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D abble: v.

~ sth splash (hands. feet. etc) around in water.

Dainty: adj.

(of things) small and pretty.

Dais: n.

raised platform. esp atone end of a room. for aspeaker. etc.

Dally: v.

~ (over sth) waste time.

Damn: v.

condemn (sb) to suffer in hell.

Dank: adj.

unpleasantly damp and cold.

dapper: adj.

(usu of a small person) neat and smart inappearance; nimble in movement.

dappled: adj.

having patches of different colour or shades ofcolour.

Dart: n.

small pointed missile used as a weapon or in thegame of darts.

Daub: v.

~ A on ~ B (with A) put (a soft substance) on (asurface) in a rough or careless way.

Daunt: v.


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discourage (sb); frighten.

Dauntless: adj.

not easily discouraged or fri ghtened.

Dawdle: v.

be slow; waste time.

Daze: v. .

make (sb) confused and unable to react properly.

dazzle: v.

blind (sb) brieflywith too much light.brilliance. etc.

deadlock: n.

complete failure to reach agreement or to settle aquarrel or grievance.

Deadpan:

marked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner.style. or expression.

Dearth: (n)

We always feel dearth of dear one.

Debacle: n.

Sudden and complete failure;

fiasco.DEBACLE(A) defini te agreement(B) complete success(C) ungrudging acceptance(D) unquestionable assumption

(E) frank response

debar:

to exclude from a place. a right. etc.; bar.

debase: v.

lower the quality. status or value of.

debauch: v.

make act i mmorally by using bad inf luence.

debilitate: v.


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make very weak.

debonair: adj.

cheerful and self -assured.

debris: n.

scattered fragments; wreckage.

debunk: (v)

show that the reputation of is undeserved orexaggerated.

debut: n.

first appearance in public as a performer;

decadence: n.

(falling to a) lower level(in morals. art. literature.etc) esp after a period ata high level.

decant: v.

~ sth pour (wine. etc)from a bottle intoanother container. espslowly so that thesediment is leftbehind.

decapitate: v.

cut the head off.

decelerate: v.

slow down.

deciduous: adj.

that loses its leaves annually. usu in autumn.

decimate: v.

kill or destroy a large part of (sth).

decipher: v.


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succeed in understanding.

declivity: n.

downward slope.

decorum: n.

Dignifi ed and sociallyacceptable behaviour.

DECORUM(A) constant austerity(B) false humility(C) impropriety

(D) incompetence(E) petulance

decoy: n.

(real or imitation) bird oranimal used to attract othersso that they can be shot ortrapped.

decree: n.

order given by a ruler or an authority and havingthe force of a law.

decrepit: adj.

Made weak by age or harduse; decrepitude: n. stateof being decrepit.

DECREPIT(A) popular(B) sturdy(C) sterile(D) partially complete

(E) sketchily detailed

decry: v.

~ sb/ sth (as sth) speak critically of sb/ sth tomake him/ it seem less valuable. useful . etc;disparage sb/ sth.

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deducible: adj.

that may be deduced.

deface: v.

spoil the appearance or legibility of by markingor damaging the surface.

defalcate:

misuse money held in trust.

defame: v.


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attack the good reputation of say bad thingsabout (sb).

default: n.

failure to do sth. esp to pay a debt or appear incourt.

defection: n.

~ deserting a party. cause. religion. etc ..

deference: n.

Giving way to theviews. wishes. etcof others. usu outof respect;respect.

DEFERENCE(A) aversion

(B) resignation(C) suspicion(D) inattention(E) contempt

defiance: n.

open disobedience orresistance; refusal to giveway to authority oropposition; defying.

defile: v

make (something) dirty or impure.

definit ive: adj.

clear and having final authority; that cannot orneed not be changed.

deflect: v.

~ (from sth) (cause sth to) turn f rom its directionof movement.

defoli ate: v.

destroy the leaves of.

defray: v.

provide money for (sth); pay for (sth).

deft: adj.


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~ skilful and quick. esp with the hands.

defunct: adj.

(of people) dead.

degenerate: v.

~ (into sth)pass into aworsephysical.mental ormoral state

than onewhich isconsiderednormal ordesirable.

dehydrate: v.

remove water or moisture from.

deify: v.

make a god of (sb/ sth); worship as a god.

deign: v.

be kind or gracious enough (to do sth);condescend.

delectable (adj.)D + elect..... After getting electedas Prime Minister Man MohanSingh feels delectable.

Syn:adorable, agreeable, ambrosial, appetizing,

charming, choice, dainty, darling, delicate,delightful, divine, enjoyable, enticing, exquisite,gratifying, heavenly, inviting, luscious, lush,palatable, pleasant, pleasurable, sapid,satisfying, savory, scrumpti ous.Ant:disagreeable, disgusting, distasteful ,

nauseating, offensive, sickening, unpleasant

deleterious: adj.

~ (fml ) harmful.

deliberate: adj.

done on purpose; intentional.

delineate: v.

show (something) by drawing or describing;portray.

delirium: n.


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mental disturbance caused by illness. resultingin restlessness and often wild talk.

delude: v.

~ sb deliberately mislead sb; deceive sb.

deluge: n.

great flood or rush of water.

delusion: n.

deluding or being deluded.

delusive: adj.

not real; misleading.

delve: v.

~ in/ into sth search or rummage in sth.

demagogue: n.

political leader whotries to win people'ssupport by usingemotional and oftenunreasonablearguments.

demean: v.

~ oneself lower oneself in digni ty; depriveoneself of others' respect.

demeanor:

behavior; bearing ; behavioral attri butes.

demented: adj.

mad.

demise: n.

death.

demographic:


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related to population balance.

demoniac: adj.

very evil; devilish.

demotic: adj.

of or used by ordinary people.

demur: v.

~ (at sth) (fml ) express a doubt (about sth) or anobjection ( to sth).

demure: adj.

(pretending to be) quiet. serious and modest.

denigrate: v.

claim that (sb/ sth) is inferior. worthless. etc;belittle.

denizen: n.

person or type of animal or plant living orgrowing permanently in a place.

denomination: n.

name. esp of a general class or type;classification.

denotation:

meaning; distinguishing by name.

denouement: n.

last part. esp of a novel. play. etc. in whicheverything is settled or made clear.

denounce: v.

~ sb (to sb) (as sth) give information (to theauthori ties) against sb.


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depict: v.

show (sb/ sth) as a picture; portray.

deplete: v.

reduce greatly the quantity. size. power or valueof.

deplore: v.

be shocked or offended by (sth); condemn.

deploy: v.

(cause troops. etc to) move into the correctposit ion for battle.

deport: v.

~ sb legally force (a foreigner. criminal. etc) toleave a country.

depose: v.Remove from power;deposition: n. removingfrom power;dethronement.

DEPOSITION(A) process of congealing

(B) process of disti ll ing(C) process of eroding

(D) process of evolving(E) process of condensing

depravity: (n)

.state of being depraved; corruption.

deprecate: v.

feel and express disapproval of (sth).

depredation: n.

damage caused by an attack. accident. etc.

Derelict: adj.

deserted andallowed to fall intoruins; dilapidated.;dereliction: n. beingderelict.

DERELICT(A) cautions buyer(B) inveterate liar(C) casual bystander(D) pil lar of society(E) slave of habit

Deride: v.

~ sb/ sth treat sb/ sth asfunny and not worthy ofserious attention; mocksb/ sth; derision: n.ridicule or mockery.DERIDE(A) emulate

(B) reward(C) condone(D) show respect for(E) extend favor to

derivation: n.


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development or origin.

dermatologist: n.

expert in dermatology.

derogatory: adj.

showing a hostile or critical attitude (to sb'sreputation. etc); insulting.

derrick (n)

A derrick is a lofty, portable, crane-like structureused on land and water for lifting enormousloads. They were invented in 1857 by Bishop forraising sunken vessels

descry: v.

(fml ) see (something) esp a long way away;catch sight of.

desecrate: n.

treat in an unworthy or evil way.

deserts: n.

what one deserves.

desiccate: v.

remove all the moisture from topreserve it.DESICCATE(A) add ferti lizer to

(B) add water to(C) cement(D) suspend(E) homogenize

DESICCATE(A) lactate(B) hydrate(C) make appetizing(D) allow to putrefy(E) start to accelerate

DESICCATE(A) reactivate(B) squeeze(C) calcify(D) rarefy(E) drench

Desolate: adj.


