GRE Wordlist

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Burnish Meaning: To polish, make shiny or lustrous Form: Verb Sentence: My job at the handcraft store was to burnish the silver and brass items on sale each morning so that they looked new to the customer. Synonyms: Scour Antonyms: Dull Word: Buttress Meaning: Support Form: Verb & Noun Sentence: The events in Russia and other socialist countries in the 1990s buttressed the stand of the free-market economists. Synonyms: Bolster, Prop Banal Meaning: Very ordinary, Boring Form: Adjective Sentence: What looked like a rather banal idea to begin with for a cola advertisement, soon took the shape of one of the most amazing TV commercials of all times. Synonyms: Insipid, Mediocre, Prosaic, Hackneyed Antonyms: Original Related Word: Banality (n), Banally (adv) Word: Bandy Meaning: To discuss Form: Verb Sentence: The idea was bandied around the conference table for over forty minutes, before finally being dropped. Word: Bane Meaning: The cause of ruin or destruction, The source of irreparable harm Form: Noun Sentence: The untimely drought has proved to be a bane for most families living in these villages, bringing with it unprecedented misery and hunger. Synonyms: Affliction, Malediction, Calamity Antonyms: Boon, Blessing Related Word: Baneful (adj) Word: Banter Meaning: 1) Playful, good-humored ridicule 2) To tease or exchange remarks in good humor Form: Noun & Verb Sentence: He misinterpreted her good-humored banter to be an insult and left her place in a huff. Synonyms: Jest, Badinage, Repartee Word: Barb Meaning: 1) Pointed comment 2) Sharp projection from fishhook Form: Noun Sentence: Provoked by his friend's continuous barbs at him for losing in the first round of the tournament, Michael flung his tennis racket at Gerome. Synonyms: Spur, Cusp Word: Barefaced Meaning: 1) Shameless, Bold 2) Unconcealed Form: Adjective Sentence: It wasn't difficult to see through his barefaced lies; but no one had the guts to challenge his words. Synonyms: (1) Blatant, Audacious (2) Obvious Word: Barmy Meaning: Foolish, crazy Form: Adjective Sentence: The idea of setting up a company with such a ridiculously small amount of money sounds rather barmy to me. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Barm (n) Word: Baroque Meaning: Of a highly ornate style Form: adj & n Sentence: The baroque architecture on the walls of this monument, with its intricate design and weaving patterns, is typical of the architectural style of the 7th century Belgium. Synonyms: Lavish, Flamboyant
Word: Barrage Meaning: Barrier laid down by artillery fire Form: Noun Sentence: Trapped in a barrage of firing from all sides, the valiant young soldier fought with all his might till his last breath. Synonyms: Torpedo Word: Barrister Meaning: A lawyer; Counselor-at-law Form: Noun Sentence: After completing his law degree next year, he hopes to join his father, a noted barrister, as an assistant. Synonyms: Attorney, Solicitor Word: Bashful Meaning: Shy, Too hesitant to open up and share Form: Adjective Sentence: The six-year old girl was bashful and coy to begin with, but soon she opened up and gave me all the information I wanted. Synonyms: Blushing, Diffident, Timid Antonyms: Related Word: Bashfully (adv), Bashfulness (n) Word: Bask Meaning: To take pleasure in warmth Form: Verb Sentence: My grandfather likes to spend most of his daytime basking in the sunshine in our garden. Word: Bated Meaning: Controlled or restrained Form: Adjective Sentence: The crowd outside the election office waited for the results of the election with bated breath. Synonyms: Deduct, Remit Antonyms: Related Word: Bate (v) Word: Bauble Meaning: A worthless, showy ornament or any other object. Also, any unimportant issue Form: Noun Sentence: That earring is just a cheap bauble, don't get taken in by its shine! Synonyms: Triviality, Trinket, Trifle Word: Bawdy Meaning: Indecent, Obscene Form: Adjective Sentence: Though most people in the group found his bawdy jokes in very poor taste, there were those who enjoyed themselves to the hilt. Synonyms: Obscene, Vulgar, Indecent, Ribald Antonyms: Related Word: Bawdily (adv), Bawdiness (n) Word: Bayou Meaning: A small sluggish offshoot of river (smaller than a tributary) Form: Noun Sentence: A narrow bayou flowed near the dwellings, adding to the charm of the peaceful rural environment. Synonyms: Inlet, Cove, Lagoon, Firth Word: Beatific Meaning: Displaying great peace and happiness Form: Adjective Sentence: The beatific smile on an innocent infant's face is among the most beautiful sights in the world. Synonyms: Blissful, Sublime Antonyms: Impish Related Word: Beatifically (adv) Word: Beatitude Meaning: Blessedness Form: Noun Sentence: Lord Buddha taught the principal of the middle path as the route towards absolute beatitude - the state of eternal bliss. Synonyms: Bliss Word: Bedevil Meaning: To be a cause for continuous trouble and difficulty Form: Verb Sentence: Since inception, the project has been bedeviled by unexpected delays and arguments between the company directors. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Bedevilment (n)
Word: Bedizen Meaning: To dress showily Form: Verb Sentence: Bedizened in their most colorful clothes, the village folk had turned out in great numbers at the annual music and theater festival. Synonyms: Antonyms: Stripbare Word: Bedlam Meaning: A place or activity filled with chaos and commotion, Noisy and unruly activity Form: Noun Sentence: The scene in the children's room when their mother returned was one of complete bedlam and disorder Word: Bedraggled Meaning: Thoroughly wet Form: Adjective Sentence: His bedraggled appearance made it obvious that he had been caught in the pouring rain. Word: Befuddle Meaning: To confuse Form: Verb Sentence: It was apparent from the befuddled expression on his face that he had not understood a word of what I had explained. Synonyms: Baffle, Muddle, Bewilder Beget Meaning: To give rise to; To produce Form: Verb Sentence: Violence can never be a solution to this turmoil; it will only beget more violence. Synonyms: Spawn Antonyms: Related Word: Begetter (n) Word: Begrudge Meaning: Feel or show dissatisfaction at something Form: Verb Sentence: His lectures on sociology are so tedious that almost everyone in the class begrudges attending them. Synonyms: Resent Word: Beguile Meaning: (1) Cheat, Do something deceitful (2) To spend time (usu.) in a pleasant way Form: Verb Sentence: (1) I was beguiled by him into believing that he was a representative of the company.(2) We beguiled the long hours as we waited for the train by playing Scrabbles and recounting anecdotes. Synonyms: Swindle, Hoax Antonyms: Related Word: Beguilement (n) Word: Behemoth Meaning: Huge creature or monster Form: Noun Sentence: The bureaucracy in India has turned into a virtual behemoth employing about twice as many people as are required to run things efficiently. Word: Beholden Meaning: Thankful, Feeling you have a duty to someone because they have done something for you Form: Adjective Sentence: Thank you for helping me find a job, I'm beholden to you. Synonyms: Obligated Word: Behoove Meaning: To be necessary, fit or proper Form: Verb Sentence: It does not behoove all of us to meet the principal for this; it is better if we elect a representative. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Sometimes also written as Behove Word: Belabor Meaning: (1) To attack, esp. verbally (2) Explain something in a laborious way Form: Verb Sentence: In his zeal to impress the audience, the presidential candidate belabored his points in his speech to such an extent that the campaign manager had to indicate him to stop. Synonyms: Impugn, Vituperate, Denounce, Malign, Vilify
Word: Belch Meaning: 1) Send out wind noisily from stomach through mouth. Also send out from an opening or funnel 2) Act of belching Form: Verb & Noun Sentence: After devouring the large, sumptuous meal, the overblown man let out a loud belch. Synonyms: Word: Beleaguer Meaning: (1) To worry and annoy continuously, Harass (2) To surround so as to prevent escape, Besiege Form: Verb Sentence: (1) The beleaguered parents had no option but to take their deviant child to a child psychiatrist. Synonyms: Torment, Besiege Word: Belie Meaning: Give a false notion of, Contradict Form: Verb Sentence: Belying all expectations, the ace tennis star lost to an unknown German in the first round of the US Open. Synonyms: Garble, Varnish Word: Belittle Meaning: To cause to appear small or unimportant, Disparage Form: Verb Sentence: Being extremely jealous by nature, Sue tried her best to belittle the achievement of her younger sister in front of their parents. Synonyms: Ridicule, Denigrate Antonyms: Vaunt Related Word: Belittlement (n) Word: Bellicose Meaning: Wishing to fight Form: Adjective Sentence: The tribals in the western part of this state are known for their bellicosity and ferociousness, so it is not advisable to make this trip by night. Synonyms: Belligerent, Pugnacious, Contentious Antonyms: Related Word: Bellicosity (n) Word: Belligerent Meaning: 1) (Nation, party or person) waging regular war as recognized by the law of nations 2) Any opponent engaged in conflict Form: adj & n Sentence: Seeing the belligerent mood of the protesters of the Anti-Evacuation Bill, the mayor requested for some additional police force. Synonyms: Combat, Martial Antonyms: Related Word: Belligerence (n), Belligerency (n) Word: Bemused Meaning: Preoccupied; Confused; Lost in thoughts Form: Adjective Sentence: Not having seen anything like this before, the Japanese tourists watched the Indian wedding with a bemused and overawed expression on their faces. Synonyms: Distrait Antonyms: Related Word: Bemuse (v) Word: Benediction Meaning: A blessing, usu. at the end of church service. Also, any kind of blessing Form: Noun Sentence: His casual suggestion proved to be a benediction for me as I got cured of my allergy by following his advice. Synonyms: Invocation, Petition Antonyms: Anathema Related Word: Benedictory (adj) Word: Benefactor Meaning: A person who works for the good of others or who donates money for a good purpose Form: Noun Sentence: The formation of this school for the blind was possible only because of the contribution of an unknown benefactor, who donated a sum of $100,000 for its establishment. Synonyms: Patron Antonyms: Related Word: Benefaction (n) Word: Beneficent Meaning: Kindly, Generous Form: Adjective Sentence: Thanks to his beneficent uncle, who offered to bear his entire tuition fees, he was able to complete an MBA
degree and get this plum job. Synonyms: Benevolent, Munificent, Altruistic, Bountiful Antonyms: Baleful Related Word: Beneficence (n), Beneficently (adv)
C- Words
Word ID: C001 Word: Cabal Meaning: A secret association of persons (usually) plotting a conspiracy Form: Noun Sentence: It was later brought to light that the two junior officers arrested on charges of spying were a part of a large cabal within the ministry, which was plotting an overthrow of the government. Synonyms: Antonyms: Word ID: C002 Word: Cache Meaning: A secret hiding place. Hence, the cache memory in a computer. Form: Noun Sentence: For two weeks, the Polish general Kirovoski hid in a cache below his bunkers, fearing an attack from the Germans. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C003 Word: Cachinate Meaning: To laugh loudly or immoderately Form: Verb Sentence: Though I did not see any reason to laugh, the man next to me at the movie theater suddenly cachinated in a booming voice. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
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C004 Cacophonous Discordant, Inharmonious Adjective Because of a cacophonous gathering of teenagers at the restaurant, I could not hear my cellular phone ring. Ill-sounding Mellifluous
Related Word: Cacophony (n)
Word ID: C005 Word: Cad Meaning: A person of low manners or ungentlemanly conduct Form: Noun Sentence: I just don't understand how that ill-mannered cad could have been allowed entry into this elite club. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C006 Word: Cadaver Meaning: Dead body, Corpse Form: Noun Sentence: As a part of their course in medicine, the students are supposed to dissect a cadaver and identify the various parts of the human anatomy. Synonyms: Antonyms: (Cadaverous) : Obese Related Word: Cadaverous (adj)
Word ID: C007 Word: Cadence Meaning: Rhythmic or measured flow or beat Form: Noun Sentence: The music soon built up a pleasant, rhythmic cadence, and a few couples came on to the dance floor. Synonyms: Rhythm Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C008 Word: Cadge Meaning: To beg Form: Verb Sentence: As if cadging me to pay for his meal was not enough, he now begged me to pay his bus fare for him to go home. Synonyms: Antonyms: Earn Word ID: C009 Word: Cagey Meaning: Reluctant to provide information, unwilling to talk Form: Adjective Sentence: The old man was rather cagey at first to give me any information about the theft, but when he was convinced that my intentions were noble, he relented and provided me with a lot of useful information. Synonyms: Antonyms:
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C010 Cairn Mound of stones as a memorial or landmark etc. Noun Till she could find the funds to build a proper epitaph, the old lady along with her youngest son built a small cairn of stones at her husband's grave.
C011 Cajole Persuade or soothe by flattery or deceit Verb I tried to cajole the teacher to allow me to take the exam at a later date, but she would have none of it and sternly told me that I would lose marks if I did not appear. Coax, Wheedle
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Word ID: C012 Word: Calamity Meaning: A great disaster, A sudden event causing great loss and suffering Form: Noun Sentence: An earthquake of high intensity is perhaps the worst natural calamity as it can bring about large scale destruction of life and property without any warning whatsoever. Synonyms: Misery, Catastrophe Antonyms: Related Word: Calamitous (adj.) Word ID: C013 Word: Calcify Meaning: Harden by deposit of calcium salts Form: Verb Sentence: Stalagmites and stalactites, those strange looking rock structures found in caves, are formed as a result of the calcification of water over thousands of years. Synonyms: Petrify Antonyms: Related Word: Calcification (n), Calciferous (adj) Word ID: C014 Word: Caldron Meaning: Large boiling-vessel Form: Noun Sentence: At the night-shelter, a man was preparing a thick soup in a huge caldron for the hundreds of poor people in the shelter. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Spelt as Cauldron in British Eng. Word ID: C015 Word: Caliber Meaning: (1) Measurement (2) Ability, Quality Form: Noun Sentence: (1) This bolt will not open with this wrench, please give me one of higher caliber. (2) This essay is of such high caliber that it's difficult to believe that a seventh grade student could have written it. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: (1) Calibrate (v) Word ID: C016 Word: Calligraphy Meaning: Beautiful handwriting Form: Noun Sentence: His essay stood out not because of its content but because of his artistic calligraphy on the answer sheet. Synonyms: Antonyms: Scribbling Related Word: Calligraphist (n)
C017 Callous Unkind, Hard, Unfeeling, Without sympathy Adjective The new supervisor, by not visiting the injured worker at the hospital, has shown a callous disregard towards the well-being of the workers. Apathetic, Indurate Compassionate, Sympathetic
Related Word: Callousness (n), Callously (adv)
C018 Callow Immature and inexperienced Adjective Within a relatively short span of two years, Jim transformed himself from a callow freelance writer to an admired reporter under the guidance of the veteran editor of the newspaper.
Experienced, Sophisticated
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Word ID: C019 Word: Calorific Meaning: Heat-producing Form: Adjective Sentence: Because of its high calorific value, the coal produced in this region is mainly used in smelters in the iron and steel industry. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Calorie (n) Word ID: C020 Word: Calumniate Meaning: A false and unjust report on someone with the intention of damaging their reputation Form: Verb Sentence: This newspaper report on Mr. Dexter is the most shameless piece of calumny I've ever come across in my life -- not even a single remark in it about the old professor is true. Synonyms: Antonyms: Vindicate Related Word: Calumny (n)
C021 Camaraderie Friendliness, mutual trust, and good will amongst friends or co-workers Noun The camaraderie and friendliness between the players of the two countries totally belied the hostility that exists between the two countries at a diplomatic level.
Animosity
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Word ID: C022 Word: Cameo Meaning: (1) Piece of relief-carving in stone with color-layers utilized to give background (2) A short piece of writing or acting, esp. a small part in a film or play enacted by a well known actor Form: Noun Sentence: (2) The producer of that movie has managed to rope in Teresa Rose, the famous theater artist from London, to play a small cameo in his forthcoming movie. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C023 Word: Camouflage Meaning: That which acts as a disguise, or helps to conceal. Form: Noun & Verb Sentence: The soldiers hastily covered their helmets with leaves and other foliage, but this did not prove a good enough camouflage and they were soon spotted by the enemy. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C024 Word: Canard Meaning: A hoax, A sensational, fabricated story to fool the people, A false report. Form: Noun Sentence: The society has accused the periodical of spreading a malicious canard against it, and has threatened legal action if the periodical did not retract its words. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
C025 Candor Open-mindedness, impartiality, free from malice Noun The interview panel was impressed with his candor when he admitted that he had once been found guilty of misconduct at high school. Frankness, Candidness Artifice
Word ID: C026 Word: Canine Meaning: Related to Dogs. Also, one of the four sharp pointed teeth between incisors and molars Form: adj & n Sentence: Though both of them belong to the family of canines, wolves and dogs exhibit very different character when it comes to interacting with other animals. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C027 Word: Canker Meaning: An ulcer (sore), as of the mouth. Also, anything which corrodes, corrupts or destroys Form: Noun Sentence: The Prime Minister, in his speech
on television, has said that violence is a canker in our society which must be avoided at all costs, and has urged the masses to show greater restraint. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Cankerous (adj) Word ID: C028 Word: Canny Meaning: Clever and careful, Worldly-wise Form: Adjective Sentence: Having been a member of some political party for over thirty years, Mr. Hewitt Gray had the reputation of a canny politician with a shrewd mind and great survival instincts. Synonyms: Shrewd Antonyms: Related Word: Cannily (adv) Word ID: C029 Word: Canon Meaning: A law, rule or decree Form: Noun Sentence: His shameless flirtation at the party with Mr. Dominique's wife flouted all canons of respectable behavior. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C030 Word: Cant Meaning: Insincere talk. Also jargon, words or talk characteristic to a particular group or class. Form: Noun Sentence: The politician's speech at the stadium was nothing but empty political cant -- doing anything for the poverty of this region is perhaps the last thing on his mind. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C031 Word: Cant Meaning: To slope or lean, Incline Form: Verb Sentence: Within an hour of hitting the deadly iceberg, the Titanic began to dangerously cant over to one side. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C032 Word: Cantankerous Meaning: Quarrelsome, disposed to fight. Form: Adjective Sentence: The cantankerous old couple in that apartment keep fighting at the smallest pretext, quite in contrast with their neighbors who are the quietest people in the locality. Synonyms: Belligerent, Pugnacious, Contentious Antonyms: Related Word: Cantankerousness (n), Cantankerously (adv) Word ID: C033 Word: Canter Meaning: Medium-paced movement of a horse, any ride at a similar speed. Hence, to move at the speed of a canter Form: Noun & Verb Sentence: The horse moved at a canter from some distance and then suddenly broke into a fast paced gallop as soon as it saw the smoke on the horizon. Synonyms: Gallop, Trot Antonyms: Word ID: C034 Word: Capacious Meaning: Roomy, spacious Form: adj. Sentence: The suitcase was capacious enough to hold all my requirements for fifteen days; for anything beyond that, I needed a larger piece of luggage. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Capaciousness (n), Capaciously (adv) Word ID: C035 Word: Capitulate Meaning: Surrender on agreed terms, Accept defeat on conditions Form: Verb Sentence: The harassed railway minister had no choice but to capitulate to the demand for his resignation after the third train accident of the year. Synonyms: Antonyms: Resist Related Word: Capitulation (n) Word ID: C036 Word: Capricious Meaning: Apt to change suddenly Form: Adjective Sentence: The capricious nature of the lead guitarist was the main cause of concern for the organizers of the show -- he was known to pull out of his commitments at the last moment.
Synonyms: Fickle, Inconsistent, Whimsical, Flighty Antonyms: Constant, Steadfast Related Word: Caprice (n) Word ID: C037 Word: Caption Meaning: Words above or below a picture, newspaper article etc. meant to give an explanation Form: Noun Sentence: The caption below the photograph stated that it had been taken in 1952; however, the model of the car shown in the photograph was clearly of a much later year. Synonyms: Antonyms: Word ID: C038 Word: Captious Meaning: Too ready to find fault, over-critical Form: Adjective Sentence: Upset at the captious and constantly complaining nature of his wife, he decided to consult a lawyer for a divorce. Synonyms: Carping, Censorious Antonyms: Tolerant Related Word: Captiousness (n), Captiously (adv) Word ID: C039 Word: Carafe Meaning: A bottle for serving wine or water at meals. Also, the amount contained in such a bottle. Form: Noun Sentence: The hostess called for another carafe of red wine. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C040 Word: Carat Meaning: Measure of weight for precious stones, Measure of purity of gold Form: Noun Sentence: A one-carat diamond weighs 0.2 grams. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Karat (American Eng.) Word ID: C041 Word: Cardinal Meaning: Fundamental, Most important Form: Adjective Sentence: Just as the athlete was well on his way to victory, he made the cardinal error of looking back, lost his balance, and fell. Synonyms: Chief Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C042 Word: Cardiologist Meaning: Doctor specializing in the heart Form: Noun Sentence: His family physician has referred him to a cardiologist, saying that chest pain should never be taken lightly. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Cardiology (n) Word ID: C043 Word: Careen Meaning: Move forward rapidly while making sudden movements from side to side. Form: Verb Sentence: The driver tried hard to stop the bus but it careened out of control and skidded into a ditch. Synonyms: Lurch Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C044 Word: Caret Meaning: The ^ mark, used in writing or printing to show where something is to be added Form: Noun Sentence: Since he had omitted a few words in the contract, he inserted them into the text by using a caret at the appropriate places. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
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C045 Caricature Distortion, Amusing representation of person or thing by over-emphasis on characteristic traits
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Noun & Verb The caricature of the President in the newspaper yesterday, in which he was portrayed as a caged chimpanzee, was in poor taste and has offended many people. Burlesque, Imitation
Related Word: Caricaturist (n)
Word ID: C046 Word: Carnage Meaning: Destruction of life, Great slaughter Form: Noun Sentence: The locality where the bomb exploded was a scene of dreadful carnage and destruction; even the journalists were repelled at the sight of it. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
C047 Carnal Of the flesh, physical (esp. sexual) Adjective The sages in ancient India were said be in complete control of their carnal desires. Sensual Spiritual
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C048 Carnivorous Feeding on flesh, Meat-eating Adjective The piranha is a carnivorous fish, with teeth sharp enough to pierce the toughest of skins.
Synonyms: Antonyms: Vegetarian
Related Word: Carnivore (n)
C049 Carousal A drinking bout, Jovial feast, A drunken revelry. Noun He refused to take part in the carousal, saying that he would prefer to celebrate his son's victory quietly in his room. Bacchanalia Sobriety
Related Word: Carouse (v)
Word ID: C050 Word: Carousel Meaning: (1) A merry-go-round (2) The luggage conveyor belt in an airport Form: Noun Sentence: (1) At the amusement park, the carousel that has seats in the shape of animals and that moves as if in a gallop, is among the most popular attractions for children. Synonyms: Antonyms:
C051 Carp Find fault, Complain continuously and unnecessarily Verb While most people carp about getting junk mail on their computers, there are those who actually feel good about receiving it. Cavil Acquiesce
Related Word: Carping (adj)
Word ID: C052 Word: Carp Meaning: A large freshwater fish Form: Noun Sentence: The fisherman found a large, overgrown carp in his net, and considered it to be his prize catch. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C053 Word: Carrion Meaning: Dead and decaying flesh Form: Noun Sentence: Near the top of the hill we were met with the blood-curdling sight of a large group of vultures feeding ravenously on the carrion of a deer. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C054 Word: Carte blanche Meaning: Full discretionary power. [Lit., A blank paper given to a person to write his own terms on] Form: Noun Sentence: He has given his son-in-law a carte blanche to operate the company the way he wants to. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C055 Word: Cartography Meaning: The science of making maps and charts Form: Noun Sentence: Despite repeated attempts, cartographers have found it very difficult to depict this region on a map because of its difficult terrain and steep cliffs. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Cartographer (n)
C056 Cascade Steep waterfall, Anything that flows or pours downwards Noun & Verb The fast flowing stream cascaded down the sharp cliff, forming a picturesque waterfall.
Word ID: C057 Word: Castigate Meaning: Punish with blows or words, Criticize severely Form: Verb Sentence: The Sanders committee report submitted to the President severely castigates the commerce department for not paying adequate attention to the dumping of foreign goods into the local market. Synonyms: Chastise Antonyms: Related Word: Castigation (n) Word ID: C058 Word: Casualty Meaning: A person hurt in an accident or killed or wounded in battle. Also, a place in a hospital where such a person is treated. Form: Noun Sentence: The train met with an accident near the town, but thankfully, there were no casualties. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C059 Word: Casuistry Meaning: False but clever use of arguments and reasoning Form: Noun Sentence: His arguments appeared as nothing but clever casuistry at first, but slowly, we began to see the impeccable logic behind it. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Casuist (n), Casuistic (adj), Casuistically (adv)
C060 Cataclysm A violent upheaval, disaster Noun Not having any check on their expenditure and relying heavily on debt, many Latin American countries are on the brink of economic cataclysm. Fiasco, Catastrophe
Related Word: Cataclysmic (adj)
Word ID: C061 Word: Catalyst Meaning: Agent which brings about a chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged. Hence, any person, thing, or event that causes changes to happen, but without taking part in those changes. Form: Noun Sentence: While I was already considering quitting the job, my meeting with an astrologer proved to be the catalyst and I put in my papers the subsequent day. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Catalytic (adj)
C062 Catapult A device that can push or throw something at high speed. Hence, to be pushed in such a way Noun & Verb While his acting abilities had been noticed in his first few films, it was the movie Zanjeer that really catapulted the Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan to the top of the charts.
C063 Cataract (1) Large waterfall, Downpour of rain (2) Eye-complaint causing partial blindness Noun (2) He showed the first symptoms of cataract about a year ago, and now he can barely see.
\ Word ID: C064 Word: Catastrophe Meaning: An unexpected, disastrous event that causes great suffering Form: Noun Sentence: The fire accident at the cinema was a catastrophe waiting to happen; the theater owners had totally disregarded fire-safety norms in the construction of the building. Synonyms: Calamity Antonyms: Related Word: Catastrophic (adj) Word ID: C065 Word: Catcall Meaning: Loud shout of disapproval Form: Noun & Verb Sentence: The restless crowd let out a series of catcalls when the actor failed to remember his dialogue at a crucial point in the play. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C066 Word: Catechism Meaning: Book for religious instruction, Instruction by question and answer Form: Noun Sentence: The teacher had developed a unique style of teaching by catechism, wherein she taught each lesson as a series of questions and answers. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Catechize (v)
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C067 Categorical Without exceptions, Unqualified, Absolute Adjective The industrialist has categorically denied that he had tried to bribe the government official in order to win the contract.
Antonyms: Related Word: Categorically (adv)
Word ID: C068 Word: Catenate Meaning: To connect in a series, like links of a chain Form: Verb Sentence: The jeweler had so finely catenated the small gold beads into a chain that the joints were just not visible. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Catenation (n), Concatenate (v) Word ID: C069 Word: Catharsis Meaning: Outlet to emotion provided by witnessing an organized event such as a musical show or drama. Hence, any strong flow of feelings that provides a relief Form: Noun Sentence: The delightful comedy provided the perfect catharsis for all of us, after we had gone through a tension-filled week of college examinations. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Cathartic (adj) Word ID: C070 Word: Catholic Meaning: Varied, Having a wide variety of likings, Including different types of a thing Form: Adjective Sentence: His taste in music is pretty catholic -- he enjoys the Beatles as much as he loves Bach. Synonyms: Antonyms: Narrow Related Word: not to be confused with a member of the Roman Catholic church Word ID: C071 Word: Caucus Meaning: Private meeting of members of a party to select officers or determine policy. Also, a group of important people that can influence policy decisions. Form: Noun Sentence: Members of the Ku Klux Klan in Florida have planned a secret caucus over the weekend to discuss how they can gather support for their anti-Hispanic plans. Synonyms: Antonyms: Conspiracy Related Word:
C072 Caulk Make watertight by filling in cracks Verb The mason caulked the water chamber by filling in cement in all the cracks that were beginning to develop at the bottom.
Related Word: Sometimes spelt as calk
Word ID: C073 Word: Causal Meaning: Of the nature of cause and effect Form: Adjective Sentence: Sociologists all over the world have tried to establish a causal relationship between violence on the TV screen and violence in real life. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Causality (n), Causally (adv) Word ID: C074 Word: Causative Meaning: Acting as a cause, Leading to Form: Adjective Sentence: In most common diseases, the causative organism is the bacteria, though the more deadly diseases are caused by the virus. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Causation (n) Word ID: C075 Word: Cause clbre Meaning: Any famous law case or controversy or cause which excites great public interest. Form: Noun Sentence: The trial of Richard Dixon in the small town of Errington became a major cause clbre for the people of the town, largely because of the attention given to it by the national press. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C076 Word: Caustic Meaning: Any chemical that burns or corrodes organic tissue. Also, words that are meant to intentionally hurt the feelings of a person Form: adj & n Sentence: I have always appreciated his mild and gentle manners, so was totally taken aback by his caustic remarks against the managing director. Synonyms: Biting Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C077 Word: Cauterize Meaning: To burn the surface of living tissue to destroy infection or stop bleeding. Form: Verb Sentence: As soon as they brought him to the dispensary, the doctor decided to cauterize the wound so that the infection would not spread. Synonyms: Antonyms: Word ID: C078 Word: Cavalcade Meaning: Company of riders, Procession, Parade Form: Noun Sentence: The President's cavalcade consisted of sixteen horseriders, in addition to a fleet of fancy cars. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C079 Word: Cavalier Meaning: Thoughtless and disrespectful Form: Adjective Sentence: The supervisor sternly reprimanded him for being so cavalier towards the expensive equipment he was using in the factory. Synonyms: Haughty, Supercilious Antonyms: Related Word:
C080 Caveat A cautionary statement or warning meant to prevent misunderstanding Noun The policeman let him go with a stern caveat that similar behavior should not repeated in the future.
Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Proviso
Word ID: C081 Word: Cavil Meaning: Find fault in an annoying way Form: Noun Sentence: Ms. Noggin caviled at almost everything that the decorators had done to adorn the ballroom for the party, asking them to redo most of the work. Synonyms: Carp Antonyms: Related Word: Caviler (n) Word ID: C082 Word: Cede Meaning: Yield to, Surrender formally Form: Verb Sentence: China ceded Hong Kong to Britain after the Opium War. Synonyms: Admit, Grant Antonyms: Related Word: Cession (n) Word ID: C083 Word: Celerity Meaning: Rapidity of motion, speed, swiftness. Form: Noun Sentence: With amazing celerity, the prisoner jumped out of the open window and disappeared into the narrow alley. Synonyms: Alacrity Antonyms: Delay Related Word:
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C084 Celestial (1) Of the sky or heaven (2) Divinely beautiful Adjective (1) Asteroids are celestial bodies that form a belt between Mars and Jupiter, and are considered to have originated by the explosion of what had originally been a planet. (2) I was spellbound by the celestial beauty of lush green valley and the colorful flowers growing in abundance. Divine
Sentence:
Word ID: C085 Word: Celibate Meaning: Not married, Bound or resolved not to marry Form: n & adj Sentence: To please the goddess, the poor farmer took the oath of celibacy and never married all his life. Synonyms: Antonyms: Married Related Word: Celibacy (n) Word ID: C086 Word: Censor Meaning: Person expressing opinions on others' morals and conduct, Official licensing or suppressing as immoral. Hence, to examine as a censor Form: Noun & Verb Sentence: Of the three explicit scenes in the film, only one was considered
integral to the plot and was partially censored; the other two were totally omitted by the censor board. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Censorship (n)
C087 Censorious Fault-finding, Over-critical Adjective Even though he had great knowledge of his subject, he could never be a popular teacher because of his censorious nature -- he was critical of almost everything that his students did. Captious
Related Word: Censoriousness (n), Censoriously (adv)
Word ID: C088 Word: Censure Meaning: Adverse judgement, Expression of disapproval, Criticize unfavorably Form: Noun & Verb Sentence: His tasteless remarks came under severe censure by everyone present at the assembly. Synonyms: Reprimand, Reprove, Blame Antonyms: Praise Related Word:
C089 Centrifugal Flying, Tending to fly from center Adjective The washing machine is based on the principle of centrifugal action : as the container with the soaked clothes moves in a circular motion, the dirt on the clothes gets removed.
Centripetal
Related Word: Centrifuge (n)
Word ID: C090 Word: Centripetal Meaning: Tending towards center Form: Adjective Sentence: Gravity is a centripetal force, in which all objects on the surface of the earth are being pulled towards its center. Synonyms: Antonyms: Centrifugal Related Word:
C091 Cephalic Of, or connected with the head Adjective The cows were struck by a cephalic disease in which the skin around their neck became taut and they could not breathe freely.
Word ID: C092 Word: Cerebral Meaning: Pertaining to the brain. Also, intellectual Form: Adjective Sentence: The film was too cerebral for me; I could not understand most of it. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Cerebration (n), Cerebrally (adv) Word ID: C093 Word: Ceremonious Meaning: Addicted or showing to ceremony. Also, extremely formal or polite. Form: Adjective Sentence: The soldiers were given a ceremonious welcome when they returned from the battlefields of west Asia. Synonyms: Punctilious Antonyms: Unceremonious Related Word: Ceremoniously Word ID: C094 Word: Certitude Meaning: The state or feeling of being sure and certain Form: Noun Sentence: Despite the advancement in technology, it is impossible to predict the occurrence of an earthquake with any degree of certitude. Synonyms: Conviction Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C095 Word: Cerulean Meaning: Sky blue Form: Adjective Sentence: The blue colored aircraft soon merged with the cerulean sky, and it was impossible to spot its flight from the ground. Synonyms: Azure Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C096 Word: Cessation Meaning: A temporary stoppage Form: Noun Sentence: As soon as he saw the white flag, the general ordered a complete cessation of firing. Synonyms: Pause Antonyms: Beginning Related Word:
Word ID: C097 Word: Chafe Meaning: (1) To rub so as to wear away. (2) To become impatient or annoyed Form: Verb Sentence: (1) The bracelet was so tight that it chafed my wrist, so I was forced to remove it. (2) Just as the passengers were beginning to chafe at the delay in their flight, the airport authorities announced the arrival of the flight. Synonyms: (1) Abrade. Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C098 Word: Chaff Meaning: To make fun of (someone) in a harmless, friendly way. Hence, friendly joking. Form: Verb & Noun Sentence: His friends chaffed at him at his inability to strike a conversation with the pretty girl who sat next to him on the bus. Synonyms: Banter Antonyms: Seriousness Related Word: Word ID: C099 Word: Chaff Meaning: Separated grain-husks, Chopped hay and straw, Worthless stuff Form: Noun Sentence: The farmers in northern India have a rather elaborate procedure of separating the grain from the chaff. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C100 Word: Chagrin Meaning: Acute disappointment or annoyance Form: Noun & Verb Sentence: Much to his chagrin, the baseball match that he had been waiting for all summer was called off because of stormy weather. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C101 Word: Chalet Meaning: Cottage, small hut in a camp etc. Form: Noun Sentence: The Millers own that chalet on the hill, and often come here in summers on a holiday. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C102 Word: Chalice Meaning: A gold or silver ornamental cup, usu. used to hold wine Form: Noun Sentence: Seated at the head of the table, the host raised his chalice high in the air and toasted to the well being of all present. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C103 Word: Champion Meaning: To fight for a cause, defend strongly. Hence, someone who champions a cause Form: Verb & Noun Sentence: Professor Clarke of the Cambridge University is among the strongest champions of constitutional reforms in the country today. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C104 Word: Chaotic Meaning: In utter disorder Form: Adjective Sentence: Though the idea of the business was good, his chaotic way of managing things ultimately led to its closure. Synonyms: Antonyms: Orderly Related Word: Chaos (n) Word ID: C105 Word: Chaperon Meaning: One who accompanies, usu. a younger or weaker person Form: Noun & Verb Sentence: At the age of twelve, he hates being chaperoned by his mother to school each day. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C106 Word: Charade Meaning: Something easily seen as false and untrue, hoax Form: Noun Sentence: It was easy to see that his illness was just a charade -- he was perfectly all right and wanted to avoid going to the concert. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
C107 Charisma Divine Gift, Great popular charm Noun As a popular film actor, his charisma can help him win the elections, but whether he'll be able to deliver the goods as the mayor is totally another matter.
Related Word: Charismatic (adj)
Word ID: C108 Word: Charlatan
Meaning: A pretender to knowledge or ability. Form: Sentence: Noun As soon as people in one locality would realize that the miracle doctor was a charlatan, he would quickly pack his bags and move to another area.
