subject for enjoyment but without serious study. extremely or unusually small.
DISCERN (verb)
recognize or be aware of
DISCERNING (adj)
DISCORD (noun)
DISCREET (adj)
careful not to attract attention or give offence individually separate and distinct
DISCRETE (adj)
DISCRIMINATE (verb)
DISDAIN (verb)
DISGORGE (verb)
to think that something or someone is not good enough to gain your respect or attention. pour forth, discharge
DISMEMBER (verb)
DISPARATE (adj)
DISPASSIONATE (adj)
person or an animal into pieces. (of two or more things) so different from each other that they cannot be compared not influenced by strong emotion
DISPASSIONATE (adj)
DISPENSE (verb)
give out
unrest hedge
DISSEMBLE (verb)
DISSEMINATE (verb)
feelings distribute
DISSEMINATE (verb)
DISSENT (noun)
DISSIPATE (verb)
DISSOLUTE (adj)
DISSOLUTE (adj)
DISTEND (verb)
swell
DISTORT (verb)
deform, misrepresent
DIVEST (verb)
strip
DOCTRINAIRE (adj)
DOGGED (adj)
DOLDRUMS (pl.noun)
DOLEFUL (adj)
sad or depressing
practical
DOUBLE-CROSS (verb)
DOUGHTY (adj)
DOUR (adj)
DRABNESS (noun)
The
state
of
being
dull
and
sweet and soothing to pressurize threats or violence used to force a person to do something to listen secretly to what other people are saying. cheerful and full of energy
ECLECTIC (adj)
not following one style or a set of ideas but choosing from or using a wide variety. feeling or showing great enthusiasm an official order or statement given
EFFRONTERY (noun)
by somebody behaviour that is confident and very rude, without any feeling of shame expressing pleasure or approval in an unrestrained way expressing pleasure or approval in
EFFUSIVE (adj)
EFFUSIVE (adj)
in
an
EGRESS (noun)
exit
and
ELUCIDATE (verb)
EMACIATED (adj)
free from legal social or political restrictions begin (a new project or course of action)
EMBELLISH (verb)
EMBEZZLE (verb)
misappropriate
EMBROIL (verb)
to involve
EMENDATION (noun)
famous representative
EMOTIVE (adj)
causing
people
to
feel
strong
EMPATHIZE (verb)
EMPYREAN (noun)
ENCORE (noun)
ENCUMBER (verb)
exposed to danger regularly found in a particular place or among a particular group of people and difficult to get rid of the fact or power of enduring
ENDURANCE (noun)
ENGENDER (verb)
ENHANCE (verb)
ENNUI (noun)
listlessness
and
dissatisfaction
ENTENTE (noun)
ENTHRALLING (adj)
ENTICE (verb)
attract, beguile
EPITHET (noun)
EPITOME (noun)
a word or phrase used to describe the most important quality of a person or thing essence
EQUANIMITY (noun)
EQUIPOISE (noun)
EQUIVOCAL (adj)
ERRANT (adj)
straying from the accepted course or standards artificial and not as good as the real
ERSATZ (adj)
ERUDITE (adj)
ESCHEW (verb)
ESOTERIC (adj)
ESPOUSE (verb)
intended for or understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge adopt or support
ETCH (verb)
ETHOS (noun)
ETIQUETTE (noun)
society the code of polite behaviour in a society. using less direct words instead of
EUPHEMISTIC (adj)
EUPHONIOUS (adj)
EUPHORIA (noun)
EUPHORIC (adj)
elated
EUTHANASIA (noun)
the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease vanishing. elusive proof, indication, show
EVOKE (verb)
call to mind
EVOLVE (verb)
develop gradually
EXACERBATE (verb)
make worse
EXCULPATE (verb)
show / declare to be not guilty of wrongdoing. the act of speaking strongly and
EXHORTATION (noun)
EXHUME (verb)
EXPOUND (verb)
EXPULSION (noun)
EXPUNGE (verb)
remove completely
EXQUISITE (adj)
EXTRAVAGANT (adj)
FABLED (adj)
famous
FABRICATION (noun)
FACETIOUS (adj)
issues
with
FACTUAL (adj)
FALLACIOUS (adj)
prone to mistakes when nothing is created or produced, not successful high-pitched voice above one's normal range used by male singers far from reality and therefore
FAR-FETCHED (adj)
FATALISM (noun)
unlikely. the belief that all events are decided in advance by a supernatural power and humans have no control over them.
FATHOMLESS (adj)
explained. extreme, tiredness silly and showing a lack of intelligence an embarrassing blunder in a social situation trying to gain favour by servile flattery or attentive behaviour lacking determination or purpose
FAWNING (adj)
FECKLESS (adj)
FERVENT (adj)
keen
FEUD (noun)
FICTITIOUS (adj)
of or related to fiction
FIDDLING (adj)
FIDELITY (noun)
FIENDISH (adj)
FIGUREHEAD (noun)
organization or government
FILIAL (adj)
connected with the way children behave towards their parents. a stimulus, esp. of encouragement a
FILLIP (noun)
boost elegant or delicate skill elegant or delicate skill too concerned or worried about details or standards active or occurring irregularly
FIXATION (noun)
FLAGRANT (adj)
FLOTSAM (noun)
wreckage
of
boats
or
rubbish
garbage. etc., that are found floating FLOUNDER (verb) on the sea or along the shore. have trouble doing or understanding
something. Treat with contemptuous disregard rise and fall irregularly in number or amount. completely baffled an extra piece of information that is printed at the bottom of a page in a
book. a feeling that something bad will happen. lose or give up as a necessary result
FORFEIT (verb)
FORLORN (adj)
FORTE (noun)
FORTHRIGHT (adj)
FRACTIOUS (adj)
FRENZY (noun)
a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behaviour behaving in a way that shows you
FRETFUL (adj)
FRIVOLITY(noun)
are unhappy or uncomfortable. behaviour that us silly or amusing especially when this is not suitable economical in the use of anything express strong protest
FUNCTIONARY (noun)
FUSSILADE (noun)
GAFFE (noun)
an embarrassing blunder
GAINSAY (verb)
GAIT (noun)
GALORE (adj)
shock or excite into action an action or remark intended to gain an advantage (of a person) tall, thin and awkward
GARBLED (adj)
reproduced (a message or transmission) in a confused and distorted way. huge unpleasantly bright and showy
GARNER (verb)
gather or collect
GARRULITY (noun)
the
state
of
being
extremely
GENEALOGY (noun)
family tree
GENEALOGY (noun)
family tree
GENERATION (noun)
GENESIS (noun)
origin
GENETICS (adj)
GENIAL (adj)
GENRE (noun)
of people type
GERMANE (adj)
relevant
to
subject
under
GHOULISH (adj)
consideration having an unhealthy interest in death or disaster badly made, of little value
GIMCRACK (adj)
GINGERLY (adv)
GLEAN (verb)
gradually
from
various
GLISTEN (verb)
GLUT (noun)
GOSPEL(adj)
GRADATION (noun)
GRADIENT (noun)
incline
GRATIFYING (verb)
GRATIS (adj)
free
of
GRAVITY (noun)
seriousness, solemnity
GREGARIOUS (adj)
sociable
GRIEF (noun)
GRIEVANCE (noun)
GRIEVOUS (adj)
grave
GRIM (adj)
GRISLY (adj)
GUSTO (noun)
GUTTURAL (adj)
HABITAT (noun)
home
HABITUE (noun)
a resident of or frequent visitor to a place used too often and therefore boring peaceful and happy a distinctive feature
HAM-FISTED (adj)
lacking skill when using your hands or when dealing with people. having a sad or guilty appearance.
HANGDOG (adj)
HAPHAZARD (adj)
random
HAPLESS (adj)
unfortunate
HARBINGER (noun)
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something the most committed or uncompromising members of a
HARBINGER (noun)
HARD-CORE (adj)
HARD-HITTING (adj)
group. not afraid to talk about somebody or something in an honest and very
HARROWING (adj)
HEADWAY (noun)
forward progress
HEARTEN (verb)
HEARTFELT (adj)
deeply felt
HECKLE (verb)
interrupt (a public speaker) with comments or abuses. boasting, bullying engaged in the pursuit of pleasure
HERETICAL (adj)
HIDEOUS (adj)
extremely ugly
HILARIOUS (adj)
of an advanced age, advanced in years considering the whole rather than individual parts
HOMICIDE (noun)
HOMOGENEOUS (adj)
HUBRIS (noun)
HURTLE (verb)
HYPERACTIVE (adj)
agitated
HYPERBOLE (noun)
an exaggerated statement
HYPOTHETICAL (adj)
HYPOTHETICAL (adj)
based on situations or ideas which are possible and imagined rather than real and true
IDIOSYNCRATIC (adj)
ILL-FATED (adj)
hold captive, put under lock and key a situation in which no progress is possible; a deadlock without faults or mistakes
IMPECCABLE (adj)
having little or no money expecting to be obeyed without question acting or doing quickly and without
IMPORT (noun)
IMPROMPTU (adj)
IMPULSIVE (adj)
acting or ahead
done
without
thinking
IMPUTE (verb)
INCAPACITY (noun)
believe that (something) has been done or caused by someone or something lack of ability or skill to do
INCENSE (verb)
INCESSANT (adj)
never stopping
INCONTROVERTIBLE (noun)
INCRIMINATE (adj)
INCUMBENT (adj)
INCURSION (noun)
sudden attack
INDECOROUS (adj)
in bad taste.
INDIGENCE (noun)
abject poverty
INDOCTRINATE (verb)
INDOMITABLE (adj)
INDUBITABLE (adj)
impossible to doubt
INFALLIBLE (adj)
INFINITESIMAL (adj)
the arrival or entry of large number of people or things break (a law, agreement etc)
INFUSION (noun)
pouring
INGENIIOUS (adj)
and resulting from clever new ideas innocent and unsuspecting an ungrateful person. Gratis: free
INGRATIATE (verb)
INHIBIT (verb)
INIMICAL (adj)
INJUNCTION (noun)
INNATE (adj)
INNOCUOUS (adj)
a remark which makes an indirect reference to something an official investigation to find out the cause of somebodys death
especially when it has not happened INQUEST (noun) naturally an official inquiry to gather the facts
INQUISITIVE (adj)
INSATIABLE (adj)
voracious
INSIDIOUS (adj)
sensation sinister
proceeding in a gradual and harmful way imply rude and disrespectful the condition of being unable to sleep lacking concern rebellious, rebel
INSURMOUNTABLE (adj)
insuperable
INSURRECTION (noun)
INTERCESSION (noun)
temporary
INTERIM (adj)
temporary
INTERJECT (verb)
butt in
INTERLOPER (noun)
INTERMINABLE (adj)
affairs. endless
INTERMITTENT (adj)
irregular
INTERN (verb)
imprison
INTERPOLATE (verb)
INTERREGNUM (noun)
writing rebellion
INTERVENED (verb)
interfere, occur
INTRACTABLE (adj)
INTRANSIGENT (adj)
INTREPID (adj)
extremely, brave
INTRIGUE (verb)
flood to make someone or something get used to something unpleasant so that they are no longer strongly affected by it. strongly abusive or critical language
INVECTIVE (noun)
INVINCIBLE (adj)
INVOKE (verb)
INVOLUNTARY (adj)
IOTA (noun)
ITERATE (adj)
do or say repeatedly.
travelling
JADED (adj)
tired out or lacking enthusiasm, having had too much of something. feeling or showing prejudice, distaste
JAUNDICED (adj)
JEJUNE (adj)
danger of loss or harm something said or done to amuse people. throw overboard
JETTISON (verb)
JINGOISM (noun)
point in time; a convergence of events a particular point or stage in an activity the authority to administer justice or exercise power, authority, field good reason, rationale
JUSTIFICATION (noun)
JUVENILE (adj)
KEEPSAKE (noun)
KINDRED (adj)
KOWTOW (verb)
KUDOS (noun)
LACHRYMOSE (adj)
tearful or sad
LACKADAISICAL (adj)
not
showing
enough
care
or
enthusiasm. using very few words to feel or express great sadness or disappointment about somebody or something. ridiculed a slight error; become void or no longer valid the crime of stealing something from somebody; an occasion when this takes place theft of personal property
LARCENY (noun)
LARGESSE (noun)
generosity
LASSITUDE (noun)
LAX (adj)
LEEWAY (noun)
LEGACY (noun)
down
by
LEGATEE (noun)
predecessor. a person who receives money or property skilful use of ones hands when performing tricks. readable
LEGERDEMAIN (noun)
LEGIBLE (adj)
LEGION (noun)
LEGITIMATE (adj)
LEVITATE (verb)
LEVITY (noun)
lack
of
serious
thought;
light-
LEXICON (noun)
heartedness dictionary
LIBEL (noun)
character assassination
LIBERAL (adj)
open-minded, generous
LIBERATE (verb)
a person who lives an irresponsible and immoral life a person who lives an irresponsible life clear and transparent
dialect, a common language used among people whose native languages are different a long boring account of a series of events, reasons etc. taking words in their usual or primary sense without metaphor or allegory able to read and write causing hatred or disgust
behaviour or actions. with one side lower or smaller than the other wordy
LUCID (adj)
LUCRE (noun)
means
LUDICROUS (adj)
absurd, ridiculous
sad and dismal a person who inspires or influences others outrageous shiny
MACABRE (adj)
unpleasant and strange because connected with death and frightening things scheming secret and complicated plans,
MAELSTROM (noun)
MAGINIFECENT (adj)
MAGNANIMOUS (adj)
MAGNATE (noun)
MAGNILOQUENCE (noun)
bombastic style
work of art
MAIM (verb)
to
injure
somebody
seriously,
causing permanent damage to their MAINSPRING (noun) body. the most something, MAINSTREAM (adj) important the most part of
important
influence on something. the ideas and opinions that are thought to be normal because they
MALADROIT (adj)
MALAPROPISM (noun)
MALCONTENT (noun)
MALICIOUS (adj)
slander, harmful
required by rule or law to hack, tear, or crush into a misshapen state. push or drag (someone) roughly
MANHANDLE (verb)
MANIFEST (verb)
MANIFESTOS (noun)
to show something clearly, especially, a feeling, an attitude or a quality a public declaration of policy
MANIPULATE (verb)
control or influence in a clever or underhand way a carefully planned scheme or action going around a place in search of things to steal or people to attack a sailor to feel astonishment
MAUNDER (verb)
MAVERICK (noun)
MAWKISH (adj)
MAYHEM (noun)
MEDDLE (verb)
sudden shocking event. interfere with something that is not ones concern. fond of interfering in others offairs
MEDDLESOME (adj)
MEDIOCRE (adj)
MELLOW (adj)
MELODRAMATIC (adj)
MEMOIR (noun)
MERCENARY (adj)
of his/her life and experiences. motivated chiefly by the desire to make money often changing or reacting in a way that is unexpected spell bound spirit and strength in the face of difficulty spirited; brave
METTLESOME (adj)
MIDDLING (adj)
MILIEU (noun)
MIRY(adj)
MISAPPREHENSION (noun)
a mistaken belief
MISSIVE (noun)
letter
MODICUM (noun)
way
of
operating
or
doing
MONOMANIA (noun)
repetitiveness the inner strength to do what you believe to be right in difficult situations. a complicated situation
MORASS (noun)
MORES (noun)
MORIBUND (adj)
losing
MOUNTEBANK (noun)
MULTIFARIOUS (adj)
MULTIFARIOUS (adj)
MUNIFICENCE (noun)
extreme generosity
MUTILATE (verb)
cause
serious
damage
to
(something) vey high numbered to be counted faithful followers the worst moment of a particular situation lacking experience, wisdom or
NECROMANCY (noun)
NEFARIOUS (adj)
wicked or criminal
NEGATE (verb)
NEPOTISM (noun)
undue favouritism to one's relations and close friends. making you feel very nervous and
NETTLED (adj)
worried. annoyed
NIGGLE (verb)
NIHILISM (noun)
NIRVANA (noun)
the belief that nothing has any value, especially religious and moral principles perfect bliss and release from karma, attained by the extinction of
NOISOME (adj)
calm, relaxed showing what one thinks or which side one supports having no interesting or unusual features or qualities a person without
NONDESCRIPT (adj)
NONENTITY (noun)
any
special
qualities, who has not achieved NONPAREIL (adj) anything important. a person or thing having no match or
NONPLUSSED (adj)
NOSTRUM (noun)
method
for
improving
NOTIONAL (adj)
NOVITIATE (noun)
theory; not existing in reality. people who have recently become rich and who like to display their wealth in an obvious or tasteless way. the period or state of being a novice
NOXIOUS (adj)
NUANCE (noun)
NUGATORY (adj)
OBDURATE (adj)
OBLIVION (noun)
a state in which you are not aware of what is happening around you, usually because you are unconscious or asleep. very unpleasent flattering
OBSOLESCENT (adj)
becoming obsolete
OBSTREPEROUS (adj)
OBTRUSIVE (adj)
ODYSSEY (noun)
OFFBEAT (adj)
OMNIPOTENT (adj)
all-powerfu
A creature that can eat every thing. involving much effort and difficulty
ONSLAUGHT (noun)
ONUS (noun)
responsibility
OPALESCENT (adj)
OPEN-HANDED (adj)
done or occurring at an especially convenient or appropriate time causing distress or anxiety luxury and grandeur hard to interpret
ORGIASTIC (adj)
OROTUND (adj)
excessively frenzied manner. (of a persons voice) deep and impressive a person who strengthens teeth;
ORTHODONTIST (noun)
OSTENSIBLE (adj)
OSTRACIZE (verb)
OUTCRY(noun)
OUTLANDISH (adj)
OUTLAW (verb)
make illegal.
OUTMODED (adj)
OUTSET (noun)
OVATION (noun)
OVERHAUL (verb)
OVERTURES (noun)
OVERWEENING (adj)
OVERWROUGHT (adj)
strained nerves. a very large animal with thick skin peace-loving song of praise
display. pale, especially because of poor health cure-all impressive or flamboyant confidence of style or manner prevalent over a whole country or the
PANDEMONIUM (noun) PANDORAS BOX (noun) PANTOMIME (noun) PARANOID (adj) PARITY (noun)
world chaos acting that is unaccompanied by words irrationally anxious the state of being equal or
equivalent.
PARLOUS (adj)
dangerously uncertain
extremely unwilling to spend money a person who is very good at something because they have a lot
PATRIOTIC (adj)
PECCADILLO (noun) PECUNIARY (adj) PECUNIARY (adj) PEDESTRIAN (adj) PENCHANT (noun)
a minor sin or fault financia having to do with money dull and boring a strong liking
PENITENT (adj)
feeling sorrow and regret for having done wrong expressing deep
PENSIVE (adj)
thoughtfulness,
PENURIOUS (adj)
PEREGRINATIONS (noun)
PEREMPTORY (adj)
obedience.
happening
again
and
again;
something which is there for a very PERFIDIOUS (adj) PERFUNCTORY (adj) PERNICIOUS (adj) long time that which cannot be trusted carried out with a minimum effort or thought having a harmful effect
PERPETUATE (verb)
PERSPECTIVE (noun)
to make something such as a bad situation, a belief etc continue for a long time. viewpoint, outlook
PERSPICACIOUS (adj)
insightful
PERTURBATION (noun)
PERVASIVE (adj)
especially because you cannot do or PHILANTHROPIC (adj) have what you want. related to the practice of helping the poor, especially by giving them money calm and unemotional
PHLEGMATIC (adj)
PHONEY (adj)
PHYSIOGNOMY (noun)
the shape and features of a person's face. the most important or impressive
PIFFLING (adj)
PINION (verb)
PIONEER (noun)
PIPEDREAM (noun)
techniques. hope or scheme that will never be realised stimulating to the mind
PIQUANT (adj)
PLACATE (verb)
pacify
PLATITUDINOUS (adj)
PLAUSIBLE (adj)
a comment or statement that has been made very often before and is therefore not interesting. seeming reasonable or probable
PLEBEIAN (adj)
lacking refinement
PLEBISCITE (noun)
PLENARY (adj)
a vote by the people of a country or a region on an issue that is very important. entire or absolute
overabundance, an excessive amount fall straight down at high speed. a person who is powerful because of
his wealth. a calm and confident manner the situation when two tendencies, opinions etc oppose each other. a person with a wide knowledge of many subjects. consider carefully
POPULOUS (adj)
PORTENT (noun)
POSIT (verb)
POSTERITY (noun)
POTABLE (adj)
safe to drink
POTENT (adj)
strong
POT-POURRI (noun)
a mixture of things
PRAGMATIC
PRECARIOUS (adj)
Concerned with practical matters,Guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory not safe or certain
PRECINCT (noun) PRECLUDE (verb) PRECOCIOUS (adj) PRECURSOR (noun) PREDICTION (noun) PREDISPOSITION (noun)
the area around a place or building, often enclosed by a wall. prevent intelligent a person or thing that comes before some body or something a preference or special liking for something a condition that makes somebody or something likely to behave in a particular way or to suffer from a particular disease. decided or determined beforehand.
PREORDAIN (verb)
PREROGATIVE (noun)
privilege
PREVAIL (verb)
triumph
avoid giving a direct answer to a question a person is considered priggish if he behaves as if he is superior to
PRIMEVAL (adj)
others. relating to the earliest times in history existing at or from the beginning of
PRIMORDIAL (adj)
time.
immaculate an investigation
PROBITY (noun)
PROCLIVITY (noun)
something bad rigid and inflexible using money or resources in a wasteful way blasphemous
PROFANE (adj)
PROFFER (verb)
PROFUSE (adj)
or explanation. plentiful
PROGENITORS (noun)
forefathers
PROGENY (noun)
offspring
PROGNOSTICATION (noun)
a thing that somebody says will happen in the future productive, abundant tiresomely wordy and dull
PROPENSITY (noun)
PROPHECY (noun)
character able to change or adapt procedure first or earlier form from which other
PROTRACTED (adj)
PROVIDENTIAL (adj)
PROVOCATION (noun)
PROWESS (noun)
PROXY (noun)
of another.
PSEUDONYM (noun)
PURVEY (verb)
provide or supply (food or drink) as ones business lacking courage attractively unused or old fashioned isolation imposed on those who have been exposed to an infectious
QUEST (noun)
QUINTESSENCE (noun)
essence
QUIXOTIC (adj)
or behaviour that is a little strange. high minded and unselfish to an impractical extent.
QUOTIDIAN (adj)
run-of-the mill
RABID (adj)
RADDLED (adj)
having very strong feelings about something and acting in an unacceptable way. looking very tired
RAMIFICATION (noun)
RAMPAGE (noun)
event. a period
of
wild
and
violent
behaviour tasting or smelling unpleasant speak in a loud, angry and forceful way. avaricious, very greedy
RAPTUROUS (adj)
reject in an abrupt or unkind way claim or prove to be false obstinately disobedient withdraw a former opinion or belief.
RECEPTIVE (adj)
open, alert
RECEPTIVE (adj)
ideas and suggestions unusual or little known, and therefore not easily understood isolated
not known or understood by many people possible course of action an accusation in response to one from someone else righteousness recovering from illness or tiredness
REDOLENT (adj)
strongly suggestive of
REFUTE (verb)
prove to be wrong
REGAL (adj)
REGIME (noun)
government, routine
REGRESS (verb)
REITERATE (verb)
quick or witty reply make (someone or something) look younger or more lively fall back into a previous state finally agree to something after refusing to do so initially. never stopping or weakening
RELENTLESS (adj)
RELINQUISH (verb)
give up
REMINISCE (verb)
REMONSTRATE (verb)
RENEGADE (noun)
person who deserts and betrays an organization, country or set of principles default on, withdraw from officially cancel (a law or act of
REPREHENSIBLE (adj)
wrong
or
bad
and
deserving
REPRIMAND (verb)
REPRISAL (noun)
an act of retaliation
a person who behaves in an immoral way the opinion generally held of someone or something the act of repaying or retaliating.
RESENT (verb)
dislike, begrudge
RESILIENT (adj)
RESILIENT (adj)
RESPONSIVE (adj)
RESTITUTION (noun)
RETICENT (adj)
reserved
RETICENT (adj)
reserved
RETINUE (noun)
a group of advisers or assistants accompanying an important person reply angrily, angry reply
RETROGRADE (adj)
RETROGRADE (adj)
RETROSPECTIVE (adj)
looking back
REVERIE (noun)
daydream
REVERT (verb)
relapse
REVILE (verb)
RIGMAROLE (noun)
to criticize somebody or something in a way that shows how much you dislike them. a lengthy and complicated process
RIVEN (adj)
RIVETED (verb)
ROCOCO (adj)
to hold someones interest or attention so completely that they cannot look away or think of anything else. relating to an elaborately ornate style
RUDDY (adj)
reddish
RUEFUL (adj)
expressing regret
SABOTAGE (noun)
SACCHARINE (adj)
of sickly sweetness
SACRILEGIOUS (adj)
SACROSANCT (adj)
SALLY (noun)
a sudden charge out of a place surrounded by an enemy good for ones health beneficial because of allowing one to
SANCTIMONIOUS (adj)
SANCTITY (noun)
worthy of great respect. the ability to stay calm in difficult circumstances hospital
SARDONIC (adj)
showing that you think you are better than other people and do not take them seriously gloomy serious or gloomy
SAUNTER (verb)
to walk in a leisurely manner, to wander about without purpose a very knowledgeable person the faculty of knowing just what to
SAW (noun)
SCHISM (noun)
SCORNFUL (adj)
close and critical examination very rude and insulting and intended to damage somebodys reputation to cause somebody to feel sudden
SEAR (verb)
SEDENTARY (adj)
inactive
SEDITION (noun)
incitement to rebellion
SEDITIOUS (adj)
SEDULOUS (adj)
SEGREGATE (verb)
SEGREGATE (verb)
separate
SEMBLANCE (noun)
appearance, a show
having a loss of mental abilities because of old age able to perceive or feel things
SHAM (noun)
a thing that is not as good or genuine as it seems to be very disorganized embarrassed from shame or
shyness finished without a decision on the next date only thinking about one particular aim or goal because you are
SINGLE-MINDED (adj)
SKULK (verb)
hide or move around in a stealthy way making false and harmful statements
SLANDEROUS (adj)
SLIGHTING (adj)
rude or disrespectful
SMUG (adj)
SNIDE (adj)
or
mocking
in
an
SOJOURN (noun)
SOLECISM (noun)
or
SOLICITUDE (noun)
care
for
somebody's
SOLITUDE (noun)
SOMNOLENT (adj)
sleepy
SOMNOLENT (adj)
sleepy
loud the use of clever logic to make people believe that something is right when actually it is not causing drowsiness or sleep
SOPORIFIC (adj)
SORDID (adj)
involving
dishonest
or
immoral
SOULFUL (adj)
SPARSE (adj)
thin
frugal happening suddenly for short periods of time, not regular or continuous. seemingly reasonable, but actually wrong. a haunting fear or premonition.
