makhe

outrageous

{adjective} very shocking and unacceptable they spent an ..................... amount of money on the mansion

cambistry

the business of foreign exchange the constant currency fluctuations due to the erratic law and order situation make .............. a very challenging business

baalism

the worship of false gods or idols the Hebrews considered ...........as a false practice

contrive

to create or bring about an object or a situation by deliberate use of skill and artifice politicians are always trying to ................ situations which increase their popularity

meringue

.noun a sweet white mixture made from beaten egg whites and sugar and baked until crisip lemon is a popular flavour for ....................

canine

ADJECTIVE relating to dogs security officials at the airport depend on their .......... companions to sniff out anything suspicious

benevolent

ADJECTIVE doing good or giving aid to others After the flood ,................ citizens made contributions to the relief effort.

benign

ADJECTIVE gentle and kind he is well liked because of his .............. manner

bicephalous

ADJECTIVE having two heads the .......... eagle was displayed in the museum of natural history

blasphemous

ADJECTIVE insulting or showing a lack of respect for god or religion Many christian found the Da Vinci code to be a ....... piece of literature

bilateral

ADJECTIVE involving two parties, especially countries india and Pakistan signed a ....... agreement to increase trade.

bountiful

ADJECTIVE large in quantity or abundant the charity home receives a .......... donations from the public

bedraggled

ADJECTIVE looking limp,untidy or dirty , as with rain or mud. Our ......... hair and clothes were the only evidence of the sudden rainstorm that had passed

audible

ADJECTIVE loud enough to be heard the teacher's voice was barely .... without the microphone

banal

ADJECTIVE not original or interesting his ........... remarks were inappropriate for the happy occasion .

biannual

ADJECTIVE occurring twice a year the carnival is a .............. event in their school.

aristotelian

ADJECTIVE of or relating to greek philosopher aristotle or his philosophy he did not do justice to the ....... theory in his research paper.

astute

ADJECTIVE perceptive or shrewd an ......businessman recognizes a good deal

auxiliary

ADJECTIVE providing additional help or support we have installed an ......... ... generator in case of power cuts

brackish

ADJECTIVE referring to water with a somewhat salty unpleasant taste ...... water commonly occurs in lagoons and marshes

blithe

ADJECTIVE showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper he drove with a ................ disregard for traffic rules.

berserk

ADJECTIVE uncontrollably wild he went ........... and attacked me

audacious

ADJECTIVE willing to take bold risks the politician's ............. statements could have cost him the election.

paranoid

ADJECTIVE wrongly believing that other people are trying to harm you he has ....................................... delusions that his neighbour is trying to kill him

pugnacious

ADJECTIVE EAGER OR QUICK TO ARGUE OR FIGHT THE ............. boy was constantly getting into fights

mucoid

Adjective of relating to, or resembling mucus Experts recommend that you use a natural colon cleanse supplement to get rid of.......................................... plaque.

Funereal

Adjective Having the mournful somber Appropriate to funeral there was a .............................. atmosphere at their house for days after their mother's death

gargantuan

Adjective Enormous Big Lenny as always had a ............... appetite

geodesic

Adjective denoting the shortest possible line between two points on a curved surface commercial airplane usually follow the ..................... route to their destination

elusive

Adjective difficult to find or capture wild rabbits are extremely ............. animals

eminent

Adjective famous and respected within a particular sphere he is an ................. architect

furioso

Adjective perform furiously and wildly the ........................ the performance left audience in awe of the musician

gaseous

Adjective relating to all having the characteristics of a gas .................. emissions from motor vehicles are a major source of air pollution

ghoulish

Adjective resembling or characteristic of a ghoul Blaine is famous for his ......................... tricks

gauche

Adjective unsophisticated and socially awkward The ................. school girl always ate lunch alone

equivalent

Adjective Equal in value amount function or meaning One tablespoon is ................ To 15ml

envious

Adjective Jealous He could see the ......... look in the other boys Eyes

equatorial

Adjective Of at or near the equator ............ rainforest are disappearing fast

orthodox

Adjective generally accepted or approved of she always sticks to her ..................... beliefs

Motley

Adjective incongruously varied in appearance or character it was a .. .............crowd of supporters,drawn from all walks of life

galore

Adjective in large numbers or amount they have flowers................... India garden every spring

eristic

Adjective of relating or given to controversy or logical disputation for its own sake The UN should all countries to refrain from ........... dialogue which is one sided quarrelsome and antagonistic

erroneous

Adjective Incorrect he was under the................. impression that the boss was very fond of him

gaunt

Adjective very thin because of Hunger or illness the ...............faces of the starving children were sorrowful sight

multifarious

Adjective having great variety we have to accommodate the ............ needs of all the citizens

encyclopedic

Adjective Comprehensive in terms Of information his knowledge of history is.........

emphatic

Adjective Expressing something forcibly and clearly He responded to my question in an immediate and ............... manner

endangered

Adjective In danger of being destroyed The Giant panda is an ........... species

acquisition

NOUN an asset or object or obtain , typically by a library or museum The museum added a new ....... to its gandhara collection.

beret

NOUN a round flattish cap of felt or cloth she wore red ......... to the party

tortilla

NOUN a thin flat pancake made form maize flour common in Mexican cooking to make a taco you first fill a ....with meat , cheese and other filling then fry it in oil

nebulizer

NOUN A device for producing a fine spray of liquid used for inhaling a medicinal drug he never leaves home without his ..............................

boatswain

NOUN A ships officer in charge of equipment and the crew the ............. was furious because the hatch had been left open by the crew

calypso

NOUN a Caribbean song or type of music about a subject of current interest they danced to the calypso beat.

caballero

NOUN a Spanish gentleman he wore a sword the symbol of his status as a gentleman or ........................

canasta

NOUN a card game played with two packs of cards in which players try to collect sets of cards he beats all his friends at ...........

cache

NOUN a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place a ........ of food items was found hidden in the cave

bulwark

NOUN a defensive wall a .. protects the harbor from waves

brace

NOUN a device fitted to something ,in particular a weak or injured part of the body ,to give support

bewilderment

NOUN a feeling of being perplexed and confused his announcement made me stare at him in ..............................

bagatelle

NOUN a game in which small balls are hit into numbered holes on a board she enjoyed playing .......

archipelago

NOUN a group pf may islands The Indonesian ........ consists of hundreds of islands

aureole

NOUN a halo or circle of light especially round the head or body of a portrayed religious figure medival paintings depict characters with an ......... around their heads.

cacophony

NOUN a harsh mixture of sounds the rock concert was no more than a mad .........................

bronchitis

NOUN a illness of the tubes leading to the lungs that causes a very bad cough chronic .............. is often a result of smoking

bibliotheca

NOUN a library or collection of books the director of the....... worked hard to ensure the books and shelves were in optimal condition

calaboose

NOUN a local jail or prison the suspected robber was locked in the .................. before shifting him to main city

baguette

NOUN a long narrow French loaf of bread She enjoyed a ............with Brie for breakfast

avalanche

NOUN a mass of snow and ice falling rapidly down a mountainside the .......... in the Alps took many lives.

buckle

NOUN a metal or plastic piece used for joining the ends of a belt or straps the colour of the silver ................faded with time

batter

NOUN a mixture of eggs, milk and flour used in cooking the pancake ....... was lumpy.

avocado

NOUN a pear-shaped fruit with pale green flesh and a large stone ........ is the main ingredient in guacamole.

billionaire

NOUN a person possessing assets worth at least a billion dollars or rupees Roman Abramovich was a ............ at the age of 32.

veterinarian

NOUN a person who cares for the health of animals she is studying to be a ...................

biophysicist

NOUN a physicist who applies the methods of physics to biology the ....... went into great detail when explaining the process used in his experiment.

bombardier

NOUN a rank of non commissioned officer in certain artillery regiments, equivalent to corporal the soldier is a ............. in the artillery regiment.

camembert

NOUN a rich soft creamy cheese with a whitish rind originally made near ................ in Normandy France She will serve the ........... cheese with fruits.

android

NOUN a robot with a human appearance an ............... is an automaton made to resemble a human

anecdote

NOUN a short interesting story about a real incident or person he amused us with an .............about his visit to Africa

burro

NOUN a small donkey used as a pack animal

boutique

NOUN a small shop or store that sells fashionable clothes she bought a dress from the new ..............

barium

NOUN a soft silvery metallic element ......... is used in making dyes and bleaches

aria

NOUN a song for one voice, especially in an opera or oratorio the melodious .............. aria memerised the audience at the opera

asterisk

NOUN a star shaped character or symbol used to call attention to something i have placed an ......next to the tasks i want you to do first

abeyance

NOUN a state of temporary disuse or suspension the deal was held in --- until her arrival

buttress

NOUN a structure of stone or brick against a wall to strengthen or support it A stone ....... supported the crumbling wall

caffeine

NOUN a substance in coffee and tea that stimulates the central nervous system the ........... in the coffee kept me awake all night

buffer

NOUN a thing that protects against difficulties support from family acted as a ............. against stress.

bougainviliea

NOUN a tropical climbing plant with brightly coloured modified leaves surrounding the flowers she grew .............. in her garden.

calculus

NOUN a type of mathematics that deals with variable quantities A level mathematics consists primarily of calculus.

aventurine

NOUN a variety of quartz containing red or greenish particles of iron oxide or mica the ,.................. in her necklace shone in the sunlight

broccoli

NOUN a vegetable with a thick green or purple flower head she made a stew of .................and carrots

camphor

NOUN a white substance with an aromatic smell and bitter taste I put satchels of ......... in my wardrobe to keep insects away.

brunette

NOUN a woman or girl with dark brown hair Jane dyes her hair red but she is actually a .................

atelier

NOUN a workshop or studio especially one used by an artist or designer the artist painted in his cluttered ............ .

bradycardia

NOUN abnormally slow heart action ............. may cause cardiac arrest in some patients.

buffoonery

NOUN acting like a clown or buffoon john was well loved comedian famous for his ..............

balsam

NOUN an aromatic resinous substance , such as balm,exuded by various trees the chemist used .................. to make the medicine.

blastula

NOUN an early stage of embryonic development after the egg is fertilized it becomes a ............. which is free swimming.

calamity

NOUN an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress the recent earthquake was the worst ............ in the country's history.

caliper

NOUN an instrument for measuring external or internal dimensions. the ....... is adjustable and can be reset to measure different dimension

barometer

NOUN an instrument used to forecast the weather by measuring atmospheric pressure Noticing the change in the ...... reading, the weatherman quickly updated his forecast

blotch

NOUN an irregular mark on skin or material the mosquito bite left a red ............. on her face

audit

NOUN an official examination of business and financial records An ..... turned up evidence of tax evasion.

assessment

NOUN an opinion or judgement about something what is your ..............of the situation?

axiom

NOUN arule or principle that most people believe to be true a religious .............. is rarely questioned by believers.

barnacle

NOUN common sea creatures which encrust rocks and the piles of piers I cut my foot on a ..........

bluff

NOUN deliberate deception intended to create the impression of a stronger position than one actually has his threat to resign if his pay was not increased was just a ...........

autarchy

NOUN economic independence or self -sufficiency rural community ......... is a Utopian dream.

bardolatry

NOUN excessive admiration of Shakespeare could be a symptom of ..........

bullion

NOUN gold or sliver in bulk before coining or valued by weight the gold ............ is in the form of bars.

blockade

NOUN the action of surrounding or closing a place the police set up a................. on the highway

bonsai

NOUN the art of growing ornamental , artificially dwarfed varieties of trees and shrubs in pots Careful pruning and watering is needed for indoor ................. plants.

bereavement

NOUN the condition of having been deprived of something or someone valued ,especially through death The family suffered a sad ................

arson

NOUN the crime of deliberately setting fire to something the building owner was charged with .....

aristocracy

NOUN the highest social class, consisting of people with hereditary tiles many of the french ......... were killed during the revolution

ataxia

NOUN the loss of full control of bodily movements in children,cerebellar ............. leads to difficulties in balancing and coordination

biopharming

NOUN the process of genetically modifying plants and animals so that they produce substances which may be used as pharmaceuticals ............... which has been around for a number of year, continues to be a controversial subject

biosphere

NOUN the region of the surface and atmosphere of the earth by living organism human activities have dramatically altered the earth's ....................

astrometry

NOUN the scientific measurement of the positions ,motions,and magnitudes of stars ..............is a branch of astronomy

biodiversity

NOUN the variety of plant and animal life in the world the ...................... of the rain forest is truly vast.

buckteeth

NOUN top teeth that stick forward the dentist advised braces for his ....................

albedo

NOUN the proportion of the incident light or radiation that is reflected by a surface polar ice has the highest ...........of any part of the planet

acupressure

NOUN a form of alternative therapy in which manual pressure is used to stimulate specific points on the body ...................is used to relive a variety of aches and pains

acupuncture

NOUN a Chinese method of treating pain and illness using special thin needles He opted for ...............................to treat his back pain

anise

NOUN a Mediterranean plant of the parsley family cultivated for its aromatic seeds which are used in cooking and herbal medicine .............. is similar to fennel,but has a stronger flavor

albinism

NOUN a congenital absence of normal pigmentation ....... is an inherited condition

adversity

NOUN a difficult or unpleasant situation she showed tremendous courage when faced with...............................

bayou

NOUN a marshy outlet of a lake or river in the southern united states alligators are common in ........

asset

NOUN a person or thing that is valuable to someone she will be an ....to the organization.

aggregate

NOUN a whole formed by combining several separate elements an ........ rock is a mixture of mineral fragments and crystals

abbess

NOUN a woman who is the superior of a convent on nuns an --- has full authority in a convent

accord

NOUN an agreement the two government sign the peace ...........last year.

assignation

NOUN an appointment to meet someone in secret, typically on made by lovers Romeo and Juliet planned an .................

advocate

NOUN one who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy he is a staunch .................. of free speech

arpeggio

NOUN the notes of a chord played in rapid succession, either ascending or descending he played each scale followed by an ...............

bankruptcy

NOUN the state of being legally declared as unable to pay one's debts the lack of sales forced the company to declare ..............

germanium

Noun A Grey crystalline element with semiconductor properties resembling silicon garlic containers ...................., along with several other other minerals

gelatin

Noun A clear tasteless protein prepared from collagen and used in food photography and glue the Chef used.................... in the cheesecake

emulsion

Noun a fine Dispersion of minute droplets of one liquid in another in which it is not soluble Oil and water can only be combined in an ...............

glacier

Noun a large mass of ice that moves very slowly down a valley a ................is a slow moving river of ice

gander

Noun a male Goose

gazebo

Noun a small building with open sites usually in a garden offering a wide view of the surrounding area we set in the............... admiring the beautiful view of the garden

glitch

Noun a small problem or fault The Pilot blamed the delay on a technical ...............

gazillon

Noun a very large number or quantity A ........................stars lit up the desert Sky

galvanometer

Noun an instrument for detecting and measuring small electric currents a sensitive ....................... will measure a week current also

embargo

Noun an official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country A trade ........... has been imposed on the country

gazette

Noun an official newspaper published by an organisation she frequently work for the companies....................

endorphin

Noun any of a group of hormones secreted within the nervous system which activate opiate receptors and cause an analgesic effect the principal function of an ............. is to inhibit the transmission of pain signals

gangrene

Noun localised death and decomposition of body tissue ,resulted from obstructed circulation or bacterial infection he has developed first but it is put it is taking antibiotics to stop ........................ from setting in

emigration

Noun the act of leaving one own country to settle permanently in another Political unrest has resulted in spike in .................

electioneering

Noun the action of campaigning to be elected to a political position the party has started its ................. early this term

endowment

Noun the action of............ something or something she made an ............... to the charity organisation

genesis

Noun the beginning or origin or something he proposed a new theory about the ............. of Civilization

genome

Noun the complete set of genes in a Cell of living thing mapping the human .................. is an important milestone in Medical Research

ganymede

Noun the largest moon of the planet Jupiter ................ was originally started by Galileo and is one of the largest satellite in the solar system

glaciation

Noun the process and state of being covered by Glacier or Ice sheets global warming is having a harmful effect on...................

gendarme

Noun A Paramilitary police officer in French speaking countries during the riots a ................... force was posted outside the palace Gates

mozzarella

Noun A firm white italian cheese made from buffaloes or cows milk she sprinkled a handful of ..... on the pizza before baking it

emporium

Noun A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods She found the sofa she wanted at the furniture...............

enclosure

Noun An area surrounded by a fence or wall the chicken escaped from their ......................

encephalitis

Noun An infection which causes the brain to become swollen David is suffering from ........

equipment

Noun The items needed for a particular purpose The loaded the .............. into the back of the van

mutation

Noun a change in the form or structure The process of............ is necessary in order for species to evolve

mudguard

Noun a curved cover over the wheel of a cycle or vehicle The.......................... of his car was scratched at the car park

mulct

Noun a fine or penalty He decided to pay the.......... as soon as possible

Oscilloscope

Noun a piece of equipment that shows changes in electrical current as waves in a line on a screen Electronic engineers use the ........................... to study wave patterns

Moose

Noun a large north American deer having large flattened antlers

embrocation

Noun a liquid used for rubbing on the body to relieve pain from sprain and strain .................... should not be used on sensitive or broken skin

egotism

Noun thinking that you are better or more important than anyone else Society is slowly deteriorating because of excessive .............. and Pride

Montessori

Noun A system of education for young children that seeks to develop natural interest. she has decided to enroll her child in a ............school

epicentre

Noun The point on the earth surface vertically above the focus of an earthquake The................. of the earthquake was in the sea

multiplicity

Noun a great number or variety he was overwhelmed by the ..................... of things he had to do before setting out on his adventure

myeloma

Noun a malignant tumour of the bone marrow He was diagnosed with multiple .........................

