MASCULINE AND FEMININE GENDER a)PEOPLE

MASCULINE Actor Author bachelor bridegroom Butler boy scout Duke emperor gentleman God grandfather grandson headmaster Heir husband Hero Host instructor King landlord Male manager master Monk nephew postman Sir Son steward Uncle Waiter

FEMININE actress authoress spinster bride maid girl guide duchess empress lady goddess grandmother granddaughter headmistress heiress wife heroine hostess instructress queen landlady female manageress mistress nun niece postwoman madam daughter stewardess aunt waitress

widower Wizard
a) ANIMALS

widow witch

MASCULINE Eagle Bear Billy-goat Buck Bull Boar Cock Dog Drake Drone Fox Gander Lion Leopard Peacock Ram Stallion Tiger Wolf

FEMININE eagle she-bear nanny-goat doe cow sow hen bitch duck bee vixen goose lioness leopardess peahen ewe mare tigress she-wolf

USEFUL LIST OF WORDS 1 DESCRIBING PEOPLE

Physical Attributes Shape/Size chubby fat lanky muscular of average height shape of face broad heart-shaped oval round square thin big crooked flaring nostrils flat hooked mouth big lips double chin pointed chin square jaw skin/ complexion dark fair hands broad huge long, skinny fingers narrow rough palms

of average size of medium height paunchy plump short skinny slim stout tall thin well-built Personality (a) Adjectives Aged agile ambitious amusing athletic bent boring boyish brave broadshouldered caring chubby Movement

cheeks dimpled fat pale rosy sunken nose aquiline

pouting mouth thick lips thin lips toothless smile rosebud lips yellow teeth chin cleft chin

freckles petal-soft pimples pockmarks scarred smooth soft well-tanned wrinkled

soft tiny arms/legs fat flabby long muscular skinny

clumsy cruel delicate dependable Dull elderly fair fearful feeble frail firm friendly generous gentle

girlish graceful hardworking helpful hunched ill-mannered irresponsible jovial kind lazy lean muscular

Nosey overweight patient playful plump polite powerful quiet rude selfish skinny slim

slender shapely snobbish sociable stingy timid trustworthy understanding unfriendly young youthful well-built weak

Choosing apt verbs for actions

To replace said Loudly/Angry Fierce bellowed growled grumbled ranted raved roared screamed Happy chattered chirped Amused chortled giggled joked prattled Scared Softly mouthed mumbled murmured whispered Pleading begged beseeched pleaded exclaimed gushed jabbered sputtered Repetition echoed mimicked repeated Insulting

screeched snapped snarled thundered yelled Slowly drawled In haste/ Too excited barged burst charged dashed dived flew hurried jumped leapt rushed scrambled shot skidded

croaked whined jeered sputtered sneered In haste/Too stammered sniggered excited stuttered babbled mimicked blurted Boastful bragged crowed To replace walked or ran Slow crawled inched Happy/Childish/ Graceful danced flitted floated glided hopped sauntered skated skipped strolled twirled waltzed Boastful pranced strutted swaggered Sad/Tired/Hurt crawled dragged drooped hobbled limped plodded shuffled staggered tottered trudged Fearful/sneaky crept edged prowled slid slipped sneaked tiptoed Angry/stern marched stamped stomped stormed

2DESCRIBING PLACES AND SCENES

Other than for your descriptive composition, you may also include description of places or scenes in your narrative composition. When describing places, you must convey to the reader the feeling of actually being at the scene.Ask yourself these questions:
1.What would one see, hear, smell, touch or taste at this scene? You have to include descriptions involving as many of the five senses as possible.For example, in describing seaside trip, you could include; Blue sea sight Crashing of waves sound Fishy smell of seaweed smell Salt water in your mouth taste Roughness of sand under your feet touch 2.What emotions would one feel at this time? (a)Your description will gain depth if you mention your emotional reaction to what you see, hear,

smell, touch or taste at this scene. (b)As mentioned before, you should not just list descriptive details.Choose the details that convey the message of how you feel about the place or the situation.You should have some sort of theme in mine. For example, if you are describing a seaside scene, your theme could be:

The beauty and solitude of the place make me feel at peace

OR

The pollution and crowds spoil the spot and I feel harassed, disappointed and disgusted
3.What words would you convey my feelings exactly? A good writer will have a wide vocabulary from which he can select the words that convey the exact nuance of meaning.When you are reading novels or articles, take note of interesting and useful words. Some Useful Phrases for Describing Scenes Here are some examples of phrases used for describing scenes.You can use them in your own essays where relevant. Sea scene Sand: soft, silky, coarse, burning, white, golden, shimmering Coconut palms: dancing, waving, rustling as if to welcome us The water: blue, green, grey (storm approaching), foam-specked, crystal-clear, shimmering in the sun The waves: Gentle waves rushed to the shore; Gigantic waves crashed on the rocks Far out in the sea/on the horizona fishing boat, a kelong , an ocean liner Coupleswalking hand in hand, splashing in the shallows/frolicking on the waters edge A cool/warm/gentle breeze caresses my skin. The beach : crowded, deserted, golden, jam-packed, lonely, muddy, polluted, pebbly, sandy, sheltered, unspoilt Sky The sun rosea ball of fire/in a pool of liquid gold/crimson and gold The sky was streaked with red, orange and gold. The clouds blushed a shade of deep pink. The sky seems ablaze with red and gold. Fluffy white clouds drifted across the blue sky. Ominous black clouds hung overhead. It was a grey afternoon with dull clouds threatening rain. Rainstorm The dark clouds that had been gathering all day gave way to pouring sheets of rain. A flash of lighting streaked across the sky, followed by a roll of thunder. The distant rumble of thunder

The soft patter of raindrops The torrential rain thundered on our zinc roof. The rain poured from the heavens. Sheets of rain /A curtain of rain The storm raged The wind was thrashing in the treetops/howled overhead A high wind swept across the plain. Late that night, the rain finally abated. Traffic A motorbike/racing car whizzed by/roared past A lorry/An old bus rumbled by in a cloud of dust/petrol fumes The traffic piled up Long rows/A seaof cars, motorcycles and lorries/traffic We crawled along the road/We inched forward, bit by bit, slow-moving, at a standstill, bumper-to-bumper, honk, roar, screech, overtake, accelerate, park, pass, exhaust fumes Impatient drivers pressed on their hornscursingwaving their fists Red, sweaty faces Food Delicious, appetizing, mouth watering, tasty, scrumptious, disgusting, burnt, dry, fatty, oily, Filling, fresh, healthy, nourishing, piping hot, sizzling, steaming, well-cooked, chewy, creamy Crisp, crunchy, lumpy, mushy, soggy, smooth, spongy, squashy, tender, tough, bitter, plain, salty, sour, spicy, sugary, sweet, syrupy, sticky adventure Amazing, action-packed, dangerous, exciting, fascinating, scary, strange, terrifying, thrilling, incredible. Scenery Breathtaking, glorious, incredible, magnificent, marvelous, spectacular, wonderful Weather Sunny, delightful, fair, misty, stormy, rainy, damp, fabulous, glorious, gorgeous, blazing, scorching, magnificent, marvelous, superb, wonderful

Synonym is a word with the same meaning or nearly the same meaning as another word in the same language. admit confess leave abandon

alive also amount ask assembly bad beg begin behaviour big blamed blank bottom brave bright broad buy careful catch centre change cheat choose clergyman close clothes copy correct cunning cure damp dangerous deadly

lively too quantity inquire gathering evil implore commence conduct large accused empty foot daring shinning wide purchase cautious capture middle alter deceive select minister near dress imitate accurate sly remedy moist risky fatal

listen little look loving loyal mad margin mistake most new noisy noted obey old omen oral outside part policeman polite poor port praise pretty protect push queen quick quiet rare read ready real