SPECIOUS (adj)
SPECTRE (noun)
ill-tempered, peevish stolen goods lively and full of life the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant (of a woman)
STATUESQUE (adj)
attractively
tall,
STATUTE (noun)
STOLID (adj)
STRAIT-LACED (adj)
gloomy and indistinct prevent or slow down the process of confident, elegant and polite,
sometimes in a way that does not SUBJUGATE (verb) SUBLIME (adj) SUBLIMINAL (adj) seem sincere. conquer and bring under control of very high quality and causing great admiration subconscious
SUBLIMINAL (adj)
subconscious
SUBLIMINAL (adj)
affecting your mind even though you are not aware of it. bottomless
SUBTERRANEAN (adj)
SUBVERSIVE (adj)
SUBVERT (verb)
secretly. undermine
SUBVERT (verb)
undermine
SUCCOUR (noun)
help and support in times of hardship and distress gradually spread through or over splendid and expensive looking
SUPERCILIOUS (adj)
arrogant
SUPERFLUOUS (adj)
SUPERVISE (verb)
oversee
SURFEIT (noun)
excess
SURFEIT (noun)
an excess
SURLY (adj)
SURPASSING (adj)
oustanding
SURVEILLANCE (noun)
SWASHBUCKLING (adj)
romantic adventures. severe or otherwise extreme to the advantage of both an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra.
SYNOPSIS (noun)
outline
TACIT(adj)
unspoken
TANGENTIAL (adj)
peripheral
late, slow to act or respond the saying of the same thing over again in different words, seen as a
fault of style showy but cheap and of poor quality excessive confidence or boldness
TENABLE (adj)
TENACIOUS (adj)
TENET (noun)
TERMINAL (adj)
TERRAIN (noun)
used to refer to an area of land when you are mentioning its natural features using few words evidence or proof of something
TESTY (adj)
easily irritated
a private conversation between two people carefulness and economy in the use
THROES (noun)
TIMBRE (noun)
the character of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and strength nervous A person of outstanding ability holding a formal position or title
TOMFOOLERY (noun)
TORPEDO (noun)
TORPID (adj)
lazy
TRANSITORY (adj)
short lived
TRANSPOSE (verb)
TREMULOUS (adj)
unsteady, timid
TRENCHANT (adj)
TREPIDATION (noun)
fear
TRIDENT (noun)
TRIVIAL (adj)
staying away from school etc without permission or explanation quick to argue and fight
TURBID (adj)
muddy
TURBULENT (adj)
confused, violent
TURGID (adj)
TURPITUDE (noun)
TUTELAGE (noun)
auspices
UNASSAILABLE (adj)
UNAWARES (adj)
or defeated. so as to surprise.
UNCOUTH (adj)
UNCTUOUS (adj)
UNDEMONSTRATIVE (adj)
not
openly
UNDERCURRENT (noun)
UNTOWARD (adj)
UNWIELDY (adj)
UNWONTED (adj)
UPSTART (noun)
a person who has suddenly become important and behaves arrogantly suave
URBANE (adj)
USHER (verb)
UTOPIAN (adj) VACILLATE (verb) VACUOUS (adj) VACUUM (noun) VAGABOND (noun) VAGARY (noun) VAGRANT (noun, adj) VALOR (noun)
etc. impractical be indecisive; be doubtful empty-headed a gap or loss left by someone or something important vagrant an unexpected change homeless person courage and mysterious
VALOR (noun)
courage
VAPID (adj)
VARIEGATED (adj)
VEILED (adj)
VENAL (adj)
prepared to do dishonest or immoral things in return for money. regard with great respect
VENERATE (verb)
word for word, exact wordy a formal decision made by a jury in a court of law as to whether a person is innocent or guilty. truth adaptable, multipurpose
VERTIGO (noun)
dizziness
VET (verb)
VEXATIOUS (adj)
VIABLE (adj)
VICARIOUS (adj)
VISION (noun)
VISTA (noun)
view
VITALITY (noun)
energy
full of anger and hatred to attack some one in a bitter and abusive way lively
VIVID (adj)
VOCAL (adj)
verbal, vociferous
VOCIFEROUS (adj)
vocal
very large
insatiable to give or tell something to somebody, esp. as a privilege. refrain from insisting on or applying
(a right or claim). capricious or irregular suggesting something supernatural, unnatural or unconventional use endearments or flattery
WHEEDLE (verb)
to
WHET (verb)
desire, interest, or appetite) helping towards good health and physical or moral well-being. -
WISTFUL (adj)
having or showing a strange or regretful longing in the habit of doing something. ordinary, not very interesting
WRATH (noun)
extreme anger
OCCURENCE
atic
aid, encourage
suspension, adjournment
Root improve, ab = to, towards ab = away, apart, off, down increase, intensify augment away, apart, off, down elongate, enlarge, elaboration, lengthen acquire, obtain, procure ab = away, apart, off, down A/AB/AB S = off, away, apart, down, from typical, regular, characteristic ab = away, apart, off err = wander dissuade, discourage, prevent a - = to + better = bait ab = away, apart, off adore, like, admire ab = away, apart, off pleasant, warm ject = to throw take, acquire, gain jur = law, oath, court lee/lau/l av = washing
introduce
failed, unsuccessful, vain, successful, fruitful thwarted, futile, useless, worthless, ineffective, ineffectual, ineffica proliferate, superabound, thrive, be scarce flourish, be abundant wear away, erode deposit biting, caustic, harsh abbreviated, censored, edited kind, soothing, comforting elongated
destroy omen = a sign, min/men /ment = mind ab = to; origin = beginnin g towards oriri = arise -
rod = peel rad/rod = peel breg/bre v = shorten, condens e rogare = ask sciss = cut condere = hide sol/solu = loose solu/solv = loosen, free sol/solu = loose
retain, introduce -
unreserved, unrestricted, restricted, curtailed, limited dictatorial forgive, release, free, clear condemn
indulge in
tenere =
temperate, restrained
honours
to hold temetu m = strong drink tangible, practical trahere = to draw shallow, superficial, unscholarly ab + strudese = to thrust away scarcity unda = wave far, removed bout/but = end, border fantastic, outstanding, magnificent abyss = deep pit refuse cede/ce ss = yield, to let go distant, aloof, inaccessible cess/ce de = yield condemn, criticize, deplore clam/clai m = shout brickbats unrestrained, indulgent
obliging cooperative, helpful, unobliging, disobliging adaptable, amenable, pliable, compliant, complaisant, indulgent, cons harmony, understanding, rapport discord, disharmony, disagreement address, greet, hail paraphernalia, equipment, stuff, apparatus, implements, appliances, regalia, appurtenances. increase, accumulate, grow decrease, depreciate. diminish,
strength
weak spot, weak point, weakness, vulnerable spot, shortcoming, trough, nadir, bottom
peak, pinnacle, zenith, crown, nadir, lowest point crest comply, concur, approve, assent, disagree, decline, refuse, demur, quer/qu dissent, oppose, differ, dispute, admit, coincide, accord, match agree, accede, assent contradict disagree, protest quire
ac = sharp (point) -
es/quis/ =
question quie = quiet exoneration, reprieval, vindication accusation, condemnation, acquitter /quit = culpability free bitter, sharp, unpleasant fragrant, pleasant, odorous ac/acr/a cu = sharp/bit ter bitter, rancorous, fierce friendly, amiable, genial acr = sharp; mon = warn acro = height; phob = fear motivate, stimulate, move, drive, rouse, stir, stir up, fire, fire up, arouse insight, keenness, penetration, witlessness AC, ACR = sharp, sagacity, perspicacity sour astuteness, awareness, witlessness shrewdness, acuity, sharpness, cleverness, canniness. proverb, quotation, motto ad = to + aio = to say
muddled, confused, fuddled, befuddled, bewildered, dazed, dizzy, disoriented cite, quote, name, mention, instance, specify, identify skilful, expert, clever clumsy, amateurish, inept
stop, postpone, delay, suspend, defer, put off, end judge, try, hear, examine, arbitrate, decide supplement, addition, accompaniment, complement, companion, extra, add-on, additive, accessory, appu impromptu, extempore, without preparation, without rehearsal, extemporaneously, offhand, spontaneous direct, order, run, oversee, -
reproach, praise
rebuke fuss, trouble, bother, upset, agitation, commotion, stir, confusion, excitement, tumult, disturbance worship, admiration, lionization, disparaging, unflattering idolization, veneration, awe, devotion, adoration, exaltation, hon
coming
on,
start,
beginning, departure
planned
hardship, distress, disaster, well-being, prosperity misadventure, tribulation. guidance, care, auspices -
charming, agreeable, sympathetic fight, brawl, battle, engagement, encounter, confrontation, melee, clash, skirmish, scuffle, tussle, collection, mass, cluster, lump, clump, pile, heap, bunch, stack, bundle, quantity deteriorate ameliorate, improve
resentful,
affronted,
indignant, pleased
disgruntled, discontented, angry, distressed, unhappy, disturbed, a eager, excited, impatient, on uninterested, incurious tenterhooks, anxious, curious, expectant, enthusiastic eagerness, willingness, apathy readiness, enthusiasm, ardour, fervour, keenness, joyousness, liveliness, ze reduce, diminish, decrease, lessen, assuage, alleviate, ease, relieve, soften, mollify, lull, mitiga loyalty, faithfulness, fidelity, disloyalty, treachery obedience, fealty, adherence, homage, devotion, bond, trueness, ste improve, assuage, lighten, lessen aggravate -
association,
league,
LEV = raise, lift, make light LIG/LI = bind, choose A/AD/AL = to, toward, near LUD/LU S = play
combination, union, blend, mixture non-professional, beginner, professional, virtuoso, savant dilettante, tyro undecided, in two minds, hesitant decisive
ALTER = other ; EGO = self AM, AMI = love val/vail = value, strength -
trap, surprise, pounce on, lay a trap of, waylay, entrap, ensnare. nurture, promote, nourish, worsen, leave alone alleviate, improve improve, benefit, boost, raise, worsen, leave alone amend, refine friendship, friendliness, peace, animosity, enmity peacefulness, peaceableness, harmony, harmoniousness, understanding -
misdate,
MEM/M EN/MIN/ AMNE/ MNEM = rememb er MEM/M EN/MIN/ AMNE/ MNEM = rememb er chron = time A, AN = not, without ; ARCH = rule
goodwill, friendship
records, archives, chronicles, accounts, registers, journals, history abolish, destroy, exterminate nurture
obscurity,
mystery,
vagueness, divulsion
antipathy previous, earlier, prior, foregoing, later, subsequent preceding, precursory prehistoric, antiquated, archaic
opposite -
remedy,
answer,
solution, poison
panacea contradiction, contrast, extreme, opposite uninterested, indifferent, unconcerned, unresponsive, unfeeling, unemotional, emotionless, languid, poise, self-assurance, assurance, self-posession, calmness, composure untrue, mythical, fictional
opposite -
gaucheness
genuine, true
culmination, climax, peak, nadir pinnacle, summit, zenith, apex, peak, acme, apogee.
horrific, horrifying, terrible, awful, admirable, excellent dreadful, ghastly, hideous. attachment, adjunct, accessory, -
approval,
praise,
consent, disapproval
prob/pro v = truth,
admiration, good opinion, esteem proper, fitting apt relevant inappropriate, irrelevant
prototype, stereotype,
ARBOR = tree -
original, pattern, model, standard enthusiastic, keen, fervent, half-hearted zealous, devoted, eager, dedicated passion, acidity, fervour, zeal, eagerness, vehemence difficult, gruelling, strenuous
ARD difficult -
jargon, slang, idiom, cant, dialect, parlance, patter, speech, vernacular, patois, terminology, lang utter, downright, absolute, complete, thorough, consummate.
social climber, status seeker, would-be, go-getter, self-seeker, adventurer, newcomer, upstart, parv natural, sincere, open, ingenuous, -
innocent, uncontrived nave, natural, innocent, childlike, scheming pure, ingenuous way up, incline, rise, slope, descent gradient, climb austere, self-denying, abstinent, sybaritic abstemious, frugal, simple, rigorous. attribute, credit, blame on -
pale, wan, pasty, grey, leaden, colourless, sallow, pallid, white, waxen, ghostly. stupid, foolish, pointless, brainless, mindless, doltish, idiotic, imbecilic, insane, lunatic, ridic harshness, sharpness, roughness, abrasiveness, severity, acerbity, astringency criticism, condemnation, deprecation wish, desire, aim, hope, want
intelligent
mildness
praise
attentive, lazy
nonbeliever, agnostic
believer
compensation, recompense, payment, repayment, redress, restitution, indemnity, indemnification, expi wither, weaken, degenerate, growth shrivel, deteriorate weaken, reduce,
decrease strengthen
A, AN = not, without -
diminish, impair. familiar, acquainted, conversant, out of touch at home, up to date with, in touch, abreast of, apprised of, in th boldness, fearlessness, intrepidity, recklessness, pluck, gustiness distinguished, respected, eminent, venerable, hallowed, illustrious, prestigious distinguished, respected, eminent, venerable, hallowed, illustrious, prestigious, renowned, celebrat atmosphere, air, quality, aspect, character, ambience, mood, spirit, feeling, feel, flavour, colour, strict, self-denying, moderate, immoderate temperate, sober, simple, frugal, Spartan, restrained, ascetic, puri tyrant, despot, absolute ruler democrat timidity
CRAC/C RAT = rule, power VAL/VAI L = value, strength VER = true VERT/V ERS = to turn VERT/V ERS = to turn
aim fashionable
unoriginal
profess, affirm, claim, declare, state, affirm, maintain loathing, hatred, hate, liking, love repugnance, distaste turn aside, stop happening, ward off, avoid, forestall
keen, eager, enthusiastic, ardent, apathetic, half-hearted passionate, devoted, dedicated, fervent, fervid, zealous breathtaking, amazing, uninspiring, unimpressive stupendous, astonishing, awesome, extraordinary, incredible, magnificent, won amazing, stunning, astounding, astonishing, stupendous amiss, not right, wrong self-evident, unquestionable, undeniable, accepted, understood, given, granted. clamour, din, racket, tumult, silence babble, coronation revelling, unruly restrained banter, repartee, wordplay, raillery, wit, witticisms, ripostes, sallies, quips menacing, threatening, unfriendly, benevolent, friendly hostile, antagonistic, evil, nasty, bitter mild, gentle, summery, calm, harsh, wintry tranquil
ornate, fancy, curlicued, extravagant, rococo, ostentations, showy. trinket, knick-knack, ornament, toy, novelty, gimmick rapturous, joyful, ecstatic, seraphic, blissful, serene, happy, glad core, base, basis, foundation, root, heart, backbone, essence. muddled, fuddled, befuddled, addled, groggy, dizzy, muzzy envy, grudge, regret
charm, attract, entrance, win over, repel woo, captivate, bewitch, spellbind, dazzle, blind, hypnotize, me
obliged, honour -
thankful,
appreciative. be incumbent on, be obligatory for, be required of, be appropriate for, be expected of, be advisable persecuted, tormented, troubled, beset, hard-pressed, pestered, plagued, vexed disprove vindicated
praise
quality pugnacious, peaceful, quiet, agreeable, placid, belli/bell u = war, quarrelsome calm, composed fight bewail, regret, mourn applaud BE = to bellicose, warlike, make, to have certain generous, caring, compassionate, malevolent giving, benign ignorant, unenlightened, enlightened uneducated, unschooled, untutored, illiterate, unlettered, unscholarly, unr kindly, kind, warm-hearted, good- unfriendly, hostile natured, friendly, warm, affectionate, agreeable give, bestow on, donate, will take quality VOL = wish, will a
rebuke,
reprimand,
reproach, praise
filled with
obsessed with, beguiled by, indifferent bewitched by, devoted to. baffling, perplexing, puzzling, straight forward, comprehensible mystifying, confusing captivate, enchanted, entranced, repelled enraptured, charmed, beguiled, delighted, fascinated -
tractable, amenable, pliable, disobedient, uncooperative pliant, complaisant, cooperative, malleable, persuadable, manipulable, two-pronged, mutual, joint unilateral autopsy, post mortem
biblio book -
= =
flattery, cajolery, coaxing, wheedling, blarney, fawning indifferent to, uninterested in, uncaring about, apathetic towards. narrow-minded, limited, restricted, conventional, parochial, provincial, insular, localist, petty, m stormy, gusty, gusting, windy, squally, wild, rough, raging, tempestuous, turbulent, violent. lively, active, animated,
broad-minded
calm, still
quiet, restrained
camaraderie
enemity, hostility
middle-class, property owning, proletarian, unconventional. propertied, conventional, traditional, conservative, conformist, ordi
boaster, blusterer, trumpeter, swaggerer, poser, egotist swagger, bluster humility arrogance, bluster, braggadocio, machismo, swagger. virtuoso, magnificent, mediocre outstanding, exceptional, excellent, superb, brilliant physical strength, muscliness, weakness, puniness brawniness, burliness, huskiness unashamed, unabashed, defiant, timid, shy impudent, insolent, impertinent, blatant conciseness, concision, verbosity, garrulity succinctness, pithiness, terseness, briefness full force, impact, shock, burden, pressure, strain, stress, impetus, thrust, weight, violence, effe curt, blunt, short, sharp, terse, brisk hate, bane, irritation, dislike, anathema, aversion optimistic, hopeful, buoyant, positive, disposed to look on the bright side, sanguine, confident, ch conceited, arrogant, selfassertive, pompous, overbearing, swaggering, strutting, presumptuous. support, money, grant, polite, verbose pessimistic
BREV = short -
self-effacing
endowment, backing perfect example of, classic case of, model of, exemplar of, embodiment of, incarnation of, personifi prestige, distinction, status, standing -
PHON = sound
deliberate, premeditated, planned, intentional, intended, purposeful, conscious considered, studied quality, merit, distinction, character, worthy stature, excellence slander, defamation, libel, disparagement frankness, openness, honesty candidness evil, disease, pestilence shrewd, astute, sharp, sharpwitted discerning, acute, penetrating, discriminating perceptive, persp campaign, electioneer surrender, yield, submit, concede, defeat, relent , succumb, crumble, acquire fickle, inconstant, changeable, variable, unstable, mercurial, erratic overturn, turn over, upset, upbend, knock over, flip over, tip over, invert, topple over critical, fault-finding, quibbling, niggling, cavilling, carping, criticizing, disapproving enchant, charm, bewitch, fascinate, entrance, capture, subdue confinement, servitude, slavery, inefficiency
evasiveness, -
CAPIT = head -
stable, consistent
right
forgiving, easy-going
subjection fundamental, principal, serious, unimportant prime, key, chief, central sensual lustful, lascivious, spiritual lecherous, licentious, lewd pour, gush, fall, tumble, spill, -
CAP/CA PT/CEP T = to take, hold, sieze, receive, catch CARN = flesh VOR = eat CAD/CA S/CID = fall happen
drop, surge
disastrous, catastrophic, calamitous, tragic, devastating, ruinous, terrible, violent, awful interrogate, question, crossexamine, cross-question, quiz, examine, probe, browbeat, interview. unqualified, unconditional, unequivocal, unreserved, absolute mordant, scathing, derisive, trenchant complain, carp, grumble, grouse, grouch, whine, bleat, quibble about, niggle about, criticize, denou dance, romp, jig, caper, frisk, gambol, frolic certainty, confidence,
fortunate, beneficial
qualified, equivocal
mild, kind -
doubt
positiveness, conviction, reliability stop, discontinuance, halt, continuance, prolongation, advancement, extension, intermission, armistice, end perpetuation, continuity end, ending, termination, start, resumption stopping, halting, ceasing, finish, stoppage, closure, interruption, respi annoyance, irritation, vexation, delight exasperation, displeasure, pique charming fascinating, magnetic, captivating wary, cautious,
circumspect, heedless
heedful, careful, guarded, mindful, watchful, distrustful, sceptical scold, upbraid, berate, reprimand, praise reprove, rebuke, admonish, chide, censure, castigate, lambast fanatic, zealot adversary, opponent -
master work, best work, greatest creation, crowning achievement, work of art, treasure gem, pearl, j trickery, deception, deceit, deceitfulness, duplicity, dishonesty, unscrupulousness, underhandedness
unreal, visionary,
practical
nag, badger, hound, harass, pressurize nag, badger, hound, harass, pester, plague, torment, persecute, annoy constant, persistent, grave temporary, mild
CHROM = colour -
rude, ill-mannered, discourteous, polite impolite, ungracious, uncivil, illbred, boorish, oafish, ungallan careful, prudent, guarded, vigilant, reckless
get around, get out of name, call, summon, mention, ignore, neglect, disregard arraign, convoke, invite, notify,
warn to start courtesy, consideration, rudeness, churlishness, civi = courteousness, respect, good manners discourtesy, impoliteness citizen vociferous, boisterous, deafening, claim/cla m = riotous, raucous, loud, rowdy shout din, racket, uproar, tumult silence secret, covert, furtive, open, above board surreptitious, stealthy, closet mercy, mercifulness, leniency, ruthlessness, strictness mildness, indulgence, forbearance secluded, sheltered, sequestered, sociable -
split up
clud/clus /claus/cl ois = cloister, cluster, reclusiv e co/com/ con = with, together
pressurize,
drive,
compel, persuade
intimidate, bully strong, powerful, potent, weighty, weak, illogical, vague. plausible, effective, sound, contemplate, consider, ruminate alike, equivalent, associated, related sensibility, awareness, consciousness team up, join forces, pool resources, act as a team, collude, cooperate cave in, crumple, subside, disintegrate, fail, end guarantee
cogn = know cogn = know LABOR = work LAPS = slip lat = side LOCU/L OQU/LO GUE/LO GY/LIX = speak, speech co/com/ con = with, together -
offer sympathy to, be sympathetic to, express sympathy for, send condolences to, condole with, sympa spacious, ample, large, big, vast, cramped
increase
pity, sympathy, empathy, care, indifference, heartlessness concern, solicitude national, neighbor foreigner
succinct, compact,
pithy, concise,
brief,
combative smug, self-satisfied, gloating, dissatisfied, humble triumphant, proud assenting, willing, acquiescent, unwilling agreeable yielding, docile, amenable
unconforming CO/CO M = join co/com/ con = with, together LCO/CO M/CON = join PEL/PU LS = drive result, end, final, CAP/CA PT/CEP T = to take, hold, sieze, receive, catch -
collusion,
responsibility, ignorance
pressure,
obligation,
coercion, persuasion
duress, impulse scruples, misgivings, qualms, worries, unease prelude, preamble, introduction, conclusion,
start strenuous, vigorous, energetic, active, forceful, forcible, strong, intense, concentrated please, placate, pacify, mollify, propitiate, assuage, calm down. blend, combination lofty, pompous,
termination half-hearted
provoke -
arrogant, snobbish, haughty lofty, pompous, disdainful, deferential arrogant, snobbish, haughty
pardon channel, duct, pipe, tube, gutter, groove, furrow, trough, trench, culvert, cut, sluice, spillway, r appropriate, expropriate, impound, remove, seize, sequester, sequestrate, take away, take possession fire, blaze, flames, inferno, firestorm, holocaust. meeting, convergence, union divergence
FLU/FL UX = flow -
observe,
follow,
fulfil,
accept, flout
adapt to, comply with, abide by, fulfil, uphold, need, accept, obey, observe, follow amaze, astonish, dumbfound, stagger, surprise, startle, stun, stupefy, daze, nonplus, shake, unnerve disprove show/prove to be false, contradict, negate, deny, refute, rebut, gainsay, belie, invalidate innate, inborn, hereditary,
flout
prove
acquired
dismiss, disperse
parliament, assembly, upper house, lower house, legislature, senate speculation, guess, assumption, fact imagination, supposition matrimonial, wedded, inference, married, unmarried
GEN = birth, class, kin GREG = herd, crowd GREG = herd, crowd ject, jet = to throw, to throw JUNCT/ JUG = join SCIEN = to know
desecrate
consent,
accord,
harmony, disagreement
compromise agreement, concord, accord, harmony, unison, conformity dismay, perturbation, anxiety, satisfaction distress, disquiet, angst, trepidation. productive, helpful, beneficial, destructive, negative practical, useful interpret, understand, read, see, take, render, analyse, explain, elucidate accomplish, skillful, achieve, accomplished, expert thought, meditation, consideration, pondering, reflection, thinking, musing, rumination, deliberatio existing, current, fashionable, up old to date debatable, arguable, touchy, uncontroversial litigious subject, body, reliant, deputation, group, conditional breach, flout, disobey, disregard
think -
SUMMA = highest -
tempor = time tend/ten s/tent = stretch tact/tang = touch ven/vent /veni = come -
observe
problem,
difficulty,
quandary, -
assemble,
summon,
VAL/VAI L = value, strength organize, disband ven/vent /veni = come unconventional, informal, strange, ven/vent /veni = irregular, unusual come
friendly, warm, genial, hospitable, unfriendly cordial bodily obese, stout, swollen, portly
legalization, justification, rationale, weaken, undermine substantiation, confirmation, support superficial, surface, skin-deep, fundamental, structural.