musket

Noun a shoulder gun carried by infantry between the 16 and 18 century a guardsman stepped forward and shoved the muzzle of this ...............through the grille

Mortgage

Noun the amount of money lent to a person for buying a house. which has to be paid back over a particular number of years; One job was not enough for him to pay his ..................... every month.

endoscopy

Noun A procedure in which an instrumental is introduced into the body to give a view of it internal parts The............... revealed damage to the stomach lining

endearment

Noun An act word or expression of affection The word darling is a term of..................

emission

Noun The production and discharge of something specially gas or radiation .............. Of radiation from the nuclear plant is alarming

brethren

PLURAL NOUN fellow christins or member

aerobatics

PLURAL NOUN loops,rolls and other feats of spectacular flying performed in one or more aircraft to entertain on audience on the ground the air show featured spectacular .......

cahoots

PLURAL NOUN the act of conspiring together secretly he should know better than to be in .......... with someone as shady as Tim

aerodynamics

PLURAL NOUN the study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and the solid bodies moving through it Improved ................. in the new race car model will increases its performance

bedouin

PROPER NOUN a nomadic Arab of the desert After travelling for days, the ........ reached an oasis

braille

PROPER NOUN a written language for the blind using raised dots he is very good at reading .............

amphipoda

PROPER NOUN an order of chiefly marine crustaceans Most ..... are marine animals

galoshes

Plural noun a pair of waterproof over shoes the man wore .............. while working at the rice fields

glitterati

Plural noun the fashionable set of people engaged in show business or some other glamorous activity the red carpet affair was littered with .................. from television to the big screen

Orthologs

Plural noun genes found in two or more species that can be traced to a common ancestor the beta globin chain genes in humans and chimpanzees are examples of .................................

adjudicate

VERB to make a formal judgement on a disputed matter the tribunal's function is to ..................... disputes between employees and employees..

besought

VERB PAST TENSE VERB to ask someone urgently and fervently to do or give something we ......... the authorities to come to our assistance.

arraign

VERB to call or bring someone before a court to answer a criminal charge the district attorney will decide whether to............ the suspect by tomorrow

besmirch

VERB to damage someone 's reputation the papers had deliberately set out to ............. his reputation.

assuage

VERB to make an unpleasant feeling less severe She managed to ..............the customer's anger

blare

VERB to make or cause to make a loud harsh sound it is not polite to .................... music at all hours of the night

budge

VERB to move slightly she pushed at the door but it would not ...................

avail

VERB to use or take advantage of an opportunity or resource you should .......... yourself of every available resource

beleaguer

VERB to lay siege to Seize them , ............... them,and lie in wait for them.

glisten

Verb to Shine he could see her eyes ........................ with tears

eradicate

Verb to destroy completely or put an end to The citizens of this town are determined to.......... crime

emphasize

Verb to give special importance or value to something in speaking or writing I can only ............. the importance of sympathetic attitude

gallivant

Verb to go from place to place it the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment he likes to................................. from one party to the next

embellish

Verb to improve Are Beautiful by adding detail or ornament the designer used gold thread to............... the Silk shawl

embalm

Verb to treat a dead body with special substances to preserve it and prevent it from decay In ancient Egypt, it was a common ritual to .......... a body before buying it

gargle

Verb to watch the throat with a liquid he was asked to ................with salt and hot water everyday to cure his sore throat

engross

Verb To absorb all the attention or interest of someone The latest Star Wars film manage to ..................... audiences of all ages

enliven

Verb To make something more entertaining interesting or appealing They should.............. the party with music

engulf

Verb To sweep over something so as to surround or cover it completely Flames will soon ............ the entire building

endeavour

Verb To try hard Pakistan will ............. to uphold the right of women

digress

Verb to Leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing. he has a tendency to ......................during his long speeches

emulate

Verb To match or surpass a person or achievement typically by imitation she hopes to................. her sisters spotting achievements

enhance

Verb to intensify increase or further improve the quality value or extent of something High quality fuel can .............. the performance of your car

envisage

Verb To imagine a future situation I don't ............ myself working with him next year

electrocute

Verb To injured or killed by electric shock The exposed wires could ............. Someone

ablution

a ceremonial washing or cleansing of the body as an act of religion he performed his ---before entering the mosque

bursary

a scholarship Dan was awarded a .................. to study at the prestigious university

bungee

a stretchy elasticated rope the bungee was securely tied to his feet before he jumped off the bridge

collegiate

adjective belonging or relating to a college or its students he is a .................. athlete

winsome

adjective attractive or appealing in a fresh innocent way little maha's ...................... smile won her many friends

collateral

adjective connected but less important even targeted bombing result in some form of ...................... damage

conciliatory

adjective making calmer and less angry the president's speech was a ...................... gesture towards businessmen

scholastic

adjective pertaining to education or schools she received an award for .........achievement

combative

adjective ready or eager to fight or argue his ......................... mood led him to pick fights with everyone he met.

crimson

adjective a deep red colour she was wearing a ................ dress

kamikaze

adjective a japanese aircraft loaded with explosives and making a deliberate suicidal crash on an enemy target It was difficult to defend against .................... attacks

deductible

adjective able to be deduct especially from taxable income you should keep receipts for any ............. expenses

manoeuvrable

adjective able to be moved or steered easily this new car is not as ........................ as our old one

justifiable

adjective able to be shown to be right or reasonable it was a ..................... act to hit out in self defence

tolerant

adjective accepting of other people's ideas or actions even when not agreeing with them he has a very ....................................towards other religions

impetuous

adjective acting without thought or care she made an .......... decision which she regretted later

obstinate

adjective adjective stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen of action the ........................ ruler persisted despite the pleas of his advisers

expedient

adjective advantageous but not always fair the government has decided that a cut in interest rates would be politically .............

cantankerous

adjective always complaining he does not have many friends because of his ............. nature

imperious

adjective arrogant and domineering I can not tolerate his ................... demands any more

domaineering

adjective arrogant and overbearing nobody enjoys the company of a ........................... person

defamatory

adjective attacking one's reputation his ........................ remarks about the company ruined its reputaiotn

probabilistic

adjective based on probability the ........................ risks involved in the experiment was minimal

incipient

adjective begining to happen or develop the ruler could see the ............. signs of unrest

predictable

adjective behaving as expected the disease follows a highly ..............................pattern

intrinsic

adjective belonging naturally or essential access to the arts is .............. to a high quality of life

rumbustious

adjective boisterous or unruly he has three energetic .................................. little boys

viviparous

adjective bringing forth live young which have developed inside the body of the parent ...................offspring require an external food supply once they are born

Immiscible

adjective can not be mixed together oil and water are .................... liquids

insatiable

adjective can not be satisfied there seems to be an .......................... demand for more powerful computers

conceivable

adjective capable of being imagined or gasped mentally it is ............................ that difficulties will arise due to your actions.

convincing

adjective capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real it was a ........................... story and everyone believed her.

degenerative

adjective causing gradual deterioration a ............. disease like arthritis will eventually make the patient bedridden

marvellous

adjective causing great wonder Lake Saif ul Mulk is one of the most ................... places in the world

wearisome

adjective causing one to feel tired or bored no one was interested in listening to her .................. chatter

controversial

adjective causing or likely to cause public debate the European union's constitution is a .................................. document splitting opinion down the middle

opinionated

adjective characterized by conceited assertiveness and dogmatism it is useless to argue with an .................... person

dynamic

adjective characterized by constant change, activity or progress it is important to keep up to date in this .................. enviroment

explicit

adjective clear and easy to understand he gave me very .................. directions on how to get to his place

ethical

adjective connected with beliefs about what is right or wrong there was a severe ............ issues with the functioning of the organization

existential

adjective connected with human existence the ................ philosopher put forward a new theory which was widely criticised

microcellular

adjective containing or made up of minute cells ...................... foam has a pore size around 10 micrometers

oppressive

adjective cruel or unfair the citizen protested against the general's ...................... regime

cerulean

adjective deep blue in colour like a clear sky the .......... water of the lake sparkled in the sunshine

herbaceous

adjective denoting or relating to herbs in the botanical sense She wanted to put some ........................ plants in the house

interdependent

adjective dependent on each other we live in an increasingly ........................ world

igneous

adjective describing a rock which has solidified from a lava or magma sarah carried out an in-depth research on ................. rock formation as apart of her geology course

colloquial

adjective describing language used in ordinary or familiar conversation but not in formal or literally settings ....................... words could be avoided in formal speech and writing

chapped

adjective describing skin that has been cracked and made sore by wind or cold she put Vaseline on her lips

commendable

adjective deserving praise your test score is ............................

deplorable

adjective deserving strong condemnation the bombing was a ............... and violence

dispassionate

adjective devoid of or uninfluenced by emotion or prejudice in a ....................... analysis , he carefully examined the concerns of both parties

cynical

adjective doubtful or distrustful of human motives the ............... old man did not believe anything he read in the paper

desiccated

adjective dried out Amna pit ..................... coconut in the dessert

poignant

adjective evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret. the photo was a ....................reminder of happier times

exclusive

adjective excluding or not admitting other things this club is ................. for members only

infinitesimal

adjective extremely small the ................... granules were barely visible to the naked eye

minuscule

adjective extremely small the ...................... ant was carrying a piece of food five times its own weight

vile

adjective extremely unpleasant his temper has frequently landed him in trouble

odious

adjective extremely unpleasant or repulsive his ......................... behavior changed her feelings toward him

impeccable

adjective faultless or flawless his ....................... manners impressed his employers

nauseous

adjective feeling inclined to vomit the ................ boy winced every time the bus hit a bump

dolorous

adjective feeling or expressing great sorrow or distress. it was evident from his ................... expression that he did not pass his entry exam

meddlesome

adjective fond of interfering her .................... behaviour has caused enough trouble already

heterogeneous

adjective formed of parts of different kinds The population is a .......................... mixture of various races and ethnic groups

exuberant

adjective full of energy excitement and happiness she gave an ................... performance at the piano recital

dismal

adjective gloomy and depressing i do not feel like going out in this ................... weather

marauding

adjective going about in search of things to steal or people to attack .................... bqrbarians were always a threat to ancient settlements

nocturnal

adjective happening during the night .................. animals are most active at night

rubicund

adjective having a reddish complexion the has a cheerful .................... face

haploid

adjective having a single set of unpaired chromosomes Honeybee drones are all .............. males

noisome

adjective having an extremely offensive smell the .................. vapours emanating from the oil refinery bothered everyone living in the area

malodorous

adjective having an unpleasant smell .................. piles of trash lined the streets during the sanitation strike

dishevelled

adjective having an untidy and disordered appearance he appeared ..................... and unshaven

octangular

adjective having eight angles ............................. buildings are more resistant to earthquakes

transgenic

adjective having genetic material introduced from another type of plant or animal l ...............fruits never taste the same as the original

dispirited

adjective having lost enthusiasm and hope the .................... refugees struggled to survive in the refugee camp

malicious

adjective having or showing a desire to harm somebody ............ gossip ruined her chances of being elected as the class president

prescient

adjective having or showing knowledge of events before they take place his ..................... advice to take in umbrella kept us from getting wet in the sudden rain shower

malevolent

adjective havinv or showing a wish to do evil with others the villians was purely .............. character

irrefutable

adjective impossible to deny or disprove it is an ..................... fact that humans have caused the extinction of many species

invulnerable

adjective impossible to harm or damage armored vehicles are .................. to small arms fire

inscrutable

adjective impossible to understand or interpret. the note had an .......... mark in the centre

delirious

adjective in an excited state and not able to think or speak clearly usually because of fever the ........... patient did not recognise his children

incarnate

adjective in human form especially od a deity or spirit he thought his boss was the devil ...........

operational

adjective in or ready for use the new power plant will be fully .......................... next year

cumulative

adjective increasing or increased in quantity ,degree or force by successive additions the .................... effects of global warming could be catastrophic

incorrigible

adjective incurably bad her husband is an ...................... flirt

obscene

adjective indecent in a very offensive way One should not use .................... language

preternatural

adjective inexplicable by natural laws he has a ............................................... gift for knowing what other are thinking

fractious

adjective irritable and quarrelsome he is ................... child who needs to be disciplined

carcinogenic

adjective likely to cause cancer the carbon monoxide percentage in the air is reaching a ................ level

infectious

adjective likely to spread influenza is a highly infectious disease

righteous

adjective morally right and good ........... deeds will get you to heaven

excessive

adjective more than is necessary normal or desirable .................. rainfall has been predicted for this reason

infallible

adjective never making mistakes or being wrong the professor always gave .................. advice to his students

obsolete

adjective no longer practised used or accepted computers made typewriters .........................

irrevocable

adjective not able to be changed,reversed or recovered the fire caused ................damage to the hard drive

indecipherable

adjective not able to read or understood there was an .................... message on the notepad by the telephone

oblivious

adjective not aware of what is happening around oneself the sang and danced the night away ................ to the approaching thunderstorm

inexplicit

adjective not definitely or clearly expressed or explained Aftab's reasons for leaving the company are quite vague and ................

indeterminate

adjective not exactly known established or defined mr shah has gone into exile for an ................... period

oblique

adjective not expressed or done in a direct way her .............. references to literature make it very difficult for her students to understand her

inauspicious

adjective not favourable or promising the team's .................. start did not bode well for the rest of the season

disinterested

adjective not influenced by personal concerns they asked a ...................... observer to settle the dispute

insusceptible

adjective not likely to be affected impressed or moved the police officer was ................. to all forms of bribery and flattery

irrational

adjective not logical or reasonable his ......... behaviour surprised everyone

fictitious

adjective not real or true the ...................... places in the novel really fascinated the readers

frivolous

adjective not serious or important she spends too much money on ...................... things .

impenitent

adjective not sorry for having done wrong the ............................ thief was afraid of punishment

intolerant

adjective not willing to accept ideas or behaviour different from your own Extremists are .......... of any who would challenge them

nutritious

adjective nourishing milk is a ......................... drink

nocuous

adjective noxious harmful or poisonous the .......................... gases in the air made us all sick

fraudulent

adjective obtained ,done by , or involving deception the criminals used a .................... website as a part of their scam

inopportune

adjective occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time Shaheen always arrives at the most .................... time

traditional

adjective of a set of customs beliefs or methods that have existed for a long time the Indonesian troupe presented a ...................dance

nautical

adjective of or concerning navigation sailors or the sea we had to travel 300 ..................... miles to get to our destination

functional

adjective of or having a special activity ,purpose or task he played a ................................ role in the negotiations

median

adjective of or relating to situated in or directed towardsvthe middle the .............. number of copies sold per week for the average book on the New York Times Best Seller list was 3600

juvenile

adjective of or suitable for young people the .................... court has been extremely successful in decreasing the number of young offenders

dubious

adjective of questionable value or truth he gave his teacher a ................ excuse for being late

mesic

adjective of relating to or growing in conditions of medium water supply the ............... habitat was characterized by beach and oak trees

flamboyant

adjective ostentatious and showy she dresses in a very ........................ style

hereditary

adjective passed on fron parent to child Epilsepsy is a ................ illiness

importunate

adjective persistent especially to the point of annoyance I tried to get rid of the .................... beggar but he kept following me

orchestral

adjective pertaining to a large group of musicians trained to play together his ........................... work is a lot better than his solo recordings

scriptural

adjective pertaining to contain in or warranted by the holy books of a particular religion he has deep knowledge of the ...........writings of medieval times

puckish

adjective playful, especially in a mischievous way. Harris is a fun loving guy with a ........ smile

contributory

adjective playing a part in bringing something about a poor diet is a ...................... factor to bad health

cordial

adjective pleasant ,friendly he greeted me with a ............ handshake.

mellifluous

adjective pleasingly smooth amd musical to hear she had a very .................. speaking voice

courteous

adjective polite and considerate I received a charmingly .............. reply to my invitation

rickety

adjective poorly made and likely to collapse the hermit lived in a ................... shack that looked like it would fall over in a strong wind

insidious

adjective proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects. the whole village suffers from the ................... effects of a polluted water supply

thermoelectric

adjective producing electricity by a difference of temperatures a ................device can convert waste heat into electricity

docile

adjective quiet and easy to control the trainer gave a .......................... horse to the new rider

hierarchical

adjective related to a system of status or authority ranked one above another the new manager gotnrid the company's complicated ......................... structure

riparian

adjective related to ro situated on the banks of river all the ..................... states must sign an agreement

concrete

adjective relating to a particular instance or object we have ..................... evidence that he is the culprit

interdisciplinary

adjective relating to more than one branch of knowledge ............................. course were offered in philosophy and psychology

wagnerian

adjective relating to or characteristic of the operas of Richard Wagner the composer has mastered the art of ............. leitmotif

melodious

adjective relating to or characterized by melody Noor Jahan's .................... voice left listeners spellbounds

neritic

adjective relating to or denoting the shallow part of the sea near a coast and overlying the continental shelf the majority of sea life lives in the ................. zone

heliacal

adjective relating to or near the sun The ancient Egyptian calendar was based on the ................ rising of Sirius

phytosanitary

adjective relating to the health of plants with respect to import and export the plant nursery was to abide by ............................regulations

intellectual

adjective relating to the intellect Asma is known for her ............... abilities

cognitive

adjective relating to the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding his ................... powers became impaired and he could not remember details.

mercantile

adjective relating to trade or commerce as industry in pakistan grows ................... laws will have fo be revised

inexorable

adjective relentless the ................. rise in crime is a result of the high levels of unemployment

mandatory

adjective required by law the offence carries a ............... life sentence

gravelly

adjective resembling containing or consisting of gravel the ..................... beach made walking difficult

inflexible

adjective rigid and unbending her .................... attitude may be the reason why nobody likes her

roseate

adjective rose coloured or pink the windows' ................. tint made everything inside look pink

discourteous

adjective rude and lacking consideration for others it is .................... to cut in line

kaput

adjective ruined broken or not functioning the water pump is .............