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deserted and miserable.

desperado: n.

(dated ) man who commits dangerous. espcriminal. acts without worrying about himself orother people.

desperate: adj.

feeling or showinggreat despair and readyto do anythingregardless of danger.

despicable: adj.

~ (to do sth) deserving to be despised;contemptible.

despise: (v)

sb/ sth (for sth) feel contempt for sb/ sth;consider sb/ sth as worthless.

despoil: v.

~sth (fml ) rob (a place) of sth valuable; plundersth.

despondent: adj.

~ having or showing loss of hope; wretched.

despot:

An absolute and irresponsible monarch..despotism: tyranny.

destitute: adj.

without money. food. etc and other thingsnecessary for life; impoverished.

desultory: adj.going from one thing to

another. without adefini te plan or purpose;unmethodical.DESULTORY(A) highly ini mical(B) cheerfully accepted(C) strongly highlighted(D) l ightly considered

(E) strictly methodical

deterrent: n. adj

that deters or is meant to deter.

detonation: n.


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explosion.

detraction: n.

unfair criticism of sb/ sth; belit tling ;.

detrimental: adj.

~ harmful.

deviate: v.

~ from sth stop following.

devious: adj.

cunning; dishonest.

devise: v.

think out (a plan. system. tool. etc); invent.

devoid: adj.

~ of sth without sth; completely lacking in sth.

devolve: v.

~ on/ upon sb (of work. duties) be transferred orpassed to sb.

devotee: n.

person who is devoted to sth; enthusiast.

devout: adj.

sincerely religious; pious.

dexterous: adj.

skilful with one's hands.

diadem: n.

crown worn as a sign of royal power.

dialectic: (n) .


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DIFFIDENT(A) wise(B) bold(C) cruel(D) relaxed(E) sloppy

diffuse: v.

spread all around; send out in all directions.

dignitary: n.

person with a high rank or position.

digression: n.

digressing.

dilapidated: adj.

falling to pieces; in a bad state of repair .

dilate: v.

become wider. larger or further open.DILATE(A) narrow(B) strengthen(C) bend(D) push(E) soften

dilatory: adj.

~ ( in doing sth) slow in acting.

dilemma: n.

situation in which one has to choose betweentwo undesirable things or courses of action.

Dilettante*****

(often derog ) person who studies or does sth.but without serious interest or understanding.DILETTANTE(A) communicant(B) defender

(C) chaperon(D) connoisseur(E) deviant

diligent (adj.)

I f a person dil laga kar kaam kareEg: He work diligently.

diligence (n)

A dili gence was a French stage-coach. I t was thenational vehicle on the regular routes; had fourwheels, two compartments, a deck, and a dickey;and was drawn by from four to seven horses.dilute: v. ~ sth make (a liquid or colour) thinner


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or weaker (by adding water or another liquid).

diminution: n.diminishing or being diminished; reduction.DIMINUTIVE(A) glossy(B) energetic(C) immense(D) adjacent(E) unbending

din: n.continuing loud confused noise.DI N(A) resonance(B) weakness(C) hush(D) uninhabitable place(E) unobstructed view

DI N(A) silence(B) slowness(C) sharpness(D) essence(E) repose

dinghy: n.any of various types of small open boat.

dingy: adj.dirty-looking; not cheerful or bright; drab.

diorama:

a picture (or series of pictures) representing acontinuous scene.

dire: adj.

dreadful; terrible.

dirge: n.

song sung at a burial or for a dead person.

disaffected: adj.

discontented; disloyal.DISAFFECT(A) win over(B) fail to proceed(C) cause to improve(D) include(E) reinstate

disarray: n.

state in whi ch people or things are no longerproperly organized.

disaster (n)

Di s + aster (star) when your star i s not favorablethere are something that is going to happendisastrous with you. H itch your wagon to star toavoid disaster in your life.Eg:The dinner party was a disaster.The party was adisaster.H urricanes are natural disasters.Syn:catastrophe, calamity, debacle, cataclysm,

casualty, holocaust, affl ict ion, bane, f iasco,blight, visitation, contretemps, exigency,infliction

disband: v.

stop operating as an organization; break up.


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disbar:

remove from the bar; expel from the practice oflaw by official action.

disburse: v.

pay out (money).

discernible: adj.

that can just be discerned.; discerning: adj.showing careful judgement.

disclaim: v.

say that one does not have (sth) ; renounce.

discombobulated:

[ discombobulate: ] (informal) (chiefly U.S. andCanadian) to throw into confusion.

discomfi t: v.

confuse or embarrass (sb).

discompose: v.

make (sb) feel uneasy or uncomfortable.

disconcert: v.

cause to feel confused. upset or embarrassed.disconsolate: adj. unhappy. esp at the loss ofsb/ sth; refusing to be comforted.

discord: n.

disagreement; quarrell ing.

discordant: adj.

not in agreement; conflicting.

discourse: n.

lengthy and serious treatment of a subject inspeech or wri ting.

discredit: v.

damage the good reputation of.


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discrete: adj.

separate; distinct.

discretion: n.

quality of being di screet; good judgement.

discursive: adj.

wandering from one point to another.

disdain: n.

feeling that sb/ sth is not good enough to deserveone's respect; contempt.

disembark: v.

~ (from sth) (of people) leave a ship or anaircraft.

disengage: v.

~ sth/ sb (fml ) free or disconnect sth/ sb fromsth/ sb that holds it/ him firmly.

disgorge: v.

~ sth throw out (food. etc) from the stomach orthroat; vomit sth.

disgruntle:

to make ill-humored or discontented usuallyused as a participial adjective.

disheveled: [ dishevel: ]

di' shevelment nou.

disingenuous: adj.

insincere. esp in pretending that one knows lessabout sth than one really does.DISINGENOUSNESS(A) coherent thought(B) polite conversation(C) acquisit iveness(D) guilelessness(E) contentiousness

disinter: v.(fml ) dig up (sth buried).DISIN TER(A) ban(B) depress(C) choose(D) bury(E) link

disinterested: adj.


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not i nfluenced by personal feelings or interests;

unbiased.

disjointed: adj.

in which it i s dif ficult to understand how theideas. events. etc follow each other and develop.DI SJOIN TED(A) orderly(B) clever(C) rigid(D) flexible(E) persuasive

disjunction: Also called: dis'juncture the act ofdisconnecting or the state of being disconnected;separation.dislodge: v. ~ sb/ sth move or force sb/ sth froma previously fixed position.

dismantl e: v.

take to pieces.DI SMANTL E(A) ignite(B) arrive(C) assemble(D) reconcile(E) condone

dismember: v.cut or tear off the limbs of.

disparage: v.suggest. esp unfairly. that is of l itt le value orimportance.

disparate: adj.so different i n ki nd or degree that they cannot becompared.DI SPARATE(A) homogeneous(B) cumulative

(C) i nvariable(D) cooperative(E) cogent

disparity: n. difference or inequality.dispassionate: adj. not influenced by emotion;impartial.

dispel: v.

drive (something) away; cause to vanish.

dispense: v. ~ sth give sth out; distribute sth.disperse: v. go in different directions; scatter;break up.

disport: v.

~ oneself amuse oneself energetically.

disproportion: n. ~ (instance of) being out ofproportion.

disputatious: adj.fond of arguing; incli ned to argue.DISPUTE(A) concede(B) uproot(C) win(D) mute(E) misunderstand

disquietude:a feeling or state of anxiety or uneasines.

disquisit ion: n.~ long elaborate spoken or written report oraccount.

dissection: n.

dissecting or being dissected.