outward, exterior, external. multinational, multi-ethnic, insular, local, narrow-minded sophisticated, broad-based pamper, indulge, overindulge, mollycoddle, nanny, nursemaid, feather-bed clique, set, circle, inner circle, crowd, in-crowd, band, pack, crew, community, league, alliance, f overthrow, takeover, ousting, deposition; bloodless coup, palace revolution, rebellion, revolt, insu path, track, way, classes, itinerary
COSMO = world -
election
refined, polished, elegant, suave, urbane secret, furtive, clandestine, surreptitious, stealthy simpering, coquettishness, flirtatiousness, skittishness, shyness, modesty, bashfulness, reticence, insensitive, blundering, dense, thick, vacuous, mindless, witless, oafish cowardly, lily-levered, fainthearted, pigeon-hearted, spiritless, spineless, timid, timorous, fearf acceptance, belief, credibility,
intelligent
brave, courageous
suspicion
integrity, reliability, unreliability trustworthiness, sincerity, authority nave, trusting, gullible, innocent, shrewd unsuspecting, uncritical upsurge, increase,
buildup, -
loudening, swelling, climax hemispherical, curved, semi- circular, hemispherical downhearted, downcast, cheerful despondent, disconsolate significant, serious, dangerous, stable
CRED = belief, trust cred = belief, trust CRES/C RET = grow CRES/C RET = grow CRIM/C RIT = judge, accuse, separate , criminal, incrimin ate, discrimi nate, criterion, critical, critic -
decisive, vital, important bad-tempered, ill-tempered, good-humoured, sweet-natured irritable, irascible, moody, cantankerous, waspish, shrewish, grumpy primitiveness, simplicity, sophistication roughness, inaccuracy, lack of refinement enigmatic, mysterious, confusing, straightforward, clear. mystifying, perplexing, puzzling, obscure, abstruse, arcane. blamable innocent
recent, existing, in progress, up to outdated, ancient date, contemporary hasty, superficial, slight, desultory, thorough, complete, perfect careless
smart, spruce, trim, debonair, neat, tidy, crisp, well dressed, well turned, well groomed, elegant, wicked, evil, iniquitous, heinous, noble, praiseworthy villainous, diabolical, fiendish alarm, depress, deter, encourage discourage, dishearten, dismay, intimidate indomitable, intrepid, doughty, timorous, timid plucky fashionable, in fashion, voguish, fashionable in vogue, modish, trendsetting, latest, smart, chic fiasco, failure, catastrophe, disaster, disintegration, mess, wreck, ruin, downfall, collapse, defea weaken, encumber, hinder, energised
cut
off -
DE = down, out, away, apart capt/cap it = head dec = ten, tenth DE = down, out, away, apart DE = away, apart, down -
condemn, run down, complain praise about, criticize, belittle, deprecate, disparage disparage, belittle, criticize
approve
conclude,
reason,
work
out, -
gather, infer, glean, divine, intuit, extrapolate, understand, conjectur mar, spoil, despoil, vandalize, beautify DE = down, out, away, apart
insulting, slanderous turning aside, turning, diversion, drawing away, deviation, divergence, declination, aberration. invalid, obsolete, useless, non- working, extant operational, outdated, redundant, out of use baseness, disgrace, dishonour, honour, exaltation, praise
away de = down, out, away, apart GRAD, GRESS = to step, to go GRAD = to step,
cheapened worship, revere, venerate, demonize reverence, extol, exalt, adore, immortalize flood, rush, overwhelm, inundate, -
to go -
frenzied, frantic popular, vernacular, colloquial, formal idiomatic, vulgar, common, informal, everyday, non-literary objection, protest, protestation, complaint, dispute, dissent, carping, cavilling, recalcitrance, op sedate, modest, retiring, diffident, bold
reserved, shy, decorous describe, detail, relate, narrate, recount, unfold exhaust, reduce, diminish, use -
disgraceful,
shameful, admirable
dishonourable, disreputable posture, bearing, behavior, carriage, demeanor, mien deplore, abhor, despise, execrate, praise
port = to carry -
criticize, censure, condemn mock, taunt, scoff, sneer, slur, encourage, advise, guide, cheer, rid/ris = gibe inspire, stimulate, incite laugh insulting, offensive, critical, complimentary roga/rog belittling discern, detect, comprehended vandalize, lay waste to at = ask sacr/san ct = sacred, holy sacr/san ct = sacred, holy -
consecrate
bandit, criminal, outlaw, renegade, marauder, raider, robber, lawbreaker, villain, thug, ruffian, ho distracted, anxious, worried, calm distressed, fraught, frantic, reckless, hopeless, serious devastation, destruction, ruin, ruination, vandalism, depredation, despoilment, plunder unfocused, random, methodical
sper hope -
indiscriminate,
half-hearted,
discourage, dissuade, warn, caution, dishearten, demoralize abominate, despise, loathe, dislike intensely harmful, damaging, injurious, hurtful, inimical, deleterious, pernicious, ill, bad underhand, deceitful, dishonest, dishonourable, disreputable, unprincipled, unethical demolish, consume, gulp down, overcome dedicated, devoted, committed, loyal, faithful, staunch, genuine,
testa = witness -
above board
apathetic
VOR eat -
firm, steadfast, resolute, zealous attack, criticism, invective, tirade, denunciation delivery, elocution, speech, accent, enunciation, articulation, projection pronouncement, proclamation, direction, injunction, assertion, statement, command, commandment. pronouncement, proclamation, direction, injunction, assertion, statement, dictate, command, mandate. instructive, instructional, educative, educational, informative, informational reserve, hesitancy, reticence,
DIA
brashness
quietness, timidity slow, unhurried, tardy, quick, expeditious, fast unpunctual, lax, slack, sluggish, sluggardly, slothful dabbler, potterer, tinkerer, trifler professional
tiny, small, little, petite, minute, enormous miniature, mini, minuscule, microscopic, compact, toy, midget, perceive, make out, detect, overlook, miss recognize, notice, observe, identify, determine, distinguish
concord, CORD/ CARD dissension, strife, clash agreement, corporation = heart careful, cautious, chary, indiscreet circumspect, considerate, delicate, diplomatic, guarded separate, distinct, individual connected DIS = apart, away tell apart, separate, classify, equate CRIM/C RIT = judge, accuse, separate , criminal, single out, differentiate, incrimin ate, discrimi nate, criterion, critical, distinguish critic scorn, deride, contempt, belittle, respect, value undervalue, slight, despise discharge, eject, emit, expel, retain evacuate, empty, spew out, belch, spout, regurgitate disjoint, joint, cut the limbs of, pull apart, cut up, chop up, break up, dissect, divide, segment, contrasting, different, differing, complimentary dissimilar, unlike, varying, various. unemotional, unsentimental, unruffled, unperturbed, impassive, composed, temperate, sober, placid unemotional, non-emotional, emotional unsentimental, emotionless, impassive, nonchalant, cool, collected, comp
dis apart,
bestow, allot, hand out, distribute, withhold dole out, mete out uneasiness, anxiety, concern, calmness worry, foreboding, alarm evade, stall, quibble, put off, -
dither dissimulate, pretend, deceive, feign, act, masquerade, sham, fake, bluff, counterfeit, pose, posture broadcast, spread, publish, publicize, circulate spread, distribute, propagate, proclaim,
sem
publicize, disperse,
dissipate, broadcast disagreement, argument, dispute, agreement, acceptance demur, disapproval, objection. squander, misspend, waste, throw away, lavish, expend, run through, go through. immoral, depraved, debauched, upright
dissipated disagreement, dissension, harmony conflict, difference balloon, bloat, inflate, increase deflate
deflate
straighten
solu/solv = loosen, free solu/solv = loosen, free son = sound tend/ten s/tent = stretch tend/ten s/tent = stretch tors, tort = twist VERT/V ERS = to turn VEST = clothing
hesitate, falter, waver, vacillate, oscillate, temporize. deflect, switch, reroute, sidetrack, focus avert rid, deny, deprive, rob
invest with
dogmatic, rigid, inflexible, liberal, flexible uncompromising, unyielding, adamant, insistent, pontifical, authoritari determined, resolute, purposeful hesitant, half-hearted persistent, persevering depression, melancholy, gloom, happiness glumness, downheartedness, dejection, despondency, heartache, unhappi miserable, dejected, sad, woeful, cheerful mournful mournful, woeful, sad, unhappy scholarly, studious,
cheerful
academic, -
scholastic, bookish, book-loving, intellectual, erudite, educated, le betray, cheat, defraud, trick, be loyal, play it straight. hoodwink, mislead, deceive, swindle, break one's promise, to be dislo fearless, dauntless, determined, timid resolute, indomitable unfriendly, forbidding, -
sour, gruff, dismal dullness, boringness, tedium, excitement monotony, dreariness, lifelessness, barrenness, mediocrity, mundanenes cruel, oppressive, drastic lenient, considerate dull, drab, uninteresting, flat, dry, exciting banal, bland, insipid, colourless, lifeless, sterile, tedious, mellifluous, euphonious, soothing, mellow importune, solicit, petition, plague, harass, hound coercion, compulsion, force, pressure, intimidation, threats, constraint, enforcement. listen in, spy, intrude, monitor, tap, wiretap, record, overhear. cheerful, joyful, cheery, jaunty harsh free will
depressed
extensive, comprehensive, varied, narrow diverse, catholic rapturous, blissful, elated, miserable euphoric decree, order command, commandment, mandate, proclamation, pronouncement, dictum, dictate, fiat, pro impudence, impertinence, cheek, timidity insolence, audacity, temerity gushy, fulsome, enthusiastic
dict = to
say -
restrained
gushing,
gushy,
unreserved,
enthusiastic, ebullient, exuberant demonstrative, gushing, reticent, restrained, reserved enthusiastic insensitive, inconsiderate, egoistic altruistic appalling, terrible, awful marvellous, fantastic
entrance
flair, stylishness, elegance, grace, clumsiness poise, suaveness draw out, extract, evoke, bring forth persuasive, expressive, articulate, inarticulate fluent, strong, forceful, powerful, potent, silver-tongued, luci -
pour fus = pour EGO = self greg = herd, crowd grad, gress = to step, to go -
thin, skeletal, scrawny, scraggy, fat, corpulent angular, starved, underfed, cadaverous, shrivelled untie, release, unfetter, unshackle enslave begin, start, commence, undertake, venture into, launch into, institute, initiate.
MAN hand -
adorn,
emboss,
beautify, -
correction, rectification; improvement, improve, enhancement, enhancing, polishing, refinement, clar renowned, noted, esteemed, unsung prominent ambassador, envoy, agent, messenger inflammatory, controversial, contentious, sensitive, delicate, difficult, problematic, touchy, awkwa identify, sympathize, relate to, commune heaven, the heavens, the sky, the upper regions, the stratosphere, the azure repeat performance, extra performance, additional performance, replay, repeat, repetition. hamper, hinder, impede free, unburden
injured, -
augment, boost
develop,
increase, -
boredom, tedium, lethargy, languor, restlessness, malaise, dissatisfaction understanding, arrangement, agreement, entente cordiale, covenant, settlement, deal, alliance, treat fascinating, entrancing, enchanting, bewitching, captivating, charming, beguiling, enrapturing, deli tempt, allure, lure, persuade,
animation contentment
boring, dull
repel
inveigle, charm sobriquet, nickname, byname, title, name, label, tag, designation, description. synopsis, prcis, brief, enlargement,
expansion, tome = cut, a abridgement, digest, contraction, piece of, condensation augmentation, increment slice calmness, equability, self-control, perturbation, agitation, distress ANIM = mind, spirit, poise soul equilibrium, balance, evenness, imbalance symmetry, parity, equality, equity, stability, steadiness, poise. ambiguous, uncertain, indefinite, clear, plain, obvious, distinct, lucid voc/voc indeterminate, puzzling, doubtful, obscure, involved, hazy, waveri hermit, solitary, ascetic coenobite. corrosion, attrition, wearing down a/vok/vo w = call, word ROD/R OS = graw ERR = wander -
sinful,
naughty,
misbehaving artificial, substitute, imitation, genuine synthetic, fake, false, mock, simulated, pseudo, bogus, sham, spu well-educated, scholarly, ignorant knowledgeable, intellectual, cultured, widely read abstain from, refrain from, indulge in forswear, renounce
abstruse,
obscure,
recondite adopt, embrace, take up, take to, accept, welcome, back, champion, abet, encourage, prefer, aid, def engrave, inscribe, carve, incise, chisel, score, notch, imprint, impress, stamp, print, prink. spirit, character, atmosphere, climate, mood, feeling, temper, tenor, flavour, essence, quintessence ceremony, civility, conventions,
reject, oppose
courtesy, decency, politeness. polite, mild, understated, dysphemistic softened, indirect, neutral, evasive, diplomatic, coded, newspeak pleasant-sounding, sweet- sounding, mellow, mellifluous, dulcet, sweet, honeyed, lyrical, silvery, si ecstasy, joy, rapture, jubilation, misery, depression excitement rapturous,
jubilant,
joyous, miserable
EU = good, well PHOR = to carry thanatos = death vad/vas = go VID/VIS = to see VOC/VO CA/VOK /VOW = call, word -
disappearing, fading away cagey, slippery, shifty, equivocal, ambiguous, vague confirmation, data, facts, verification, support, substantiation suggest, remind, induce, stir up
derive,
descend,
develop, -
EX, EC = out, out of dignified, esteemed, respectable degraded, denounced, disgraceful alt/alti = high infuriate, incense, anger, annoy, irritate, madden, enrage, inflame, antagonize clear, pardon, acquit, exonerate, convict CULP = fault, absolve blame urging, encouragement, discouragement persuasion, pressure, pressurization, pushing, insistence, incitement, goadin disinter, unearth bury EX, EC = out, out of critical, crucial, vital trivial, unimportant meagre, inadequate, scanty, ample, generous paltry, miserly acquit, absolve, forgive, vindicate, charge, convict pardon speedy, swift, quick, rapid, fast, prompt speedy, swift, quick, rapid, fast, prompt, punctual, immediate, instant, sudden, brisk atone for, redress, redeem, offset, purge promoter, proponent, supporter, ONER = burden -
show slow
PON/PO S = put,
model, exemplar present, put forward, set forth, proffer, offer, advance, propose, propound, frame, give an account removal, debarment, dismissal, admission exclusion, discharge, ejection, rejection. erase, remove, delete, efface, rub out beautiful,
place -
elegant,
graceful, crude
vag wander
get entangled
animated, boisterous, buoyant, gloomy eager, ebullient, effervescent. thrilled, overjoyed, happy, elated, miserable
proud legendary, mythical, mythic, real, historical mythological, fabulous, folkloric, heroic, traditional, fictitious invention, concoction, piece of fiction, fiction, falsification, falsity, lie, falsehood, fib, decep flippant, flip, glib, frivolous, serious waggish, whimsical accurate, circumstantial, correct, false, fictional demonstrable, empirical, faithful, genuine, matter-of-fact, objec erroneous, misleading, mythical, truthful deceptive, wrong erring, errant, imperfect, flawed inactive, dormant, quiet, slack, slow flat, idle, static high voice, high-pitched voice, high-pitched tone, piercing tone, ear piercing tone. improbable, unlikely, implausible, scarcely credible, difficult to
assault -
infallible busy -
FAL/FA LS = deceive -
credible, likely
believe, dubious, doubtful. passive acceptance, resignation, acceptance, stoicism, defeatism, pessimism, pred negativism, gloom,
enigmatic,
mysterious, -
impenetrable, incomprehensible, unfathomable, opaque, profound, deep. tiredness, exhaustion, lethargy silly, foolish, inane, puerile energy, vigour intelligent, sensible -
gaffe, blunder, mistake, indiscretion, impropriety, solecism, gaucherie, peccadillo obsequious, servile, sycophantic, flattering, ingratiating, unctuous useless, worthless, incompetent, inefficient, inept, lazy, idle,
slothful, indolent, shiftless, spir avid, ardent, enthusiastic, eager, apathetic zealous, passionate, fanatical obsession, compulsion, mania shape, trim, fitness,
FERV = boil -
physical -
fitness, health, state of health, condition, form, repair, state, ord animosity, and bitter dispute antagonism, conflict, dispute, grudge, hostility. untruthful, fictional real -
inconsiderable, negligible, p loyalty, constancy, devotedness, disloyalty, infidelity. devotion, commitment, adherence wicked, cruel, vicious, evil, kind, humane, benevolent nefarious, unspeakable, brutal, brutish, savage, barbaric, barbarous, titular head, nominal leader, front man, cipher, token, mouth-piece, puppet, instrument, man of stra
dutiful, devoted, loyal, faithful, compliant, respectful, dedicated, affectionate, loving. stimulus, stimulation, boost, encouragement, incitement, incentive, impetus, inducement, motivation, skill, expertise, flair, subtlety skill, subtlety, expertise, flair, knack, panache. fussy, fastidious, punctilious, overcritical, difficult, awkward intermittent, sporadic, spasmodic, broken, disturbed, disrupted,
curb
constant
patchy, irregular, variable, uneven obsession with, preoccupation with, mania for, monomania, fetish, addiction, complex, neurosis, comp blatant, glaring, obvious, overt, unobtrusive, slight conspicuous rubbish, debris,
waste,
waste -
matter dross, refuge, remains, scrap, lumber, odd and ends. struggle mentally, be out of ones depth, be in the dark, have difficulty, be confounded, be confuse 1 vary, differ, shift, change, alter, be steady waver, swing, oscillate, alternate, rise and fall bewildered, mystified, bemused, perplexed note, marginal note, annotation, comment, gloss, aside, incidental remark, digression, parenthesis. premonition, presentiment, calm threatening, sinister, menacing, apprehension, ominous surrender, relinquish, handover, retain yield, sacrifice, renounce, give up sad, miserable, dejected, happy despondent, disconsolate, abject. FORE = before -
strength, strong point, speciality, talent, special ability, skill, bent, gift, claim to fame. frank, direct, straightforward, secretive, dishonest honest, candid, open, sincere, straight, blunt chance, unexpected predictable resolute, determined, full of determination, purposeful, purposive, resolved, decided, adamant, firm disturbance, quarrel, scuffle, brawl, affray, tussle, melee peevish, complaining, restless, even-tempered awkward, testy, touchy grumpy, grouchy, crotchety, contented, affable cantankerous, peevish evil, devil frantic, wild, frenzied,
fraught, feverish agitation, delirium, derangement, excitement, fever, fit, fury, hysteria, insanity distressed, upset, miserable, unsettled, uneasy, ill at ease, uncomfortable, agitated, distraught, s lightheartedness, levity, jocularity, gaiety fun, silliness, zaniness, giddiness, flippancy thrifty, sparing, economical, saving, careful, cautious. protest, rail, rage, rant declaim
seriousness
extravagant -
official, office-bearer, office- disloyalty, treachery holder, public servant, civil servant, bureaucrat, administrator. salvo, volley, barrage, bombardment, cannonade, burst, blast, hail, shower, rain, stream, blitz, dis
blunder,
mistake,
error,
slip, -
indiscretion, impropriety, breach of etiquette, miscalculation, gauch deny, dispute, contradict, repudiate, declare untrue, challenge, oppose, contest, disprove, debunk walk, step, stride, pace, tread, manner of walking, way of walking, bearing, carriage, comportment, annoying, vexing, infuriating, maddening, irksome jaunt, run, roam, wander, travel, gad, flit, range, rove, ramble, traipse, stray. a plenty, in abundance, in profusion, in great quantity, in large numbers, by the dozen. spur, prod, motivate confirm -
pleasurable -
demotivate
stratagem, machination, scheme, tactic, manoeuvre lanky, rangy, wiry, stringy, bony, squat angular, skinny, spindly, scrawny, thin, spare, gaunt, awkward, g muddled, jumbled, confused misquoted, misstated massive, colossal gaudy, lurid, loud, over-bright, harsh, glaring, violent, flashy, showy gather, collect, accumulate, amass, assemble, hoard, stockpile. talkativeness, garrulousness, loquacity, volubility, verbosity, long-windedness, chattiness, effusiv rodomontading, blustering gawky, inelegant,
taciturnity
humble, modest
descent, -
lineage, progeniture
invention, destruction
death, culmination
heredity, inheritance
friendly, affable, cordial, congenial, amiable, warm, approachable, friendliness, warmth, affability, cordiality, amiability racial killing, massacre, wholesale slaughter, mass slaughter, wholesale killing, mass murder, exter kind, variety, genus, sort, field
unfriendly, morose
GEN = birth, race, creation GEN = birth, class, kin gen = birth, race, creation gen = birth, race, creation -
irrelevant
macabre, grisly, gruesome, grotesque, ghastly, morbid, perverted flimsy, shoddy, insubstantial, rickety, ramshackle, thrown together, makeshift, inferior, poorquali cautiously, carefully, circumspectly, delicately, warily, charily. obtain, get, take, draw, derive, extract, cull, garner, gather, reap, select sparkle, twinkle, glint, gleam, shimmer, glimmer, flicker, blink, wink. abundance, excess, overabundance, overflow, plenty
carelessly, recklessly
scarcity, dearth
the truth, the whole truth, the naked truth, gospel truth, gods truth, the honest truth degree, nuance, stage, progression, shift slope, ramp, hill, grade, rise, pitch, ascent gladdening, pleasing, satisfying
frustrating
GRAD/ GRESS = step GRAD/ GRESS = step GRAT = pleasing grat = please, favour GRAT = pleased grat = pleasing GRAV/G RIEV = heavy grav, griev = heavy greg = herd, crowd GRAV, GRIEV = heavy grav, griev = heavy GRAV/G RIEV = heavy -
gratuitous, complimentary, without charge for something payment appreciation, gratefulness unjustified, unnecessary severe, weighty,
ingratitude
crucial, critical, important, vital severity, importance, magnitude, insignificance significance, enormity extroverted, expressive, reserved, reclusive unreserved, expansive, companionable pain, misery, unhappiness, heartache, anguish, angst criticism, accusation, grumble, moan severe, serious, dire, heinous, jovial, happy terrible, dreadful stern, forbidding, uninviting, amiable, pleasant unapproachable, aloof, distant, formidable, strict, dour, harsh gruesome, ghastly, frightful, pleasant, attractive horrid, horrifying, fearful, hideous, macabre, horrible, horrendous, g enthusiasm, relish, appetite, delight, glee, pleasure, satisfaction, gratification throaty, husky, gruff, gravelly, growly, growling, croaky, harsh, rough, rasping, grating, jarring,
locale,
environment,
territory, -
surroundings, habitation, haunt regular, visitor, familiar face, regular, patron, frequenter, haunter overused, overworked, vapid, stale, trite serene, calm, pleasant, balmy, tranquil, mild mark, sign, indicator, indication, feature, characteristic, trait, attribute, property. clumsy, bungling, incompetent,
expert
amateurish, inept, maladroit. ashamed, guilty-looking, confident, frank sheepish, abashed, abject, cowed, cringing, downcast, crestfallen, woebegon slapdash, chaotic, jumbled, orderly, planned messy unlucky, wretched, luckless, ill - fortunate, lucky fated herald, sign, indicator, prelude
herald,
sign
of,
indicator, -
indication, signal, prelude, portent diehard, staunch, dedicated, moderate committed, steadfast, hard-line, dyed-in-the-wool, extreme, entrenched, uncompromising, blunt, forthright, mild frank, honest, direct, tough,
critical, condemnatory, unsparing, distressing, traumatic, upsetting, heartening heartbreaking, heart-rending, shocking, disturbing. haughtiness, superciliousness, humility, modesty loftiness, arrogance, pride refuge, retreat, shelter, sanctuary, asylum, place of safety, place of security, port in a strom, la
make progress, make strides, gain ground, progress, advance, proceed, move, get on, get ahead, shape cheer, raise, comfort, reassure, console, boost, buoy, revitalize, encourage, energize, exhilarate, sincere, genuine, unfeigned, earnest, profound, deep, wholehearted, ardent, fervent, passionate jeer, taunt, jibe at, disrupt, interrupt, harass. bragging, intimidating epicurean, extravagant, intemperate, luxurious, sensual, sybaritic, pleasure-loving, selfindulgent leadership, dominance, supremacy, control leadership, dominance, dominion, supremacy, ascendancy, predominance, primacy, authority, sovereignt atheistic, blasphemous
retrogress, stagnate
dishearten
insincere
self-government self-government
orthodox
unyieldingly accessibly heretical, dissenting, profane, orthodox sacrilegious, deviating mixed, diverse, assorted, various homogeneous assorted, mixed, various, diverse homogeneous
ugly, unsightly, repulsive, beautiful repellent, revolting, gruesome, disgusting, grotesque, monstrous, grim boisterous, cheerful, cheering, entertaining, jolly, jovial, lively, merry, mirthful, rollicking, up ancient, old, grizzled, venerable young complete, entire narrow
hairein = to take, choose hetero = other hetero = other GEN = birth, class, kin ; HETER O = different -
hol = whole
destruction, devastation
unsophisticated, unpolished, sophisticated unrefined, plain, simple, rustic, folksy, artless, modest, natural, coa killing, shooting, slaughter, stabbing uniform, identical, unvarying, consistent, similar, undistinguishable sharpen, make sharp, whet, grind, file, put an edge on. horrifying, frightful, fearful, awful, terrible, shocking, appalling, grim, hideous, grisly, ghastly exhortatory, moralistic, homilectic, didactic, pedagogic hastily, hurriedly, speedily, quick, fast, rapidly, swiftly, without delay, in haste, headlong, post arrogance, conceit, modesty conceitedness, haughtiness, pride, vanity speed, rush, race, chase, bolt, bowl, dash, careen, sweep, whizz, buzz, zoom, flash, blast, charge, wired, agitated, energetic, restless lethargic
hol = whole -
heterogeneous
blunt -
at moderate speed
exaggeration, overstatement
understatement
supposed, imaginary
real
theoretical,
hyper = over, excess, too much hyper = over, excess, too much hypo = under, too little hypo = under, too little HYPO = under, too little
obsession, fixation, passion, mania, compulsion, preoccupation, enthusiasm, infatuation, addition, f distinctive, individual, characteristic, distinguishing, peculiar shame, humiliation, disgrace, stigma scribbled, scrawled,
honour legible
indecipherable doomed, blighted, condemned, damned, cursed, ill-starred, illomened, jinxed, unfortunate, hapless uninformed, ignorant, untaught, not conversant, uneducated perfectly, pristinely, flawlessly, faultlessly, specklessly inherent, intrinsic, innate, latent, essential, fundamental, basic, ingrained, natural confine, intern, incarcerate, imprison, detain deadlock, dead end, stalemate,
LITERA = letter -
release, free -
checkmate, standstill, halt, stop flawless, faultless, unblemished, imperfect, sinful spotless, stainless indigent, destitute, penniless, well off, wealthy needy, poor, impoverished arrogant, authoritarian, autocratic humble impulsion, motion, thrust, drive, cautious, considered
movement meaning, sense, essence, gist, drift, purport, message, thrust, substance, sum and substance, implic unrehearsed, unprepared, unscripted, extempore, improvised, spontaneous, unstudied, unpremeditated, impetuously, rash, reckless, cautious incautious
toward -
debility, impairment, indisposition, unfitness, powerlessness, enrage, infuriate, anger, madden, placate, please send into a rage, outrage, inflame, exasperate, antagonize, provok relentless, continual, never- intermittent, occasional ending, unremitting, ceaseless, constant, persistent developing, impending, growing, full-blown emerging, inceptive disposition, tendency, bent, bias, unconcern, affection, attachment, -
indifference, clin/cliv
desire, liking, fancy, allurement, h insouciance, heedlessness secretly, undercover, openly anonymously insignificant, unimportant, significant, unimportant immaterial, inessential, irrelevant, negligible, inappreciable, inconsi indisputable, indubitable debatable, controversial
contra = against CRIM/C RIT = judge, accuse, separate , criminal, incrimin ate, discrimi nate, criterion, critical, critic -
implicate,
give
away,
convict, exculpate
cause to look guilty binding, obligatory, mandatory, optional necessary, compulsory, required, essential
retreat
improper, unseemly, unbecoming, undignified, immodest, indecent, indelicate, indiscreet, immoral, sh poverty, penury, impoverishment, wealth, affluence, opulence impecuniousness, destitution impecunious, destitute, penniless, impoverished illness, ailment, disorder, sickness, affliction, malady, infirmity, malaise, disease, infection, up brain-wash propagandize, proselytize, inculcate, re-educate, persuade, convince, condition disciplin invincible, unconquerable, unbeatable, unassailable, impregnable, invulnerable, unsurpassable, unsha unquestionable, undoubtable, undeniable, irrefutable, sure, certain intoxication, insobriety, tipsiness unskilled, clumsy, all thumbs
wealthy, affluent -
submissive, weak.