covert

adjective secret or hidden he stole a ............. glance at her across the table

discrete

adjective separate from the other things of the same type the organisms can be divided into .............. categories

exemplary

adjective serving as a desirable model the teenager impressed everyone with his ................... behaviour

tremulous

adjective shaking or quivering slightly his ............voice told me that he was nervous

irreverent

adjective showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously the comedian was known for his .......................... jokes about politics

iridescent

adjective showing bright colours that seem to change when seen from different angles the humming bird had ............... blue feathers

effusive

adjective showing or expressing gratitude pleasure or approval in an restrained or heartfelt manner the participants were showered with ...................... praise

injudicious

adjective showing poor judgement spending all that money on something so useless was an.................... act

complacent

adjective showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements Shahid lost his job because of his .................... attitude

incontrovertible

adjective something that is true and can not be disputed the lawyer was able to present ........................... evidence in favour of his client

frugal

adjective sparing or economical as regards money or food they had a ...................... meal at a small restaurant

globular

adjective spherical on her birthday ,her father gave her a lovely lamp with a .................. shade

zany

adjective strange or unusual in am amusing way I can watch the twin brothers' ............. antics for horus

ominous

adjective suggesting that something bad is going to happen The sky was an ...................... shade of grey

formulistics

adjective tending to adhere to or believe in formulas he preferred to have a............................. approach to avoid any errors

inestimable

adjective too great to calculate the flood caused ......................damage to life and property

invincible

adjective too strong to be overcome or defeated the seemingly ........................ goliath was defeated by David

contagious

adjective transmissible by direct or indirect contact chicken pox is a ........................ illness

inexplicable

adjective unable to be explained or accounted for she left the meeting for ................ reasons

inaccessible

adjective unable to be reached the mountainous arras are ............. during the harsh winters.

illiterate

adjective unable to read or write even the .......................... population has a right to vote

categorical

adjective unambiguously explicit and direct he has issued a .............. denial of his involvement in the plan

immutable

adjective unchangeable death is an ................... fact of life

immaterial

adjective unimportant under the circumstances it is ............... whether the firing was accidental or not

Impromptu

adjective unplanned or unrehearsed he was asked to give an ................. speech after dinner

indisputable

adjective unquestionable the ..................... evidence made it easy for the jury to come to a unanimous decision

magniloquent

adjective using high flown or bombastic language the jurors were not swayed by the .......................... speech of the defense attorney

nebulous

adjective vague hazy or cloudy the moon was surrounded by a ...................... glow

meticulous

adjective very careful about minute detail their room had been prepared with .................... care

intractable

adjective very difficult to deal with the country is facing ............. economic problems

despicable

adjective very unpleasant or evil his ............................ behaviour was not acceptable

improvident

adjective wasteful and not caring about future needs i warned him to mend his ..............vways and to begin saving for his future

felicitous

adjective well chosen or suited to the circumstances the master of ceremonies was well known for his ................... remarks.

notorious

adjective well known for being bad the boy was ............. bully

Incorporeal

adjective without a material body or form ghosts are supposed to be .................... beings

continuous

adjective without interruption the child's .............................. questioning about the movie was annoying the audience

destitute

adjective without money ,food,and the other things necessary for life the ................... family applied to the shelter for assistance

peerless

adjective better than all others the audience gave the singer a standing ovation for his ..................performance

subsequent

adjective following in ...................lessons we shall try solving more difficult problems

pedantic

adjective obsessed by book learning and theory his ............... nature makes him incapable of thinking out of the box

pivotal

adjective of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else Saeed Anwar played a ................... role in the teams victory

serpentine

adjective of or like a ................. or snake all the tourists love to drive down the ..................street in San Francisco

particular

adjective referring to one individual person thing or type of thing and not to others the court did not agree with any ............................opinion

fiscal

adjective relating to government revenue ,especially taxes the government proposed new ................. policies to improve the country's economy

slipshod

adjective describing an action drone in a careless way the hotel had a always been run in a ...................way

unbiased

adjective fair and not influenced by your own or somebody else's opinion or desires her ...........nature made her a perfect choice for the judicial appointment

sapient

adjective having great knowledge or intelligence my father believes himself to be a ..................................man

precious

adjective having great value the crown was set with ...........................jewels

linguistic

adjective pertaining to language ..........skills are valuable in the pursuit of almost any career

Taut

adjective stretched or pulled tight he pulled the rope ............before anchoring it to the ground

luxurious

adjective very conformable elegant and expensive i stayed at a .................hotel when i went to Spain

copious

adjective abundant he had a .......... supply of tools in his workshop

prehensile

adjective adapted for seizing or grasping by wrapping around many monkeys have long , ..........................................tails which they used to move through the trees

supplemental

adjective added to something else to complete or improve it the .................guide was vert helpful when visiting the museum

rapacious

adjective aggressively greedy or grasping the..................landlord raised the rent as often as possible

permissible

adjective allowable the tube well water contained .................. levels of nitrates

thoroughbred

adjective an animal of pure breed mu daughter own a ........................horse

quarrelsome

adjective argumentative her ..............nature has made her many enemies

sere

adjective being dry and withered the ....................winter garden gave no hint of flowers that would bloom in the spring

egalitarian

adjective believing that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities Sweden is a good model of an ................ society

mischievous

adjective causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way the ........................ children were always up to something

Teutonic

adjective characteristic of or relating to the German people ...............engineering can best be described a through and methodical

uproarious

adjective characterized by or provoking loud noise uproar the .......crowd waved and shouted as the titanic sailed out of the harbor

puerile

adjective childishly silly ......................behaviour only makes one look idiotic

petulant

adjective childishly sulky or bad tempered he behaved like a .............child and refused to cooperate

ribald

adjective coarse obscene or licentious usually in humorous or mocking way the use of ...........................humor ruined the entire play

subsidiary

adjective connected but less important this information may b e used as ...........................evidence but it is not sufficient by itself to prove your argument

demonic

adjective connected with evil the priest said the magician was using .............. powera to perform certain acts

polyglot

adjective containing or using several languages switzerland is a .................. nation

perpetual

adjective continuing for ever they have a ...........fear of losing their jobs

traumatic

adjective deeply disturbing or distressing living through the terrible ordeal has been a ..............................experience for her

fraught

adjective describing a situation or course of action which is filled with something undesirable this situation is ........................ with danger

vatic

adjective describing or predicting what will happen int he future Orwell's novel 1984 seems almost .......................... when it is read today

sacrilegious

adjective disrespectful of a sacred impersonal or ting leading clerics condemned the book as a ...............attack on their faith

habitual

adjective done constantly or as a habit she is a ............... liar

pliable

adjective easy to bend plasticine is a very ...................................... material

retentive

adjective effective in retaining facts and impressions Ahmed has a sharp and retentive memory and recall facts and figures easily

stoical

adjective enduring pain and hardship without showing on'ts feeling or complaining the doctor war amazed at his ............................ acceptance of death

speculative

adjective engaged in expressing or based on conjecture rather than knowledge he ......................theories were dismissed by his peers

quixotic

adjective enthusiastic but usually not practical her .........nature made her an unsuitable head of state

subterranean

adjective existing occurring or done under the earth's surface the karez is a .............canal

ostentatious

adjective expensive or noticeable in a way intended to impress people The brides mother was dressed in a very ............................. style

derogatory

adjective expressing a low opinion and lack of respect he made ....................... statements about her behaviour

pastoral

adjective expressive of the life of country people especially in an idealised and conventionalised manner when i am in the city i long for the quiet ............ lifestyle

longitudinal

adjective extending length wise the surveyor measured the ..................distance between the two points

pellucid

adjective extremely clear the drank the pure and ...............water from the spring

parsimonious

adjective extremely unwilling to spend money his ...................nature did not permit him to enjoy any luxuries

remunerative

adjective financially rewarding he stopped working for charity to pursue more ......................activities

venial

adjective forgivable or pardonable he wasn't even willing to forgive the ..............errors

magnanimous

adjective generous or forgiving especially towards a rival or less powerfull person in a ............................ gesture he offered his ticket to the child

satisfying

adjective giving fulfillment the trip to he hills was a very ..........experience

extortionate

adjective grossly over -priced they are offering loans at .................. rates of interest

querulous

adjective habitually complaining my grandmother has become rather ...........since her illness

pendulous

adjective hanging down loosely ...............branches of fruit look beautiful in the summer sun

concentric

adjective having a common centre planets orbit the sun in .................... circles

capacious

adjective having a lot of space inside her .............. handbag was stuffed with makeup

pungent

adjective having a sharply strong taste or smell the ..............smell of burning fuel filled the air

litigious

adjective having a tendency to go to the law to settle disputes he was a ............person and was frequently in court

charismatic

adjective having charm he is an immensely .............. man and usually gets his way

puissant

adjective having great power or influence long live the most ..............king

tantamount

adjective having the same equivalent effect ignoring their pathetic condition and not lifting a finger to help them is ................to murder

fibrous

adjective having to do with or made of threads muscles are made up of .................... tissue

Therapeutic

adjective helpful in treating an illness eh doctors cannot deny the ......................................properties of herbs

overwrought

adjective in a state of nervous excitement or anxiety she was too .......................................... to listen to reason

quizzical

adjective indicating mild or amused puzzlement she gave me a........................look when i told her i could n't go

repressive

adjective inhibiting or restraining personal freedom since 1962 they have struggle under the rule of .............dictator

peremptory

adjective insisting on immediate attention or obedience she dreaded his ........orders

lacklustre

adjective lacking in vitality force or conviction his ..................performance received hardly any applause

labyrinthine

adjective like an irregular twisting network Harry potter went through the .........tunnels in search of his friends

vitreous

adjective like glass in appearance or physical properties the scientist became famous by discovering a ...........substitute for glass

perishable

adjective likely to decay or go bad quickly don't stock up on groceries particularly ............................... item before heading off on holidays

predatory

adjective living by killing and eating other animals the hawk is a ................................... bird

vascular

adjective made up of or containing vessels or ducts through which bloods flows the doctor diagnosed her with ..............dementia

lucrative

adjective making a large profit he has a ..........business allowing him to accommodate his expensive hobbies

tumultuous

adjective making an uproar or loud confused noise the presidential candidate received a hearty welcome from the ...................crowd

sat

adjective most important or most noticeable the article addressed the .................points of his argument

sluggish

adjective moving or working more slowly than normal economists blame the ............................... economy on a decline in foreign demand

timorous

adjective nervous and easily frightened a squirrel is a ...............animal

unprecedented

adjective never done or known before the scheme has been hailed as an ................................... success

unforeseen

adjective not anticipated or predicted he said his insurance policy will protect him against any .......event

inadequate

adjective not enough or not good enough the ............... food supplies could not meet the needs of the hungry refugees

unobtrusive

adjective not obvious or easily noticeable the......................................... behavior of the bodyguard attracted no attention

inarguable

adjective not open to disagreement here was ............... proof of a conspiracy.

unconscionable

adjective not right or reasonable his .............actions caused great distress to his family

providential

adjective occuring at a favourable time the ....... arrival of a doctor saved the woman's life

quarterly

adjective occuring or made four times a year he could not attend the ...........meeting of the board

lateral

adjective of at towards or from the side or sides the paint takes up water through its ...................roots

picayune

adjective of little value or significance we shouldn't argue over ..........................matters

Mediterranean

adjective of or characteristic of the .................. sea the countries bordering it or their inhabitants many nutritionists advocate the ........................ diet

piscine

adjective of or concerning fish the ..................................creature was found floating in the lake but no one could identify the species

tactile

adjective of or connected with the sense of touch Braille is a .....system of writing for the sight impaired

commensal

adjective of two different species living in close association,such that one species benefits without harming or benefiting the other cattle egrets benefit from their ..................... relationship with cattle

grandiose

adjective on an impressive scale I was greatly impressed by the ......................... architecture of the mosque

prosaic

adjective ordinary and showing no imagination he has a ........writing style

phenomenal

adjective outstanding her.............................performance received rave reviews

torrential

adjective pouring heavily nobody expected such as a ...................... down pour last night

pulsating

adjective producing a regular throbbing sensation or sound the ................music was perfect for dancing

liminal

adjective relating to a transitional or initial stage of a process At death the body enters upon a brief ................................stage which ends at the committal

grecian

adjective relating to ancient greece especially its architecture ....................... architecture is renowned for its beauty and elegance

pharmaceutical

adjective relating to medicinal drugs .........................companies should reduce the cost of drugs in poorer countries

vigesimal

adjective relating to or based on the number 20 the Mayan's had a ............................... number system

psychedelic

adjective relating to or denoting drugs that produce hallucinations an apparent expansion of consciousness the use of ................ drugs is strongly associated with the 1960 and 70

peripheral

adjective relating to or situated on the edge of something ..........vision is good at spotting movement

cardiovascular

adjective relating to the heart and blood vessels a healthy diet is necessary to keep .................. system functioning normally

dionysian

adjective relating to the sensual, spontaneous and emotional aspects of human nature dance clubs are popular for their .................. atmosphere

theological

adjective relating to the study of religion ...................................debates should be encouraged in order to acquaint people with a wide range of belief

prosperous

adjective rich and successful he was a ...........................................businessman

ludicrous

adjective ridiculous and unreasonable the board members rejected the ..........plan

commodious

adjective roomy and comfortable she fell asleep in the ..................... armchair.

uncouth

adjective rude or socially unacceptable he was not offered the job because of his..........behavior

patriarchal

adjective ruled or controlled by men in the past decade changes in our ....................society have resulted from greater awareness of gender equality

surreptitious

adjective secret the news of their ..........................................meeting gradually leaked out

prudent

adjective sensible and careful in making judgements and decisions the.........businessman consulted his associates before going ahead with the plan

earnest

adjective serious or determined I had an .................... conversation with him

scathing

adjective severely critical Amina was almost in tears when she heard the ...................remarks of her boss

scandalous

adjective shocking and unacceptable the ..........story damaged his reputation

venal

adjective showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery he believes in the correct application of the sharia and has no patience for ..............scholars

svelte

adjective slender and attractive her .....................figure was enhanced by the black dress

ponderous

adjective slow and clumsy because of great weight the ................man did't stand a chance of catching the agile child

palpable

adjective so intense feeling atmosphere as to seem almost tangible after the examination there was a .............sense of relief among the students

gregarious

adjective sociable or liking the company of others the ..................... child amused everyone at the birthday party

serried

adjective standing close together the soldier marched in .........ranks towards the battle field

glutinous

adjective sticky like glue in texture she served an unappetizing .......................... dessert

vigorous

adjective strong and active the government launched a .........................campaign against tax fraud

redolent

adjective strongly reminiscent or suggestive something the flag ...............of the regiment's history

servile

adjective submissive his subordinates did not respect him due to his ..............behavior

tenacious

adjective tending to keep a firm hold of something the woman kept such a ..............................grip on her handbag that the thief was not ale to snatch it

vindictive

adjective tending to seek revenge his ...................nature makes it hard for him to forgive

penultimate

adjective the second to last they scored a boundary off the ...... ..............delivery

egocentric

adjective thinking only of oneself without regard for the feelings or desire of others .................. people do not have many friends

implacable

adjective unable to be appeased or placated he was an ............... enemy of Ted's

putrescent

adjective undergoing the process of decay the .........apples were full of worms

smarmy

adjective unpleasantly polite and flattering the boss did not apprceiate the ..............................employee

unimpeachable

adjective unquestionable as to honesty or truth a lawyer obtained evidence in favor of his ct from an ........................................source

recalcitrant

adjective unwilling to cooperate a .......child usually grows up to be a fiercely independent individual

verbose

adjective using too many words her ........style of writing is disliked by many people

staunch

adjective very loyal and committed in attitude i am a ...............................believer in the rights of minorities women and children

spectacled

adjective wearing glasses ain Gray haired and spectacles sat silently with the ancient manuscript in his hand

threadbare

adjective well worn and therefore thin his ..................coat does little to keep the cold out

caucasian

adjective white skinned people of european origin witnesses described the thief as a male with blue eyes and blonde hair

venturesome

adjective willing to take risks or embark on difficult or unusual courses of action a group for .........................women decide to scale mount Everest

staccato

adjective with each sound or note sharply detached or separated from the others his pencil beat a steady ................................rhythm

entrepreneurial

adjective Characterized by the taking of financial risks hope of profit his.................... skills will help the company greatly

tendentious

adjective expressing or intending to promote a particular cause or point of view the periodical's readership dropped due to its ................................editorials

inevitable

adjective- unavoidable it was an ............... consequence of the decision

inviolable

adjective: never to be broken, infringed, or dishonored all nations recognize the .................... sanctity of religious buildings during times of war

sonorous

adjectives sounding deep and full the vocalist of the new rock band has a .............................voice

garrulous

adjectives talking too much one should not trust a ......................... person with a secret

chic

adverb elegant and fashionable she always manages to look extremely .............

skittishly

adverb in a nervous or excitable manner the snowy withe lamb .................ran and stood behind its gazing mother

virtually

adverb nearly or almost he was ..................................blinded by the snowstorm

metaphorically

adverb not literally I hope you are speaking ..........................

methodologically

adverb relating to a system of methods used in a particular rea of study or activity after the data was analysed the report was found to be .............................. correct

monetarily

adverb relating to money or currency being ..................... wealthy does not always lead to happiness

comparatively

adverb to a moderate degree as compared to something else unemployment is ................... low now that the economy is booming

nostalgically

adverb with sentimental yearning for the past she thought back on her childhood ......................