hear small see fond true insane edge error maximum modern rowdy well-known submit ancient sign verbal exterior portion constable courteous destitute harbour compliment beautiful guard thrust empress rapid peaceful scarce peruse alert genuine

dear decrease disease disorder dull dumb eatable ebb end enemy enough escape fable fall false far feather fertile fierce fight float force foretell free friend gain game gather gay general glad glaring habit

expensive reduce sickness chaos gloomy mute edible recede conclusion foe sufficient elude myth drop untrue distant plume fruitful ferocious battle drift compel predict release ally profit recreation collect cheerful common happy dazzling custom

reckless red remember rich riot roam rough round rude rule sad safe scatter seldom separate short shorten show sleepy slim smell steed stern stick stop strong style surprise surrender surround swamp talk teach

rash ruddy recollect wealthy revolt wander coarse circular impolite govern unhappy secure disperse rarely sever brief abbreviate exhibit drowsy slender scent horse strict adhere halt powerful fashion astonishment yield encircle marsh conversation educate

hard hate height help hide high home hug huge industrious inside join jump just king lazy least

difficult detest altitude assist conceal tall residence embrace enormous hardworking interior unite leap fair emperor indolent minimum

tested thief thin top trick trust try understand usually vacant value victory weak whole wonder yearly young

tried burglar lean summit hoax believe attempt comprehend generally empty worth triumph feeble entire amazement annually youthful

lIST OF VOCABULARY

DIFFERENT TYPES OF PEOPLE Activist Agnostic Atheist Cynic Disciplinarian Fanatic Fatalist Idealists Takes an active part in social causes or politics Believes that nothing can be known about God or life after death Does not believe in the existence of God Thinks that people tend to act only in their won interest Believes in firm discipline and can make people obey orders Shows great and unreasonable interest for some religious or political belief Believes that events are decided by fate and are outside human control Tries to live according to high principles, often is a way that is impractical

Believes strongly in ones own country; wants national independence or government Non-conformist Does not follow generally accepted way(s) of living, thinking etc. Optimist Thinks that whatever happens will be good Patriot Loves ones country fiercely and is willing to defend it Perfectionist Will not be satisfied until something is perfect Pessimist Thinks that whatever happens will be bad Racist Believes that his or her own race is the best Realist Accepts life as it is and deals with its problems in a practical way WORDS DESCRIBING CHARACTER AND PERSONALITY Nationalist Ambitious Boisterous Candid Carefree, easy-going Competitive Considerate, thoughtful Critical Dedicated, devoted, loyal Demanding Dominant Forgetful Humble, modest Impressionable Light-hearted Malicious Materialistic Mercenary Narrow-minded Outgoing, extroverted Passionate Proud, pompous, snobbish Rebellious Self-assured Sensible, level-headed, rational, logical Shy Strong-willed, determined Wants to be better or the best Noisy and has a lot of energy Frank, truthful Has no worries or problems Hates to lose Caring Enjoys finding fault with others Faithful Expects high standards from others Likes to be the boss Forgets things easily Not proud Easily influenced by others Cheerful and not worried about anything Cruel Loves to have things Helps others with the aim of getting something in return Unwilling to accept new or different ideas Friendly, mixes easily with others Emotional, impulsive Thinks highly of oneself Likes to go against authority or rules Full of confidence Well-balanced Timid, reserved Knows what he wants and usually gets it

Stubborn, obstinate Tolerant Unreliable Unscrupulous Unpredictable, changeable, indecisive Appendix Bibliography Blurb Foreword Glossary Index Introduction Preface Summary Table of contents 2+1 3+0 Correspondence course Counseling Course preview Distance learning Duration Entry qualification Equivalent Full-time Higher diploma Homestudy Intake