doubtful
foolproof, watertight, reliable, fallible, erring, imperfect surefire, flawless, dependable, failsafe minute, tiny, minuscule, extremely huge small, microscopic, indiscernible, imperceptible, inappreciable inundation, inrush, stream, flood, incursion contravene, violate, transgress, obey, comply with break, breach, disobey, defy, flout, overstep, exceed introduction, instillation, removal, abrogation implantation
fus = pour
resourceful, gifted, enterprising naivet, innocence, simplicity, disingenuous, artful sincerity, trustfulness ungrateful, unthankful, grateful, obliged unappreciative charm, win, captivate
GEN = birth, class, kin grat = please, favour grat = please, favour habit/hib it = have, hold -
restrain,
reduce,
stall,
hinder, encourage
hamper harmful, injurious, detrimental, helpful, advantageous deleterious, pernicious, damaging, hurtful, dangerous, destructive, order, ruling, direction, directive, command, instruction, demand, decree, edict, dictum. natural, native, instinctive, acquired intrinsic, inherent inoffensive, unobjectionable, obnoxious unexceptionable, unoffending, harmless, mild, peaceful, gentle, tame, insinuation, implication, hint, suggestion, intimation, overtone inquiry, examination, inquisition, -
question -
question
unquenchable,
avid,
ravenous, quenchable
greedy, unappeasable enigmatic. mysterious, expressive inexpressive inanimate, lifeless, inorganic inert, insensate, unconscious, comatose, anaesthetized, desensitised, menacing, subtle, dangerous beneficial
stealthy, subtle, surreptitious, straightforward sneaking, crafty suggest, hint, indicate, intimate impertinent, impudent, impolite, polite uncivil wakefulness, restlessness -
sed/sid/ sess = sit, settle sin = curve SOMN/ SOP = sleep surg/sur rect = rise super/su r = above SURG/S URREC
blas,
content
mediation, intermediation, negotiation, arbitration, conciliation, intervention, interceder, arbitra provisional, intervening, pro tem, permanent
T = rise -
acting
, among
throw
in,
exclaim,
interpolate, -
speak, interpose, cut in intruder, encroacher, trespasser, invader, infiltrator, unwanted person, uninvited guest, immigrant, ceaseless, everlasting, incessant, finite perpetual, never-ending discontinuous, blinking, flashing, constant
, among -
IT, ITER = between sporadic, broken, alternating detain, hold, confine release , among INTER, IT, ITER = between insert, interpose, introduce, , among INTER = between implant, add, incorporate mutiny, rebellion, uprising, rising, , among reg/rec = related to king, revolt mediate, arbitrate, intercede, get keep away rule VEN/VE NT/VEN involved, intrude, happen bully, frighten, coerce, terrorize, encourage overawe, daunt accent, delivery, inflection, modulation, sound, pronunciation, speech-pattern, pattern, tone inflexible, obdurate, obstinate, pig-easygoing headed, wilful inflexible, unbending, complaint, flexible uncompromising, unshakable, resolute, stubborn, obdurate tract = draw, pull I = come tim = fear a
daring, gallant, valiant interest, fascinate, attract, draw, lure, tempt, tantalize, tempt, rivet, absorb, engross swamp, overwhelm, deluge, dessicate, parch, scorch engulf, submerge harden, toughen, seasoned, sensitize
unda wave -
habituate, familiarize abuse, insult, vituperation, praise expletive, swearing, curse, denunciation, censure, revilement, vilifica cajole, wheedle, wax, persuade, convince, talk, tempt inauguration divestiture revitalizing, energizing, refreshing, tiring reviving, verifying, bracing,
VEST = clothing -
rejuvenating, enlivening, restor unshakable, unassailable, vulnerable, conquerable unconquerable, indomitable, insuperable, impregnable, indestructible call up, pray to, raise, cite -
reflex, reflexive, automatic, knee- jerk, mechanical, unconditioned, spontaneous, instinctive, instin bit, mite, speck, scrap, shred, ounce, scintilla, atom, jot, title, whit, little bit, particle, frac irritable, short-tempered, dyspeptic, cantankerous irritating, annoying, vexing, pleasant, agreeable vexatious, galling, exasperating, displeasing, grating, disagreeable, repeat, recapitulate, go over again, rehearse, restate, reiterate.
wandering,
roving,
IT/ITER = between
fresh
, among -
pessimistic, sceptical. boring, tedious, dreary, mundane, fascinating, uninspiring commonplace, routine danger, peril, endangerment, safety, security. insecurity, vulnerability joke, witticism, funny remark, gag, quip, sally, pun, play on words. get rid of, throw away, chuck out, load, accept
discard, ditch, abandon chauvinism, xenophobia, isolationism, sectarianism, hawkishness, militarism, belligerence, bellicosi jocular, cheerful sad, serious gaiety, cheerfulness, cheeriness, depression, sobriety merriment, happiness, joy, lightheartedness, jolliness, joviality prudent intersection, link, joint, seam rash, injudicious -
jocus = joke -
jud = judge JUNCT/ JUG = join junct/jug = join JUNCT = join jur/jus = law, right JUR/JU S = law,
puerile, mature
right -
memento, souvenir, reminder, something to remember someone by, relic, remembrance, memorial, token. related, allied, connected, comparable, similar, like, alike, parallel, associated, corresponding, c prostrate oneself, bow, bowdown before, genuflect, bow and scrape, pay homage, show reverence, show prestige, cachet, glory, honour, status, standing, distinction, prestigiousness, fame, celebrity, re protracted, lengthy, backbreaking, painstaking contrived, stiff, strained, forced, unnatural, artificial, mannered, studied, affected, overdone, he tearful, weeping, crying, teary, sobbing, woeful, unhappy, depressed, miserable careless, lazy, lax, unenthusiastic,
unrelated
obscurity, infamy
victoriou
enthusiastic, excited
lukewarm, indifferent brief, concise, terse, incisive, verbose, long-winded compendious bemoan, bewail, deplore, regret, celebrate, rejoice. rue satirized, mocked slip, momentary failure, an end, gap theft, stealing, robbery, thievery, purloining, misappropriation stealing, robbery, thievery, purloining, housebreaking. generosity,
come to improve, strengthen pilfering, burglary, pilfering, burglary, liberality, meaner, miserliness
LAPS = slip -
bountifulness, bounty, benefaction lethargy, listlessness, weariness, vigour, energy languor, sluggishness, enervation, sloth, apathy slack, slipshod, negligent, stern, careful
freedom, scope, latitude, liberty, constraint, restriction flexibility, independence, licence bequest, inheritance, heritage, bequeathal, bestowal, benefaction, endowment, gift, patrimony, heirl beneficiary, inheritor, heir, heiress, recipient, receiver, payee, assignee sleight of hand, juggling, conjuring, magic, wizardry, illusion, dexterity. intelligible, understandable, decipherable, comprehensible,
illegible
clear horde, host, throng, multitude, crowd, drove, mass, mob, rabble, gang, swarm, flock, herd, body, pac lawful, reasonable unlawful, unreasonable
apathetic, idle, inactive, indolent vigorous, energetic, animated lazy. practical, realistic, prudent, excitable circumspect, pragmatic, wise, reasonable, sober -
defamation, calumny, misrepresentation, scandal mongering tolerant, broadminded, moderate, freethinking, laissez-faire, noninterventionist unshackle, unfetter, free
lev = raise, lift, make light lev = raise, lift, make light leg/lec/l ex = read, speak -
narrow-minded, insular, parochial LIBER = conservative confine, fetter free LIBER = free
puritan puritan
recital, repetition, list, listing, catalogue, roll, inventory. honest, accurate, exact, unembroidered, unembellished, plain cultured, erudite, learned, literary, knowledgeable hateful, detestable, abhorrent, repulsive, odious, repugnant, repellent, disgusting, revolting. backdrop
figurative
loca = place -
exemplar, ideal, inspiration; crit asymmetrical, uneven, unequal, even, level, balanced askew, crooked talkative, garrulous, rambling, taciturn
practical, pragmatic
speech -
overcast, dark, leaden, grey, sunny, bright cloudy, gloomy mass-market, tabloid, pop, highbrow, intellectual popular, intellectually undemanding, lightweight, easy to understand, acc cogent, coherent, logical, complicated
capital, -
comical, foolish, stupid, farcical, sensible nonsensical, preposterous mournful, gloomy, sad, doleful
lud/lus = play -
cheerful, joyful
leading light, inspiration, leader, nobody, plebian expert, master, dignitary, celebrity, public figure, legend an insane person sane person glossy, gleaming, radiant, dull
shimmering, glistening gruesome, grisly, grim, morbid, ghastly plotting, cunning, crafty
gory, -
simple, artless
schemes, plots, intrigues, conspiracies, designs, plans, devices, ploys, ruses, tricks, wiles. turbulence, tumult, turmoil, uproar, commotion, disorder, jumble, disarray, chaos wonderful, brilliant, outstanding, modest, tawdry, cheap
bravura,
superlative,
splendid,
tycoon
MAGN/ MAGNA /MAJ/M AS/MAX = great, big magna = big; anim = mind, spirit, soul magn/m agna = great, big -
of
genius,
stunning
success,
hurt,
cripple, -
magn/m agna/ma j/mas/m ax = great, big magnate , majesty, magnitu de, master, magnu m opus, magnific ent, magnani mous, maximu m, magnify -
disable, put out of action, lame, incapicitate, impair, mar, mutilate, motive, motivation, impetus, driving force, incentive, impulse, cause, prime mover, reason, origin, normal, conventional, ordinary, orthodox, conformist, accepted, established recognized, common, usua incomplete, gawky, clumsy, expert -
ungainly,
gauche,
inept,
lumbering
mal = bad, maliciou s, malign, malice, maligna nt, malodor ous, malevol ence, malady, anomalo us, maladroi t
solecism, misuse
troublemaker, mischief-maker, agitator, dissentient, dissident, rebel, discontent complainer, grumbl ill will, malice, evil benevolence wicked, spiteful, mean benevolent
vol = free will vol = wish, will mal = bad, maliciou s, malign, malice, maligna nt, malodor ous, malevol ence, malady, anomalo us, maladroi t mal = bad, maliciou s, malign, malice, maligna nt, malodor ous, malevol ence, malady, anomalo us, maladroi t MAL = bad dat = to give
criticize hateful, nasty, mean, malevolent, benign wicked authorization, order, permission, consent and command
compulsory, obligatory mutilate, maim, disfigure, damage, injure, crush, crumple, hack, cut about, lacerate. jostle, shove, hustle, handle roughly, push, pull; maltreat, illtreat, mistreat, abuse, maul, moles display, show, exhibit, demonstrate, evince, reveal, express, declare proposal, program
optional, discretionary -
dat = to give -
hide
MAN
exploit, control, influence, manoeuvre, engineer, steer, direct, orchestrate, choreograph intrigue, gambit, scheme predatory, rapacious, thieving, vulturine, plundering sailor, seafarer, seaman be amazed, be astonished, be surprise, be awed, wonder, stare, gape, be dumbfounded, admire, applaud pretend to be, pose as, impersonate, simulate profess to be ramble, prattle, prate, blether, blither, drivel, rattle, chatter, jabber, gabble, babble individualist, rebel, dissident, conformist dissenter
hand man = hand, manual, manuscr ipt, emancip ate, manifest , manifest o, manipul ate, manoeu vre, manicur e man = hand MAN = hand MARI = sea -
sentimental, over-emotional, cool, dry cloying, sickly, saccharine, sugary, syrupy, sickening, nauseating, mau chaos, disorder, confusion, havoc, bedlam, pandemonium, tumult, uproar, turmoil, madness, maelstrom, tinker, intrude, butt in, pry leave alone
interfering, meddling, intrusive, prying, inquisitive, officious, importunate. average, ordinary, pedestrian, outstanding
commonplace mixture, medley, blend, mix, miscellany, diversity, collection tumult, disturbance, rumpus, commotion, disorder, brawl, fracas, fight, fray genial, jovial, jolly, cheerful, happy, merry exaggerated, histrionic, extravagant, over-dramatic, overdone, over-sensational, theatrical account, historical account, history, record, chronicle, annal(s), commentary, narrative, story, rep money-oriented, grasping, greedy, avaricious, acquisitive, covetous, venal, materialistic volatile, capricious, temperamental, excitable, fickle captivated
calm, stoical
altruistic, philanthropic
fortitude, spirit, tenacity, resolve, determination, resolution, indomitability, gritty, fearless, courageous timid, timorous
average, ordinary
standard,
normal, -
environment, background, backdrop, setting, context, atmosphere, scene, location, locale, conditions menacing baleful, warning, ominous tiny, minute, microscopic, little, micro, miniature merry, high-spirited, cheerful, cheery, hilarious, gleeful, jocular muddy, oozy, slushy, slimy, swampy, marshy, boggy, fenny, sodden, slushy, saturated, squelch misunderstanding, mistake, error, misinterpretation, misconstruction, misreading, misjudgement, misc wrongdoing, evil deed, crime, felony, misconduct, offence calamity, disaster, misfortune, catastrophe epistle, note, communication,
boon
hap = by chance
memorandum little bit, small amount, particle, degree, speck, fragment, scrap, crumb, grain, morsel method of working, method, way, manner, technique, style, procedure, approach, course of action, met obsession, fixation, idea, ruling passion, consuming passion, mania, compulsion, fetish, preoccupati boredom, tedium, dullness, uniformity, ennui, sameness resolution, fortitude, resolve, backbone, spine, mettle, firmness of purpose. confusion, chaos, muddle, tangle, entanglement, imbroglio, jumble, clutter, mire caustic, trenchant, biting, acerbic, sardonic traditions, practices, habits, usages
MONO = one -
vague, uncritical -
charlatan, imposter,
fraud, trickster,
racketeer, hoaxer, sharper, quack diverse, numerous, various, homogenous varied, diversified, multiple,
multitudinous, multiplex, manifold diverse, many, numerous, varied, homogenous various, diversified, multitudinous, multiple, manifold, multifacet generosity, bountifulness, meanness, niggardliness magnanimity, lavishness, liberality grey, leaden, dull, dim, overcast, bright, sunny cloudy muffled, faint, indistinct, quiet, soft amplified softened, low, dull; hushed, whispered, lowered, stifled, su mangle, maim, disfigure, butcher, dismember, tear apart, lacerate, cripple, lame, disable, 1
hirelings opponents, adversaries the lowest point, lowest level, rock- zenith, acme, climax bottom innocent, unsophisticated, artless, sophisticated, disingenuous, ingenuous, inexperienced, worldly modest nasci = be born -
growing, embryonic, incipient, young, fledgeling, evolving, emergent, rising, dawning sorcery, (black) magic, witchcraft, wizardry, occultism, enchantment, divination, demonology, voodoi sinful, evil, iniquitous, villainous, good, admirable criminal, heinous, atrocious
counteract, undo, reverse, vindicate contradict, wipe out, -ify, disprove, make invalid favouritism, partiality, impartiality partisanship, patronage, unfairness stressful anxious, worrying, fraught, nail-biting, tense, difficult, trying, worrisome, disquieting, irritated, cross, put out, irked, galled, vexed, exasperated, infuriated, upset, displeased, offende complain, object, moan, fuss, nag, carp, cavil, grumble, grouse negativity, cynicism
paradise, heaven, Eden, bliss, hell, purgatory blessedness, ecstasy, joy, peace, serenity, tranquillity, enlightenme disagreeable, distasteful, pleasant displeasing, obnoxious, abhorrent calm, cool, unconcerned, collected, composed evasive, equivocal, temporizing, guarded, circumspect, wary, careful, prudent undistinguished, featureless, characterless, ordinary, commonplace unimportant person, person of no importance, person of no account, nobody, cipher, man of straw, not incomparable, matchless, unrivalled, unparalleled, peerless, unmatched, inimitable, unique, consumma surprised, stunned, dumbfounded, confounded, astounded, astonished, amazed remedy, cure, prescription, answer, magic formula, recipe for success weight. mediocre
distinctive, ordinary
somebody,
celebrity,
heavy -
hypothetical, theoretical, actual, genuine, real speculative, conjectural, suppositional, putative, conceptual, abstract, the new rich, parvenus, arrivistes, upstarts, social climbers,
vulgarians. probationary period, probation, trial period, test period, apprenticeship, training period, trainees toxic, poisonous, deadly, lethal, innocuous, safe, pleasant
venomous, injurious, deleterious fine distinction, subtle distinction, shade, shading, gradation, variation, modulation, degree, subt worthless, unimportant, inconsequential, valueless, trifling, trivial, insignificant, meaningless stubborn, adamant, inflexible, amenable, complaint, tractable unbending, unyielding, immovable, obstinate disguise, complicate, conceal clarify destroy, wipe out, annihilate, create, establish
OB
against OB = against -
exterminate, extirpate, demolish, eliminate, eradicate, kill, decimat unconsciousness, insensibility, stupor, stupefaction, senselessness, blankness, darkness, coma, blac offensive, detestable, nasty delightful, pleasant, charming -
OB = against servile, slavish, sycophantic, insolent, bold, impudent, defiant, seq/sec swaggering, presumptuous, cringing, deferential, grovelling, contemptuous, arrogant, spineless, crouching hardened, intim = follow declining, waning, disappearing -
conspicuous,
OB
noticeable, obvious, pronounced, unmistakable, intrusive block up, obstruct, clog, choke against -
eccentric, crank, misfit, maverick, conformist nonconformist. repulsive, repugnant, disgusting, delightful, pleasant offensive, abominable revolting, repulsive, repellent, delightful, pleasant, agreeable repugnant, disgusting, offensive disgust, abhorrence, repugnance, approval, delight revulsion, repulsion, loathing, -
detestation, hatred, hate, execrati journey, voyage, trek, travels, quest, crusade, pilgrimage, wandering, journeying. unconventional, unorthodox, unusual, eccentric, outre, idiosyncratic, strange, bizarre, weird, pecul dictatorial, meddlesome, overzealous incongruous, unsuitable, discordant, out of place, out of keeping, jarring, dissonant, inharmonious invincible, unstoppable, supreme
self-effacing harmonious
powerless
arduous, difficult, heavy, tiring, easy tedious assault, attack, offensive, aggression, advance, charge, onrush, rush obligation, burden, duty -
ONER = burden -
multi-coloured, many-hued, prismatic, rainbow-like, kaleidoscopic, iridescent, lustrous, shimmering, generous, magnanimous, tight - fisted charitable, benevolent, beneficial, big-hearted, munificent, bountiful, liber
auspicious, propitious, favourable, advantageous, right harsh, cruel, brutal, repressive, crushing, tyrannical richness, luxuriousness, grandiosity, splendour enigmatic, cryptic, abstruse, unclear, obscure, confusing, mystifying, puzzling, perplexing debauched, wild, riotous, wanton, abandoned, dissolute, depraved,
puritanical, ascetic
bacchanalian, saturnalian deep, sonorous, strong, powerful, full-toned, rich, clear, round, resonant, reverberating. -
perceived, professed, seeming, real superficial, alleged, supposed exclude, shun, spurn, reject, welcome, accept, include repudiate, boycott shout, exclamation, cry, yell, howl, whoop, roar, scream, shriek, screech. weird, queer, offbeat, freakish, grotesque, zany, eccentric, bizarre, fantastic, unusual ban, bar, prohibit, forbid, veto, embargo, boycott, make illegal, disallow, proscribe, interdict. old-fashioned, outdated, outworn, dated ancient, archaic, antiquated, obsolete, disused, behind the weird, queer, outlandish, offbeat, freakish, grotesque weird, queer, outlandish, offbeat, freakish, grotesque, quirky, zany, eccentric start, starting point, beginning, arrival, birth, origin, inception, conception, opening, launch, in laurels tribute, cheers
commonplace, -
fashionable, modern
end, conclusion
criticism
service, maintain, repair, mend, fix up, rebuild, patch up, renovate, revamp, remodel, recondition, opening move, conciliatory move, approach, advances, feeler, signal, proposal, offer, tender, sugges overconfident, conceited, cocksure, smug, haughty, supercilious, disdainful, lofty, patronizing, arr tense, agitated, nervous, edgy, edge, keyed up, worked up, neurotic, overexcited, beside oneself, di -
peaceable, non-violent, non- hostile, aggressive, belligerent aggressive, mild, gentle plaudit, exaltation, extolment, censure, calumination encomium thanks giving
DERMA = skin -
criticism
spectacle, display, ceremony, ceremoniousness, magnificence, pomp, glory, splendour, grandeur, glamo pale, white, pasty, wan, ashen flushed, rosy universal remedy, solution, cure, magic potion, answer flair, elan, vivacity, gusto endemic local, concentrated
PAN all =
DEMOS bedlam, uproar, mayhem, racket evil, controversial peace, calm uncontroversial. = people pan = all mime = imitate -
suspicious, mistrustful, distrustful, fearful, insecure equality, equivalence, uniformity, inequality sameness, consistency, correspondence, congruity, congruence, lev
dire, bad, dreadful, awful, terrible, safe, conducive, good, suitable appalling narrow-minded, insular, narrow, limited, conservative. spasm, attack, fit, burst, bout, convulsion, seizure, outburst, outbreak, eruption, flareup, access miserly, mean, niggardly, frugal
cosmopolitan, liberal. -
broad-minded, -
expert, virtuoso, master, wizard, genius, artist, old hand, adept, professional, doyen, veteran, mae noble, titled, posh -
nationalist,
jingoist,
partisan, turncoat
PATER/ PAT = father PATER/ PAT = father pec = money PEC = money -
tedious, monotonous, uneventful, tiresome, wearisome liking, fondness, preference, taste, relish, appetite, partiality, soft spot, love, passion, desire, repentant, contrite, regretful, remorseful, sorry, apologetic, rueful meditative, thinking, brooding, pondering, contemplative,
impenitent, unrepentant
preoccupied, lost in thought impecunious, impoverished, wealthy destitute, indigent, needy travels, wanderings, journeys, voyages, expeditions brusque, imperious, high-handed, brisk, abrupt, summary, commanding, authoritative, dogmatic, autocr
treacherous, duplicitous, deceitful, faithful, loyal disloyal, faithless quick, brief, hasty, token, casual careful, thorough deadly, evil, mischievous, virulent, good, healthy,
invigorating, PER = through wholesome, pure, innocuous, by, for, harmful, injurious, detrimental, advantageous, inoffensive, through out, preventing, pervasive, maligna excellent, fine, against presence, conserve, sustain, maintain, continue, eternalize perception, standpoint, viewpoint, -
sharp discomposure, trepidation, worry, derangement, quiver, shock, turmoil, tumult, disturbance, commotio prevalent, penetrating, pervading, permeating, extensive, ubiquitous, omnipresent, rife, widespread alarmed, terrified, horrified, fossilized, scared peevish, bad-tempered, illtempered, pettish, cross, impatient, irritable, moody, sulky, snappish, c charitable, generous, considerate
SPEC/S PIC/SP ECT = look, see inattentive, dull spec/spi c/spect = look, see peace, quietness, tranquility, turb = composure, quietude, silence, shake, moderation, repression, apathy, inertia whirling -
good-humoured,
apathetic, cold, cool, imperturbable, lethargic, passive, placid, sluggish, stoical, stolid, torpid
bogus, not genuine, sham, false, authentic, genuine fake, fraudulent, forged, feigned, spurious, counterfeit, pseudo; i face, features, countenance, profile, expression, facial expression masterpiece, magnum opus, masterwork, tour de force, showpiece, prize, gem, jewel, jewel in the crow inadequate, insufficient, tiny, small, minimal, trifling, paltry, pitiful, miserly, miserable, negli hold down, pin down, press down, restrain, constrain, hold fast, -
immobilize, tie, bind, rope, fasten developer, innovator, ground- breaker, trailblazer, pathfinder, founder, front runner, architect expe fantasy, false hope, illusion, delusion, daydream, reverie, mirage, chimera intriguing, stimulating, interesting, bland, insipid, dull fascinating, colourful calm down, conciliate, mollify, enrage
soothe, appease, assuage calm, equable, tranquil, excitable, temperamental imperturbable, unexcitable mournful, sad, wistful, doleful, pathetic, pitiful, melancholic, sorrowful, unhappy, wretched, woefu hackneyed, overused, banal, original, fresh clichd, trite, commonplace credible, reasonable, believable, unlikely, improbable likely, feasible, tenable, probable, possible, conceivable, imagin uncultivated, unrefined, lowbrow, refined, cultivated, sophisticated rustic, coarse, uncouth
peace -
unconditional, unlimited, unrestricted, unqualified, absolute, complete, sweeping, comprehensive, pl excess, glut, surfeit, superfluity, dearth, scarcity surplus, inundation plunge, tumble, drop, sink, slump rise rich person, capitalist, tycoon, magnate, nabob, millionaire, billionaire, multimillionaire, nouveau balance, equilibrium, control, grace, gracefulness, presence difference, separation, opposition, contradiction, antithesis, duality, antagonism pansophist, oracle contemplate, deliberate, -
PLE full -
congruity, conformity
ignoramus
muse, -
brood densely populated, heavily uninhabited, deserted populated, thickly populated, heavily settled, crowded, congested, packed omen, sign, indication, presage, warning, forewarning, harbinger, augury, signal, promise, threat, m imagine, conceive, speculate, -
to attach -
PON/PO S = put,
conjecture future generations, succeeding generations, those who come after us, the future. clean, filtered -
place -
mixture, assortment, collection, selection, assemblage, medley, miscellany, melange, mix, variety, m 1
uncertain, insecure, unreliable, unsure, unpredictable, risky, hazardous area, zone, sector, district, section, quarter, region rule out, stop, prohibit, disqualify, exclude bright, talented, gifted ancestor, herald, predecessor, antecedent, pioneer, originator preference, partiality, liking, tendency, weakness, taste susceptibility, proneness, tendency, liability, inclination, disposition, vulnerability, weakness. predestine, destine, fate, doom, foredoom, predetermine, prescribe choice, right, sanction, due
safe, secure
permit slow -
before -