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dissemble: v.

hide or disguise (one's true thoughts andfeelings); dissimulate.DISSEMBLE(A) act conventionally(B) put together(C) appear promptly(D) behave honestly(E) obtain readily

DISSEMBLE(A) be truthful(B) act wisely

(C) gather together(D) remain the same(E) renew relations

disseminate: v.

spread widely.DI SSEMI N ATE(A) deceive(B) garner

(C) constrain(D) confirm(E) conjoin

dissension: n.

angry disagreement.

dissent: n.

holding opinions which differ from common orofficially held ones.

dissertation: n. ~ long essay on a particularsubject. esp one writ ten for a doctorate or simi lardegree; thesis.

dissident: n.

person who strongly disagrees with or opposesofficial views and policies.

dissimulate: v. hide or disguise (one's thoughtsand feelings); dissemble.

dissipate: v.

scatter or vanish.

dissolution: n.~ breaking up (of sth); dissolving.DISSOLUTION(A) catharsis(B) corrugation(C) coagulation(D) distortion

(E) attenuation

dissonance: n. discord.DISSONNACE(A) concord(B) confederacy(C) collusion(D) consent(E) contract

dissuade: v. ~ sb (try to) stop sb by advice orpersuasion.distant: adj. far away in space or time.

distend: v.(cause sth to) swell by means of pressure frominside.DI STEN D(A) constrict(B) concentrate(C) deteriorate(D) fold(E) weaken

distill: undergo distillation; of liquids.


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distinct: adj. easily heard. seen. felt orunderstood; definite.

distinction: n.~ difference or contrast between one person orthing and another.DISTENSION(A) release(B) dilution(C) implosion(D) angularity(E) compression

distinctive: adj. ~ that distinguishes sth bymaking it different from others.

distort: v.

pull or twist out of its usual shape; distortion: n.distorting or being distorted.

distract: v.

~ sb stop sb concentrating on sth.

distrait: adj.

absent-minded; not paying attention ;.

distraught: adj.

very troubled in mind with gri ef or worry.

diurnal: adj.

of the daytime; not nocturnal.

diva:

operatic singer; prima donna.

divagate (n)

Di va + gateIf diva of I ndian movie Rekha outof gate it means she is digressed or stray fromher main causeEg: The major divagated into questions aboutthe li censing laws.Syn: stray, di gress, digress, stray, wander

diverge: v.~ (of lines. roads. etc) separate and go in

different directions. becoming further apart.divergent: adj. divergent paths. opinions.

diverse: adj.of different kinds; varied.DIVERGE(A) relay(B) by pass(C) enclose(D) work quickly(E) come together

diversion: n.action of turning sth aside or changing itsdirection.diversity: n. state of being varied; variety.

divest: v.~ sb of sth take off (sb's clothes).DIVEST(A) respond(B) expire(C) permit(D) preserve(E) furnish


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DI VESTI TURE(A) acquisiti on(B) promotion(C) subsidization(D) consultation(E) monopolization

divine: adj.of. from or like God or a god.DIVINE(A) lose(B) neglect(C) fail to perceive(D) decide to begin(E) desire to achieve

divulge: v.~ sth make known (sth secret).DIVULGE(A) keep secret(B) evaluate by oneself(C) refine(D) restore(E) copy

docile: adj. easy to control.

docket: n.

document or label li sting goods delivered. jobsdone. contents of a package. etc .

doctrinaire: adj.rigidly applying a theory with no concern forpractical problems.

doctrine: n.set of beliefs held by a church. political party.group of scientists. etc.

doddering: adjweak and uncertain in movement.

doff: v.

take off (one's hat).DOFF

(A) raze(B) don(C) ply(D) clasp tightly(E) hide carefully

dogged: adj.determined; not giving up easily.

doggerel: (n)

I f my dog Puppy sing a song. H ow will it be?Obviously doggerel doggerel; comic versecomposed in irregular rhythm badly writtenverse or words.Eg:Many of Shakespeares comedies were largely

doggerel, meant to appeal to the common man.Syn:tinkle, jangle, clank, doggerel verse, jingle

dogmatic: adj. of or based on dogma.

doldrums: n.

the doldrums parts of the ocean near the equatorwhere there is little or no wind.

dolorous: adj.

sorrowful.

dolt: n.

stupid person.

domicile: n.


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a person's place of residence. esp as officiallyestablished for purposes of taxation. etc ..

dominant: adj.

~ most important or prominent; dominating.

domineer: v.

~ (derog ) try to make sb do exactly what onewants by ordering him about. regardless of whathe wants to do.

don: n.

teacher at a university. esp at an Oxford or aCambridge college.

doom: n.

death or ruin; any terrible and inevitable fate.

dormant: adj.

temporarily inactive.

dormer: n.

upright window buil t in a sloping roof.

dorsal: adj.

of or on the back of an animal or a plant.

dossier: n.

set of documents containing information about aperson. an event. etc; file ..

dotage: n.

in one's dotage confused in one's mind becauseof old age.

dote: v.

~ on sb/ sth show (too) much fondness forsb/ sth.

dour: (adj)


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Dour --- doorSelfish people keep themselves door (distance inH indi) from social work. I f two people live door-door, how do they live? They li ve rather in aunfriendly manner that is the meaning of dour.Eg:>> The man was dour 7 dirty The normally dourShilpa was smiling & joking during her marriagereception.>> A dour, self-sacrificing li fe..The proverbiallydour N ew England Puritan.Syn:bulldog, dogged, pertinacious, tenacious,

unyielding

douse: v.

~ sb/ sth put sb/ sth into (water); throw (water)over sb/ sth ;.

dowdy: adj.

(derog ) (of clothes. etc) dull; unfashionable;drab.

downcast: adj. looking downwards.

dowry: n.

property or money brought by a bride to herhusband.

doze: v.

sleep lightly.

drab: adj.

dull; uninteresting.

draconian: adj.

very harsh.

draft: n.

rough preliminary written version of sth.

drasti c: adj.

having a strong or violent effect.

draught: n.


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current of air in a room or some other enclosedspace.

dregs: n.

solid particles that sink to the bottom of certainliquids. esp wine and beer.

dribble: v.allow saliva to run from the mouth.

drivel: n.

sil ly nonsense.

droll: adj.

amusing in an odd or a quaint way.DROLL(A) lax(B) colorful(C) humorless(D) honor bound(E) enervated

drone: n.

male honey-bee.

droop: v.

bend or hang downwards through tiredness or

weakness.dross: n.

scum of waste matter on melted metals.

drudge: n.

person who has to do long hard boring jobs;

drudgery: n.

hard boring work.

dubious: adj.

v~ not certain and slightly suspicious about sth;doubtful.

ductile: adj.


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that can be pressed. beaten or pulled into finestrands without being heated; ductility: themalleability of something that can be drawinginto wires or hammered into thi n sheets.DUCTILITY(A) air of command(B) tendency to inhibi t(C) harshness(D) conciseness(E) brit tleness

dulcet: adj.

sounding sweet; pleasing to the ear.

dull: adj.

not bright or clear.

dumbfound: v.

make speechless with surprise; astonish.

dummy: n.

model of the human figure. used for displayingor fi tti ng clothes. etc.

dupe: v.

~ sb deceive or trick sb (into doing sth).

duplicity: n.

deliberate deception.

duress: n.

threats or force used to make sb do sth;compulsion.

dutiful: adj.

showing respect and obedience; ful fi ll ing allone's obligations.

dwindle: v.

~ (to nothing) become gradually less or smaller.DWINDLE(A) accept(B) esteem(C) exaggerate(D) combine(E) increase

DWINDLE

(A) refurbish(B) expand(C) reinforce(D) frustrate(E) involve

dynamic: adj.


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of power or forces that produce movement.

dynamo: n.

device for converting steam-power. water-power.etc into electricity; generator ..

dysentery: n.

inflammation of the bowels. causing severediarrhoea. usu with a discharge of mucus andblood.

dyslexia: n.

(also word-blindness) abnormal difficulty inreading and spelling. caused by a braincondition.

dyspeptic: adj. n

person suffering from dyspepsia or the irritabilitythat it causes.


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E armark: v.

~ sb/ sth (for sth/ sb) assign or set aside sb/ sth(to or for a special purpose).

earnest (adj)

Earn.... To earn big money you need earnesteffort.Syn: ardent, busy, devoted, di li gent, eager,fervent, fervid, heartfelt, impassioned,industrious, keen, passionate, perseverant,purposeful, sedulous, sincere, urgent, vehement,warm, wholehearted, zealous

earthly: adj.

of this world; not spiri tual.

ebb: v.