Determined to do something even though unreasonable Compliant, easy-going, kind-hearted, unprejudiced Doesnt keep promises Dishonest, unethical Cant be sure what he or she will be up to WORDS ASSOCIATED WITH BOOKS A section added after the main part of a book A list of other books referred to in a book; useful for finding other sources for further information The description of a book usually found on the back cover An introduction usually written by a person other than the writer A list of terms and their meanings, usually at the back of book; it is useful if you come across a word you do not know List of topics and pages where they can be found; given at the back of a book Explains how information is organized in a book and how the book should be used Explains the purpose of a book and the background to its writing A summary of main points given at the end of each section or chapter of academic books A list of chapter headings, tables, diagrams etc. EDUCATION Two years of study are done locally while the final year is done overseas All three years of a programme are done locally A set of lessons received by mail A service set up to give advice to potential students A short description of a course or subject The study of a subject by students who do not attend classes but use computers or television The time allotted for the course of study The necessary qualification to enroll n an institute of education The same or equal Studying for the number of hours that work is usually done A diploma which is acquired at a tertiary level or university Studying one or more subjects at home and not in an institute of education The number of students allowed to enroll in a course

MBA Online Learning Part-time Prospectus Twinning programme

Master of Business Administration Learning via electronic mail Studying not on a full-time basis A printed statement describing the advantages of an institution A joint academic programme between two institution of education HOTELS AND HOLIDAYS

Bed and breakfast

A private house or small hotel where you can spend the night and have breakfast Budget/ traveller A traveler/tourist who carefully plans and controls his spending Business traveller A person who often travels for business purposes Cruise A journey by boat/ship for pleasure Departure An act of leaving a place Destination The place that someone is going to Food and lodging Meals and accommodation Nett The amount that needs to be paid after all deductions have been made Package A set of related services or things offered together Quad sharing A room for four people Residential seminar A package where groups of employees from companies stay package in a hotel and have training sessions or seminars Return ticket A ticket to a destination and back again Single occupancy A room for one person Star rating A system for judging the quality of hotels and restaurants Subject Dependent or conditional Subject to availability Depending on whether a certain facility is in use or not Suite A set of rooms, especially expensive ones, in a hotel Twin sharing A room where two beds are provided MEALS AND RESTAURANTS Ala carte Appetizer Brunch Buffet Cappuccino Dessert Dim sum Entre or Main course Each dish has a separate price A small dish at the beginning of the meal A combination of breakfast and lunch A variety of dishes spread out on a table where people server themselves and move away to eat Italian coffee made with hot milk and chocolate powder on top Sweet food served after the main meal Chinese dumplings The main dish of a meal

Fast food Set lunch/dinner Steamboat Tiramisu Value meal

Food, such as burgers and French fries, which is prepared quickly A combination of food suggested by the restaurant and has a fixed price A variety of food that is dipped into boiling hot soup A type of rich chocolate cake of Italian origin A value-for- money set meal, usually sold at fast food restaurants CONTESTS

Accompanied by

Entry must be submitted along with specified items, such as receipts, or proof of purchase Disqualified Considered unfit or unsuitable Eligible/ineligible Suitable to be chosen/not suitable to be chosen Entitled The right to have or receive something like prizes Exchangeable A prize won can be exchanged for cash or something of the same value Illegible Difficult or impossible to read Incomplete Not complete No correspondence will Inquiries made through the mail will not be answered be entertained Proof of posting There is proof that something has been sent through the mail JOB VACANCIES Added advantage Commensurate experience Essential Fringe benefits Preferable Proficient Qualification Remuneration Shortlisted candidates Walk-in interview An advantage over other candidates with Suited according to the experience Required or important Extra perks given to the right candidate such as allowances, company car, insurance coverage etc. A candidate will be seen as preferable if he or she has extra qualifications or abilities than the others Skilled in a particular area or field, such as languages etc. An ability, quality or record experience that makes a person suitable for a job Payment for work or services The most suitable people for a job, chosen from a first list An interview in which candidates come without having to make any appointments SALE/OFFERS A sale where goods are sold cheaply in order to get rid of them fast A final clearance sale before a company stops operating

Clearance sale Closing down sale

Discount Down payment Excellent/Tip-top/Mint condition Guarantee Negotiable On nearest offer Stock-taking sale Warranty