foreshadow, portend, augur, prophesy psychic, clairvoyant, discerning, perceptive overcome, win through, reign, fail succeed be evasive, be vague, cavil, lie, temporize self-righteous, smug, broad-minded, permissive sanctimonious, moralistic, sententious, prudish, puritanical, prim, strait-lac primitive, prehistoric, ancient, modern archaic, primal ancient, earliest, first, prehistoric, modern antediluvian, antique, primeval, primitive, primal
perfect, pure, spotless, faultless, dirty, spoilt unspoiled, untouched investigate, query, explore, -
pri/prim = first PROB/P ROV = truth, survey, prod prove integrity, uprightness, rectitude untrustworthiness PROB/P ROV = trust, prove liking, inclination, tendency, unconcern, neutrality, indifference CLIV = leaning, disposition, propensity, bent, bias, penchant, predispositio unbending, unyielding wasteful, slope, lean -
improvident, imprudent, thriftless irreverent, wicked, irreligious, pious sacrilegious, disrespectful offer, tender, present, extend, refuse, withdraw give, submit, volunteer, suggest, propose, put forward; hold out. excessive, overflowing, lavish, prodigal, extravagant, abundant, liberal ancestors, forefathers, forebears
scarce, meagre, insufficient, fus = inadequate, scanty, limited, curtailed pour gen = birth, race, creation predecessor, ancestor gen = birth, race, creation -
inexhaustible, flowery,
protracted, long-winded
tendency, proclivity,
inclination,
partiality, -
prognostication, divination, augury proximity, closeness, nearness, adjacency, contiguity, vicinity. make illegal, bar, veto, disallow, include prescribe rule out, exclude, forbid hero, leading role, central character variable, mutable, kaleidoscopic constant, consistent etiquette, practice, set of rules minor character
original, first example, first model, master, mould, template, framework, pattern, type, design, gui extend, prolong, stretch out, drag concise, brief out, spin out, expand, lengthen prolonged, extended, endless
shortened, curtailed
protuberance, extension opportune, advantageous, inopportune favourable, propitious irritation, frustration, annoyance
thrust -
skilfulness, expertise, inability, ineptitude effectiveness, mastery, facility, ability, capability, capacity, genius, adr deputy, representative, substitute, delegate, agent, surrogate,
attorney, ambassador
name, nom de plume fatuous, infantile, inane, immature mature, sensible pilfered, looted, thieved, robbed claim, lay claim, profess, pretend, set oneself up (as), appear, seem, allege. sell, supply, provide, furnish, cater, retail, deal in, carry, handle, auction, peddle, hawk timorousness, timidity, cowardliness, fearfulness picturesque, charming, sweet, attractive, pleasantly -
quad/qu ar/quat = four, onefourth quer/qu es/quis/ quire = question QUER/ QUES/Q UIS/QUI RE = question quint = five -
nauseous, nauseated, bilious, sick funny, peculiar, curious, bizarre, ordinary, conventional, normal weird thwart, subdue, repress, bring about, prompt suppress, abolish complaining, peevish, fretful, agreeable fretting, tetchy, censorious,
epitome, embodiment, personification, ideal, soul, heart, perfect example epitome, embodiment, prototype, paragon, ideal idiosyncrasy, peculiarity, oddity, false, fictional eccentricity, foible, whim, notion, conceit, vagary, caprice, fan idealistic, romantic, extravagant, un business like, visionary
ordinary, average, normal, unusual, exciting mainstream, modest, plain, simple extreme, fanatical, overzealous, violent, maniacal, wild, passionate haggard, gaunt, hollow-eyed, drawn, pinched, tired, fatigued, drained, exhausted, washed out, unwell consequence, result, aftermath, outcome, effect, upshot, issue, sequel, complication, development, i berserk, out of control, wild, violent, frenzied, running amuck, rioting. sour, stale, rank, putrid, old
healthy
fresh
tirade, harangue, diatribe, broadside, verbal onslaught. usorious, extortionate, mercenary, generous materialistic bond, understanding, affinity, link, connection, empathy reconciliation, increased understanding, agreement, cooperation, harmonization, softening ecstatic, joyful, joyous, elated, bored, indifferent euphoric, transported, rhapsodic, ravished, enchanted, enthusiasti rare person / thing, rare bird, wonder, marvel, nonpareil, non such, one of a kind; anomaly, curiosi devastated, ruined, wrecked, gibberish, rambling, babbling, wild talk, incoherent talk, delirium. reject, spurn, refuse, decline, repudiate, disdain refute, deny, disprove, invalidate, negate defiant, rebellious, mutinous, wilful, perverse renounce, forswear, disavow, deny, repudiate, abjure, relinquish, abandon
port = to carry -
accessible,
interested, sympathetic, friendly open-minded, responsive, resistant, unresponsive flexible, amenable, interested, attuned, susceptible, impressionable obscure, rare, esoteric, abstruse, commonplace arcane, recondite cloistered, withdrawn, ascetic, -
cap/capt /cept = to take, hold, sieze, receive, catch CEPT = receive, catch, seize clud/clus /claus/cl ois = cloister, cluster, reclusiv e -
secluded, solitary obscure, abstruse, arcane, esoteric option, possibility, alternative, resort, hope, remedy, choice accusation (s), counter charge (s), counterattack (s), retaliation (s) integrity, morality, correctness, decency recovering, convalescing, improving, mending, regaining, recovering evocative, suggestive, reminiscent, remindful unnecessary, extra, neeedless
immorality -
rect = straight -
necessary
unda wave -
wayward, wilful, perverse, recalcitr disprove, rebut, confute, confirm demolish, explode, debunk, discredit, invalidate kingly, princely, majestic, low, poor, magnificent, splendid, noble,
humble,
rule, administration, organization, management, command, system, establishment revert, retrogress, relapse, lapse, progress, improve backslide, slip back, drift back, subside, sink back, deteriorat restate, recap, retell -
answer, reply, response, retort, riposte, counter, sally revive, revitalize, renew, enfeeble regenerate, restore. deterioration, go back to capitulate, yield, accede, harden
acquiesce, soften, melt, weaken. persistent, continuing, constant, short-lived, irresolute, intermittent continual, unabated, incessant renounce, give up, part with, give keep, retain away, hand over, turn over, lay down, let go of, recall, recollect -
protest, complain, expostulate, reprimand, reproach, reprove, upbraid, berate, scold traitor, defector, deserter, turncoat loyalist
er -
keep, honour
revoke, rescind, cancel, reverse, introduce, enact, ratify abrogate, annul, -ify, invalidate, render invalid, quash, aboli top off, restock, reload stuffed, complete, abounding, sated deplete
supplied, hungry
deplorable, disgraceful, creditable, praiseworthy, good discreditable, blameworthy, culpable, wrong, bad, shameful, dishonourable, rebuke, admonish, chastise, praise, commend, compliment chide, upbraid, reprove, reproach counterattack, counter-stroke, revenge, vengeance, retribution, requital, recrimination rogue, rascal, scoundrel, villain, wretch, rake fame, renown, distinction, stature, eminence repayment, reward, return, payment, recompense, reparation. abrogate, annul, countermand
enforce
sens/se nt = feel,
pliant,
tough, rigid
pliant,
tough, rigid
durable
ult
open,
approachable,
alert compensation, recompense, reparation, damages, indemnity, reimbursement, repayment, remuneration. taciturn, uncommunicative, unforthcoming, restrained, quiet, silent taciturn, uncommunicative, unforthcoming, restrained, quiet, silent entourage, escort, company, attendant, staff, personnel, suite, aides, associates. rejoin, snap, rejoinder
talkative
talkative, communicative
tors, tort = twist grad, gress = to step, to go retro = backwar d spec/spi c/spect = look, see -
traditional,
retrospective, forward-looking
negative, forward-looking
daydream, trance, fantasy, vision, fancy, hallucination, musing, inattention regress, lapse, slip back -
criticize,
censure,
attack, inveigh, flay lengthy process, fuss, bother, commotion, trouble, ado, pother retort, counter, rejoinder, sally, return, retaliation, answer, reply bawdy, indecent, ribald, racy, broad, earthy, spicy, suggestive, titillating, improper, naughty, ind split, rent, ruptured, severed, torn united, integrated apart
mesmerized, transfixed ornate, fancy, very elaborate curlicued, over elaborate, extravagant, baroque, fussy, busy, ostentat celebrate, revel, carouse, frolic, romp, have fun, make merry plump, stout, fat, corpulent, thin, skinny curved rosy, glowing, flushed, healthy- pale looking sorrowful, regretful, apologetic, happy, unrepentant sorry, remorseful, shamefaced, sheepish, contrite, repentant disruption, spoiling, ruining, wrecking, undermining, filibustering, impairment, damage, subversion. sentimental, over-sentimental, over-emotional, mawkish, cloying, sickly, sugary, sickening, nauseati profane, blasphemous, impious, pious, respectful sinful, irreverent, irreligious, godless, ungodly, unholy, and disres untouchable, holy, invidable impious
charge, sortie, foray, thrust, drive, offensive, attack, raid, assault, descent, blitz healthy, beneficial, wholesome unhealthy beneficial, advantageous, unwelcome, irrelevant profitable, productive, helpful, useful, valuable, worthwhile, practical, smug, pious, holier-than-thou humble
blessedness,
inviolability, -
sacredness, purity composure, equanimity, perturbation equilibrium, aplomb, poise infirmary, health resort, clinic, hospice mocking,
satirical,
sarcastic, -
stroll, amble, wander, meander, drift, maunder, walk, ramble, promenade. intellectual, scholar, sage, ignoramus, fool philosopher, thinker social skill, social grace, urbanity, awkwardness, gaucheness urbaneness, suaveness, finesse, sophistication, poise, aplomb, saying, maxim, proverb, aphorism, axiom, adage, motto, epigram, dictum, gnome division, split, rift, breach, rupture, mainstream, orthodox break, separation, severance,
estrangement, alienation contemptuous, derisive, derisory, admiring, respectful withering, mocking, scoffing, sneering, scathing, snide, disparagi survey, scan, investigation glance, cursory look abusive, vituperative, derogatory, disparaging, denigratory distress, grieve, sadden, make miserable/wretched, upset, trouble, harrow, cause anguish to, afflict bigoted, dogmatic, partial broad-minded serene, tranquilize, calm, demure, agitated
cool
deskbound, sitting
active
treason,
agitation,
subversion, obedience
provocative, inflammatory. diligent, careful, meticulous, nonchalant thorough, assiduous, attentive, industrious isolate, separate, set aside, keep integrate apart isolate, keep apart, set apart, set integrate aside impression, resemblance, faade, -
awake, unconscious
responsive, conscious continuation, consequence, forerunner, prelude outcome, result beatific, sublime, rapturous, demonic ecstatic, joyful, rapt, ethereal,
greg = herd, crowd se = apart, away simu/si mi = same, similar sen = old SENS/S ENT = feel, think seq/sec = follow -
pure innocent, cherubic, saintly, a pretence, fake act, fiction reality, genuiness simulation, imposture chaotic, disorganized, muddled, efficient, organized confused embarrassed, uncomfortable, self- unabashed conscious, shamefaced, ashamed adjourned, postponed -
determined, hell-bent, committed, half-hearted, lackadaisical unswerving, unwavering, undeviating, resolute, purposeful, set, fi
menacing, threatening, ominous, forbidding trickery, swindling, fraudulence, unscrupulousness trickery, swindling, fraudulence, unscrupulousness, underhandedness, chicanery, machinations lurk, loiter, hide, creep, sneak, slink, sidle, slope, prowl defamatory, denigratory, disparaging, derogatory, libellous, pejorative, false, untrue, scandalous insulting, disparaging, belittling, derogatory, disrespectful, denigratory, uncomplimentary, pejorat complacent, self-congratulatory, superior, puffedup, pleased with oneself, self-approving, well plea disparaging, derogatory,
probity
complimentary
complimentary, sympathetic
faux pas, gaffe, impropriety, infelicity, slip, error, blunder, miscalculation concern, care, attentiveness, mindfulness, consideration, considerateness, thoughtfulness, solicitou privacy, seclusion, isolation company
dark, dull, drab, dingy, shady, bright restrained, solemn solemn, earnest, serious, grave, cheerful sober, unsmiling, poker-faced, stern, grim, dour, humourless, gloom drowsy, dozy wide-awake
somn/so p = sleep
drowsy, dozy
wide awake
equivocation somnolent, sedative, calmative, tranquilizing, narcotic, opiate, drowsy, sleepy, somniferous sleazy, seamy, unsavoury, shoddy, vile, foul, tawdry, debased, degenerate, corrupt, dishonest. emotional, deep, deeply felt, profound, fervent, heartfelt, sincere, passionate, meaningful, signifi scarce, meagre, bare, light
invigorating
high-minded, respectable
matter of fact
dense
abstemious, economical, austere lavish intermittent, fitful, irregular, sporadic, erratic, occasional, infrequent periodic misleading, deceptive, false, fallacious, unsound, casuistic, sophistic. threat, menace, shadow, cloud, vision, prospect, danger, peril, fear, dread. angry, wrathful, cross, peevish, petulant, irascible booty, loot, plunder, ill-gotten gains, haul, pickings, takings spry, energetic, active, spirited, animated dirty, filthy, grimy, repulsive, sordid tall and -
spers/sp ar = scatter -
lethargic, -
dignified,
striking, stately, majestic, noble, magnificent, splendid, impressive, law, regulation, enactment, act, bill, decree, edict, rule, ruling, resolution, promulgation, dictum high decibel, booming muffled loud, booming, thundering, quiet, soft thunderous -
impassive, phlegmatic, unemotional, calm, placid, unexcitable, apathetic, uninterested, unimaginativ prim and proper, prim, pradish, priggish, puritanical, moralistic, prissy, mimsy, victorian, conven harsh, raucous, rough, rasping, jarring harsh, raucous, rough, rasping, jarring, loud, shrill, screeching piercing, unmelodious strict, firm, rigid, rigorous, harsh, tough, inflexible amazing, astounding, astonishing, extraordinary, remarkable, wonderful, prodigious, phenomenal, stag gloom, darkness
permissive, broad-minded
happiness
impede, hinder, obstruct, thwart, assist, help foil charming, sophisticated, unsophisticated, rude debonair, urbane, worldly, polished, refined, poised dignified, civilized, subdue, vanquish liberate exalted, elevated, noble, lofty, poor, lowly, ordinary awesome, magnificent unconscious, concealed, hidden, conscious unintentional unconscious, concealed, hidden, conscious, explicit unintentional subconscious,
unconscious, explicit
terra/terr e = land,
cavernous disruptive, troublemaking, sophisticated, cosmopolitan. inflammatory, insurgent, insurrectionary, unremarkable, undistinguished, threaten, challenge, weaken, strengthen destabilize, sabotage
earth -
challenge,
weaken,
threaten, stabilize
relief, -
support permeate, spread over, imbue, fill, load lavish, opulent, luxurious, magnificent, resplendent, gorgeous, splendid, rich, expensive haughty, arrogant, patronizing, disdainful, scornful, condescending, pompous, stuckup redundant, surplus, unnecessary, unessential, excessive administer, manage,
humble
super/su r =
necessary
direct, -
deficit
surplus, abundance, oversupply, lack, dearth superfluity, overdose, glut, deluge bad-tempered, ill-natured, good-natured, friendly, pleasant grumpy, glum, crotchety, prickly, cantankerous, irascible, splenetic. exceptional, extraordinary, remarkable, striking, phenomenal, rare, great, supreme, sublime, consumm check, observation, reconnaissance, scrutiny, supervision, vigilance, watch daring, romantic, heroic, daredevil, swaggering, dashing, adventurous, rakish, bold, valiant, valoro severe, extreme, serious, drastic, harsh interdependent opus, masterpiece, concerto mediocre, poor
timid, unadventurous
sonata, -
sym/syn = same,
abstract, summation inferred, implicit, understood, explicit unstated, implied untalkative, uncommunicative, talkative, loquacious quiet, aloof, unsociable perceptible, palpable, concrete, intangible physical, affectionate lateral, divergent, at a tangent
central
late, unpunctual, belated, delayed, punctual, early dilatory repetition, repetitiveness, reiteration, redundancy, superfluity, periphrasis, iteration, duplicatio gaudy, flashy, garish, loud tasteful, refined audacity, boldness, shyness, bashfulness audaciousness, nerve, effrontery, impudence, impertinence cheek, gall, mild, clement, pleasant, extreme agreeable, benign of time, sequential, earthly, spiritual secular defensible, justifiable, defendable, indefensible, untenable supportable, sustainable obstinate, resolute, persistent, slack, weak
tempor = time -
insistent, dogged, determined principle, belief, doctrine, precept, creed, credo, article of faith, dogma, canon, rule, theory, co slight, insubstantial, flimsy, convincing, substantial, strong negligible, weak unenthusiastic, apathetic, half- enthusiastic hearted, indifferent, cool, luke warm, uninterested, unconcerned, of incurable, lethal, mortal, life threatening, visual display unit
TERM = end
land,
ground,
territory, -
topography, landscape abrupt, brief, brusque, compact, long-winded, verbose, rambling concentrated, crisp testament, proof, evidence, attestation, witness, confirmation, verification, corroboration. grumpy, ill-tempered, ill-natured, good-humoured ill-humoured, dyspeptic, irritable, tetchy, irascible, peevish, c conversation, dialogue, consultation, colloquy providence, prudence, canniness, carefulness, economy, economizing, saving, scrimping, frugality, ab agony, pangs, suffering, torture, torment, anguish, distress, hardship, struggle tone, sound, sound quality, voice, colour, tonality, resonance, ring scared, timid, fearful, afraid, shy, apprehensive prodigy nominal, formal, official, ceremonial, token, puppet, theoretical, purported, supposed, ostensible. silliness, fooling, clowning, capering, capers, antics, pranks, tricks, buffoonery, skylarking, nons profligacy, extravagance
tim fear -
dull, sluggish, inactive, numb, active stupid, tedious, boring, uninteresting, spiritless, vapid, vacuous, hot, sweltering, sultry, scorching, cold, cool, wet boiling, parching. twisting, meandering, circuitous, straight indirect noxious, deadly, venomous, harmless contaminated defame, slander, malign vilify -
defame, slander, misrepresent, praise, overrate malign, vilify temporary, passing, momentary, lasting, permanent, durable, enduring, persistent, chronic, short, brief, impermanent perpetual, unending, incessant momentary, brief, passing, permanent transient, ephemeral, temporary, short-lived lucent, lucid, clear, see-through, opaque semi-transparent become known, become apparent, be revered, be disclosed, come to light, emerge, come out, get out, b interchange, exchange, switch. swap(round), transfer, reverse, invert, rearrange, turn about/around quavering, quivering, trembling, steady
trans =
shaky, wobbly incisive, cutting, pointed, piercing, vague penetrating, sharp, keen, acute, acerbic, pungent nervousness, unease, anxiety, confidence consternation, apprehension, -
foreboding, concern trouble, worry, anxiety, burden, affliction, ordeal trouble, worry, anxiety, burden, ordeal, trial in a moment, in a minute, in a short-time, in a flash, in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, ri -
petty,
trifling,
small,
TRI three DENT teeth piddling, great, large, massive, ponderous, via
= ; = =
insignificant, frivolous, diminutive, heavy, important, serious, grave, slight, scanty, meagre, inap consequential, mighty, ample, si absenteeism, non-attendance, absence, playing truant. defiant, aggressive, antagonistic, cooperative, friendly, amicable belligerent, pugnacious way -
disordered, unstable, tumultuous, orderly in turmoil, chaotic, disorderly bombastic, pompous, overblown, simple, plain inflated, affected, pretentious, grandiose, wickedness, immortality, virtue, honour corruption, corruptness, vice, degeneracy, evil, baseness protection, sponsorship, guidance, support omnipresent, all pervasive, rife prevalent insult, slight, bitterness, resentment, aversion, alienation, detestation accord, unity, unison, concordance agreed, undivided, undisputed agreed, undivided, undisputed
rare, scarce -
impregnable, invulnerable, impenetrable, inviolable, invisible unconquerable, unattachable, secure, by surprise, unexpectedly, without warning, abruptly, suddenly, unprepared,off-guard, cold, redhand unrestricted, free, unchained amoral, unprincipled, unscrupulous, dishonourable, dishonest, corrupt immoral, unethical uncivilized, uncultured, uncultivated, unrefined,
assailable, defenceless
unpolished common, low, cross. sycophantic, ingratiating, servile blunt, no-nonsense obsequious, fawning grovelling, subservient, wheedling, cajoling unemotional, unaffectionate, demonstrative, gushing impassive, dispassionate, restrained, reserved, unresponsive, unmoved,
undertone, overtone, suggestion, connotation, implication, intimation, hint, nuance, trace, suspicio ripple, swell, surge, heave steady, flat resolute, determined, dogged, unsteady, wavering tenacious, resolute, staunch independent joint natural, unlaboured, easy, unaffected, unforced, uncontrived, unmannered, unstilted, unpretentious, unanticipated, unforeseen, unpredictable, surprising, inopportune, untimely, unseasonable, ill-timed cumbersome, unmanageable, unmanoeuvrable, awkward, difficult, clumsy, ungainly; massive, heavy, heft unusual, uncommon, unaccustomed, uncustomary, unfamiliar, unprecedented, atypical, untypical, abnorm parvenu, arriviste, nouveau riche, vulgarian, status seeker, social climber polished, sophisticated, cultured, refined, stylish, debonair, elegant escort, accompany, help, assist, take, sow, see, lead, conduct, guide, steer, pilot, shepherd, convo fanciful, unrealistic dither, waver, teeter, temporize, hesitate, oscillate, fluctuate stupid, blank, dim, inane, unintelligent gap, space, absence, lack, deficiency, blank, lacuna drifter, wanderer, tramp, beggar -
trained, professional
manageable, dainty
urb city -
quirk, idiosyncrasy, peculiarity, oddity, eccentricity beggar, tramp, nomadic, itinerant spirit, bravery, nerve, heroism, cowardice fearlessness, boldness, gallantry
rear
rout, crush, defeat, subdue insipid, uninspired, colourless, lively, colourful, exciting uninteresting, feeble, flat, dead, dull, boring, tedious, uninspiri flecked, dappled, spotted uniform
VAL/VAI L = value, strength VAN = front VAN = front VICT/VI NC/VAN O = conquer -
vari
different, covert, surreptitious, hidden, concealed, disguised, camouflaged, masked, suppressed, underlying, un corrupt, bribable, dishonest, honourable, honest fraudulent, mercenary revere, reverence, respect, worship, adulate, hallow, deify, idolize, hold sacred, exalt, honour, es truth, accuracy, creditability, honesty, candor truthfulness, accuracy, correctness, exactness, preicision, realism, authenticity, faithfulness, fid faithfully, exactly, precisely, literally, accurately prolix, repetitive, talkative adjudication, judgement, opinion various -
despise
reality, actuality
fiction
unsteadiness, -
screen, assess, evaluate, appraise, examine, look over, review, consider, scrutinize, study, inspect annoying, vexing, irritating, irksome, displeasing, infuriating, maddening, exasperating, galling, r workable, feasible, practicable, applicable, usable, operable, operational, possible, within reach, indirect, second-hand, derived
impracticable
substitute change, alteration, unpredictability, fluctuation foul, nasty, unpleasant, bad, disagreeable, horrid, horrible, dreadful abominable, atrocious, offens condemnation, censure, criticism, denunciation acrimonious, baleful, bitter, deadly features, faade
pleasant
mental picture, hallucination, image, visualization, idea, revelation panorama, scene, seascape, outlook, landscape liveliness, vigor,
animation, listlessness
strength, verve, life, vivacity acrimonious, bitter, caustic, pleasant, kind mordant, acerbic revile, upbraid, lambaste, praise, extol reprimand, castigate full of life, bubbly, spirited, unenthusiastic energetic, effervescent, cheerful, chirpy colorful, stunning, vibrant glowing, flamboyant, dramatic, dull, boring brilliant,
life, alive
strident, enthusiastic, noisy desire, decision, choice, preference, option capacious, commodious, roomy, spacious, ample, full, big, large, sizeable, immense, vast, generous, hungry, ravenous, gluttonous, rapacious, greedy, big, avid grant, give, accord, award, offer, hand, confer on, bestow on relinquish, renounce, give up, abandon, reject, surrender, yield,
VOR = eat -
cede, do without, dispense with. wilful, self-willed, headstrong, well behaved, docile stubborn, obstinate, obdurate, creepy, eerie, ghostly, mysterious, preternatural, scary coax, cajole, inveigle, lure, induce, blarney, entice, charm, tempt, beguile, flatter, persuade, inf stimulate, excite, arouse, rouse, dull, spoil. kindle, trigger, spark, quicken, waken, stir, inspire, animate, fa beneficial, healthful, hygienic, insalubrious salubrious out of breath, breathless, gasping for breath, panting, puffing. regretful, nostalgic, yearning, longing, plaintive, rueful, melancholic, sad, mournful accustomed, used, given, inclined, in the habit of. ordinary, average, run-of-the-mill, extraordinary, exceptional mainstream, conventional, unremarkable, unexceptional, unpretent
anger, rage, fury, annoyance, happiness, good humour indignation, outrage, pique, chagrin, vexation, exasperation fanaticism, zeal, zealousness, apathy extremism, radicalism enthusiasm, gusto, relish, avidity, distaste, aversion zeal
Usage Do not abase yourself by giving statements that can lower your image. I am abashed by public demonstration of love by
During the process of abbreviation sometimes the spirit of narration can go off. The old king expressed a desire to abdicate the throne.
free from his abductors. He is depressed and that is the root cause of his
aberrant behaviour. Abetment of a crime should also be deemed a punishable crime. The motion was not immediately okayed; it was kept in
abeyance till the CEOs arrival. I abhor jokes that demean women or are racist.