vehemently

adverb with strong feeling the charge was .....................denied

perfunctorily

adverb carried out without real interest feeling or effort other clapped ....................while loyal supporters gave him a standing ovation

pronto

adverb promptly or quickly i expect to see you back here ......................!

sparsely

adverb thinly dispersed or scattered we chose to camp in a ....................populated area of Thar

characteristically

adverb typical of somebody's character .........................she paid for everyone

passim

adverb used in the notes to a book or an article to show that a particular name or subject appears in several place in it the scholarly article referred to a recent study.................

meme

an element of a culture or system of behaviour passed from an individual or society through imitation the way we greet somekne is a ............. we learn from other members of our society

cavort

verb to jump or dance around excitedly it was a treat to watch west indians .......... in the field after winning the T 20 world cup

exemplify

verb to be a typical example i would like my food to ...................... italian cooking at its best

relegate

verb to give somebody a lower rank than before he was forced to .......her to the role of an assistant

coerce

verb to persuade using force or threats they tried to .................. him into robbing his friend .

frolic

verb to play or move about in a cheerful and lively way children like to ........................ in the park after school

substantiate

verb to prove that something is true i intend to ...................my statement by producing witnesses

emblazon

verb To decorate something with a design symbol or words The principal wanted to ............. the gymnasium floor with the school logo

farrier

verb a person who shoes horses since Hassan spent so much of his childhood around horses,he wanted to learned to be a ...................

initialize

verb set to the value or put in the condition appropriate to the start of an operation once I ................... the scanner we can begin

infringe

verb to act so as to limit or undermine something one should not ................. on the rights of the other people

concede

verb to admit he was forced to ........................... that there might be difficulties.

assiduity

constant or close attention to what one is doing he was know for his ...........at work

festoon

verb to adorn a place with chains,garlands or other decorations they planned to ................... the lobby with streamers and balloons for the celebration

portend

verb to be a sign or warning that something is likely to happen the cold wind and gray sky ......................an early winter this year

winnow

verb to blow a current of air through grain on order to remove the chaff a combine can cut thresh and ............................ the grain in one operation

intoxicate

verb to cause someone to lose control of their faculties or behaviour the ability of alcohol to ................... is the main argument against its use

revolutionize

verb to change something radically or fundamentally the old tycoon offered 5 tips to...................................... any business

incant

verb to chant or intone harry potter began to .............. a spell to levitate his broom

clench

verb to close the fingers or hands into a tight ball especially as a manifestation of extreme anger whenever he was upset he would ............ his fists

convene

verb to come together formally the committee will at nine o 'clock tomorrow morning

incinerate

verb to consume by fire the hospital must ................. all waste on a daily basis

consecrate

verb to declare or set apart as sacred they organised a ceremony to ................. the new mosque

corrode

verb to destroy something slowly especially by chemical action the bonnet of his car has started to ..................

incapacitate

verb to disable or make a person unfit for work the sickness would eventually ..........the old man

fumigate

verb to disinfect with chemical vapour he had to .................... his cotton fields every year.

flaunt

verb to display something ostentatiously , especially in order to provoke envy or admiration he likes to ......................... his expensive cars

compartmentalize

verb to divide into sections or categories strategies that ................... individuals into arbitrary categories are not likely to be effective

fractionalize

verb to divide something into separate groups or parts I will have to ........................ the course material into smaller portions.

incite

verb to encourge someone o do something violent illegal or unpleasant his poetry has the potential to ........ the public to rebel

efface

verb to erase a mark from a surface even the rain could not ................ the stain from the pavement

extrapolate

verb to estimate something not known from data or information available I am trying to ................. some results from research done in other countries

elicit

verb to evoke or draw out reaction or answer from someone the teacher was unable to ................. an answer from her students

consolidate

verb to form or cause to form into a solid mass or whole if we ..................... our business our operations will be more efficient

wangle

verb to get something by scheming She managed to ..................... an invitation to be reception

magnetize

verb to give magnetic properties to something the teacher showed us how to ................... an iron bar

succumb

verb to give way to i always .........to the temptation of eating chocolate when i go to the sweet shop

Texturize

verb to impart a particular texture to a product in order to make it more attractive e you can ..................................... the walls by adding a compound to the paint

fantasize

verb to indulge in daydreaming about something desired I .......................... about being a superhero

vaccinate

verb to inject a person or animal to protect them against a disease it is essential to ...................................infants against infectious disease such as measles and hepatitis

intervene

verb to interfere the government had to ................ to prevent fighting between the tribes

intercede

verb to intervene on behalf on another the argument got so heated that I had to ....................

exhilarate

verb to make someone feel very happy a trip to the beach never fails to .............. me

contaminate

verb to make something impure by exposure to a polluting substance the leak in the sewage system might ........................ the main water supply

legalize

verb to make something that was previously illegal permissible by law some nations want to ..................................... .........the hunting of whales

fabricate

verb to make up something false he likes to .......................... stories which have very little truth in them

circumscribe

verb to mark or set the bounds of they will ................ the garden with a fence.

flutter

verb to move lightly and quickly the wounded bird attempted to ................... its wings

impede

verb to obstruct or hinder failure to pass this exam will ............ your academic progress

derive

verb to obtain something from a specified source his mother knew that he would ..................... pleasure from painting

wolverine

nou a heavily built short legged carnivorous mammal with a long brown coat and a bushy tail

preponderance

noun the quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance. the rebels used guerilla tactics to overcome the ......................................government forces

regalia

noun the distinctive clothing worn and ornaments carried at formal occasions as an indication of status the unveiled a portrait of the queen in her full coronation .............................................................

pesticide

noun a chemical used for killing pests especially insects too much .............can be harmful for the crops

solitaire

noun a game for one player played by removing pegs one at time Dr board by jumping other obit them from adjacent holes Sara often relaxed by playing ........................after everyone has gone to bed

diadem

noun a jeweled crown or headband worn as a symbol of sovereignty the princess looked beautiful in the ................. with brilliant gems

tarboosh

noun a man's cap typically of red felt with a ..............at the top the Turkish dancer wore a .........................

manticore

noun a mythical animal typically depicted as having the body of a lion , the head of a man and the sting of a scorpion the historian aimed to document all mythological creatures including the ..................

thwack

noun a sound made when two objects hit each other i listened to the .............of the cricket ball against the bat

palette

noun a thin board on which an artist lays and mixes colours the artist took his easel and ............................... to the beach and started painting a sea-scape

prerequisite

noun a thing that is required as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist a bechelor degree is a ................................for this position

caviar

noun the eggs of a type of fish that are eaten as a very special king of food .............. is considered to be delicacy and is very expensive

reversal

noun a change to an opposite direction position ofcource of action the numerous complaints resulted in the.......of unpopular policy

lien

noun a claim on the properly of another as security for the payment of a just debt the ........as a legal principle was a recognized property right in early Roman law

schnapps

noun a dutch spirit distilled from potatoes many people like to drink hot cocoa with pepper mint ...........at christmas time

quesadilla

noun a flat piece of bread that is folded a round a filling of meat cheese or other ingredients she had to demonstrate how to make a ........................... for her cookery class

ladle

noun a large deep spoon with a long handle she used a ......to serve him soup

trebuchet

noun a large medieval siege engine for hurling missiles they saw a picture of old church ruined by a direct hit from the ..........................

lance

noun a long spear he threw the.................. at the target with all his might

shingle

noun a mass of small smooth stones lying on a beach he saw tiny turtles on the ......................

nymph

noun a mythological spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful maiden inhabiting rivers woods or other locations he finally glimpsed the elusive creature a beautiful sea .................... who had crossed into our world from her own

scaremonger

noun a person who spread frightening or ominous reports or rum ours he dismissed the expert on global warning as nothing but a .............................

disposition

noun a person's inherent qualities of mind and character she has a quiet ................................... and does not like to attract attention.

trommel

noun a revolving cylindrical sieve used for screening a ..............is typically used for screening or sizing rock ore or coal

tributary

noun a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake the first gold in Australia was discovered in a .....of the yarra river

lariat

noun a rope used to catch livestock or to tether grazing animals the ...........demonstration was my favorite part of the rodeo

trumeau

noun a section of a wall or pillar between two openings in the medieval times a .........was often highly decorated

ukulele

noun a small four stringed guitar of Hawaiian origin he is a popular.................................in his own country as well as in japan

wanderlust

noun a strong desire to travel his ............................... was only curtailed by a shrinking bank balance

Spiccato

noun a style of playing a bowed stringed instrument in which the bow bounces slightly ................ is an advanced technique on violin

plectrum

noun a thin flat piece of plastic or metal used to pluck the strings of a musical instrument the material used to make a ............greatly affects the sound produced

toucan

noun a tropical American fruit eating bird with a massive bill and typically brightly coloured plumage

scion

noun a young shoot or twig of a plant especially one cut for grafting or rooting g the rose ............was grafted onto disease resistant root stock

platypus

noun an amphibious egg laying Australian mammal with a duck like bill and webbed feet

domain

noun an area of knowledge or activity luxury resorts are the .................... of the rich and famous

siege

noun an operation in which a police or other force surround a building and cut off supplies the palace was under.....by the angry citizens of paris

reliance

noun dependence on or trust in someone or something our......................on the mobile phone is increasing day by day

scatterbrain

noun one who cannot think in an organised way the student was such a ................ that he often forgot his homework and was hardly ever on time

mimesis

noun the close external resemblance of an animal or plant to another animal plant or inanimate object the ................... of the cuckoo egg in relation to host egg was estimated from the slides

subtleness

noun the property of being so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyse or describe the ................................of his poetry makes it both interesting and difficult to understand

resonance

noun the quality in a sound being deep full and reverberating the .................of the church bells in the alpine valley added to the magic of the moment

trecento

noun the style of Italian art and literature of the 14 century the ..............was famous as a time of heightened literary activity

myriad

noun A countless or extremely great number of people or things A .................. of insects danced around the light above my head

sycamore

noun a European tree of the maple family the .......shades the house in the summer

croissant

noun a French crescent shaped roll made of sweet flaky yeast dough she ate a ................... for breakfast.

kendo

noun a Japanese form of fencing with two handed bamboo swords ................. developed as a safe form of sword training for samurai

kakemono

noun a Japanese unframed painting made on paper or silk and displayed as wall hanging one ........................ hung in the enterance of the library and two hung inside the hall

marimba

noun a Latin American percussion instrument consisting of a set of hardwood plates he teamed up with Kate Adam who plays the ................... for his world wide musical shows

tamale

noun a Mexican dish of seasoned meat and maize flour steamed or baked in maize husks it takes a lot of work to make each........................

cosmonaut

noun a Russian astronaut Yuri Gagarin is the most famous .................

tetanus

noun a bacterial disease marked by rigidity and spasms of the voluntary muscles ............................. infection can be introduced by puncture wounds

haversack

noun a bag that is carried on the vack or over the shoulder especially when walking in the country He was carrying a ................ full of food over his shoulder

cello

noun a bass instrument of the violin family held upright on the floor between the legs of the seated player she has played the ......... for many years

dormitory

noun a bedroom for a number of people in an institution the ......................... was large enough to sleep twenty people

tandem

noun a bicycle for two riders one behind the other the child was so fascinated by bicycle that he build a ..................................

procure

verb to obtain something specially with difficulty she managed to ............................. a ticket for the concert

pitchblende

noun a blackish mineral that is a type of uraninite and occurs in veins frequently associated with silver the first discovery of ..........................in the united states was associated with gold ores at the wood mine in gilpin county

ledger

noun a book or collection of financial accounts the accountant regularly updated the .............................with new information

trigonometry

noun a branch of mathematics she took .......................as an O level subject

euphonium

noun a brass musical instrument with four valves the ................... is used mainly in brass bands

observatory

noun a building designed for systematic astronomical studies the telescope is kept in the .......................

torero

noun a bullfighter especially one who fights on foot the ..........paraded in the arena before the fight

consultancy

noun a business or agency offering expert or professional advice in a field he works for a financial .........................advising people how to invest their money

carton

noun a cardboard box for holding goods he off loaded the ............ from the truck

taxon

noun a category in the classification of living organsims a particular ......is comprised of organsims that have certain genetic characteristics in common

eustasy

noun a change of sea level throughout the world global warming may result in ..................

metabolism

noun a chemical process in living things that changes food into energy an athlete has a faster ..................... than an ordinary person

sophism

noun a clever but misleading argument in ancient Greece ..................practiced ..............to intimidate the audiences into agreeing

cirrostratus

noun a cloud forming a thin more or less uniform semi translucent layer at high altitude .............................. clouds are a common feature in winter

colliery

noun a coal mine he has worked at the........................ almost all his life

chloroform

noun a colourless volatile sweet smelling liquid used as a solvent and formerly as a general anaesthetic ...................... was once widely used in human surgery

celandine

noun a common plant of the buttercup family which produces yellow flowers in the early spring ...................... grows in rich damp soil

inference

noun a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning the clear ....................... from his data is that the universe is expanding

halitosis

noun a condition in which the breath smells unpleasant .................... can often be remedied bt something as simple as toothpaste

oedema

noun a condition in which the liquid collects in the spaces inside the body and makes it swell severe cases of .................. may require surgery

scrimmage

noun a confused struggle for fight in the .................that ensued . i lost my shoe while he lost a tooth and his wallet

Ostinato

noun a continually repeated musical phrase or rhythm the cellos have tune above a bass ..............

streusel

noun a crumbly topping for rich pastries the lemon bars ere covered with a delicious ......................................

reverie

noun a daydream she was jolted out of her .............by a knock at the door

corpse

noun a dead body his ............. was taken to the city morgue.

decennium

noun a decade the events of the last ................. characterize a world in upheaval

crevasse

noun a deep open crack especially in ice If you fall into the ............. it will be impossible to climb out again

lahar

noun a destructive mud flow on the slopes of a volcano a ........................... can bulldoze through virtually any structure in its path

throttle

noun a device controlling the flow of fuel or power to an engine the engines should be at full ..................for take of f

corkscrew

noun a device for drawing corks from bottles She opened the battle of champagne with a .....................

vaporizer

noun a device that generates a particular substance in the form of vapour especially for medicinal inhalation Raheel always takes his ...........................wherever he goes because he has severe asthma

gyroscope

noun a device used to provide stability or maintain a fixed direction the ................. malfunctioned and threw them off course

capacitor

noun a device used to store an electric charge consisting of one or more pairs of conductors separated by an insulator a ...................... is used in power supplies such as amplifiers

teleprompter

noun a device which displays words as they are to be spoken when the ................malfunctioned the newscaster was at a complete loss for words

diabetes

noun a disease in which the body 's ability to produce or respond to insulin is impaired my friend was diagnosed with ................

kedgeree

noun a dish of rice and lentils she cooked the rice for the .................

xenophobia

noun a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries the government has decided to start a campaign against racism and ..................................

dyslexia

noun a disorder of the brain that causes difficulty in reading and spelling her ....................... made it difficult to take exams.

insignia

noun a distinguishing badge or emblem of military tank rank office or membership of an organization the school .......... has been engraved on the main door

constituency

noun a district that elects its own representative to parliament he owns a house in his Oxford ....................

dichotomy

noun a division or contrast between two things that are opposed or entirely different there is an ..................... between science and myticism

virago

noun a domineering abusive or ill tempered woman her hostile attitude towards her fellow colleagues earned her the reputation of a .................................

soliloquy

noun a dramatic monologue intended to give the illusion of unspoken reflections she quoted Hamlets famous ........................in the examination paper

libation

noun a drink poured out as an offering to a deity he poured the ........on the ground

graben

noun a elongated trough of land produced by subsidence of the earth's crust between two faults the students made a model of a ............. for the geography exhibition in their school

pseudonym

noun a false name especially one used by an author most writers writes under a .........................to protect their real identities

perplexity

noun a feeling of being confused and frustrated because you do not understand something her ....... on hearing the news was obvious

euphoria

noun a feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness. I was in a state of .................. after my victory

inhibition

noun a feeling that makes on self conscious and unable to act in a relaxed natural way his ...................... prevented him from trying to meet new people

foreboding

noun a feeling that something bad will happen she read the note with a sense of .....................

tomahawk

noun a fighting axe with a stone or later an iron had used by the north American Indian the .........................was a fearsome weapon in the hands of a warrior

cashmere

noun a fine soft wool sweater made with ................ are very luxurious

kipper

noun a fish that has been cleaned salted and smoked While vacationing in London she enjoyed a fine breakfast of ............. and eggs

kabuki

noun a form of traditional Japanese drama performers of ................. have to learn to move with great control

macrofossil

noun a fossil large enough to be examined wihout the microscope the farmer spotted the ................. while digging in his field

roulette

noun a gambling game in which players bet on which compartment of a revolving wheel a small ball will come to rest in they spent the entire night playing .................

convoy

noun a group of ships or vehicles travelling together a .............. of trucks delivered aid to the refugees

constellation

noun a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern the ....................... Orion is easy to find

rote

noun a habitual or mechanical routine or procedure you are merely reciting facts that you have learned by ...............

chisel

noun a hand tool with a long blade used to cut or shape wood stone or metal the artisan used his ........ to chip away at the marble

hammock

noun a hanging bed made of canvas or a network of ropes Mark is always asleep in the ............... in his backyard

chromium

noun a hard grey metal that shines brightly when polished coloured plastic bags contain harmful toxic metals like ...................... and copper

waddy

noun a heavy wooden club used as a weapon by native Australians He awoke just in time to save himself from being hit by a masked man who was armed with a ..................