Bought or sold for less than the normal price Deposit Looking new and in perfect condition Warranty or assurance Can be discussed Last or best offer An inventory sale A written promise made by a company to replace or fix a product if it breaks down or is faulty

ANTONYM LIST

absence accept accurate advantage alive always ancient answer approval approached abundant admit advance artificial arrival ascend

presence refuse inaccurate disadvantage dead never modern question, query disapproval receded, departed scarce deny retreat, retire natural departure descend

attack attractive attention asleep ally agree bad backward bend beautiful beginning below bent big blunt better best blame bless bitter borrow bravery build bold

defense repulsive inattention awake enemy disagree good forward, onward straighten ugly ending above straight small, little sharp worse worst praise curse sweet lend cowardice destroy, demolish timid, meek

bright broad clear careful calm capable captivity cellar cheap close clever cold combine clockwise correct conceal come common comfort courage cruel courteous cunning dainty

dull narrow vague, cloudy rush, careless troubled incapable freedom, liberty attic dear, expensive distant stupid hot separate anti-clockwise incorrect reveal go rare discomfort cowardice kind discourteous, rude simple clumsy

danger dark deep decrease definite demand despair disappear disease discourage dismal doctor dry dull dusk early easy ebb East economise encourage entrance employer empty

safety light shallow increase indefinite supply hope appear health encourage cheerful patient wet clear, bright dawn late difficult flow West waste discourage exit employee full

excited end expand expensive export exterior external fail false feeble foolish fast few famous forelegs fat find first freedom fold frequent forget found fresh

calm beginning contract inexpensive, cheap import interior internal succeed true sturdy, strong, powerful wise slow many unknown hind legs thin lose last captivity unfold seldom remember lost stale

friend fortunate frank full generous gentle gather glad gloomy giant granted great guardian guest guilty happy hard harmful hasten hate healthy here heavy height

enemy unfortunate secretive empty mean rough distribute sorry cheerful dwarf, pygmy refused minute, small, little ward host innocent sad, miserable soft harmless dawdle love unhealthy, ill, diseased there light depth

hero hill horizontal hinder honest humble hunger imitation immense imprison include increase inhabited inferior inside intelligent inhale interior interesting internal intentional join junior justice

coward valley vertical aid, help dishonest proud thirst genuine tiny, minute free exclude decrease uninhabited superior outside unintelligent, stupid exhale exterior, outside uninteresting, dull external accidental separate senior injustice

king knowledge laugh lawful lazy land landlord large last lawyer lecturer lender lengthen left less light like likely leader little lofty long loud loss

subject ignorance cry unlawful industrious, energetic sea tenant little, small first client student borrower shorten right more dark, heavy dislike, unlike unlikely follower large, much, big lowly short soft find, win

low loyal mad magnetize master mature maximum me merry minority miser misunderstand narrow near neat new night noisy North obedient odd offer open optimist

high disloyal sane demagnetize servant immature minimum you mirthless, sad majority spendthrift understand wide far, distant untidy old day quiet South disobedient even refuse shut pessimist

out parent past patient peace permanent please plentiful poetry possible poverty powerful polite private prudent pretty pure qualified rapid regularly rich right rigid rough

in child present impatient war temporary displease scarce prose impossible wealth feeble, weak impolite, rude public imprudent unsightly, ugly impure unqualified slow irregularly poor wrong, left pliable, soft smooth

satisfactory security scatter serious second-hand sense shopkeeper singular simple slim solid sober speaker sour sorrow sow stand straight strong success sunny take tall tame

unsatisfactory insecurity collect trivial new nonsense customer plural complicated thick, stout liquid drunk listener sweet joy reap lie crooked weak failure cloudy give short wild

teacher thick tight top transparent truth up vacant valuable victory virtue visible voluntary vowel wax wisdom within

pupil thin slack, loose bottom opaque untruth, lie down occupied valueless defeat vice invisible compulsory consonant wane folly without