~ (of the tide) go out; recede ;.

ebullient: adj.

full of energy and excitement; exuberant.EBULLIENCE(A) blatancy(B) ornamentation(C) soli tude(D) impassivity(E) ambition

EBULLIENCE(A) confusion(B) pretension(C) introspection

(D) absentmindedness(E) impassiveness

EBULINECE(A) pomposity(B) sterili ty(C) awkwardness(D) careful organization(E) calm restraint

eclipse (n)

An ecli pse is the passageof a celestial body through the shadow ofanother.

eccentri c: adj.

unusual; peculi ar; not conventional or normal.

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quality of being eccentric; strangeness ofbehaviour. etc.

ecclesiastic: n.

clergyman.

eclectic: (adj)

(of people. beli efs. etc) not restricted to onesource of ideas. etc. but choosing from or usinga wide range.ECLECTIC(A) cordial(B) witty(C) noticeable(D) narrow minded(E) quick tempered

eclipse: n.

blocking of the light of the sun or of the moon(when the earth's shadow falls on it); ecliptic:(Astronomy) a the great circle on the celestialsphere representing the apparent annual path ofthe sun relative to the stars..

economy: n.

avoidance of waste (of money. strength. time.resources. etc).

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ecosystem: n.

ecological unit consisting of a group of plantsand living creatures interacting with each otherand with their surroundings.

ecstasy: n.

great joy or happiness.

eddy: n.

circular or spiral movement of water. air. fog.dust. etc.

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order or proclamation i ssued by an authority.

edifice: n.

large or imposing bui lding.

edify: v.

(fml or joc ) improve the mind or character of(sb).

eerie: adj.

causing a feeling of mystery and fear.

efface: v.

rub or wipe (something) out; cause to fade.

effective: adj.

having an effect; producing the intended result;effectual: adj. (not used of people) producing theintended result; effectuate: to cause to happen;

effect; accomplish.

effeminate: adj.

(of a man or his behaviour) l ike a woman;unmanly.

effervescence:

(n.) liveliness; spiri t; enthusiasm; bubbl iness.

effete: (adj)

Feet.... After six hours of ri gorous exercise hisfeet get affected..

efficacy: n.

state or quality of being efficacious.

effigy: n.

carved figure or model representing a person oranimal.

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noxious smell .EFFLUVIA

(A) important examples(B) relevant theories(C) predictable results(D) controlled reactions(E) desired products

effrontery: n.

boldness or rudeness without shame;impertinence.

EFFRONTERY(A) charity(B) deference(C) simplicity(D) deceitfulness(E) stupidity

EFFRONTERY(A) decorum(B) candor(C) resolution(D) perplexity(E) mediation

EFFRONTERY(A) skepticism(B) timidity(C) conformity(D) serenity(E) impartiality

effulgent:

radiant splendor:BRILLI ANCE.

effusion: n.

pouring out. esp of l iquid.

effusive: adj.

showing (too much) feeling; too emotional.

egoism: n.

state of mind in which one is always thinkingabout oneself and what is best for oneself;egotism: n. practice of talking too often or toomuch about oneself; selfishness ;. egotistical: [

egotist:

a conceited boastful person.

egregious: adj.

(usu of sb/ sth bad ) exceptional; outstanding.

egress: (n)

E (out) + gress (go)...... progress...... When youegress from movie theatre or a building youprogress out of i t.EGRESS(A) entrance(B) decline(C) wide variation(D) inadequate amount(E) l ateral movement

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ellipsis: n. .

(grammar) (instance of) leaving out a word orwords from (the grammatical structure of) asentence when the meaning can be understoodwithout it/ them.

elliptical: adj.

containing ell ipsis.

elope:(v)

H is sister eloped with her boy friend ongalloping horseEg:The jogger loped along, just enjoying the fresh

morning air .Syn:canter, gallop, jog, run, stride, spring, gallop,canter, lollop, leap, jump, trot, jog

eloquence: n.

expressive language. esp to impress or persuadean audience.

elucidate: v.

make (something) clear; explain.

elusive: adj. tending to escape or disappear;difficult to capture.

Elysium: n.

(in Greek myths) home of the blessed afterdeath.

emaciated: adj.

made thin and weak.EMACIATE(A) lengthen(B) insult(C) soothe(D) fatten(E) masticate

EMACIATION(A) invigoration(B) glorification(C) amelioration(D) inundation(E) magnifi cent

emanate: v.

~ from sth/ sb come or flow from sth/ sb.

emancipate: v.

~ sb set sb free. esp from political. legal or socialrestrictions.

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remove the sexual organs of (a male animal);castrate ;.

embargo: n.

(on sth) official order that forbids sth. esp trade.the movement of ships. etc.

embark: v.

~ (cause sb/ sth to) go or be taken on board aship or an aircraft.

embed:

to enclose closely in or as if i n a matrix.EMBED(A) induce(B) extend(C) extract(D) receive(E) diverge

embellish: v.

~ sth make sth beautiful by adding ornaments.etc.

embezzlement: n.

embezzling.

embitter: v.

fill with bitter feelings.

emblazon: v.

decorate with heraldic or other devices.

embody: v.

~ sth (in sth) (fml ) express or give visible formto ( ideas. feeli ngs. etc).

emboss:raise in a reli ef.EMBOSS(A) turn over(B) flatten out(C) whittle away(D) roughen(E) unfold

embrace: close encircling with the arms andpressure to the bosom especially as a sign ofaffection:HUG.embroider: v. ~ A ~ B (with A) decorate (cloth)with needlework.embroil: throw into confusion; involve in strife;entangle.

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in an early stage of development.

emend: v.

remove errors from; emendation: n. action ofemending.

emetic: n. adj

causing vomiting.

eminent: adj.

famous and di stingui shed.

emissary: n.

person sent to deliver a message or to conductnegotiations.

emollient: n. adj

that soothes and softens the skin.EMOLLIENT(A) loss(B) irri tant

(C) weakness(D) diffi culty(E) crux

emolument: n. (fml or rhet )

profi t made from being employed; fee or salary.

empathy: n.

abili ty to imagine and share another person'sfeelings. experience. etc.

empirical: adj.

based on observation or experiment. not ontheory.

emulate: v.

~ sb (fml ) try to do as well as or better than sb.

enact: v.

perform (a part. play. etc) on. or as if on. thestage of a theatre.

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filled with love and desire.

encipher:

convert ordinary language into code.

encircle: v.

form a circle round; surround.

enclave: n.

small terri tory of one state surrounded by that ofanother.

encomium: n.

(fml ) very high praise in speech or writing.ENCOMIUM(A) biased evaluation(B) poli te response(C) vague description(D) harsh criti cism(E) sorrowful expression

encompass: v.

include or comprise sth.

encroachment: n.

~ (fml ) action of encroaching.

encumber:

to impede or hamper the function or activityof:HINDER.

endear: (v)

En + dear..My dear fri ends reallyyou are dear to me. To endear means to becomepopular with s b & well liked or loved by them;endearment: n. word or expression of affection.Eg:>>The big red BEST buses endearedthemselves to the publi c. The king didnt endearhimself to his ministers.>>A couple whose kindness endeared them tofriends.her generosity has endeared her to thepublicSyn:attach, win, charm

endemic: n. adj

that is regularly found in a particular country orarea. or among a particular group of people.ENDEMIC(A) exotic(B) shallow(C) episodic(D) manifest


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(E) treatable

endorse: v.

wri te one's name on the back of.ENDORSE(A) provoke crit icism(B) receive payment(C) submit unwill ingly(D) oppose publicly(E) perform quickly

enduring: adj.

continuing in existence; lasting. endue: v. ~ sbwith sth provide or supply sb with a goodquali ty. abil ity etc.

energize:

invigorate; make forceful and active.

enervate: (v)

cause to lose strength or energy.enfranchise: v. give (sb) poli ti cal rights. esp theright to vote at parliamentary elections.ENERVATE(A) grant permission(B) provide assistance(C) make resti tution(D) irritate(E) fortify

ENERVATE(A) recuperate(B) resurrect(C) renovate(D) gather(E) strengthen

engender: v.

be the cause of (a situation or condit ion).ENGENDER(A) condemn(B) purloin

(C) assuage(D) extinguish(E) detach

ENGENDER(A) enumerate(B) emulate(C) exculpate(D) eradicate(E) encapsulate

engross: v.occupy all the time or attention of (sb).

engulf: v.(of the sea. f lames. etc) surround (something) orcause (something) to disappear; envelop.

enigma: n.

question. person. thi ng. circumstance. etc that i sdifficult to understand; mystery.

enigmatic: adj.difficult to understand; mysterious.ENIGMATIC(A) stirred by emotion(B) free of ambiguity(C) fraught with danger(D) held in esteem(E) laden with guilt

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prohibit ion) on sb; order.

enlist: v.~ (in/ for sth); ~ (sb) (as sth) enter or cause (sb)to enter the armed forces.

enliven: v.make more lively or cheerful .

enmity: n.condition or feeling of being an enemy; hostility.

ennui: n.weariness of mind caused by lack of anythinginteresting or exciting to do; feeling of boredom.

enormity: n.

great wi ckedness.

enrapture: v.fi ll (sb) with great delight or joy.

ensconce: v.

