ENGLISH VOCABULARY

appalling
1. causing shock or dismay; horrific.
2. "the cat suffered appalling injuries during the attack"

astound
1. shock or greatly surprise.
2. "her bluntness astounded him"

apparently
1. as far as one knows or can see.
2. "the child nodded, apparently content with the promise"

ATTACHED TO
1. connected or joined to something
2. emotionally connected

appraise
1. assess the value or quality of.
2. "there is a need to appraise existing techniques"

alas
exclamation: alas
1. used to express grief, pity, or concern.

abruptly
1. suddenly and unexpectedly.

accentuate
1. make more noticeable or prominent."
2. his jacket unfortunately accentuated his paunch"
ANXIETY
Anxiety is a feeling of uneasiness and worry, usually generalized and unfocused as
an overreaction to a situation that is only subjectively seen as menacing. It is often
accompanied by muscular tension, restlessness, fatigue and problems in
concentration.

boon
a thing that is helpful or beneficial.
"the route will be a boon to many travellers"

bewilderment
1. a feeling of being perplexed and confused.
2. "there was bewilderment at the shift of government policy

briskly
1. in an active, quick, or energetic way."
2. she walked briskly into the building"

bead
jewelry

brim
1. be full to the point of overflowing.
2. "my eyes brimmed with tears"

baffling
impossible to understand; perplexing.
"the crime is a baffling mystery for the police"
bashful
1. reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy.
2. everything you need to know but have been too bashful to ask"

beckon
1. make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage or instruct someone
to approach or follow.
2. "Miranda beckoned to Adam"

coveted
adjective
adjective: coveted
1. greatly desired or envied."I gave up a coveted job, that of editor-in-chief"

credential
noun
plural noun: credentials
1. a qualification, achievement, quality, or aspect of a person's background,
especially when used to indicate their suitability for something."recruitment is
based mainly on academic credentials"

collide
1. hit by accident when moving.

capacious

adjective
adjective: capacious
 1. having a lot of space inside; roomy."she rummaged in her capacious handbag"

crudely
1. 1.
in a rudimentary or makeshift way."the crudely stitched flag"

confront
verb
1. come face to face with (someone) with hostile or argumentative intent."300
policemen confronted an equal number of union supporters"

compel

verb
past tense: compelled; past participle: compelled
1. force or oblige (someone) to do something."a sense of duty compelled Harry
to answer her questio

coax1
/kǝʊks/

verb
past tense: coaxed; past participle: coaxed
1. gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something."the trainees
were coaxed into doing boring work"

comprehension
1. 1.
the ability to understand something."some won't have the least
comprehension of what I'm trying to do"
curious
1. 1.
eager to know or learn something."I began to be curious about the
whereabouts of the bride and groom"

casually
2. 1.
in a relaxed and informal way."she was just casually strolling through the mall"

confine
1. keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of (space, scope,
or time)."he does not confine his message to high politics"

cram
1. completely fill (a place or container) to the point of overflowing."the ashtray by
the bed was crammed with cigarette butts"

caution
1. say something as a warning."the Chancellor cautioned that economic
uncertainties remained"

captivate
1. attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm."he was captivated by her
beauty"

condescend
1. show that one feels superior; be patronizing."take care not to condescend to
your reader"

compel
1. force or oblige (someone) to do something."a sense of duty compelled Harry
 1.
to answer her questions"

criterion
1. a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided."they
award a green label to products that meet certain environmental criteria"

daintily
Delicately beautiful or charming and usually small: dainty slippers.

dispensing
(of a machine or container) able to supply or release a product or cash.
"the card can be recharged at the same dispensing machine"

dispute
1. a disagreement or argument."a territorial dispute between the two countries"

dilapidated
1. (of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or
neglect."old, dilapidated buildings"

disconsolate
adjective: disconsolate
1. very unhappy and unable to be comforted.

dank
danker; superlative adjective: dankest
1. unpleasantly damp and cold.