Abject poverty has made some educated youth also to take up crime as a career. The king abjured the throne and also declared that he
would become an ascetic soon. He used to sing the latest film songs while taking his morning ablutions.
He abnegated his place in the team so that his younger brother could get a chance to play. Some educationists feel that at least at the primary
aboriginals in the parliament. The attempt to assassinate the diplomat was aborted by the armed forces. The burglars attempt to loot the bank was an abortive
one. Although the earth abounds in natural resources, we must be judicious in using them. His skin got abraded when he fell from his bike. His abrasive remarks can rattle even the calmest man on earth. I normally carry the abridged version of my favourite
dictionary wherever I go. The old law needs to be abrogated and an absolutely new law must take its place. The cut made on the skin by a doctor is called an abscission. The bank robbers are still absconding. Some one has rightly said, Absolute power corrupts absolutely. He was absolved of all the charges.
The court absolved the officer of all the charges and asked the concerned department to take him back into service.
I abstained from voting as I felt that none of the candidates deserved to be elected for the prestigious post. He believes in simple living, particarly, having an
abstemious diet, and leading a life based on ideals. His lectures were too abstract for the students who were thirsting for practical inputs. His abstruse philosophical utterances could not be
comprehended by the common man. There is an abundance of talent all around the country, exclaimed the new coach. What is disturbing is that a wine shop abuts the school.
The teams abysmal performance was duly criticised by the press. I finally had to accede to my daughters demand for a
computer. The best part of this organisation is that even the CEO is very accessible. Marlon Brandos
fantastic
performance
in
The
Godfather, won him worldwide acclaim. Michael Jordan has won many accolades in several basketball tournaments for his outstanding performance. Although Phillip is a very querulous person, he has an
accommodating wife. The two warring groups have finally signed an accord. Two armed men accosted the bus driver on the highway when he stopped to have his dinner. The amateur painter, equipped with all the accoutrements of painting, aspired to create a master piece on the lines of the Monalisa. Since you are late you will now have to pay the bill along with the interest accrued on it.
the leaders constantly indulged in acerbic speeches. Fielding seems to be the Achilles heel of the Indian cricket team. Mr. Smiths Achille's heel was that he was too gullible
and could be easily duped. The special effects in Star Wars marked the acme of perfection of cinematic special effects. By sheer dint of hard work she reached the acme of her career at a fairly young age. Not wanting to create a controversy he acquiesced in
his boss impractical suggestions. The fond husband acquiesced in buying a mink coat for his wife. The acquittal of the notorious criminal sparked off a controversy. The acrid smell of ammonium nitrate inflames my
The sharp detective remarked that the acrophobic girl could not have committed suicide by jumping from the twentieth floor; somebody must have pushed her. The reason for them to cast aspersions against their colleague was actuated by jealousy By sheer dint of hard work and sharp business acumen he rose to the position of a successful business magnate within a short time. Due to his sheer diligence coupled with shrewd business acumen he became a successful industrialist. I find the adage, A friend in need is a friend indeed, somewhat ambiguous.
Although I explained the situation very clearly to him, he still had an addled expression on his face. The argument is adduced with evidences in order to make it more tenable. Dorothys adept handling of the situation pleased her boss very much. Every citizen of the country must adhere to the laws of
the land. The court adjourned the case. A senior bureaucrat was appointed as an arbitrator to adjudicate the contentious issue. Physiotherapy is an essential adjunct to drugs in
excellent orator who can speak adlib on any topic. She was administered a palliative by the doctor, to
ease her pain. The traffic cop admonished the motorist for violating
traffic rules. She decided to come to the actual point without much
as he was before.
The advent of new computers made some workers feel that machines would replace them. Many commercial movies are full of unbelievable adventitious happenings. She is a level-headed person who maintains her composure even in adversity. This event is being held under the aegis of T.I.M.E
Being an affable and gregarious person she made a lot of friends and very soon adjusted herself to the new atmosphere. A group of students was taken into custody by the
police for causing an affray at the college campus. The suburbs of the city were an agglomeration of shanties in all its poverty and squalor. You are aggravating the situation by grieving so much over such a petty issue. Students were aggrieved
by
the
sudden
and
unprecedented hike in tuition fees. The city was agog with the rumour that the notorious criminal had escaped from police custody. The party accepted the deal with alacrity.
when funds are scarce. The rebels formed an alliance with the students group.
surroundings. Miltons magnum opus, Paradise Lost has several allusions to the Bible.
He is my alter ego.
India, which is a land of diverse cultures, is a curious amalgam of the traditional and the modern. Although he is an amateur artist his works show great promise. Janice has ambivalent reactions about her new job.
Naxals ambushed and killed ten policemen who were on patrol duty. Mahatma Gandhi strived relentlessly to ameliorate the lot of the downtrodden sections of society. She was a hard-core feminist whose chief mission in life was to ameliorate the status of women. The United Nations was not successful in promoting
amity between the belligerent nations. He has been suffering from amnesia ever since he
sustained a serious head injury. The President refused to grant amnesty to the convict.
With so much of violence all around one wonders whether Gandhian philosophy is an anachronism today. There was complete anarchy after the assassination of
the President.
His acts of bravery, as a commander of the British Army, made him a legend in the annals of military history. Lethal weapons have the capacity to annihilate the
entire human race. Although newspapers are expected to be critical, anodyne reporting is desirable.
purpose of sport itself. The doctor intended to take into account the antecedents of the disease before starting his treatment. Capital punishment sometimes sounds like an
antediluvian concept to me. It is said that walking is an antidote for all ailments both
somatic and psychological. Inequality is the antithesis of egalitarianism. Although he had led a very active life in his youth, with age and ill health he has now become apathetic and rather senile. Being an orator par excellence, he can deliver any speech with aplomb. Though inspiring yet it is obvious that the stories about
his achievements were mostly apocryphal. He retired when he was at the apogee of his career so that people remembered him forever. Her acting career reached its apotheosis when she enacted the role of Helen of Troy.
The social worker was so moved by the appalling living conditions of the slum dwellers that he vowed to ameliorate their lot. The ancient Indian texts, the Upanishads are
appendages to the Vedas. Her appetite has been impaired after a recent bout of
illness. Experts of the intelligence department have apprised the government of a possible terrorist attack in the capital. His flawless speech received widespread approbation.
not the appropriate time to think of employee welfare. One must avoid taking arbitrary decisions and never venture into anything before weighing the pros and cons. Most primates are arboreal animals. Our country is the archetype of a secular society.
The ardour and the dedication with which he performs the work assigned to him is worthy of emulation. After the arduous journey I must have slept for about twelve hours. The argot of
college
students
is
difficult
to
comprehend. Although he was initially an arrant coward, he gradually overcame his fears and became more confident.
celebrity club. Her childlike artlessness endeared her to one and all.
The cherubic young girl endeared herself to everyone with her artlessness. His ascent to fame and wealth was the result of his diligence and determination. He gave up his opulent life for he now preferred to lead an ascetic existence. Do not ascribe ulterior motives to children.
After witnessing the gory sight he began to sweat and his face looked ashen. The company resorted to cheap and asinine publicity
which little helped in boosting its sales. She remarked with asperity that she did not need my advise. Dont cast aspersions on anyones character.
One must always aspire to reach ones chosen goal in life. Abraham Lincolns first assay into politics was a disaster. He is an assiduous worker and an asset to the
company. The lovers arranged a secret assignation in a remote part of the town. Though I am not an atheist, yet sometimes, I am not very sure about the modern day ideas of godliness.
Having lived a corrupt and immoral life he has now turned to spirituality to make atonement for the sins he has committed He is suffering from muscular atrophy.
Antibiotics are administered to a person suffering from infections in order to attenuate the bacteria and viruses responsible for causing the infection. Being in the show business, she is au fait with the
latest fashion. The Principal was shocked at the audacity and impudence of some of his students. Although she was initially nervous while addressing the august gathering, very soon she began to feel at ease and started speaking eloquently. I consider it my privilege to address this august
an austere life. People rebelled against the autocrat who had been
tyrannizing them for a long time. The doctors left no stone unturned to save the patient,
but to no avail. Her avant-garde works won critical acclaim. The disgruntled patron averred that he would never support an upcoming artist in future. I have an aversion for sweetmeats.
amazing collection of several antique pieces. The scenic beauty and serenity of the hill station was
awe-inspiring. The mountaineers were congratulated on their awesome achievement. Our plans for the picnic had gone awry thanks to the unseasonal rains. It is axiomatic that life is not always a bed of roses.
The babel caused by the raucous grunts of automobiles was cacophonous to the ears. After their team won the league matches the supporters indulged in bacchanalian revelry. He often engaged in friendly badinage with his colleagues in order to lighten the atmosphere. Intimidated by the thiefs baleful looks, the travellers handed over their valuables to him without protest. It was a balmy and redolent spring morning and the weather was just ideal to go for a picnic.
Michael Angelo, the famous Italian painter was famous for the baroque paintings of the Sistine Chapel. Unlike other young women of her age, Nina is not interested in decking herself up with baubles or other accessories. The beatific expression on his face revealed that he had managed to clinch the deal. Honesty and mutual trust form the bedrock of a lasting relationship. Lack of proper sleep can make a person befogged and petulant. I know he wont begrudge it if you ask him for a personal loan. He was so beguiled by her charm that he failed to
Several governmental and voluntary organisations came forward to offer assistance to the beleaguered victims of the tsunami. The fond parents hopes were belied when their son
the coach. The benevolent king distributed his wealth among the poor. Education alone can uplift the benighted peasant folk.
wayward sons.
The master berated the servant for not doing his job
properly. His statements are bereft of any truth. The gullible girl was so besotted by the glib talkers charm that she failed to see his true colours. The bewildering array of jewellery displayed in the shop made my choice very difficult. The tourists were bewitched by the idyllic surroundings
and the tranquility of the place. Biblical quotations have a charm of their own. His biddable servant was always at his beck and call,
ready to take orders. There is an urgent need for bilateral talks between India and Pakistan. After the biopsy the surgeon declared that the patient was not suffering from cancer. There are very few children who do not yield to blandishments. Over the years he adopted a rather blas attitude towards luxury and good life. A person with a blinkered approach to things cannot
accomplish much in life. As the night was dark and blustery we decided to halt at a nearby inn and resume our journey the next morning. It was quite a challenge for the teacher, to discipline a class of twenty boisterous children. He is a bonafide student of our college.
bonhomie is a rarity in professional situations. He accused them of having a bourgeois mentality and
a parochial outlook.
The great works of Shakespeare had been bowdlerized by some self appointed moralists. The opposition party decided to boycott the proceedings of the assembly in order to express their dissidence. Besides being an unendurable bore, he is also a prodigious braggart. Such bravado will lower your esteem among your friends. He made a desperate attempt to display his bravado in the presence of the girls of his class. The sopranos bravura performance
was
well
appreciated by the discerning audience. The job was a test of ones brawn rather than of ones brain. People were shocked by the criminals effrontery and brazen defiance of the law. Brevity is the soul of wit.
Her family often bore the brunt of her mood swings and
frustrations. People resented his brusque manners and lack of decorum. Adherence to tradition is a bugbear to present day youth. He was bullish about his chances of winning the
Know-All. Please meet the bursar and collect your bursary. He is there in the bursary. Most government officials have become the byword for
venality. Few acquisitions can match the cachet of owning a Mercedes Sedan. The cacophony of vehicular traffic is responsible for the sound pollution which is rampant in cities.
a calculated risk by investing in shares. It is unbecoming of a musician of his calibre to stoop to such base levels in order to steal the limelight from his rivals. The minister filed a defamation suit against the press for calumny. Candour is a rare quality among politicians. Corruption and nepotism are cankers in our body politic. The canny businessman was ahead of his peers much
to their envy. He has gone out to canvass for his party. The hijackers were forced to capitulate when they realised that they were over powered. Most of the characters in Hardys novels eventually succumb to the capricious workings of fate. The weather suddenly turned rough and the boat capsized in the choppy sea. The querulous guest was captious about the service offered by the hotel. The performance of the children captivated the audience. Many great leaders wrote their autobiography in
captivity. Love for all fellow beings is a cardinal virtue, which is advocated by scriptures of all religions. As a saint he should have long given up all carnal desires. The tiger is a carnivore Many a poet has glorified a womans lustrous and
cascading tresses.
The tsunami which occurred in the year 2004 had cataclysmic consequences in the coastal areas of India. The suspects were catechized by the police officials.
The Minister gave a categorical assurance that welfare measures would be extended to people belonging to all sections of the society. The teammates were infuriated by their chiefs caustic remarks. The customers cavilled at the service offered by the
hotel. The children cavorted in the sand and thoroughly enjoyed themselves at the beach. It cannot be predicted with certitude that the judgement will be in our favour. There seems to be no cessation of the tribulations which fate has imposed on her. Sometimes there seems to be no cessation of the evils
that have beset the world He married a girl belonging to a different religion, much to the chagrin of his conservative parents. Being a charismatic leader he had a tremendous fan following. Having lost a lot of money earlier, he is now extremely
chary of investing in shares. He chastised his team for its slipshod performance.
The chauvinist was booed by the crowd after his speech. Leonardo - da - Vinci's chef - d'oeuvre was his painting
His dream of rooting out corruption seems chimerical. The smarmy salesman chivvied people to buy his products. Smarmy sales persons constantly chivvy customers to buy their products. Diabetes is a chronic and debilitating ailment, which leaves a person weak and emaciated. I was rather surprised when a polished gentleman like him turned down her invitation in such a churlish manner. While driving, it is better to be circumspect than be
move of his opponents. During the course of his speech, he cited a few verses
The boisterous children stopped their clamour as soon as they heard their fathers stentorian voice. The Minister was accused of having clandestine dealings with the underworld. The murderers plea for clemency was rejected by the Supreme Court, which had imposed the death sentence on him. After retirement, he is leading a cloistered life.
into giving a confession. The reasons cited by them for not executing the plan do not seem to be cogent. She cogitated over the issue for a long time before accepting the proposal. There are many cognate words in English and Greek. Keep your boss in full cognizance of the prevailing situation. The young team has decided to collaborate with the old task force. Law and order collapsed totally during the bandh called by the opposition. Collateral is a must for availing bank loans. Colloqualisms are not permissible in formal speech.
I wish the meetings of the society were conducted in a more formal manner. The colloquies are, at times, taking out the seriousness of the issues to be discussed. People commiserated with her over her recent loss.
Even
the
commodious
auditorium
could
not
accommodate the surging crowds who came to witness the programme. The judge commuted the death sentence of the
prisoner to life imprisonment. All religions of the world advocate compassion for fellow human beings. As a compatriot I have some duties towards others.
The compendious essay on inherited diseases written by an eminent geneticist was very useful not only to the students of genetics but also to lay persons. In this increasingly competitive world one must be thoroughly competent and skilled in order to stay in the race. In the current competitive scenario no one can afford to be complacent. People always take advantage of her complaisant nature. He is too compliant and finds it difficult to say no.
of the accused in the crime. His complicity in the crime has been established beyond doubt. Although she was reluctant to accept the proposal, she had to acquiesce out of compulsion. He is a downright fraud who deceived a lot of people without any compunction. The peace plan seems to be doomed right from the
conception stage itself. All nations of the world should make a concerted effort to curb terrorism. The mediator made a vain attempt to conciliate the two groups involved in the conflict. The heady concoction had an intoxicating effect on us. The condescending tone of the new coach irritated the
youngsters. The condescending tone of his speech irritated even the dignitaries.
politicians and the underworld. The police confiscated his assets when the charges of
corruption levelled against him were proved judicially. The conflagration claimed several lives and damaged several houses. Triveni Sangam at Allahabad which is a confluence of the Ganga and the Yamuna is a holy place for the Hindus. The traffic police has issued a warning that punitive action will be taken against those who fail to conform to safety rules. Many multi-storied buildings in the city do not conform to safety requirements. The public prosecutor objected to the defence lawyer's
deliberate attempt to confound the witness. I have strong evidence to confute his theory.
Congenital
anomalies
are
often
attributed
to
consanguineous marriages. All his friends and relatives congregated at the airport to bid him adieu when he was going abroad to pursue higher studies. The Congress decided to support globalisation.
then opened to the general public. After prolonged discussion a consensus has emerged
among the party men now. Consonance among all the members of a team, leads to a better performance. The senior politicians decision to retire from active politics caused consternation among his party men. He is always open to constructive criticism.
I construed his silence for acceptance and went ahead with my plan. The teacher showed consummate skill in handling the difficult situation. Most often he seems to be lost in contemplation.
In the contemporary world advertisements can create an image around boring personalities too. The contentious issue needs to be properly discussed.
My tour to Denver is contingent upon the sanction of my leave. Criminals contravening the provisions of the constitution does not make to the headlines of newspapers these days. The conundrum about the existence of life after death defies all explanation. My wife is convalescing from her illness.
Her conventional views on morality and dress code may not be acceptable to some youngsters.
He thanked the convivial crowd for giving him such a warm welcome. Central schools have imposed a total ban on corporal punishments. The corpulent lady lost her balance and fell down. The witness statement corroborated the evidence, which the police already had. Except for a few cosmetic changes nothing significant
has been done to improve the situation. Since he studied at various places he is now a true cosmopolitan. As he was cossetted and pampered by his doting parents, he turned out to be a spoilt brat. The coterie of henchmen is said to have influenced the
minister in a lot of underhand dealings. In a coup dtat the Chief Minister was deposed by a
coterie of ministers who conspired against him. The golf course was full of pot holes.
He charmed everyone with his courtly deportment. In a covert operation the terrorists blew up a police outpost. I found her coyness and affected manners rather
disgusting. He often parries the crass questions posed by his wife as they are vexatious. The craven subjects meekly obeyed the diktats of the
monarch. The new evidence does not lend credence to what the accused stated earlier. The new ambassador presented his credentials to the president.
I wonder how such credulous people survive in modern times. The music at the New Year Party hit a crescendo at midnight. The crescent of the moon has caught the attention of many a poet. Though crestfallen after the miserable failure he managed to put up a brave front. The patients condition is critical.
ill health he has turned senile and crotchety. Such crudity is unbecoming of a descendant of an illustrious blue-blooded family. His cryptic reply to my query left me totally flummoxed.
Though he accidentally knocked down and killed the skater yet he is guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. The current financial position of the company is not sound. One cursory glance at the newspaper is enough for a professional to separate the wheat from the chaff.
with his impeccable manners. The terrorists attack, in which several people lost their lives, was condemned as an inhuman and dastardly act. The intrepid traveller was not daunted by the hardships involved in the long and arduous journey. Despite the many hardships she had to endure, the dauntless young woman went ahead in pursuing her goal. A formal suit is de riguer in the mens colonnade of the club. Although his maiden attempt at directing a film was a sheer debacle, he gradually becomes a director of repute. A bout of viral fever has left me debilitated.
More people are decimated on the roads of Delhi than in a war. The opposition decried the governments position on
globalisation. The minister strongly decried the lack of proper rehabilitation programmes for the victims of the earthquake. I could deduce from his silence that he is not in favour
The bureaucrat announced his decision to sue the newspaper for publishing defamatory remarks against him. Astronomers are studying if there has been any
deflection in the parts of the comet. The abacus is more or less defunct these days.
imbalance, which is perpetrated by human activity. The worlds natural environment has been degraded to such an extent that there seems to be little hope for humanity. Illiterate people, particularly in rural India, deify politicians and film stars and build temples in their name. There was a deluge of people for the tickets for the one-
day international. She was nearly demented with worry and ran from pillar to post to trace her lost child. The pedestrian theme and demotic language of the play came in for criticism. They accepted the treatment meted out to them, by
their superiors, without demur. The renowned actress played the role of a demure
bride, to perfection. In his novels Thomas Hardy depicts man as a victim of the vagaries of fate. Environmentalists are concerned about the depleting
The principal severely rebuked the students for their deplorable behaviour and warned them to mend their ways. His etiquettes and deportment could not be faulted. The opposition deprecated the decision taken by the ruling party claiming that it was detrimental to the interest of the nation. Deriding the suggestions made by youngsters is bound to discourage them. Politicians using derogatory comments against their adversaries is a very common phenomenon. At times, children can descry things, which we dont even notice. The militants desecrated the holy shrine.
when he surfaced from his hide out last week. As he is getting older the actor seems to be desperate to get as many roles as possible. The despoliation of the pristine hill stations by tourists
is a cause for serious concern. He is weak at studies mainly because his reading
The exorbitant price of branded clothes does not deter the fashion conscious youth of today. I detest people who tell lies. Medical practitioners, across the world, aver that a sedentary lifestyle is detrimental to ones health. The venal politician amassed a lot of wealth through devious means. He devours books by the dozen. She was a devout and God fearing person who never
swayed from the path of righteousness. He launched into a diatribe against corruption.
resentment by the soldiers. Didactic literature does not appeal to a majority of todays youth. She gradually overcame her initial diffidence and began to feel at home in the new surroundings. The government was criticized, by the opposition, for its dilatory approach in providing relief measures to the flood ravaged villages. The dilettante painter was pleasantly surprised when someone offered to buy his painting. The petite young lady was a diminutive figure beside
The
discerning
audience
rated
the
musicians
performance as mediocre. The couple decided to opt for a divorce because of marital discord. They made a few discreet enquiries before clinching the deal. Although they look similar they are as discrete as chalk and cheese. Death does not discriminate between the rich or poor,
old or new, man or woman. Being an overly haughty person, he disdained her advice. The pristine waters of the lake were polluted by factories disgorging their chemical wastes into the lake. In the name of rituals people in primitive societies used
to dismember animals and humans. Although the two sisters look alike they are as disparate as chalk and cheese as far as their attitudes are concerned. Despite being struck by a grave tragedy she remained dispassionate and took things in her stride in a highly practical manner. If you view the situation as a dispassionate observer,
It is alarming to note that criminals are holding parallel courts and dispensing justice. There was a lot of disquiet among the technical people about the launch of the new product. She is an upright individual not prone to dissemble.
not dissemble her actual feelings. The purpose of teaching is not merely to disseminate information but to instil a love for learning. Information about AIDS must be widely disseminated
to control its spread. Dissent within the members of the political party led to its devastating fall. Having dissipated all his ancestral inheritance, he is now a bankrupt. His dissolute behaviour shocked all his acquaintances.
a dissolute man. The dissonance at the meeting makes me feel that we are not heading towards peace. The belly of this child has distended because of malnutrition. The childs distended tummy indicates a serious Vitamin-B deficiency. Politicians distorting facts to suit their needs is no news now a days. Do not waste your time in dithering lest the opportunity should slip out of your hands. The traffic was diverted as a new flyover was being constructed. The Minister was divested of all powers.
intelligence, most resent his doctrinaire attitude. Despite the obstacles which came his way he pursued his goal with dogged tenacity and emerged successful. He has been in the doldrums ever since he was fired
from his job. A doleful atmosphere prevailed across the nation when the news of the Presidents death spread like wildfire. She had a doleful expression on her face after she witnessed the tragic scene. She is a very meticulous person who has a donnish air
about her. We were shocked to realize that we were doublecrossed by an old servant, who served our family for several years and whom we trusted implicitly. The feminists doughty campaign to put an end to the atrocities committed against women earned her national acclaim The new teacher who looked dour and sullen failed to make a favourable an impression on her students. Being an adventure loving person she resented the drabness of her life and craved to do something exciting. POTA is considered to be a draconian law by some people. Having led a very active life while in service, he now
finds his retired life dreary and monotonous. The bawling baby calmed down as soon as she heard her mothers dulcet voice. Credit card agents constantly dun customers for payment. The witness was forced to sign the document under duress. Most people have a nasty habit of eavesdropping. The idea of going on a long holiday to his favourite destination put him in an ebullient mood.
Besides being a well read person with eclectic tastes in literature he is also an acclaimed orator. The musician received an ecstatic applause from the audience. A government edict cannot be violated.
Inspite of commiting such a blatant error, he had the effrontery to justify himself. Generally a very querulous person, he was impressed by the service rendered by the hotel staff and was effusive in his praise of them. The hostess accorded an effusive welcome to her
guests. The agitated man was very effusive in his speech. After interpreting Hitlers suicide note, experts concluded that he was egocentric. Such an egregious blunder could only be committed by a computer. Forgive me for the transgression but I would like to
show the egress to all these lawmakers. The elegant young woman could carry off any type of dress with lan The police managed to elicit vital information from the criminal. Since he is an eloquent speaker people listen to him
with rapt attention. Since his theory was abstruse he elucidated it to the
gathering. The debilitating ailment has made her weak and emaciated. Abraham Lincoln was instrumental in emancipating the slaves of America. We decided to survey the market before embarking on the project.
Since time immemorial women have liked to embellish themselves with jewellery. He was dismissed from service, when he was found guilty of embezzling official funds. Much against his wishes he was embroiled in a scandal. The textual emendation suggested by the chief editor
was immediately incorporated by his juniors. The eminent writer will be honoured next month. The finance minister was sent as the PMs special emissary to the GATT conference. Euthanasia is a highly emotive issue.
The heroine of the novel Tess of the Durbevilles is made to experience such poignant situations that we cant help empathizing with her. The vast empyrean was lit up with the golden hue of the morning sun. The programme was so entertaining that the audience
vociferously demanded an encore. Children should not be encumbered with a lot of homework. Endangered species of birds and animals should be saved from becoming extinct. Malaria is endemic in many tropical countries.
test of ones endurance. Since it is a sensitive issue, it is likely to engender a lot of controversy. Reading contributes a great deal to enhance ones knowledge and wisdom.
Having nothing constructive to do we were overcome by ennui. The entente signed by the two nations is likely to put an
end to the long standing hostility between them. The musicians enthralling performance
was
acknowledged with a standing ovation by the audience. The abductors enticed the children with some chocolates. His tyrannical behaviour earned him the epithet, Hitler.
excellent upbringing. She maintains her equanimity even during the most
trying circumstances. The equipoise displayed by the father in dividing his property became evident when both the brothers got an equal share. Clever politicians deliberately give equivocal
statements. He distanced himself from friends and associates and chose to live like an eremite. Indiscriminate felling of trees leads to soil erosion which in turn has a detrimental effect on the fertility of the soil. The Principal warned the boisterous students of punitive action if they did not mend their errant behaviour. The cheat was caught red-handed when he was trying to palm off an ersatz painting of a renowned artist, as an original. His erudite statements left the common man totally confused. The delinquent eschewed violence and vowed to turn over a new leaf.