~ oneself/ sb in sth establi sh or settle oneself in asafe. secret. comfortable. etc place.

ensue: v.

~ happen afterwards or as a result; follow.

entail: v.make necessary; involve.

enthrall:

capture; make slave.

entice: (v)

To entice my girl friend, I have just bought anenticer bike of Bajaj. Are you going for Bullet?Eg:>> The promise of higher pay enticed me intothe new job.>> Every commercial seemed to be for sometempting snack specifically designed to enticeme from my diet.Syn:lure, allure, attract, fascinate, seduce, tempt,

inveigle, invite, solicit, tantalize

enti ty: n.

thing with distinct and real existence.

entomology: n.

scientific study of insects.

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entrance: n.

~ opening. gate. door. passage. etc by which oneenters sth.

entreat: (v)

Treat..... Treat someone in anxious or seriousmanner.Eg:The entreated the king to grant him one wish.

I am to entreat you request you, and desire you,to con them bysb (fml ) ask sb (for sth) earnestly and feeli ngly;beg.

entree: (n)

Entry..... The right to get entry a place or socialgroup.Eg:An entre into fashionable society.

Syn:artless, bumbling, bungling, butterfingers,

gauche, halt ing, maladroit, undexterous,unfacile, unhandy

entrepreneur: n.

person who starts or organizes a commercialenterpri se. esp one involving financial ri sk.

enumerate: v.

name one by one; count.

enunciate: v.say or pronounce clearly.

eon: n.

an indefinitely long period of time.

epaulet:an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder.

ephemeral: adj.living. lasting. etc for a very short time.

epic: n.long poem about the deeds of one or more greatheroes. or a nation's past history.

epicure: n.person who takes a special interest in and getsgreat pl easure from food and drink.

epicurean: n. adjfond of pleasure and luxury.EPICUREAN(A) ignorant about art(B) dedicated to a cause(C) motivated by greed(D) indifferent to food(E) insensitive to emotions

epigram: n.

short poem or saying expressing an idea in aclever and amusing way.

epilogue: n.

part or section added at the end of a book. play.fi lm. programme. etc. as a comment on the mainaction.

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occurring irregularly; sporadic.

epistemologist: [ epistemology: ]

episte'mologist nou.

epitaph: n.

words written or said about a dead person. espwords inscribed on a tombstone.

epithet: n.

adjective or descriptive phrase that refers to thecharacter or most important quali ty of sb/ sth egAlfred the Great. Atti la the Hun ..

epitome: n.

thing that shows on a small scale all thecharacteristics of sth much larger.

epoch: n.

period of time in history. li fe. the history of theearth. etc. esp one marked by notable events orcharacteristics.

equable: adj. free from extremes of heat or cold;

moderate.

equanimity: n.

calmness of mind or temper.EQUANIMITY:(A) exaggeration(B) foolishness(C) excitability(D) notoriety(E) capability

EQUANIMITY(A) unchari table ness(B) agitation(C) predisposition(D) disinterest(E) loquacity

equestrian: adj.

of horse-riding.

equilibrium: n. state of being balanced.

equine: adj.

of or like a horse or horses.

equinox: n. either of the two times in the year(around.

equipoise: n.balanced state. esp of the mind; equilibrium.EQUIPOISE(A) lack of balance(B) inability to grow(C) failure to accomplish(D) inability to learn(E) lack of emotion

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equity: n.fairness; right judgement.EQUITY(A) uncleanness(B) unfairness(C) unskill ful ness(D) unreadiness(E) unlettered

equivocal: adj. having a double or doubtfulmeaning; ambiguous.equivocate: v. speak in an ambiguous way tohide the truth or mislead people.

erode: v.

destroy or wear (something) away gradually.

erotic: adj.

of or arousing sexual desire.

ergonomics (n)

Erg + economicsErgonomics is economicsof peoples efficiency in their workingenvironment.The team, which included agronomist SoberDas, under took extensive research in the fieldsof existing designing.Eg: The ergonomics of the new offi ce were feltto be optimal.Syn: bioengineering, biotechnology,errant: adj. doing wrong; misbehaving.

erratic: (adj)

irregular or uneven in movement. quality orbehaviour; unreli able.

erroneous: (adj)

Error...... Erroneous acts contain errors.

erudite (adj)

E+ reedited.. Are you rude or erudite?Obviously erudite that is why I am reading theselines. So erudi te means free from rudeness,therefore very learned or scholarly.Eg:>> My English teacher one of the most eruditelinguistic of his age.>> Erudite works of Prince, COER, Roorkee.>> An erudite scholar.>> The most erudi te people in medical researchattended the conference.>> An erudi te lecture on the latest discoveries inastronomy.Syn:savant, learned, scholarly, learned

escapade: n. daring. mischievous or adventurousact; prank.

eschew: v.keep away from (sth); abstain from; avoid.ESCHEW(A) invest(B) consume(C) maintain(D) condemn(E) seek

esoteric: adj.likely to be understood by only those with aspecial knowledge or interest; mysterious;obscure.ESOTERIC(A) unsophisticated(B) worthless(C) lasting(D) generally known(E) well expressed

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information.

espouse: v.

give one's support to (a cause. theory. etc).

esteem: v.

(not used in the continuous tenses ) have a highopini on of (sb/ sth); respect greatly.

estranged:

[ estrange: ] [usually passive; often foll by from]to separate and live apart from (one's spouse).EXTRANGE(A) devour(B) ensure(C) raise(D) impel(E) unite

ESTRANGEMENT(A) reconcili ation(B) dissemblance(C) consolation(D) chaotic situation(E) continuous negotiation

ethereal: adj.

of unearthly delicacy and lightness; seeming toospiri tual or fairy-like for this world.

ethnic: adj.of a national. racial or tribal group that has acommon cultural tradit ion.

ethnology: n.

science of the different human races. theircharacteristics. relations to one another. etc.

ethos: n.characteristic spiri t. moral values. ideas orbeliefs of a group. community or culture.

etymology: n.

study of the origin and history of words and theirmeanings.

eugenic:pertaining to the improvement of race.

eulogistic: adj.full of high praise.EULOGY(A) denigration(B) oscillation(C) portrayal(D) imagination(E) poverty

eulogy: n.

(speech or piece of writing containing) highpraise of a person or thing.

euphemism: n. use of pleasant. mi ld or indirectwords or phrases in place of more accurate ordirect ones.euphony: n. pleasantness of sound. esp inwords.euphoria: n. intense feeling of happiness andpleasant excitement.euthanasia: n. gentl e and painless death for aperson suffering from a painful incurabledisease. extreme old age. etc.

evanescent: adj.quickly fading; soon disappearing from memory.

evasive: adj. having the aim or intention ofavoiding capture. of not giving a direct answer.etc.evenhanded: without partiality.eventual: adj. happening at last as a result;ultimate.


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evince: v.show clearly that one has (a feeling. quali ty. etc);exhibit.EVINCE(A) perturb(B) incriminate(C) forbid(D) subjugate(E) conceal

evocative: adj. ~ that evokes or is able to evokememories. feelings. etc (of sth).

evoke: v.

bring to mind (a feeling. memory. etc); summon

up.ewe: n.

female sheep.

exacerbate: v.

make (pain. disease. a situation) worse;aggravate.

exact: adj.correct in every detail; precise.Exact(A) deny(B) judge(C) deprive(D) forgive(E) establish

exacting: adj.making great demands; requiring great effort.

exalt: v.make (sb) hi gher in rank or greater i n power.

exasperate: v.

irritate or annoy greatly.

except:

prep ~ ~ ( that...) not including (sb/ sth); but not.

exceptionable: adj.

that sb can object to.excerpt: n.