Synonyms: Quack, Mountebank Antonyms:
Word ID: C109 Word: Chary Meaning: Cautious, unwilling to take risks Form: Adjective Sentence: After my experience in this company, I am rather chary of joining another company with similar operations. Synonyms: Antonyms: Foolhardy Related Word: Charily (adv)
Word ID: C106 Word: Charade Meaning: Something easily seen as false and untrue, hoax Form: Noun Sentence: It was easy to see that his illness was just a charade -- he was perfectly all right and wanted to avoid going to the concert. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C107 Word: Charisma Meaning: Divine Gift, Great popular charm Form: Noun Sentence: As a popular film actor, his charisma can help him win the elections, but whether he'll be able to deliver the goods as the mayor is totally another matter. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Charismatic (adj)
Word ID: C108 Word: Charlatan Meaning: A pretender to knowledge or ability. Form: Noun Sentence: As soon as people in one locality would realize that the miracle doctor was a charlatan, he would quickly pack his bags and move to another area. Synonyms: Quack, Mountebank Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C109 Word: Chary Meaning: Cautious, unwilling to take risks Form: Adjective Sentence: After my experience in this company, I am rather chary of joining another company with similar operations. Synonyms: Antonyms: Foolhardy Related Word: Charily (adv)
Word ID: C110 Word: Chasm Meaning: Gap, Break of continuity, Wide difference of feeling, interests between persons or parties Form: Noun Sentence: Though the standard of living for Indians has undoubtedly increased over the past few decades, the chasm between the wealth levels of the rich and poor has also widened. Synonyms: Abyss, Fissure, Void Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C111 Word: Chassis Meaning: Base-frame of motor-car Form: Noun Sentence: In the accident, the main body of the car was ripped from its chassis and landed in an explosion of broken glass and flying metal. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C112 Word: Chaste Meaning: Pure in taste or style. Also, moral Form: Adjective Sentence: I was impressed with the simplicity of the architecture of the monument, the walls had simple, elegant designs and a few chaste lines. Synonyms: Antonyms: Impure, Wanton Related Word: Chastity (n)
Word ID: C113 Word: Chasten Meaning: To correct or discipline through punishment. Also to moderate, soften Form: Verb Sentence: Used to riding his motorcycle at a great speed in the past, he is now considerably chastened after the accident he has had. Synonyms: Antonyms: Reward Related Word:
Word ID: C114 Word: Chastise Meaning: Punish or blame severely, esp. by beating Form: Verb Sentence: The Security and Exchange Commission has chastised the management of several Fortune 1000 companies for deliberately inflating the value of their stock by giving unsubstantiated statements to the press. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C115 Word: Chateau Meaning: A castle or large house in France Form: Noun Sentence: The Silicon Valley tycoon has just bought a large chateau just outside Paris, where he plans to spend his vacations. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C116 Word: Chattel Meaning: Movable property, personal property that is not a house or piece of land Form: Noun Sentence: For the last fifteen years, Mr. Robinson has been living in a station wagon at the corner of 17th Avenue, with all his chattel and his faithful dog. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C117 Word: Chauvinism Meaning: (1) Excessive, and often unreasonable admiration for one's country (2) Unreasonable belief that the sex to which one belongs is better than the other sex Form: Noun Sentence: (2) In an extremely chauvinistic remark, which I'm sure caused him to lose many female supporters, the actor said that he will always be able to earn more than whoever he is going to marry. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Chauvinist (n), Chauvinistic (adj)
Word ID: C118 Word: Checkered Meaning: Marked by changes in fortune Form: Adjective Sentence: He's had quite a checkered career -- starting as a humble clerk and rising to the position of a general manager, quitting his job to start his own firm, and now, after the failure of his venture, he's back to seeking a job. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Spelt chequered in British Eng.
C119 Cherubic Angelic, Innocent-looking, Very pretty, esp. for a child Adjective The young widow came to the party with her two cherubic children, a boy and a girl, both of them the cutest little creatures I've ever seen.
Related Word: Cherub (n)
Word ID: C120 Word: Chicanery Meaning: Trickery, Deceitful practice Form: Noun Sentence: In an act of blatant and deceitful chicanery, the cab driver quickly replaced the 50dollar bill I'd given him with a 10-dollar note, and demanded more money from money. Synonyms: Subterfuge, Duplicity. Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C121 Word: Chide Meaning: Scold, Complain angrily Form: Verb Sentence: Even as the teacher chided him for not submitting his task on time, he did not show any signs of regret or repentance. Synonyms: Upbraid, Reproach, Rebuke Antonyms: Praise Related Word:
C122 Chimerical Imaginary, Fanciful Adjective What appeared as a rather chimerical and improbable scheme at first, was now looking perfectly reasonable and feasible as a select team of experts got down to implementing it. Whimsical, Quixotic Realistic
Related Word: Chimera (n)
Word ID: C123 Word: Chisel Meaning: Swindle or obtain by deceit Form: Verb Sentence: As always, saying that he did not have any loose change to pay the cab fare, he managed to chisel 15-odd dollars out of me. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C124 Word: Chisel Meaning: Steel-edged tool with square beveled end for shaping wood Form: Noun & Verb Sentence: With his miraculous set of hammer and chisel, the master sculptor transformed the ordinary piece of rock into the most exquisite statue of Lord Buddha. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C125 Word: Chivalrous Meaning: Courteous, Honorable Form: Adjective Sentence: There was hardly a woman at the ball who was not impressed by the Italian's perfectly crafted features and his chivalrous manners. Synonyms: Gallant Antonyms: Related Word: Chivalry (n)
Word ID: C126 Word: Choleric Meaning: Angry, easily angered or irritated Form: Adjective Sentence: As he moved up the hierarchy, his attitude towards his juniors became increasingly intolerant and choleric, and he would snap at them at the slightest of issues. Synonyms: Irascible, Bilious, Splenetic. Antonyms: Coolhearted Related Word: Choler (n)
Word ID: C127 Word: Choreography Meaning: Art of representing dances in written symbols, Arrangement of dances Form: Noun Sentence: In a marvelous display of artistic choreography, the classical dancers from South India presented a wonderful spectacle of Kathakali dance at the opening ceremony of the Olympics. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Choreographer (n)
C128 Chortle A laugh of pleasure and satisfaction, Chuckle Verb I think the way he chortled at your suggestion was rather rude; I didn't see anything funny in your suggestion.
Word ID: C129 Word: Chronic Meaning: Lingering, Lasting (of disease), Inveterate Form: Adjective Sentence: Being a chronic patient of asthma, he has to carry an inhaler with him wherever he goes. Synonyms: Severe, Intense Antonyms: Related Word: Chronically (adv)
C130 Chronicle Record of events in order of time, To make such a record Noun & Verb Today's newspaper has carried a chronicle of all the events leading to the impeachment motion of the President.
Word ID: C131 Word: Churl Meaning: Person of low birth, ill-mannered person, a disrespectful person Form: Noun Sentence: Although he belongs to a rather well-to-do family, he behaved like an absolute churl at the department store, pestering the saleswoman for a discount and fighting with the cashier for an insignificant amount. Synonyms: Antonyms: (Churlish) : Gracious, Polite Related Word: Churlish (adj.)
Word ID: C132 Word: Chutzpah Meaning: Confidence, usually of a disrespectful and arrogant nature Form: Noun Sentence: Even though he was not officially authorized to enter the stadium, he relied on his persuasive powers and chutzpah to get past the security. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C133 Word: Cinch Meaning: An easy or sure thing Form: Noun Sentence: With an impressive series of victories behind him this season, and his opponent's weakness on clay courts, Sampras' victory in the second round of the French Open was expected to be a cinch. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C134 Word: Cipher Meaning: (1) A system of writing in code (2) A person of no importance or influence Form: Noun Sentence: (1) With regular practice, the two friends developed a system of writing in cipher which could only be understood by the two of them. (2) In the entire scheme of things, though I was being portrayed as playing a central part, I soon realized that I was actually a cipher and the whole operation was being controlled by some unknown force. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Sometimes spelt as cipher
Word ID: C135 Word: Circuitous Meaning: Roundabout, Indirect Form: Adjective Sentence: I could never understand why he uses such circuitous language to convey something as simple as this -- I wonder if anybody can comprehend what he says. Synonyms: Antonyms: Direct Related Word: Circuitously (adv)
Word ID: C136 Word: Circumlocution Meaning: Evasive talk, A round-about expression, Use of many words where few would do Form: Noun Sentence: Though the spokesperson of the political party is considered a master at the art of circumlocution, even he was at a loss for words
asked about his party's supporting the new law in the Parliament. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Circumlocutory (adj)
C137 Circumscribe Lay down limits of, Confine, Define logically Verb This set of rules and regulations circumscribe your authority -- make sure that you do not exceed what is stated here in the use of your power. Restrict
Related Word: Circumscription (n)
Word ID: C138 Word: Circumspect Meaning: Cautious, Done after careful thought Form: Adjective Sentence: Fearing that it could be a bomb, the policeman circumspectly examined the strange looking object that had appeared from almost nowhere. Synonyms: Prudent, Discreet. Antonyms: Related Word: Circumspection (n), Circumspectly (adv)
Word ID: C139 Word: Circumvent Meaning: To avoid or defeat by going round something Form: Verb Sentence: In his Independence Day speech, the Prime Minister totally circumvented the delicate issue of bilateral relations with our neighboring country, and spoke only of the achievements of his government in the last one year. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Circumvention (n)
C140 Cistern Reservoir or water tank Noun The overhead cistern which supplies water to the two apartments was choked, because of which we did not have any water yesterday.
C141 Citadel (1) Fortress (one guarding or dominating a city) (2) Any secure place Noun Seeing that he was in danger of being captured by the enemy forces, the king hurriedly retreated to his citadel on the hill.
Word ID: C142 Word: Cite Meaning: To mention or quote, usu. as an example Form: Verb Sentence: The concluding part of the report on development in Asian countries cites the example of Indonesia, which has been able to make considerable economic progress despite severe difficulties within the economy. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C143 Word: Clairvoyance Meaning: Having the power to see mentally what is happening or exists out of sight. Acute perception, esp. of what is not ordinarily discernible Form: Noun Sentence: Almost as if I were gifted with the power of clairvoyance, I had a distinct feeling right from the beginning that the meeting would be a failure. Synonyms: Perspicacity Antonyms: Related Word: Clairvoyant (n & adj)
Word ID: C144 Word: Clamber Meaning: Climb with hand and feet, Climb with difficulty Form: Verb Sentence: The only way we could reach the fortress at the top of the hill was to clamber up the steep cliff on the western side of the hill, as all the other sides were heavily guarded. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C145 Word: Clamor Meaning: Loud, confused noise To make such noise Form: Noun & Verb Sentence: There was no way I could have heard her voice above the loud clamor of the children playing in the field. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Clamorous (adj)
Word ID: C146 Word: Clandestine Meaning: Done secretly Form: Adjective Sentence: In a clandestine operation that came to light only when the bank opened the following day, a daring group of robbers gained access to the basement lockers and stole over $ 50 million worth of cash and precious stones. Synonyms: Surreptitious Antonyms: Overt Related Word: Clandestinely (adv), Clandestineness (n)
Word ID: C146 Word: Clandestine Meaning: Done secretly Form: Adjective Sentence: In a clandestine operation that came to light only when the bank opened the following day, a daring group of robbers gained access to the basement lockers and stole over $ 50 million worth of cash and precious stones. Synonyms: Surreptitious Antonyms: Overt Related Word: Clandestinely (adv), Clandestineness (n)
Word ID: C148 Word: Claque Meaning: Hired group of applauders Form: Noun Sentence: During his election campaign, the politician took with him a claque of supporters, whose only job was to applaud his statements at every speech that he made. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C149 Word: Clarion Meaning: Loud and clear sound Form: n & adj Sentence: As the Indian consumer has been exposed to high quality imported goods, she has sent an unmistakable clarion call to the Indian manufacturers to improve the quality of their goods or pay the price. Synonyms: Rousing Antonyms: Related Word:
C150 Clasp Fasten, Encircle, Hold closely Anything that clasps Verb & Noun The enormous gorilla clasped his neck with his bare hands, and he could not even let out a shriek. Embrace
Word ID: C151 Word: Claustrophobia Meaning: Fear of being locked up in a small enclosed space Form: Noun Sentence: I'm feeling rather claustrophobic in this small room, so I'm going out for a stroll in the park. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Claustrophobic (adj)
Word ID: C152 Word: Cleave Meaning: Split, chop, break or come apart Form: Verb Sentence: The butcher expertly cleaved the large piece of meat into small, edible pieces with his sharp knife. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C153 Word: Cleft Meaning: A crack, split or fissure Form: Noun Sentence: However hard they are trying to behave normally as if nothing has happened, the cleft in their friendship since last Sunday's incident is unmistakable. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C154 Word: Clemency Meaning: (1) An inclination to be lenient while passing a judgement (2) Mildness, esp. of weather Form: Noun Sentence: (1) Saying that the accused was old and had a family to support, the counsel pleaded the judge for clemency.(2) There were signs of imminent rain in the morning; however, the weather remained clement and the match was played as per schedule. Synonyms: Mercy Antonyms: Related Word: Clement (adj)
Word ID: C155 Word: Clich Meaning: Phrase dulled in meaning by repetition Form: Noun Sentence: However cliched this may sound to everyone here, honesty, for me, will always remain the best policy. Synonyms: Antonyms: Novelty Related Word: Cliched (adj)
Word ID: C156 Word: Clientele Meaning: Those who use the services of a business Form: Noun Sentence: The eminent tax consultant's clientele consisted of the rich and famous of the Chicago high society. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C157 Word: Climactic Meaning: Relating to the climax or the highest point Form: Adjective Sentence: With the two teams tied at 95 points each and just 5 minutes remaining, the basketball match was poised for a climactic finish. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C158 Word: Climatic Meaning: Relating to the climate Form: Adjective Sentence: The progress of this region has been hampered because of very harsh climactic conditions -- the average temperature in this area is over 40 degree Celsius. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C159 Word: Clique Meaning: A small and exclusive coterie of persons, group of persons united by common interest Form: Noun Sentence: Though the four industrialists were in the same business and fierce competitors of each other, they were also the members of an exclusive clique that secretively helped anti-government activists. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C160 Word: Clod Meaning: A lump or mass, esp. of clay. Also clumsy, stupid, awkward person Form: Noun Sentence: He buried the treasure in a remote corner of the field and marked the spot with a harmless-looking clod of mud. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C161 Word: Cloister Meaning: To shut oneself away from the world, Live in or as if in a monastery or a convent Form: Verb & Noun Sentence: For over three years, he lived a cloistered life in the Himalayas, trying to discover the secrets of life and not even once talking to another human being. Synonyms: Sequester, Seclude Antonyms: Related Word: Cloistered (adj)
Word ID: C162 Word: Clout Meaning: Great influence (especially political or social) Form: Noun Sentence: His brother-in-law had just been elected a senator, and he tried to use his political clout to win the contract for the construction of the bridge. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C163 Word: Cloy Meaning: To satisfy or fill to excess to the extent of disgust or boredom Form: Verb Sentence: By the time the waiters brought in the dessert, I had eaten so much that I was absolutely cloyed. Synonyms: Glut, Sate Antonyms: Related Word: Cloying (adj)
Word ID: C164 Word: Coagulate Meaning: Change from a liquid to a solid state Form: Verb Sentence: The coagulation of blood on its impact with air is a perfect example of how the human body has built-in defense mechanisms to protect itself. Synonyms: Congeal Antonyms: Dissipate Related Word: Coagulation (n)
Word ID: C165 Word: Coalesce Meaning: Grow together to form one body, combine Form: Verb Sentence: The two insurance companies which had been fierce competitors hitherto, have coalesced to form one large insurance company, the largest in the country. Synonyms: Merge Antonyms: Related Word: Coalescence (n)
Word ID: C166 Word: Coalition Meaning: A temporary collaboration between political parties to attain specific ends Form: Noun Sentence: The two political parties, ideologically opposite to
each other, came together to form a coalition government; and no one thought that this alliance would last more than six months. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
C167 Coda A short, independent musical passage that ends a bigger piece of music Noun The master musician ended the concert with a beautiful coda in C-minor, which he dedicated to the memory of Beethoven.
Word ID: C168 Word: Coddle Meaning: To pamper, Treat protectively, or as a child Form: Verb Sentence: Mrs. Robinson, the rich lady next door, coddles her little puppy as if it were her own child, feeding it with the choicest of cookies and keeping it in a specially designed kennel. Synonyms: Mollycoddle Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C169 Word: Codicil Meaning: An appendix to a document, esp. to a will Form: Noun Sentence: Just before he died, the wealthy farmer added a codicil to his will by which he gave away one-fourth of his estate to charity. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
C170 Codify Arrange as a code, Classify Verb The message was received in a codified format, and it took the secret service nearly a week to completely decipher it.
Antonyms: Related Word: Codification (n)
Word ID: C171 Word: Coerce Meaning: To make someone do something by force Form: Verb Sentence: She had to coerce her little daughter to swallow the bitter medicine. Synonyms: Compel Antonyms: Related Word: Coercion (n)
Word ID: C172 Word: Coeval Meaning: Of the same age or duration Form: Adjective Sentence: The growth of the Renaissance in Europe was coeval with the growth of the Mughal empire in India. Synonyms: Contemporary Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C173 Word: Cogent Meaning: Strong and convincing Form: Adjective Sentence: None of the arguments that the defense counsel put forth in support of the accused were cogent enough for the judge to give a judgement in his favor. Synonyms: Compelling Antonyms: Unconvincing, Faluous Related Word: Cogency (n), Cogently (adj)
Word ID: C174 Word: Cogitate Meaning: Think deeply Form: Verb Sentence: His silence suggested that he was deeply cogitating about the consequences of his decision, yet he could not come up with anything meaningful when he finally spoke up. Synonyms: Ponder, Meditate Antonyms: Related Word: Cogitation
Word ID: C175 Word: Cognate Meaning: Descended from common ancestor (of a living creature or a word) Form: Noun Sentence: The latest findings of the study of human genes indicates that all human beings on earth are cognates of the same African couple, a finding that has baffled scientists all over the world. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C176 Word: Cognitive Meaning: Having to do with knowing or receiving, Related to the mental processes Form: Adjective Sentence: The accident has severely impaired his cognitive abilities -- there are times when he is not even able to recognize his own brother. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Cognition (n), Cognitively (adv)
Word ID: C177 Word: Cognizant Meaning: Being aware of or having knowledge of something Form: Adjective Sentence: The court was shocked to discover that the key witness had been cognizant about the identity of the culprit throughout the proceedings of the case, despite swearing in the name of God that he was not aware who the culprit was. Synonyms: Antonyms: Ignorant Related Word: Cognizance (n)
Word ID: C178 Word: Cognomen Meaning: A name, surname or title; e.g., Great in 'Alexander the Great' Form: Noun Sentence: Because of his generous ways, people started calling Don Vito Corleone The Godfather, and the cognomen stuck. Synonyms: Appellation Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C179 Word: Cognoscenti Meaning: Experts in a particular field Form: Noun Sentence: Because of his remarkable knowledge of classical music, the musical cognoscenti of the town soon accepted him as one of them. Synonyms: Connoisseurs Antonyms: Related Word: The plural is Cognoscente
Word ID: C180 Word: Cohere Meaning: Stick together, remain united, Be consistent Form: Verb Sentence: Even though the story had various sub-plots, the film had been so well-directed that the narration never lacked coherence. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Coherence (n), Coherent (adj)
Word ID: C181 Word: Cohesion Meaning: Sticking together, Tendency to remain united Form: Noun Sentence: According to the experts, the main reason for the remarkable performance of the Australian cricket team in recent times is its cohesion as a team at all times -both on and off the field, the players stick together as a single unit. Synonyms: Antonyms: Independence Related Word: Cohesive (adj)
Word ID: C182 Word: Coiffure Meaning: Hair-style Form: Noun Sentence: He came back from the salon with a new, stylish coiffure -- one that made him look much younger than he was. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Coiffured (adj)
Word ID: C183 Word: Collaborate Meaning: Work together, Cooperate Form: Verb Sentence: The film has been made as an Indo-American collaboration; while the producer and most of the cast is Indian, the technical crew is almost entirely American. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Collaboration (n), Collaborative (adj)
Word ID: C184 Word: Collage Meaning: Work of art put together from fragments Form: Noun Sentence: The landscape of the area presented a beautiful collage of various geographical features -- green hills, a river flowing across, a waterfall and also a patch of dry, rocky land. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C185 Word: Collate Meaning: (1) Compare in detail (2) Collect and arrange systematically Form: Verb Sentence: (1) The professor collated the results of the research of the
two teams who had worked on very similar projects, and was surprised to find that the findings were totally different. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C186 Word: Collateral Meaning: (1) Property pledged against a debt (2) Additional, but with less importance Form: Noun Sentence: (1) In order to get a loan for paying your tuition fees, you will need to provide a collateral worth at least twice the amount of loan to the bank. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C187 Word: Colloquial Meaning: Language in ordinary, informal usage. Not used in formal language Form: Adjective Sentence: Many expressions in English which have only been used colloquially so far, are now being accepted as a part of the formal English language. Synonyms: Antonyms: Polished Related Word: Colloquialism (n), Colloquially (adv)
C188 Collusion Secret understanding between two or more people with a fraudulent intention Noun The theft of these documents could only have been committed by way of a collusion between at least two members of this team; I don't believe that an individual could have done it.
Related Word: Collude (v)
Word ID: C189 Word: Colossal Meaning: Gigantic, Huge Form: Adjective Sentence: The losses suffered by the company over the last several years have accumulated to a colossal figure of over ten million dollars; there's no way that the economic fortune of the company can be revived. Synonyms: Gargantuan Antonyms: Related Word: Colossus (n), Colossally (adv)
Word ID: C190 Word: Comatose Meaning: (1) In a coma, deeply unconscious (2) Extremely sleepy and inactive Form: Adjective Sentence: (1) She has been rendered comatose ever since she heard the news of the demise of his 20-year old son. Synonyms: (2) Torpid Antonyms: Alert Related Word:
Word ID: C191 Word: Combustible Meaning: Capable of or used for burning Form: Adjective Sentence: He had no idea that the liquid in the bucket was combustible, so was totally taken aback when it burst into flames as soon as he accidentally dropped cigarette ash into it. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C192 Word: Comely Meaning: Having a pleasing appearance, attractive Form: Adjective Sentence: Ever since the comely young girl has moved into the neighborhood, said the lady to her husband, our son has been behaving in a rather funny fashion. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Comeliness (n)
C193 Comestibles Things to eat Noun Not knowing where their next meal was going to come from, the poor, malnourished children were intently gathering comestibles from the trash dumped by the garbage van. Eatable Inedible
Word ID: C194 Word: Comity Meaning: Courtesy, Friendliness Form: Noun Sentence: Though I had bitterly fought with him just a few days back, he showed remarkable comity in his behavior towards me when I met him in the store this morning. Synonyms: Antonyms: Discord Related Word:
C195 Commandeer To seize for military service Verb
Sentence: Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Fearing that our vehicle could be commandeered because of the war-like situation building up, we decided to hide it in our farmhouse which was unlikely to be searched.
Word ID: C196 Word: Commemorate Meaning: To honor a memory through a ceremony Form: Verb Sentence: Indians commemorate Mahatma Gandhi by observing a two-minute silence on January 30, the day the Father of the Nation was assassinated. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Commemoration (n), Commemorative (adj)
C197 Commensurate Equal in size or quality, Equivalent, Proportionate Adjective Within a few days, she started feeling that her salary was not commensurate with the amount of work she was being asked to do, and started looking for a better-paying job.
Word ID: C198 Word: Commiserate Meaning: To feel or express sorrow or compassion, to condole with Form: Verb Sentence: The Prime Minister has said that he commiserates with those who have lost their dear ones in the explosion, and affirmed that the terrorists behind the dreadful act will not be spared. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Commiseration (n)
Word ID: C199 Word: Commodious Meaning: Spacious, Having plenty of space Form: Adjective Sentence: For its small size, the newly launched car is quite commodious -- I never
thought we all could fit into it so comfortably. Synonyms: Antonyms: Cramped Related Word: Commodiously
Word ID: C200 Word: Communal Meaning: (1) Shared by all members of a group (2) Related to, or based on, racial, religious, or language groups Form: Adjective Sentence: (1) This room serves as a communal living room for all the inhabitants of this infirmary; all of them gather here every evening to watch the television. (2) They have decided to produce a film in order to promote communal harmony and diffuse the tension between the two religions. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Communalism (n)
Word ID: C201 Word: Communion Meaning: Sharing or exchange of thoughts, ideas, or feelings on a religious issue Form: Noun Sentence: He considered his frequent visits to the shrine at the top of the hill as his way of communion with the Almighty. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C202 Word: Compatible Meaning: Able to exist together, harmonious Form: Adjective Sentence: Though they had known each other for over a year, it was only after they got married that they realized that their ideas were just not compatible with each other. Synonyms: Antonyms: Incompatible Related Word: Compatibility (n), Compatibly (adv)
Word ID: C203 Word: Compelling Meaning: Overpowering, Irresistible in effect Form: Adjective Sentence: His blood-stained shirt proved to be the decisive and compelling evidence against him, and the judge had no difficulty in declaring him guilty. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C204 Word: Compendious Meaning: Giving much information concisely Form: Adjective Sentence: This CD-ROM is a compendious source of information on the history of American music -- I don't think such exhaustive information on this subject is available elsewhere from a single source. Synonyms: Antonyms: Verbose Related Word: Compendiously (adv)
Word ID: C205 Word: Compensatory Meaning: Repaying, Making up for Form: Adjective Sentence: Since he had come to the office on Sunday, he was granted a compensatory leave on Tuesday. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Compensate (v), Compensation (n)
Word ID: C206 Word: Complacent Meaning: Pleased with oneself, smug Form: Adjective Sentence: Winning the earlier rounds with ease had made him quite complacent, which proved to be the major reason for his loss in the semi-finals. Synonyms: Antonyms: Dissatisfied Related Word: Complacency (n), Complacently (adv)
Word ID: C207 Word: Complaisant Meaning: Willing to please others, that is, obliging and gracious Form: Adjective Sentence: His complaisance makes him very popular in the neighborhood -- he is always willing to run errands for others. Synonyms: Amiable Antonyms: Obdurate Related Word:
Word ID: C208 Word: Complement Meaning: That which completes Form: Noun & Verb Sentence: The two brothers made a good team as they perfectly complemented each other's abilities -- while Frank was good at reasoning and analyzing things, Joe was adept at putting plans into action. Synonyms: Eulogize Antonyms: Disparage(ment) Related Word: Complementary (adj)
Word ID: C209 Word: Compliant Meaning: Action in accordance with request, Conformity in fulfilling requirements Form: Adjective Sentence: All the cars manufactured in India since April 2000 comply with the Euro-II emission standards for pollution control. Synonyms: Antonyms: Adamant Related Word: Comply (v), Compliance (n)
Word ID: C210 Word: Complicity Meaning: Involvement in wrong doing Form: Noun Sentence: While it was obvious from the beginning that the notorious swindler was involved in the fraudulent shares case, the complicity of the reputed stock broker in the same case came as a shock to most people. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C211 Word: Comport Meaning: Behave (oneself) in a stated way Form: Verb Sentence: She comported herself with great dignity at her husband's funeral. Synonyms: Accord Antonyms: Related Word: Comportment (n)
Word ID: C212 Word: Composure Meaning: Mental calmness, a steady, unworried state of the mind Form: Noun Sentence: She was a picture of absolute grace and composure at her husband's funeral -- remarkably concealing the turmoil within herself. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C213 Word: Compromise
Meaning: Settlement by mutual concession, Adjustment of conflicting opinions Form: Noun & Verb
The negotiations between the players and management continued for over two weeks before a compromise could be reached between the two parties, with the Sentence: players agreeing to participate in the tournament and the management accepting most of their demands. Synonyms: Antonyms:
Word ID: C214 Word: Compunction Meaning: Uneasiness and hesitation stemming from a sense of guilt or regret Form: Noun Sentence: After the way I had been insulted by the owner of the company, I did not have any compunction about quitting the organization. Synonyms: Scruples Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C215 Word: Concave Meaning: With outline or surface curved like interior of circle or sphere Form: Adjective Sentence: He was shocked to see his distorted reflection in the mirror, before he realized that he was looking into a concave mirror. Synonyms: Antonyms: Convex Related Word: Concavity (n)
Word ID: C216 Word: Concede Meaning: To admit as correct, often unwillingly. Also, to provide a right, allow Form: Verb Sentence: With great reluctance, the manager conceded that he had been wrong in assuming that the customer would make the payment in time. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Concession (n)
C217 Conceit Too high a notion of oneself Noun She is so full of conceit that she regards everybody else's opinion as incorrect, and thinks that only she is right.
Related Word: Conceited (adj), Conceitedness (n)
Word ID: C218 Word: Concentric Meaning: Having a common center Form: Adjective Sentence: Concentric circles are two circles which have the same center, and thus can never intersect each other. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C219 Word: Conception Meaning: A general idea or understanding. Also, the act of forming such idea Form: Noun Sentence: Even after being duped by him, she still believes in her conception that people are basically good. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C220 Word: Concerted Meaning: Done together, Planned or executed in agreement. Also, determined Form: Adjective Sentence: In a concerted effort, various social organizations have collected a huge sum of money for the welfare of the people rendered homeless in the earthquake that hit western India in early 2001. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Concertedly (adv)
Word ID: C221 Word: Concierge Meaning: A person who looks after the entrance to a block of flats or a hotel Form: Noun Sentence: As per my usual routine, I locked my apartment, came down the stairs, handed the apartment key to the concierge, and left for my work. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C222 Word: Conciliate Meaning: To win the trust of someone, Remove disfavor or anger Form: Verb Sentence: He tried hard to win back her favor, but all his attempts at conciliation were snubbed by her. Synonyms: Antonyms: Quarrel Related Word: Conciliation (n), Conciliatory (adj)
Word ID: C223 Word: Concise Meaning: Expressing a lot in few words, Brief and to-the-point Form: Adjective Sentence: The question paper clearly asked for clear and concise answers, so you were bound to lose marks for giving such meaninglessly lengthy and descriptive answers. Synonyms: Terse, Pithy, Succinct Antonyms: Related Word: Conciseness (n), Concision (n), Concisely (adv)
Word ID: C224 Word: Conclave Meaning: A private meeting or secret assembly Form: Noun Sentence: The final decision about the merger of the company was taken at a secret conclave held yesterday at an undisclosed venue and attended by the chairman and a select team from the top management. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C225 Word: Concoct Meaning: (1) Make up of mixed ingredients (2) To invent so as to deceive Form: Verb Sentence: (1) He quickly mixed a few liquids and came up with a purple-colored concoction, which I did not have the heart to drink. (2) When asked by the
teacher about the delay in submitting his assignment, he quickly concocted a story about a fire mishap at his house because of which he had lost many of his books. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Concoction (n)
Word ID: C226 Word: Concomitant Meaning: Accompanying or existing together with something else Form: Adjective Sentence: The spread of Islam outside the Arabian peninsula was concomitant with the spread of Arabic in the 7th and 8th centuries AD. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Concomitantly (adv)
Word ID: C227 Word: Concord Meaning: Agreement, Harmony between persons or things Form: Noun Sentence: The enthusiasm shown by the dignitaries of the two warring nations could be the first step towards reaching a concord on their prolonged dispute. Synonyms: Antonyms: Dissonance Related Word: Concordant (adj), Concordance (n)
Word ID: C228 Word: Concourse Meaning: A large area in a public building where people gather in or pass through Form: Noun Sentence: I told her that I'll be waiting for her at the main concourse of the airport, but forgot to mention how she would recognize me among so many people gathered in that hall. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word: Concourse Meaning: A large area in a public building where people gather in or pass through Form: Noun Sentence: I told her that I'll be waiting for her at the main concourse of the airport, but forgot to mention how she would recognize me among so many people gathered in that hall. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C229 Word: Concur Meaning: (1) Happen together, Coincide (2) Agree, Have the same opinion Form: Verb Sentence: (1) No one had expected that the two highly improbable events would concur, so their occurrence at the same time took astronomers all over the world by complete surprise. (2) I concur with you in your decision to leave the company, but I suggest you wait till you find another job. Synonyms: Antonyms: Dissent Related Word: Concurrence (n), Concurrent (adj), Concurrently (adv) Word ID: C230 Word: Concussion Meaning: Brain damage caused by a heavy blow or shock, usually temporary Form: Verb Sentence: The doctor has diagnosed his injury as a mild concussion, and has advised complete rest for at least a week. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Concuss (v) Word: Condescend Meaning: To consent to do something less dignified or fitting than usual Form: Verb Sentence: We know you've just got a promotion and are now our boss, but will you please condescend to join us for lunch? Synonyms: Deign Antonyms: Related Word: Condescension (v), Condescending (adj), Condescendingly (adv)
Word ID: C232 Word: Condign Meaning: Worthy of or deserving punishment Form: Adjective Sentence: Imprisonment for three years is not a condign punishment for a crime like this, I feel he should be in jail for at least ten years. Synonyms: Antonyms: Inadequate, Undeserved Related Word: Condigningly (adv) Word ID: C233 Word: Condiment Meaning: Thing used to give flavor to food, Seasoning Form: Noun Sentence: The Kashmiri dish had several peculiar spices and herbs added as condiments, giving it the most exquisite aroma and flavor. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: C234 Word: Condole Meaning: To express sympathy to someone who has experienced great misfortune or sorrow Form: Verb Sentence: Even though they had fought bitterly just two weeks earlier, Harry was among the first ones to come to Sally to offer his condolences at her father's demise. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Condolence (n) Word ID: C235 Word: Condone Meaning: Forgive, Pardon, Overlook Form: Verb Sentence: To condone a child's nagging and demanding behavior as mere childishness is a sure way of spoiling the child. Synonyms: Antonyms: Decry, Denounce Related Word: Word ID: C236 Word: Condor Meaning: Large American vulture Form: Noun Sentence: The National Geographic team camped in the Peruvian Andes for nearly a week before it could photograph a huge condor swooping down on its prey. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C237 Word: Conducive Meaning: Likely to yield the desired result, Helping to make something happen Form: Adjective Sentence: The lawlessness and backwardness that prevails in this state is just not conducive to economic development. Synonyms: Antonyms: Counteract Related Word: Conduciveness (n)
Word ID: C238 Word: Conduit Meaning: Pipe or channel for conveying water or liquid. Also, any passage or channel through which something flows Form: Noun Sentence: The investigation revealed that the perpetrators used innocent people as conduits to pass on fake currency notes into the country. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C239 Word: Confabulate Meaning: To talk privately Form: Verb Sentence: I've observed that he's been having a series of confabulations with Ricardo lately; wonder what's brewing between them? Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Confabulation (n)
Word ID: C240 Word: Confidant Meaning: Person trusted with private affairs Form: Noun Sentence: His most trusted confidant, with whom he had unhesitatingly shared all his secrets, betrayed him and led to his ruin. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Confidante (feminine for confidant)
Word ID: C241 Word: Confine Meaning: To keep within limits, Restrict Form: Verb Sentence: The disease is now no longer confined to the poor, ignorant people; it has been reported even in the upper class society. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Confinement (n)
Word ID: C242 Word: Confiscate Meaning: Seize with authority Form: Verb Sentence: The police has confiscated his passport to prevent him from leaving the country. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Confiscation (n), Confiscator (adj)
Word ID: C243 Word: Conflagration Meaning: Great and destructive fire. Also, any sudden, violent event that involves a large number of people Form: Noun Sentence: It is feared that these minor incidents of skirmishes on the border might escalate into a major conflagration, if immediate action is not taken. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C244 Word: Confluence Meaning: The place where two rivers flow together and become one larger river Form: Noun Sentence: The Kumbh Mela is a major religious event in India, happening once every twelve years, at the confluence of the Ganga and the Yamuna, the two holiest rivers in India. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C245 Word: Conform Meaning: To obey or act in accordance with established rules Form: Verb Sentence: In an age when Indian women were expected to blindly conform to their husband's wishes, she took the audacious step of having an affair outside her marriage. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Conformist (n), Conformity (n), Conformance (n) Word ID: C246 Word: Confound Meaning: To confuse by being unexpected Form: Verb Sentence: The master batsman, by announcing his desire to retire at the prime of his career, has confounded the entire nation. Synonyms: Perplex, Discomfit Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C247 Word: Confront Meaning: To face bravely or threateningly Form: Verb Sentence: I had barely stepped out of the airport in the unfamiliar African country when a group of tough looking men confronted me and asked me if I wished to change my dollars to the local currency. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Confrontation (n)
Word ID: C248 Word: Confute Meaning: To prove to be wrong Form: Verb Sentence: The latest findings in the field of human genetics had effectively confuted the theory that racism stems from genetic differences between human beings. Synonyms: Disprove. Antonyms: Related Word: Confutation (n)
Word ID: C249 Word: Congeal Meaning: To change from a fluid to a solid, harden Form: Verb Sentence: Due to the sudden fall in temperature, the molten liquid began to congeal and form round yellow spots all over the surface of the white sheet. Synonyms: Solidify, Coagulate Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C250 Word: Congenial Meaning: Pleasant, In agreement with one's taste and nature Form: Adjective Sentence: Though the meeting was held in an apparently congenial atmosphere, anyone who observed closely would have felt the undercurrent of hostility between the two businessmen. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Congenially (adv)
Word ID: C251 Word: Congenital Meaning: Existing from birth (usu. a disease) Form: Adjective Sentence: That twisted thumb of his is a congenital defect - there's nothing that doctors can do about it. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Congenitally (adv)
Word ID: C252 Word: Conglomerate Meaning: (1) A large business organization comprising several distinct companies (2) Mass of different materials gathered together Form: Noun Sentence: (1) The three banks have decided to merge and form the largest financial conglomerate in the world. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Conglomeration (n) = Any mass of different things gathered together
Word ID: C253 Word: Congruent Meaning: Having the same shape and size as another or each other Form: Adjective Sentence: The exteriors of the two adjacent buildings have such congruent designs that I always get confused and enter the wrong one. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Congruence (n), Congruently (adv)
Word ID: C254 Word: Conifer Meaning: Cone-bearing plant Form: Noun Sentence: Coniferous trees on the hills have narrow, pointed leaves called needles so that the snow which falls on them can easily slip off. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Coniferous (adj)
Word ID: C255 Word: Conjecture Meaning: Formation of opinion without sufficient grounds, Guessing Form: Noun & Verb Sentence: My conjecture that the company would find itself in financial difficulties came true sooner than I had thought. Synonyms: Antonyms: Certainty Related Word: Conjectural (adj)
Word ID: C256 Word: Conjugal Meaning: Pertaining to marriage Form: Adjective Sentence: The prison allows conjugal visits thrice a week, when you can see a number of women outside the prison gates waiting to meet their prisoner husbands. Synonyms: Connubial Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C257 Word: Conjure Meaning: To cause to appear as if by magic, To practice magic. Also, to create in the mind Form: Verb Sentence: As soon as he came on to the stage, the magician conjured up a packet of toffees from his hat, and threw the toffees at the children to their utter delight. My visit to the old school conjured up lots of memories -- both pleasant and not-so-pleasant. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Conjurer (n)
Word ID: C258 Word: Connive Meaning: To work together for some illegal or fraudulent purpose Form: Verb Sentence: The policeman asserted with authority that the robbery could only have been committed with the connivance of an employee of the art gallery who was familiar with the layout of the gallery. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Connivance (n)
Word ID: C259 Word: Connoisseur Meaning: An expert on a subject, such as art or music, A person having deep knowledge on a particular subject Form: Noun Sentence: I'm no connoisseur of wines, but I know a good one when I taste one. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C260 Word: Connotation Meaning: Suggested or implied meaning of an expression Form: Noun Sentence: It was not appropriate for him to have used the word 'shrewd' to describe his predecessor -- that word has a distinctly negative connotation. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Connote (v), Connotative (adj)
Word ID: C261 Word: Connubial Meaning: Pertaining to marriage Form: Adjective Sentence: After leading a rather hectic life as a salesman for nearly five years, he has decided to get married and settle down to a life of connubial bliss. Synonyms: Conjugal Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C262 Word: Consanguineous Meaning: Having the same ancestor or lineage Form: Adjective Sentence: Though their consanguinity could not be established, everyone believed the two gentlemen had a common ancestor because of their close resemblance. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Consanguinity (n)
Word ID: C263 Word: Conscientious Meaning: (1) Showing great seriousness of purpose (2) Scrupulous, Obedient to conscience Form: Adjective Sentence: (1) I took a conscientious decision to visit my ailing grand uncle at least once a week, knowing that he had no children who could take care of him. (2) The old cab driver conscientiously returned the pouch containing over
1500 dollars to the young business executive who had accidentally forgotten it in his cab. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Conscientiousness (n), Conscientiously (adv)
Word ID: C264 Word: Conscript Meaning: Summon for compulsory military service Form: Verb Sentence: Some countries have a law by which as soon as a man turns 18, he is conscripted to serve in the army for a minimum period of two years. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Conscription (n)
Word ID: C265 Word: Consecrate Meaning: (1) To dedicate to sacred or religious use (2) To devote to a specific cause Form: Verb Sentence: She consecrated her whole life to the service of the poor and the destitute. Synonyms: Antonyms: Desecrate Related Word: Consecration (n)
Word ID: C266 Word: Consensus Meaning: A general agreement of opinion in a group Form: Noun Sentence: Even after discussing the issue for over three hours, the committee could not reach a consensus on who should lead the expedition. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C267 Word: Consequential Meaning: Important, Significant Form: Adjective Sentence: The committee took nearly two months to prepare its report on the next step in economic reforms, but nothing consequential has emerged from it. Synonyms: Antonyms: Nugatory Related Word:
Word ID: C268 Word: Conservatory Meaning: (1) A glass-house for growing plants (2) School of the fine arts (especially music or drama) Form: Noun Sentence: Being very fond of plants and greenery, he spends nearly three hours each day in the specially constructed conservatory adjacent to his room. Synonyms: Antonyms: Wastrel Related Word:
Word ID: C269 Word: Consign Meaning: (1) Deliver officially, Hand over (2) Entrust something to someone Form: Verb Sentence: (1) The goods have been consigned to you by a Lufthansa flight and should reach you by Friday. (2) After being implicated in a case of drug peddling, he was consigned to prison was six months. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C270 Word: Console Meaning: To give comfort in times of sadness Form: Verb Sentence: I tried to console Liz on her break up with her boyfriend, but she seems to have gotten over it pretty fast. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Consolatory (adj)
C271 Consolidate Combine into one whole, Unify. Also, strengthen Verb Conventional business logic says that before a company can embark on a growth path, it should concentrate on consolidating its area of operations.