dilapidated
1. (of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or
neglect.
enchanted
placed under a spell; bewitched."an enchanted garden"

exude
1. 1.
(with reference to moisture or a smell) discharge or be discharged slowly and
steadily."the beetle exudes a caustic liquid"

eccentric
1.
(of a person or their behaviour) unconventional and slightly
strange."he noted her eccentric appearance"

excursion
1. a short journey or trip, especially one taken as a leisure activity."an excursion
to London Zoo"

elaborate
1. involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in
design and planning."elaborate security precautions"

exasperation
1. a feeling of intense irritation or annoyance."she rolled her eyes in
exasperation"

expansive
1. covering a wide area in terms of space or scope; extensive."expansive
beaches"

exaggeration
 1. a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is.

evaluate
1. form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess.

fringe
1. decorate (clothing or material) with a fringe."a rich robe of gold, fringed with
black velvet"

fatality
1. 1.
an occurrence of death by accident, in war, or from disease."80 per cent of
pedestrian fatalities occur in built-up areas"

flick
1. strike or propel (something) with a sudden quick movement of the
fingers."Max flicked his bow tie"

flutter
1. (of a bird or other winged creature) fly unsteadily or hover by flapping the
wings quickly and lightly."a couple of butterflies fluttered around the garden"

gingerly
1. in a careful or cautious manner."Jackson sat down very gingerly"

glistening
1. shining with a sparkling light.
glare
1.
stare in an angry or fierce way.

groggy
1. dazed, weak, or unsteady, especially from illness, intoxication, sleep, or a
blow."the sleeping pills had left her feeling groggy"

heap
1. 1.
an untidy collection of objects placed haphazardly on top of each other.

hideous
1. extremely ugly.

haggard
/1.
looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering.

haphazardly
1. in a manner lacking any obvious principle of organization.

haughty
1. arrogantly superior and disdainful.

havoc
1. widespread destruction.

hearsay
1. information received from other people which cannot be substantiated;
rumour.
intended
1. planned or meant.

in vain
1. without success or a result.

illumination
1.
lighting or light.

invariably
1. in every case or on every occasion; always.

invariably
1. in every case or on every occasion; always.

irritable
1.
having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed.

insinuate
1.
suggest or hint (something bad) in an indirect and unpleasant way.

intently
1. with earnest and eager attention.

imperceptibly
1. in a way that is so slight, gradual, or subtle as not to be perceived.
judicial
1. of, by, or appropriate to a law court or judge; relating to the administration of
justice.

junction
1. 1.
a point where two or more things are joined.

juvenile
1. for or relating to young people.

jeopardy
1. danger of loss, harm, or failure.

jubilant
1. feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.

kindred
1. one's family and relations.

KNACK
a special skill, talent, or aptitude

knickers
1. 1.
BRITISH
a woman's or girl's undergarment covering the lower part of the torso to the
top of the thighs and having two holes for the legs.
knick-knack
1. small worthless objects, especially household ornaments.

likelihood
1. the state or fact of something's being likely; probability.

ludicrous
1. so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing.

limp1
1. walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot.

labyrinth
1. 1.
a complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to
find one's way; a maze.

menace
1. be a threat or possible danger to.

muster
1. 1.
assemble (troops), especially for inspection or in preparation for battle.

mean
1. 1.
intend to convey or refer to (a particular thing); signify.

mounting
1. 1.
a backing, setting, or support for something.
mayhem
1. violent or extreme disorder; chaos.

miniature
1. very small of its kind.

mumble
1.
say something indistinctly and quietly, making it difficult for others
to hear.

meditate
1. focus one's mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting, for
religious or spiritual purposes or as a method of relaxation.

mould1
1.
form (an object) out of malleable material.

menacing
1. suggesting the presence of danger; threatening.

nuisance
1. a person or thing causing inconvenience or annoyance.

naive
1. (of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement.

native
1. a person born in a specified place or associated with a place by birth, whether
subsequently resident there or not.
nauseous

1. 1.
affected with nausea; feeling inclined to vomit.