~ passage. extract. f rom a book. film. pi ece ofmusic. etc.

exchequer: n.

the Exchequer government department incharge of publ ic money.

excise: n.government tax on certain goods manufactured.sold or used within a country.

exclaim: v.

cry out suddenly and loudly from pain. anger.surprise. etc.

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Ex + CommunicateAs human beings, we livein communication with our near or dear onesand we like to live in communication. H ow ourli fe does becomes hell within the walls of aprison. When a Roman Catholic isexcommunicated, he is officially excluded fromparticipation in the sacrosanct & services of theChristian church.Eg:Mufti had excommunicated 12 people for

praising national song Vande Mataram.Syn:expel, oust, anathematize

excoriate (adj.)

Sadistic k ing excoriated the skin of opponent bypunishing with kore.EXCORIATE(A) improve(B) absorb(C) extol(D) admit(E) yield

exculpate: (v)

Ex + culpable..... Free someone from culpability.

execrable: adj. verybad; terrible.execrate: to declare to be evil ordetestable:DENOUN CE.execute: v. carry out. perform (what one isasked or told to do).executioner: n. public official who carries out adeath sentence.

executive: adj.

concerned with the management and carryingout of plans. decisions. etc.

executor: n. person who is appointed by the

maker of a will to carry out the terms of the will.exegesis: n. (fml ) explanation andinterpretation of a written work. esp the Bible ..exemplary: adj. serving as an example; suitablefor imi tation.exempli fy: v. be a typical example of (sth).exempt: adj. ~ free from an obligation. duty orpayment; not liable.

exertion: n.

action of applying influence. etc.

exhale: v.breathe (something) out.

exhilarating: adj. very exciti ng; causinghappiness.exhort: v. ~ sb (fml ) advise sb strongly orearnestly; urge sb.exhume: v. take from the ground (forexamination).

exigency: n.(condit ion of) urgent need or demand;emergency.EXIGENT(A) unprepossessing(B) inquisitive(C) devoted(D) absurd(E) deferrable

exiguous: adj. very small (in amount); scanty.existential: adj. of or relating to (esp human)existence.

exodus: n.~ (to...) (fml or joc ) departure of many people atone time.EXODUS(A) search(B) retraction(C) influx

(D) application(E) meeting

exonerate: to relieve of a responsibility.obligation. or hardship.exorbitant: adj. (of a price. charge. etc) much toohigh or great; unreasonable.

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drive out evil spiri ts.

exotic: adj. introduced from another country;not native.expansive: adj. able or tending to expand.

expatiate: v.~ on/ upon sth wri te or speak at great length orin detail about a subject.EXPATIATE(A) state tersely(B) quell promptly(C) replace(D) infuriate(E) palpitate

expatri ate: n. person living outside his owncountry.expedient: adj. useful . helpful or advisable for aparticular purpose. though not necessarily fair ormoral.

expedite: v.help the progress of (work. business. etc); hastenor speed up.

expenditure: n.action of spending or using.EXPEND(A) proceed toward

(B) take away(C) place upon(D) hold to(E) store up

expertise: n. expert knowledge or skil l. esp in aparti cular fi eld.

expiate (V)

Ex+ pi+ ate.Each time when I drink a

lot of vodka and eat meat of rarely extinguishedanimals. I expiate what I have done.Eg:>> Expiate his wrongdoingPermission toexpiate their offences by their assiduous labors --Francis Bacon.>> Expi ate one's sins by acts of penance.>> Yom Kippur i s the holy day on which Jewsare expected to expiate sins committed duringthe past year.Syn: atone

expletive: n.violent (often meaningless) exclamation said inanger. pain. etc; swear-word.

expli cate: v. explain and analyse (esp an idea. astatement or a work of li terature) in detail.explicit: adj. (of a statement. etc) clearly andfully expressed.exploi t: n. brave or adventurous deed or action.expository: serving to expound or set fourth.

expostulation: n.

protest; reasoned persuasion. etc.

exposure: n.action of exposing or state of being exposed.

expound: v. ~ sth (fml ) explain or make sthclear by giving details.expropriate: v. ~ sth (from sb) take away(property. etc) for public use without payment tothe owner.

expunge: v.~ sth (fml ) remove or wipe out (words. names.etc) from a list. book. etc.EXPUNGE(A) preserve(B) laud(C) insinuate(D) desiccate(E) devaluate

expurgate: v. remove improper or objectionableparts from (a book. etc).exquisite: adj. extremely beautiful or delicate;finely or skilfully made or done.

extant: adj.still in existence.EXTANT(A) extensive(B) extraneous(C) extricable(D) desiccate

(E) extra

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extenuate: v.make (wrongdoing) less serious (by providing anexcuse).EXTENUATING(A) justifying(B) caustic(C) disobedient(D) aggravating(E) international

extirpate: v. remove or destroy (something)completely.

extol: v.

~sb (as sth) (fml ) praise (sb/ sth) highly.

extort: v. ~ sth obtain sth by violence. threats.etc.extraditi on: surrender of prisoner by one state toanother.

extraneous: adj.~ not belonging to or directly connected with thesubject or matter being dealt with.EXTRANEOUS(A) fruitful(B) expediti ous(C) neutral(D) relevant(E) precipitous

extrapolation: n. ~ ( fml ).

extricate: v.

~ sb/ sth (fml ) set sb/ sth free; release sb/ sth.EXTRICATE(A) complicate(B) absorb(C) induct(D) entice(E) entangle

EXTRICATE(A) enmesh(B) demolish(C) enliven(D) make simi lar(E) allay anger

extrinsic: adj. ~ (fml ) (of qualities. values. etc)not belonging to or part of the real nature of aperson or thing; coming from outside.extrovert: n. person more interested in what i shappening around him than in his own thoughtsand emotions.extrude: v. ~ sth (fml ) force or squeeze out sthunder pressure.exuberance: n. state or quality of beingexuberant.exuberant: adj. overflowing with happiness andexcitement; very lively and cheerful.

exude: v.

~ (something) ( from/ through sth) (of drops ofliquid. etc) come or pass out slowly; ooze out.

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F abricate : v.

invent.

facade : n.

front (of a building).

facet : n.

any of the many sides of a cut stone or jewel.

facetious : adj.

intended to be amusing. often inappropriately.

facile : adj.

easily obtained or achieved (and so not highlyvalued).

facilitate : v.

(of an object. a process. etc but not of a person)make (something) easy or less difficult.FACILITATE

(A) remove anxiety(B) incur expense(C) express anger(D) make harder(E) find boring

FACILITATE(A) evict(B) thwart(C) define(D) make excuses for(E0 call attention to

FACILIATE(A) hallow(B) hamper(C) hurdle(D) hide(E) hold

facsimile : (n)

Facs + simi ler..... My fri ends, as you know whenyou fax your documents how does it look? Justsimi lar to your original one. You can call itfacsimile.Facsimile is an exact copy, especially of wri ttenor printed material.Eg: Don sent a facsimi le of the CAT paper tohis cli ents.There is a facsimile signature ofChandrababu N aidu at the end of letter.

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small united group within a larger one. esp inpolitics.FACTIONAL(A) excessive(B) undistinguished(C) di sdainful(D) disinterested(E) disparate

factitious : adj.

deliberately created or developed; unnatural;artificial.FACETIOUS(A) uncomplicated(B) prideful(C) earnest(D) laconic(E) forbearing

factotum : n.

person employed to do all kinds of work.

faculty : n.

any of the powers of the body or mind.

fake : n.

object (eg a work of art) that seems genuine butis not.

fallacious : adj.

misleading; based on error.FALLACIOUS(A) safe(B) valid(C) energetic(D) diverter(E) persuasive

fallible : (adj)

Fall+................A fallible person can falls whiledoing thing correctly.Eg: experts can be falli bleHumans are onlyfalli ble.Fallible hypotheses.Syn: frail, i mperfect, faulty, error-prone,mistaken, uncertain, erring, unpredictable,unreliable, frail, imperfect, weakAnt: infallible

fallow : adj.

ploughed but left unplanted to restore itsfertility.FALLOW(A) abundant(B) valuable(C) necessary(D) in use(E) in demand

falsify :

make false by mutilation or addition; as of amessage or story.