Related Word: Consolidation (n)
Word ID: C272 Word: Consonance Meaning: Agreement, Harmony Form: Noun Sentence: The father and son duo run their garments business in absolute consonance; there's hardly ever a disagreement between them. Synonyms: Antonyms: Dissonance Related Word: Consonant (adj)
Word ID: C273 Word: Consort Meaning: To spend time in the company of (usu. used in a derogatory sense) Form: Verb Sentence: The actor is such a perfectionist that he has been consorting with drug addicts over the past few weeks to prepare himself for his next movie, in which he plays one of them. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C274 Word: Conspicuous Meaning: Clearly visible, Striking to the eye, Remarkable Form: Adjective Sentence: Her extraordinary height made her the most conspicuous person in the room. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Conspicuousness (n), Conspicuously (adv)
C275 Conspiracy Treacherous plot, Combination for unlawful purpose
Noun He was aghast to read the file, which revealed that there was a conspiracy against him to keep him out of the committee.
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Related Word: Conspirator (n), Conspiratorial (adj), Conspire (v)
Word ID: C276 Word: Consternation Meaning: Great surprise and anxiety or dismay Form: Noun Sentence: To his great consternation, his name did not figure in the list of participants even after he had deposited the requisite fee and submitted all the documents. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C277 Word: Constituent Meaning: Any of the parts that form a whole. Hence, being such a part Form: n & adj Sentence: The basic constituents of this mixture are ethyl alcohol and mint oil; the other ingredients are present in very small quantities. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C278 Word: Constraint Meaning: Anything that limits or restricts one's freedom of action Form: Noun Sentence: Because of the severe financial constraints on the company, the management decided to impose cost-cutting measures for everyone concerned. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Constrain (v)
Word ID: C279 Word: Construe Meaning: To explain or interpret in a particular way Form: Verb Sentence: He construed her blank stare as boredom and stopped telling her about his new bike. Synonyms: Antonyms: Misconstrue Related Word:
Word ID: C280 Word: Consummate Meaning: Complete, Perfect, Accomplish Form: adj & v Sentence: By winning the election from an area which is far away from his usual constituency, he has proved himself to be a consummate politician. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Consummation (n), Consummately (adj)
Word ID: C281 Word: Contagion Meaning: (1) Communication of disease from body to body (2) Any harmful influence that spreads from person to person Form: Noun Sentence: (1) Thinking that the disease may be contagious, she decided not to attend her classes till she was cured. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Contagious (adj)
Word ID: C282 Word: Contaminate Meaning: Pollute, Infect Form: Verb Sentence: The residents of the colony have complained to the civic authorities about the contaminated water supply, because of which several children in the colony have been taken ill. Synonyms: Antonyms: Purify Related Word: Contamination (n)
Word ID: C283 Word: Contemplate Meaning: Think deeply, Plan, Consider Form: Verb Sentence: The government is contemplating levying an additional surcharge on income tax to contribute to a disaster management fund, a decision that is bound to raise a lot of objections. Synonyms: Ruminate Antonyms: (Contemplated) : Random Related Word: Contemplation (n)
C284 Contemporaneous Existing or happening during the same period of time Adjective The two authors are not contemporaneous, but their writing styles are so similar that it appears as if it is the same person writing under two different names.
Related Word: Contemporaneity (n), Contemporaneously (adv)
Word ID: C285 Word: Contemporary Meaning: Belonging to the present time, Modern. Also, co-existent with someone Form: Adjective Sentence: Although written hundreds of years ago, the Bhagwad Gita, an Indian religious epic, has a message that is very relevant in the contemporary world. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C286 Word: Contempt Meaning: Utter lack of respect, Feeling that something or someone is completely worthless or unimportant Form: Noun Sentence: Her rude and authoritative nature was visible even as she was a child -- she used to treat her governess and other maid servants with utter contempt and disregard. Synonyms: Antonyms: Deference Related Word: Contemptible (adj) = deserving to be treated with contempt; Contemptuous (adj) = showing contempt
Word ID: C287 Word: Contend Meaning: (1) To struggle or compete against difficulties (2) To claim or state strongly Form: Verb Sentence: (1) As if driving on the hills by night was not enough, the driver had to contend against heavy rains and stormy conditions.(2) The lawyer strongly contended that his client had never even known the black mailer, let alone have a deal with him. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Contention (n)
Word ID: C288 Word: Contentious Meaning: Quarrelsome, likely to cause contention Form: Adjective Sentence: By making such a thoughtless statement to the press, the governor has unnecessarily converted a rather tame issue into a contentious one. Synonyms: Belligerent, pugnacious, bellicose. Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C289 Word: Contiguous Meaning: Touching or adjoining Form: Adjective Sentence: Our school building was contiguous to the cinema theater, so there were several cases of high school students absconding from classes to catch the latest Hollywood offering. Synonyms: Adjacent Antonyms: Remote Related Word: Contiguity (n), Contiguousness (n)
Word ID: C290 Word: Contingent Meaning: Dependent on, Conditional, Accidental Form: Adjective Sentence: Success of the Indian cricket team in its forthcoming series against Australia is almost totally contingent on the effectiveness of its bowlers -- unless they perform well, there's no way India can win. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Contingency (n), Contingently (adv)
C291 Contingent Group that makes up part of a gathering Noun As a matter of convention, the march past of teams at the opening ceremony of the Olympics is always led by the contingent from Greece, followed by the contingent from the host country.
Word ID: C292 Word: Contort Meaning: To twist or distort out of shape Form: Verb Sentence: The way gymnasts can contort their bodies with such ease sometimes makes me wonder whether their skeletal structure is the same as that of a normal human being. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Contortion (n)
Word ID: C293 Word: Contraband Meaning: Smuggled, illegal goods Form: Adjective Sentence: The police caught him red handed as he was trying to smuggle contraband currency into the country. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
C294 Contraption An awkward or old fashioned machine or device, esp. one that has not been of much use since long Noun If I had any idea how to use this strange mechanical contraption, I wouldn't be asking you for help.
Word ID: C295 Word: Contravene Meaning: To act in opposition to, Contradict, Oppose Form: Verb Sentence: The notice on the board clearly said that anyone found acting in contravention of the stated regulations will be debarred from membership of the club. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Contravention (n)
Word ID: C296 Word: Contretemps Meaning: Unfortunate or embarrassing occurrence Form: Noun Sentence: I had a slight contretemps with my neighbor over the height of our fence, but we're now back to friendly terms. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: Word:
C297 Contrite
Meaning: Form: Sentence: Synonyms: Antonyms:
Deeply and humbly sorry for one's wrong doing, Extremely repentant Adjective I had thought he would feel some guilt at having spoken so rudely with her, but rather than being contrite, he was behaving as if he had been aggrieved. Penitent
Related Word: Contrition (n), Contritely (adv)
Word ID: C298 Word: Contrived Meaning: Forced, Artificial, Not spontaneous Form: Adjective Sentence: Even though he speaks with an accent, there's nothing contrived about his behavior -- I can vouch for his genuineness. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Contrive (v), Contrivance (n)
Word ID: C299 Word: Contumacious Meaning: Exceedingly stubborn Form: Adjective Sentence: The stable-hand complained that for the last few days, the horse was being unreasonably contumacious -- it refused to eat anything and also not let anyone ride it. Synonyms: Recalcitrant Antonyms: Related Word: Contumacy (n), Contumaciously (adv)
C300 Contumely Abusive/offensive language or behavior Noun I had always thought him to be a gentle and good-natured soul, so was rather taken aback by his contumely, which I think was totally uncalled for.
Word ID: C301 Word: Contusion Meaning: Bruise, Injure by blow without breaking skin Form: Noun Sentence: My motorcycle skidded into a ditch on the highway, and I suffered a large contusion on my right shoulder. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C302 Word: Conundrum Meaning: Riddle, Any confusing situation Form: Noun Sentence: The interpretation of dreams remains a conundrum for psychoanalysts -- despite all the research that has gone into it, there's no acceptable model which can explain the phenomenon of dreams. Synonyms: Enigma Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C303 Word: Convene Meaning: To assemble for a meeting. Also, to call for such an assembly Form: Verb Sentence: The meeting has apparently been convened to declare the best performers for the year, but I suspect that the principal intends to make other important announcements. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Convention (n)
Word ID: C304 Word: Convention Meaning: (1) Formal assembly (2) Social or moral custom, Established practice Form: Noun Sentence: (1) The International Astronomers' convention will be held at the planetarium on Saturday, 24 February. (2) As a matter of convention, you are supposed to wear formal dark colored clothing at a funeral. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: (2) Conventional (adj)
Word ID: C305 Word: Converge Meaning: Approach, Tend to meet, Come together Form: Verb Sentence: The two streams of water approach each other from different directions, and finally converge near this town to form this river. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Convergence (n), Convergent (adj)
C306 Conversant Well acquainted Adjective I am not really conversant with the rules and regulations of this club, so I'm depending on you to explain them to me.
Related Word: Conversance (n)
C307 Converse Opposite, Contrary Adjective Even though he tried to convince us that his is a not-for-profit organization, the impression we got was just the converse.
Word ID: C308 Word: Convert Meaning: Person converted to religious faith or life Form: Noun Sentence: He was born a Hindu but became a convert to Buddhism at the age of twentytwo. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
C309 Convex Curving outward Adjective The normal magnifying glass is just a convex lens which makes an object looks larger than its actual size if viewed from a close distance.
Concave
Word ID: C310 Word: Conviction Meaning: (1) Proving or finding guilty (2) A strong belief Form: Noun Sentence: (1) He has a long record of previous convictions for stealing on impulse;
the first time he did it was when he was just fourteen. (2) He said it with so much conviction that there's no way I can doubt his sincerity. Synonyms: Antonyms: Acquisition Related Word:
C311 Convivial Festive, Giving a pleasant feeling of joy Adjective The convivial atmosphere at the party was briefly disrupted when Vivian and Leigh had a small dispute, but they soon made up and the party continued with the same enthusiasm and vigor.
Unsociable
Related Word: Conviviality (n), Convivially (adv)
Word ID: C312 Word: Convoluted Meaning: Coiled, Twisted Form: Adjective Sentence: Instead of the straight route that I usually take for my office, my colleague took me through a much longer, convoluted route. Synonyms: Complicated Antonyms: Related Word: Convolution (n)
Word ID: C313 Word: Copious Meaning: Plentiful Form: Adjective Sentence: This vocabulary building software makes copious use of sentences to make the students understand the meaning of difficult words. Synonyms: Abundant, Profuse Antonyms: Scarcity Related Word:
Word ID: C314 Word: Coquette Meaning: A woman who behaves flirtatiously Form: Noun Sentence: That flirtatious smile of hers is not meant just for you; she has a habit of behaving coquettishly towards all the members of the club. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Coquettish (adj), Coquettishly (adv)
Word ID: C315 Word: Cordial Meaning: Gracious, Warm and friendly Form: Adjective Sentence: The two families had perfectly cordial relations till about five years ago, but since then they have been involved in a property dispute which has made them bitter enemies. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Cordiality (n), Cordially (adv)
Word ID: C316 Word: Cordon Meaning: Projecting course of stone in wall, Chain of military posts, Continuous circle of persons Form: Noun Sentence: The assailant had almost managed to get past his cordon of security guards, when his cellular phone rang and gave him away. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C317 Word: Cornucopia Meaning: Horn overflowing with fruit and grain, A symbol of abundance Form: Noun Sentence: Having laid out a cornucopia of almost every kind of dish that the guests could possibly want, the hostess was very pleased with herself. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C318 Word: Corollary Meaning: Something that naturally follows from something else Form: Noun Sentence: History has shown that violence is a natural corollary of a revolutionary change in the society. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C319 Word: Corporal Meaning: Of the human body, Physical Form: Adjective Sentence: The principal had strictly warned the teachers against any kind of corporal punishment, yet Mr. Francis beat up the boy rather mercilessly with a wooden ruler. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C320 Word: Corporeal Meaning: Tangible, Of or for the human body Form: Adjective Sentence: His stint in the army had taught his to live with a minimum of corporeal needs -- physical luxuries and comforts meant little to him. Synonyms: Material Antonyms: Related Word:
C321 Corpulent Very fat Adjective His corpulence had become a cause of embarrassment for him; everywhere he went, he could hear little children looking at his huge belly with amazement. Rotund
Related Word: Corpulence (n)
C322 Corroborate To support or strengthen an idea or opinion Verb The fourth witness for the prosecution strongly corroborated what the earlier witnesses had stated, and the jury was quite convinced that the accused was indeed guilty of the crime.
Controvert
Related Word: Corroboration (n), Corroborator (n), Corroborative (adj)
Word ID: C323 Word: Corrode Meaning: Destroy by chemical action, Wear away Form: Verb Sentence: The metal sheet that covered the garden had corroded because of the effects of rain and sunshine, and the garden was itself in a ruin. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Corrosion (n), Corrosive (adj), Corrosively (adv)
Word ID: C324 Word: Corrugated Meaning: Wrinkled, Formed of wavelike folds Form: Adjective Sentence: A corrugated sheet of asbestos will not only prove stronger in the long run, it will also help water to drain through its grooves more easily. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Corrugation (n)
Word ID: C325 Word: Cortege Meaning: A group of attendants at a funeral. Also any procession Form: Noun Sentence: An endless array of cars formed a part of the cortege at his funeral, in addition to the many people who were walking in silence. Synonyms: Retinue Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C326 Word: Coruscate Meaning: To flash or glitter Form: Verb Sentence: The atmosphere in the room was enlivened by her coruscating smile; there was hardly a man who was not attracted towards her that evening. Synonyms: Sparkle Antonyms: Related Word: Coruscation (n)
Word ID: C327 Word: Cosmic Meaning: Pertaining to the universe. Also, extremely large Form: Adjective Sentence: Some people believe that what happens in their lives is influenced by great cosmic forces, over which they have no control. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Cosmically (adv)
Word ID: C328 Word: Cosmopolitan Meaning: (1) Consisting of people from various parts of the world (2) Broad-minded, showing wide experience of different people and places Form: Adjective Sentence: (1) Mumbai, the largest commercial center of India, is a cosmopolitan city where people from all parts of India have settled to earn a living. (2) Though she came from a small town, her cosmopolitan attitude helped her adjust to living in the huge city. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
C329 Coterie Set of persons associated by exclusive, shared interests Noun The President has himself inducted Sarah into the exclusive coterie of Senators who are supposed to be the eyes and ears of the President.
C330 Coterminous Having a common boundary Adjective US and Canada are coterminous countries, and many immigrants have used this to their advantage by illegally crossing the border to the US.
Antonyms: Related Word: Coterminously (adv)
C331 Countenance To give sanction or approval to Verb The Speaker of the Parliament has given a stern warning to all the members that he will no longer countenance such absenteeism from Parliamentary proceedings.
C332 Countenance Expression of the face Noun I could see from her dismayed countenance that she was quite upset about not accompanying his husband on the tour.
Admonition, Disapprove
Word ID: C333 Word: Countermand Meaning: Cancel, Revoke Form: Verb Sentence: A section of the voters complained about gross irregularities in the conduct of the elections, so the election commission decided to countermand the elections in the state. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C334 Word: Countervailing Meaning: Acting with an opposite effect Form: Adjective Sentence: It was the first time in eight years that someone had tried to take countervailing action against the dictatorial impositions of the committee secretary. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C335 Word: Coup Meaning: Violent or illegal change in government, Highly successful action or sudden attack Form: Noun Sentence: In what is being seen as a diplomatic coup, the finance ministers of the two countries have agreed to sign on an agreement involving the sale of armaments. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C336 Word: Coup d' etat Meaning: A political coup leading to a sudden overthrow of a government by force and violence Form: Noun Sentence: The coup d'etat took the monarch totally by surprise, as his own guards suddenly aimed their guns at him and the army general took charge of the kingdom. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C337 Word: Couple Meaning: Fasten, Link, Join, Unite Form: Verb Sentence: High inflation coupled with poor industrial growth has severely hurt the economy in the last two quarters. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C338 Word: Courtly Meaning: Dignified and polite Form: Adjective Sentence: Her courtly manners and pleasant way of speaking soon made her a very popular figure in the classroom. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Courtliness (n)
Word ID: C339 Word: Couture Meaning: Designing high quality fashionable clothes Form: Noun Sentence: In 1960, Pierre Cardin became the first couturier to design men's clothes; before that, all designers concentrated on women's clothing. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Couturier (n), Haute Couture [French term for 'High fashion']
Word ID: C340 Word: Covenant Meaning: Formal agreement between two or more people or groups Form: Noun & Verb Sentence: Though the landlord said that a formal agreement was not required, I insisted that we sign a written covenant. Synonyms: Pact, Contract, Treaty Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C341 Word: Covert Meaning: Secret, Hidden, Not openly shown or admitted Form: Adjective Sentence: He was assigned to a unit in the army that specialized in covert military operations, and such was the secrecy surrounding his work that even his wife was not aware of where he was posted. Synonyms: Antonyms: Overt Related Word:
Word ID: C342 Word: Covetous Meaning: Too eager for wealth or property or someone else's possessions Form: Adjective Sentence: The poor farmer's little children looked covetously at the beautiful toys and other goodies on display at the village fair. Synonyms: Avaricious Antonyms: Related Word: Covet (v), Covetousness (n), Covetously (adv)
Word ID: C343 Word: Cow Meaning: To control by threat or violence Form: Verb Sentence: Fear of unemployment has cowed the workers into unconditional acceptance of the company's plans. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C344 Word: Cower Meaning: To bend low and move back because of fear Form: Verb Sentence: At the sight of the ferocious dog, the cat cowered and ran for cover. Synonyms: Cringe Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C345 Word: Coy Meaning: (Pretending to be) shy or embarrassed Form: Adjective Sentence: When asked about her ambitions in life, the shy teenager coyly answered that she wished to be a film actress. Synonyms: Antonyms: Bold Related Word: Coyness (adj), Coyly (adv)
Word ID: C346 Word: Crabbed Meaning: Cramped or irregular handwriting that is difficult to read Form: Adjective Sentence: The letter was written in a crabbed handwriting making it very difficult for any of us to read. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
C347 Crass Very unrefined, Grossly insensible Adjective Though he was sincerely apologetic for his crass behavior at the party, she was not willing to forgive him saying that it was not the first time he had talked so rudely to her.
Antonyms:
Refined
Related Word: Crassness (n), Crassly (adv)
C348 Cravat A man's scarf, often worn in the open neck of a shirt in place of a necktie Noun He came dressed in a stylish cravat, instead of his usual sedate tie, and was looking handsome in a matching suit.
Word ID: C349 Word: Craven Meaning: Extremely cowardly Form: adj & n Sentence: The little pup of mine is such a craven that he runs to hide under the bed as soon as he hears an unfamiliar voice in the house! Synonyms: Pusillanimous Antonyms: Brave, Intrepid Related Word:
Word ID: C350 Word: Crche Meaning: A place where infants and children are cared for while their parents work Form: Noun Sentence: Most working parents have no option but to leave their infants in a crche while they go out to work. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Day-care center in America
Word ID: C351 Word: Credence Meaning: Belief, Acceptance as true Form: Noun Sentence: Saying that he could not give credence to my verbal complaint, the magistrate asked me to officially register the complaint on a signed letter-head. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C352 Word: Credibility Meaning: The quality of deserving belief and trust Form: Noun Sentence: Ever since we came to know about his achievements in the difficult markets of eastern Africa, his credibility among the company workers has increased tremendously. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Credible (adj)
Word ID: C353 Word: Credo/Creed Meaning: A formal statement of beliefs Form: Noun Sentence: The chairman insisted that each and every employee in the company should treat customer satisfaction as the most important credo of the company. Synonyms: Creed Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C354 Word: Credulous Meaning: Apt to believe anything without question Form: Adjective Sentence: He was so credulous that he believed each and every word of what the impostor said, and had almost told him his bank account details when I reached the scene. Synonyms: Nave. Antonyms: Related Word: Credulousness (n), Credulity (n), Credulously (adv)
Word ID: C355 Word: Crescendo Meaning: Increase in the volume or intensity in a musical passage, Climax Form: Noun Sentence: In the last few weeks, criticism against the Women's Bill has reached a crescendo and only a formal statement by the Prime Minister can help to curb it. Synonyms: Antonyms: Diminuendo Related Word:
Word ID: C356 Word: Crestfallen Meaning: Dejected, Having lost one's self-confidence Form: Adjective Sentence: Reaching my apartment, I was crestfallen to find that the closet in which I keep all my belongings had been ransacked. Synonyms: Dispirited Antonyms: Elated Related Word:
Word ID: C357 Word: Cretin Meaning: Mentally underdeveloped person Form: Noun Sentence: Looking at the exceedingly senseless behavior of my classmates, I felt at times that I belonged to a class of cretins. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Cretinous (adj)
Word ID: C358 Word: Crevasse Meaning: A deep, open crack, esp. in thick ice Form: Noun Sentence: Tragedy struck the Himalayan expedition on the sixth day, when one of the members slipped and fell into a crevasse. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C359 Word: Crevice Meaning: A narrow crack or opening, esp. in rock Form: Noun Sentence: With remarkable speed, the snake slithered into a small crevice between the rocks. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C360 Word: Cringe Meaning: (1) To bend in fear (2) To behave without self-respect in front of someone in a superior politician Form: Verb Sentence: (1) The little dog knows that its owner is angry with it and cringes in fear in a corner. (2) The photograph which showed him cringing in front of the powerful politician was splashed in the newspapers, much to his embarrassment. Synonyms: Cower, Truckle Antonyms: Related Word:
C361 Criterion Principle, Standard that a thing is judged by Noun The main criterion for evaluating the performance of a car is the capacity of its engine.
Related Word: Plural : Criteria
Word ID: C362 Word: Croesus Meaning: A very rich person Form: Noun Sentence: With the enormous amount of wealth that he has acquired through his trading operations, the magazine has rightly described him as a croesus. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C363 Word: Crotchety Meaning: Bad tempered Form: Adjective Sentence: Old Mr. Wilson turned crotchety at the very sight of Dennis, though the mischievous little boy was only too eager to spend time with him. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C364 Word: Crusty Meaning: Having a harsh, rough exterior or a curt, rough manner Form: Adjective Sentence: The journalist was rather disappointed at the crusty attitude of the socialite; he had expected to get an exciting interview with her but she answered all his questions in monosyllables. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
C365 Crux Crucial point Noun The panel of economists have unanimously concluded that the crux of the problem for India is its vast population, because of which the country's resources are always under constraint.
Word ID: C366 Word: Cryptic Meaning: Mysterious, Hidden, Secret Form: Adjective Sentence: I could not figure out anything from the cryptic responses she gave to my questions. Synonyms: Antonyms: Candid Related Word:
Word ID: C367 Word: Cubicle Meaning: Small chamber in an office etc. Form: Noun Sentence: All the employees in the company are assigned to an independent cubicle, equipped with a computer and a telephone. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C368 Word: Cuisine Meaning: Style of cooking Form: Noun Sentence: I could never adjust my taste buds to French cuisine, though I believe that some of the dishes are considered absolute delicacies. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C369 Word: Cul-de-sac Meaning: A blind alley, a passage or place with only one outlet Form: Noun Sentence: The police hunt for the absconding criminal in the streets of Rome ended in a cul-de-sac; it was reported that he was seen in a bar in Germany. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
C370 Culinary Relating to cooking Adjective Though I cannot boast about my culinary skills, I can definitely cook a decent meal for both of us.
Word ID: C371 Word: Cull Meaning: To choose or collect from a larger pool Form: Verb Sentence: He managed to cull all the information he needed from the Internet, and put together a report in just three hours. Synonyms: Glean Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C372 Word: Culminate Meaning: Attain the highest point, Climax, End Form: Verb Sentence: My arguments with my boss worsened with each passing day, and it all culminated in my being fired from the job. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Culmination (n)
C373 Culpable Deserving blame for a wrongdoing Adjective Holding the CEO of the company culpable for all that had happened, the judge ruled that the ultimate responsibility for all the operations of the company rested with him.
Related Word: Culpability (n), Culpably (adv)
C374 Culvert Artificial channel for water Noun The civic authorities have planned a comprehensive system of underground culverts in the city so as to improve its drainage system.
Word ID: C375 Word: Cumbersome Meaning: Heavy, Clumsy, Unwieldy Form: Adjective Sentence: The task appeared quite cumbersome to begin with, but once we got down to doing it. It was completed with relative ease. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C376 Word: Cumulative Meaning: Growing by addition Form: Adjective Sentence: The cumulative effect of using all these pesticides and fertilizers could be disastrous for the soil. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C377 Word: Cunctation Meaning: Delay Form: Noun Sentence: The winning team in the football match tried a lot of cunctative tactics towards the end of the game as it was leading by a solitary goal, but the rival team managed to score the equalizing goal. Synonyms: Procrastinate Antonyms: Related Word: Cunctative (adj)
C378 Cupidity Greed of gain Noun Her cupidity for diamond jewelry knew no bounds; she had over 100 diamond pendants and necklaces of various shapes and sizes, and was ready to buy more.
Altruism, Generosity
Word ID: C379 Word: Curator Meaning: Person in charge, Manager, Keeper, Custodian Form: Noun Sentence: The curator of this museum is a kindly old man who has held his position for nearly thirty years now, and can tell you in detail about each and every exhibit in the museum. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Curatorship (n)
Word ID: C380 Word: Curmudgeon Meaning: An ill-tempered, irritable person; esp., an elderly such man Form: Noun Sentence: The complaining old curmudgeon kept on pestering
the shopkeeper for nearly fifteen minutes, when the shopkeeper finally lost his patience. Synonyms: Codger Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C381 Word: Cursory Meaning: Casual, Hastily done Form: Adjective Sentence: A cursory examination of this report will not help you much, you need to read through it in detail. Synonyms: Antonyms: Detailed, Thorough Related Word: Cursorily (adv)
Word ID: C382 Word: Curtail Meaning: Shorten, Deprive of Form: Verb Sentence: My father has decided to slowly curtail his business operations, as he knows that neither my brother nor I am interested in doing the business. Synonyms: Antonyms: Lengthen Related Word: Curtailment (n)
Word ID: C383 Word: Curtsy Meaning: Feminine salutation made by bending knees and lowering body Form: Noun Sentence: Before being taken to the royal palace for an official visit, the school children were taught how to properly curtsy to the Queen. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Also spelt as curtsey
Word ID: C384 Word: Cygnet Meaning: A young swan Form: Noun Sentence: The beautiful cygnet ruffled its white feathers in the water.in a few weeks she would turn into a graceful swan. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: C385 Word: Cynic Meaning: A person who distrusts human motives and intentions at all times Form: Noun Sentence: A series of bitter experiences with those whom he thought were his friends had turned him into a hard-boiled cynic; he was not ready to trust any individual. Synonyms: Antonyms: Trust Related Word: Cynical (adj), Cynicism (n), Cynically (adv)
Word ID: C386 Word: Cynosure Meaning: The object of general attention, Center of attraction or admiration Form: Noun Sentence: At the party thrown by the industrial to celebrate his twenty-fifth anniversary, his exquisitely beautiful youngest daughter proved to be the cynosure of all eyes. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
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Word ID: D001 Word: Dabble Meaning: (1) Splash, Wet (oneself) (2) Work in a non-serious manner Form: v Sentence: (1) The little girls playfully dabbled their feet in the fast flowing river. (2) He dabbled in fashion designing for a while, then deciding that he did not have the flair for it, took to pursuing interior decoration. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dabbler (n) Word ID: D002 Word: Daft Meaning: Silly, foolish Form: adj. Sentence: It was a rather daft of him to drive at such high speed in wet weather; his stupidity could have cost him his life. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Daftness (n), Daftly (adv.) Word ID: D003 Word: Dainty Meaning: (1) Pretty and delicate (2) Difficult to please Form: adj. Sentence: (1) The dainty little girl had been brought up in such a protected environment that even at the age of 14, she found it difficult to cross the road by herself. (2) As a child, I used to be a very dainty eater; my mother used to spend long hours patiently trying to feed me and bearing with my fussy ways. Synonyms: (2) Fastidious Antonyms: Related Word: Daintiness (n), Daintily (adv.) Word ID: D004 Word: Dais Meaning: Low platform, esp. for high table Form: n Sentence: Even before the speaker could reach the dais to deliver his speech, a section of the crowd started shouting slogans against him. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D005 Word: Dally Meaning: (1) To consider, but not very seriously (2) Delay, Be slow or waste time Form: v Sentence: Don't dally over the question you cannot solve, just move on to the next question. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dalliance (n) Word ID: D006 Word: Dank Meaning: Unpleasantly wet and cold Form: adj. Sentence: As we moved further down the cave, the atmosphere became cooler and more dank, suggesting that a source of water was not far away. Synonyms: Antonyms: Dry Related Word: Dankness (n) Word ID: D007 Word: Dapper Meaning: Neat, Smart in appearance or movement Form: adj. Sentence: Dressed up for his first interview, Jasper looked trim and dapper in his new suit and his Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D008 Word: Dastardly Meaning: Cowardly and bullying Form: adj. Sentence: In the most dastardly act of cruelty, the terrorist group blindly fired on the wedding party, not sparing even the infants. Synonyms: Cowardly Antonyms: Heroic Related Word: Dastard (n) Word ID: D009 Word: Daub Meaning: (1) To cover with something soft and sticky, Smear (2) A small quantity of any soft and sticky substance like plaster, clay etc Form: v & n Sentence:
(1) Not knowing how to paint, he merely daubed the wall with paint; as a result, it looked worse than it did before. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D010 Word: Daunt Meaning: To discourage, intimidate or frighten Form: v Sentence: Though he has appeared twice for the GRE, getting a low score both the times, he is not daunted and is preparing to take the exam for the third time. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
D011 Dauntless Persevering, Bold adj. Exhausted in the battle which had now continued for over three months, the valiant soldiers went on fighting dauntlessly till the two nations decided to call a truce. Intrepid Timid
Related Word: Dauntlessly (adv.) Dauntlessness (n)
Word ID: D012 Word: Dawdle Meaning: To waste time in doing nothing, Act of dawdling; A dawdling person Form: v & n Sentence: The office was closed and I had nothing to do, so I lazily dawdled in front of the television all morning. Synonyms: Idle Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D013 Word: De jure Meaning: By right, legal Rightfully Form: adj. & adv. Sentence: During the political turmoil in the country after the coup, the army general called the shots and ran the government, but the Prime Minister remained the de jure head of state. Synonyms: Legitimate Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D014 Word: Deadlock Meaning: A situation in which agreement in an argument cannot be reached because neither side will change its demands or accept any of the demands of the other side. Form: v & n Sentence: The negotiations between the disputing parties reached a deadlock when neither was willing to budge from their respective stands. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D015 Word: Deadpan Meaning: Expressionless (face) Form: n Sentence: He had the remarkable ability to narrate the funniest of incidents with the most deadpan expression on his face. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
D016 Dearth Scanty supply of something n Though there was no dearth of milk in his house, he refused to give the crying child even a drop of it. Scarcity Superfluity, Plethora
Word ID: D017 Word: Debacle Meaning: (1) Sudden downfall, Rout, Stampede (2) Break up of ice in river; Sudden rush of water Form: n Sentence: (1) As if the 5-0 debacle that the school hockey team suffered in the match against the Riverdale team was not humiliating enough, they were subjected to another defeat by an unknown team in the next match they played. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D018 Word: Debase Meaning: Reduce in quality or value; Lower in quality Form: v Sentence: Even as the remixed versions of old songs are becoming increasingly popular among the youth today, the older generation considers them to be a debasement of good music of the yesteryears. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Debasement (n) Word ID: D019 Word: Debauched Meaning: Morally and physically ruined because of over indulgence in alcohol, sex, drugs, etc. Form: adj. Sentence: While the elder son of the family had left all worldly possessions for spiritual enlightenment, the younger son had fallen into bad company and had been debauched beyond repair. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Debauchery (n) Word ID: D020 Word: Debilitate Meaning: Enfeeble, to weaken Form: v Sentence: She never really recovered from the shock of the death of her husband, and gradually debilitated into a poor shadow of her former robust self. Synonyms: Antonyms: Strengthen Related Word: Word ID: D021 Word: Debonair Meaning: Friendly, Pleasant, Unembarrassed Form: adj. Sentence: All the nurses in the hospital wanted to be in the same shift as the debonair young doctor who had just joined the hospital, had charmed the ladies with his stylish ways and attractive looks. Synonyms: Antonyms: Awkward Related Word: Word ID: D022 Word: Debris Meaning: Scattered fragments, Wreckage Form: n Sentence: In a tragic accident, six children were killed when they were buried under the debris of the school
building which partially collapsed because of faulty construction. Synonyms: Rubble Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D023 Word: Debunk Meaning: To show that something is not as good as or not as true as it appears Form: v Sentence: In his article, the scientist has tried to debunk the widespread belief that the experiments in genetic cloning could lead to the creation of human life in a laboratory. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D024 Word: Debutante Meaning: Woman performer performing before public for first time Form: n Sentence: For a debutante, her dance performance was amazingly graceful; it was difficult to believe that it was the first time she was performing for an audience. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Debut (n) Word ID: D025 Word: Decadence Meaning: A process or period of falling, decay, degeneration Form: n Sentence: While the other states in the country are on the path to prosperity, this one particular state is moving in the opposite direction and is becoming decadent in all respects. Synonyms: Retrogression Antonyms: Related Word: Decadent (adj.) Word ID: D026 Word: Decapitate Meaning: (1) Behead (esp. as legal punishment) (2) Dismiss abruptly from office Form: v Sentence: (1) Since the bodies were found decapitated, the police found it very difficult to identify them. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Decapitation (n) Word ID: D027 Word: Decelerate Meaning: Make slower Form: v Sentence: The doctor said that his hectic pace of life was the main reason for the stress he was facing, and advised him to decelerate and take things easier. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Deceleration (n), Decelerator (n)
D028 Deciduous Falling off as of leaves, Shed leaves periodically or normally adj. The park was lined by series of deciduous trees, and it being autumn, there were hardly any leaves on them.
Word ID: D029 Word: Decimate Meaning: To destroy or kill a large proportion of Form: v Sentence: If this cholera epidemic is not contained within the next few days, it can decimate the
entire population of all these adjoining villages. Synonyms: Massacre, Slaughter Antonyms: Related Word: Decimation (n) Word ID: D030 Word: Decipher Meaning: Interpret secret code so as to understand it, Decode Form: v Sentence: Not being able to decipher the coded message they had intercepted, the German army officers decided to take the help of an expert from Italy, who was known for his encoding and deciphering skills. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Decipherable (adj.), Decipherment (n)
D031 Decomposition Decay n When the corpse was found by the police, decomposition had just begun to set in and the detective could establish the time of the murder.
Related Word: Decompose (v), Decomposer (n)
D032 Decorous Polite and well-behaved, proper and correct in a restrained or formal way adj. He is a picture of decorousness and obedience in front of his parents, but otherwise, he is one of the most ill-mannered child I've ever seen.