negate
1. 1.
make ineffective; nullify.

nemesis
1. the inescapable agent of someone's or something's downfall.

niggle
1. cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or anxiety.

plop
1. fall or cause to fall with a plop.

presume
1.
suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability.

precaution
1. a measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or
inconvenient from happening.

persist
1. continue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition

pensive
1. engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.
prime1
1. 1.
of first importance; main.

placidly
in a calm or peaceful manner; tranquilly

peer1
1. look with difficulty or concentration at someone or something.

propel
1. drive or push something forwards.

passion
1. 1.
strong and barely controllable emotion.

promptly
1. 1.
with little or no delay; immediately.

prone
1. 1.
likely or liable to suffer from, do, or experience something unpleasant or
regrettable.

paraphernalia
1. miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular
activity.
prerogative
1. a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.

pizzazz
1. an attractive combination of vitality and glamou

qualitative
1. relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something rather than its
quantity.

qualm
1. an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct;
a misgiving.

quantitative
1. relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something rather than
its quality."quantitative analysis"

quarrel
1. a heated argument or disagreement, typically about a trivial issue and
between people who are usually on good term.

quirk
1.
a peculiar aspect of a person's character or behaviour.

quiver1
1. tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion.
quizzical
1. (of a person's expression or behaviour) indicating mild or amused puzzlement.

quotation
1.
a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than
the original author or speaker.

ritual
1. a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed
according to a prescribed order."ancient fertility rituals"

reinforce
1. strengthen or support (an object or substance), especially with additional
material.

reprimand
1. address a reprimand to.

riot
a noisy, violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd of persons, as by a
crowd protesting against another group, a government policy, etc., in the streets

refuge
1. the state of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or difficulty.

reproachful
1. expressing disapproval or disappointment.
ragged
(of cloth or clothes) old and torn.

resonant
1. (of sound) deep, clear, and continuing to sound or reverberate.

SWARMED UP
to climb (a ladder, etc) by gripping with the hands and feet: the boys swarmed up
the rigging.

scenario
1. a written outline of a film, novel, or stage work giving details of the plot and
individual scenes.

swathe1
1.
a broad strip or area of something.

subsequently
1. after a particular thing has happened; afterwards.

STRUCK UP
to begin something; to cause something to begin. (Typically, the playing of a band,
a conversation, or a friendship.) We tried to strike a conversation up—to no avail. I
struck up a conversation with Molly.

sternly
1. in a serious and severe manner, especially when asserting authority or
exercising discipline.
solemnly
1. 1.
in a formal and dignified manner.

succulent
1. 1.
(of food) tender, juicy, and tasty.

shuffle
1. 1.
walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully from the ground.

saunter
1. walk in a slow, relaxed manner.

splendour
1. magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur.

SAGGED OFF
sag off. To absent oneself or leave early from school or work when one would
normally be required to be there; to play truant.

speckled
1. covered or marked with a large number of small spots or patches of colour.

tentatively
1. subject to further confirmation; not definitely.

tackle
1. 1.
the equipment required for a task or sport.
tumultuous
1. making an uproar or loud, confused noise.

tomfoolery
1. foolish or silly behaviour.

trough
1. a long, narrow open container for animals to eat or drink out of.

urge
1. try earnestly or persistently to persuade (someone) to do something.

unburdened
1. not burdened or encumbered.

unprovoked
1. carried out, occurring, or acting without direct provocation.

venture
1. 1.
undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action.

vulnerable
1. exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or
emotionally.

whipped
1. 1.
having been flogged or beaten with a whip.
writhing
1. making twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body.

waft
1. (with reference to a scent, sound, etc.) pass or cause to pass gently through
the air.

yearning
1. a feeling of intense longing for something.

yelp
1. a short, sharp cry, especially of pain or alarm.

yield
1. 1.
produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product).

zealous
1. having or showing zeal.

zenith
1. 1.
the time at which something is most powerful or successful.

zest
1. great enthusiasm and energy.