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move. walk or act hesitantly. usu because ofweakness. fear or indecision.

fanatic (adj)

Fan+ kinetic........ All fans of Sachin purchasingthe kinetic, really this is fanatic.Eg: A fi tness fanatic.Theyre fanatic about politics.Football fanati cs are pretty much booked up forweekends from Labor Day to Super BowlSunday.H is vandalism was blamed on fanatics withinthe environmental movement.Syn: zealot, devotee, extremist, fanatical,overzealous, rabid

fanaticism : n.

great or obsessive enthusiasm.

fancied :

imaginary; unreal.; fancier : n. person with aspecial interest in and love for sth.; fanciful : adj.using the imagination rather than reason.; fancy: n. power of the mind to imagine.

fanfare : n.

short ceremonial piece of music. usu played ontrumpets.

fantastic : adj.

wild and strange.

farce : n.

funny play for the theatre based on unlikelysituations and events.

far-fetched : adj.

(of a comparison) strained; unnatural.

farouche (adj)

Farookh Mia is fearful shy person.Eg: an arti st who was farouche even in everydaylife.

fashion : n.

manner or way of doing sth.fastidious : adj.


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selecting carefully; choosing only what i s good.FASTI DI OUS(A) coarse(B) destrucurve(C) willing(D) collective(E) secret

FASTIDOUS(A) detached(B) l aconic(C) indiscriminate(D) sluggish

(E) helplessfatalism : n.

belief that events are decided by fate(1);acceptance of all that happens as inevitable ;.

fatigue (adj)

FattyA fatty person feels the fatiguevery easily.Eg: H e was nearly dead with fatigue..The fatigue of a long hike.The day-long battleagainst the blaze left fi refighters in a state ofutter fatigue.Syn: weariness, lassitude, exhaustion, t iredness,languor, enervation, debili tation, weakness,feebleness, faintness, anoxia, exhaustion,

lassitude, prostration, tiredness, wearinessRelated Words: debilitation, enervation,feebleness, languor, lethargy, l istlessness;sluggishness, slumber, stupor, torpor; apathy,inertia, passivityN ear Antonyms: energy, go, liveliness, pep,vigor, vitali ty; might, potency, strengthAntonyms: refreshment, rejuvenation,revitalization

fathom : n.

measure of the depth of water . 61.8.; fathomless :adj. too deep to measure.

fatuous : adj.

stupid and silly; foolish.FATUOUSN ESS(A) sensibl eness(B) courage(C) obedience(D) aloofness(E) forcefulness

fauna : (n)

Fox...Fox represents animals so faunameans animalsSyn: animal, animate being, beast, creature,brute

favorit ism : [ favouriti sm: ]

the practice of giving special treatment to aperson or group.

faux pass (n)

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fawning :

[ fawn: ] a young deer of either sex aged underone year.Fawn(A) abhor(B) proceed(C) serpentine

(D) continue(E) Snub

faze : v.

To disrupt the composure of; disconcert.

feasible : adj. that can be done; practicable;possible.

feat (n)

Feat........feet........Af ter achieving something, weneed to touch the feet of our father.Eg:Washington's legendary feat of tossing a silverdollar across the Rappahannock River

Famously rich, the oil magnate is todayremembered less for his feats than for hisfinances.

feature : n.

one of the named parts of the face (eg nose.

mouth. eyes) which together form itsappearance.

febrile : (adj)

February is a month of fever.Eg:H is febrile state of the creativity.Syn: feverish, fevered, deli rious, hysterical, andfeverish

feckless : adj.

inefficient; irresponsible ;.

feign : v.

pretend.

feint : n.

pretended attack to distract an opponent' sattention from the main attack.

felicitous : adj.

(esp of words) well-chosen; apt.

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great happiness.

feline : adj. n

animal of the cat family.

felon : n.person guilty of felony.

fend (v)

To fend is to defend the self.Eg:>> H e fended off the awkward questions.>> H ad to fend for ourselves unti l we wererescued.>> Fend against the cold.>> Fend off an attack.>> Fend off an invader.

>> H ad to fend for themselves.>> Several bystanders rushed to help the womanfend off the mugger.Syn: parry, repel

feral : adj.

(of animals) wild or savage. esp after escapingfrom captivity or from life as a pet.

ferment : v.

change chemically through the action of organic

substances (esp yeast).Ferment(A) kiss(B) purity(C) docile(D) transparency(E) tranquility

ferocious : adj.

fierce. violent or savage.

ferret : n.

small animal of the weasel family. kept fordriving rabbits from their burrows. kill ing rats.etc.

ferry (v)

Feri wallah (hawkers) carry so many things.Eg: Riverboats ferried weekend picnickers to thepark.There are shutt le buses to ferry visitors from theparking lots to the fairground.Syn: passage boat, barge, packet

fertile : adj.

able to produce much; rich in nutrients.

fervent : adj.

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enthusiastic; passionate.

fervid : adj.

= fervent.Fervid(A) restrained(B) unexpected(C) delectable(D) undistinguished(E) cowardice

fervor :

intensity of feeli ng or expression.Fervor(A) meek(B) testimony(C) apathy(D) outrage(E) hatred

fester : v.

become infected and filled with pus.

festive : adj.

of or suitable for a feast or festival; joyous.

fete : n. outdoor entertainment or sale. usu toraise money for a special purpose.

fetid : adj.

smelling foul or unpleasant; stinking.Fetid(A) luminous(B) dense(C) having a pleasant smell(D) having a balanced structure(E) unable to be imitated

festal (adj)

India is country of festival.Eg: H e appeared in festal array.Syn: genial, jovial, companionable, hearty,festive, gala, merry, gay

fetish : n.

object that is worshipped. esp because a spirit isbelieved to live in it.

fetter : n.

chain put round the feet of a person or animal tolimit movement.

feud : n.

long and bi tter quarrel between two people.famil ies or groups.

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The fiacre was a French. small four-wheeledhorse-drawn carri age. usually wi th a folding roofinvented by Sauvage in 1640 and namedafter the Hotel de St Fiacre. Paris where thesehackney-carriages were first hired out.

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fi asco : n.

complete and ridiculous failure.

fiat : n.

formal authorization. order or decree.

fickle : adj.

often changing; not constant.

fictitious : adj. imagined or invented; not real.

fideli ty : n. ~ loyalty; faithfulness.

fiend : n.

evil spiri t; devil.

figment : n. thing that is not real but onlyimagined.figurative : adj. (of words) used in an imaginativeor a metaphorical way rather than li terally.figure : n. wri tten symbol for a number. esp 0 to9 09.

figurine : n.

small ornamental statue. esp of a person.

filch : v.

steal (esp sth of small value).

filial : adj.

of or expected from a son or daughter.

fi li buster : n. person who tries to delay or preventthe making of decisions in (esp parliamentary)meetings by making long speeches.

filigree (n)

Filigree is fine ornamental work of gold or silverwire closely interlaced. The ancient Greeks werefamous for their fine fil igree work. Maltaproduced so much filigree work that it becameknown asMaltese work though other countri es


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(notably N orway) produced far superiorexamples. Fine ornamental work using gold.silver or copper wire.

fil th : n.

disgusting dirt.

finale : (n)

The conclusion of test match will be in thefinale.Eg: The festival ends with a grand finaleThe finale to the festivit ies was a grand displayof fireworks.Syn: close, denouement, fi nish, close, finis, last,stopping point, conclusion, finish, close, closing,conclusion, consummation, end, ending, finis,finish, windupRelated Words: apex, climax, crescendo,culmination, peak, summit, zenith; aftermath,anticlimax, coda, epilogue, postscript; tag end,tail endN ear Antonyms: introduction, overture, prelude,

prologueAntonyms: beginning, dawn, opening, start

finery : n.

gay and elegant clothes or decoration.

finesse : n.

skill in dealing with people or situations cleverlyor tactful ly.

finicky : adj. too fussy about food. clothes. etc.finish : v. come or bring (something) to an end.fini shed : adj. ~ (informal ) in a state of havingcompleted sth or no longer dealing wi th sb/ sth.fini te : adj. having bounds; limited; not infini te.firebrand : n. piece of burning wood.fissure : n. long deep crack in rock or in theearth.fi t : adj. ~ for sb/ sth; ~ to do sth suitable orsuited for sb/ sth; well adapted for sb/ sth; goodenough for sb/ sth.fi tful : adj. occurring in short periods. notregularly and steadily.

flaccid : adj.

soft and weak; loose and limp; not firm;

flag : n. piece of cloth with a parti cular design.that can be attached by one edge to a rope. pole.etc and used as a symbol of a country. party. etcor as a signal.flagrant : adj. particularly bad. shocking andobvious.flail : n. tool consisting of a stick swinging froma long handle. used esp formerly to separategrain from chaff ..flair : n. ~ for sth natural abili ty to do sth well .

flamboyant : adj.

showy. very confident and extravagant.FLAMBOYANT(A) competent(B) independent(C) aloof(D) subdued(E) unafraid

flashy : adj. attractive but usu not in good taste;showy.flaunt : v. show (sth considered valuable) inorder to gain the admiration of other people.flay : v. remove the skin from (a dead animal).fleck : n. ~ very small patch or spot of a colour.