Improper
Related Word: Decorously (adv.), Decorousness (n)
Word ID: D033 Word: Decorum Meaning: Polite and decent behavior Form: n Sentence: The class teacher praised the students for maintaining decorum in the auditorium, and requested them to behave in the same way at all occasions. Synonyms: Seemliness Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D034 Word: Decoy Meaning: Something or someone used to trick or confuse others into doing something, Bait Form: n & v Sentence: The gang of thieves used an innocent looking young girl as a decoy to gain entry into their victims' households. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
D035 Decrepit Worn out by age, Enfeebled with age, Wasted adj. I found the former football coach in a rather decrepit condition, living all by himself in a small house and wearing shabby clothes.
Youthful
Related Word: Decrepitude (n)
D036 Decry Express strong disapproval of, Disparage v The Guardians of Culture society in England has severely decried the depiction of vulgarity in the London tabloids.
Condone
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Decry Express strong disapproval of, Disparage v The Guardians of Culture society in England has severely decried the depiction of vulgarity in the London tabloids.
Condone
Word ID: D037 Word: Deducible Meaning: Derived by reasoning Form: adj. Sentence: From the facts you've given to me, it is not deducible whether this investment is worthwhile; I will need more information. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Deduce (v) Word ID: D038 Word: Deface Meaning: To mar, disfigure or spoil something Form: v Sentence: Harold was fined 20 dollars for defacing the library books. Synonyms: Disfigure Antonyms: Related Word: Defaceable (adj.), Defacement (n) Word ID: D039 Word: Defame Meaning: Harm someone's reputation, or speak ill of Form: v Sentence: A group of Hindu fundamentalists has charged that the film defamed their religion, and have hence sought a ban on the exhibition of the film. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Defamation (n), Defamatory (adj.)
D040 Default 1) Fail to act or appear 2) That which exists or happens on its own, if not intentionally changed v&n (1) If you default on returning the payment on time, you are liable to pay a fine. (2) The computer program takes ABC as a default name for a user, so you will need to change it if you want your name to appear.
D041 Defeatist Pessimist, Person who expects to lose or fail and therefore does not really try n This defeatist attitude will get you nowhere; start believing in yourself and do not give up.
Related Word: Defeat (v & n), Defeatism (n)
Word ID: D042 Word: Defection Meaning: Desertion, Falling away from allegiance to party or duty Form: n Sentence: In order to curb the unhealthy political practice of people frequently leaving one political party to join another, the government is planning to implement an antidefection law. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D043 Word: Defer Meaning: 1) Give in respectfully, Submit 2) Put off, Postpone, Delay till later, Exempt temporarily Form: v Sentence: (2) The board meeting has been deferred till next Tuesday as the chairman is not well. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Deferment (n), Deferral (n), Deferrable (adj.) Word ID: D044 Word: Deference Meaning: Compliance with advice, Courteous regard for another's wish Form: n Sentence: In deference to Indian custom, they had to take off their shoes before entering the temple. Synonyms: Antonyms: Contempt Related Word: Word ID: D044 Word: Deference Meaning: Compliance with advice, Courteous regard for another's wish Form: n Sentence: In deference to Indian custom, they had to take off their shoes before entering the temple. Synonyms: Antonyms: Contempt Related Word: Word ID: D047 Word: Definitive Meaning: Final, Complete Form: adj. Sentence: Though I do not have a definitive solution to your problem, I think you can go through this document as it provides a temporary means of support. Synonyms: Decisive, Unconditional Antonyms: Related Word: Definitively (adv.) Word ID: D048 Word: Deflect Meaning: Bend aside, Turn aside Form: v Sentence: The little girl very cleverly deflected my question about the occupation of her father, asking me instead about the gadget in my hand. Synonyms: Deviate Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: D049 Word: Defoliate Meaning: To remove leaves, usu. by action of chemicals etc. Form: v Sentence: Fearing that the disease that had struck a part of his crop might spread to the entire field, the farmer decided to defoliate a large part of his crop. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Defoliant (adj. & n), Defoliation (n) Word ID: D050 Word: Defray Meaning: Pay the costs or expenses Form: v Sentence: The company agreed to defray all the expenses that I had incurred on the project, including the air fare. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Defrayable (adj.), Defrayal (n) Word ID: D051 Word: Deft Meaning: Neat, Skillful Form: adj. Sentence: Under the deft management of Mr. Steinwood, our company has registered a growth in sales of over 30%, more than double the targeted 15%. Synonyms: Dexterous Antonyms: Related Word: Deftly (adv.), Deftness (n) Word ID: D052 Word: Defunct Meaning: Dead, No longer in use or existence Form: adj. Sentence: Since we purchased this new washing machine which has a built in drier, our old machine has been lying defunct in the attic. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D053 Word: Degenerate Meaning: 1) Become worse, Deteriorate 2) Degenerate person or animal Form: adj. & n Sentence: What started off as a fine meaningful film inexplicably degenerated into a senseless potboiler. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Degeneracy (n) Word ID: D054 Word: Degradation Meaning: Debasement, Bringing into dishonor or contempt, Degeneration Form: n Sentence: With a sustained and concerted effort at planting trees and preserving forests, the government of this country has effectively managed to stem the environmental degradation of the last twenty years. Synonyms: Humiliation Antonyms: Related Word: Degrade (v), Degradable (adj.) Word ID: D055 Word: Dehydrate Meaning: Remove water from, Dry out, Lose water Form: v Sentence: After walking in the sun for nearly an hour, I was feeling quite dehydrated and was desperately looking for water to drink. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dehydration (n) Word ID: D056 Word: Deify Meaning: Turn into a god, Idolize, Regard as a god Form: v Sentence: In South India, film actors are deified to such an extent that one actress even has a temple exclusively devoted to her. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Deification (n) Word ID: D057 Word: Deign Meaning: Condescend, Think fit, Stoop Form: v Sentence: There's no way he could have deleted the files deliberately -- I know he would not deign to such low levels. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D058 Word: Delectable Meaning: Delightful, Delicious Form: adj. Sentence: For her most delectable performance in this unusual film about a mother and her spastic daughter, Florina Campbell, playing the daughter, has been nominated for an Oscar in the Best Actress category. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Delectably (adv.)
D059 Deleterious Harmful adj. Had I been aware of the deleterious effects of this medicine on the nervous system, I would never have recommended it to you.
Related Word: Deleteriously (adv.)
Word ID: D060 Word: Deliberate Meaning: 1) Consider, Think carefully 2) Intentional, Fully considered Form: v & adj. Sentence: (1) Mr. Bowler has asked me to deliberate over the proposal for a few days before giving a definitive answer.(2) Slowly and deliberately, he poured gasoline over the dossier of documents and set it alight. Synonyms: Antonyms: Haphazard Related Word: Deliberately (adv.), Deliberateness (n), Deliberation (n), Deliberative (adj.)
D061 Delineate Portray, Depict, Sketch v As a good manager, you should be able to clearly delineate the tasks for all your subordinates.
Related Word: Delineation (n), Delineator (n)
Word ID: D062 Word: Delirium Meaning: Mental disorder marked by confusion, Great excitement Form: n Sentence: Because of the high fever, he has now been in a state of delirium
for quite some time, mumbling incoherently even when he is asleep. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Delirious (adj.) Word ID: D063 Word: Deliverance Meaning: Release or rescue Form: n Sentence: Each year, hundreds of people gather in this church on Good Friday to pray to the Lord for deliverance from their sins. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Deliver (v)
D064 Delude Mislead, fool, dupe, gull v The thieves deluded the old woman into thinking that they had been sent by the telephone department to set right the faulty line. Cozen, Deceive
Related Word: Delusion (n)
Word ID: D065 Word: Deluge Meaning: Flood, Rush, Inundation Form: n & v Sentence: He let out a deluge of swear words at the peon for spilling ink on his shirt. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
D066 Delve Dig, Investigate v I had told you that delving into his past would be futile; he's got a very clean record behind him.
Word ID: D067 Word: Demagogue Meaning: A leader who influences the populace by appealing to prejudices and passion, Rabble-rouser Form: n Sentence: By instilling the fear of God in the innocent masses, the demagogue incited them to vote for his political party. Synonyms: Agitator Antonyms: Related Word: Demagogic (adj.), Demagoguery (n), Demagogy (n) Word ID: D068 Word: Demean Meaning: Degrade, Humiliate Form: v Sentence: Several women's organizations have severely criticized this advertisement, saying that it is demeaning to the dignity of women. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
D069 Demeanor Behavior, outward bearing or manner n There was nothing in his demeanor to suggest that he had been upset by the news of the stock market crash. Mien, Deportment.
Word ID: D070 Word: Demented Meaning: Insane, driven mad Form: adj. Sentence: She is so secretive that trying to get anything out of her can make any normal person demented. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dementedly (adv.), Dement (v) Word ID: D071 Word: Demolition Meaning: Destruction Form: n Sentence: The government has ordered to demolish all the unauthorized buildings and shops in the area. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Demolish (v) Word ID: D072 Word: Demur Meaning: To express disagreement or refusal to do something Form: v & n Sentence: I requested the professor to defer the last date for submitting the thesis, but he demurred saying that he has given enough time for completion of the report. Synonyms: Staid Antonyms: Related Word: Demurrant (n), Demurable (adj.) Word ID: D073 Word: Demure Meaning: Grave, Serious, Coy Form: adj. Sentence: As a child she used to be very quiet and shy; I clearly remember her sitting demurely in her mother's lap each time I saw her in the church. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Demurely (adv.), Demureness (n)
Word ID: D074 Word: Denigrate Meaning: Defame, Tarnish the reputation of Form: v Sentence: By indulging in such destructive activities, he is denigrating the name of his own family in the society. Synonyms: Malign, Slander, Traduce, Vilify, Calumniate Antonyms: Lionize Related Word: Denigrator (n), Denigration (n), Denigratory (adj.) Word ID: D075 Word: Denizen Meaning: Inhabitant, occupant. Also, an alien admitted to the rights of citizenship, a naturalized citizen Form: n Sentence: Rupert is among the longestserving denizens in this organization; he has been around for ever since I can remember. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Denizenship (n) Word ID: D076 Word: Denouement Meaning: Outcome, Final development of the plot of a play Form: n Sentence: In a most unexpected dnouement to the political drama that had continued for nearly two weeks, the leader of an insignificant political party was elected the Chief Minister, thanks to some last-moment secret deals. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D077 Word: Denounce Meaning: Condemn, Criticize Form: v Sentence: The government's decision to raise the income tax by as much as 10% has been severely denounced on all fronts. Synonyms: Antonyms: Condone Related Word: Denouncement (n) Word ID: D078 Word: Depict Meaning: Portray, Present in drawing or colors Form: v Sentence: M.F. Husain, the noted Indian painter, has depicted an Indian film actress as an Indian goddess in a series of his paintings. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Depictor (n), Depiction (n), Depictive (adj.) Word ID: D079 Word: Deplete Meaning: Reduce, Exhaust, Empty out Form: v Sentence: He has depleted all the money that he had borrowed from me, and is now back again asking for more. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Depletion (n) Word ID: D080 Word: Deplore Meaning: Regret, Disapprove of, grieve over Form: v Sentence: Even though she deplored her husband's decision to quit his job and shift to farming, she had no choice but to accept it. Synonyms: Bewail Antonyms: Related Word: Deplorable (adj.), Deplorably (adv.) Word ID: D081 Word: Deploy Meaning: Spread out (troops) in an extended line, bring into effective action Form: v Sentence: The general has called for the deployment of troops along the international boundary, fearing an attack from the other side. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Deployment (n),
D082 Deportation Official removal of a person from a country
n According to the laws of this country, a foreigner who has sought asylum in the country cannot be deported to his country till his case has been decided, which can take upto a year.
Related Word: Deport (v)
Word ID: D083 Word: Deportment Meaning: The way a person behaves, esp. the way he/she walks and stands Form: n Sentence: The young engineering graduates were given lessons in deportment by the company, since they were supposed to meet clients in the course of their work. Synonyms: Demeanor, Mien Antonyms: Related Word: Deport (v), Deportee (n) Word ID: D084 Word: Depose Meaning: Dethrone, Remove from office Form: v Sentence: Margaret Thatcher was deposed as a leader of the British Conservative Party in 1991. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Deposable (adj.) Word ID: D085 Word: Deposition Meaning: A written testimony given under oath, a sworn statement. Form: n Sentence: His deposition provided to the court clearly stated that his company had never conducted any overseas business, even though the records seized from the company premises reveal a different story. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D086 Word: Depravity Meaning: Extreme corruption, Wickedness, Moral perversion Form: n Sentence: In an act of utter depravity, he betrayed his brother at the hands of the criminal for a sum of $ 5000. Synonyms: Antonyms: Goodness Related Word: Deprave (v) Word ID: D087 Word: Deprecate Meaning: Express disapproval of, Protest against Form: v Sentence: The teacher gave the boys a deprecating glance and told them to be quiet. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Deprecation (n), Deprecative (adj.), Deprecatory (adj.) Word ID: D088 Word: Depreciate Meaning: Lessen in value Form: v Sentence: Over the last fifteen months, the value of the Canadian dollar has depreciated by nearly 20% against the US dollar. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Depreciatory (adj.), Depreciation (n) Word ID: D089 Word: Depredation Meaning: Despoiling, Plundering Form: n Sentence: These so called guardians of Indian culture have described the celebration of Valentine's Day as a depredation of the Indian soul, saying that such events can only spoil the ancient Indian culture. Synonyms: Destruction Antonyms: Restoration Related Word:
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D090 Deranged
Insane, Disturbed n Working in the lunatic asylum as a security guard took its toll on him and he himself became a little deranged after he retired.
Related Word: Derange (v), Derangement (n)
Word ID: D091 Word: Derelict Meaning: Abandoned, Negligent, Abandoned property or forsaken person Form: adj. & n Sentence: Forgotten by his relatives and having no children, his last few years were spent in misery as a derelict. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dereliction (n) Word ID: D092 Word: Deride Meaning: To make fun of, to treat scornfully, scoff at Form: v Sentence: Everyone present at the gathering derided him for his stupid comments; some even went to the extent of saying that he had lost his mental balance. Synonyms: Antonyms: Truculent Related Word: Derision (n), Derisive (adj.)
D093 Derisory An very small amount, not worth consideration adj. They are paid a derisory amount for all the hard work they do; but because of their inability to do anything else, they have not choice but to continue. Ironical
Word ID: D094 Word: Derivative Meaning: Unoriginal, Derived from another source Form: adj. & n Sentence: His paintings are terrible derivatives of the works of great masters such as Dali and Rembrandt. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Derive (v), Derivation (n)
Word ID: D095 Word: Dermatologist Meaning: One who studies the skin and its diseases Form: n Sentence: Since the blisters on his left hand had begun to itch badly, he finally decided to consult a dermatologist. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dermatitis (n), Dermatology (n) Word ID: D096 Word: Derogate Meaning: To detract, Take away a part from a whole Form: v Sentence: Seeing that I was over-burdened, my boss decided to derogate some of the work he had initially assigned to me and did it himself. Synonyms: Antonyms: Praise Related Word: Derogation (n) Word ID: D097 Word: Desecrate Meaning: Deprive of sacred character; Outrage Form: v Sentence: The tribal chief ruled that the foreigner, by clicking a photograph of their deity, had desecrated their religion and would be punished. Synonyms: Sully Antonyms: Consecrate Related Word: Desecration (n), Desecrator (n) Word ID: D098 Word: Desiccate Meaning: Take out moisture from something in order to preserve it, to dry thoroughly. Form: v Sentence: The old sailor's skin had become wrinkled and desiccated from years of being out in the sun and the wind. Synonyms: Antonyms: Inundate Related Word: Desiccant (n), Desiccation (n), Desiccative (adj.)
D099 Desolate 1) Lonely, Left alone, A barren state 2) Depopulate, make wretched adj. & v The sudden demise of her husband left her in a desolate state, until her younger daughter came to live with her.
Related Word: Desolation (n)
Word ID: D100 Word: Desperado Meaning: A desperate criminal or law breaker Form: n Sentence: Knowing that there were not too many places to hide, the desperado forcibly entered an apartment, took its inmates captive, and threatened to kill them if he was hunted by the police. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Desperate (adj.) Word ID: D101 Word: Despise Meaning: Look on with scorn, Regard as worthless or distasteful Form: v Sentence: I really despise the way he blindly goes after money; I can never think of being so materialistic. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: D102 Word: Despoil Meaning: Plunder, Deprive of all possessions Form: v Sentence: The Huns repeatedly attacked India from the north-west side, despoiling the towns, looting the wealth and spreading death and destruction all over. Synonyms: Pillage, Spoliation, Rapine, Forage Antonyms: Related Word: Despoiler (n), Despoilment (n), Despoliation (n) Word ID: D103 Word: Despondent Meaning: Depressed, Gloomy Form: adj. Sentence: Why are you looking so despondent? Cheer up! Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Despond (v & n), Despondency (n), Despondently (adv.) Word ID: D104 Word: Despot Meaning: A Harsh and absolute ruler, Tyrant Form: n Sentence: As opposed to his predecessor who was a cruel despot, the new king was kind and concerned about the welfare of his people. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Despotic (adj.), Despotically (adv.) Word ID: D105 Word: Destitute Meaning: Extremely poor, Without resources Form: adj. Sentence: The heavy losses he incurred on the share market as well as in his own business left him destitute and impoverished; he had no option but to plead before his elder brother for a loan. Synonyms: Antonyms: Affluent Related Word: Destitution (n)
D106 Desultory Going from one subject to another aimlessly, Disconnected adj. I went to him hoping to get a lot of knowledge on the subject of his specialization; however, he disappointed me by just making a desultory conversation of hardly any relevance. Unmethodical Systematic
Word ID: D107 Word: Dtente Meaning: Easing of strained relations esp. between two states Form: n Sentence: For the first time in nearly three decades, the two warring nations seem to be heading towards a dtente; as recent gestures from both sides point to a softening of the earlier hard stance. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D108 Word: Deterrent Meaning: Something that discourages, Hindrance Form: adj. & n Sentence: Advocates of capital punishment have often argued that the fear of death can
prove to be a deterrent against crime, so it should not be altogether done away with in our legal system. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Deterrence (n) Word ID: D109 Word: Detonate Meaning: To cause to explode Form: v Sentence: The police are not ready to accept the theory that the bomb was detonated from a distant location by a remote device. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Detonation (n), Detonator (n) Word ID: D110 Word: Detract Meaning: To take away, To make something less valuable or less deserving of admiration Form: v Sentence: She is so naturally beautiful that the heavy make-up only detracts from her beauty. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Detraction (n), Detractive (adj.) Word ID: D111 Word: Detrimental Meaning: Harmful, Damaging Form: adj. Sentence: That smoking is harmful is a well known fact, what is not so well known that it is detrimental even to the life of the unborn child or the fetus. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Detrimentally (adv.), Detriment (n) Word ID: D112 Word: Deviate Meaning: Turn away from, Depart, Diverge Form: v Sentence: The residents of this hostel are expected to strictly adhere to the routine laid out for them, and not deviate from it in any respect. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Deviant (n & adj.), Deviance (n), Deviancy (n) Word ID: D113 Word: Devious Meaning: Roundabout, Erratic, Not straightforward Form: adj. Sentence: When a straightforward interrogation did not help, he resorted to all sorts of devious means, including blackmail, to get out the truth from her. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Deviously (adv.), Deviousness (adj.) Word ID: D114 Word: Devise Meaning: Think up, Invent, Plan Form: v & n Sentence: Within two weeks, the team of professionals drawn from various fields was able to devise a comprehensive plan for tackling the problem of rising pollution levels in the city. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Devisable (adj.) Word ID: D115 Word: Devoid Meaning: Lacking, Destitute Form: adj. Sentence: What makes her acting look so good is that it is completely devoid of any theatricality and her expressions are completely natural. Synonyms: Antonyms: Replete Related Word: Word ID: D116 Word: Devolve Meaning: Transfer or be passed on Form: v Sentence: The basic problem with the new manager is that he just does not know how to devolve responsibility to his juniors, and wants to do everything on his own. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Devolution (n) Word ID: D117 Word: Devotee Meaning: Enthusiastic follower Form: n Sentence: Devotees of Lord Ganesha, the Indian God, gather on the banks of this river in July every year and celebrate the festival with great religious fervor. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Devote (v), Devotion (n)
Word ID: D118 Word: Devout Meaning: Religious, Pious Form: adj. Sentence: Being a devout Muslim, he makes it a point to offer his prayers five times a day despite his busy schedule. Synonyms: Antonyms: Impious Related Word: Devoutness (n), Devoutly (adv.) Word ID: D119 Word: Dexterous Meaning: Deft, Neat-handed, Mentally adroit, Skillful Form: adj. Sentence: With a few dexterous strokes of his paintbrush, the master artist, performing as if he were a magician, transformed the sickly looking figure on the canvas into an imperious prince. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dexterity (n), Dexterously (adv.)
D120 Diabolical Devilish, Atrociously cruel or wicked adj. The boy could no longer tolerate the diabolical treatment meted out to him by his master, and ran away. Fiendish Seraphic
Related Word: Diabolic (adj.), Diabolically (adv.)
Word ID: D121 Word: Diagnosis Meaning: Identification of disease by means of patient's symptoms Form: n Sentence: The doctor has made an initial diagnosis, but has also asked me to take the opinion of a specialist. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Diagnose (v), Diagnostic (adj. & n), Diagnostically (adv.) Word ID: D122 Word: Dialectic Meaning: 1) Art of logical disputation, Testing of truth by discussion 2) Criticism dealing with metaphysical contradictions and their solutions Form: n & adj. Sentence: To solve the case, the detective took a dialectic approach, testing all opposing views against one another till finally reaching a conclusion. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dialectician (n), Dialectical (adj.)
D123 Diaphanous Transparent, So delicate and thin that light can pass through it adj.
Sentence: Synonyms: Antonyms:
I caught a glimpse of the girl through her diaphanous veil, and what I saw was a picture of exquisite beauty.
Related Word: Diaphanously (adv.)
Word ID: D124 Word: Diatribe Meaning: Violent verbal attack, Denunciation Form: n Sentence: As expected, the opposition leader launched a diatribe against the government's finance policies almost as soon as he started his speech. Synonyms: Inveigh Antonyms: Praise Related Word: Word ID: D125 Word: Dichotomy Meaning: Split, Division into two Form: n Sentence: The dichotomy between what he says and what he does is sometimes so glaring that I sometimes wonder whether he is mentally a little fragile. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dichotomic (adj.), Dichotomous (adj.), Dichotomize (v)
D126 Dictum Authoritative and weighty statement, Formal saying n Just Do It, apart from being a popular commercial slogan, is also very much an American dictum, which has influenced a large number of young people over the years. Maxim
Word ID: D127 Word: Didactic Meaning: Meant to instruct, Having the manner of a teacher Form: adj. Sentence: In many schools, traditional didactic teaching has been replaced by an approach which allows children to discover things for themselves. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Didactically (adv.), Didacticism (n) Word ID: D128 Word: Diffidence Meaning: Shyness, Excessively modest Form: n Sentence: At first, she was extremely diffident about teaching a class of college students, but gained confidence almost as soon as she started her class. Synonyms: Bashful Antonyms: Boldness Related Word: Diffident (adj.), Diffidently (adv.)
Word ID: D129 Word: Diffuse Meaning: 1) Send forth, Spread out 2) Not concise, not concentrated, Rambling Form: v & adj. Sentence: In addition to being a source of information, the Internet can also be an excellent means of diffusion of learning and education across geographical borders. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Diffusely (adv.), Diffuseness (n), Diffusible (adj.), Diffusive (adj.), diffusion (n) Word ID: D130 Word: Digression Meaning: Wandering away from the subject, Depart from the main subject temporarily in speech or writing Form: n Sentence: I did not like her way of teaching because her lecture had too many digressions; she kept on wandering to various subjects, most of them not relevant to the central idea of her topic. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Digress (v), Digressive (adj.) Word ID: D131 Word: Dilapidated Meaning: In poor condition because of age and/or lack of care Form: adj. Sentence: Except for the dilapidated old chair that was still intact, most of the other furniture in the room was broken or had simply wasted away. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dilapidation (n) Word ID: D132 Word: Dilate Meaning: Expand, Widen, Enlarge, Make or become wider Form: v Sentence: The pupils of the eye become small as soon as light falls on them, whereas darkness makes them dilate. Synonyms: Antonyms: Narrow Related Word: Dilation (n) Word ID: D133 Word: Dilatory Meaning: Delaying, Tending to slow down action Form: adj. Sentence: The heavy lunch had a dilatory effect on my pace of work, and I could not complete the task by the evening as I had planned. Synonyms: Cunctative, Fabian Antonyms: Expediting Related Word: Dilatorily (adv.), Dilatoriness (n) Word ID: D134 Word: Dilemma Meaning: Problem, Argument forcing opponent to choose one of two alternatives Form: n Sentence: Now that I have got another offer of employment, which sounds as good as the earlier one, I am in a dilemma as to which one to choose. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D135 Word: Dilettante Meaning: Person who dabbles in a subject for pleasure, An amateur Form: n Sentence: Twenty year ago, she had started off as a dilettante, occasionally playing the violin at informal gatherings; today she is among the most acknowledged exponents of the instrument. Synonyms: Antonyms: Professional Related Word: Dilettantish (adj.), Dilettantism (n) Word ID: D136 Word: Diligence Meaning: Steadiness of effort, Persistent hard work Form: n Sentence: The lawyer diligently pursued the case for nearly three months, discovering in the process certain startling facts about the death of the old doctor. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Diligent (n), Diligently (adv.) Word ID: D137 Word: Dilute Meaning: Make less concentrated, Reduce in strength by adding water or other solvent; Weakened Form: v & adj. Sentence: The company took a series of measures, including an announcement on television, to dilute the public fears about the safety of its new drug. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dilution (n)
Word ID: D138 Word: Diminutive Meaning: Remarkably small Form: adj. & n Sentence: The baby monkey gathered the peanuts in its diminutive hands, not able to pick up more than two or three, and obediently gave them to its mother. Synonyms: Exiguous. Antonyms: Related Word: Diminutival (adj.), Diminutively (adv.), Diminutiveness (n), Diminution (n) Word ID: D139 Word: Din Meaning: Continued confused stunning or distracting noise Form: n & v Sentence: There was no way that I could hear the telephone ring above the din created by the children in the living room. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D140 Word: Dinghy Meaning: Small boat Form: n Sentence: They cast anchor about a mile from the shore and reached the mainland on a dinghy. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D141 Word: Dingy Meaning: Dark and dirty Form: adj. Sentence: The lawyer's chamber was a small, dingy room, poorly ventilated, with books and legal documents occupying most of its space. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dingily (adv.)
D142 Diorama Representation of scene with three dimensional figures, viewed through a window etc. n The museum in Paris has a spectacular diorama of the storming of the Bastille prison.
Related Word: Dioramic (adj.)
D143 Dire Dreadful, Calamitous adj.
The rogue threatened the family of dire consequences if they reported the kidnapping to the police.
Related Word: Direly (adv.)
Word ID: D144 Word: Dirge Meaning: A song or a poem of grief or of lamentation for the dead. Form: n Sentence: As soon as the hospital authorities formally announced the passing away of the head of state, the television and radio stations in the country started playing a mournful dirge. Synonyms: An elegy, A threnody Antonyms: Paean Related Word: Word ID: D145 Word: Disabuse Meaning: Undeceive, Disillusion, Correct a false impression Form: v Sentence: I always thought that those two were sworn enemies, but seeing them behave in such a friendly manner has disabused me of my notion. Synonyms: Antonyms: Deceive Related Word: Word ID: D146 Word: Disaffected Meaning: Discontented, Disloyal Form: adj. Sentence: The management of the company has blamed the slowdown in production on disaffected workers, stating that it has taken steps to please the workers as far as possible, but the union leaders are not being sensible in their demands. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Disaffection (n) Word ID: D147 Word: Disapprobation Meaning: Disapproval, Condemnation Form: n Sentence: The Chief Minister has expressed his strong disapprobation at the misutilization of the funds at the village level. Synonyms: Antonyms: Accolade Related Word: Disapprobative (adj.), Disapprobatory (adj.), Disapprove (v) Word ID: D148 Word: Disarray Meaning: Disorderly or untidy state Form: n Sentence: The extensive destruction to property because of the earthquake has caused complete disarray in the central budget for the next financial year; the government will have to find new ways to generate funds for the rehabilitation of the area. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D149 Word: Disavow Meaning: To refuse to claim knowledge of or responsibility for something Form: v Sentence: The company was quick to disavow the rumor that it had plans to take over a loss-making production unit. Synonyms: Abnegation Antonyms: Related Word: Disavowal (n) Word ID: D150 Word: Disband Meaning: Dissolve, Disperse Form: v Sentence: The day the three-member team was supposed to disband after the completion of the task came the news that they had been assigned another project and would have to work together for another three months. Synonyms: Antonyms: Rally Related Word: Disbandment (n)
Word ID: D151 Word: Disburse Meaning: Pay out Form: v Sentence: The 2nd working day of each month was the official day for the disbursement of wages, and it was also the day when the attendance in the factory was at a maximum. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Disbursal (n), Disbursement (n) Word ID: D152 Word: Discernible Meaning: Distinguishable, Perceivable Form: adj. Sentence: There is no discernible difference between these two paintings, and had you not told me, I could never have made out which one was the fake. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Discern (v), Discernment (n), Discerning (adj.) Word ID: D153 Word: Disclaim Meaning: Disown, Renounce legal claim to Form: v Sentence: The management has disclaimed all responsibility for the accident in the factory, saying that the worker who was injured had come to the factory in an intoxicated state. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D154 Word: Disclose Meaning: Make known Form: v Sentence: Unlike any other murder mystery, the identity of the killer is disclosed right at the beginning in this book, yet it makes for engrossing reading because of the way the detective goes about unraveling the motive and the method of the murder. Synonyms: Reveal Antonyms: Related Word: Disclosure (n) Word ID: D155 Word: Discomfit Meaning: To make someone feel uncomfortable or embarrassed Form: v Sentence: She was discomfited by the presence of several tough looking men in the compartment, but managed to keep a brave front. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Discomfiture (n) Word ID: D156 Word: Disconcert Meaning: Confuse, Upset, Derange, Spoil Form: v Sentence: It was rather disconcerting to realize that the supposedly brand new refrigerator I had purchased had previously been used by someone. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Disconcertion (n), Disconcertment (n) Word ID: D157 Word: Disconsolate Meaning: Sad, Disappointed, Forlorn, Inconsolable Form: adj. Sentence: She was rather disconsolate at having lost such a wonderful opportunity to win the award, and everyone gathered around her trying to console her saying that she will surely get another chance. Synonyms: Antonyms: Joyous Related Word: Disconsolately (adv.), Disconsolateness (adj.) Word ID: D158 Word: Discord Meaning: Lack of harmony, disagreement Form: n & v Sentence: According to Indian historians, the seeds of discord between India and Pakistan were sown by the British when they left undecided the status of the state of Kashmir. Synonyms: Antonyms: Unanimity, Unison, Comity Related Word: Discordance (n), Discordancy (n), Discordant (adj.), Discordantly (adv.) Word ID: D159 Word: Discourse Meaning: Speak or write in length on a subject. Also, any formal discussion. Form: v & n Sentence: Many TV channels telecast a religious discourse in the morning, in which a religious spokesperson speaks about the benefits of spiritual pursuit. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: D160 Word: Discredit Meaning: Defame, Destroy confidence in, Disbelieve Form: v & n Sentence: However hard his employers tried to discredit him for his achievements, the prospective employed recognized his worth and offered him a plum job. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Discreditable (adj.), Discreditably (adv.) Word ID: D161 Word: Discreet Meaning: Tactful in dealing with others. Also, done quietly, without coming in notice of others Form: adj. Sentence: Someone discreetly passed a note into my hand as I was reading my speech; I don't think anyone in the crowd would have noticed. Synonyms: Prudent, Judicious Antonyms: Related Word: Discreetly (adv.) Word ID: D162 Word: Discrepancy Meaning: Lack of consistency, Difference Form: n Sentence: There was a minor discrepancy in the report he submitted to me on the performance of the company, but I let it pass because the overall presentation of the report was excellent. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Discrepant (adj.) Word ID: D163 Word: Discrete Meaning: Separate, Individually distinct Form: adj. Sentence: The veteran industrialist divided his company into three discrete divisions, which would be independently handled by each of his three sons. Synonyms: Antonyms: Continuous Related Word: Discretely (adv.), Discreteness (n), Discretion (n) Word ID: D164 Word: Discriminate Meaning: To be prejudiced, Unreasonably favor one side Form: v Sentence: It hurt her bitterly when she realized that her parents discriminated between her brother and her, punishing here more severely for a similar fault. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Discriminatory (adj.), Discriminative (adj.), Discrimination (n), Discriminator (n) Word ID: D165 Word: Discriminating Meaning: Able to observe fine points or differences Form: adj. Sentence: Indian marketers have now learnt that the consumers have become very discriminating, and a poor quality product will not sell however well it has been marketed. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D166 Word: Discursive Meaning: Rambling, not keeping to the main subjects, wandering from the main point Form: adj. Sentence: That was among the most discursive lectures I've ever heard; he spoke on everything except the topic he was supposed to speak on. Synonyms: Digressive Antonyms: Related Word: Discursively (adv.), Discursiveness (n) Word ID: D167 Word: Disdain Meaning: View with scorn or contempt Form: n & v Sentence: With utter disdain for his feelings, she tore the card he had given to her into shreds. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Disdainful (adj.), Disdainfully (adv.), Disdainfulness (n) Word ID: D168 Word: Disembark Meaning: Go ashore, Unload cargo from a ship Form: v Sentence: The captain of the ship requested all the passengers to wait for his signal before beginning to disembark from the ship. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Disembarkation (n)
Word ID: D169 Word: Disenfranchise Meaning: Deprive of a civil right Form: v Sentence: The Parliament is considering the passing of a law that will disenfranchise all those who have a proven criminal record, making them illegible to vote in the elections. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
D170 Disengage Separate, Disconnect v&n Over the last few weeks, ever since I have heard that the company may be closing down I have become rather disengaged from my work. Uncouple
Related Word: Disengagement (n)
Word ID: D171 Word: Disfigure Meaning: Mar beauty of, Deform Form: v Sentence: The statue excavated at the archeological site has only been slightly disfigured despite being buried under the earth for over a thousand years. Synonyms: Deface Antonyms: Related Word: Disfigurement (n) Word ID: D172 Word: Disgorge Meaning: Surrender something, Eject, Vomit Form: v Sentence: The child had accidentally swallowed the key, so the doctor tried to make him disgorge it by administering him a mild medicine to induce vomit. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D173 Word: Disgruntled Meaning: Discontented, Moody, Sulky Form: adj. Sentence: I don't see a reason why you are so disgruntled with your job; you get such a good salary! Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Disgruntleness (n) Word ID: D174 Word: Dishabille Meaning: The state of being partially or negligently dressed Form: n Sentence: Feeling the tremors of the earthquake, people of the colony rushed out of their houses, many of them in a state of dishabille. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D175 Word: Dishearten Meaning: Discourage, Cause to lose courage or hope Form: v Sentence: Please don't be disheartened with your low GRE score; we know you have the potential to do well so you can always try again. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Disheartenment (n)
Word ID: D176 Word: Disheveled Meaning: Untidy, Unkempt Form: adj. Sentence: Visiting his residence early in the morning, I was a little surprised to find him in a disheveled state as he is usually so well dressed when I see him in the office. Synonyms: Antonyms: Tidy Related Word: Dishevelment (n) Word ID: D177 Word: Disinclination Meaning: Absence of liking or willingness Form: n Sentence: I expressed my disinclination to continue as the secretary of the housing society, saying that I had been too involved in my personal work to handle the job well. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Disincline (v) Word ID: D178 Word: Disingenuous Meaning: Lacking sincerity, Frankness or simplicity, Not straightforward Form: adj. Sentence: The salesman was clearly being disingenuous, giving me the impression that the car was of 1998 make whereas I clearly knew that it was of an earlier make. Synonyms: Deceitful Antonyms: Related Word: Disingenuously (adv.) Word ID: D179 Word: Disinter Meaning: Dig up, Unearth Form: v Sentence: Left with no other option, the court made the rather unusual decision to disinter the dead body from its gave and have a DNA test conducted on it to firmly establish its identity. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Disinterment (n) Word ID: D180 Word: Disinterested Meaning: Unbiased and impartial Form: adj. Sentence: As far as I know, the judge is absolutely disinterested and will give a fair hearing to both the parties. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Disinterestedly (adv.), Disinterestedness (n) Word ID: D181 Word: Disjoint Meaning: To Dislocate, Disconnect Form: v Sentence: He could only give a rather sketchy and disjointed account of the incident, despite the fact that he had seen it with his own eyes. Synonyms: Antonyms: Connect Related Word: Word ID: D182 Word: Dislodge Meaning: Remove, Turn out Form: v Sentence: With his excellent series of scores in recent matches, Steve Waugh of Australia has dislodged Sachin Tendulkar of India from the position of the best batsman in the world. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dislodgment (n) Word ID: D183 Word: Dismantle Meaning: Take apart Form: v Sentence: The engineers dismantled the engine of the large vehicle to see what the problem was, and found that a valve was missing. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dismantelment (n) Word ID: D184 Word: Dismember Meaning: Cut into small parts Form: v Sentence: In the gruesome murder case, the murderer had killed his victim, dismembered the body, and buried each part of the body in a separate location on the field. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dismemberment (n) Word ID: D185 Word: Disparage Meaning: To speak or treat with disrespect or contempt Form: v Sentence: The teacher disparaged him in front of the whole class, saying that he was a good for nothing Synonyms: Belittle. Antonyms: Complement, Eulogize Related Word: Disparagement (n)
D186 Disparate Basically different, Unrelated adj. & n Though they came from the most disparate of backgrounds -- one from a wealthy business family and the other the son of a humble farmer -- they remained the best of friends throughout their lives.