olio

noun a highly spiced stew of various meats and vegetables originating from Spain and Portugal We were served ............... for dinner

orphanage

noun a home which cares for children whose parents are dead the little boy was brought to the .......................... after his parents died

rotor

noun a hub with a number of aerofoils that is rotated to provide lift fro a helicopter a damaged helicopter ............... caused the crash

cantaloupe

noun a kind of melon a ................ is low in calories and is a good source of vitamin C

scalpel

noun a knife with small sharp blade used by a surgeon the nurse handed the surgeon a ..............as he began to operate on the patient .

meagreness

noun a lack of quantity or quality the ................... of their offering wad lamentable

disinclination

noun a lack of willingness or enthusiasm some people have a strong ........................ for work

jacuzzi

noun a large bath with jets of water to massage the body a long soak in the ............... is the most relaxing way to spend an hour

mastodon

noun a large extinct elephant like mammal

convocation

noun a large formal assembly of people she was awarded a degree at the university's ..........................

chateau

noun a large french country house or castle we stayed at the .... by the lake

holocaust

noun a large scale destruction We saw a documentary about in nuclear ................. in Japan

freighter

noun a large ship or aircraft designed to carry goods in bulk the ............................... carrying the shipment is due in port today

transporter

noun a large vehicle used for carrying heavy objects the ........was loaded with fancy new cars

duvet

noun a large,thick quilt filled with feathers or other soft material the ................... kept me warm and cosy last night.

satchel

noun a leather school bag that can be hung over a shoulder or back he slung his ................................ over his shoulder and made his way to school

lector

noun a lecturer at the university he was appointed a ....................... at a very young age

echelon

noun a level or rank in an organisation .profession or society Chief executive officers represent the highest ................. of the business world

messiah

noun a liberator or saviour of oppressed people He is seen by many as a political ...............

cerise

noun a light clear and red colour the .......... scarf stood our against her off white dress

chandelier

noun a light fitting or candle holder with many branches the ..................... in the lounge is very beautiful

drizzle

noun a light rain the .................. slowly turned into a heavy downpour

revue

noun a light theatrical entertainment consisting of a series of short sketches songs and dances typically dealing satirically with topical issue the pupils staged an end of year ..............................

longevity

noun a long duration of individual life that family is know for its ....................with atleast three members living well into tier nineties

odyssey

noun a long eventful journey the refugee's ..................... from Cambodia to the USA was terrifying experience for him

dissertation

noun a long formal essay her .................. was a modern poetry

promontory

noun a long narrow area of high land that goes out into the sea we crowded onto the ....................... in order to catch a glimpse of the battle ship

tirade

noun a long speech of angry criticism she launched into a ........................against politicians

monologue

noun a long speech spoken by one actor the ..................Hamlet is very famous

sarong

noun a long strip of cotton or silk material tied the middle of the body like a skirt she bought a Malaysian silk ..........................................from Kuala lamper

schizophrenia

noun a long term mental disorder whose symptoms include inappropriate actions and feelings and withdrawal from reality into fantasy the patient was diagnosed with .........................................

heddle

noun a looped wire or cord with an eye in yhe centre through which a warp yarn is passed in a loom A single ................ makes a weave known as 'tabby'

dollop

noun a lump of soft food often dropped from a spoon I added a .............................. of whipped cream to the fruit trifle

dispenser

noun a machine or container holding something that can be obtained quickly the water ................. was empty

cyclotron

noun a machine that ,using electrical and magnetic fields makes atoms or electrons move more quickly the design of a ..................... varies according to the specifications of the purchaser.

weighbridge

noun a machine that measures the mass of a vehicle the truck was passed over the ............................ before proceeding

hombre

noun a man especially one of a particularly type Their quaterback is one tough ..................

homburg

noun a man's felt hat having a narrow curled brim and a tapered crown with a length wise indentation reports and pictures showed him replendent with a giant cigar and wearing a ...................

cedilla

noun a mark placed under the letter c especially in french ,to show that it is pronounced like an s rather than a k in English the ...... is mostly used in word that come from french

haemophilia

noun a medicinal condition in which the blood fails to clot normally patients suffering. from .................... must be extremely wary of anytjing that could cause.them injury

mithridate

noun a medicine believed to be a universal antidote to or preservative against poison and disease to procure sweat use cardamom water with .................

grouse

noun a medium to large game bird with a plump body and feathered legs

seance

noun a meeting at which people attempt to make contact with the dead especially through the agency of a medium anita said that the ..........was successful as her dead aunt had contacted her

synod

noun a meeting of christian ministers the official objective of the ..........is to strengthen christian identity

councillor

noun a member of a council the ....................... was elected on the basis of his past experience

cossack

noun a member of a people of Ukraine and southern Russia ,noted for their horsemanship and military skill it is not a good idea to get into a fight with a ...................

protestant

noun a member of any of the western christian churches that are separate from the roman catholic church the majority of the population of this town is ................................

euphemism

noun a mild word or phrase that is used to refer to something unpleasant "user fees " is a politician's ...................... for taxes

foible

noun a minor character flaw his only .....................was a tendency to mumble whenever he spoke

fallacy

noun a misleading argument it is ................... to say that the camera never lies

mannequin

noun a model of a human body used for displaying clothes in shops the dress looked beautiful on the ........................ but not as good as she tried it on

concerto

noun a musical composition for an orchestra and one or more solo instruments Brahm's ...................... for violin is one of my favourites

xylophone

noun a musical instrument made of two rows of wooden bars of different lengths that you hit with two small sticks the musician played the ................. really well

phoenix

noun a mythical birth that lives for several hundred years before burning itself and then rising again from its own ashes

cathode

noun a negative electrode in a battery the negative terminal of battery is known as the ...........................

neologism

noun a new word or expression social media seems to produce a ........................... nearly everyday

colugo

noun a nocturnal tree dwelling Southeast Asian mammal resembling a lemur with membrane between its limbs for gliding from tree to tree

caribou

noun a north american term for reindeer

mequite

noun a north american tree often used for making charcoal for grilling food the ................. tree is covered in long thorns

couplet

noun a pair of successive rhyming lines of verse the poet recited a .............from his latest poem

facet

noun a particular part or aspect of something as they struggled to find a solution , they realised there was another facet to the problem

juncture

noun a particular point or stage in an activity or series of events Mary should think carefully before proceeding at this critical ...............

herringbone

noun a pattern used in stitching consisting of V shaped lines that are parallel to each other the napkin was embroidered in ........................

millennium

noun a period of 1000 years I wish I could travel forward in time and visit the next .................

financier

noun a person concerned in the management of large amounts of money on behalf of governments or organizations the ....................... provided the funds required to start construction

intermediary

noun a person who acts as a link between people in order to try and bring about an agreement he was appointed as an ................... at the meeting of the two warring leaders

intruder

noun a person who enters a place without permission thankfully the ...................... did not steal anything

deceased

noun a person who has died the body of the ................ was moved from the hospital to his home

quisling

noun a person who helps an enemy that has taken control of his or her country the .......leaked all the state secrets

conversationalist

noun a person who is good at or fond of engaging in conversation he is a terrific ............................ and after dinner speaker

novice

noun a person who is new and has little experience in a certain job or situation even a ................. can succeed if he has a good mentor

researcher

noun a person who makes careful study of a subject in order or room is reserved for a car full person the ...............had to go all the wary to brazil to get a sample of the rare plant

recusant

noun a person who refuses to submit to an authority or to comply with a regulation he was a know ............................. and a disreputable person n

spendthrift

noun a person who spends money in an extravagant irresponsible way it is difficult for him to save money as he is a big .......................................

scrutineer

noun a person who supervises the conduct of an election or competition the .................from the European union monitored the proceedings of the afghan elections

mien

noun a person's appearance or manner especially as an indication of their character or mood he has a cautious academic ...........

countenance

noun a person's face or facial expression be friendly and have a smiling ..................

idiosyncrasy

noun a person's particular way of behaving or thinking especially when it is unusual his only ............................ was always preferring to be in the car first

milieu

noun a person's social environment the ........... of the big city has an unmistakable allure .

impairment

noun a physical or a mental weakness his physical ....................... did not stop him from excelling in his work

defibrillator

noun a piece of equipment used to control the movement of the heart muscles the patient was put on the ............. to restore normal rhythm to his heart

microfiche

noun a piece of film with written information on it in very small print he used a special machine to read the small print of the .....................

vineyard

noun a piece of land where grapes are grown for making wine we took a tour of the french................................

strategy

noun a plan the company must devise a new .............to beat the competition

hibiscus

noun a plant of the mallow family grown in warm climates for its large brightly coloured flowers .............. plants can beautify any garden

oregano

noun a plant with leaves that have a sweet smell and are used in cooking as a herb she sprinkled .............................. on her sandwich

rostrum

noun a platform for public speaking I stood on the ................. to deliver the speech

deuce

noun a playing card or dice with number two I played the ................. which won me the card game

velour

noun a plush woven fabric resembling velvet used for soft furnishings casual clothing and hats i walked into a lavish bedroom with heavy................................curtains

oleander

noun a poisonous evergreen Old world shrub the ................... like other flowering plants is in full bloom in this time of the year

demagogue

noun a political leader who tries to win support by using arguments based on emotion rather than reason many historians describe hitlor as a................

june

noun a portion of food cut into short thin strips the damous chef used a ............... of vegetables in the soup

deuteron

noun a positively charged particle consisting of a proton and a neutron the .................. is a stable molecule

eventuality

noun a possible event or outcome precautions must be taken against any unforeseen .................

marmalade

noun a preserve or jam made from oranges Dad loves ..................... with his morning toast

truant

noun a pupil who stays away form school without permission or explanation the police asked the ...................why he wasn't in school

trapezium

noun a quadrilateral with one pair of sides parallel the mathematics teacher asked the students to find the area of the ..................

chuckle

noun a quiet laugh she gave a ................of delight

cardiogram

noun a record of muscle activity within the heart made by a cardiograph a ................... is used to diagnose heart disorder

concierge

noun a resident caretaker of a block of flats or small hotel the ....................... told the noisy tenants on the fifth floor not to play loud music

stricture

noun a restriction on a person or activity the same ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, should apply to both the boys as well as the girls schools

consequence

noun a result or effect typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant his poor grades are a ........................of his lack of effort

reef

noun a ridge of jagged rock coral or sand just above or below the surface of the sea below is a beautiful coral ....................... turtles sharks and a clean ocean floor

mandrel

noun a rod round shaped which metal or other material is forged or shaped manufacturers use a ............. to shape metal exhaust pipes

exchequer

noun a royal or national treasury the chancellor of the .............. takes credit for the strong economy

imbecile

noun a rude way to describe a person one believes to be stupid he behaved like an .................. at the party last night

kindergarten

noun a school for very young children It is essential for young children to attend .................

revulsion

noun a sense of disgust and loathing we can only react to such ghastly acts with ..........................

leukaemia

noun a serious disease in which too many white blood cells are produced causing weakness and sometimes death she was diagnosed with ............and had to undergo treatment

Diphtheria

noun a serious infectious disease causing inflammation of the mucous membranes, especially in throat he cancelled his holiday because he was ill with .................

whorl

noun a set of leaves ,flowers or branches springing from the stem at the same level and encircling it that vine produces a .............. of five leaves every few inches

incision

noun a sharp cut the surgeon made an ................ below the patient's ribs

trapeze

noun a short bar hanging from two parallel ropes high above the ground the audience gasped when the gymnast on the .......almost lost his balance

squiggle

noun a short lien that curls and loops in an irregular way the toddler drew a .........on the paper

excerpt

noun a short piece of writing music or film taken from a longer whole the magazine will be carrying an ..................... from his new book

nimrod

noun a skillful hunter he published his recollections of his days as a ................. in the deep woods of Michigan

eczema

noun a skin condition in which areas of skin become red,rough and sore I have tried a lot to cure the ..................... on my leg but nothing seems to work

sluice

noun a sliding gate or other device for controlling the flow of water out of or into a canal the water rushed through the .........................towards the mill

technicality

noun a small detail in a in law or set of rules Although his ct was guilty the lawyer managed to get him off on a ................................

cubicle

noun a small division of a larger room which makes a separate compartment she studies in a ................ at the school library.

kestrel

noun a small falcon that hovers with rapidly beating wings while searching fot prey on the ground

piccolo

noun a small flute he is learning how to play the ..................

oligarchy

noun a small group of people having control of a country the soviet union was actually ruled by an .................

chapel

noun a small room or building used for christian worship she always went to the ............. on sundays

gueridon

noun a small round table the family eats on a .......................

limpet

noun a small shellfish that attaches itself firmly to rocks

krill

noun a small shrimp like plantonic crustacean of the open seas

nuthatch

noun a small songbird with a stiffened tail which climbs up and down tree trunks and feeds on nuts seeds and insects

figurine

noun a small statue of a person or animal used as a decorative object she presented me with a beautiful ........................ from china

salamander

noun a small thin lizard with four legs and a long tail of the type that lives both on land and water

xebec

noun a small three masted Mediterranean sailing ship with lateen and square sails after a week of smooth sailing they becoming accustomed to life abroad the 130 foot long .................

yew

noun a small tree with dark green leaves and small red berries ten ............... trees have been planted in the churchyard

chipotle

noun a smoked hot chili pepper used in mexican cooking .......................was not available so she replaced it with smoked paprika and cayenne pepper

shindig

noun a social gathering with dancing we're hosting a little ....................this weekend for some friends

moccasin

noun a soft leather slipper or shoe in a style originating among north american Indians the upper part of the ............... was often decorated with beads or embroidery

requiem

noun a solemn chant or dirge for the repose of the dead Mozart's ............was only partly finished when he died

capybara

noun a south american mammal that lives in groups near water and is the largest living rodent

chiropodist

noun a specialist in the treatment of the feet and their ailments Sarah went to the .......................... to get the wart on her foot removed

cinnamon

noun a spice made from the bark of a tree I used a lot of ................. when I made that apple pie

utterance

noun a spoken a word , statement or vocal sound she hardly ever gives ...........to her thoughts

hippodrome

noun a stadium for chariot or horse races in ancient Greece the ..................... was a long oval race track used by horses and chariots

commotion

noun a state of confused and noisy disturbance the chemistry experiment exploded resulting in a huge ...................... at the school.

disarray

noun a state of disorder the peace talks broke up in the ....................

gorgonzola

noun a strong flavoured italian cheese with bluish green veins ................... is a type of blue cheese

dungeon

noun a strong underground prison cell he was kidnapped and kept prisoner in the .................. of the old castle

pier

noun a structure built in a lake river or the sea and joined to the land at one end where boat passenger get on and off the boat was moored at the end of the ................

gluon

noun a subatomic particle of a class that is thought to bind quarks together the first direct experimental evidence of a ............ was noted in 1979

lepton

noun a subatomic particle which does not take part in the strong interaction the first charged ....................the electron was theorized in the mid 19 century by several scientist

coagulant

noun a substance that causes a fluid to change to a solid or semicircle state the doctors injected a ............... to stop the bleeding

nutrient

noun a substance that is needed to keep a living thing alive and to help it to grow Calcium is an essential ................... for the growth and maintenance of strong bones

litmus

noun a substance that turns red when it touches an acid and blue when it touches an alkali paper infused with ................is used to test acids and bases

methionine

noun a sulphur containing amino acid which is a constituent of most proteins honey bees must collect pollen containing ................... to survive

revelation

noun a surprising and previously unknown fact that has been disclosed to other at one time the fact that the world is round was a ..................................

liquorice

noun a sweet chewy aromatic black substance made by evaporation from the juice of a root and used as sweet and in medicine .................was one of the most widely known medicines in ancient history

polystyrene

noun a synthetic resin which is a polymer of styrene she bought some cups made of .................................

ideology

noun a system of ideas and ideals forming the basis of an economic or political theory the constitution of pakistan is based on the .......................... of islam

cedar

noun a tall coniferous tree with hard ,sweet smelling wood the yacht is built of ...............

torchere

noun a tall narrow stand for holding a candelabrum the new gold and red ................................. added color to the room

eucalyptus

noun a tall straight tree with leaves that produce an oil with a strong smell he was sitting under the shadow of a tall ........... ,reading book

marouflage

noun a technique in which canvas is pasted to a wall as a base for mural painting ..................... is a 3,000 year old technique

scintigraphy

noun a technique used to obtain an image of a bodily organ or a record of its functioning bone ................can be used to detect distant sites of metastases in the bone

longueur

noun a tedious passage in a book piece of music or other work you might love the movie west side story except for the ............of the dram sequence that features a ballet dance

litany

noun a tedious recital or repetitive series the company received a ..........of complaints about the new policy

scaffolding

noun a temporary structure made of wooden planks and metal poles used while constructing repairing or cleaning a building ..........................can be assembled and taken a part quickly

corduroy

noun a thick cotton fabric with velvety ribs the trousers are made made of .................

tendril

noun a thin curling stem that grows from a climbing plant each branch of the ivy was attached to the wall by a .............................

inscription

noun a thing inscribed as on a monument or in a book a clay tablet with a strange .......................... has been found in a dig at harappa

chromosome

noun a thread like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells carrying genetic information in the form of genes human females do not have a Y ..............................

gratuity

noun a tip given to a waiter ,taxi driver or other similar person It is customary to give waiters in the US a 15% ...................

piste

noun a track of firm snow prepared for skiing she skillfully skied down the ...........

shamisen

noun a traditional Japanese three stringed lute with a square body she played a traditional melody for us on her .............................................................