Ardent feminists who espoused the cause of womens liberation were instrumental in elevating the position of women in a male chauvinistic society. The glass panels of the windows were etched with beautiful designs. The ethos of the organisation is to deliver quality
service to the people. It is unbecoming of a person of his calibre to breach the rules of professional etiquette in such a blatant manner. Vertically challenged is a euphemistic term to refer to
soothing many a distraught soul. The initial euphoria of winning the election gradually waned and the elected representatives got back to their respective duties. He was euphoric when he won the election with a huge majority. Unable to see the suffering of their terminally, ill son, the patients parents consented to euthanasia. I seem to be working on an evanescent budget. The seasoned politician kept giving evasive answers to all the controversial questions. The judge felt that the appeal was not backed up by sufficient evidence. Susans antics evoke images of my childhood.
People were highly superstitious and puritanical during the medieval ages but over the years the human race has gradually evolved into a more rational species.
His weak physical health was exacerbated by the dank and inclement weather. He rose to the exalted position of the president by working very hard. The parents were exasperated by their teenaged daughters recalcitrant nature. The accused was exculpated by the court when the accusations levelled against him were proved to be false. The leader's exhortation roused the team members
Terrorism is an exigent international problem which needs to be tackled expeditiously. His exiguous income was barely sufficient to make ends meet. After a thorough investigation he was exonerated from the charges levelled against him. The Chief Minister ordered expeditious action to be taken against the errant officials. The Minister ordered his men to take expeditious action in evacuating the flood victims to safer places. He was overcome by remorse and made an earnest attempt to expiate his sins. Shankaracharya was an exponent of the Advaita
lectures and writings The Minister had to face expulsion from the party when his alleged involvement in the scandal was proved judicially. She made an earnest attempt to expunge the unpleasant memories of the past and begin life afresh. The rare artefacts in the museum spoke volumes about the exquisite craftsmanship of the artists of a bygone era. Adams extravagant lifestyle has been a source of constant worry to his wife.
The seasoned politician managed to extricate himself from the controversy. She is normally a very exuberant person but of late she appears to be rather dour. The exultant sponsors announced a gift of $1,00,000 to
the child prodigy. Visiting the fabled city of Rome, during my holiday in Europe last year, was a dream come true for me. Her account of the incident was a complete fabrication.
The facetious remarks made by some men on womens day was met with the scorn which it rightly deserved. He was not aware of the factual errors in his essay until
they were pointed out. The critics felt that the Finance Ministers argument was fallacious. Human beings are fallible. After a fallow period, trading in the country is gradually picking up momentum. The singer's falsetto was ringing in my ears long after the concert was over. The play, which had a far-fetched storyline failed to
impress the audience. Towards the fag end of her life, her attitude towards life
silence she began to speak. We were overcome by fatigue after the long and arduous journey. Although she was irked by his fatuous remarks she remained composed. He became an object of ridicule due to the faux-pas which he committed at the high society gathering. Fawning bureaucrats, trying to curry favour with politicians are a common sight these days. He is a feckless young man who lives off his parents.
The defendant made a fervent appeal to the judges to listen to his version also. She is a diehard workaholic who makes a fetish of her work. Since the best players of the team are in fine fettle we
hope to win the tournament this year. The long-standing feud between the two contiguous nations culminated in a bloody war. Though fictitious the character of Sherlock Holmes
looks very real. Being a punctilious person, she is finicky even about
fiddling details. Since I promised fidelity to the organisation in which I am working, I cannot divulge this information which should be kept confidential. The beheading of innocent Indians held hostage by the Taliban, was denounced by all nations of the world as a fiendish act. In a democracy, the President is merely a figurehead.
He was a devoted son who fulfilled his filial responsibilities with dedication. His words of encouragement gave the much needed
fillip to his sagging morale. The plan was executed with masterly finesse. Despite being amateur artists they performed the play with masterly finesse. My boss is so fastidious that he is finicky about even the minutest of details. Having had a fitful sleep last night, I felt groggy
throughout the day. Janes fixation with cleanliness, sometimes, annoys her
husband Joe. The boisterous students were rusticated from the college for indulging in vandalism and flagrant violation of set norms. Among the flotsam on the beach we also found some
antique coins of a bygone era. His unexpected question left me totally flummoxed and
floundering for an answer. flout the rules The prices of petrol and diesel have been constantly fluctuating during the past one year. The questions posed by the child left his parents totally flummoxed. The footnote provided in the book makes an interesting
reading. She seemed to have had a foreboding of her imminent death. If you fail to pay the fee on time you will forfeit your seat. The orphaned children looked so forlorn that my heart went out for them.
to
be
forthright
in
expressing their views without any bias. By a fortuitous turn of events, he was able to turn adversity into an advantage. He was a four-square person who would not rest until
his goals were achieved. The fracas between the two rival groups led to factional rivalry. Incessant nagging by parents tends to make a teenager fractious and defiant. Fractious children are possessive
about
their
belongings and resent sharing them with their peers. Some leaders have understood that their wicked ways create Frankensteins for their entire country. The activity, which began at a frenetic pace, was suspended abruptly owing to insurmountable circumstances. In a state of frenzy the angry mob destroyed public property. The stuffy atmosphere in the class room made the
children cranky and fretful. Although he is an intelligent and hardworking student, he is too easily distracted by frivolities. Although he is extremely wealthy he believed in a frugal existence. Citizens, particularly those belonging to the salaried class, fulminated against the unprecedented rise in prices. Several functionaries of government departments were
entrusted with polling duty at the time of elections. Naxals, lying in ambush, fired a fussilade of bullets at
committed during the course of his speech. Although people criticise her as a hard task master there is no gainsaying the fact that she is a charismatic leader. The comedian who was a stubby man with a peculiar
gait, never, failed to amuse his audience. It was extremely galling to listen to his constant bragging about himself. In our society, girls are not allowed the leeway to gallivant. The carnival was a fun filled event with games, entertainment and gifts galore. The new leader is expected to galvanize his entire team. In a shrewd bureaucratic gambit the corrupt politician was caught red handed. He was a gangling teenager when I last saw him, but now has grown into a handsome and polished gentleman. The garbled message led to a comedy of errors.
One must avoid using gargantuan words in ones speech. Her garish dressing reflected her poor sartorial taste.
He campaigned extensively and garnered enough support from the electorate. His unrestrained garrulity was rather irritating.
Some old army men are prone to gasconading a lot. The gauche young village lass felt like a fish out of water in the snobbish and sophisticated atmosphere. When you draw the genealogy of our family do not
care for their genealogy. An aging generation with no social security is worrying
descendents of Rabindranath Tagore. By the way, can genetics explain why the entire lineage
seems to have homogeneous qualities? Being a warm and genial person, Jane has endeared herself to all her friends. The guests were overwhelmed by the hostesss warmth and geniality. Genocide and ethnic violence rocked several regions
of the world after the Second World War. Classic movies of different genres will be shown at the
Paradise theatre during the film festival. The writers constant dwelling on issues which are not germane to the topic under consideration speaks of his discursive style. People belonging to some tribal communities living in the Amazon jungles are crude and uncivilized and have a ghoulish passion for weird practices. The labourers lived in gimcrack shacks in abject
poverty and squalor. The thieves gained entry into the house stealthily and gingerly tried to open the safe. The evidence to support his theory was gleaned from books and experiments. She looked sick with worry and her forehead was glistening with apprehensive perspiration. The copious rains this year, led to a glut in the production of food grains.
The gradation of the questions from easy to difficult became a controversial issue. The steep gradient at the foot of the hillock is proving to be a safety hazard for motorists. It is gratifying to note that children, these days, are taking active interest in social service. The company offered to give one soap gratis to everyone who bought two toothpastes. The beggar expressed his gratitude by touching the feet of the man who gave him food. I get irritated when people give me gratuitous advice.
The grave expression on his face told me that it was not the right time to talk to him. Try and understand the gravity of the situation.
Marketing men are, almost invariably, gregarious by nature. She was overwhelmed with grief when she heard the tragic news of her sisters death in a ghastly road accident. Please take your grievance to someone who is in a position to help. The scooterist was grievously injured in the accident.
People, particularly children, distanced themselves from her because she always had a grim expression on her face. He was a maniac who was involved in a series of grisly
murders. The dance was well appreciated by the audience because all the artists performed with gusto. Although I could not understand the language in which he was speaking, I could discern from his guttural shouts that he was abusing someone.
animal habitats. The flamboyant young man was a habitu at the upmarket club. The movie, which had a hackneyed theme failed to capture the interest of the audience. Jane recalled with nostalgia the halcyon days of her childhood. Malleability is the hallmark of pure gold.
The antique vase broke into smithereens due to the servants ham-fisted handling. Usage: I could discern from his hangdog look that he
failed miserably in the test. The preparations for the wedding are taking place in a rather haphazard manner. The hapless couple met with an accident.
The nightingale, which was considered to be a harbinger of spring was extolled by John Keats in one of his odes. The nightingale is a harbinger of spring.
hard-core customers continue to patronize it. Newspapers should be hard-hitting and forthright in
expressing their views. With acute water scarcity and frequent power cuts, most city dwellers are in for a harrowing summer this year. Elizabeth misconceived Darcys reserved nature for hauteur, associated with affluence. The resort which is a tranquil haven, is an ideal
The police seem to be making little headway in investigating the bank robbery which shook the entire city. It is heartening to learn that many young people are coming forward to join the armed forces in order to defend their mother land. We offered our heartfelt sympathies to the members of
the bereaved family. The meeting was stopped abruptly as the Chief Minister who was addressing the gathering was heckled by the angry public. Many boxers indulge in pre match hectoring. After living a hedonistic life for several decades, he has
now embraced austerity. India was under British hegemony for over three decades. The United States was often criticized for perpetrating
statements
embarrass
his
associates no end. His brain seems to be hermetically sealed. His heterodox explanation angered the clerics. The classes in American colleges have a heterogeneous composition. Professors prefer a heterogeneous mix of students in
their classes. Her otherwise pretty face turned hideous after she
sustained grievous injuries in a road accident. The movie, which was totally hilarious and thoroughly entertaining, was enjoyed not only by children but also by adults. Children enjoyed listening to the hoary tales narrated by the octogenarian. A holistic approach to transport may be the solution to most of our commutation problems.
The world will not be the same if another nuclear holocaust takes place. The old mans homespun wisdom did not appeal to the
younger lot. You will be charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder because you knocked down the pedestrian unintentionally. Though of the same age, the children are not a homogenous group. Most corporate houses spend a lot of money on honing the skills of their employees. In a significant breakthrough the police managed to nab the notorious criminal who was accused of committing several horrendous crimes. Mahatma Gandhis hortatory speeches roused the patriotic spirit of the Indians The railway minister hot-footed to the accident-spot in
order to supervise relief work. Most men fail to realize that hubris about their achievements can lead to a miserable downfall. The children playing in the street were mowed down by
It is merely hypothetical to state that we would have been better off under a different form of government. Let us reason it out through a hypothetical case, the
lawyer said.
was evident in his works. His method of extracting work from his subordinates is idiosyncratic but successful. The ignominy of being defeated by his arch rival was difficult for him to endure. Please give me a printout as your writing is absolutely
illegible. The ill-fated aircraft crashed into the fields killing all the
passengers on board. The growing number of illiterates is a serious cause for concern. The children of the school were immaculately dressed in pristine white uniforms. Theists believe that God is immanent in very object of creation. The kidnapped children were immured in a dilapidated house, away from the city. Negotiations between the management and the union leaders have reached an impasse, with both the parties adopting an obstinate stance. His impeccable character was worthy of emulation.
The minister promised financial assistance to the impecunious peasant families. The citizens rebelled against the monarchs imperious rule. Avoid taking impetuous decisions lest you should
audience listened to him with rapt attention. He is usually very circumspect and avoids taking impulsive decisions.
The politician categorically denied the motives imputed to him by the media. Ravis in capacity to complete his work in time drew the
resolved to intensify their strike. The picnic had to be cancelled with the incessant
rainplaying spoilsport. The political unrest was quelled in its incipient stages before it could lead to a major agitation. Unlike his brother who was a gregarious person,
Robert was a loner by nature and by inclination. The prince roamed in his kingdom incognito to know the welfare of his subjects. The details are inconsequential and in no way helpful in
making a breakthrough. Please do not call him a criminal until you have incontrovertible evidence against him. There is incriminating evidence that the defendant had
lied under oath. It is incumbent upon every fresh medical graduate to serve in rural areas for a year. 2) the incumbent governor
considered indecorous. Having squandered all his wealth on gambling, he now lives a life of indigence. Despite being hardworking, a majority of people in this nation lead an indigent life He had to postpone his trip due to his indisposition.
cajolery will make him see reason. Being a woman of indomitable will, she was not cowed down by the impediments which came her way and eventually achieved her goal. It is an indubitable fact that no nation in the world can afford to extol terrorism. He revealed the truth while in a state of inebriation. Arrogance and ineptitude led to the teams miserable
are necessary for maintaining the ecological balance. Many hill resorts witness a an influx of tourists during the summer months. He was convicted by the court when he was found guilty of infringing the law. Infusion of new talent is the need of the hour.
own ways. She endeared herself to everyone with her ingenuousness and childlike simplicity. The ingrate son sneered at the idea of looking after his ailing parents. He is trying hard to ingratiate himself to his boss.
Students protested against the governments latest reservation policy because they felt that it was inimical to the interests of people belonging to certain sections of the society. The injunction issued by the Supreme Court prevents
government doctors from setting up private practice. Ones innate abilities vary from person to person.
discern the insinuation implied in it. Since she could not tolerate his innuendos any longer she refused to marry him. An inquest was held to discover the cause of the
officials mysterious death. The Chief Minister ordered an inquest into the failure of
law and order in the state. Children usually have an inquisitive bent of mind.
ruthless. The ways of destiny are inscrutable to man. It is a misconception that plants are insentient.
corner of the globe now. The insidious effects of smoking eventually prove detrimental to ones health. He insinuated that she tends to be very snobbish. Infuriated by the students insolent behaviour, the principal warned them to mend their ways. Stress is one of the principal causes of insomnia.
The aged parents were hurt by their sons insouciant attitude towards their problems. The armed insurgents attacked the police station.
Most of the problems we consider insurmountable can be solved with a bit of determination. The insurrection was quelled before it took a serious
the two groups continued to be at logger heads. An interim committee was appointed to conduct a
probe into the scam. Interim relief, in the form of festival advance, was
younger members of his family. These days we have to endure many seemingly interminable commercials to watch a movie on T.V. The intermittent rain hindered relief operations.
interpolated at a later date. During the interregnum when the old king died and the crown prince was coronated, the Prime Minister took charge of the affairs of the state. The situation would have been worse if the elders had
not intervened. The local bully tried to intimidate the small town residents. The Italian intonation in her voice was quite easy to
discern. The intractable child refused to say sorry even after being caught red handed while cheating in the examinations. He could not get along with any of his team mates because of his intransigent attitude.
despite the many obstacles which he had to encounter. We were greatly intrigued by the lives of the royalty.
The flooded river inundated several villages. He became inured to his wifes persistent nagging.
stream of invectives. The salesman tried to inveigle the customers into accepting his proposal. I attended the Presidents investiture ceremony. The invigorating breeze soothed her tired nerves and
out an involuntary cry of pain. He does not seem to be having an iota of concern for those in distress. Socrates had a shrewish wife who was known for her irascible nature. The students were vexed with the irksome regulations
imposed by the warden of the hostel. Young children are made to iterate nursery rhymes in order to familiarize them with language.
may be disliked by many. After a hectic session at work we needed a break to rejuvenate our jaded spirits. A person with a jaundiced view of the world seldom
derives any happiness out of life. His speech which was rather jejune, failed to sustain the interest of the audience. The Ministers political career was in jeopardy when he was implicated in the scam. The remark was made in jest and not meant to be taken seriously The entire cargo had to be jettisoned as all but one of
the engines had developed a snag. His colleagues were rather disgusted by the extreme
jingoism displayed by the expatriate employee. His jocose attitude lightened our mood. Despite his age, he is young at heart and had plenty of
joie de vivre. The doctor told the diabetic that he must be more judicious in his food habits. Every cross road in Delhi has become an important junction. The unfaithful husband left his wife at a critical juncture. There is no point in advising her at this juncture. The policeman refused to file the complaint as the crime did not take place in his jurisdiction. Many people feel that there is no justification for capital
punishment to be awarded to anyone. Adults behaving in a juvenile manner often become the butt of ridicule.
sake, before he left for the U.S. After a single interaction with her, I knew that we were kindred spirits because our tastes and opinions matched on a majority of issues. He does not hesitate to kowtow to his bosses in order
to win their favour. The victorious team received kudos from the students
and the faculty for winning the trophy. The manager tried to cover up the teams performance with rather laborious arguments. His joke, which was rather laboured, failed to evoke laughter. Since I am a jovial person, lachrymose films do not appeal to me The governments lackadaisical attitude in preventing the spread of the epidemic led to several deaths. His style of writing though crisp and laconic is easy to comprehend. Many old timers lamented the demolition of antique structures in the city, in the name of modernization. The press lampooned the ruling party for not bringing in any reform in their education policy. Even momentary lapse in concentration on busy roads could prove hazardous. The notorious duo were sentenced to imprisonment on charges of larceny. Recently a famous
socialite was
sentenced to
imprisonment when he was proved guilty of larceny. The philanthropist was extolled for his largesse.
mass
copying
in
the
A few corporate houses offer employees the leeway to work flexitime. We must be proud of our countrys rich legacy of
culture and traditional thought. Since her uncle did not have any children of his own she became the sole legatee to his vast property. The authorities-attempt to hush up the case at the behest of those in power, is a classic case of political and bureaucratic legerdemain. Jonas writing is barely legible.
airport for the celebrity's arrival. It is absolutely legitimate for the courts to deal firmly with terrorists. Sullen weather tends to make a person dour and lethargic He is a very level headed person and seldom loses his balance even when provoked. The magicians assistant appeared to levitate in the air
under the spell of hypnosis. Such levity in religious matters may not endear you to
He filed a defamation suit against the media, accusing it of libel. A liberal pay package alone may not enhance productivity. The woman of today is more liberated when compared to her ancient counterpart.
The libertine did not mend his ways despite being threatened with dire consequences. The libertine led a life of idleness and dissipation and eventually died penniless. His limpid style of writing, bereft of all the trappings of ornamentation, was comprehensible even to the lay man. People from different parts of India find it easy to get on in Mumbai as the lingua franca is Hindi. She listened patiently to the litany of complaints which the children made against eachother. Literal translations may sound very bland.
Kerala has the maximum number of literates in India. It is loathsome to watch able-bodied young men resorting to begging. The locale did not get the approval of the Director of the movie. Expanding its business operations to offshore markets
is the companys lodestar. The members of the opposition party accused the government of adopting lopsided policies. The loquacious speaker kept on talking for three hours.
These unemployed youth seem to have become lotuseaters. A louring sky portends an imminent storm. His novels, being lowbrow, do not appeal to discerning
one has any question to ask. The venal politician gloated over his filthy lucre.
A lugubrious atmosphere prevailed over the city following the leaders assassination. Although he was a fledgeling artist his work was well appreciated by the leading luminaries of the art world. The lunatic troubled everyone in the locality. Her lustrous hair has been her crowning glory.
Macabre rituals like human sacrifice are still prevalent among some tribal communities. The Machiavellian politician is rumoured to have incited the mob. The machinations of the opposition led to the ruling
partys miserable downfall. Many nations in the world are caught in the maelstrom of ethnic hatred and racial discrimination. The audience appreciated the sopranos magnificent
performance. Her magnanimous gesture of donating her entire earnings from the film, to charity received applause from the media. The business magnate bought all the photographs
displayed in the exhibition. The sublime theme and the magniloquence of phraseology has made Miltons Paradise Lost a master piece.
maim innocent people in order to promote their cause. Before the onset of industrialization, agriculture was
the mainspring of Indian economy. The veteran politician announced his retirement from
mainstream politics. The maladroit handling of the strike has aggravated the
companys problems.
One student wrote in his essay, I have been grown with a lot of fondness by my parents. What malapropism! A band of malcontents were responsible for creating
unrest in the country and destabilizing the government. Mitons satan is a personification of malevolence. His malevolent nature did not come to the fore front initially. The malicious man beat up the children playing near
his house. The Chief requested the press not to malign his
overworked police force. She developed a malignant tumor, which eventually proved fatal. The politician losing an election has to accept the peoples mandate.
If you have a PAN number then it is mandatory to file your tax returns. The bodies of the accident victims were mangled beyond recognition. The protestors claimed that they were manhandled by
be believed by any sensible man. The shrewd politician manipulated the facts to suit himself. In a crafty manoeuvre the dissidents managed to overthrow the ruling party. Marauding troops of armed men looted money and valuables from many houses in the village. Coleridges Ancient Mariner is a poem about mariners lost in the sea. I could not help marvelling at the beauty of nature.
He is masochistic worker who does not care for his health too. The culprit who masqueraded as a government official and tried to fool the gullible people was caught red handed by the police. People are bored by her company because she has nothing interesting to speak, apart from continuously maundering about her problems. The maverick politician was not popular with his partymen.
assassination
led
to
the
destabilisation of the government and mayhem in the country. It is not prudent to meddle with the personal affairs of others. One must always be wary of meddlesome neighbours.
The cricket teams mediocre performance in the recently concluded test series drew flak from cricket lovers across the country. Despite being a melange of various cultures our country stands united in its diversity Several people were injured in the melee triggered by communal disturbance and the police opened teargas shells to bring the situation under control. When I met him last evening, I found him in a mellow mood engaged in friendly banter with his friends. He conveyed the message with a melodramatic
reading. The fact that his friends deserted him as soon as he was bereft of all his wealth makes it obvious that their interests in him were purely mercenary. None can get along with a person who has a mercurial temperament. The gymnasts performance mesmerised the audience. He is a man of great mettle and does not rest until he meets his goal. The Rajputs were mettlesome warriors.
The audience who expected a spectacular show were rather disappointed upon witnessing the artists middling performance.
the education and emancipation of women. The minatory sky presaged an imminent storm. The size of the font was so minuscule that I had to strain my eyes to read through the paper. A mirthful atmosphere prevailed across the kingdom on the occasion of the princes coronation. The incessant rain which lashed the city for the past
two days has left the streets dank and miry. Some people still seem to be under
the
misapprehension that the role of a woman is confined to the kitchen. The management warned him that it would not tolerate any type of misdemeanour, henceforth. The mishap could have been averted if the authorities had been more alert. The PM dashed off a missive to the governor expressing his anguish about the law and order situation in the state. Although diligence and perseverance are essential attributes of success, a modicum of luck is also mandatory. The notorious burglars revealed their modus operandi
during the course of their interrogation by the police. His deep interest in solving crossword puzzles verges
on monomania. The holiday at the hill resort was a well-deserved break from the monotony of every day life. As he is a man of impeccable moral fibre his character is worthy of emulation. We finally managed to free ourselves from the morass of paper work and secured approval for our project. The novelists sense of humour, albeit mordant, was very appealing to his readers. Many of the social mores of the past are now moribund.
pursuing an education With young men and women insisting on choosing their life partners themselves, the concept of arranged marriages would soon become moribund. The mountebank who managed to con several gullible
people was nabbed by the police. The sea is home to multifarious life forms.
The large donation which he made spoke of the philanthropists munificence. The murky weather has a depressing effect on ones mood. Except for the muted sounds of hooting of the owls at a distance, the night was still and eerie. The riders went berserk and mutilated the idols in the temple. he faced a myriad of details Hitler was duly served by his group of myrmidons. His involvement in the scam and consequent resignation was the nadir of his career. Although he was very naive when he first started the
business, he is now a stalwart. The super star has become a narcissist a victim of his own past glory. Nanotechnology is still in its nascent stages in many countries across the world. It is surprising that people still believe in weird practices
like necromancy even in this twenty first century. The dubious politician was expelled from the party for indulging in nefarious activities.
The opposition feels that its stand has been vindicated while the ruling partys stance stands negated. Nepotism is not uncommon in the political and bureaucratic circles of India. Driving through the hilly terrain, especially negotiating
the hair-pin bends, was a nerve-racking experience. She was visibly nettled by his slighting remarks.
The couple had the habit of constantly niggling at each other which led to incompatibility between them. The book titled, The Vision of the Future glorifies nihilism. According to the scriptures, one can achieve a state of nirvana through detachment and dedication to ones duty. The convicts were confined in a noisome dungeon.
Despite the trying circumstances he appeared nonchalant. When journalists questioned him about the outcome of the negotiations the minister remained non-committal. The young lad who belonged to a nondescript village, in a remote corner of the country, eventually achieved immense success Mr.Brown who was once a nonentity in social circles is
now a famous business tycoon. His devotion to duty, sheer business acumen and willingness to take risks made him a nonpareil businessman within a very short time. The new teacher was nonplussed when she was accorded a rude welcome by the students. Peddling failed nostrums of yesteryears will no way help a nation to embrace the path of progress.
notional, since the actual figures could not be obtained. The nouvea riche do not hesitate to frequently throw
lavish parties in order to flaunt their wealth. After graduating in theological studies, he underwent a
two-year novitiate and was inducted as a priest. The discharge of noxious effluents into the atmosphere
has a detrimental effect on human health. Despite watching her face intently to catch every nuance of expression, I could not discern her inner feelings. The shares that she thought would fetch her a lot of
money proved to be nugatory. He was so obdurate that all my attempts to make him see reason proved futile. The defence lawyer made a deliberate attempt to obfuscate facts. Several villages were obliterated by the flash floods.
drinking himself to oblivion. His obnoxious behaviour attracted a lot of criticism. The obsequious politician picked up the shoes of the
party president. The prediction that the printed word would become obsolescent with the advent of computers eventually turned out to be false. When the crowd grew unmanageable and
less obtrusive. Excessive intake of fat in ones diet can occlude the arteries. He looked like an oddity in his bizarre outfit and weird hairdo. He is such an odious person that people detest his company. People loathe his company because he is an extremely odious person. The celebrity who was involved in the scandal had to
face public odium. The writer has recorded the details of his innumerable odyssies in his travelogue. He is a man with offbeat taste and style.
His officiousness made him unpopular with his employees. Although I was piqued by his off-key remarks I did not
Certain types of ducks are omnivorous. The onerous task of nurturing his younger siblings fell on his tender shoulders after his fathers death. The armed forces are pretty well equipped to defend the country against an enemy onslaught. The onus of looking after the safety and security of the employees rests with the employer. The fire works lit up the night sky with opalescent hues.
handed nature.