Related Word: Disparately (adv.), Disparateness (n), Disparity (n)
Word ID: D187 Word: Dispassionate Meaning: Free from emotions, Calm, Impartial Form: adj. Sentence: Prone to being emotional like all human beings, it sometimes becomes very difficult for a judge to give a dispassionate hearing to a court case involving human issues. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dispassionately (adv.), Dispassionateness (n) Word ID: D188 Word: Dispatch Meaning: 1) Send off to a destination 2) Speed and effectiveness Form: v & n Sentence: (1) The goods were dispatched from the port on Tuesday, and should arrive at the destination by Sunday. (2) The children finished their assignments with great dispatch, since their teacher had promised to tell them a story as soon as they finished their task. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D189 Word: Dispel Meaning: Scatter, Drive away, Cause to vanish Form: v Sentence: If I had any doubts about his sincerity towards his job, they were dispelled when I saw him working for nearly 24 hours at a stretch in order to complete the assignment I had given to him. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D190 Word: Disperse Meaning: Throw or send in different directions Form: Sentence: When the protesters did not disperse even after the police had used tear gas, the administration had no option but to resort to firing in the air. Synonyms: Scatter Antonyms: Focus Related Word: Dispersal (n), Dispersion (n), Dispersive (adj.) Word ID: D191 Word: Dispirited Meaning: Dejected, Lacking hope Form: adj. Sentence: I had always found him to be active and cheerful, so was quite surprised to find him sitting dispirited and dull. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dispirit (v) Word ID: D192 Word: Disquisition Meaning: Long, elaborate speech or writing Form: n Sentence: After a lengthy disquisition on the ill-effects of genetic manipulation, the speaker
went on to demonstrate some photographs that made sent shivers down the spine of the audience. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Disquisitional (adj.) Word ID: D193 Word: Dissection Meaning: Analysis, Cutting apart in order to examine Form: n Sentence: Though the dissection of animals in biological experiments has contributed a lot to the field of medicine by telling us about the internal organs, many people still object to the cutting up of animals for the benefit of mankind. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dissect (v) Word ID: D194 Word: Dissemble Meaning: Disguise, Pretend Form: v Sentence: The army officer tried his best to dissemble that there had not been any breach of authority, but the investigations revealed otherwise. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dissembler (n)
D195 Disseminate Distribute, Spread, Scatter about v The Ministry of Health has proposed to set up a public affairs department whose function would be to disseminate information to the public about infectious diseases like AIDS and Hepatitis-B.
Related Word: Dissemination (n) Disseminator (n)
Word ID: D196 Word: Dissent Meaning: 1) To think differently or disagree2) Difference of opinion Form: v & n Sentence: Though he did not express dissent, I could see that he was not fully in agreement with the plan that the CEO had proposed. Synonyms: Antonyms: Concur Related Word: Dissentient (adj.) Word ID: D197 Word: Dissertation Meaning: Detailed discourse on a subject, esp. as submitted for higher degree in university Form: n Sentence: For his doctoral degree, he plans to do a dissertation on What caused the Dotcom Doom? Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D198 Word: Dissident Meaning: Rebellious, Person who disagrees with and criticizes the group to which he/she belongs Form: n Sentence: Because of the unpopularity of the new leader in the political party, a number of its members had turned dissidents, which was a cause for worry for the leadership. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dissidence (n)
Word ID: D199 Word: Dissimulate Meaning: Pretend, Conceal Form: v Sentence: Though he tried hard to keep a straight face, he could not dissimulate that he had felt greatly hurt because of the harsh words spoken against him by his friend. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dissimulation (n), Dissimulator (n) Word ID: D200 Word: Dissipate Meaning: Squander, Waste, Scatter, Disperse Form: v Sentence: Having spent two years in the same job, his enthusiasm had dissipated because the work was rather repetitive and monotonous. Synonyms: Antonyms: Coagulate, Economize Related Word: Dissipative (adj.), Dissipation (n) Word ID: D201 Word: Dissolute Meaning: Lacking moral restraint or self discipline, given to immoral conduct Form: adj. Sentence: When his infidelity with his wife became known in the rather conservative society, he was branded a dissolute and was ostracized from the society. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dissolutely (adv.), Dissoluteness (n) Word ID: D202 Word: Dissonant Meaning: Not in harmony, Harsh Form: adj. Sentence: (1) The orchestra played in perfect unison, with not a single dissonant note being struck. (2) My ideas on this issue are quite in dissonance with his; while he is a strong believer in perpetuity of life and the concept of rebirth, I am strongly opposed to such ideas. Synonyms: Antonyms: Harmonious Related Word: Dissonance (n), Dissonantly (adv.) Word ID: D203 Word: Dissuade Meaning: Persuade not to do, Discourage Form: v Sentence: I tried my best to dissuade him from going out in the harsh weather, but he did not listen to me and left for the club. Synonyms: Antonyms: Exhort Related Word: Dissuasion (n), Dissuasive (adj.) Word ID: D204 Word: Distant Meaning: Reserved or aloof, Far away from Form: adj. Sentence: At first he appears to be quite distant and aloof, unconcerned about the people around him, but as you get to know him better, you realize that he is a very sensitive and caring person. Synonyms: Antonyms: Proximate Related Word: Distance (n) Word ID: D205 Word: Distend Meaning: Expand, Swell out Form: v Sentence: Quite paradoxically, malnutrition in children causes their stomach to distend and they look quite well fed when they are actually starving. Synonyms: Antonyms: Diminish Related Word: Distensible (adj.), Distensibility (n), Distension (n) Word ID: D206 Word: Distil Meaning: Extract the essence, Purify, Refine Form: v Sentence: After going through a lot of websites, I managed to distil a lot of basic information about the various forms of oriental meditation, as required for my project. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Distillation (n), Distillate (n), Distillatory (adj.) Word ID: D207 Word: Distinction Meaning: Making of a difference, honor, contrast, discrimination Form: n Sentence: The government has clearly said that it will not make any distinction between these terrorist killings and cases of murder. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Distinct (adj.), Distinctly (adv.), Distinctness (n)
Word ID: D208 Word: Distort Meaning: Twist out of shape Form: v Sentence: This report is far removed from reality -- it gives a rather distorted picture of what actually happened on the battlefield. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Distortion (n), Distortable (adj.) Word ID: D209 Word: Distrait Meaning: Inattentive, not paying attention Form: adj. Sentence: Even after the teacher had scolded him a couple of times, the distrait child kept looking out of the window. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D210 Word: Distraught Meaning: Much agitated, Upset Form: adj. Sentence: I've never seen him so nervous and distraught -- it looks as if the documents he cannot find must have contained something very important. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D211 Word: Dither Meaning: To be indecisive about something, or to do something nervously Form: v & n Sentence: He's still dithering over whether to accept the job he's been offered. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dithery (adj.), Ditherer (n)
D212 Diurnal Of or in the day, Of the daytime adj. Being next to a desert, this town is marked by severe temperature fluctuation; while the diurnal temperature here is very high, nights are quite cold.
Related Word: Diurnally (adv.),
Word ID: D213 Word: Diva Meaning: A famous female opera singer Form: n Sentence: Madonna, the famous pop diva, has just released her latest album, which has songs quite unlike what she has sung in the past. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D214 Word: Divagate Meaning: Stray, digress Form: v Sentence: He has a very annoying habit of divagating from the topic while making a conversation; you have to coax him to stick to the main point. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Divagation (n) Word ID: D215 Word: Diverge Meaning: Vary, Go in different directions from the same point Form: v Sentence: Now that he has established his reputation as a theater actor, his career has diverged dramatically from what he had set out to be -- a management consultant. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Divergent (adj.), Divergence (n), Divergency (n), Divergently (adv.)
Word ID: D216 Word: Diverse Meaning: Differing in some characteristics, Various Form: adj. Sentence: The garden had a rich and diverse variety of flowers growing in it; the whole appearance was very colorful. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Diversely (adv.), Diversify (v), Diversity (n) Word ID: D217 Word: Diversion Meaning: Deflecting, Act of turning aside Form: n Sentence: Since the road was closed because of some repair work, we were forced to take a diversion. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Diversionary (adj.), Diversionist (n) Word ID: D218 Word: Divest Meaning: (1) To take something off or away from someone (2) To sell a business or a part of business Form: v Sentence: (1) Proved guilty of improper conduct during the Olympic Games, the athlete was divested of all the medals that he had won in the Games. (2) The divestment of his business has proved to be a good deal for him -- he has earned more in the deal than what he would have earned if had continued to run the business over five years. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Divestiture (n), Divestment (n) Word ID: D219 Word: Divine Meaning: 1) Guess or discover by inspiration 2) From or like God, or a god, devoted to god, superhumanly excellent Form: v & adj. Sentence: (1) I divined from his cheerful expression that he had come with good news. (2) The expression on the monk's face was one of divine peace -- it seemed as if he had no worldly troubles at all. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Divinize (v), Divinely (adv.), Divineness, Divinity (n) Word ID: D220 Word: Divulge Meaning: Reveal or disclose Form: v Sentence: You had promised you would not divulge my secret to anyone, then how did she get to know about it? Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Divulgation (n), Divulgement (n), Divulgence (n) Word ID: D221 Word: Docile Meaning: Submissive, Meek, Teachable, Easily Manageable Form: adj. Sentence: My pet dog looks rather ferocious but it is actually quite docile and eager to make friends if you approach him correctly. Synonyms: Amenable, Tractable. Antonyms: Truculent Related Word: Docilely (adv.), Docility (n) Word ID: D222 Word: Doctrine Meaning: Teachings in general, Body of instruction Form: n Sentence: Mahatma Gandhi's doctrine of 'Satyagraha', or 'request for the truth,' is hardly followed by people protesting for their rights in modern day India. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Doctrinism (n), Doctrinist (n) Word ID: D223 Word: Doff Meaning: To take off, as clothing or a hat Form: v Sentence: The well dressed gentleman smartly doffed his hat as he passed the two ladies. Synonyms: Remove Antonyms: Don Related Word: Word ID: D224 Word: Dogged Meaning: Determined, Stubborn Form: adj. Sentence: Her amazing capacity for hard work, along with a sense of sincerity and dogged determination, led her to the top of the organizational hierarchy. Synonyms: Persistent Antonyms: Related Word: Doggedly (adv.), Doggedness (n)
Word ID: D225 Word: Doggerel Meaning: Trivial worthless verse Form: adj. & n Sentence: How can you read such doggerel? scolded the father to his son, looking at the trashy comic books he was reading. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D226 Word: Dogma Meaning: Doctrine(s) put forward by authority, expected to be accepted without any doubts Form: n Sentence: Even though his father has been a priest all his life, Stew strongly disapproves of all the dogma related to the Church and the Christian religion. Synonyms: Principle Antonyms: (Dogmatic) : Eclectic Related Word: Dogmatic (adj.), Dogmatize (v), Dogmatism (n), Dogmatist (n) Word ID: D227 Word: Doldrums Meaning: Dullness, Lifelessness, Low spirit Form: n Sentence: Having lost most of his savings in the stock market crash, his finances were in the doldrums as a large part of his salary went into paying off the loan he had taken to construct a house. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D228 Word: Doleful Meaning: Sorrowful, Very sad Form: adj. Sentence: As everyone stood with a doleful expression on their face at the funeral, I could see tears beginning to swell in her beautiful eyes. Synonyms: Antonyms: Merry Related Word: Dolefully (adv.), Dolefulness (n) Word ID: D229 Word: Dolorous Meaning: Distressing, Causing sadness or emotional suffering Form: adj. Sentence: Mirza Ghalib, the noted Urdu poet who lived in India about 300 years ago, is known for his dolorous poetry, much of which revolves around the distress and pain he suffered in love. Synonyms: Mournful Antonyms: Happy Related Word: Dolorously (adv.) Word ID: D230 Word: Dolt Meaning: Stupid person, Dull fellow, Blockhead Form: n Sentence: He was trying to take the large sofa down the stairs all by himself -- I've never seen a dolt like him! Synonyms: Antonyms: Clever Related Word: Doltish (adj.) Word ID: D231 Word: Domicile Meaning: 1) Establish, Settle, Dwell 2) Home, Dwelling place Form: v & n Sentence: Since he had not reported his change of domicile to the job consultants, the letter offering him the job could not reach his address. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Domiciliary (adj.) Word ID: D232 Word: Domineer Meaning: Rule over tyrannically Form: v Sentence: He has such a domineering wife that she does not let him go anywhere without her permission. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D233 Word: Don Meaning: 1) Put on 2) Spanish title prefixed to Christian name Form: v & n Sentence: As soon as the two ladies had passed him, the old gentleman quickly donned his hat back on his head. Synonyms: Antonyms: Doff Related Word: Word ID: D234 Word: Dormant Meaning: Inactive, Lethargic, Latent Form: adj. Sentence: The volcano had remained dormant for over a hundred years, and most people thought it will never burst again. Synonyms: Antonyms: Alert Related Word: Dormancy (n), Dormitory (n)
Word ID: D235 Word: Dossier Meaning: File of documents on a subject Form: n Sentence: He clearly remembers putting the dossier containing all the documents in his briefcase, but now he cannot seem to find it. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D236 Word: Dotage Meaning: Senility and mental weakness, feebleness of mind as a result of old age Form: n Sentence: Showing clear signs of dotage, my grandfather was looking for his spectacles that were resting on the bridge of his nose. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dote (v) Word ID: D237 Word: Doughty Meaning: Valiant, brave, bold, dauntless Form: adj. Sentence: She has been a doughty campaigner for animal rights for several years now, often going to ridiculous extents to make her point in the society. Synonyms: Intrepid Antonyms: Related Word: Doughtly (adv.), Doughtiness (n) Word ID: D238 Word: Dour Meaning: Stern, severe Form: adj. Sentence: In contrast to the reticent and dour principal of the school, who was a strict disciplinarian, the new music teacher was full of mirth and laughter, often seen joking with the students on the school lawns. Synonyms: Inflexible Antonyms: Related Word: Dourly (adv.), Dourness (n) Word ID: D239 Word: Douse Meaning: To drench a body in a liquid Form: v Sentence: To give a realistic touch to the movie, they doused the brand new Mercedes in petrol and set it on fire. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D240 Word: Dovetail Meaning: Join together, combine neatly Form: n & v Sentence: Under the effective leadership of the former senator, the company was able to dovetail its own operations with those of the smaller company it had taken over without having to lay off any employee. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D241 Word: Dowdy Meaning: Untidy and unattractive, Not stylish Form: n & adj. Sentence: The door was opened by a dowdy old woman, wearing rather ill-fitting clothes and having oily, unkempt hair. Synonyms: Slovenly Antonyms: Related Word: Dowdily (adv.), Dowdiness (n) Word ID: D242 Word: Downcast Meaning: (1) Directed downwards (2) Dejected Form: adj. Sentence: (1) They stood with their eyes downcast as their instructor scolded them for their sloppiness on the field. (2) I found him quite downcast at not having got through the interview; I knew that he was desperately looking for a job. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D243 Word: Doyen Meaning: An experienced and respected person in a particular type of work Form: n Sentence: Sir Donald Bradman, who played cricket for Australia over fifty years ago and has an amazing record, is still respected as the doyen of world cricket. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D244 Word: Drab Meaning: Dull, Lacking color, Cheerless Form: adj. Sentence: The drab expression on her face suddenly changed to one of absolute joy as she imagined the
person walking towards her was her husband who had been missing for over three days. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Drably (adj.), Drabness (n)
D245 Draconian Extremely severe, Rigorous, Harsh, Cruel adj. The functioning of the Indian judicial system is hampered by a number of draconian laws, some of them so unnecessary that they have not been used in over fifty years.
Related Word: Draconic (adj.)
Word ID: D246 Word: Drawl Meaning: A slow manner of speaking in which the words are unnecessarily lengthened Form: n & v Sentence: She speaks with such a lazy drawl that you have to be really patient to listen to her. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D247 Word: Dreary Meaning: Lacking interest and tending to cause a feeling of sadness Form: adj. Sentence: They had not had any sun in over a week now, and the whole atmosphere was rather gray and dreary. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D248 Word: Dredge Meaning: To remove unwanted things from, or search for something on, the bottom of a river, lake etc. Form: v Sentence: After two days, they managed to dredge up the corpse from the bottom of the lake. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D249 Word: Dregs Meaning: The sediment of liquids that sink to its bottom. Also, the poorest or least desirable part, the scum, scrapings or rejects Form: n Sentence: The bar was extremely disreputed, being a common meeting place for criminals, drug addicts, and other dregs of the society. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dreggy (adj.) Word ID: D250 Word: Drivel Meaning: 1) Nonsense, Foolishness 2) Talk childishly or idiotically, or fritter away Form: n & v Sentence: I cannot listen to your senseless drivel about the virtues of being patient; I do not have the time for it! Synonyms: Antonyms: Sense Related Word: Driveller (n) Word ID: D251 Word: Droll Meaning: Odd and amusing, Comical, Queer and meant to provoke laughter Form: adj. & n Sentence: He watched the proceedings at the amusement park with a droll expression on his face, wondering whether the animals in the park would also be
amused by the queer antics of the humans who visited the park. Synonyms: Antonyms: Humorless Related Word: Drolly (adv.), Drollery, Drollness (n)
D252 Drone A low continuous noise that does not change its tone n&v The lecturer went on talking about the technical subject in such a drone that almost everyone in the class was feeling sleepy.
Word ID: D253 Word: Dross Meaning: Waste matter, Worthless impurities Form: n Sentence: Even though the number of TV channels and programs have drastically gone up in the last few years, most of what they show is pure dross. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Drossy (adj.) Word ID: D254 Word: Drudgery Meaning: Menial work Form: n Sentence: Electronic information retrieval will remove much of the drudgery of research and leave time for the more interesting work. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Drudge (n & v), Drudgery (n) Word ID: D255 Word: Dubious Meaning: Questionable, Filled with doubt Form: adj. Sentence: Don't even think of going to that doctor, he had a very dubious reputation -- some people say that all his degrees are forged. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dubiously (adv.), Dubiousness (n) Word ID: D256 Word: Dulcet Meaning: Sweet, Soothing Form: adj. Sentence: She sang a pleasant melody in her dulcet voice, enchanting everyone present at the party. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dulcify (v) Word ID: D257 Word: Dumbfound Meaning: Strike dumb Form: v Sentence: The teacher was dumbfounded when she saw the student standing on the table in front of the class. Synonyms: Confound Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D258 Word: Dunce Meaning: Person slow at learning Form: n Sentence: He was such a dunce in school that it's really hard to believe that he has got admission into Harvard University. Synonyms: Dullard Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: D259 Word: Dupe Meaning: 1) Someone easily fooled 2) To cheat someone Form: n & v Sentence: The company had a vicious plan of duping thousands of innocent villagers of their hard-earned, meager savings by showing them illusions of enormous returns on their investments. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dupery (n), Duper (n), Dupable (adj.) Word ID: D260 Word: Duplicity Meaning: Trickery, deceitfulness, double-dealing, dishonesty Form: n Sentence: His duplicity became evident when we found out that the company he had been talking about existed only on paper. Synonyms: Chicanery, Subterfuge. Antonyms: Related Word: Duplicitous (adj.) Word ID: D261 Word: Duress Meaning: Forcible restraint, especially unlawfully Form: n Sentence: The accused claimed that he had been forced to signed the contract under duress, and that he had no intention of getting into the deal. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: D262 Word: Dwindle Meaning: Become gradually smaller, Shrink, Reduce Form: v Sentence: With the passage of time, my interest in the project dwindled as things were not moving in the direction I had imagined they would. Synonyms: Antonyms: Increase Related Word: Word ID: D263 Word: Dynamic Meaning: Energetic, Vigorously active Form: adj. & n Sentence: I remember him as a young and dynamic manager who was ever ready to take on any challenge, and was always bubbling with enthusiasm. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Dynamical (adj.), Dynamism (n)
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Word ID: E002 Word: Ebb Meaning: Become gradually lower or weaker Form: v Sentence: As he grew older and more mature, his childishness slowly ebbed away. Synonyms: Recede Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E003 Word: Ebullient Meaning: Full of high spirits, bubbling over with enthusiasm or excitement Form: adj Sentence: John was in a happy and ebullient mood after receiving the most prestigious award in his school. Synonyms: Vivacious Antonyms: Related Word: Ebullience (n), Ebulliently (adv) Word ID: E004 Word: Ebullition Meaning: Act, process or state of boiling or bubbling up. Also any agitation or excitement Form: n Sentence: There was an ebullition of violence on the streets as a result of a major dispute between the two religious sects. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E005 Word: Eccentric Meaning: Something that is out of the usual or socially accepted, unconventional Form: adj Sentence: The old man is known for his eccentric habit of sporting the most unusual and peculiar clothes. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Eccentricity (n) Word ID: E006 Word: Ecclesiastical, Ecclesiastic Meaning: Of or relating to the church or god, that which is not bound by the constraints of earthly parameters. Form: adj Sentence: (1) The ecclesiastical history Rome is of great importance in the study of Christianity. (2) Having pursued material and commercial gains all his life, he has now focussed his attention on spiritual and ecclesiastic pursuits after handing over the reins of his business to his only daughter. Synonyms: Antonyms: Temporal Related Word: Ecclesiastically (adv) Word ID: E007 Word: Eclectic Meaning: Composed of elements drawn from disparate sources Form: adj Sentence: The master composer has drawn inspiration from a variety of eclectic sources -- from the folk music of Eastern India to the rhythms of Persian music. Synonyms: Antonyms: Dogmatic, Uniform Related Word: Eclecticism (n), Eclectically (adv) Word ID: E008 Word: Eclipse Meaning: To do or be much better than; cause to seem less important, clever, famous etc. by comparison Form: v Sentence: At the party, Mary's beauty was eclipsed by her sister's accomplishments as the latter was the most sought after at the party. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E009 Word: Eclipse Meaning: Loss of fame, power, success etc., Decline Form: n Sentence: The eclipse of the king's reign began with the infighting amongst the nobles, and within a decade, the mighty dynasty had collapsed. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Ecliptic (n)
Word ID: E010 Word: Ecologist Meaning: A person concerned with the interrelationship between living organisms and their environment Form: n Sentence: Botanists have described the merciless cutting of trees as a massive ecological loss. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Ecology Word ID: E011 Word: Economy Meaning: Efficiency or conciseness in using something Form: n Sentence: Ever since the consumer markets have taken a plunge, most companies are trying to economize on their functioning so as to cut costs and increase profits. Synonyms: Antonyms: Dissipation Related Word: Economize (v) Word ID: E012 Word: Ecstasy Meaning: An overwhelming feeling of happiness Form: n Sentence: Sandra was ecstatic on being voted as the prettiest girl of her college. Synonyms: Rapture Antonyms: Related Word: Ecstatic (adj), Ecstatically (adv) Word ID: E013 Word: Ecumenical Meaning: Of or pertaining to the whole, Christian church. Also, universal Form: adj Sentence: The Pope conducted an ecumenical seminar by inviting priests from all over the world to express their opinions on spreading Christianity. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Ecumenically (adv) Word ID: E014 Word: Edacious Meaning: Greedy or very fond of eating Form: adj Sentence: Jacob's obesity can be ascribed to his edaciousness and his capacity to consume large quantities of food at a time. Synonyms: Voracious Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E015 Word: Eddy Meaning: Swirling current of water, air etc. Hence, to move round-and-round Form: n & v Sentence: The cyclone caused serious destruction as it eddied around the village in a whirling motion. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E015 Word: Eddy Meaning: Swirling current of water, air etc. Hence, to move round-and-round Form: n & v Sentence: The cyclone caused serious destruction as it eddied around the village in a whirling motion. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E016 Word: Edict Meaning: An official order Form: n Sentence: The Mayor passed an edict prohibiting the consumption of alcohol in public places. Synonyms: Decree Antonyms: Related Word:
E017 Edifice A large building or constructed structure n The sprawling museum of Louvre is one the most remarkable edifices of Paris.
Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: E018 Word: Edify Meaning: To instruct or benefit, especially spiritually or morally. Be an uplifting influence upon Form: v Sentence: Attending the spiritual conference has proved to be a most edifying experience for her as she has learned to remain calm and unnerved even in stressful situations. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Edification (n)
E019 Educe To draw out something latent or hidden v Participating in the talent contest educed the special capabilities of Jean who is otherwise a reserved person. Elicit
Word ID: E020 Word: Eerie Meaning: Dangerous and unfamiliar, Weird so as to evoke fear Form: adj Sentence: The strange and scary sounds coming from the jungle created an eerie atmosphere in the camp. Synonyms: Eldritch Antonyms: Related Word: Eeriness (n), Eerily (adv) Word ID: E021 Word: Efface Meaning: Rub out, Remove the surface of Form: v Sentence: She could never really efface the memory of that horrible existence from her mind, as that fateful evening continued to haunt her till her last days. Synonyms: Obliterate Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E022 Word: Effectual Meaning: Able to produce a desired effect, Effective Form: adj Sentence: Measures to provide employment have not been very effectual as nearly one-third of the town's population is still jobless. Synonyms: Antonyms: Ineffectual Related Word: Effectually (adv) Word ID: E023 Word: Effeminate Meaning: Not manly, womanish, feminine Form: adj Sentence: Andy's effeminate ways and high-pitched voice have made him the laughingstock of the office. Synonyms: Antonyms: Virile Related Word: Effeminacy (n), Effeminately (adv)
Word ID: E024 Word: Effervescent Meaning: Full of life, Bubbling with enthusiasm Form: adj Sentence: Her joviality and effervescence can instantly raise the spirits of a dejected person. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Effervescence (n), Effervescently (adv) Word ID: E025 Word: Effete Meaning: Having lost its vitality, creativity or strength. Also, incapable of further production. Form: adj Sentence: Having been extensively cultivated for years, the farmer's land has now become effete and can no longer sustain him. Synonyms: Sterile, Barren Antonyms: Related Word: Effeteness (n) Word ID: E026 Word: Efficacious Meaning: Producing the desired result Form: adj Sentence: The medicine prescribed by the junior doctor proved to be efficacious and relieved him off his pain immediately. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Efficacy (n), Efficaciously (adv) Word ID: E027 Word: Effigy Meaning: Human figure made of wood, paper etc Form: n Sentence: A wooden effigy of the sheriff, that portrayed him as Hitler, was burnt in the market place by the angry masses. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E028 Word: Efflorescence Meaning: The period or action of developing of flowers on a plant Form: n Sentence: February is the efflorescent season after which the tulips are in full bloom and its fields are open to tourists. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Efflorescent (adj) Word ID: E029 Word: Effluent Meaning: Discharge of waste liquid matter, sewage Form: n Sentence: Harmful effluent is flowing out of the drains of chemical factories and pouring into our rivers. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E030 Word: Effrontery Meaning: Rudeness without any sense of shame Form: n Sentence: Everyone is aware of Ruth's effrontery and hence do not ever expect an apology from her for her uncivil behaviors. Synonyms: Audacity, Arrogant, Temerity, Impudence, Gall. Antonyms: Shyness Related Word: Word ID: E031 Word: Effulgent Meaning: Shining brilliantly Form: adj Sentence: The trophy won by our team appeared more magnificent and effulgent in the rays of the sun. Synonyms: Radiant, Glowing, Dazzling. Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E032 Word: Effusive Meaning: Showing too much feeling Form: adj Sentence: We were rather taken aback by Amanda's effusiveness when she burst into tears of joy on meeting us after a long time. Synonyms: Antonyms: Phlegmatic Related Word: Effusiveness (n), Effusion (n), Effusively (adv)
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E033 Egalitarian
Having the belief that all people are equal, Believing in equal rights for all adj Andrew is an ardent egalitarian involved in a constant battle against discrimination between castes and sexes.
Related Word: Egalitarianism (n)
Word ID: E034 Word: Egoism Meaning: Excessive interest in oneself, Thinking only of personal interests, Selfishness Form: n Sentence: Harry's egoistic nature surfaced when he picked out the ripest berries for him to eat and left the rest for his little brother. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Egoist (n), Egoistic (adj), Egoistical (adj), Egoistically (adv) Word ID: E035 Word: Egotism Meaning: Talking too much about oneself, Belief that one is superior to all others Form: n Sentence: She in unpopular for her egotistic habits of constantly boasting about her achievements in academic and sports. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Egotist (n), Egotistic (adj), Egotistical (adj), Egotistically (adv) Word ID: E036 Word: Egregious Meaning: Standing apart (usually in a negative sense); Conspicuous for a bad quality. Form: adj Sentence: Sue was egregious in her pink gown at the funeral where everyone was dressed in black. Synonyms: Flagrant Antonyms: Related Word: Egregiously (adv) Word ID: E037 Word: Egress Meaning: Act or Right of going out or leaving, Exit Form: n Sentence: The hurried egress of the crowd from the theatre after the show was rather chaotic. Synonyms: Antonyms: Ingress, Entrance Related Word:
E038 Egret A large, long-legged, white-feathered water bird n The egret at the zoo were as beautiful as the flamingos and the Siberian cranes.
Related Word:
Word ID: E039 Word: Elated Meaning: Overjoyed, In high spirits Form: adj Sentence: The team was elated after winning the match with a narrow margin. Synonyms: Antonyms: Crestfallen Related Word: Elation (n) Word ID: E040 Word: Eldritch Meaning: Weird, Unnatural and fearsome Form: adj Sentence: Lady Macbeth in William Shakespeare's Macbeth, is as eldritch as the witches portrayed in the play. Synonyms: Hideous, Eerie Antonyms: Related Word:
E041 Elegy A poem of lamentation for the dead or for something lost n Elton John wrote a touching elegy for Princess Diana after her death in a car accident. Dirge, Threnody
Related Word: Elegiac (adj)
Word ID: E042 Word: Elicit Meaning: Draw out (information, facts etc.) by discussion Form: v Sentence: The president elicits the opinions of his ministers to be able to pass fair laws. Synonyms: Antonyms: Stifle Related Word: Elicitation (n) Word ID: E043 Word: Elixir Meaning: Something with magical powers to cure Form: n Sentence: No ointment, no balm could cure the pain in his arm, but the touch of her soft hand proved to be an elixir for the pain. Synonyms: Panacea Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E044 Word: Ellipsis Meaning: Omission of words from a text or from a sentence, esp. without disturbing the meaning Form: n Sentence: With intelligent use of ellipsis he condensed his long-drawn essay into a short and precise one. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E045 Word: Elliptical Meaning: (1) Oval (as in an elliptical orbit) (2) Having an implied meaning and hence difficult to understand (usu. speech or written text) Form: adj Sentence: (1) The earth does not follow a circular, but an elliptical path in its revolution around
the sun. (2) The unfamiliar forms used by Picasso make his paintings rather elliptical and hence, confusing to the common man. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Elliptically (adv) Word ID: E046 Word: Elope Meaning: To run away secretly with the intention of getting married Form: v Sentence: Susan chose to elope with her lover as her parents were against their marriage. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Elopement (n)
E047 Eloquence Expressiveness, Persuasive speech n She is an eloquent speaker and thus, will make a good lawyer.
Eloquent (adj), Eloquently (adv)
Word ID: E048 Word: Elucidate Meaning: Explain, Clarify Form: v Sentence: The professor elucidated upon the theory by giving simple examples. Synonyms: Antonyms: Obfuscate Related Word: Elucidation (n), Elucidatory (adj) Word ID: E049 Word: Elusive Meaning: Difficult to find or remember Form: adj Sentence: He's been elusive ever since he joined his new job as he is constantly travelling from one city to another. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Elusively (adv), Elusiveness (n) Word ID: E050 Word: Emaciated Meaning: Thin and wasted, esp. from hunger or illness Form: adj Sentence: She has begun to look emaciated and weak after the frequent bouts of fever, which have killed her appetite. Synonyms: Antonyms: Stout Related Word: Emaciation (n) Word ID: E051 Word: Emanate Meaning: To come out from (of something non-material) Form: v Sentence: Strange rumors emanate from the idle gossips of the two old women in our neighborhood. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Emanation (n) Word ID: E052 Word: Emancipate Meaning: To set free, e.g. from bondage or from a country, to free from legal, social, political or moral restraint Form: v Sentence: The slaves were overwhelmed by their emancipation from imprisonment after nine years. Synonyms: Antonyms: Enslave Related Word: Emancipation (n)
Word ID: E053 Word: Emasculate Meaning: To take away all the strength and weakness from Form: v Sentence: The Egyptian pharos tortured and emasculated the slaves reducing them to the plane of lowly creatures. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Emasculation Word ID: E054 Word: Embargo Meaning: Ban on commerce or other activity Form: n & v Sentence: The government has decided to lift the embargo on wheat imports from Europe to deal with the shortage of grains in the country. Synonyms: Moratorium Antonyms: Related Word:
E055 Embark Commence, Go on board a boat or airplane v (1) John embarked on a career only after completing his graduation from the Harvard University. (2) We embarked the aircraft at Amsterdam and disembarked at New York after eight hours.
Related Word: Embarkation (n)
Word ID: E056 Word: Embed Meaning: Enclose, Place firmly in something Form: v Sentence: We embedded seashells in the sand all around our sandcastle. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E057 Word: Embellish Meaning: To beautify by adding ornamental features Form: v Sentence: Her ordinary white hat looked beautiful after being embellished with pink roses. Synonyms: Adorn Antonyms: Disfigure Related Word: Embellishment (n) Word ID: E058 Word: Embezzle Meaning: To steal money that has been placed in one's care Form: v Sentence: After the theft, Tony resigned from the post of treasurer on being falsely accused of embezzlement. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Embezzlement (n) Word ID: E059 Word: Embrace Meaning: Hug, Adopt or espouse, Accept readily, Encircle Form: v & n Sentence: (1) She embraced her son gently to make him feel secure. (2) She gave up Islam and embraced Christianity after marrying John. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: E060 Word: Embrocation Meaning: Liquid for rubbing on the body to relieve aches Form: n Sentence: Angela was relieved from pain after applying a soothing embrocation on her sprained ankle. Synonyms: Liniment Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E061 Word: Embroider Meaning: Decorate with needlework, Ornament with fancy or fictitious details Form: v Sentence: (1) She used colorful threads and embroidered her handkerchief with flowers. (2) Al embroidered the truth with such exaggerations that it eventually became a lie. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Embroidery (n) Word ID: E062 Word: Embroil Meaning: Throw into confusion, Involve in an argument or any difficult situation Form: v Sentence: While trying to resolve the fight between the two teams the referee himself got embroiled in their quarrel. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E063 Word: Embryonic Meaning: Undeveloped, In a very early stage of growth Form: adj Sentence: Poultry farms place the eggs into incubators to hasten the growth of the embryo into chicken. Synonyms: Rudimentary Antonyms: Related Word: Embryo (n) Word ID: E064 Word: Emend Meaning: To take the mistakes out of a text before it is printed Form: v Sentence: Fred has a tendency to make spelling errors and thus carefully emends the articles he writes for the school magazine. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Emendation (n) Word ID: E065 Word: Emeritus Meaning: Retired from active service but retained in an honorary position. Form: adj Sentence: After retirement Samuel was retained in the university as an emeritus professor because of his vast teaching experience and also because of the unavailability of good teachers in his subject. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
E066 Emetic Causing vomiting, any substance that induces vomiting adj The child had accidentally swallowed a metallic keyring, so the doctor quickly administered him an emetic so as to make him vomit it.
Word ID: E067 Word: Eminent Meaning: Famous and admired, Distinguished Form: adj Sentence: Matthew is an eminent doctor renowned for successfully treating several patients for cancer. Synonyms: Antonyms: Notorious Related Word: Eminence (n) Word ID: E068 Word: Eminently Meaning: Perfectly Form: adv Sentence: The judge's decision in favor of the assaulted victim was eminently fair. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E069 Word: Emissary Meaning: Agent, Messenger Form: n Sentence: During times of war, the most trusted officials are appointed as emissaries for transfer of messages between the home country and the battle grounds. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E070 Word: Emollient Meaning: Soothing or softening, esp. to the skin. Hence, anything that soothes Form: n Sentence: It's paradoxical that while the sting of the honey bee can be so painful, the honey it produces acts as an effective emollient for dry and parched skin. Synonyms: Antonyms: Irritating Related Word: Word ID: E071 Word: Empathy Meaning: Ability to identify with another's feelings, ideas etc. Form: n Sentence: Having been through a trauma of similar kind, I could well empathize with her. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Empathize (v) Word ID: E072 Word: Empirical Meaning: Based on experience and observations, not on bookish facts Form: adj Sentence: Having extensively traveled himself, Albert is the right person to offer wise and empirical advice on camping and trekking. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Empirically (adv) Word ID: E073 Word: Empyrean Meaning: Heavenly, Celestial Form: adj Sentence: Margaret radiated an empyrean look dressed up as an angel for the costume ball. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E074 Word: Emulate Meaning: Imitate, To try to do as well as (or better than) another person Form: v Sentence: At the college festival, Bailey's act in which he emulated the actor Jim Carrey was a huge hit; in fact, at times Bailey was better than the actor himself. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Emulation (n), Emulous (adj) Word ID: E075 Word: Enamored Meaning: Blindly in love, Charmed Form: adj Sentence: Rebecca was so enamored by her fianc that she completely overlooked the flaws in his character. Synonyms: Fascinated Antonyms: Related Word: Spelt Enamoured in British Eng. Word ID: E076 Word: Encephalic Meaning: Of pertaining to, the brain. Form: adj Sentence: Meningitis is an encephalic disease caused by the inflammation of the membranes enveloping the brain. Synonyms: Cephalic Antonyms: Related Word: Encephalitis : a brain disease Word ID: E077 Word: Encipher Meaning: Encode, Convert a message into code Form: v Sentence: For security reasons, most of the secret formulae developed recently in our laboratory have been enciphered into cryptic symbols. Synonyms: Antonyms: Decipher Related Word:
Word ID: E078 Word: Enclave Meaning: Territory enclosed within an alien land, Any enclosed area Form: n Sentence: The new supermarket is located in an enclave within the marketplace. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E079 Word: Encomium Meaning: Expression of high praise Form: n Sentence: Mother Teresa was worthy of the worldwide recognition and all the encomium she received for her charitable deeds. Synonyms: Eulogy Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E080 Word: Encompass Meaning: Surround Form: v Sentence: The institute's activities encompass academics as well as a variety of sports. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
E081 Encroach Intrude, To take more than what is justified v The balcony of his new home encroached on his neighbor's land and thus had to be demolished.