kaleidoscope

noun a tube that you look through to see brightly coloured patterns which change as you turn the end of the tube children found the ever cjanging patterns in the ...................... fascinating

lied

noun a type of German song especially of the romantic period typically for solo voice with piano accompaniment t the lied is strongly associated with Franz Schubert who wrote more than six hundred

ohm

noun a unit for measuring electrical resistance one .......................... is equal to one volt per ampere

decibel

noun a unit used to measure the intensity of a sound the .............................. is a logarithmic unit so every 10 units represents a 10 fold increase

convenience

noun a useful device or situation supermarkets are a great ..................... to most people

nectarine

noun a variety of peach with smooth red and yellow skin the ...................... is best eaten when it is slightly soft

drought

noun a very long period of little or no rainfall the ................. in Ethopia has killed thousands of people

migraine

noun a very severe type of headache that often makes a person feel sick and have difficulty seeing My father gets a .................... whenever he is stressed

turbulence

noun a violent or unsteady movement of air or water warned of approaching .................................in the atmosphere the pilot asked the passengers to fasten their seat belts

hallucination

noun a vision of something that is not present some drugs can cause a ........................

detergent

noun a washing powder or liquid that removes dirt this laundry detergent can remove grease stains from clothes.

wellington

noun a water proof boot usually reaching the knee he lost a ..................... in the deep puddle

tremolo

noun a wavering effect in a musical tone produced either by rapid reiteration of a note or by rapid variation in the pitch she practiced the ................................on her harp

Lanolin

noun a wax obtained form sheep's wool ..............is used in soaps creams ointments and cosmetics

harpoon

noun a weapon like a spear on a rope that is thrown or fireď from a gun the ........................ is used to hunt whales

voussoir

noun a wedge shaped or tapered stone used to construct an arch the mason had to shape each .................... with a chisel

vortex

noun a whirling mass of fluid or air sucked into the .............. Dorothy and toot were carried from Kansas to Oz

dowager

noun a widow with a title or property derived from her late husband. it was an honor to meet the ............... of Nortfolk

fascia

noun a wooden board or other flat piece of material covering the ends of rafters or other fittings once the basic renovation was over ,................ panels were attached to the kitchen units.

easel

noun a wooden frame on legs used for holding an artist's work in progress his ...................... stands in the far corner of the studio

wreath

noun a woven circle of flowers or leaves she placed a beautiful ............... of flowers on her grandfather's grave

charter

noun a written grant by the sovereign or legislative power of a country by which a group is created or its rights and privileges defined the university is operating under a ............... from the government

xanthoma

noun a yellowish orange lipid filled module in the skin often on an eyelid over a joint the ..................... on her elbow was caused by high levels of blood cholesterol

cockerel

noun a young male chicken

masseuse

noun a. woman whose job is to massage people the actress had a personal ...................

dereliction

noun abandonment the previous owners had rescued the building from ................................

concurrence

noun agreement in opinion the doctor nodded in .......................... with his assistant's diagnosis

commercialism

noun am emphasis on the maximizing of profit the shift towards capitalism is accompanied by an increase in .................

tsetse

noun an African blood sucking fly which bites humans and other mammals transmitting sleeping sickness

kookaburra

noun an Australian bird with a strange laughing cry

reprisal

noun an act of revenge the did not want to give any evidence for fear of a ......................................

thespian

noun an actor or actress Growing up Suzy Berger` would cringe when she was called a ............................

siesta

noun an afternoon rest or nap especially one taken during hottest hours of the day in a hot climate in mexico lunch is traditionally followed by a ...........................................

zooid

noun an animal arising from another by budding or division especially each of the individuals which make up a colonial organism a single coral organism is a .............

totem

noun an animal or other natural object that is chosen and respected as an special symbol of a community Among the Gaelic people the Eagle was a powerful ............of many tribes

realm

noun an area of activity interest or thought he seemed to drift into the .......of fantasy towards the end of his speech

coriander

noun an aromatic Mediterranean plant of the parsley family I garnished the vegetables with green coriander

RESERVATION

noun an arrangement whereby something especially a seat or room is reserved for a particular person i had to cancel my ..............at the restaurant

obituary

noun an article about a person's life and achievements that is printed in a newspaper soon after his or her death I felt really sad after reading my uncle ............................................ in the paper

selvedge

noun an edge produced on woven fabric during manufacture that presents it from unraveling for the neatest finish cut strips along the.............using the ............................. for the seam allowance

wakame

noun an edible brown seaweed typically in dried form ................. can be used as an alternative to lettuce in sandwiches

spiel

noun an elaborate speech or story typically one used by a sales person the shoppers were impressed by the salesman's ..........................

theremin

noun an electronic musical instrument the ...................is associated with a very eerie sound

lipase

noun an enzyme that breaks down fat too much idle time decreases the production of .......................... which is vital to the healthy processing of fat

sanatorium

noun an establishment for the medical treatment of people who are convalescing or have a chronic illness the new .............will help reduce the costs associated with treating chronic illness

cypress

noun an evergreen ,coniferous tree with small rounded woody cones and flattened shoots .................... trees are abundant in the Lousiana swamps

connoisseur

noun an expert judge in matter of taste he is .............................. of antiques.

condolence

noun an expression of sympathy especially on the occasion of the death of a person's relative or close friend I sent a letter of .................. on the demise of her grandparent

xanadu

noun an idealized place of great or idyllic magnificence and beauty three architects and a planner combined to create a ..........................

diarrhoea

noun an illness in which waste matter is emptied from the bowels much more frequently than normal, she suffered from ................... after eating the sale food

increment

noun an increase or addition especially one of a series on a fixed scale on this scale each ................ represents 10 grams

tavern

noun an inn o or public house e their car broke down so they had to stay the old .............................

voltmeter

noun an instrument for measuring voltage the electrician used a .......................to check the flow of electricity

spectrograph

noun an instrument that separates an incoming wave into a frequency spectrum the plant pigment phytochrome was discovered using a .....................................

dynamometer

noun an instrument which measures the power output of an engine the ......................... showed the actual power output of the rebuilt engine

fetish

noun an object or principle irrantionally reversed some women have a ................... for new clothes

relic

noun an object or tradition that has survived from a previous era this building is a ............................. of the town's defunct cotton industry

obstruction

noun an obstacle or blockage the train had to stop because there was an ......................... on the track

commandant

noun an officer in charge of a particular force or institution the ................ of our unit is very strict and disciplined .

curator

noun an official in charge of a museum or art gallery the new ....................... of the museum was asked to plan interesting events.

injunction

noun an official order from a court of law to do or not do something the court granted an ................against the defendants

extrovert

noun an outgoing socially confident person as an ....................she makes friends wherever she goes

contour

noun an outline representing or bounding the shape or form of something the ..................... of the lake was visible from the plane

chagrin

noun annoyance or distress at having failed or been humiliated to her ...... she failed the test again

ruminant

noun any animal such as cow or sheep that regurgitates food from its stomach and chews it again a ................ has a stomach consisting of four compartments

crustacean

noun any aquatic arthropod,usually with a segmented body in a hard shell a crab is a ................

diaglyph

noun any instance of art work carved into the surface of a hard substance,such that the design is set back from the surface the marble slab was decorated with an elaborate .......................

marsupial

noun any mammal that carries its young in a pocket of skin or pouch the koala is my favourite .................

kestone

noun any of a class of organic compounds In the reaction an esterjoined with a ..................

cephalopod

noun any of a group of marine molluscs with a well developed head and eyes and sucker bearing tentacles

halogen

noun any set of five chemical elements that react with hhydrogen to form acids Chlorine is well known ...............

priority

noun being out first ....................... was given to David as he was a senior citizen

seltzer

noun carbonated water with a lot of minerals in it fruit juice mixed with ...........makes a refreshing drink

rhodium

noun chemical element number 45 a hard silvery white metal of the transition series .............................................................typically occurs in association with platinum

iodine

noun chemical element number 53 a non metallic element forming black crystals and a violet vapour ................ is useful as an antiseptic and water purifier

cappuccino

noun coffee made with milk that has been frothed up with pressurised steam they enjoyed a ............ after work

solace

noun comfort oconsolation in a time of great distress or sadness she sought .............in her religion

coloratura

noun complicated passages for a singer the opera singer was an expert in ..................

conscription

noun compulsory military service in the two world wars ,the issue of ................... almost tore the country apart

karst

noun denoting the characteristic scenery of a limestone region that remarkable ............... is a significant part of new Zealand's natural heritage

divination

noun discovery of the unknown by supernatural means the old man used ..................... to find the water source

octuplet

noun each of eight children born at one birth the ................... had 3 brothers and 4 sisters

fanaticism

noun extreme beliefs or behaviour the management decided to take action against ................

impropriety

noun failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty his .................. affected all of his relationships

nosh

noun food or a meal he filled the freezer with all kinds of .....................

debris

noun fragments or remnants of something destroyed or broken the tornado left a trail of ...............

tribulation

noun great trouble or suffering the war was a time of ....for all of us

drudgery

noun hard,menial,or dull work working all day on the assembly line is sheer ...............

severity

noun harshness i dob't think you will be able to bear the .................of the weather there

implementation

noun he process of putting a decision or plan into effect both sides are working towards the ....................... of the peace agreement signed last year

nephritis

noun inflammation of the kidneys large kidneys may indicate acute ................... which requires urgent treatment

hepatitis

noun inflammation of the liver She has been missing school because she is suffering from ................

hegemony

noun leadership or domainance especially by one state or socisl group over others Western ................... is growing in most parts of Asia

Fluorescence

noun light giving out by a substances when it is exposed to radiation ........................... has been used to study the structure and conformations of DNA techniques

despondency

noun low spirits from loss of hope or courage he was unable to conceal his ..................... from his parents

matrimony

noun marriage they were joined in .................. by a priest

composure

noun mental calmness she showed great composure during the emergency

ordnance

noun mounted guns or artillery the gun was a brand new piece of .....................

inapparent

noun not obvious it was ................... from her face that she was angry

lieu

noun noun instead the company issued additional share to share holders in ......................... of a cash dividend

compulsion

noun obligation there is no ............................... for you to attend the meeting

xyloid

noun of relating to or resembling wood .............. tissue forms the structure of a woody plant

component

noun one of the several parts of which something is made the radiator is a very important ............... in a car

ingredient

noun one of the things from which something is made especially one of the foods that are use together to prepare a particular dish the pasta did not taste very good because she forgot to add the key ...................

marplot

noun one who frustrates or ruins a plan or undertaking by meddling Amir was such as nosy ................ that he ruined our plan to suprise Sarah with a party on her birthday

vagabond

noun one who has no home or job and travels from place to place he reamed around the streets like a carefree .................................... after quitting college

wheelwright

noun one who makes or repairs wheels John took his donkey cart to the ................. to have the spokes of the wheel repaired

Imposter

noun one who pretends to be somebody else the ................ made his way carefully to the bank vault dressed as a security guard

optometrist

noun one whose job is to examine eyes and fit glasses to remedy visual defects her vision is becoming blurry so she is making an appointment with her ..................................

defiance

noun open disobedience he has made it a habit to act in ................. of the law

filigree

noun ornamental work of fine wire formed into delicate tracery her earrings were beautiful silver .....................

lumbago

noun pain in the muscles and joints of the lower back the................was worst during extreme winters

macaroni

noun pasta in the shape of hollow tubes children love to eat ................. and cheese

zooplankton

noun plankton consisting of a small animals and the immature stages of larger animals

decorum

noun polite behaviour she showed remarkable .................. at the reception

masculinity

noun possession of the qualities traditionally associated with men people are impressed by Sylvester Stallone's .................

retribution

noun punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act he feared divine .........for hi sins

fulfiment

noun satisfaction the member of the committee could look back on their report with a feeling of ..................

wampum

noun small beads made of shells and used by north american indians as money or belts on display was a ................... belt made in the year 1682

confetti

noun small pieces of coloured paper traditionally thrown at weddings the bride and groom were showered with confetti as they left the church

dandruff

noun small pieces of dead skin in the hair that look like white flakes he uses a special shampoo for his .................

souvenir

noun something bought or kept as a reminder of a time or place on her last day in the Maldives she bought a ................ to remind herself of the wonderful te she had

cascade

noun something that falls like a waterfall a .................... of blonde hair surround her radiant face

ruching

noun strips of pleated or frilled lace used to decorate clothing or worn around the neck the .................... on the blouse was a nice touch

capacitance

noun the ability of a system to store an electrical charge .............. is measured in a unit called farad

judgement

noun the ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions her poor ....................... was reflected in all aspects of her life

ignition

noun the act of setting something on fire or starting to burn the ................... of the rocket 's fuel went exactly as planned

evasion

noun the action of avoiding something a politician must be adept at the ........................ of questions .

resumption

noun the action of beginning something again after pause or interruption the ...........................................................of work is not possible without additional funds

continuation

noun the action of carrying something on over time or the state of being carried on the ...................... of discussions shows that progress is being made

detonation

noun the action of causing a bomb or explosion device to explode the ....................... of the bomb was heard all over the city

designation

noun the action of choosing someone to hold an office or post the minister's first task in the ...................... of a new postmaster.

torsion

noun the action of twisting or the state of being twisted the severe abdominal pain was a result of a rare occurrence of ..........of the intestine

imitation

noun the action of using someone or something as a model a child learns to speak by...................

declamation

noun the action or art of declaiming her ....................... of the poem was beautifully clear

classification

noun the action or process of classifying something science uses ....................... to systematically group similar organism

induction

noun the action or process of inductig omeone to a post or organization the government has stopped further .................... of teachers to state run schools

mimicry

noun the action or skill of being able to copy the voice actions and movements of others he has a real talent for ..................

submersion

noun the action or state of submerging or being submerged ........................in water will usually ruin electronic device

hinterland

noun the areas of a country that are away from the coast from the banks of a large river or from the main cities In shipping usage a port's .................... is the area that it serves both for imports and for exports

cardamom

noun the aromatic seeds of a plant of the ginger family used as a spice and also medicinally she used ................... in the chicken curry

fenestration

noun the arrangement and design of windows in a building he was impressed by the architects, designs for the ................... of his new house

symmetry

noun the arrangement of parts in such a way that balance is obtained the addition of the second tower will give this edifice the ............................................which it currently lacks

oratory

noun the art or practice of formal speaking in public the crowd was entranced by he r.............................

falconry

noun the art or sport of keeping and breeding birds of prey and training them to hunt the sheikh is known for his interest in ....................

infinitive

noun the basic form of verb In English the ................. can be used with or without the word 'to' in front of it

Pacifism

noun the belief that war and violence are always wrong ................... is normally considered a good attitude but people also have to defined their nation and rights

ecosphere

noun the biosphere of the earth or another planet the ............... is comprised of the regions where life can exist

directorate

noun the board of directors of the company the company's ...................... fired the general manager

cranium

noun the bone structure that forms the head and encloses the brain the ................ ,which protects the brain is the hardest part of the body

Palaeomagnetism

noun the branch of geophysics concerned with the magnetism in rocks that was induced by the earth's magnetic field at the time of their formation conglomerate test are applied to mechanically dis aggregated clasts of a formation whose ................... is under investigation

titre

noun the concentration of a solution as determined by titration the antibody ......................................................showed a strong immune response to the virus

jicama

noun the crisp white fleshed edible tuber of the yam bean ............... can be eaten raw or cooked

melanism

noun the darkening of body tissues caused by expensive production of melanin especially as a form of colour variation in animals ................ is often the result of genetic mutation

carcass

noun the dead body of an animal vultures fed on the ............. of the dead goat

necrosis

noun the death of tissue due to disease or injury severe frostbite causes .................. of the affected tissue

gradient

noun the degree of a slope the .......................... of the hill was too steep to climb

malice

noun the desire to harm someone there was no ............. in his harsh words

metastasis

noun the development of seconday malignant growths at a distance from a primary site of cancer ................ is the primary danger from skin cancers

macadamia

noun the edible nut of an australian tree she roasted the ................ nuts and seasoned them with salt before serving

speciation

noun the formation if new and distinct spec in the course of evolution genetic drift may be a minor major contributor to speciation

subsidence

noun the gradual caving in or sinking of an area of land widespread land ............................................. is proving to be a threat to the coastline

syntax

noun the grammatical rules for forming sentences it took her years to become comfortable with the ................of the English language

magnitude

noun the great size or extent of something the sheer .................... of the task seemed overwhelming

commissioner

noun the head of a particular department in a country the police .................. suspended the incompetent constables.

denizen

noun the inhabitant or occupant of a particular place a large brown bear is the .............. of this cave

legislature

noun the law making body of a state the public is calling out for a democratically elected ...........................

chieftain

noun the leader of a people or clan the ................ was respected by the whole clan

cilantro

noun the leaves of the coriander plant used in cooking as a herb the ......................... dded a beautiful aroma to the pasta

syrinx

noun the lower larynx or voice organ in birds the ....................of the hummingbird is too weak to produce a sound of this volume

serging

noun the method of overcasting the edges of a piece of fabric to prevent fraying .....................can both protect edges and be decorative at the same time

subtrahend

noun the number to be subtracted from another number called the minuend the mathematics teacher asked the students to identify the........................

conception

noun the origin or beginning of something the country has been confronted with problems since its ..................

cerebellum

noun the part of the brain at the back of the head that controls the movement of the muscles the .................... is one of the main parts of the brain

colonialism

noun the policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country a classic example of ........... is the control of India by Britain from the 18 century to 1947

obscurantism

noun the practice of deliberately preventing the facts or full details of something from becoming know Government .................. has resulted in several conspiracy claims

neoplasia

noun the process of abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells ....................... results in both cancerous and noncancerous cells

obsolescence

noun the process of becoming obsolete or outdated and no longer used Computers are infamous for their rapid ................................

exclusion

noun the process of excluding or the state of being excluded he was disappointed at his ............ from the picnic

disintegration

noun the process of losing cohesion or strength ....................... of the family unit s an underlying cause of many social problems.