The soldiers were waiting for the opportune moment to strike back at the enemy. The students resented the wardens oppressive rules. The spectators were awestruck by the opulence and grandeur of the Versailles palace. Journalists could not elicit much information from him because of his oracular responses. People belonging tosome tribal communities are
notorious for performing orgiastic rituals. The boisterous children fell silent as soon as they heard the masters orotund voice. I think I should see an orthodontist and get my teeth
aligned. The ostensible reason for the increase in crime is poverty but the police chief feels that there could be other reasons too. The bigots of his community ostracized him for getting married to a girl belonging to a different religion. The unprecedented rise in prices provoked a public outcry. His outlandish clothes made him the object of ridicule at the party. Smoking in public has been outlawed in many countries. With the advent of computers, typewriters have
become outmoded. He was a dandy who was always garishly dressed in outr outfits. The models walked the ramp in outfits, that were rather outr. I made it clear to them at the very outset that negligence will not be tolerated. The standing ovation given by the audience testifies to the sopranos exquisite performance.
was overhauled at the workshop. Since she knew his real nature she did not fall prey to
his charms and ignored all his friendly overtures. His overweening pride eventually led to his downfall.
of the event became overwrought and apprehensive. The rhino is the fastest pachyderm. His pacific nature prevented him from getting involved in the brawl. Even members belonging to the dissident group changed tune and began singing paeans to the new leadership as soon as it came to power. Paeans were sung in praise of the lord when the king recovered. The audience watched spell bound, the rare pageantry displayed by the Air Force cadets at the recent air show. Although she has recovered from her illness, she still looks weak and pallid. It is rightly said that music is the panacea for all ailments. The hostess displayed considerable panache in conducting the show. Doctors are trying to ensure that bird flu does not
become pandemic. Pandemonium prevailed in the house when the opposition leader insulted a ruling party member. Reopening the scam report will tantamount to opening a Pandoras box. The undisputed king of pantomime. When my fears turned out to be unfounded, I realized how paranoid I was. Women labourers demanded wage parity with their
male counterparts.
Unmindful of the parlous weather the brave soldiers went ahead with their mission of defending the country. He felt out of place among the parochial and clannish members of the community. She broke into a paroxysm of sneezes due to a sudden
allergy triggered by pollution. Despite amassing a lot of wealth, he leads a parsimonious existence. She is a past master in extracting work from her
Mahatma Gandhis inspiring speeches roused the patriotic spirit of several Indians. Since he was a neophyte, his boss was tolerant of his peccadillos. Social work is very satisfying though one cannot expect pecuniary benefits. Constrained by pecuniary difficulties, he was forced to discontinue his studies. The programme, which started with a lot of promise, turned out to be a pedestrian affair. She has a penchant for dressing up in trendy clothes.
The young man was penitent of his mistakes and resolved to tread the path of righteousness. He sat beside the lake in a pensive mood, cogitating
about life. Although he was born into a wealthy family he is now leading a penurious life thanks to his prodigal habits. She has an exquisite collection of rare artefacts which she acquired during the course of her innumerable peregrinations The court issued peremptory summons to the
defaulting customers.
for me. The turncoat politician was expelled by his partys leadership for his perfidious act. His work, which is perfunctory and slipshod and does not comply with the expected standards. Smoking is a pernicious habit which has a detrimental
effect on ones health. Films and television, to a large extent, are responsible for perpetuating violence among youth. He came out with a strange perspective about the
did not spot the blunder in the computer program. The star players perturbation was very obvious when
questions were asked about his illicit relationships. Movies have a pervasive influence on adolescent
behaviour. We were petrified on seeing the ghastly road accident. Age and ill health have made him senile and petulant.
and love from the poor and the needy. Being a man with a phlegmatic temperament, people
given by him was phoney. I could discern from her physiognomy that she is of Asian origin. The off-white brocade sari, studded with diamonds and gold sequins was the piece de resistance of her bridal trousseau. The teenager protested against the piffling allowance given to him by his parents. Thieves gained entry into the house through the rear door, pinioned the inmates and looted all valuable items. The American scientists who were the pioneers of robotic technology won the admiration of the scientific community. The project is just a pipedream and hankering for it would be a waste of time and money. The piquant story line of the movie kept the audience glued to their seats. The husband tried to placate his angry wife with a
bouquet. She is, by nature, a placid person who seldom gets perturbed. His voice sounded plaintive when he recalled
nostalgically the pleasant memories of the past. For a majority of youth, old sayings are rather platitudinous. The excuse which he gave for shirking away from the
work given to him, did not sound very plausible to me. His plebeian tastes were heckled by the snobs of the club.
The government decided to hold a plebiscite in order to guage the people's opinion before implementing the reforms. The Supreme Court has plenary powers to revoke a
law. A plethora of opportunities await job seekers who are willing to put in a lot of hard work. Share prices have plummeted to an all time low in the past three months. The officials fell a prey to the bribe offered by
plutocrats. Few people can match the poise and grace of the veteran actress. The polarity between the two wings of the ruling party led to its destabilization. He was a polymath who commanded a lot of respect on account of his exhaustive knowledge. He pondered over ther issue for a while before
expressing his opinion. India is the second most populous country in the world.
stultifies a childs creative abilities. These rare works of art which symbolize our countrys cultural heritage should be preserved for posterity. There is an acute shortage of potable water in many cities in India. Quinine is a potent antidote for malaria.
He cannot afford to be extravagant due to his precarious financial position. Women are not allowed to enter the precincts of the temple at Sabarimala. Peoples discomfort precludes many women from joining the police or armed forces. The precious child won all the chess tournaments. Autumn is the precursor of spring. Jane has a predilection for Shakespeares comedies. People who are obese have a predisposition to heart
ailments. Stoics believe that the trials and tribulations which man has to endure during the course of his life are preordained. Many people feel that it should be the captains prerogative to choose his team members. In the past, people believed that the hooting of an owl presaged death. Nobody paid heed to his prescient warnings.
When questioned about his involvement in the scandal the minister prevaricated the issue. The fun loving young girls of the hostel considered the
A phenomenal growth in human population over the years has led to the destruction of several primordial forests.
I wish the pristine purity of our rivers could be restored some how. The Minister ordered a judicial probe into the incident.
The school level education system in our country is rather procrustean. His prodigal habits eventually left his family bankrupt.
juniors. The injured man was bleeding profusely while the driver was making profuse apologies to all the onlookers. Our progenitors will be proud as our son has brought
name and fame to the family. The proud father exclaimed, To have such a gifted progeny, who is a good poet as well as a prolific story writer, is indeed a blessing! Many an economists gloomy prognostication about the downward trend of the countrys economy eventually turned out to be false. He is a prolific wiriter who, on an average, writes about 100 stories in a year. The orators prolix speech had a soporific effect on the
listeners.
for travel. The prophecies of Nostradamus are said to be coming true one by one. The two nations have several features in common because of their geological propinquity. The doctor proscribed sweets for the diabetic.
The protagonist in the play is a versatile actor. The protean landscape transforms itself with the seasons. The protocol demands that a visiting dignitary be received by a senior officer. The prototype of the radar will be displayed for the
benefit of research students After a protracted discussion the team finally solved the problem. He expired last week after being bedridden for six months due to a protracted illness. The protrusion in his left elbow is symptomatic of
tennis elbow. The ghastly accident was averted by the drivers presence of mind and the passengers had a providential escape. There was no provocation for her rude behaviour.
about his intellectual prowess. The Chief Minister who was supposed to be the Chief Guest sent one of his cabinet colleagues as his proxy to attend the function.
Eliot. It did not take much time for me to discern that the excuse given by him was a puerile and evasive one. He was nabbed by the police when he was found possessing a purloined cheque. The book purports to reveal the whole truth.
He began his career by purveying sundry items on the pavement and eventually grew to become a business tycoon. Mahatma Gandhis advocacy of non-violence was misconceived by the extremists as pusillanimity. Although the cottage was old-fashioned it had a quaint and alluring charm. The foreigners who are suspected to be carrying the
bird flu virus were quarantined at the airport itself. She felt queasy after taking a ride on the roller coaster. Queer customs and rituals are still prevalent in tribal societies. The agitation was quelled by the timely action taken by the government. The querulous journalist kept on bombarding his objections to the new scheme during the press conference. Gautama Buddha renounced his princely life and
The manor house was a quintessence of Victorian elegance. Observing people, with all their quirks and foibles, was
his favourite past time. The idea of interlinking all the rivers in the country is rather quixotic.
The actors quotidian performance failed to sustain audience interest. Rabid fanatics belonging to two religious groups indulged in arson, damaging a lot of public property in the process. Although he has recovered from a bout of illness, he
still looks raddled. It is predicted that the centre's decision would have
widespread social ramifications. The mob went on a rampage and destroyed public property. The rancid odour emanating from the dish was nauseating. He launched into a rant against the swindler who had duped him. The rapacious money lender charged a heavy interest on the money he lent to the poor and illiterate villagers. He has an excellent rapport with his boss. The resumption of train services between India and Pakistan is an indicator of the growing rapprochement between the two countries. His family and friends gave him a rapturous welcome when he returned to his motherland after several years of staying abroad. Finding politicians of honesty and integrity seems to be
a rara avis these days. Several maritime cities and towns were ravaged by the tsunami which occurred in the year 2004. They dismissed his utterances as the lunatic ravings of a senile old man. He felt humiliated when his proposal was rebuffed by the members of he committee The bureaucrat categorically rebutted his involvement in the scam. Psychologists aver that a recalcitrant attitude among most teenagers is nothing abnormal. When his disparaging statements were met with loud protests from some sections of society, the leader was forced to recant.
length on his new discovery. Being a recherch subject, particle physics is beyond a lay mans comprehension. His reclusive nature is mistaken by many for
arrogance. Recondite subjects like philosophy are beyond a laymans comprehension. Corporal punishment should be resorted to as a last recourse, while discipling children. Constant squabbles and mutual recrimination between parents can have a detrimental effect on a childs psychology. He has a sense of moral rectitude and hence I feel he is a rare species in these dishonest times. The climate of the hill station is ideal for convalescents recuperating from an illness. The rustic surroundings which were redolent of the quaint charm of his native village, stirred nostalgic memories in him. The deputy chiefs post is very soon going to become redundant. The refractory labourers refused to call off their strike when the management failed to accede to their demands. He refuted the accusations levelled against him by proving his innocence. The tourists were thoroughly amazed to see the exquisite grandeur of the palace in all its regal splendour.
The teenager's regressing to childish behaviour could probably be due to an underlying psychological problem. The Minister reiterated that he was innocent and
categorically denied his involvement in the scandal. He expressed his disapproval with a curt rejoinder. The commanders exhortation rejuvenated the sagging morale of the soldiers. The patient relapsed into coma yet again. Despite all the blandishments we showered on him he did not relent from his obstinate stance. One must relentlessly pursue ones goal in order to embrace success. To express his displeasure with the British government Rabindranath Tagore relinquished the title conferred upon him. The old soldier often reminisced about his victories and
the
college
management for hiking the tution fee. The renegade was ostracized from the community for his perfidious act. Most politicians renege on the promises which they make to the electorate, once they are elected. The government was forced to repeal the rent control
act owing to wide protests from all quarters. Please replenish the stock immediately. History is replete with instances, which prove that men have always been violent.
crime are morally reprehensible. He was reprimanded by his superiors for failing to execute the task assigned to him. The naxalites resorted to arson in reprisal for the gunning down of some of their fellow men. Overcome by penitence the reprobate vowed to mend his ways and turn over a new leaf. He is a person of ill repute and dubious credentials; hence he cannot be trusted with the job. I intend giving her a small gift in requital of the kindness she has shown towards me. Only the President has the authority to rescind an order which has been approved by the cabinet. I resent being talked to in a loud voice.
responsive to treatment. The court ordered the management of the company to pay a lakh of rupees in restitution, to the worker who injuries sustained while at work. The actress was extremely reticent about her personal life. He is too reticent to take on the role of a PR executive.
The heroine arrived on the sets of the film with her retinue, while the director waited impatiently. The captain retorted by saying that his critics were the kind of people who had never played the sport even at club level tournaments. The new law is actually a retrograde step and we will
not progress by its introduction. Clamping stringent laws that curb freedom could prove to be a retrograde step. It is aptly said that even a fool becomes wise in
The teacher asked the students to revert to him in case of any confusion. Byron reviled against the oppressive rulers of his time in his satirical works. I prefer approaching an authorized agent, rather than getting into the rigmarole of going from pillar to post, in order to obtain my driving licence. She was taken aback by his rather cheeky riposte. The government should impose a ban on the display of risque bill boards on roads in the interest of the general public. India was riven by internal conflicts among the various kingdoms which paved the way for the British to overpower the nation.
riveted by the stories she told me. The drawing room, which was tastefully decorated with
rococo furniture was, reminiscent of a Victorian manor. The rollicking youngsters roistered at a party hosted to usher in the New Year. The new chief is a rotund, balding man.
I could make out from the rueful expression on his face that he was penitent about his errant behaviour. -
We were caught unawares when the enemy troops made a sally against our military deployment. The salubrious climate of the city had a therapeutic effect on her frail health. The incident was a salutary reminder of the danger
involved in flouting the laws of safety. The sanctimonious speech of the holy man infuriated
vandals indulging in nefarious activities. The teacher displayed considerable sangfroid in tackling the difficult situation. His cancer is being treated in a sanitarium in the U.S.
I could discern from his sardonic tone that he is a conceited individual. His saturnine nature puts me off. His usually cheerful countenance has a saturnine expression indicating that something was seriously wrong. Having a lot of time at our disposal, since the flight was delayed, we sauntered about the airport lounge aimlessly. He was a sevant and could speak extempore on any subject. He was a charismatic personality who could charm
people with his rare distinction and savoir faire. The wise saws coined by our forefathers, are full of truth, and have relevance even to this day. The company seems to be on the brink of a schism due to differences of opinion between the board of directors. I was taken aback by her scornful remarks
On close scrutiny it was revealed that the evidence was doctored. The official filed a defamation suit against the press for the scurrilous attack on his character. Seared by pangs of guilt for the sin he had committed,
he promised to make amends. Modern-day politicians wilfully indulge in sectarian politics. He is a rather sedate man.
government for his seditious speeches. Being a perfectionist to the core he executes any job assigned to him with sedulous care. A child suffering from chicken-pox
should
be
segregated from other children. Usually in aeroplanes the No smoking and the Smoking zones are segregated. The reigning champion is so out-of-form that he seems
to have no semblance of a chance to win the title now. The senile old man cursed all his relatives and called them crooked politicians. Since plants are sentient living beings they should be
nurtured with utmost care. Star wars II is a sequel to Star wars I. The little cherub endeared herself to everyone with her
seraphic smile. I was shocked when I realized that all the love and tenderness, which he showed was nothing more than a sham. She was appalled to find her well kept home, in a shambolic state on her return from a brief holiday. He did not give a reply to my question but gave a sheepish smile. The meeting was adjourned sine die.
The sea appeared sinister indicating that a fierce storm was imminent. Most politicians do not shirk from resorting to skulduggery in order achieve their aims. The bureaucrat who was suspended from service on allegations of skulduggery was reinstated when the allegations eventually turned out to be specious. When I saw someone skulking behind the bushes, I called in the police immediately fearing that it was a burglar. The politician threatened to sue the newspapers for
publishing slanderous remarks against him. Although she was piqued by his slighting remarks, she
chose to ignore them. At this hour of crisis we cannot afford to be smug about our achievements but must work hard to improve the situation. Piqued by his rivals snide remarks, John launched into a verbal tirade against him. After my sojourn in Delhi, I longed to go back to my
village to escape the hectic life of Delhi. People should be well versed in matters of etiqette in order to avoid solecisms at social gatherings. Mother Teresa's solicitude for the sick and the destitute
audience chamber of God. Although he is normally a cheerful person, today he looks unusually sombre. I could discern from the sombre expression on his face
that all was not well. He hails from a somnolent village on the outskirts of
Denver.
The somnolent rhythm of the aria made me doze off in the auditorium. The sonorous voice of Jim Reeves is adored by millions across the globe. The proponents of alchemy were just indulging in sophistry. The monotony of the speakers voice had a soporific effect on the listeners. When the sordid details of his private life were exposed, people were shocked at the seamy side of their leader. The audience were deeply moved after listening to the
The retired professor is leading a spartan life these days. But for a few spasmodic incidents of violence, the riot hit districts were by and large peaceful. Being a sticlker for detail he cannot be convinced by such specious arguments. The spectre of ethnic strife is looming large in several countries of the world. Very few people like to befriend a person who is splenetic. The thieves shared the spoils of the plunder among themselves. Not withstanding his age, he is a sprightly person with a zest for life. He was greatly distressed after witnessing the dismal and squalid living conditions of the slum dwellers. A statuesque woman and a stickler for discipline,
headmistress won the admiration of students. According to a statute issued by the Ministry of Health smoking in public is prohibited. Our new drillmaster has got a stentorian voice. The commanders stentorian voice exuded authority.
stolid and silent as usual. The students resented the wardens strait-laced attitude. The strident approach of the captain to tackle the problem was resented by his teammates. In a strident voice, he conveyed his dissidence with the other members of the team. Stringent traffic rules are required to bring down the number of accidents in the city. The winning team was congratulated for their
stupendous achievement. A stygian gloom descended on the stadium when some spectators died in the stampede. The extremities of weather like floods and droughts stymie economic growth. I was so carried away by the mans suave deportment
that I was shocked to learn that he was a crook. India was subjugated by the British for over three decades. The sublime location of the resort, amid idyllic surroundings, attracted a lot of tourists. No one can deny the subliminal effects of advertisements. The neurons transmit subliminal messages to the brain. The ambience of the place where we work and live in has a profound, though often subliminal influence on our senses and moods. The ancient palace had many subterranean passages.
The movie was banned by the ruling party which felt that it was subversive and intended to destabilise the government. The militant group was accused of trying to subvert the peace process.
The intelligence report claimed that the police had unearthed a plot to subvert the state. Several voluntary organizations came forward to offer succour to the people of the flood ravaged districts. Her face, which was suffused with pallor, suggested that she was unwell. More than the sumptuous spread on the table it was
the hostess geniality which was heart-waming. The supercilious attitude of the leader has alienated
even his supporters. This research paper has a lot of superfluous data in it.
A surfeit of fruits and vegetable has hit the market much to the delight of the consumers. The bosss surly nature was resented
by his
one of the seven wonders of the world. Surveillance cameras were installed at all strategic locations in the airport in order to beef up security. A swashbuckling hero of the seventies, his movies are
a big draw even today. People fulminated against the imposition of swingeing taxes, by the government. The crow and the cow share a symbiotic relationship. Beethovens Symphony had a spell binding effect on the audience.
15th of this month. There is a tacit understanding between the manager and the captain that they will not interfere in each others work. Being a taciturn person by nature she has very few friends. He is a very tactile person who keeps touching people to show his affection. The politician kept on discussing tangential issues when asked for his opinion on how he intended to solve the important issues. The Chief Guest apologized to the audience for his tardy arrival. An overdose of tautology in any piece of writing tends
to destroy the pleasure of reading it. His flashy outfit revealed his tawdry dress sense. The haughty young mans temerity led to his miserable
downfall. The temperate weather of the city has a salubrious effect particularly on convalescents. The chief of the spiritual movement detested discussing temporal issues like managing the funds of the trust. The old notion that women are the weaker sex is no longer tenable. A tenacious person like Robert usually has his way.
religions. Being a tenuous argument it does not hold much water. Despite a lot of publicity, the event evoked only a tepid
response. Thanks to recent advances in medical science cancer, which was once considered a terminal disease, is now completely curable.
This mountainous terrain of Afghanistan helped the terrorist to escape. He was hurt by her terse rejection of his friendly overtures. His achievement is a testimony of his resoluteness and
assiduousness. Being a testy person, she does not get along with
anyone. A tteatte with an erudite genius like Mr. Simpson is a very enriching experience. One must practise thrift in the use of dwindling natural
resources. The earthquake came as a massive blow when the country was already in the throes of ethnic strife. Her voice had a rich timbre which was just ideal for her job as a radio announcer. I wonder how such a timorous person can possibly became an actor! He is a Titan in business. As he is merely a titular head, he does not really have
a say in important matters. His friends were put off by his tomfoolery.
the pool. People, living on the plains, experienced a torrid summer this year. The tortuous path leading to the shrine tires out even athletically built pilgrims. Toxic wastes are constantly polluting our rivers. The members of the opposition party went all out to traduce him.
Most politicians do not hesitate to openly traduce their political rivals. Suscess is usually transient, especially in the glamour field. Life is transitory, yet we cling to it.
The curtains in our bedroom are of translucent blue colour. It transpired that there will be a coalition government at
the centre. The director transposes the play from medieval Europe
to post-Civil War America. In a tremulous voice he said that he had seen a ghost.
Many critics did not approve of the writers trenchant style. There is a growing trepidation that leading such a
hectic life may be resented by most of the managers. He maintains a sanguine attitude even while facing the worst of tribulations. An optimist maintains a sanguine attitude even while facing the worst of tribulations. I would be back in a trice, he said.
shape resembles Lord Shivas trident. If left moderated meetings could degenerate into a
discussion of trivial issues. The principal warned the students that indulging in truancy would be dealt with seriously. People avoided his company because they resented his truculent nature.
The clear river water turned turbid after industrial wastes were dumped into it. These are turbulent times, as life seems to have become violent and unpredictable. The novelists turgid style was lambasted by his critics.
He was sentenced to imprisonment for his act of turpitude. Some of the talented youngsters are now under the tutelage of a foreign coach. The celebrity was pursued by the ubiquitous paparazzi who were anxious to photograph her. He took umbrage at her leg pulling.
Lack of unanimity among the members of the party led to the discord. The chief was elected unanimously. The selection committee unanimously elected the new captain as he had perfect credentials for the job. Ahead of us by more than ten points the rival team was
such an uncouth manner. Some people can go to the extent of being unctuous in order to get things done in their favour. He was undemonstrative in his love even for his own
children.
The undulating green stretch of land was ideally suited for development of a golf course. The armed forces pledged their unflinching support to the government during the hour of crisis. If the other party does not turn up, the case will be decided unilaterally. She composes verses with unstudied ease.
anything untoward happens. The ordeal of lugging my unwieldly baggage over a flight of stairs left me totally exhausted and panting for breath. The suggestion was accepted with unwonted
beginning of the programme. His Utopian dreams will never be realised. I warned him that if he continued to vacillate, the opportunity would slip out of his hand. Johns vacous remarks embarrassed his bosses very much. The Chiefs death has created a vacuum in the team. Do you know that the vagabond next door is a graduate? Indian agriculture, to a large extent, is affected by the vagaries of the weather. His vagrant nature irritated his parents. Hercules was famous for his valour.
exemplary valor. He was in the van of the Renaissance movement. He was in the vanguard of the Renaissance movement. The Chicago Bulls vanquished their opponents very
comfortably. Most people, these days, spend their evenings watching vapid TV soaps rather than socializing or pursuing an intellectual activity. The jokers variegated attire amused the children very
opponents. During his brief stint as a minister the venal politician amassed a lot of ill-gotten wealth People, not only in India, but many nations across the
world venerate trees. The judge directed the police to verify the veracity of the eyewitness statements. Since he is a person with dubious credentials, we
cannot be sure about the veracity of his claim. The best part of this organisation is that even the CEO is very accessible. The new writers articles are full of verbose statements. The accused will be kept in confinement until the jury pronounces its verdict. I do not, even for a moment, doubt the verity of Monas statement, said her father. Clark Gable is a versatile actor.
before they are released in the market. Piqued by the childs vexatious behaviour his mother
admonished him severely. The plan had to be shelved mid way because it was not
economically viable. Thanks to the developments in modern technology we are able to experience the vicarious pleasure of travelling to exotic locales in the world. Despite experiencing the vicissitudes of life he is always sanguine about the future. The weather suddenly turned vile forcing us to shelve
our plans of going to the seaside for a picnic. The vilification of our established customs and traditions is resented by orthodox thinkers. The couple were devasted after their only son succumbed to a virulent strain of pneumonia. The visage of the palace has been redone.
The Chairmans vision for the company sounded rather impractical. The vista from the resort is breathtaking.
He launched a vitriolic attack against the media, accusing it of character assassination. In his satire the poet vituperated against the tyrannical behaviour of the aristocracy. Jane is a vivacious lady.
appeals from the defendant. No one forced me, He remarked I did this out of my own volition. The magician fished out the missing rabbit, from the
pocket of his voluminous coat. He has a voracious appetite. Nature has vouchsafed innumerable benedictions on mankind. Claiming moral responsibility for the incident, he
waived his right to appeal. On new years day, he resolved to give up his wayward behaviour and turn over a new leaf. People looked at her with a strange expression because of her weird hairdo. The children had a knack of wheedling money out of
their father. Avid reading can whet ones appetite for knowledge.
Children should be encouraged to eat wholesome snacks rather than junk food. The trek was pretty arduous and we were totally winded by the time we reached the top of the mountain. I wish I could buy the talking doll displayed in the shop window, said the little girl wistfully. He was wont to waking up before the break of dawn. He was shaken from his world of fantasy and was
The organisers had to face the wrath of the audience when there was an inordinate delay in starting the programme. Religious zealotry is one of the main causative factors of communal tensions. Despite being aged, he is young at heart and has a great zest for life.
opoprochar --vilify govt shouldnot muzzle dissent of common man muzzle--mukh bondho kore dewa This season was touted as a litmus test for IPL Off the field, IP L continued to dominate public discourse touted-advertized/shown off discourse-extended discussions
Naysayers someone with aggressive negative attitude Apologists and opponents apologists--one who justifies/defends a debate/issue
The cacophony of ill-defined pros & cons is making the healthy scepticism lose that was needed to understand any n
This angst is a trifle misplaced The effect manifests itself in myriad ways myriad-uncountable/numerous
While the packaging must be good, the innards must be vigour too for long term sustenance and credibility
emulate-be in par with or match n quality with Stricter policies are required if IPL is to emulate the success of other mega sporting events Like all govt platitude,this directive too was flouted. structural lacunae maladies fhakfokor,gaps,missing links
plaguing the indian economy are indian in nature panacea-all cure remedy leader,heading in front
It is not the panacea for all woes Infosys is the bellwether of indian IT cos.
extended discussions
pillory--criticize harshly
e and credibility
innards-internal matters/policies/structure