Related Word: Encroachment (n)
Word ID: E082 Word: Encumber Meaning: Burden, To make action or movement difficult Form: v Sentence: The company's performance is poor as it is encumbered with heavy liabilities incurred during times of recession. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Encumbrence (n)
E083 Endearment An expression of fondness and love n To the amusement of all present at the party, she visibly blushed as her fianc
whispered sweet endearments into her ear. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Endear (v), Endearing (adj), Endearingly (adv)
Word ID: E084 Word: Endemic Meaning: Peculiar to a country or class of people, commonly found in a specified area or people Form: adj Sentence: Freckles are small patches of pigmented skin endemic to blonde and redheaded people. Synonyms: Antonyms: Pandemic Related Word:
E085 Endorse Approve, Support v After reading Julia's impressive resume, the manager endorsed her application for the post of secretary.
Related Word: Endorsement (n)
Word ID: E086 Word: Endure Meaning: To bear hardships for a long period of time, Survive under adversity Form: v Sentence: Ever since the floods destroyed the crops, our family has endured very troubled times. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Endurement (n) Word ID: E087 Word: Energize Meaning: Invigorate, Make forceful and active Form: v Sentence: The cool and refreshing orange juice energized the football players for the second half of the game. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E088 Word: Enervate Meaning: To deprive of nerve, force or strength Form: v Sentence: The students were enervated and weary after the history examination, which was tough as well as lengthy. Synonyms: Unnerve, Debilitate, Enfeeble Antonyms: Invigorate, Fortify Related Word:
Word ID: E089 Word: Enfranchise Meaning: To admit to the rights of citizenship (especially the right to vote) Form: v Sentence: The Jones family was enfranchised citizenship five years after migrating to America. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Enfranchisement (n) Word ID: E090 Word: Engender Meaning: Cause, Produce Form: v Sentence: Religious sects are meant to engender peace amongst the people instead of which they create only disharmony. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E091 Word: Engross Meaning: Occupy fully, Absorb Form: v Sentence: He was so engrossed in preparing for his speech that he even forgot to eat. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E092 Word: Enhance Meaning: Increase, Improve Form: v Sentence: Passing the examination with flying colors has enhanced William's chances of getting a good job. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Enhancement (n) Word ID: E093 Word: Enigma Meaning: Puzzle, Mystery, Anything that is difficult to understand Form: n Sentence: Despite the security, the thief's ability to break into the museum without being caught remains an enigma to the police. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Enigmatic (adj), Enigmatically (adv)
E094 Enjoin (1) To command or direct with authority (2) To forbid or prohibit v (1) The teacher enjoined him to take tutorials to bring up his falling grades in mathematics. (2) The sheriff enjoined him from trading, as his license was illegal. Prohibit, Proscribe
Word ID: E095 Word: Enmesh Meaning: To catch as if in a net Form: v Sentence: Though in the beginning he did it for earning money, and thought that he would quit it, now he finds himself enmeshed in a tangle of drugs and other crimes. Synonyms: Entwine Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: E096 Word: Enmity Meaning: Ill will, Hatred Form: v Sentence: The friendship between Doris and Diana turned into enmity after their big fight over a mere dress in the mall. Synonyms: Hostility Antonyms: Affection Related Word: Word ID: E097 Word: Ennui Meaning: A feeling of weariness and boredom Form: n Sentence: We were overcome with ennui after reading the same chapters again and again for the science test. Synonyms: Tedium Antonyms: Excitement Related Word: Word ID: E098 Word: Enormity Meaning: (1) An act of great wickedness (2) The quality of being very great, Hugeness Form: n Sentence: (1) The enormity of his crime was such that the judge had no choice but to pass a sentence of death for him. (2) The enormity of the problem of unemployment has made it difficult for the government to handle it alone. Synonyms: (2) Immensity Antonyms: Related Word:
E099 Enrapture To fill with great joy v The whole crowd in the stadium was enraptured by the performance of Sachin Tendulkar, hitting fours and sixes in almost every over.
Word ID: E100 Word: Ensconce Meaning: To settle, establish or place securely and comfortably Form: v Sentence: He was ensconced in a big armchair in front of the fireplace and sleeping peacefully. Synonyms: Antonyms: Uncover Related Word: Word ID: E101 Word: Ensemble Meaning: (1) Thing viewed as a whole (2) The entire cast of a play, ballet etc. Form: n Sentence: (1) All being in shades of grey, Linda's coat, hat and shoes together made an excellent ensemble. (2) The entire ensemble of the play including the director makes a great team and puts up marvelous performances. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E102 Word: Entail Meaning: To make necessary, Involve Form: v Sentence: Writing a book entails a lot of research and hard work. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: E103 Word: Entente Meaning: A friendly and mutual agreement between two countries Form: n Sentence: The two neighboring countries signed an entente, each agreeing upon non-interference in the others internal affairs. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E104 Word: Enterprising Meaning: Full of initiative Form: adj Sentence: Tom is the most enterprising member of our club and carries out all his responsibilities very efficiently. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Enterprisingly (adv)
E105 Enthrall To hold the complete interest and attention of someone v We were so enthralled by grandmother's stories that we stayed awake listening to her all night. Captivate
Word ID: E106 Word: Entice Meaning: To persuade someone to do something (usu. by offering something pleasant), Attract, Tempt Form: v Sentence: My friends came over with tickets for the theatre and enticed me away from the housework. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Enticement (n) Word ID: E107 Word: Entity Meaning: Real being Form: n Sentence: Germany was divided into two countries after the war and no longer remained one single entity. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E108 Word: Entomology Meaning: Study of insects Form: n Sentence: Entomology tells us that all insects have antennae which act as feelers and helps them search for food. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Entomologist (n) Word ID: E109 Word: Entrance Meaning: To fill with great wonder and delight Form: v Sentence: The children were entranced by the clever stunts performed by the acrobats at the circus. Synonyms: Antonyms: Egress Related Word:
Word ID:
E110
Word: Meaning: Form: Sentence: Synonyms: Antonyms:
Entreat Plead, Ask earnestly v The students felt guilty and entreated the teacher to forgive them for their pranks they played on her. Beseech
Related Word: Entreaty (n)
E111 Entrench To establish firmly in a position v The prime minister's entrenched political ideas and the inability to change with the times is inhibiting the growth of the nation.
Related Word: Entrenchment (n)
Word ID: E112 Word: Entrepreneur Meaning: Businessperson, Someone who takes initiative and risks for commercial gains Form: n Sentence: A good entrepreneur while reaping profits has to be prepared to bear heavy losses as well. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Entrepreneurial (adj)
E113 Enumerate To name or list things one by one v
At the supermarket, while my friend enumerated the items on our shopping list, I kept picking them up.
Related Word: Enumeration (n)
Word ID: E114 Word: Enunciate Meaning: Speak or pronounce clearly and distinctly Form: v Sentence: An actor must be able to enunciate his lines properly so that the audience can understand him clearly. Synonyms: Articulate Antonyms: Related Word: Enunciation (n) Word ID: E115 Word: Eon Meaning: A very long period of time Form: n Sentence: The ruins of the Indus Valley civilization were excavated only after an eon of its destruction. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Eon is sometimes also written as Aeon Word ID: E116 Word: Epaulet Meaning: The decorative part on the shoulder of a uniform Form: n Sentence: The beautiful epaulet has added grandeur to the naval officer's uniform. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
E117 Ephemeral Short-lived, lasting only a day or few days adj Thoughtless spending on expensive clothes is only an ephemeral pleasure which does not bring long lasting joy. Transitory Eternal, Permanent Ephemerally (adv). The word comes from the word, 'Ephemera', which is a group of insects which lasts only for a day.
Word ID: E118 Word: Epic Meaning: Long heroic poem or similar work of art Form: n Sentence: The Mahabharata is one of the most renowned epics based on the history of ancient India. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E119 Word: Epic Meaning: Full of brave action and excitement Form: adj Sentence: We listened intently as the mountaineers described to us their adventurous epic journey to the south pole. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: E120 Word: Epicene Meaning: Having the characters of both the sexes Form: adj Sentence: The earthworm is an epicene creature, which can reproduce all by itself. Synonyms: Hermaphrodite Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E121 Word: Epicure Meaning: A person having great interest in matters of taste and enjoymentticularly food and drink Form: n Sentence: Bruce is a complete Epicurean who believes more in simply enjoying life rather than working hard. Synonyms: Gourmet, Gastronome Antonyms: Related Word: Epicurean (adj & n) Word ID: E122 Word: Epigram Meaning: A short, witty saying or poem Form: n Sentence: For Teacher's Day we composed epigrams for each of our tutors, which spoke about their personalities. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Epigrammatic (adj), Epigrammatically (adv) Word ID: E123 Word: Epigraph Meaning: Study of inscription on stones etc Form: n Sentence: The Father of the Nation is the epigraph carved below this statue of Mahatma Gandhi. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E124 Word: Epilogue Meaning: Short speech at conclusion of dramatic work Form: n Sentence: The play concluded with an epilogue recited by the director telling us about the message delivered by the play. Synonyms: Antonyms: Prologue Related Word: Epilogue is spelt Epilog in American English Word ID: E125 Word: Episcopal Meaning: Of, or governed by, bishop(s) Form: adj Sentence: Our neighboring town has an Episcopal government where the clergymen are authorized to maintain law and order. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Episcopacy (n), Episcopalian (n) Word ID: E126 Word: Episodic Meaning: Loosely connected, Divided into incidents Form: adj Sentence: This film on the pharos is rather episodic and does not portray the history of ancient Egypt in a unified manner. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Episodically (adv) Word ID: E127 Word: Epistle Meaning: A letter, esp. a formal, elegant one Form: n Sentence: In school we were taught the format for writing epistles to an editor. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E128 Word: Epitaph Meaning: A short statement in the memory of a dead person, usu. as an inscription on the person's gravestone Form: n Sentence: The epitaph inscribed on Daniel's gravestone described him as a man who was admired and loved by all. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E129 Word: Epithet Meaning: Word or phrase characteristically used to describe a person or thing Form: n Sentence: 'Selfish' is the correct epithet that can be used to describe Rita who never shares her things with her sister. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: E130 Word: Epitome Meaning: Perfect example or embodiment Form: n Sentence: Charlotte has become the epitome of good manners after her return from the finishing school. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E131 Word: Epoch Meaning: A long period of time, esp. as marked by events Form: n Sentence: During the epoch of the Mughal rule, beautiful historical monuments were built in India. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
E132 Equable (1) Not easily annoyed, calm (of a person) (2) Even and regular, Steady (of climate or temperature) adj (1) Sandy makes a good teacher for small children, as she is a patient and equable person. (2) The doctor has advised her to avoid extreme temperatures and migrate to a place that has an equable climate.
Stormy
Related Word: Equably (adv), Equability (n)
Word ID: E133 Word: Equanimity Meaning: Evenness of mind or temper, composure calmness, equability Form: n Sentence: Roger was very brave and received the bad news of his father's accident with great equanimity. Synonyms: Antonyms: Agitation Related Word: Word ID: E134 Word: Equerry Meaning: Official (usu. male) of the British royal household attending to members of the royal family Form: n Sentence: The old butler retired after serving as an excellent equerry to royal family for twenty years. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E135 Word: Equestrian Meaning: Of, or pertaining to riding on horseback Form: adj Sentence: Everybody knew that the king loved his horse and was fond of riding it; after the death of the king, the most skillful sculptor of the country made an equestrian statue of the king. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E136 Word: Equilibrium Meaning: A state of balance between opposing forces Form: n Sentence: After a steep rise, inflation is now finally reached a state of equilibrium and goods have become less expensive. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: E137 Word: Equinox Meaning: Period of equal days or nights Form: n Sentence: The spring equinox is over and summer is approaching when the days will become longer and the nights shorter. Synonyms: Antonyms: Solstice Related Word: Equinoctial (adj) Word ID: E138 Word: Equitable Meaning: Fair, Impartial Form: adj Sentence: After his death, grandfather's will revealed that he had distributed his wealth equitably between his sons. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Equity (n), Equitably (adv) Word ID: E139 Word: Equivocal Meaning: Deliberately ambiguous, questionable, Having a double or doubtful meaning Form: adj Sentence: The lawyer was very equivocal and put forth questions to the witness in a roundabout manner to get the truth out of him. Synonyms: Antonyms: Clear Related Word: Equivocate (v) Word ID: E140 Word: Ergonomics Meaning: Study of work and its environment in order to achieve maximum efficiency Form: n Sentence: The promoters conducted an ergonomic survey before g to building a hotel at the planned site. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Ergonomic (adj), Ergonomically (adv)
E141 Erode To wear or be worn away gradually v All dwellings near the sea are being broken down because of the coast, which is gradually being eroded by the lapping waves.
Related Word: Erosion (n)
Word ID: E142 Word: Erratic Meaning: Odd, Unpredictable Form: adj Sentence: Tommy is a very erratic tennis player whose game is never steady. Synonyms: Antonyms: Consistent Related Word: Erratically (adv) Word ID: E143 Word: Erroneous Meaning: Mistaken, Incorrect Form: adj Sentence: Annie misunderstood the concept for the annual play and kept giving rather erroneous ideas and suggestions to the teacher. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Erroneously (adv)
Word ID:
E144
Word: Meaning: Form: Sentence: Synonyms: Antonyms:
Erudite Learned, Scholarly adj Confucius was a very erudite philosopher whose quotes are remembered and referred to by the whole world.
Ignorant
Related Word: Erudition (n), Eruditely (adv)
Word ID: E145 Word: Escalate Meaning: (1) To become more serious, intensify (2) To make or become higher or greater Form: v Sentence: (1) The government policy of mechanizing industries has only escalated unemployment. (2) The award for the best director of the year has escalated him to a new stature altogether. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Escalation (n) Word ID: E146 Word: Escapade Meaning: A wild and dangerous act of adventure Form: n Sentence: The student's escapade of jumping over the school walls and venturing into the forest has landed them into deep trouble with the principal. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E147 Word: Escapement Meaning: Mechanism regulating the movement of a watch or a clock Form: n Sentence: She had to give her watch for repair as its escapement had got spoilt and it was showing the wrong time. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
E148 Eschew Shun or abstain from v Rodney has been eschewed from attending the club meetings after he misbehaved with the president. Avoid, Refrain Welcome
Word ID: E149 Word: Escritoire Meaning: Writing desk with drawers etc. Form: n Sentence: New escritoire has been ordered for the office, as the old furniture needs desperate replacement. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E150 Word: Esculent Meaning: Thing fit for food Form: n Sentence: The trekkers discovered some red delicious looking berries in the forest but not being sure whether it was esculent, they did not taste them. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E151 Word: Esoteric Meaning: Unusual, Mysterious, Known only to a select few Form: adj Sentence: Kemp has somewhat an esoteric taste in dress; except for her close friends, no one in the class likes the kind of dresses she puts on. Synonyms: Antonyms: Exoteric Related Word: Esoterically (adv) Word ID: E152 Word: Espionage Meaning: The act of spying Form: n Sentence: The soldier broke into the commando's office but was arrested for espionage before he could lay his hands on any secret information. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E153 Word: Espousal Meaning: Adoption or support of a cause Form: n Sentence: The school children are fighting against drug abuse and have become popular all over the country for this espousal. Synonyms: Antonyms: Abjuration Related Word: Espouse (v) Word ID: E154 Word: Esprit de corps Meaning: Loyalty and devotion uniting a group Form: n Sentence: There is never any infighting in this religious group which is bonded by the esprit de corps they share. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
E155 Estrade Raised platform n The teacher's desk is on an estrade to enable her to view the entire class properly.
Word ID: E156 Word: Estranged Meaning: Separated, Alienated Form: adj Sentence: Once a loving couple, Daisy and Nick are now estranged due to petty differences. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Estrange (v)
Word ID: E157 Word: Eternal Meaning: Lasting for ever, Without beginning or end Form: adj Sentence: The eternal beauty of nature has been and will always be the favorite subject for poets. Synonyms: Antonyms: Ephemeral Related Word: Eternity (n), Eternally (adv) Word ID: E158 Word: Ethereal Meaning: Of unearthly lightness and delicacy; like a spirit or a fairy Form: adj Sentence: She looked almost ethereal dressed as a fairy for the fancy dress party. Synonyms: Antonyms: Tangible Related Word: Word ID: E159 Word: Ethnic Meaning: Relating to racial, tribal, or national group Form: adj Sentence: That restaurant serves delicious ethnic food and the stewards are even dressed as Afghans are. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Ethnically (adv)
E160 Ethnology The scientific study of different races of human beings n Ethnology is a fascinating subject, which enlightens us about the innumerable human races existing in this world.
Related Word: Ethnological (adj), Ethnologist (n), Ethnologically (adv)
Word ID: E161 Word: Ethos Meaning: Underlying character of a culture, group etc Form: n Sentence: This book is based on the ethos and lifestyle of the Arabians sheikhs. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E162 Word: Etiolated Meaning: Seriously weakened Form: adj Sentence: She had a relapse of jaundice after which her liver became etiolated. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Etiolation (n) Word ID: E163 Word: Etiology Meaning: Study of the causes of diseases Form: n Sentence: Etiology can tell us the causes of the common cold but no cure for it. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Etiological (adj), Etiologically (adv), Etiologist (n) Word ID: E164 Word: Etude Meaning: Short musical composition or exercise Form: n Sentence: The musical group performed a brilliant etude that entranced the audience. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: E165 Word: Eulogy Meaning: Expression of high praise, usu. of a person Form: n Sentence: Our school has a eulogy dedicated to its great founder, which the students sing everyday after prayers. Synonyms: Antonyms: Malignancy, Denunciation Related Word: Word ID: E166 Word: Euphemism Meaning: Mild word(s) substituted for improper or blunt one/s. Form: n Sentence: Derek improvised on Steve's harsh speech, prepared for the seminar by making euphemistic changes. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Euphemistic (adj) Word ID: E167 Word: Euphony Meaning: Pleasant or sweet sounding Form: n Sentence: Her voice is soft and euphonious and appealing to the ear when she sings. Synonyms: Antonyms: Cacophony, Discord Related Word: Euphonious (adj) Word ID: E168 Word: Euphoria Meaning: Feeling of great happiness, pride and excitement Form: n Sentence: I was euphoric after reading the results of the talent contest, which revealed that I had stood first. Synonyms: Antonyms: Discomfort Related Word: Euphoric (adj), Euphorically (adv) Word ID: E169 Word: Evanescence Meaning: Vanishing, fading from sight or senses Form: n Sentence: Once a great actress, this old woman now stays seriously ill and her past memories is almost evanescent. Synonyms: Fleeting, Fugacious Antonyms: Longevity Related Word: Evanescent (adj) Word ID: E170 Word: Evasive Meaning: (1) Not frank and direct, hesitant to reveal the truth. (2) Intended to avoid danger Form: adj Sentence: (1) She was being rather evasive and was evidently trying to protect her brother from their mother's scolding. (2) After escaping from the kidnappers, his evasion of recapture was by seeking police protection. Synonyms: Antonyms: Frank Related Word: Evasiveness (n), Evasion (n), Evasively (adv) Word ID: E171 Word: Evenhanded Meaning: Impartial, Fair Form: adj Sentence: This judge is renowned for handing out evenhanded justice. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E172 Word: Evict Meaning: To forcibly make someone leave a house or property under law Form: v Sentence: The landlord evicted the tenants from the house who had been illegally occupying it for the last fourteen years. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Eviction (n) Word ID: E173 Word: Evince Meaning: To show clearly, Indicate, Reveal Form: v Sentence: The x-ray evinced a fracture of her anklebone. Synonyms: Manifest, Display Antonyms: Conceal Related Word:
E174 Evocative That which brings up emotions and/or memories
adj The last scene of the movie was very evocative and most of us were in tears.
Related Word: Evoke (v), Evocation (n)
E175 Ewe Female sheep n The farmer's ewe has just given birth to an adorable little lamb.
Word ID: E176 Word: Ex gratia Meaning: (Payment) made as a favor, not legally binding Form: adj Sentence: He gave him the money ex gratia without any expectation of returns. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
E177 Ex officio By virtue of one's office or position adj It was for ex officio reasons that the company was able to get the contract.
Word ID: E178 Word: Exacerbate Meaning: Make worse, aggravate Form: v Sentence: Their quarrel was only exacerbated by Maria's intervention and ended in a physical fight. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Exacerbation (n) Word ID: E179 Word: Exacting Meaning: Extremely demanding, Requiring much effort and attention Form: adj Sentence: He makes a very exacting boss who manages to keep his employees busy all the time. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Exactingly (adv) Word ID: E180 Word: Exalt Meaning: (1) To praise highly (2) To raise a person to a high rank Form: v Sentence: (1) The doctors exalted Andrea for her voluntary services. (2) The nun was exalted to the position of Mother Superior. Synonyms: Extol Antonyms: Pillory Related Word: Exaltation (n) Word ID: E181 Word: Exasperate Meaning: To annoy or make extremely angry, To test the patience of someone Form: v Sentence: Mr. Jones is exasperated by the continuos meddling of his neighbors into his household. Synonyms: Vex, Nettle Antonyms: Placate Related Word: Exasperation (n)
E182 Exceptionable Objectionable, Likely to cause offence or dislike adj The tactics employed by Julie to get the job are exceptionable and unfair to the other applicants.
Word ID: E183 Word: Excerpt Meaning: Selection from a large piece of work like a book, musical composition etc. Form: n Sentence: I chose to recite an excerpt from the famous novel Gone with the Wind for the elocution contest. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: E184 Word: Excise Meaning: Government tax on certain goods produced inside a country Form: n Sentence: The government has levied excise duties on the production of mustard oil in the country. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E185 Word: Excise Meaning: To remove by cutting out Form: v Sentence: It was an eight hour long surgery when the doctors excised the tumor from her brain. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Excision (n) Word ID: E186 Word: Exclaim Meaning: To speak up or cry out loudly and suddenly Form: v Sentence: She exclaimed with joy when her name was announced as the winner of the beauty contest. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Exclamation (n) Word ID: E187 Word: Excoriate Meaning: (1) Strip the skin from (2) Criticize severely, Express a very bad opinion of a book, play etc. Form: v Sentence: (1) Poachers hunt down crocodiles and mercilessly excoriate them to manufacture belts and purses.(2) Critics excoriated Isabel for her bad performance in the play. Synonyms: Antonyms: Soothe Related Word: Excoriation (n)
E188 Exculpate Free from blame v After the investigations were over Darrel was proved innocent and exculpated by the judge. Exonerate Excuse
Related Word: Exculpation
Word ID: E189 Word: Excursion Meaning: Short journey made for pleasure, usu. by a group of persons Form: n Sentence: We had to carry our tents for the excursion organized by the club to the rain forests. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E190 Word: Execrable Meaning: (1) Of very bad quality or nature (2) Deserving hate Form: adj Sentence: (1) Mason is sweet natured and very different from his twin brother who is selfish and execrable. (2) Sam is execrable for all the pain he has caused his parents all through their lives. Synonyms: Abominable, Detestable Antonyms: (Execrate) : Acclaim Related Word: Execrate (v), Execration (n)
Word ID: E191 Word: Execute Meaning: (1) To kill as a lawful punishment (2) To put into effect, Carry out Form: v Sentence: (1) The jury passed an order for the execution of the criminal who was convicted for murder.(2) The committee finally executed the plans after the chairperson sanctioned it. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Execution (v) Word ID: E192 Word: Exemplary Meaning: Serving as a model, Outstanding Form: n Sentence: Abraham's contribution to the flood victims has been exemplary, as many people have followed him in doing the same. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: E193 Word: Exemplify Meaning: Serve as an example of, Embody Form: v Sentence: The quality of the products exemplifies the poor condition of the machinery in the factory. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Exemplification
E194 Exempt Not subject to a duty or obligation. Hence, to make something or someone exempt. adj & v For their noble services, all doctors are exempted from any kind of taxes payable to the government.
Related Word: Exemption (n)
Word ID: E195 Word: Exertion Meaning: Effort, Doing much physical work Form: n Sentence: She practiced all day for the long jump finals and ultimately collapsed because of over exertion. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Exert (v) Word ID: E196 Word: Exhaustive Meaning: Thorough, Comprehensive Form: adj Sentence: I made an exhaustive study of the tough algebra problems before beginning to solve them. Synonyms: Antonyms: Indefatigable Related Word: Exhaustiveness (n), Exhaustively (adv) Word ID: E197 Word: Exhilaration Meaning: Excitement and Cheer Form: n Sentence: The scientist was exhilarated after finally completing the experiment successfully. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Exhilarate (v), Exhilarating (adj) Word ID: E198 Word: Exhort Meaning: Warn, To urge or advise strongly Form: v Sentence: The general exhorted the discouraged soldiers to fight well and win the battle for their country. Synonyms: Admonish, Reprove Antonyms: Dissuade Related Word: Exhortation (n)
Word ID: E199 Word: Exhume Meaning: Dig up, bring something hidden or uncertain to light. Form: v Sentence: After burial, the dead body of Mrs. Wilson had to be exhumed again for further investigation of her murder. Synonyms: Antonyms: Inter Related Word: Exhumation (n) Word ID: E200 Word: Exigent Meaning: Extremely urgent, Requiring immediate aid or action, exacting or demanding Form: adj Sentence: The patient was in an exigent condition and passed away because of receiving no medical attention. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Exigency (n) Word ID: E201 Word: Exiguous Meaning: Scanty, Small Form: adj Sentence: How can you even think of starting such a big business with such an exiguous amount in hand? Synonyms: Meagre, Diminutive Antonyms: Related Word: Exiguousness (n), Exiguously (adv)
f-words Word ID: F001 Word: Fabian Meaning: Cautious and dalaying, Member of fabian society Form: adj & n Sentence: Jimmy is a fabianist who would rather leave his test papers incomplete than rush through it. Synonyms: Cunctative, Dilatory Antonyms: Related Word: Fabianism (n), Fabianist (n) Word ID: F002 Word: Fabricate Meaning: Build, Manufacture Form: v Sentence: Being a large order, the manufacturer agreed to fabricate the product according to the specifications of the buying house. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Fabrication (n), Fabricator (n) Word ID: F003 Word: Faade Meaning: Front, Superficial or false appearance Form: n Sentence: (1) The faade of this building is rather impressive but its interior is very shabby. (2) She was in tears on being let down by her best friend but had to smile and put up a faade in front of everybody. Synonyms: Antonyms: Word ID: F004 Word: Facer Meaning: Sudden great difficulty Form: n Sentence: The sudden loss in his business was like a facer amidst his father's illness. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
F005 Facet (1) Small plane surface (of a gem) (2) Any aspect that needs to be considered n (1) This diamond is a beautifully cut piece and all its facets dazzle brilliantly. (2) Albert is a true gentleman whose good manners is only one facet of his personality.
Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Faceted (adj)
Word ID: F006 Word: Facetious Meaning: Addicted to or marked by pleasantry or levity Form: adj Sentence: Gary has this facetious habit of passing silly remarks, which can get very irritating at times. Synonyms: Humorous, Jocose Antonyms: Related Word: Facetiously (adv), Facetiousness (n) Word ID: F007 Word: Facile Meaning: Requiring little effort; easily achieved. Also, meaningless or incomplete Form: adj Sentence: (1) She was such a good painter that it was facile for her to win the contest.(2) The rest of the audience was irritated by the loud and weird facile remarks she passed at the performers. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Facileness (n), Facilely (adv) Word ID: F008 Word: Facilitate Meaning: Help bring about, Make less difficult Form: v Sentence: The electronic typewriter has facilitated speedy documentation. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Facilitation (n) Word ID: F009 Word: Facsimile Meaning: Exact copy, To make such a copy Form: n & v Sentence: We have installed a facsimile machine for instant duplication of papers in both our offices. Synonyms: Antonyms: Word ID: F010 Word: Faction Meaning: Self-interested party or group esp. in politics Form: n Sentence: The ruling political party has now split up into factions, which are fighting amongst themselves to serve their personal interests. Synonyms: Clique Antonyms: Related Word: Factional (adj) Word ID: F011 Word: Factious Meaning: Raising dissentions or factions, creating discord Form: adj Sentence: The old blind man tried to befool the crowd by inventing a completely factious story about himself. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Factiously (adv), Factiousness (n)
F012 Factitious Unnatural, Made for a special purpose adj The hotel ordered factitious red flowers made of paper to decorate its lobby for Christmas.
Synonyms: Antonyms:
Artificial Spontaneous
Related Word: Factitiously (adv), Factitiousness
Word ID: F013 Word: Factotum Meaning: A person who has tasks or responsibilities of all kinds, a jack of all trades Form: n Sentence: Our butler is the factotum of our household as he is also a cook as well as a driver. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: F014 Word: Faculty Meaning: 1) Mental or bodily powers 2) Teaching staff 3) Liberty to do something given by law Form: n Sentence: (1) The old man is still in command of his faculties and can read and comprehend very clearly. (2) The science faculty of our school comprises of teachers from all over the country. (3) This license is his faculty to trade with countries. Synonyms: Word ID: F015 Word: Fait accompli Meaning: An accomplished act. Hence an act or thing already done and not reversible Form: n Sentence: His sins are fait accompli and cannot be redeemed even if he begs forgiveness. Synonyms: Word ID: F016 Word: Fallacious Meaning: False, Misleading Form: adj Sentence: Richmond is an unhappy rich man proving this well-known saying as a fallacy that success brings happiness. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Fallacy (n), Fallaciously (adv) Word ID: F017 Word: Fallible Meaning: Liable to make mistakes, to be misled or to be wrong Form: adj Sentence: It is impossible for anybody to be perfect, as every human being is fallible. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Fallibility (n) Word ID: F018 Word: Fallow Meaning: Potentially useful but not presently in use (usu. of land) Form: n, adj & v Sentence: This land is now fallow and crops will be planted on it only after the rains. Synonyms: Uncultivated Word ID: F019 Word: Falter Meaning: Waver or lose courage Form: v Sentence: He was honest and thus never faltered in his resolve to prove his innocence. Synonyms: Hesitate Word ID: F020 Word: Fanaticism Meaning: Excessive zeal, Extreme devotion to a belief Form: n Sentence: She is a health food fanatic and eats lots of green vegetables for all her meals. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Fanatic (adj), Fanatical (adj), Fanatically (adv), Fanaticize (v)
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F021 Fanciful
Indulging in fancies adj She is a fanciful poet who loves to write about her dreams. Whimsical, Capricious
Word ID: F022 Word: Fanfare Meaning: Call by bugles or trumpets Form: n Sentence: Trumpeters were ushered, as the prince was to be married with a lot of fanfare. Synonyms: Word ID: F023 Word: Farce Meaning: Broad comedy, Mockery Form: n Sentence: This is a farcical play, which entertains as well as mocks the politicians of our country. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Farceur (n), Farcicality (n), Farcical, (adj), Farcically (adv) Word ID: F024 Word: Fastidious Meaning: Difficult to please Form: adj Sentence: Kim is a fastidious eater who manages to find faults in food cooked even by the finest of chefs. Synonyms: Unpleasant Antonyms: Related Word: Fastidiously (adv), Fastidiousness (n) Word ID: F025 Word: Fatalism Meaning: The doctrine that all things and events are predetermined and hence unalterable Form: n Sentence: Henry is a fatalist who feels that he is destined to be poor even if he works hard. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Fatalist, Fatality (n), Fatalistic (adj) Word ID: F026 Word: Fathom Meaning: Measure the depth of, Get to the bottom of Form: v Sentence: Nobody could fathom why Bob and Pete would hurt each other after being best of friends. Synonyms: Investigate, Comprehend Antonyms: Related Word: Fathomless (adj) Word ID: F027 Word: Fatuous Meaning: Foolish or idiotic in a self-satisfied way Form: adj Sentence: During one of the ground tests, the candidate made a sort of fatuous suggestion about crossing a river with the help of a rope. Synonyms: Antonyms: Sensible Related Word: Fatuity (n), Fatuousness (n), Fatuously (adv) Word ID: F028 Word: Fauna Meaning: Animals of a period or region Form: n Sentence: The fauna parks of Australia have kangaroo' and wombats, which are not found anywhere else in the world. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Faunal (adj), Faunist (n), Faunistical (adj) Word ID: F029 Word: Fawning Meaning: Obedient Form: adj Sentence: They fawned over their rich uncle to please him so that he would give them some of his wealth. Synonyms: Obsequious, Cringing Antonyms: Arrogant Related Word: Fawn (v, n & adj) Word ID: F030 Word: Faze Meaning: Disconcert, Dismay Form: v Sentence: Jane's irrational behavior left everyone in a faze at the party. Synonyms:
Word ID: F031 Word: Fealty Meaning: Faithfulness, Loyalty Form: n Sentence: The maid servant showed exemplary fealty to her master by staying up for nights during his illness. Synonyms: Fidelity Antonyms: Perfidy Word ID: F032 Word: Feasible Meaning: Possible, Reasonable Form: adj Sentence: The promoters conducted a survey to study the feasibility of the project before investing their money in it. Synonyms: Plausible Antonyms: Impracticable, Implausible Related Word: Feasibility (n), Feasibly (adv) Word ID: F033 Word: Febrile Meaning: Feverish, frenzied, delirious, hysterical Form: adj Sentence: She was febrile and had almost lost her consciousness after her head injury. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Febrility (n) Word ID: F034 Word: Feckless Meaning: Incompetent and irresponsible Form: adj Sentence: His fecklessness in money matters has lead to the loss of all his wealth and property. Synonyms: Worthless, Feeble Antonyms: Related Word: Fecklessly (adv), Fecklessness (n) Word ID: F035 Word: Fecund Meaning: Fruitful or fertile Form: Adj Sentence: The fecundity of the soil makes this land suitable for the growth of all kinds of crops. Synonyms: Prolific Antonyms: Barren, Infertile, Desolate, Acarpus Related Word: Fecundity (n), Fecundate (v) Word ID: F036 Word: Feign Meaning: To simulate or represent in fiction Form: v Sentence: She feigned unconsciousness to attract the attention of her cousins who were busy in their own work. Synonyms: Pretend Antonyms: Word ID: F037 Word: Feint Meaning: A sham attack made to divert attention, a deceptive appearance or movement Form: adj Sentence: The boxer struck the actual blow after a feint attack which confused his opponent Synonyms: Antonyms: Word ID: F038 Word: Felicitous Meaning: Apt, Suitably expressed, Well chosen Form: adj Sentence: He raised a toast and felicitated his mother who was moved to tears by the words of her son. Synonyms: Antonyms: (Felicity) : Misery Related Word: Felicitously (adv), Felicity (n), Felicitation (n) Word ID: F039 Word: Fell Meaning: Cut or knock down, Bring down Form: v Sentence: Nowadays a great number of trees are felled down to make land available for the man to live on. Synonyms: Antonyms: Propitious Related Word: Word ID: F040 Word: Felon Meaning: 1) Inflammatory sore on finger, esp. near nail 2) Cruel, wicked Form: n & adj Sentence: 1) The doctor examined the felon and advised that it be removed by surgery. 2) She was scared of her stepmother's felony and ran away from home. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Felonry (n)
F041 Feral Not domestic, Wild adj Dogs and cats are not feral and most commonly preferred as pets by people.
Word ID: F042 Word: Ferment Meaning: 1) Agitation, Commotion 2) Excite, stirr up Form: n & v Sentence: 1) The trains were all delayed by long hours causing fermentation at the railway station. 2) He sang a lively song for the birthday girl and fermented the dull crowd at the party. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Fermentable (adj), Fermentation (n) Word ID: F043 Word: Ferret Meaning: 1) To search and uncover by careful investigation. (Used with 'out') 2) Stout cotton or silk tape Form: v & n Sentence: 1) The detective managed to ferret out the robbers responsible for stealing priceless paintings from the museum. 2) The upholstery of her furniture is bordered with golden ferret. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: F044 Word: Fervent Meaning: Ardent, Hot Form: adj Sentence: Pamella is a fervent believer in equal remuneration for women in all the fields of labor. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Fervency (n), Fervently (adv), Word ID: F045 Word: Fervid Meaning: 1) Ardent 2) Hot, glowing Form: adj Sentence: 1) His fervid speech opposed to child labor, touched the hearts of the listeners. 2) She was fervid and fresh after the long walk in the park. Synonyms: Antonyms: Listless, Restrained Related Word: Fervidly (adv), Word ID: F046 Word: Fervor Meaning: Glowing ardor, Intensity of feeling Form: n Sentence: Despite all efforts, he cannot disguise the fervor of his love for Olivia. Synonyms: Word ID: F047 Word: Fester Meaning: To develop pus, suppurate. Also, to be a continuing source of resentment, rage or irritation Form: v Sentence: The wound festered spreading poison in his blood and so his arm had to be amputated. Synonyms: Antonyms: Word ID: F048 Word: Festive Meaning: Joyous, Celebratory Form: adj Sentence: Christmas is the season of festivity when everyone is in the highest of spirits. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Festively (adv), Festivity (n), Festival (n) Word ID: F049 Word: Fete Meaning: To honour or commemorate in a festival or celebration Form: v & n Sentence: 1) The club feted the newly elected president by throwing a party. 2) The club organized a fete to raise funds for the forthcoming concert. Synonyms:
Word ID: F050 Word: Fetid Meaning: Stinking Form: adj Sentence: The air was fetid with the unpleasant smell of garbage dumped nearby. Synonyms: Antonyms: Redolent Related Word: Fetidly (adv) Word ID: F051 Word: Fetish Meaning: An object of unreasonable affection or reverence Form: n Sentence: Selia is too fetish about her cat and even takes her along to parties. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Fetishism (n), Fetishist (n), Fetishistic (adj) Word ID: F052 Word: Fetter Meaning: 1) Anything checking freedom of movement or expression 2) Check or restraint Form: n & v Sentence: 1) No threats from the management could fetter the union leader who spoke fearlessly against the company. 2) Chains around the prisoner's ankles fettered his movements. Synonyms: Restraint Antonyms: Liberate Related Word: Word ID: F053 Word: Fiasco Meaning: Total failure Form: n Sentence: The new actors forgot their dialogues and thus the play proved to be a fiasco. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: F054 Word: Fickle Meaning: Changeable, Faithless Form: adj Sentence: Annie is a fickle-minded girl who has not yet decided upon the career she would like to pursue. Synonyms: Antonyms: Loyal Related Word: Fickleness (n), Fickly (adv)
F055 Fictitious Imaginary, not genuine adj The characters in this novel are purely fictitious and created just to entertain the readers.