desalination

noun the process of removing salt ,especially from sea water the ........................ of sea water makes it drinkable

marination

noun the process of soaking meat fish or other food in a sauce ................... allows flavours to penetrate deep into the meat

chyme

noun the pulpy acidic fluid which passes from the stomach to the small intestine the rhythmic muscular action of the stomach wall moves the .................. into the first section of the small intestine

virtuosity

noun the quality of being a consummate master of musical technique and artistry nikki gave a performance of breathtaking ........................................at the concert

integrity

noun the quality of being honest or moral he is known to be man of ............

responsiveness

noun the quality of reacting quickly and positively the showed a lack of ..................to ct needs

frequency

noun the rate at which something occurs over a particular period of time or in a given sample natural disasters are happening with increasing frequency

fruition

noun the realization or fulfilment of a plan or project this book is the .................. of years of research

denudation

noun the removal or exposure of a covering or surface layer the .................... of forest land may result in mudslide during the monsoon

jurisprudence

noun the science and philosophy of law he was. student of .................... rather than a practitioner of law

gynaecology

noun the scientific study and treatment of the diseases and medical conditions of women she is specialising in the field of ..............................

climatology

noun the scientific study of climate the newsman was trained in .................

velocity

noun the speed of something in a given direction the physicist measured the .............................. of the particle

visibility

noun the state of being able to see or be sen the plane could not take off because of poor ........................................

serenity

noun the state of being calm peaceful and untroubled the ............................ of the town was shattered by a tremendous explosion

susceptibility

noun the state of being likely to be influenced by a particular thing his old age has increased his............................to infection

instability

noun the state of being unstable experts warn that soaring prices will lead to political ........ in the country

extinction

noun the state or process of being or becoming extinct the snow leopard is facing ..............

solemnity

noun the state or quality if being serious and dignified the pact was signed with ceremonial...............................in the grand hall

meteorology

noun the study of processes and phenomena in the atmosphere especially as a means of forecasting the weather she spent three years at university studying .......................

demography

noun the study of statistics such as births,deaths and income which illuatrate the changing structure of human populations the city administration uses.............. to determine which course of action to follow

rubato

noun the temporary disregarding of strict tempo to allow an expressive quickening or slacking the pianist will want to experiment with ....................

estuary

noun the tidal mouth of a large river an ..................... contains a mix of both fresh and salt water

cornea

noun the transparent layer forming the outer part of the eye she wore a patch over her eye to protect her injured ................

torso

noun the trunk of the human body the boxer took several hits to the .......................

sedition

noun the use of words intended to encourage people to oppose the government he was accused of .............and arrested

malapropism

noun the usually unintentional and homorous misuse or distortion of a word or a phrase this line will be rather difficult to translate because it contains a ................

vicereine

noun the wife of viceroy the .....................will accompany the viceroy on a country wide tour

nadir

noun the worst moment of a particular situation company losses reached their ............. in 1999

duress

noun threat,violence or other action used to coerce someone into doing something against their will he signed the statement under ...................

deride

noun to ridicule he will ............ us for making such a silly mistake

chauvinism

noun too much support or enthusiasm for one's own gender group or kind his male ................... made many people dislike him

gristle

noun tough , flexible tissue in vertebrates the ........................ in the meat really spoiled the dinner for me

thriftiness

noun using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully the Chinese immigrant considered hard work and ..........................as the keys for survival

chaparral

noun vegetation consisting chiefly of tangled shrubs and thorny bushes the police brought sniffer dogs to look for the criminal who was allegedly hiding in the ................

magma

noun very hot liquid rock found below the earth's surface ................ becomes lava once it escpes drom the aurface of a volcano

vigilance

noun watchfulness he stressed the need for constant ..........................

sophistication

noun worldly knowledge about fashion culture and social etiquette her ...........................probably stems from the many year she spends travelling around Europe and south America

laceration

noun a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh falling off the bike resulted in a deep .........................on his knee

lavatory

noun a toilet he asked for directions to the ........................

tourmaline

noun a typically black or blackish mineral that occurs as prismatic crystals in granitic and other rocks she was wearing a ring with a clear pink .......... set in gold

toile

noun an early version of a finished garment made up in cheap material so that the design can be tested and perfected the designer check the fit of the .....on the model

saraband

noun a slow stately Spanish dance in triple time the dance teacher asked them to pick partner for the ...............................

heritage

noun . the gistory traditions and qualities important to a society or country Europe is known for its rich cultural .................

vertebrate

noun an animal of a large group distinguished by the possession of a backbone or spinal column a jellyfish is clearly not a................................

scavenger

noun an animal that feeds on carrion dead plant material or refuse the racoon is a well know example of a ...........................

saffron

noun an orange yellow flavoring food coloring and dye made from the dried stigmas of a crocus add ..............to the rice to give it an orange color

celtic

noun belonging to a race of people originating in western europe his red hair indicated that he was of ...................... origin

thalamus

noun either of the two contiguous egg shaped masses of grey matter at he base of the brain there is evidence that autism affects the function of the ...........................

sceptic

noun one who doubt the truth of a fact or theory one of the reasons i am such a ...............is because i have been lied to so often

sanctuary

noun refuge or safely from pursuit persecution or other danger the government offered ...........to 40000 refuge

permafrost

noun ground that is permanently frozen often to great depths in many high mountainous regions .................may be present

perfumery

noun the action or business of producing or selling perfumes her ..............................business is flourishing in the gulf countries

schloss

noun a German castle or a stately home or mansion its very pretty small town with a large ...............at the far end

Parallelogram

noun a flat shape with four straight sides the opposite sides being parallel and equal to each other it is hard to draw an accurate ....................... by hand

parmesan

noun a hard dry Italian cheese used chiefly in a grated form she used grated.................................... to make the sauce

porpoise

noun a small toothed whale with a low triangular dorsal fin and a blunt rounded snout

paunch

noun a stomach that is large and sticks out his ...................was quite obvious even in loose clothes

paradigm

noun a typical example or pattern of something the computer is a popular .......................................... for how the brain works

pauper

noun a very poor person being a ............................... he seldom gets to eat a hearty meal

lacuna

noun an unfilled space or gap there is a serious ....................in the historical record

paternalism

noun father like behavior the company president's .................made some of his employees happy and some of them angry

malarkey

noun meaningless talk I have no time for his .................

persuasion

noun the action of causing someone to believe something through j reasoning or argument i doubt my attempts at ...............would work on him

physiognomy

noun the shape and features of a person's face he was proud of his ability to analyse a person's character by studying their ...............

pomander

noun a ball of perforated container of aromatic substances used to perfume the air a homemade ...................... .................tucked in a gift basket will lend it a wonderful aroma

remission

noun a lessening of force effect or degree her illness went into ....................................... following treatment with the latest drug

parliamentarian

noun a member of parliament he is a veteran ........................whose views enjoy widespread respect

promenade

noun a paved public walk typically one along the sea front at a resort since the weather was so nice grandfather and i walked along the .............................

precursor

noun a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind colonial opposition to unfair taxation by the British was a ........................... of the American revolution

photomontage

noun a picture consisting of photographs placed together or overlapping she posted a .................... of her vacation on facebook

proliferation

noun a rapid increase in the number or amount of something the .............. of mobile phones has had a profound effect on society

propolis

noun a red or brown resinous substance collected by honeybees form tree buds honeybees will fill any gap or crack in the hive with ................................

ligature

noun a thing used for tying or binding something tightly the doctor used a ..............................to shut off the blood vessel

realization

noun an act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact the ..............that the world was round led to the age of discovery

ideology

noun system o ideas and ideals forming he basis of an economic or political theory thw constitution of pakistan is based on the .............. of islaml

propinquity

noun the state of being close to someone or something his office ............to his home means that he can walk to work

encumbrance

noun A burden impediment his heavy luggage was an ...........

panzer

noun a German armoured unit Grouped into corps the .................divisions proved tactically decisive

chevron

noun a V shaped line or stripe especially one on the sleeve of a uniform indicating rank the private had one ................... on the sleeve of his uniform.

luncheonette

noun a cafe or small informal restaurant where light meals and snacks are served after shopping for hours the girl decided to have a light meal at the..............................

panacea

noun a cure for all disease or problems even though aspirin is the worlds most popular drug it is not a .......................

pestilence

noun a deadly epidemic disease from 1257 to 1260 both the city and the country suffered from severe rain floods and .......................

guacamole

noun a dish of mashed avocado she made ............. for the picnic

sanitizer

noun a disinfectant there is still a controversy raging regarding using water or hand .........................

peppercorn

noun a dried berry from a tropical plant that is ground to make pepper she used crushed....................to season the soup

delusion

noun a false impression or opinion her comments make it seem like she is living in a world of ............

repulsion

noun a feeling of intense distaste or disgust i have a .........................to eating insects

placenta

noun a flattened circular organ in the uterus nourishing and maintaining the fetus through the umbilical cord this transformation is essential to ensure a normal blood supply to the fetus and....................... throughout pregnancy

paparazzo

noun a freelancer photographer who pursues celebrities to take photographs of them The ................................................ hid in the bushes to get better shots of the actor

rallentando

noun a gradual decrease in the speed of the music the movement ended with a ..............

quartet

noun a group of four people playing music or singing together a string quartet was playing when i entered the ballroom

posse

noun a group of people summoned by a sheriff to enforce the law or help him catch in criminal the ............... caught the thief after a long search

perforation

noun a hole made by boring or piercing a ...........in the ear drum can result in a serious ear infection

regiment

noun a large group of soldiers the colonel ed the ...........to the war front

treatise

noun a long and serious piece of writing on a particular subject he wrote a .....................................on the art of acting

kimono

noun a long loose traditional japanese robe with wide sleeves tied with a sash Saba wore a lovely ............... to the fancy dress party

liquidizer

noun a machine for liquidizing food or other material the next steps in the recipe was to put the fruit in the ..........................

elixir

noun a magical or medicinal potion no magical .............. exists that can stop ageing

quasar

noun a massive and extremely remote celestial object which typically has a star like image in a telescope a ............................... may contain a massive black hole and represent a stage in the evolution of some galaxies

laryngitis

noun a mild inflammation of the throat that makes it difficult to speak she could not participate int he debating contest because she had ...............................

ratoon

noun a new shoot or sprout growing from the roots of a crop plant especially sugar cane after harvesting healthy roots will produce a .........when the main stem of the plant has been cut

spiritualist

noun a person who believes that people who have died can send massages to the living he went to a ..............to help him connect with his dead father

southerner

noun a person who ces from or lives in the southern part of the country Mahmoud is a ................since he was born in Karachi

pawnbroker

noun a person who lends money in exchange for articles left with him when he had used up all his income he was forced to take his wife's wedding ring to a..............................................................

recluse

noun a person who lives alone and avoids other people after his daughter's death he began to lead the life of a ...............................

plaintiff

noun a person who makes a formal complaint against somebody in court the ..............demanded compensation for the damage to his house

peninsula

noun a piece of land almost surrounded by water but joined to a larger piece of land the Arabian ............................. has become a hub of trade and commerce in the past five years

refinery

noun a place where a substances such as oil is refined. cigarettes were strictly prohibited at the oil............................................

scenario

noun a postulated sequence or development of events the worst case ................................... is that i have to get a second job

rehearsal

noun a practice in preparation for a public performance the ............went so well that we were given the next three days off

prognosis

noun a prediction of likely developmental of a disease or illness if the doctor's .......................... is correct the patient will be in a coma for at least twenty four hours

phyllite

noun a rock that forms sheets similar to slate if slate minerals further recrystallize giving the rocks a shiny appearance the new rock is ...............................

pneumonia

noun a serious illness affecting one or both lungs that make breathing difficult the doctor revealed that the cause of his death was.......................................................

questionnaire

noun a set of question produced for survey the ...................wasn't too long so she answered it during her break

platinum

noun a silver grey precious metal that is often used for making expensive jewellery she ordered a bracelet of ................ and silver .

pavane

noun a slow and stately dance of the 16 and 17 centuries the decorous sweep of the ................................. suited the courtly manners of 16 century Italy

pustule

noun a small blister or pimple on the skin containing pus she refused to go to the party because she had a ...................on her face

paddock

noun a small field where horses are kept. most homes in northern Pakistan have a .....................

pimento

noun a small red pepper with a mild taste she added ....................to the raw vegetable salad

frigate

noun a small,fast ship a .................. accompanied the battleship

maggot

noun a soft bodied legless larva of a fly or other insect

plasticine

noun a soft modelling material ............was my favourite plaything as a child

Potassium

noun a soft silver white metal that exists mainly in compound which are used in industry and farming a small amount of ..............is essential to our diet

prophecy

noun a statement about what is going to happen in the future the................ has yet to come true

satsuma

noun a tangerine of a hardy loose skinned variety originally grown in japan she made a delicious desert with ........................... and kiwi decorated with cherries and cream

papoose

noun a type of bag used to carry a child on one's back i put my daughter in a ........................... when we went hiking

tribunal

noun a type of court with the authority to deal with a particular problem or disagreement the ................... found the defendant guilty of war crimes and sentenced him to life imprisonment

porridge

noun a type of soft thick white food made by boiling oats in milk or water he often has ..... ...............................for breakfast

pica

noun a unit for measuring the size of printed letters and the length of a line of printed text to ensure accuracy the letterheads have to be measured using ..........as a scale

gondolier

noun a venetian boatman the .................... sang a ballad while he rowed

panorama

noun a view of a wide area of land Tourists never forget the first impact of the ...........................of the Grand Canyon..

referendum

noun a vote by all voters on an important issue he became the president after a nation wide ............................

pangolin

noun an African and Asian mammal that has a body covered with horny overlapping scales also called a scaly anteater

rebuff

noun an abrupt or unkind refusal her offer of help was met with a sharp ........................................

penance

noun an act performed to show regret at having done wrong i must perform some .................. for treating my mother so cruelly

penicillin

noun an antibiotic the discovery of ..............was hailed as one of the greatest medical breakthroughs of the 19 century

playa

noun an area of lat dried up land especially a desert basin from which water evaporates quickly when it rains the river deposits water in the ..................where it quickly evaporates

replica

noun an exact copy of something we are going to hang a ..................................of a declaration of independence in our classroom

phantasm

noun an illusion apparition or ghost according to a local legend the old mansion is inhabited by the ............of an 18 century resident

periwinkle

noun an old world plant with flat five petalled flowers and glossy leaves rows of white ..................... plant bordered the garden

protist

noun an organism of the kingdom protista which comprises mostly single celled organisms such as the protozoa simple algae and fungi and slime moulds a ...... can live in almost any environment that contains water

qualm

noun an uneasy feeling of doubt worry or fear especially about one's own conduct he had a ...............about leaving his friend alone in a strange place

pipsqueak

noun an unimportant person the ...........always receives rough treatment in films

peculiarity

noun an unusual or distinctive feature or habit a sharp ringing in the ears is a ............. of the disease

reluctance

noun an unwillingness or disinclination to do something sara felt great ......to perform in front of a rowdy crowd

stanchion

noun an upright bar post or frame forming a support or barrier the ball hit the.......behind the goal

quark

noun any of a number of subatomic particles carrying a fractional electric charge no one has directly observed a ..........but its existence has been shown experimentally

rancour

noun bitter feelings she accepted the decision without .................... even though it was unfair

perspicuity

noun clearness of expression his speech was praised for its............................

precision

noun extreme accuracy neurosurgery requires a great deal of ..................................

raillery

noun friendly joking he .........was no intended to be cruel

prowess

noun great skill we admire her .............. in athletics

effluent

noun liquid waste or sewerage discharged into a river or sea ................. from the river side factories represent a considerable pollution risk

paraphernalia

noun miscellaneous equipment we shall require a kettle and all the other ............................ to make and serve tea

surveyor

noun one who examines and records the details of an area of land he works as a.............in the pubic works department

paraplegia

noun paralysis of the legs and lower body ...........................restricts him to a wheelchair

precedence

noun priority in the time or importance his desire for power took........................ over every thing else

repartee

noun quick witty comments or replies the actor known for his ..............................................and quick wit

loam

noun soil composed of a mixture of send clay silt and organic matter ...........is a good quality soil for gardening

piquancy

noun spiciness i liked the soup because of its ............................

restitution

noun th erestoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner he was very happy at the ........of his wallet

protocol

noun the accepted code of formal behavior used at official meetings or between government the officials were careful to follow .............. during their meeting

Professionalism

noun the competence or skill expected of a professional hamid brought a ................................ to the office that hadn't been there before .

scabbard

noun the cover for a sword or similar bladed weapon the ceremonial sword had a beautifully decorated...............................

plebiscite

noun the direct vote of all the members of an electorate on an important public question the ..........................has not yet been held

pageantry

noun the elaborate display or ceremony the ........................... of the independence day celebration demonstrated the nation pride ..

parentage

noun the identity and origin s of the one's father an mother he is of mixed ..................................

phobos

noun the inner and larger of the two satellites of mars ...................was discovered by hall in 1877

regolith

noun the layer of loose material covering the bedrock of a planet the moon's .........was produced by meteorite impacts

phototaxis

noun the movement of an entire organism in response to light wild type flies showing normal .............consistently move toward the light

pylorus

noun the opening from the stomach into the duodenum the doctors could not diagnose what had caused the inflammation of the ..........................

quintessence

noun the perfect or most typical example of a quality or class it was the ......of an english manor hous e

perigee

noun the point in the orbit of the moon at which it is nearest to the earth the students in the science class calculated the distance of the ...........................

pontiff

noun the pope the new .............has a challenging task ahead of him

payola

noun the practice of bribing someone in return for the unofficial promotion of a product in the media that song is so bad that it must have taken a lot of .................for it to be so popular

Lexicology

noun the study of the form meaning and behavior of words ...........is a branch of linguistic which focuses on words

palate

noun the top part of the inside of the mouth A cleft .................... can usually be fixed with surgery

tundra

noun the vast treeless plains of the arctic regions the soil below the surface of .........is always frozen

pantomime

noun theatrical entertainment involving music jokes and slapstick comedy Television and other forms of entertainment are undermining the tradition of ............................... in Britain

phlegm

noun thick mucus which forms in the nose and throat especially when one has a cold hot tea can help loosen ..................................