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be successful . very active. or widespread;prosper.

flout : v.disobey openly andscornfully.

fluctuate : v.~ (of a price. number. rate.etc) ri se and fall; changeirregularly.FLUCTUTATE

(A) lack motivation(B) fly over(C) infer from(D) be steady(E) live together

fluke : n.(informal ) thing that is accidentally successful;lucky stroke in a game.FLUKE(A) reexamined opinion(B) expected occurrence(C) observed experiment(D) burst of insight(E) lack of judgment

flush : n.

flow of blood to the face that causes a redcolouring; blush.

fluster : v.

make nervous and confused.FLUSTERED(A) mute(B) calm(C) heavy(D) ingrained(E) courageous

fluted :

(esp. of the shaft of a column) having flutes.

flut ter : v.

(of the wings of birds. butterflies. etc) movelightly and quickly.

flux : n.

continuous change or succession of changes;unsettled state.

fodder : n.

dried food. hay. etc for horses and farm animals..

foible : n. small . usu harmless. peculiarity orweakness in a person' s character.foil : n. metal rolled or hammered into a very thinflexible sheet.foist : v. foist sth on sb force sb into accepti ngsth not wanted.

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foment : v.arouse or increase.FOMENT(A) inhibit(B) instigate(C) reduce(D) retreat(E) pose

FOMENT(A) squelch(B) kindle(C) emaciate(D) free(E) purify

FOMENT(A) attract(B) assay(C) allay(D) transcribe(E) communicate

foolhardy : adj.fooli shly bold or rash; reckless.

foppish : adj.

of or li ke a fop.

foray : n.

sudden attack. esp. to obtain sth; raid.

forbearance : n.

You should keep yourself from four bears.Meaning: patient self-control; tolerance.

ford : n.

shallow place in a river where one can walk ordrive across.

forebears : n.

person from whom one is descended; ancestor.

foreboding : n.

~ strong feeling that danger or trouble iscoming.

foreshadow : v.

be a sign or warning of.

foresight : n.

abili ty to see what one's future needs are likely to

be; careful planning.forestall : v.

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FORESTALL(A) announce(B) equivocate(C) prolong(D) precipitate(E) steady

forfeit : v.lose or give up(something) as aconsequence of orpunishment for havingdonesth wrong. or in

order to achieve sth.FORFEIT(A) excel(B) reveal(C) retain(D) grant approval(E) defy regulations

forage : (n)

workshop with a fire and an anvil where metalsare heated and shaped. esp one used by a smithfor making horseshoes.

forgo : v.give up or do without (esp sth

pleasant).FORGO(A) put together(B) i ndulge in(C) certify(D) waver(E) accuse

forlorn : adj.

lonely and unhappy; uncared for.

forsake : v.

(fml ) give (something) up; renounce.

forswear : v.

(promi se to) give up (sth); renounce.forte : (n)

Red fort is forte of Indianheritage.Eg:>> Small talk was not hisforte.

>> Doing funny impressions of people hasalways been my forte.Syn: strong point, talent, bent, mtier

forthcoming : adj.

about to happen or appear in the near future.

forthright : adj.

clear and honest in manner and speech;straightforward.

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courage. endurance and self-control in facingpain. danger or difficulty.

fortuitous : adj.

happening by chance or coincidence.

forum : n.

place where important public issues can bediscussed.

forward : adj.

directed or moving towards the front.

foster : v.

help the growth or development of (sth);encourage or promote.

foul : adj.

having a bad smell or taste; dirty and disgusting.

fracas : n.(usu sing)noisy quarrel. fight.

or disturbanc.FRACAS(A) mutual trust(B) unbiased judgment(C) friendly discussion(D) improved version

(E) academic approach

FRACAS(A) glee(B) artifact(C) unusual experience(D) peaceful situation(E) expected praise

fractious : adj.

irritable; bad-tempered.

frail : adj.

physically weak or delicate.

frailty : n.

physical weakness.

franchise : n.

right to vote at public elections.

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in an extreme state of emotion. esp fear oranxiety.

fraught : adj.

~ with sth fil led with sth; charged with sth.

fray : n.

the fray fight. contest or argument; lively orchallenging action.

freebooter :

buccaneer.

frenetic : adj.

very excited; frenzied; franti c.

frenzied : adj.

wildly excited or agit ated; frantic.

fresco : n.

picture painted in water-colour on a wall orceiling before the plaster i s dry.

fret : v.

~ (about/ at/ over sth) (cause sb to) become

unhappy. bad-tempered. or anxious about sth;worry.

friction : n.

rubbing of one surface or thing against another.

fri eze : n.

band of sculpture or decoration round the top ofa wall or buildi ng.

frigid : adj.

very cold.

fringe : n.(US bang) front hair cutso that it hangs over theforehead.FRINGE:(A) center(B) proximity(C) breadth


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(D) outlet(E) continuity

frisk : v.

pass one's hands over (sb) in a search for hiddenweapons. drugs. etc.

fritter : v.

fri tter sth away (on sth) waste (esp one's time ormoney) foolishly (on small useless things).

frivolous : adj.

not sensible or serious; fooli sh and light-hearted.

frock : n.

dress worn by women or girls.

frolic : v.

~ (about) play about in a lively happy way;frolicsome : adj. merry; playful.

frond : n.

leaf-like part of a fern or palm.

fructify : v.

(fml ) (cause sth to) bear fruit or be fruitful.

frugality :

thrift.

fruition : n.

fulfillment of hopes. plans. etc; getting what onewants or has worked for.

fuddle : v.

confuse (sb/ sth). esp wi th alcoholic drink.

fugitive : n.

~ person who is running away or escaping.


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fulcrum : n.

point on which a lever i s supported.

fulmi nate : v.~ protest strongly andloudly.FULMINATION(A) repetition(B) addition(C) ratification(D) praise(E) escape

fulsome : adj.

excessive and insincere.

fumble : v.touch or handle awkwardly ornervously.FUMBLE(A) reply promptly(B) articulate clearly(C) imitate accurately(D) perform skil lfully(E) interpret t ruthfully

functionary : n.

person with official duties.

funereal : adj.

suitable for a funeral; gloomy; dismal.

furore (n)

Roar........ A Roaring lionentered in the city that createda lot of furore in the city; furor :A general commotion; publicdisorder or uproar.Eg:>> The article raised a furor

among mathematicians.>> The store's going-out-of-business salecaused such a furore that security guards had tobe called in to restore order.>> Baseball fans in a furore as the gamestretched to 11 innings.Syn: tumult , excitement, craze, fad, furor, cult,

rage.furrow : n.

long narrow trench cut in the earth. esp by aplough.

furtive : adj.

done secretly and quietly so as not to be noticed.

fusillade : n.


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continuous or simultaneous shooting of guns.

fusion : n. the blending oruniting of differentthings into one. bymelting. etc.FUSI ON(A) clarity(B) malleability

(C) predictability(D) differentiation(E) impermanence

fulgent (adj)

Full + detergent --- we can bring shine using aful l detergent cake.Eg.: tower searchli ghts . . . as fulgent as half abillion candles.Syn: blazing, glaring, glary, dazzling.

fuss : n.

(esp unnecessary) nervous excitement or activity;fussy : adj. (usu derog ) nervously active orexcited about small things.

futi le : adj.

producing no result; useless; pointless.

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