Related Word: Fictitiously (adv), Fictitiousness (n)
Word ID: F056 Word: Fidelity Meaning: Loyalty Form: n Sentence: The counsellor emphasized on the importance of fidelity for a healthy marriage. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: F057 Word: Figment Meaning: Invention, Imaginary thing Form: n Sentence: Jane thought she heard someone knocking her door at midnight, but it was only a figment of her imagination. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: F058 Word: Figurative Meaning: Not literal, of pictorial or sculptural representation Form: adj Sentence: The professor simplified the tough lines of the poem by explaining it figuratively to the class. Synonyms: Metaphorical Antonyms: Related Word: Figuratively (adv), Figure (n)
F059 Figurine Small ornamental statuette n A beautiful brass figurine of a horse decorated the mantel in her drawing room.
Word ID: F060 Word: Filch Meaning: To steal, pilfer Form: v Sentence: The shopkeeper filched the rich customer by pricing his products at double their value. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: F061 Word: Filial Meaning: Of or befitting a son or daughter Form: adj Sentence: The young boy showered filial love and attention on the old man who had no child. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Filially (adv), Filliation (n) Word ID: F062 Word: Filibuster Meaning: 1) A person who indulges in unauthorized warfare against foreign state esp. by prolonged speaking 2) Delay or prevent the passing of a law by making a long speech Form: n & v Sentence: 2) Even thought the report was ready, the party announced that they would filibuster the report, and that it would be disclosed only the next month. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: F063 Word: Finale Meaning: Last movement of instrumental composition Form: n Sentence: The orchestra was performed brilliantly and concluded the show with an enchanting finale. Synonyms: Conclusion Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: F064 Word: Finesse Meaning: 1) Delicate skill, strategy 2) Achieve by finesse Form: n & v Sentence: We were impressed by the finesse with which the sculptor carved out the ice statue. Synonyms: Antonyms: Word ID: F065 Word: Finical Meaning: Precise, dainty, (particularly insistent that one's standards should be met) Form: adj Sentence: Margaret has a very finical attitude and buys her clothes only from the most expensive boutiques in the town. Synonyms: Fastidious Antonyms: Related Word: Finically (adv), Finicality (n), Finicalness (n)
Word ID: F066 Word: Finicky
Meaning: Needing much attention to detail Form: Sentence: Synonyms: Antonyms: adj The neat and tidy home of Mrs. Andrews reveals how finicky she is about cleanliness.
Word ID: F067 Word: Firebrand Meaning: A person or thing that brings trouble Form: n Sentence: Judy is the firebrand of our class and is always getting us into trouble with our teachers. Synonyms: Troublemaker Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: F068 Word: Firmament Meaning: Sky with its clouds and stars Form: n Sentence: The moon was bright and the firmament lit the sky which looked as if it had been studded with jewels. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Firmamental (adj) Word ID: F069 Word: Fissure Meaning: 1) Long and narrow opening made esp. by cracking or splitting 2) To split or crack Form: n & v Sentence: The glacier melted in the summer and seeping in and out of the fissures, it finally flowed into the river. Synonyms: Crevice Antonyms: Related Word:
F070 Fitful Having irregular periods of activity adj
She lost her peace of mind and slept fitfully after hearing about her father's illness. Spasmodic, Intermittent
Related Word: Fitfully (adv), Fitfulness (n)
Word ID: F071 Word: Flaccid Meaning: Hanging loose or wrinkled, drooping, lacking vigor Form: adj Sentence: Her grey hair and flaccid skin made Mary look much older than she actually was. Synonyms: Flabby Antonyms: Taut, Turgid Related Word: Flaccidity (n) Word ID: F072 Word: Flagrant Meaning: Glaring, Notorious, Scandalous (of offence or offender). Conspicuously bad Form: adj Sentence: Jason is a flagrant liar and does not hesitate before talking ill about anyone. Synonyms: Egregious Antonyms: Related Word: Flagrancy (n), Flgrantly (adv) Word ID: F073 Word: Flail Meaning: An instrument for thrashing grain by hand; to heat, to whip Form: n & v Sentence: 1) The farmer used a flail to separate the grains out of the crops. 2) The jockey flailed the horse hard to make it run faster. Synonyms: Antonyms: Word ID: F074 Word: Flamboyant Meaning: Gorgeously colored, nicely decorated Form: adj Sentence: It was impossible to miss out Steve who was dressed in a flamboyant orange shirt for the party. Synonyms: Ornate Antonyms: Restrained Related Word: Flamboyance (n), Flamboyancy (n), Flamboyantly (adv) Word ID: F075 Word: Flaunt Meaning: Display ostentatiously Form: v Sentence: She came to college flaunting her new silver watch. 1) Her cheeks have brown flecks, which she tries to disguise by using make up. 2) Martha looked very pretty in her dress that was white flecked with red polka dots. Synonyms: Antonyms: Hide Related Word: Flaunty (adj)
F076 Fleck 1) Spot in skin, Patch of color or light 2) To mark with flecks n&v 1) Her cheeks have brown flecks, which she tries to disguise by using make up. 2) Martha looked very pretty in her dress that was white flecked with red polka dots.
Antonyms: Related Word: Fleckless (adj)
Word ID: F077 Word: Fleece Meaning: 1) Wool coat of a sheep 2) To rob or plunder Form: n & v Sentence: 1) The cattle grazer shaved the white fleece off his sheep and sold it to the merchants. 2) The robbers on the highway fleeced us off our watches and jewelry. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Fleeced (adj), Fleecy (adj), Fleeceable (adj) Word ID: F078 Word: Flick Meaning: 1) Light stroke as with a whip 2) Strike or move with a flick Form: n & v Sentence: 1) He took a towel and flicked the cigarette ash off the towel. 2) We stood horrified as the snake flicked its tongue in and out of its mouth. Synonyms: Antonyms:
F079 Flighty Fickle, guided by whim or fancy adj No one takes Danny seriously as he is rather flighty and keeps changing his mind every now and then. Crotchety, capricious
Related Word: Flightly (adv), Flightiness (n)
Word ID: F080 Word: Flinch Meaning: Hesitate, give way Form: v Sentence: She is not the sorts to flinch in the face of a problem but deals with it courageously. Synonyms: Antonyms: Extol Related Word: ord: Flippancy Meaning: Lack of respect or seriousness, Irreverence Form: n Sentence: John's flippant remarks during history class annoyed the teacher. Synonyms: Impiety, Impudence Antonyms: Related Word: Flippant (adj), Flippantly (adv) Word ID: F082 Word: Flit Meaning: 1) Fly, Dart lightly, Pass swiftly by 2) Change of abode esp. to evade creditor etc. Form: v & n Sentence: 1) During our nature walk we saw beautiful
blue birds flitting from branch to branch. 2) Thieves never have a permanent abode and flit from place to place to avoid getting caught by the police. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
F083 Floe A sheet of floating ice n Though there were no big icebergs, the ship was badly damaged because the crew did not watch out for floes.
Word ID: F084 Word: Flora Meaning: Plants of a region or era Form: n Sentence: Holland is famous for its flora, especially the tulips. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Floral (adj) Word ID: F084 Word: Flora Meaning: Plants of a region or era Form: n Sentence: Holland is famous for its flora, especially the tulips. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Floral (adj) Word ID: F085 Word: Florid Meaning: Having a reddish color, Ruddy, Rubicund, Rufescent, hence flushed. Also, Ornate to an excessive degree, fancy, elaborate Form: adj Sentence: 1) Nancy's face was florid after her friends embarrassed her at the party. 2) She used florid language to impress the judges at the debate. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Floridity (n), Floridness (n), Floridly (adv) Word ID: F086 Word: Flounder Meaning: 1) Struggle and thrash about, Proceed clumsily or falter 2) Flat-fish esp. of small edible species Form: v & n Sentence: 1) He floundered in the water trying to save his life, as he did not know how to swim. 2) The fishermen made good money after selling the flounder they caught with their nets. Synonyms: Antonyms: Word ID: F087 Word: Flourish Meaning: 1) Grow well, Prosper, Decorate with ornaments 2) Ornament of flowing curves about letter or word in handwriting Form: v & n Sentence: 1) His business flourished after he changed his marketing strategies. 2) The Christmas tree looked gorgeous flourished with gold and silver balls. 3) She used flourishy handwriting to make the invitation look fancy. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Flourishy (adj)
Word ID: F088 Word: Flout Meaning: 1) Defy, disregard with contempt 2) Flouting speech or act Form: v & n Sentence: 1) The boarders got into trouble with the matron after they flouted the rules of the hostel. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: F089 Word: Fluctuate Meaning: Waver, Shift Form: v Sentence: His feelings fluctuated between fear and excitement as he got ready for scuba diving. Synonyms: Vacillate Antonyms: Related Word: Fluctuation (n), Word ID: F090 Word: Fluency Meaning: Smoothness of speech Form: n Sentence: She is French but her fluency in English and German is remarkable. Synonyms: Antonyms: Hesitance Related Word: Fluent (adj), Fluently (adv) Word ID: F091 Word: Fluke Meaning: 1) Unlikely occurrence, Stroke of fortune 2) Make fluke Form: n & v Sentence: 1) He is not a good golfer and the winning stroke was only a fluke. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Fluky (adj)
F092 Fluster 1) Confuse with drink 2) Agitation v&n 1) Fred was flustered after the drink and began to fumble over his words. 2) The club members were flustered by the constant disagreement over trivial issues.
Word ID: F093 Word: Flux Meaning: 1) Series of changes 2) Flow copiously, make fluid Form: n & v Sentence: 1) The future plans of the company are unsettled and everything is still in a state of flux. 2) The glue had become rather thick so I added a little water to it to make it flux. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Fluxion (n), Fluxional (adj), Fluxionary (adj)
F094 Fodder 1) Coarse food for cattle, horses etc 2) Give fodder to
Form: Sentence: Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
n&v 1) Alfalfa is a very good fodder for cattle. 2) Horses need to be foddered well to build up their energy before they can run in the races.
Word ID: F095 Word: Foible
Meaning: Minor (usually harmless) fault or weakness in a person's character, short coming Form: n
Sentence: No matter how strong and wise a man is, he does have little foibles. Synonyms: Feeble Antonyms:
Word ID: F096 Word: Foil Meaning: 1) Metal hammered or rolled into fine sheet 2) Sword used in fencing 3) Track of hunted animal, check 4) Run over or cross so as to baffle hounds, beat off, repulse, frustrate etc Form: n & v Sentence: 1) The food on flight is all served in foil containers to keep it fresh. 2) Fencers use their foil with great agility. 3) He foiled the grazing sheep by running between them. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Foilist (n)
Word ID: F097 Word: Meaning: Form: Sentence: Synonyms: Foist To pass off something spurious as genuine or worthy, to introduce or insert surreptitiously v The retailer tried to foist his defective stock on his customers by packing it in new and fancy boxes.
Antonyms:
Word ID: F098 Word: Foliage Meaning: Masses of leaves Form: n Sentence: The soldiers were dressed in brown and green uniforms that would camouflage them in the foliage of the forest. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Foliar (adj), Foliate (adj & v) Word ID: F099 Word: Foment Meaning: Bathe with warm or medicated lotions Form: v Sentence: The nurse dressed his wound by fomenting it with the options prescribed by the doctor. Synonyms: Antonyms: Quell Related Word: Fomenter (n), Fomentation (n) << Previous Word Word ID: F100 Word: Foolhardy Meaning: Delighting in needless risks Form: adj Sentence: Despite knowing about the poor future of his business he is being foolhardy and borrowing more money to invest in it. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Foolhardiness (n) \Word ID: F101 Word: Fop Meaning: Dandy, A man who takes too much interest in his clothes and personal appearance Form: n Sentence: He always tries to be a fop but none of the boys in his class like his taste for clothes. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Fopling (n), Foppery (n), Foppish (adj) Word ID: F102 Word: Forage Meaning: Search for food or supplies or a raid to capture such provisions, rummage. Also, to strip off possessions by plundering and seizing Form: n & v Sentence: The poor children had been living on the streets, foraging for rubbles and sleeping rough. Synonyms: Pillage, Despoil, Harry, Spoliation, Rapine Antonyms: Related Word: Forager (n)
F103 Forbearance Patience n Her forbearance was rewarded and she finally got a good raise in her salary.
Related Word: Forbear (v)
Word ID: F104 Word: Ford Meaning: 1) Place where a river can be crossed on foot 2) To cross water by wading or with vehicle Form: n & v Sentence: 1) The trekkers dipped their sticks in the water to see if it were fordable otherwise they would have to swim across to the other side. 2) The hunter's jeep was sturdy and could ford easily without water seeping into the engine. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Fordable (adj), Fordless (n) Word ID: F105 Word: Forebear / Forbear Meaning: An ancestor, progenitor Form: n Sentence: Timothy has inherited his interest in botany from his forebears who were great scientists of their times. Synonyms: Forefather Antonyms: Word ID: F106 Word: Forensic Meaning: Suitable to debate or courts of law Form: adj Sentence: There was no apparent proof of the old man's murder; but the forensic examination revealed a large quantity of poison in his stomach, which proved that the man did not die a natural death. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Forensically (adv) Word ID: F107 Word: Foreshadow Meaning: Give an indication beforehand, Portend Form: v Sentence: The dark clouds foreshadowed heavy rains in the next hour. Synonyms: Prefigure Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: F108 Word: Foresight Meaning: Ability to foresee future happenings, Prudence Form: n Sentence: He had the foresight to invest his money in a business that would reap him long-term profits. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: F109 Word: Forestall Meaning: Prevent by taking action in advance Form: v Sentence: Our teammates played intelligently and forestalled the opponent's constant efforts to shoot another basket and win the match. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Forestallment (n)
F110 Forgo Give up, go without v Harold's seniors advised him that it would be unwise to forgo this opportunity of going to New York for training. Relinquish
Word ID: F111 Word: Forlorn Meaning: Sad and lonely, Wretched Form: adj Sentence: Maggie was miserable and forlorn when her cousins returned to America after spending an enjoyable vacation with her. Synonyms: Desperate Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: F112 Word: Formality Meaning: Ceremonious quality, Something done just for form's sake Form: n Sentence: 1) Friends should be at ease with one another and realize that there is no place for formality in everyday life. 2) There are a few formalities that have to be settled before we become the legal owners of this house. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Formal (n), Formalization (n), Formalize (v) Word ID: F113 Word: Formidable Meaning: To be dreaded or viewed with respect Form: adj Sentence: The formidable voice of our principle brings silence in the assembly hall instantly. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Formidableness (n), Formidably (adv) Word ID: F114 Word: Forsake Meaning: Withdraw one's help Form: v Sentence: When her friends did not turn up Janet felt that they had forsaken her in her hour of need. Synonyms: Abandon, Renounce Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: F115 Word: Forswear Meaning: Swear falsely Form: v Sentence: The witness accepted the bribe offered by the lawyer and agreed to forswear in court. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
F116 Forte 1) A person's strong point or special talent. Also part of sword or blade from hilt to middle 2) Performed loud(ly) and then immediately soft(ly) n, adj & adv 1) His ability to convince people is his forte that acts as an advantage over the other salesmen. 2) The violinist had to concentrate hard while he performs the forte that involves a lot of rise and fall.
Word ID: F117 Word: Forthright Meaning: 1) Outspoken, Straightforward, Frank 2) In a direct manner 3) Going straight, unswerving Form: n, adv & adj Sentence: 1) Tina hurt the feelings of Jane by being rather forthright about her dislike for Jane's new dress. 2) The teacher made the rules of discipline clear in a forthright manner. 3) The pedestrian directed us to go forthright and we would reach the hotel. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: F118 Word: Fortitude Meaning: Courage in pain or adversity Form: n Sentence: His wife's fortitude helped Lionel to pull through the times of financial crisis. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: F119 Word: Fortuitous Meaning: Accidental, By chance Form: adj Sentence: Betty's and mine was a fortuitous meeting at the camp but we ended up becoming the best of friends. Synonyms: Antonyms: Unfortunate Related Word: Fortuitously (adv), Fortuitousness (n) Word ID: F120 Word: Foster Meaning: Encourage, Promote growth of Form: v Sentence: The government hopes that its new foreign policies will foster friendly relations with its neighboring countries. Synonyms: Antonyms: Scotch, Stymie Related Word: Fosterage (n), Fosterling (n) Word ID: F121 Word: Founder Meaning: 1) Person who establishes (an organization, business) 2) Fall completely, give way Form: n & v Sentence: 1) Mohammed was the founder of the religion of Islam. 2) The roof of the building foundered because of lack of support from the pillars that were very weak. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Foundation (n), Foundership (n)
Word ID: F122 Word: Foundling
Meaning: Deserted child of unknown parents Form: Sentence: Synonyms: Antonyms: n Mark is a foundling raised by an old couple who brought them home from an orphanage.
F123 Fracas Noisy quarrel n The football player tripped his opponent after which a fight broke out and all the rest got involved in the fracas.
Brawl, Melee
Word ID: F124 Word: Fractious Meaning: Unruly Form: adj Sentence: The students were unusually fractious that day and even the teacher failed to bring about any order in the class. Synonyms: Peevish Antonyms: Agreeable Related Word: Fractiously (adv), Fractiousness (n) Word ID: F125 Word: Frail Meaning: 1) Rush basket for packing figs, raisins etc 2) In weak health, morally week Form: n & adj Sentence: 1) The vendor sold his dry fruits in pretty frail. 2) The frail old lady passed away after falling down the stairs. Synonyms: Fragile Antonyms: Related Word: Frailness (n) Word ID: F126 Word: Franchise Meaning: 1) Right granted by authority, Right to vote, Business licensed to sell a product in a particular territory, Citizenship 2) To grant such rights Form: n & v Sentence: 1) Our company has obtained the franchise to sell a renowned beverage in the entire Eastern region of the country. 2) The government has franchised our company as the sole distributor of this product. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: F127 Word: Frantic Meaning: Distraught with rage, pain, grief etc Form: adj Sentence: He was frantic with worry after discovering that his car was missing from the parking lot of the theatre. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Frantically (adv), Franticly (adv), Word ID: F128 Word: Fraudulent Meaning: Guilty of (esp. cheating) Form: adj Sentence: He obtained the money to buy a new watch by fraudulent means and was caught. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Fraudulence (n), Fraudulently (adv), Fraud (n) Word ID: F129 Word: Fraught Meaning: Full of (meaning etc), causing or suffering anxiety Form: adj Sentence: The long journey through the woods was fraught with adventure. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: F130 Word: Fray Meaning: 1) To cause cloth, rope etc. to separate into loose threads at the edges by friction or wear 2) Noisy quarrel Form: v & n Sentence: 1) It is a nuisance to stitch a dress with this material as its cloth frays when cut. 2) We were ready for the fray that always follows any difference of opinion at the meeting. Synonyms: Frazzle Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: F131
Word:
Frenetic
Meaning: Filled with excessive and mistaken enthusiasm Form: Sentence: adj The participants were frenetic about their victory but did not know that their team had been disqualified.
Synonyms: Frenzied, Frantic Antonyms:
F132 Frenzy 1) Temporary insanity, excitement 2) Drive to frenzy n&v 1) He was in a state of frenzy after discovering that all his money had been stolen from the cupboard. 2) The music was very loud and there was frenzied activity at the party.
Related Word: Frenzied (adj)
Word ID: F133 Word: Fresco Meaning: Method of painting on plaster, and such painting Form: n Sentence: 1) The walls of the church are frescoed with designs of beautiful colors. 2) The caves of Ajanta and Ellora in India are famous for the frescoes painted on its walls. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
F134 Fret 1) Ornamental pattern made of continuous combinations of straight lines 2) To be annoyed or vexed n&v 1) The fret is a design that requires accuracy of measurements when created. 2) She is still fretting about her parents turning up late for her dance show.
F135 Friction Rubbing of two bodies n While camping we tried to get sparks of fire by the friction of stones.
Related Word: Frictional (adj), Frictionless (adj)
F136 Frigid Intensely cold, Unresponsive adj 1) The frigidity of the hill station had our hands and feet numb. 2) She responded to my greeting with just a frigid smile and walked away.
Related Word: Frigidity (adj), Frigidness (adj), Frigidly (adv)
Word ID: F137 Word: Fritter Meaning: 1) To waste or squander little by little 2) Piece of fried batter often containing (a slice of) fruit, meat etc. Form: v & n Sentence: 1) She frittered away her time reading magazines, which had nothing but gossip in them. 2) The specialty of this restaurant is its mozzarella fritters with chilly sauce. Synonyms: Antonyms:
Word ID: F138 Word: Frivolous Meaning: Lacking in seriousness, Self-indulgently carefree Form: adj Sentence: Gary is a frivolous and senseless man who thinks about nothing but parties and merriment. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Frivolity (n), Frivolousness (n), Frivolously (adv) Word ID: F139 Word: Frolicsome Meaning: Full of pranks Form: adj Sentence: The governess was fed up of the practical jokes of the frolicsome children. Synonyms: Joyous Antonyms: Related Word: Frolic (adj) Word ID: F140 Word: Frond Meaning: A large leaf, or a leaf-like expansion, as of a palm tree or a fern Form: n Sentence: We rested under the frondage of the palm trees. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Frondage (n) Word ID: F141 Word: Frowzy Meaning: Careless and untidy in appearance. Also having a disagreeable smell Form: adj Sentence: 1) After the football game, he came back home looking rather frowzy with mud on his clothes. 2) The frowzy smell of the bread made it obvious that it had become stale. Synonyms: Slovenly, Unkempt, Slatternly, Musty Antonyms: Related Word: Frowziness (n)
F142 Fructify To bear fruit v The gardener finally managed to fructify the barren apple tree after tending it carefully for years.
Related Word: Fructification (n)
Word ID: F143 Word: Frugal Meaning: Careful, sparingly used or supplied Form: adj Sentence: Despite his richness he still has frugal habits and does not believe in unnecessary expenses. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Frugality (n) Frugally (adv) Word ID: F144 Word: Fruition Meaning: Bearing of fruit, Attainment of thing desired, Enjoyment Form: n Sentence: After much delay the plan to build the orphanage finally came to fruition. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
F145 Frump An unkempt woman, Unattractively dressed woman, a dowdy woman n While in plain clothes she looks very beautiful, she looks like a frump in that old cardigan and black skirt. Slattern, Trollop
Related Word: Frumpish (adj), Frumpy (adj)
F146 Frustrate Discontented through inability to achieve one's desires v His constant failure to make profits frustrated him. Baffle Abet Frustration (n)
Word ID: F147 Word: Fuddled Meaning: Confused due to intoxication Form: adj Sentence: Larry's meaningless mumbling made it clear that he was totally fuddled after the drink. Synonyms: Maudlin Antonyms: Related Word: Fuddle (v)
F148 Fugacious Fleeting, volatile, hard to capture or keep
adj Realizing the fugacity of these moments, we enjoyed the last few days of school to the fullest. Evanescent
Related Word: Fugacity (n)
Word ID: F149 Word: Fugitive Meaning: 1) Fleeing, Running away, Occasional 2) One who flees esp. from danger Form: adj & n Sentence: 1) The fugitive tried his best to leave the country after committing the crime but was eventually caught by the police. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: F150 Word: Fulcrum Meaning: Support on which a lever rests Form: n Sentence: The children fell off the seesaw as its fulcrum gave away. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: F151 Word: Fulminate Meaning: Flash like lightening. Make loud or violent verbal attacks Form: v Sentence: The entire assembly was shocked by the reporter's sudden fulminatory remarks at the minister. Synonyms: Thunder, Explode Antonyms: Related Word: Fulminatant (adj), Fulminatory (adj), Fulmination (n)
Word ID: F151 Word: Fulminate Meaning: Flash like lightening. Make loud or violent verbal attacks Form: v Sentence: The entire assembly was shocked by the reporter's sudden fulminatory remarks at the minister. Synonyms: Thunder, Explode Antonyms: Related Word: Fulminatant (adj), Fulminatory (adj), Fulmination (n) Word ID: F152 Word: Fulsome Meaning: Excessive in an insincere way so as to be distasteful or sickening Form: adj Sentence: Kevin knew that he would fail this semester so he tried fulsomely ways to please the teacher. Synonyms: Immoderate Antonyms: Related Word: Fulsomely (adv), Fulsomeness (n) Word ID: F153 Word: Fulvous Meaning: Reddish yellow Form: adj Sentence: The fulvouscent lights on the billboards were piercing to the eye. Synonyms: Tawny Antonyms: Related Word: Fulvouscent (adj) Word ID: F154 Word: Fundamental Meaning: Of the groundwork, Primary, Essential Form: adj & n Sentence: The fundamental principle of tennis is to watch the ball carefully before taking a position to strike it. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Fundamentally (adv), Fundamentality (adv)
Word ID: F155 Word: Furlough Meaning: 1) Leave of absence 2) Grant or spend furlough Form: n & v Sentence: Her boss, for extending her holiday beyond her furlough, fired Julie. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: F156 Word: Furor Meaning: Enthusiastic admiration, frenzy, great excitement Form: n Sentence: The furor of the children at the playground after class is an amusing sight. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: F157 Word: Furtive Meaning: Done secretly, stealthily Form: adj Sentence: The examination papers were furtively stolen from the principal's office. Synonyms: Surreptitious Antonyms: Open Related Word: Furtively (adv), Furtiveness (n) Word ID: F158 Word: Fusillade Meaning: 1) Continuous firing of guns, anything that is like such a discharge 2) Assault, shoot down Form: n & v Sentence: 1) The fusillade of bullets by the soldiers killed almost a hundred of the enemies. 2) The burglar was arrested for theft and attempting to fusillade the shopkeeper. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: F159 Word: Fusion Meaning: Blending of different things into one Form: n Sentence: The musical piece performed by the guitarist was a fusion of eastern and western melodies. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Fusionist (n) Word ID: F160 Word: Fusty Meaning: Smelling stale and stuffy. Also, old fashioned in ideas etc Form: adj Sentence: After a month when they returned, their small cottage was smelling a bit fusty, so they decided to open all the windows and doors, and got started with cleaning. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Fustily (adv), Fustiness (n) Word ID: F161 Word: Futile Meaning: Useless, Hopeless, Ineffectual Form: adj Sentence: None of the medicines were working and the doctor knew that all efforts to revive the patient were futile. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Futility (n), Futilely (adv) Word ID: G002 Word: Gad Meaning: Wander about idly, Travel constantly for pleasure Form: v Sentence: He reached Paris on a Sunday, and not having anything to do, decided to gad about the historical city to get a feel of it Synonyms: Gallivant. Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G002 Word: Gad Meaning: Wander about idly, Travel constantly for pleasure Form: v Sentence: He reached Paris on a Sunday, and not having anything to do, decided to gad about the historical city to get a feel of it. Synonyms: Gallivant Antonyms:
Related Word: Word ID: G003 Word: Gadfly Meaning: A large fly that bites cattle. Also an irritatingly persistent person Form: n Sentence: Like an irritating gadfly, he often comes to my workplace without any rhyme on reason, and keeps disturbing me at work. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G004 Word: Gaffe Meaning: Indiscreet act or remark, a blunder Form: n Sentence: He addressed the colonel as a major, then quickly realizing his gaffe, profusely apologized for his blunder. Synonyms: Faux pas Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G005 Word: Gainsay Meaning: To deny, To contradict Form: v Sentence: There's no gainsaying the fact that what the boy has done is nothing short of a crime, but while judging his guilt, we must keep in mind his tender age and the fact that he has had a rather pitiful upbringing. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Gainsayer (n) Word ID: G006 Word: Gait Meaning: Manner of walking or running, Speed Form: n Sentence: He has a rather stiff way of walking, and everyone can see that his wife just does not approve of his gait. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G007 Word: Galaxy Meaning: Large, Isolated system of stars, such as the milky way, Any collection of brilliant personalities Form: n Sentence: Present in the concert hall that night, as a mark of respect to the departed musician, was a whole galaxy of stars from the acting and musical professions. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G008 Word: Gale Meaning: Windstorm, Gust of wind Form: n Sentence: The mild breeze suddenly turned into a fierce gale, and people on the street were seen rushing for shelter. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G009 Word: Gall Meaning: 1) Mental soreness, or excrescence produced by insect, fungus etc 2) Injure by rubbing, humiliate etc Form: n & v Sentence: After a galling defeat against Germany in the opening match of the Football World Cup, Spain will have to really play well in its forthcoming match against Romania. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Galling (adj.) Word ID: G010 Word: Gallant Meaning: (1) Brave, Not showing fear under dangerous situations (2) Polite and kind, esp. towards women Form: adj. Sentence: (1) The queen of Jhansi gallantly fought against the British forces till her last breath, and made herself immortal in the annals of the history of the Indian struggle for independence. (2) Gerald gallantly offered to carry Breda's briefcase as they were alighting down the steps of the aircraft. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Gallantry (n) Word ID: G011 Word: Galvanize Meaning: Stimulate by shock, Stir up, Revitalize Form: v Sentence: The stirring speech by the young brigadier has really galvanized the forces, and they are now all set for another day of hard battle. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Galvanization (n)
Word ID: G012 Word: Gambit Meaning: (1) A remark intended to start a conversation (2) A clever piece of action intended to gain an advantage and usu. Involving some risk Form: n Sentence: (1) He raised the interviewer's expectations with a witty gambit, but his later performance in the interview made it appear as if his opening remark was a well rehearsed one.(2) The Railway Budget announced by the Railway Minister in the Parliament yesterday is clearly an election gambit; making concessions on the economy in order to get more votes in the forthcoming elections. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G013 Word: Gambol Meaning: To jump about in play Form: n & v Sentence: The school children were merrily gamboling about in the playing field in the pleasant spring sunshine. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G014 Word: Gamely Meaning: Bravely, With spirit Form: adv. Sentence: He gamely conceded at the end of the match that he had been totally outplayed by his opponent, who was obviously much better than him. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Game (n), Gameness (n) Word ID: G015 Word: Gamut Meaning: Entire range or series Form: n Sentence: In his short acting career of just 8 years, Peter Sellers played an entire gamut of roles, from the haughty aristocrat to the humble peasant, to perfection. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:v Word ID: G016 Word: Gangrene Meaning: Decomposition or decay of body tissue To corrupt Form: n & v Sentence: It was over 24 hours since he got the wound, and since there was no treatment, gangrene was beginning to set in. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Gangrenous (adj.) Word ID: G017 Word: Gape Meaning: Open widely, Stare open-mouthed Form: v & n Sentence: I gaped at her in surprise, as I had thought that she had left for Australia the previous week. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Gaper (n) Word ID: G018 Word: Garbled Meaning: Of something said or written in a confused way, sometimes deliberately, giving a false impression of the facts Form: v Sentence: Though there was nothing wrong with the fax machine, I could not read anything as the message was totally garbled. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G019 Word: Gargantuan Meaning: Huge, Enormous Form: adj. Sentence: The amount of his debts, along with the interest on them, had mounted to such gargantuan proportions that only a miracle could have saved him from being absolutely bankrupt. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G020 Word: Garish Meaning: Over-bright in color, Gaudy Form: adj. Sentence: I think his garish trousers are very poorly chosen; he should have worn something more sober for this solemn occasion. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Garishly (adv.), Garishness (n) Word ID: G021 Word: Garner Meaning: Gather, Collect, often with difficulty Form: v & n Sentence: He tried hard to garner some support from his colleagues when the president of the company accused him of mismanagement of funds, but no one came forward on his behalf. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G022 Word: Garnish Meaning: 1) Decorate, Embellish, usu. a dish before serving it 2) Serve notice on a person Form: v & n Sentence: The dish was tastefully garnished with parsley and mushrooms, and the aroma was so good that I could not wait to bite into it. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Garnishment (n), Garnishee (n) Word ID: G023 Word: Garret Meaning: Room on top floor or partly or entirely on the roof Form: n Sentence: During his early days as a struggling artist in Paris, he lived on the top of this
building in a small garret, that also served as his studio. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Garreteer (n) Word ID: G024 Word: Garrote Meaning: Cord, wire or a metal collar used to strangle a victim Hence, to execute or kill by strangulation Form: n & v Sentence: Deep gashes around the neck of the corpse clearly indicated that the victim had been garroted to death. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G025 Word: Garrulous Meaning: Wordy, Talkative Form: adj. Sentence: Tim is such a garrulous little boy that his teachers always ask him to sit in a corner of the class, all by himself, so that he cannot talk with the other students of the class. Synonyms: Loquacious Antonyms: Related Word: Garrulousness (n), Garrulously (adv.) Word ID: G026 Word: Gastronome Meaning: Fond of, or a judge of, good eating and drinking Form: n Sentence: Everyone acknowledges him as a natural gastronome; he not only is very fond of eating, but can also make out small differences in taste that others cannot normally perceive. Synonyms: Epicure, Gourmet Antonyms: Related Word: Gastronomy (n), Gastronomic (adj.) Word ID: G027 Word: Gauche Meaning: Tactless, without ease or grace Form: adj. Sentence: Her transformation from a gauche teenager to a self-assured, smart young business executive, within a period of five years, was truly amazing. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Gauchness (n), Gaucherie (n) Word ID: G028 Word: Gaudy Meaning: Inappropriately fine, Showy Form: adj. Sentence: The principal of the college has reprimanded her for wearing such gaudy clothes to college, and has issued a notice stating that everyone is expected to dress in a decent way. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Gaud, Gaudiness (n), Gaudily (adv.) Word ID: G029 Word: Gaunt Meaning: Lean and thin Form: adj. Sentence: His lean and gaunt frame belies his huge appetite. Synonyms: Emaciated, Lank Antonyms: Related Word: Gauntness (n) Word ID: G030 Word: Gavel Meaning: Hammerlike tool, usu. used by judges in the court Form: n & v Sentence: The judge banged his gavel loudly on the table in front of him, and commanded the court to maintain order and decorum. Synonyms: Mallet Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G031 Word: Gawk Meaning: 1) Stare foolishly, Look in open-mouthed awe 2) Awkward or bashful person Form: v & n Sentence: Too shocked to react, the two boys stood gawking at the strange creature in front of them. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Gawky (n & adj.), Gawkily (adv.), Gawkiness (n) Word ID: G032 Word: Gelid Meaning: Ice-cold Form: adj. Sentence: Her lips had turned gelid in the icy weather and she found it difficult to speak. Synonyms: Chilly Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G033 Word: Genealogy Meaning: Record of descent from ancestors, Pedigree Form: n Sentence: As evidence, the lawyer produced a certified genealogy of the accused in court, which clearly showed that the accused was a direct descendent of the Earl of Burrough. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Genealogize (v), Genealogist (n) Word ID: G034 Word: Generality Meaning: Applicability to whole class of instances Form: n Sentence: I asked him a very specific question, but he preferred to answer it with a string of bland generalities. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Generalization (n) Word ID: G035 Word: Generate Meaning: Cause, Produce, Create Form: v Sentence: The current cricket series between India and Australia has generated a lot of interest in the media as it
comes after a rather troubled phase for Indian cricket. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Generator (n), Generation (n), Generative (adj.) Word ID: G036 Word: Generic Meaning: Characteristic of an entire class or species Form: adj. Sentence: To describe his play as a 'comedy' would be too generic; I would classify it more as political satire. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Generically (adv.) Word ID: G037 Word: Genesis Meaning: Beginning, Origin Form: n Sentence: The director said at the press conference that the genesis of his latest blockbuster was a dream that he had had when he was just eight years old, and which he vividly recalls even now. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G038 Word: Geniality Meaning: Cheerfulness, Kindliness, Sympathy Form: n Sentence: I'd never expected such geniality from them; I used to think they are quite rude and consider guests to be a nuisance. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Genial (adj.), Genialize (v), Genially (adv.) Word ID: G039 Word: Genre Meaning: Particular variety of art or literature Form: n Sentence: His music stands apart from his contemporaries as it cannot be classified as belonging to any particular genre -- and that's also the biggest reason for his popularity even today. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G040 Word: Genteel Meaning: Having a high social class, Polite and refined (sometimes in an unnatural way) Form: adj. Sentence: Not accustomed to the genteel ways of the sophisticated socialites, the young lady from the small town found herself rather out of place at the party. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Genteelism (n), Genteely (adv.) Word ID: G041 Word: Gentility Meaning: Refinement, Full of gentleness Form: n Sentence: The gentility of her behavior, despite being spoken to so rudely by her father, is truly admirable. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Gentle (adj. & n) Word ID: G042 Word: Gentry Meaning: People of standing, Class of people just below nobility Form: n Sentence: The club by the river was at one time frequented only by selective gentry of the town, but now you can find all kinds of base characters drinking and talking loudly on its lawns. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G043 Word: Genuflect Meaning: To bend the knees as in worship Form: v Sentence: Anyone who entered the king's court had to first genuflect in front of a huge statue of the king placed immediately after the royal gates. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Genuflexion (n), Genuflector (n), Genuflectory (adj.) Word ID: G044 Word: Germane Meaning: Relevant, Pertinent to the matter Form: adj. Sentence: He did not consider the journalist's question was germane to the main issue of the press conference, and chose to ignore it. Synonyms: Appropriate, Apposite Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G045 Word: Germinal Meaning: In the earliest stage of development, Creative or productive of new ideas Form: adj. Sentence: We call this division the Germinal Department since the people here are highly creative and responsible for most of the big ideas that our advertising agency has come up with. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Germinate (v), Germinant (adj.), Germination (n), Germinative (adj.) Word ID: G046 Word: Gerrymander Meaning: Arrange boundaries of (a constituency etc.) so as to gain unfair electoral advantages. Such manipulation Form: v & n Sentence: The formation of three new states has been widely criticized by several sections of the press as nothing but political gerrymandering. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Gerrymanderer (n)
Word ID: G047 Word: Gestate Meaning: To carry inborn young in the uterus until birth. Also, to develop gradually in the mind Form: v Sentence: He let the idea gestate in his mind for a good four months before finally deciding to act on it. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Gestation (n) Word ID: G048 Word: Gesticulation Meaning: Motion, Gesture Form: n Sentence: I could see my brother wildly gesticulating at me, but could not figure out towards what he was trying to draw my attention. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Gesticulate (v), Gesticulator (n), Gesticulative (adj.), Gesticulatory (adj.) Word ID: G049 Word: Ghastly Meaning: Horrible(y), frightful(ly) Form: adj. & adv. Sentence: She wanted to get the ghastly episode, when she was chased by a group of robbers on the street, out of her as soon as possible, but just could not get herself to do it. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Ghastliness (n) Word ID: G050 Word: Ghoul Meaning: An evil spirit Form: n Sentence: Though I do not believe in them, I remember I used to marvel at the stories of ghosts and ghouls as a child. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Ghoulish (adj.) Word ID: G051 Word: Gibberish Meaning: Unintelligent speech Form: n Sentence: None of what he said made any sense to me; I think it was all utter gibberish. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G052 Word: Gibbous Meaning: Convex, Protruding, used to describe the moon between half-moon and full moon phase Form: adj. Sentence: By looking at the gibbous shape of the moon, I could make out that the full-moon night was still about a week away. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Gibbously (adv.), Gibbosity (n) Word ID: G053 Word: Gibe Meaning: To speak in an insulting way. Hence, words spoken as an insult Form: v & n Sentence: Not able to tolerate the gibes of her classmates at her badly freckled face, he broke down and started sobbing loudly. Synonyms: Scoff, Deride Antonyms: Related Word: Giber (n). Gibe is also spelt as Jibe in British English. Word ID: G054 Word: Giblets Meaning: Edible organs from a bird Form: n Sentence: After they had eaten most of the chicken flesh, they kept the remaining giblets in the fridge, planning to use them in a recipe for soup. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G055 Word: Giddy Meaning: Light-hearted, Dizzy, to make or become giddy Form: adj. & v Sentence: Watching the little children on the merry-go-round for so long made her feel dizzy, and she decided to go back to her room. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Giddily (adv.), Giddiness (n) Word ID: G056 Word: Gild Meaning: Cover with a thin layer of gold or gold paint Form: v Sentence: The town authorities had gilded the statue just before the arrival of the dignitary, and it glittered brilliantly in the mid-day sun. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Gilder (n) Word ID: G057 Word: Gingerly Meaning: Very carefully, prudent Form: adv. & adj. Sentence: He gingerly picked up the crystal bowl from the shelf and showed it to her fiance, holding it tightly. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G058 Word: Girth Meaning: The distance around something, Circumference. Also, measurement of a person around the waist Form: n Sentence: The doctor sternly advised him to start exercising, and also to have a check on his diet, if he wished to control his fast-expanding girth. Synonyms: Antonyms:
Word ID: G059 Word: Gist Meaning: Essence of a matter Form: n Sentence: The gist of the entire incident is that our friend here may soon find himself out of job, he informed us, summing up the whole situation. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G060 Word: Glacial Meaning: Like a glacier, Extremely cold Form: adj. Sentence: Everyone in the school, including the teachers, was terrified of the glacial stare of the principal. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Glacially (adv.), Glaciated (adj.), Glaciation (n) Word ID: G061 Word: Glade Meaning: Open space in a forest Form: n Sentence: They were relieved to find a small glade in the midst of the thick forest, and decided to light a fire and pitch camp there. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G062 Word: Glaring Meaning: Highly conspicuous, Harshly bright Form: adj. Sentence: What a glaring mistake you've made by not filling out this form! Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Glare (v, adj. & n) Word ID: G063 Word: Glaze Meaning: 1) Cover with a thin and shiny surface, become glassy 2) Substance used to glaze Form: v & n Sentence: I saw my reflection in the glazed surface of the new, metallic car, and observed that my tie was not straight. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Glazer (n), Glazier (n), Glazy (adj.) Word ID: G064 Word: Glean Meaning: To collect facts etc. by patient effort Form: v Sentence: From what I managed to glean from them out of all their vague statements, they are indeed planning to start a new company. Synonyms: Gather, Accumulate, Cull. Antonyms: Related Word: Gleaner (n), Gleaning (n) Word ID: G065 Word: Glib Meaning: Fluent, Facile, Slick Form: adj. Sentence: With his glib sales pitch, the salesman almost managed to convince me to buy the timeshare holiday package; now I'm glad that I did not get fully convinced. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Glibly (adv.), Glibness (n) Word ID: G066 Word: Glimmer Meaning: Shine erratically, Twinkle Hence, any feeble or wavering light Form: v & n Sentence: Soon, the glimmering lights of the city were visible in the far distance. The small glimmer of hope that was there evaporated when the doctor informed us that her blood pressure was falling drastically. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G067 Word: Glisten Meaning: To shine by reflecting light from a wet, oily, or smooth surface Form: v Sentence: Beads of sweat glistened on his forehead as he desperately tried to fix the fault with his car. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G068 Word: Glitch Meaning: A minor problem or fault because of which success is not possible Form: n Sentence: Everything seemed to be moving smoothly in the process of the company formation, till we met with an unexpected glitch : one of the to be directors was still a minor and so legally could not sign on the contract. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G069 Word: Gloat Meaning: To experience or express a strong, selfish and often malicious delight. Hence, such a feeling or expression of such delight Form: v & n Sentence: In all their statements to the press prior to the test series against India, the Australians had gloated that their opponents stood no chance of winning. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G070 Word: Glossary Meaning: Brief explanation of words used in the text Form: n Sentence: For the definitions of all the technical terms in this essay, please refer to the glossary at the end. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Glossarial (adj.), Glossarist, Glossarator (n) Word ID: G071 Word: Glossy Meaning: Smooth and shining Form: adj. & n Sentence: I was tempted to buy the magazine because of its glossy appearance and the attractive photograph on the cover. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Glossily (adv.), Glossiness (n)
Word ID: G072 Word: Glower Meaning: To stare or scowl (at) Form: v Sentence: The teacher glowered at him when he meekly informed her that he had not done the homework. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G073 Word: Glut Meaning: Feed or satisfy to the full, Overload (usu. with food) Form: v & n Sentence: The glut of media coverage to the growth of the dot com industry had too much of reporting and very little of analysis. Synonyms: Gorge, Cloy Antonyms: Related Word: Glutton (n) Word ID: G074 Word: Gnarled Meaning: Twisted, rugged Form: adj. Sentence: He fell down on the small bush with gnarled branches and thorns, and tore his shirt as a result. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Gnarly (adj.) Word ID: G075 Word: Gnome Meaning: A small, undersized male character in fairy tales, usu. one with not-so-good intentions. Also, a person with sinister influence Form: n Sentence: He grew up listening to lots of fairy tales, and still tries to characterize people around him as gnomes and elves, fairies and witches. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Gnomish (adj.), Gnomic (adj.) Word ID: G076 Word: Goad Meaning: Urge someone to continue or perform, Persuade Form: v & n Sentence: It is doubtful that the pressure of the environmentalists will be sufficient to goad the developing nations into using less fossil fuels. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G077 Word: Gorge Meaning: (1) A deep valley with steep sides (2) Feed greedily, Stuff oneself (3) Contents of stomach Form: n & v Sentence: (1) The only way to go across the gorge was by a narrow, rickety wooden bridge.(2) He spent most of the day sitting in front of the television and gorging on potato wafers and chocolates. (3) The vivid portrayal of cruelty in the movie made my gorge rise. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G078 Word: Gory Meaning: Violent and involving bloodshed Form: adj. Sentence: The TV report about the sordid incident left out all the gory details and gave a rather toned-down version of the story. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G079 Word: Gouge Meaning: To make a hole using some pointed tool, or to dig out something using the finger Form: v & n Sentence: He accidentally drove his car into a pointed rod jutting out of the wall and gouged a hole in the back of his car. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G080 Word: Gourmand Meaning: Gluttonous, epicure, person who takes excessive pleasure in food and drink Form: adj. & n Sentence: The owner of this hotel is a real gourmand; each night you can find him at the restaurant trying out some dishes especially prepared for him. Synonyms: Gourmet Antonyms: Related Word: Gourmandism (n), Gourmandise (n) Word ID: G081 Word: Gourmet Meaning: Connoisseur of food and drink Form: n Sentence: Though these dishes have been prepared keeping the gourmet in mind, we are confident that even the uninitiated visitor to the restaurant would love them. Synonyms: Gourmand Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G082 Word: Grandeur Meaning: Great beauty or power, Impressiveness, Majesty Form: n Sentence: Even if you have heard about it and seen its photographs a hundred times, you are bound to be awed by the sheer grandeur of the Taj Mahal. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G083 Word: Grandiloquent Meaning: Pompous, bombastic, using high-sounding language Form: adj. Sentence: His grandiloquent speech, in which he merely talked about his own achievements and how he had taken the company to such heights, was panned by the press. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Grandiloquence (n), Grandiloquently (adv.)