plankton

noun tiny organism living in the sea or fresh water

esplanade

noun a long level area along which people may walk for pleasure the couples enjoy their walks along the .............

epitome

noun A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type her clothes are the ............ of a good taste

functionary

noun. a person who has to perform official functions or duties a police ...................... spoke at the press conference

tippet

noun: a woman's long fur scarf or shawl worn around the neck and shoulders. she wore a .......to cover her shoulders in the cold theatre

scruple

noun: a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action without ...................politicians use fear as persuasion weapon

excursion

noun; a short journey or trip especially one taken as a leisure activity we are planning a holiday ............... next month

restraint

noun\ calm and controlled behavior his ability to show a..........in the face of insult was admirable

extradite

verb to officially sen back somebody who has been accused of a crime to the place where the crime was committed the British government attempted to ............... the suspect to France

inveigle

verb to persuade somebody to do something by means of deception or flattery he managed to ............. her into helping him with this work

impale

verb to pierce with a sharp pointed object he picked up a skewer to ............... the meat and BBQ it

stymie

verb to prevent or hinder the progress of he was concerned that the financial difficulties would ......................................... the company's growth

denounce

verb to publicly declare to be wrong or evil I was shocked to hear jane ............. her sister as a liar

haul

verb to pull or drag with great effort Ali had to .......... the luggage down the stairs

commemorate

verb to recall and show respect for someone or something the monument was built to ......................... the war hero

pillage

verb to rob a place using violence especially in wartime the locals were afraid the rebels would ............their village as they passed through

scuttle

verb to run quickly with short steps or with the body close to the ground the crabs..........along the seashore

satiate

verb to satisfy a desire or an appetite to the full it is impossible to ..................................the man's appetite

reiterate

verb to say again let me ...........that we re fully committed to this policy

stipulate

verb to say exactly and officially what must be done the law is supposed to ....................how often schools have to be inspected

disperse

verb to scatter the police asked the crowd to ....................

vitiate

verb to spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of the sudden influx of refugees will ........public assistance programs

dismantle

verb to take a machine or structure apart I will ...................... the furniture before moving it

maunder

verb to talk in rambling manner ask her a question and she'll ..................... for half an hour

jettison

verb to throw or drop something from an aircraft or ship the pilot had to .................... the bomb to conserve fuel

retch

verb to undergo an involuntary spasm of vomiting the dreadful smell made her ...............................................

fritter

verb to waste time or money on things that are not important his sincere friends advised him not to .......................... away the millions his father left him

liquidate

verb to wind up the affairs of a business by selling assets and paying off debts Bankruptcy forced the business to ...........................

shrivel

verb to wrinkle and contract or cause to wrinkle and contract especially due to loss of moisture the near drought conditions have caused plants to ........and die

transcend

verb to be or go beyond the range or limits of a field of activity or conceptual sphere his popular appeal allowed him to ......................party politics

paralyse

verb to cause a person or part of the body to become partly or wholly in capable of movement the venom of snake is so powerful that it can ........................ a man within minute of the bite.

prohibit

verb to formally forbid something the university has decided to ............ smoking on campus

slew

verb to turn a slide violently or uncontrollably the car began to .....when it hit the ice

secede

verb to withdraw formally from a federation of states or a political or religious organisation Chechnya is trying hard to .......from the Russian federation

endorse

verb To declare one's public approval or support of He was quick to ............. his colleague campaign

Problematize

verb To make into or regard as a problem requiring a solution cultural differences are not something that we should .....................................

empathize

verb To understand and share the feelings of another I can really................... with the people affected by the earthquake

exacerbate

verb make something worse your intrusion will only ............ the situation

impeach

verb to accuse an important public figure of a serious crime they wanted to ............ the president but were forced to abandon their plan

quibble

verb to argue about a small matter i was told not to ..............over who got the last slice of pizza

pique

verb to arouse interest or curiosity your story is starting to .........my interest

palpitate

verb to beat rapidly strongly or irregularly his heart began to ........................................ when he spotted a shadowy figure standing in the alley

infatuated

past tense verb to be inspired with an intense but short lived passion or admiration for she was completely ............... with him

decapitate

verb to behead they are going to ................ him as a punishment for his crime

renege

verb to break a promise or agreement if he tries to...................................on the deal we will take him to court

capitulate

verb to cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand i decided to ................ to his demand for iphone

complement

verb to contribute extra features to someone or something in such a way as to improve or emphasize their qualities she wore a scarf to .................... her outfit

devitalize

verb to deprive of strength and vigour the disease will ............... his immune system

obliterate

verb to destroy completely so that all signs of something are removed A hurricane can ................... entire neighbourhood

prorogue

verb to discontinue a session of a parliament or other legislative assembly without dissolving it the president had no option but to ..........the national assembly

prognosticate

verb to foretell or prophesy a future event it is notoriously difficult to ..............the future

extricate

verb to free someone or something from a constraint or difficulty he found that he could not ................ himself from the meeting

sanction

verb to give permission for something to take place the government refused to ............................. a further cut in the interest rate

vamoose

verb to leave quickly it is getting late so we had better .....................................

timpani

plural noun a set of large metal drums two or more in number in a n orchestra modern orchestral music usually requires a set of four ...................................... played by one musician

doldrums

plural noun a state or period of stagnation or depression the stock market has been in the ................. for three months

wiles

plural noun devious or cunning stratagems employed in manipulating or persuading someone to do what one wants Mona uses her feminine ........ on him to good effect

jodhpurs

plural noun full length trousers worn by for horse riding that are close fitting below the knee and have reinforced patches on the inside of the leg she was dressed in her khaki .................. crisp white high collared blouse and riding boots

hackles

plural noun hairs along an animal's back which rise when it is angry or alarmed the dog continued to growl its .................... raised

cannelloni

plural noun large tubes of pasta filled with meat or cheese boil the ............. in salty water

memorabilia

plural noun objects kept or collected because of their associations wih memorable events his collection of sport .................... is impressive

smithereens

plural noun small pieces the base smashed into ...............when it hit tje tile

pleasantries

plural noun unimportant remarks made as part of a polite conversation after exchanging .........they got down to serious discussion

tornadoes

plural noun a mobile destructive vortex of violently rotating winds having the appearance of a funnel shaped cloud Kansas is notorious for it frequent ......................

ramen

plural noun quick cooking noodles typically served in a broth with meat and vegetables the ..........was so filling that she skipped the dessert

linguine

plural noun small piece of pasta in the form of narrow ribbon i prefer ...................................... over spaghetti

ramparts

plural noun the defensive walls of a castle or walled city having a broad top with a walk way and typically a stone parapet archers lined the ............ready to rain arrows on the invaders

graffiti

plural noun writing or drawings scribbled ,scratched or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place the hooligans covered the college walls with .................

demote

verb to lower in rank or position hia boss threatened to ............... him if he did not improve his work

reconnoitre

verb to make a military observation of a region it is a good idea to .............before launching an attack

ceres

proper noun a dwarf planet orbiting in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter ............... was the first object to be discovered in the asteroid belt

Impoverish

verb to make a person or area poor hospital bils can ................. even a wealthy family

tousle

verb to make something especially a person's hair untidy if you .....my hair one more time i will tickle you

reinforce

verb to make something stronger such jokes tend to ............racial stereotypes

reconvene

verb to meet again especially after a pause in proceedings the meeting was to .......after lunch

kedge

verb to move a ship by means of a line attached to a small anchor to get closer to shore they decided to ............ the ship

pressurize

verb to produce or maintain raised pressure artificially in a gas or its container the crew will ............................. the astronaut space suite before his walk in space

promulgate

verb to promote or make widely known we should .............these objectives within the organisation

reimburse

verb to repay a person who has spent or lost money he was told that the firm would ..............his travel expenses

renovate

verb to restore a good condition we had to spend a lot of money to .........................the house

localize

verb to restrict some thing to a particular place the authorities did their best to .......................................... the malaria outbreak

convalesce

verb to return to health and strength after illness she went to the mountains to ................................ after leaving the hospital

scoff

verb to speak in a scornful way i saw him ...............at their immature behaviour

rebuke

verb to speak severely to a person for doing something wrong you should ............him for sleeping when he should be working

preen

verb to spend a lot of time making your self look attracting and then admiring yours appearance they were amused to see the bride .................................. herself in front of the mirror before her photoshoot

permeate

verb to spread to every part of an object or a place if you do no open the window the smell of cooking will ..........the entire house

oxygenate

verb to supply with oxygen deforestation is a cause for concern given that tree significantly ....................... the environment

plagiarize

verb to take the work of someone else and pretend it is one's own the student was warned by the teacher not to ....................................

converse

verb to talk with the ability to ................. easily with strangers comes naturally to some people

contemplate

verb to think about as possible the idea of war is too awful to ........................

parlay

verb to turn an initial stake or winnings from a previous bet into a greater amount by gambling he was able to...................is small win into a huge amount of money

swivel

verb to turn around a fixed central point she had to .................................the chair in order to see what i was doing

debilitate

verb to weaken his bout of malaria served to .............. his already questionable health

ensare

verb To catch in a trap he tried to .............. the mouse

repatriate

verb. send (someone) back to their own country. we will try to ..................the refuges now that a peace settlement t has been reached

machismo

strong or aggressive male pride steve mcqueen was famous for his .................

andantino

ADJECTIVE a musical movement or passage marked to be performed lighter and faster than andante the ........... should not be performed too slowly.

absorbent

ADJECTIVE able to soak up liquid easily the --- tablecloth soaked up the spiltwater on the table

ambidextrous

ADJECTIVE able to use both the left and the right hand equally well the tennis player's .................. skills proved to be an advantage

ablaze

ADJECTIVE burning quickly or strongly cars and buses were set --- during the riot

aesthtic

ADJECTIVE concerned with beauty and art and the understanding of beautiful things her ................sense was displayed in her beautifully decorated home.

abridged

ADJECTIVE describing a book,film,or speech that has been shortened without losing the sense I am reading an ---edition of Shakespeare's plays

abhorrent

ADJECTIVE disgusting or hateful spitting in public is an --- practice

Achlamydeous

ADJECTIVE having neither petal or sepal . the flower of willo tree are .................

acaudate

ADJECTIVE having no tail koalas are --- animals

amphibious

ADJECTIVE living in or suited for both land and water the frog's.......... nature serves it well both in water and on land

aperiodic

ADJECTIVE not periodic ,occuring irregularly they were receiving .............signals from the control tower.

anaerobic

ADJECTIVE relating to or requiring an absence of free oxygen ........bacteria do not need oxygen to survive.

acoustic

ADJECTIVE relating to sound or sense of hear ahmed is learning to play an.....................guitar

abstentious

ADJECTIVE self restraining she had to observe an ---diet after her abdominal surgery

altruistic

ADJECTIVE showing a selfless concern for the well being of others her ............. nature was appreciated by everyone in the family

abrasive

ADJECTIVE something that is rough and can be used to clean a surface or to make it smooth I scrubbed the counter with an --- kitchen cleaner

addictive

ADJECTIVE causing or likely to cause someone to become addicted to it the number game Sudoku can become rather.......

agile

ADJECTIVE able to move quickly and easily the ........ athlete ran around his opponent

affirmative

ADJECTIVE confirming or asserting something as true or valid the .......... response from the majority of questionnaire respondents confirmed her hypothesis

aggrieved

ADJECTIVE feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated the ..............citizens protested at their treatment

alexandrian

ADJECTIVE of or relating to Alexander the great or Alexandria in Egypt the head of state had an ................. philosophy in running the affair of the country

alar

ADJECTIVE pertaining to resemble or having wings Da Vinci's .......... drawings are still being used as study models by art students

accelerando

ADVERB a musical direction meaning to play with a gradual increase of speed he was asked to play the music ..............

allegation

NOUN a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal the ................ against him is potentially damaging

acronym

NOUN a word from the first letters of the words that makes up the name of something AIDS is an ....... for acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

aquifer

NOUN a body of permeable rock which can contain or transmit groundwater it is important to protect the .............from pollution

Acetone

NOUN a color less volatile liquid with strong smell ................is used as paint thinner.

ammonia

NOUN a colourless strong smelling chemical .............. is often used in making cleaning substances.

affiliation

NOUN a connection with an association or party he was arrested due to his ........ with the liberation movement

alluvium

NOUN a deposit of clay,silt and salt left by flowing floodwater in a river valley or delta the ............... left by the flooding of the flooding of the Nile made for fertile farm land

abnormality

NOUN a featureor event which is not usual there was an ---in the test results

allocution

NOUN a formal speech giving advice or a warning the expert repeated his ........... at the summit

apparition

NOUN a ghost or an image of a person who is dead she saw an ....... of her deceased mother

anorthosite

NOUN a granular igneous rock composed largely of labradorite Coarse-gained .................is the predominant rock type in these bodies

alyssum

NOUN a herbaceous Eurasian plant which typically bears small white or yellow flowers Many ............ species are cultivated as ornamental plants.

apathy

NOUN a lack of interest,enthusiasm ,or concern there is widespread ........... among the people towards the present government.

academician

NOUN a member of an academy the highly reputed --- put forward a new theory which won him the Nobel prize

alteraction

NOUN a noisy disagreement the police were notified of the... ......... in the parking lot

aquamarine

NOUN a precious stone consisting of a light bluish-green variety of beryl ......... is my birthstone

anorexia

NOUN a prolonged eating disorder with a psychological cause the patient received counselling to treat her ........

animosity

NOUN a strong active hatred there was obvious ....... between the two political parties.

antioxidant

NOUN a substance that inhibits oxidation Vitamin E is an ............. used in cosmetics to prevent ageing

analogue

NOUN a thing that is similar to another thing scientist have failed to find a living ............... for dinosaurs

accessory

NOUN a thing which can be added to something else in order to make it more useful,versatile or attractive each --- adds to the price of the car

anthracite

NOUN a very hard type of coal that burns slowly without producing a lot of smoke or flames the power plant mainly burns ........

abundance

NOUN a very large quantity the --- of tourists in this region does wonders for the local economy

anthropologist

NOUN an expert in or student of , the history and science of mankind Margaret mead was the first ................... to observe varying gender roles in different societies

amole

NOUN any plant ,or plant of a plant ,used as a detergent or soap they used ....... to wash their clothes while they were camping in the wilderness

anatagonism

NOUN hostility or opposition there is growing ..................... towards certain policies of the government

aboriginal

NOUN inhabiting or existing in a land from the earliest times or from before the arrival of colonists Her studies of the primitive art forms of --- Australians were widely reported.

ancestry

NOUN one's family or ethnic descent his family ...... has been traced back to the tenth century

applique

NOUN ornamental needlework in which pieces of fabric are sewn to a larger piece to form a picture or pattern I will sew an ................ bed-cover using different coloured fabrics

abduction

NOUN the action of forcibly taking someone away against their will the--- of the little boy came as a shock to his parents

abnegation

NOUN the action of renouncing or rejecting something religious beliefs should not require the ---of science

accession

NOUN the attainment or acquisition of a position of rank or power the --- of the new was marked by much celebration

ambience

NOUN the character and atmosphere of a place the ............of the hotel was friendly and welcoming

aluminium

NOUN the chemical element of atomic number 13, a light silvery grey metal being made of ........... ,this urn is light and shiny

apocalypse

NOUN the complete and final destruction of the world many equate nuclear war with an .............

abolition

NOUN the ending of a system,law or custom Australia will vote on the ---of the monarchy

apparatus

NOUN the equipment needed for a particular purpose the ................needed for his physics experiment all came out of a little box

absenteeism

NOUN the practice of regularly staying away from work or school without good reason The principal will take strict action to deal with ---

anonymity

NOUN the state of remaining unknown names of people in the book were changed to preserve .............

adolescence

NOUN the time in a person's life when he or she develops from a child into an adult Children start thinking about their careers during ...............................

advection

NOUN the transfer of heat cold or humidity in the atmosphere by the horizontal movement of an air mass today's temperatures were higher due to the............. of warm air into the region

albumen

NOUN the white of an egg ........is the nutritive and protective gelatinous gelatinous substance that surrounds the yolk

aggrandizement

NOUN to increase the power ,status,or wealth of his sole aim in personal .................

abrasion

NOUN The process of scraping or wearing something away --- is used to remove old paint

analysis

NOUN careful examination of how something is structured your ............... of the situation is different from mine

adaptation

NOUN the action or process of adapting or being adapted this film is an............................of a novel

adulation

NOUN great admiration and praise his............................ for Waseem Akram made him passionate about cricket

amble

VERB to walk at a leisurely pace we would .............. down to the beach every morning.

accede

VERB to agree to a proposal,demand or request the government decided not to ---to the terrorist's demands

acquiesce

VERB to agree to or accept something with out an argument she refuse ..................to the reorganization of the committee

annihilate

VERB to destroy or defeat completely the army had enough weapons to ...... the enemy.

acquire

VERB to get gain or buy i would like to ........................ a new suite

abscond

VERB to leave hurriedly and secretly,typically to escape from custody or avoid arrest The accountant planned to ---with the money.

acquaint

VERB to make aware of or familiar with Please ..............me with the facts of the case

absolve

VERB to release a person from sin,guilt,a promise,a duty I --- you all responsibility in the matter

arbitrate

VERB to settle a dispute by acting as judge Mr. Smith was called to .............. between the management and the employees.

adulterate

VERB to render something poorer in quality by adding another substance i will not ....................... my essay by copying from other.

agitate

VERB to stir someone or something up low wages tend to .............. the workers