Word ID: G084 Word: Grandiose Meaning: Pretentious, high-flown, ridiculously exaggerated, impressive Form: adj. Sentence: The grandiose plans that he had for his Internet venture collapsed with the crash of the Internet share prices on the stock market. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Grandiosity (n), Grandiosely (adv.) Word ID: G085 Word: Granulate Meaning: Form into grains Form: v Sentence: The company has re-launched its finely powdered coffee as granulated coffee, and plans to spend a huge amount on advertising the re-launch. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Granulation (n), Granulator (n) Word ID: G086 Word: Graphic Meaning: (1) Very clear and powerful (2) Related to drawing or painting Form: adj. & n Sentence: (1) The TV channel was showing the procedures during a heart surgery in graphic detail, which my mother was just not able to get herself to see. (2) He is the Chief Graphic Designer for the magazine and is responsible for all the illustrations and photographs in the magazine. Synonyms: (1) Vivid Antonyms: Related Word: Graphical (adj.), Graphically (adv.) Word ID: G087 Word: Grapple Meaning: To come to terms with, Tackle, Get a grip on something Form: v & n Sentence: The family has been trying to grapple with the truth of the sudden demise of their sole-bread earner, but not with much success. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G088 Word: Grate Meaning: (1) Make an unpleasant sound so as to annoy (2) Rub together so as to reduce to small particles or a smaller size Form: v Sentence: (1) As if the heavy metal sound of that rock group is not jarring enough, the voice of the lead vocalist really begins to grate on you after a while. (2) You were supposed to cut the cheese into thin slices, not grate it into such fine bits. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Grater (n) Word ID: G089 Word: Gratify Meaning: To please Form: v Sentence: While I was really gratified at the news of my qualifying for the engineering degree course, there was also a bit of sadness at the thought of leaving school. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Gratification (n) Word ID: G090 Word: Gratis Meaning: Free of charge, without payments Form: adj. & adv. Sentence: The announcement that drinks will be provided gratis was greeted with loud cheers from all sides. Synonyms: Gratuitous Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G091 Word: Gratuitous Meaning: Given freely, Unwarranted, Uncalled for Form: adj. Sentence: He goes about giving gratuitous advice to others, and despite all his good intentions, this habit of his has made him rather unpopular in the class. Synonyms: Gratis Antonyms: Related Word: Gratuitously (adv.), Gratuitousness (n) Word ID: G092 Word: Gravity Meaning: 1) Seriousness 2) Attractive force by which bodies tend to center of earth Form: n Sentence: (1) It was a good six hours before the gravity of the situation was really understood by the administration. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Gravitational (adj.), Gravitation (n) Word ID: G093 Word: Greenhorn Meaning: An inexperienced person Form: n Sentence: He was a bit of a greenhorn when it came to speaking in public, and his inexperience showed when he addressed the gathering at the club. Synonyms: Simpleton Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G094 Word: Gregarious Meaning: Habitually living in flocks or communities, Fond of company Form: adj. Sentence: As opposed to her sister who prefers to keep to herself and does not speak much, Terry is quite gregarious, fond of making friends and outgoing by nature. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Gregariously (adv.), Gregariousness (n)
Word ID: G095 Word: Grievance Meaning: Cause of complaint Form: n Sentence: Because the defect in the product could not be detected in time, the company is now flooded with grievances from customers complaining about the problem with the product. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G096 Word: Grimace Meaning: A facial distortion to show feeling of hurt or physical pain Form: n & v Sentence: She grimaced with pain as she tried to stand up from her hospital bed, having fractured her ankle in a bicycle accident. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Grimacer (n) Word ID: G097 Word: Grisly Meaning: Inspiring fear or horror Form: adj. Sentence: The police has just unearthed a case of grisly murder, in which the victim has been burnt alive after being tied to a pole. Synonyms: Gruesome Antonyms: Related Word: Grisliness (n) Word ID: G098 Word: Gristle Meaning: Tough, inedible part of animal flesh, esp. in meat Form: n Sentence: My grandfather does not have a strong set of teeth, so he cannot eat meat if there is any gristle in it. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Gristly (adj.) Word ID: G099 Word: Grotesque Meaning: Extremely ugly or unpleasant, Ridiculously unpleasant, Distorted Form: n & adj. Sentence: In trying to appear half her age by putting on make-up and wearing tights, the middle-aged woman ended up looking grotesque. Synonyms: Bizarre, Ludicrous Antonyms: Related Word: Grotesquely (adv.), Grotesqueness (n), Grotesquerie, (n) Word ID: G100 Word: Grouse Meaning: 1) To complain, Fuss 2) Wild bird with feathered feet Form: v & n Sentence: He's always complaining about something or the other; when it's not the weather, the policies of the government becomes the subject of his grouse. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G101 Word: Grovel Meaning: To behave in an excessively humble or submissive way. Also, to be prostrate in humility or fear. Form: v Sentence: He made it clear in the meeting that instead of groveling to the wishes of the owner of the company, he would rather submit his resignation. Synonyms: Truckle, Fawn. Antonyms: Related Word: Groveler (n), Grover (n) Word ID: G102 Word: Grudging Meaning: Unwilling, Reluctant, Stingy Form: adj. Sentence: He confirmed his reputation of being a very poor loser when he accepted defeat very grudgingly in the semi finals of the French Open tennis tournament. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Grudgingly (adv.) Word ID: G103 Word: Gruel Meaning: Liquid food made by boiling oatmeal etc Form: n & v Sentence: The prisoners were served an extremely tasteless meal of rice, barley and gruel. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Grueling (n & adj.) Word ID: G104 Word: Grueling Meaning: Extremely tiring and difficult, and demanding great effort and determination Form: adj. Sentence: In the finals of the Wimbledon championship, Sampras defeated Agassi in a grueling five-setter, which went on for over five hours. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G105 Word: Gruesome Meaning: Extremely shocking and unpleasant Form: adj. Sentence: In a gruesome incident reported by today's newspaper, the police has found human remains in a garbage bag very near to the place I stay. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Gruesomely (adv.), Gruesomeness (n) Word ID: G106 Word: Gruff Meaning: Rough-mannered Form: adj. Sentence: Though the doctor was quite brilliant, his gruff manner of speaking put off most of his patients and his practice never really picked up. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Gruffly (adv.), Gruffness (n)
Word ID: G107 Word: Gubernatorial Meaning: Of or having to do with the governor or the office of the governor Form: adj. Sentence: As part of his gubernatorial benefits, he is entitled to a plush bungalow even after he retires from active life. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G108 Word: Guffaw Meaning: To laugh in a loud and rude manner, Such boisterous laughter Form: n & v Sentence: At his stupid remark, Peter let out a loud guffaw. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G109 Word: Guile Meaning: Treachery, Deceit, Cunning Form: n Sentence: I thought of him as a very simple and honest person; I could never have expected such guile from him. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Guileful (adj.), Guileless (adj.) Word ID: G110 Word: Guise Meaning: External appearance, costume Form: n Sentence: The police officer entered the casino under the guise of a wealthy businessman, and was soon ushered to the central playing table. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: G111 Word: Gullible Meaning: Easily cheated or duped, stupid Form: adj. Sentence: Gullible foreign tourists to India are often duped by unscrupulous travel agents. Synonyms: Credulous Antonyms: Related Word: Gullibility (n) Word ID: G112 Word: Gustatory Meaning: Affecting the sense of taste Form: adj. Sentence: Since he had a bad cold, his gustatory senses were impaired and he could not enjoy the wonderful meal laid out for him. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Gustation (n), Gustative (adj.) Word ID: G113 Word: Gusto Meaning: Enjoyment with which something is done Form: n Sentence: The students enjoyed themselves to the hilt at the picnic, eating, dancing, and making merry with gusto. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Gusty (adj.) Word ID: G114 Word: Gyrate Meaning: To turn round and round on a fixed point, usu. while dancing Form: v Sentence: The ballet dancer gracefully gyrated on her left toe with her hands raised high in the air, much to the appreciation from the audience. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
J WORDS Word ID: J001 Word: Jabber Meaning: Talk quickly or unintelligibly Form: n & v Sentence: I could not make a word out of his continuous, nonsensical jabbering about the current popmusic scene; even if I were interested in it, I would not have understood anything because he talks just too fast. Synonyms: Babble, Gibberish, Twaddle, Drivel Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: J002 Word: Jade Meaning: A green colored precious stone, esp. popular in China and the Eastern countries Form: n & v Sentence: The expensive Chinese jade-studded vase was auctioned for $ 5000. Synonyms: Surfeit Word ID: J003 Word: Jaded Meaning: Lacking or losing interest because of over-exposure Form: adj. Sentence: Initially I used to be very excited about the thought of flying, but frequent air-travel soon made me jaded about it. Synonyms: Antonyms: Stimulated Related Word Word ID: J004 Word: Jargon Meaning: Mode of speech familiar to only a particular group or profession. Also, translucent, colorless or smoky variety of zircon Form: n Sentence: Since he is computer illiterate, he cannot understand the computer jargon the professionals use in their talk. Synonyms: Argot, Vernacular, Dialect Antonyms: Related Word: Jargonic (adj.), Jargonistic (adj.), Jargonize (v) Word ID: J005 Word: Jaundiced Meaning: Prejudiced, Having a bad opinion about something based on personal experience Form: adj. Sentence: Having been duped by travel agents twice in the past, he now looks at the claims of even the most reputed travel agent with a jaundiced eye. Synonyms: Prejudiced, Resentful Antonyms: Unbiased Related Word: Jaundice (n) Word ID: J006 Word: Jaunt Meaning: To go on trip, excursion, journey for pleasure Form: v & n Sentence: The students were jubilant when the teacher told them that they would be going on a jaunt to the Bird Sanctuary; never before had they been on such a trip. Synonyms: Junket, Pilgrimage Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: J007 Word: Jaunty Meaning: Happy and confident Form: adj. & n Sentence: We could make out from his jaunty strides out of the interview room that he had had a good interview. Synonyms: Robust, Virile Antonyms: Related Word: Jauntily (adv.), Jauntiness (n) Word ID: J008 Word: Jejune Meaning: Dull and dry, devoid of interest or satisfaction Form: adj. Sentence: His lectures were so jejune that most of the members were seen napping while he was delivering it. Synonyms: Insipid, Vapid, Tedious Antonyms: Related Word: Jejunely (adv.), Jejuneness (n) Word ID: J009 Word: Jeopardize Meaning: Endanger, put at risk Form: v Sentence: Your inability to speak fluently may jeopardize your chances of getting through the interview; you must improve your conversational skills. Synonyms: Imperil, Venture Antonyms: Related Word: Jeopardy (n)
Word ID: J010 Word: Jeremiad Meaning: Tale of woe Form: n Sentence: Everyone in the community had their own set of miseries and problems, so no one was really interested in listening to his jeremiad. Synonyms: Ramentation Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: J011 Word: Jettison Meaning: 1) Throw overboard, abandon 2) Dropping of objects to lighten aircraft in flight Form: v & n Sentence: The company had to jettison its outdated policies and incorporate new and profitable policies in order to improve the working strategy of the company. Synonyms: Exclude, Discard Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: J012 Word: Jingoism Meaning: The extreme and irrational belief that one's country is always the best, Extreme and imbalanced patriotism Form: n Sentence: Jingoistic feelings among the spectators at the India-Pakistan cricket match are always so high that the security personnel have to be constantly on their guards for fear of violence breaking out on the stands. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Jingoist (n), Jingoistic (adj.) Word ID: J013 Word: Jocose Meaning: Given to jokes and jesting, Humorous, Witty Form: adj. Sentence: His jocose manner managed to lighten the atmosphere a little, but many people did not really approve of his jokes on such an occasion. Synonyms: Comical, Facetious, Farcical, Ridiculous Antonyms: Morose Related Word: Jocosely (adv.), Jocoseness (n), Jocosity (n) Word ID: J014 Word: Jocular Meaning: Intended to cause amusement, Joking Form: adj. Sentence: I had jocularly commented on her wistful and forlorn looks, but I should have known better; she was in such a foul mood that she just lashed out at me. Synonyms: Jocose, Witty Antonyms: Solemn Related Word: Jocularity (n), Jocularly (adv.) Word ID: J015 Word: Joie de vivre Meaning: A feeling of great happiness and enjoyment in life Form: n Sentence: He's been to Goa many times, and just loves the joie de vivre of the city and its beautiful beaches. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: J016 Word: Jostle Meaning: To knock or push against, collision Form: v & n Sentence: As soon as the match was over, the angry crowd rushed and jostled the players as they were returning to the pavilion; the security had to interfere for the safety of the players who could have been injured. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: J017 Word: Joust Meaning: A combat, tournament, a personal combat or competition. Hence, to engage in such combat, To compete Form: n & v Sentence: The two game shows, launched on separate TV channels almost simultaneously, jousted for a while for the top position, till the one on the Star Channel emerged as the clear winner. Synonyms: Struggle Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: J018 Word: Jovial Meaning: Good-natured, Merry Form: adj. Sentence: The children were in a jovial mood when they were told about the picnic the school was going to take them on. Synonyms: Convivial, Jocose, Jocular, Jocund, Blithe Antonyms: Related Word: Joviality (n), Jovially (adv.)
Word ID: J019 Word: Jubilation Meaning: Rejoicing Form: n Sentence: There was much jubilation in the classroom when the teacher announced that all the students had cleared the final examination. Synonyms: Exultation, Triumph, Ecstasy Antonyms: Related Word: Jubilate (v), Jubilance (n), Jubilant (adj.) Word ID: J020 Word: Judder Meaning: Shake noisily or violently Form: v & n Sentence: The car juddered noisily for a while on the rocky road, when suddenly, one of the wheels came off. Synonyms: Wobble Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: J021 Word: Judicious Meaning: Sound in judgement, Wise, Sensible Form: adj. Sentence: With judicious use of the resources available to it, the company was soon able to get back to the path of growth. Synonyms: Prudent, Expedient Antonyms: Related Word: Judiciously (adv.), Judiciousness (n) Word ID: J022 Word: Juggernaut Meaning: (1) A large, powerful force or organization that is difficult to stop 2) A huge, heavy truck Form: n Sentence: (1) The large mass of people protesting against the government order marched towards the supreme court, soon taking the shape of an unstoppable juggernaut as more and more people joined it. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: J023 Word: Jumpy Meaning: Nervous and anxious Form: adj. Sentence: She thought she heard a noise from the basement of the house, and since she was alone, got very jumpy about it. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: J024 Word: Juncture Meaning: Joining point, where things join, concurrence of events Form: n Sentence: The negotiations between the two interest groups had reached a crucial juncture when both the sides were basically agreeing to compromise on some of their initial demands. Synonyms: Contingency, Exigency Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: J025 Word: Junket Meaning: A banquet, feast or picnic Form: n & v Sentence: On the excellent performance of the company, the managing director decided to take all the employees on an all-expenses-paid, three-day junket to Bangkok. Synonyms: Expedition Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: J026 Word: Junta Meaning: A government, specially a military one, that has taken power in a country by force Form: n Sentence: The military junta in Pakistan has just announced that the basic rights of the citizens will not be revoked but a new constitution will be adopted. Synonyms: Junto Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: J027 Word: Jurisprudence Meaning: The science of law and its administration; the system of laws Form: n Sentence: The last year has seen several offenses being committed over the Internet, none of which are covered under the existing legal jurisprudence of the country. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Jurisprudencial (adj.), Jurisprudent (n & adj.) Word ID: J028 Word: Justification Meaning: Good or just reason, Defense, Excuse Form: n Sentence: If you have decided to take this chance, you better have a good justification for it.
Synonyms: Repentance, Amends Antonyms: Related Word: Justify (v), Justificatory (adj., Justifiably (adj.) Word ID: J029 Word: Juvenile Meaning: Related to a young person not old enough to be an adult Form: n Sentence: The increasing incidence of juveniles trying to behave like adults and taking to a life of crime and immorality has shook the social pillars of our society. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: J030 Word: Juxtapose Meaning: To put dissimilar things next to each other so as to compare or complete a whole Form: v Sentence: Placing the two designs in juxtaposition with each other really brings out the differences between them. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Juxtaposition (n)
Word ID: K001 Word: Kaleidoscope Meaning: Tube in which patterns are made by the reflection in mirrors of colored pieces of glass, Any such colorful patterns Form: n Sentence: (1) The Indian bazaar was a kaleidoscope of bright colors, enchanting smells, and pleasant sounds. (2) From the top of the building, I got a kaleidoscopic view of the small cars down on the street. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Kaleidoscopical (adj.), Kaleidoscopic (adj.) Word ID: K002 Word: Keel Meaning: 1) To cause to turn or tilt 2) Lowest longitudinal timber of vessel, on which framework of the whole is built up Form: v & n Sentence: (1) He had drunk so much the previous night that he just keeled over when he tried to stand up. Synonyms: Stumble, Totter, Plunge Antonyms: Related Word: Keelless (n) Word ID: K003 Word: Ken Meaning: Range or sight of knowledge Form: v & n Sentence: So dull and poor he was in mathematics that it was just beyond his ken to understand even the basic principles of geometry. Synonyms: Purview, Horizon Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: K004 Word: Kennel Meaning: A small, usu. wooden shelter for a dog Form: n Sentence: She shouted at the little poodle for jumping about the house noisily and the poor dog sulked and went to its kennel. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: K005 Word: Kernel Meaning: Central or vital part of a nut or the whole seed Form: n Sentence: While the edible kernels of the almonds were collected in the jar, the hard shells were thrown out. Synonyms: Core Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: K006 Word: Killjoy Meaning: One who throws gloom over social enjoyment Form: n Sentence: Don't be such a killjoy, come and join the party! Synonyms: Sourpuss Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: K007 Word: Kindle Meaning: 1) Start a fire 2) Inspire Form: v Sentence: (2) Though he tried his best to deliver an eloquent speech, he failed to kindle much interest among the audience. Synonyms: Provoke, Bestir Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: K008 Word: Kindred Meaning: (For a person) who has the same opinions, feelings, and interest as you Form: n & adj. Sentence: While the majority of the audience found the classical violin concert too boring, a small group of kindred spirits were enjoying themselves to the hilt. Synonyms: Allied, Germane Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: K009 Word: Kitsch Meaning: Works of art or decorative objects that are ugly or worthless Form: n Sentence: The walls of his drawing-room were covered with worthless art objects and paintings that were pure kitsch; it was obvious that his artistic sense was pretty pathetic. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Kitschy (adj.) Word ID: K010 Word: Kleptomaniac Meaning: Person who has a compulsive desire to steal Form: n & adj. Sentence: The people thought him to be a thief when they caught him redhanded while trying to steal jewels, but he was actually a kleptomaniac who himself didn't know what he was doing. Synonyms: Pilferer Antonyms: Related Word: Kleptomania (n)
Word ID: K011 Word: Knave Meaning: Untrustworthy, Dishonest person Form: n Sentence: The butler the Siglers had employed turned out to be a knave of the highest order; he made away with valuables worth over a 7000 pounds at the first available opportunity. Synonyms: Dishonest, Con man, Charlatan, Phony Antonyms: Related Word: Knavery (n), Knavish (adj.) Word ID: K012 Word: Knoll Meaning: A small, low hill Form: n & v Sentence: I could never had thought that he has such little stamina; he was utterly exhausted and panting by the time he reached the top of the knoll, a climb of barely 15 minutes. Synonyms: Embankment Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: K013 Word: Knotty Meaning: Puzzling, Complicated and difficult to solve Form: adj. Sentence: The shrewd journalist tried his best to discomfort the young actress with one knotty question after the other, but she proved to be sharper than he had thought and managed to effectively counter each confusing question. Synonyms: Gnarled, Convoluted, Blemished Antonyms: Related Word: Knottiness (n), Knottily (adv) Word ID: K014 Word: Kohl Meaning: Black powder used by women to darken their eyelids Form: n Sentence: In certain Indian communities, it is compulsory for an unmarried girl to outline her eyes with kohl, so as to look more attractive. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: K015 Word: Kowtow Meaning: 1) To show great humility and regard or to treat with obsequious deference 2) Chinese custom of touching ground with forehead as sign of worship or absolute submission Form: v & n Sentence: He can go to any extent to get a promotion, but I'm just not prepared to kowtow to the boss for it. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: K016 Word: Kudos Meaning: Honor, Glory, Praise Form: n Sentence: He loved the kudos that came with his profession as and actor, and thought that these sincere expressions of praise were good enough to keep him going. Synonyms: Adulation, Applause, Commendation Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: L001 Word: Laborious Meaning: Hard-working, showing signs of toil Form: adj. Sentence: After they had completed the laborious exercise of checking each and every record in the huge database, they were informed that they had been looking at the wrong database. Synonyms: Toilsome Antonyms: Lazy Related Word: Laboriously (adv.), Laboriousness (n) Word ID: L002 Word: Labyrinth Meaning: A very completed and irregular structure with many passages Form: n Sentence: The new building constructed to house the Labor Department has a labyrinth of corridors and passages; it is almost impossible not to get lost in that maze. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Labyrinthine (adj.) Word ID: L003 Word: Lacerate Meaning: Tear (esp. flesh or tissues) Form: v Sentence: He received eleven stitches after his face was badly lacerated in the accident. Synonyms: Mangle. Antonyms: Related Word: Lacerable (adj.), Laceration (n) Word ID: L004 Word: Lachrymose Meaning: Tearful, Weeping, Sorrowful Form: adj. Sentence: The role of the lachrymose old woman who lost her son in the battle was wonderfully enacted by Lorna, well known for her ability to bring tears in her eyes as often as she wants. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Lachrymosely (adv.), Lachrymal (adj.), Lachrymatory (adj. & n), Lachrymation (n), Lachrymator (n) Word ID: L005 Word: Lackadaisical Meaning: Lacking purpose or zest Form: adj. Sentence: Such lackadaisical approach towards your work will get you nowhere; you need to start taking things more seriously. Synonyms: Languishing Antonyms: Ambitious Related Word: Lackadaisically (adv.), Lackadaisicalness (n) Word ID: L006 Word: Lackey Meaning: 1) A dutiful and honest servant 2) Behave like an honest and dutiful servant Form: n & v Sentence: Though Ronaldo is his cousin, Jamie treats him like a lackey and orders him to do all his work from washing his clothes to shining his shoes. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: L007 Word: Lackluster Meaning: Very dull or deficient Form: n Sentence: Everyone in the hall was disappointed by the lackluster performance of the noted actor in the play. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: L008 Word: Laconic Meaning: Tense or brief in the use of words, concise Form: adj. Sentence: The actor was known for giving very laconic answers to interviewers, so everyone was surprised when he spoke to the journalist at length about his early life and his influences. Synonyms: Pithy, Succinct Antonyms: Wordy, Voluble, Lengthy Related Word: Laconically (adv.), Laconicism, Laconism (n) Word ID: L009 Word: Laggard Meaning: A person who is slow and lags behind Form: n Sentence: He is a bit of a laggard in class, and has to be prodded to perform. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word:
Word ID: L010 Word: Lair Meaning: Sheltered place where a wild animal usually sleeps or rests. Hence, any person's hiding place Form: n & v Sentence: When the police came to know that the cottage was actually a thieves' lair during the night, they decided to stage a raid at 2 a.m. in order to arrest them. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: L011 Word: Laity Meaning: The laymen, People who are not members of a specific profession Form: n Sentence: Though the media makes a big event out of the annual national budget, the laity is not really too interested in the subject as most of the description is hard-tounderstand economic terms. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: L012 Word: Lambast Meaning: To criticize severely Form: v Sentence: The muchpublicized movie which was released last weekend has been lambasted by the critics for its rank bad direction and poor editing. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Sometimes also spelt as lambaste Word ID: L013 Word: Lambent Meaning: Shining softly, Glowing Form: adj. Sentence: There was a lambent glow on her face when I saw her after her engagement; it was clear that she was in love. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Lambently (adv.), Lambency (n) Word ID: L014 Word: Lament Meaning: To express sorrow, Regret Form: n & v Sentence: While he laments the decline in the quality of the Indian film music, he also believes that change is inevitable and has to be accepted. Synonyms: Dirge (n) Antonyms: Related Word: Lamentable (adj.), Lamentation (n) Word ID: L015 Word: Lance Meaning: (1) A long thin pole with a pointed end, used as a weapon by horseriders (2) To cut the skin with a sharp tool so as to release infected matter Form: n & v Sentence: (1) The gladiator raised his lance high in the air and struck the lion with all his might, as a hush descended on the arena. (2) The boil on her toe was hurting her badly, and she had no option but to get it lanced by a surgeon. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Lancer (n) Word ID: L016 Word: Languid Meaning: Lacking energy, effort or enthusiasm, Dull Form: adj. Sentence: His job in Denver was rather unexciting, and when he found it really difficult to pass the languid days, he decided to look for another job. Synonyms: Sluggish, Faint, Torpid Antonyms: Related Word: Languidly (adv.), Languidness (n) Word ID: L017 Word: Languish Meaning: To exist with difficulty or in an unpleasant situation, usu. over a long period of time Form: v Sentence: While he was languishing in jail, his former colleagues who had played a dirty trick on him made merry with all his wealth. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Languishingly (adv.), Languishment (n) Word ID: L018 Word: Languor Meaning: Faintness, Fatigue Form: n Sentence: Though I do not regret moving to Mumbai with its fast pace of life and all the opportunities, I sometimes miss the relaxed languor of the days spent back in the village, when one could have a long siesta in the hot summer afternoons. Synonyms: Slackness, Dullness Antonyms: Vigor Related Word: Languorous (adj.)
Word ID: L019 Word: Lanky Meaning: Lean and tall Form: adj. Sentence: His lanky frame totally betrays his enormous capacity for food; it's amazing how he manages to remain so thin after eating so much. Synonyms: Gaunt Antonyms: Related Word: Lankly (adv.) Word ID: L020 Word: Lapidary Meaning: 1) Concerned with stones (engraved on stones) 2) A workman who cuts, engraves or polishes precious stones Form: adj. & n Sentence: Being an excellent craftsman, he did not find it very difficult to find employment as a lapidary at the jewelry store, and now his employers are quite impressed with his fine skills at cutting and polishing stones. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Word ID: L021 Word: Larceny Meaning: Illegal taking away of another's personal goods with intent to convert them to one's own use Form: n Sentence: The court directed him to a sixmonths sentence on charges of larceny, but he kept on insisting that he had not committed the theft he was accused of. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Larcener, Larcenist (n), Larcenous (adj.) Word ID: L022 Word: Larder Meaning: Room or cupboard for storing meat and other provisions Form: n Sentence: She was shocked to discover that a rat had gone into the larder and had destroyed most of the food items stored there. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Lardon (n), Lardoon (n) Word ID: L023 Word: Largess Meaning: Money or gifts given generously Form: n Sentence: The revival of this organization for the care of the blind has been possible only because of the millionaire's largess; had he not donated the huge amount, we would have no other option but to close down. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Sometimes spelt as Largesse Word ID: L024 Word: Lascivious Meaning: Having or arousing sexual desires Form: adj. Sentence: The college ruffians spent most of their time bullying the juniors, or passing lewd and lascivious comments at the girls. Synonyms: Lustful, Salacious Antonyms: Related Word: Lasciviousness (n), Lasciviously (adv.) Word ID: L025 Word: Lassitude Meaning: Tiredness, State of weariness or fatigue Form: n Sentence: They reached the camp after a hard day's trek in a state of absolute lassitude, and immediately fell asleep. Synonyms: Languor Antonyms: Strength Related Word: Word ID: L026 Word: Latent Meaning: Hidden, Concealed Form: adj. Sentence: His acting abilities remained latent for over two years while he was working as a clapper boy at the studio, till a director spotted him performing all by himself in a small corner in front of the mirror. Synonyms: Antonyms: Obvious Related Word: Latency (n), Latently (adv.) Word ID: L027 Word: Lateral Meaning: Pertaining to the sides of an object or to sideways movement Form: adj. & n Sentence: He somehow managed to get past the eyes of the roving sentry, moved laterally along the walls of the prison for some distance, till he reached the spot from where the wall could be scaled. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Laterally (adv.)
Word ID: L028 Word: Latitude Meaning: 1) Freedom to act or behave as a person wants to 2) Distance from the equator, measured in degrees Form: n Sentence: They did not give me much latitude while performing on the job as I was just asked to follow the orders, and this made me feel rather restricted. Synonyms: Antonyms: Related Word: Latitudinal (adj.), Latitudinarian (adj. & n) Word ID: L029 Word: Laud Meaning: Praise Form: n & v Sentence: While I was expecting that the principal would be enraged at my complaint against the teacher, I was more than pleasantly surprised when he lauded me for having the courage to speak up. Synonyms: Antonyms: Inveigh Related Word: Laudable (adj.), Laudably (adv.), Laudatory (adj.) Word ID: L030 Word: Lavish Meaning: Very generous or expensive, More than required (in terms of expense or generosity) Form: adj. & v Sentence: The house of the millionaire was lavishly decorated for the party; it was going to be a big party as his only son was returning from Canada. Synonyms: Extravagant, Prodigal Antonyms: Hoard Related Word: Lavishly (adv.), Lavishness (n)

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C195 Commandeer To seize for military service Verb

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Word ID: C213 Word: Compromise

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C275 Conspiracy Treacherous plot, Combination for unlawful purpose

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