Word Power | Vocabulary

catalyst = something that causes change without being changed
use = a catalyst for change

arsenal = ammunition store house
use = The army planned to attack enemy arsenals

indiscreet = Lacking wise judgment
use = In an indiscreet moment

giddy = dizzy
use = feeling giddy

dubious = Doubtful
use = dubious means

inviolate = sacred
use = For centuries the tomb lay inviolate

mesmerize = To hypnotize
use = I was completely mesmerized by the performance

negation = denial
use = negation of evidence

recuperation = recovery
use = he fell from the horse and the recuperation took three months

elegant = refined, exquisite
use = a very elegant suit

compensate = make up for, to repay or reimburse
use = Victims of the crash will be compensated for their injuries

augment = increase, expand, extend
use = He would have to find work to augment his income

pending = not decided
use = The pending decision

physique = frame, musculature
use = a very powerful, muscular physique

agitate = stir up
use = they continued to agitate for social rights

illicit = Unlawful, illegal
use = illicit liquor

monologue = dramatic speech performed by one actor
use = *

pyrotechnics = fireworks
use = pyrotechnics show on the Independence Day

draconian = harsh
use = draconian laws

evasive = elusive
use = evasive replies

placate = appease, to soothe
use = Outraged minority groups will not be placated by promises of future improvements

perturbation = agitation, disturbance
use = Perturbations in the orbit of the planet Uranus led to the discovery of Neptune

considered = well thought out, contemplated
use = It is my considered opinion

scenario = plot outline, screenplay
use = There are several possible scenarios

inevitable = Unavoidable, predestined
use = an inevitable war

hydrophobia = fear of water
use = *

apprehend = arrest
use = police apprehended the thief

indemnity = insurance, compensate against loss
use = city will indemnify all home owners

facility = skill, aptitude, ease in doing something
use = His facility for languages is astounding

malevolent = causing evil or harm to others
use = I could feel his malevolent gaze

upshot = result
use = The upshot of the discussions is that

incite = foment, provoke
use = he incited racial hatred

balm = soothing ointment, soothing, healing influence
use = a new skin balm

babble = to talk foolishly or murmur
use = he was just babbling

rebuke = criticize
use = He received a stern rebuke from the manager

parable = allegory
use = the wise man told parables

anthrax = disease
use = anthrax virus

becoming = proper
use = That's a most becoming dress

aggrieved = unjustly injured
use = He felt aggrieved at not being chosen for the team

dissolution = disintegration
use = the assembly was dissolved

furor = commotion
use = the furor over his last film

gait = manner of walking
use = He walked with a slow stiff gait

jovial = Merry
use = He seemed a very jovial chap

novel = new, unique
use = a novel idea

exchequer = government department in charge of the revenues
use = *

felicitous = very appropriate, pertinent
use = He summed up the achievements in one or two felicitous phrases

introspective = looking within oneself
use = introspective songs

nuance = shade of meaning, subtlety
use = Linguists explore the nuances of language

tolerance = capacity to respect different values
use = religious tolerance

degrade = demean
use = don't degrade woman

colloquial = informal speech
use = colloquial speech

elusive = evasive
use = Success, however, remained elusive for her

livid = enraged, reddened with anger
use = He was livid when he found out

correlation = mutual relationship, association
use = There's a high correlation between smoking and lung cancer

annex = to attach
use = turn left to go to the annex

nuisance = annoyance
use = power failure was a real nuisance

hygienic = sanitary, clean
use = It is not hygienic

hypothetical = theoretical, speculative
use = a hypothetical example

court-martial = military trial
use = he had to face a court-martial for disobeying the commanding officer

circuitous = roundabout
use = a circuitous route

industry = business or trade, energy
use = *

inconceivable = unthinkable
use = It would be inconceivable for her to change her mind.

abduct = kidnap
use = abducted from his car

gregarious = sociable, outgoing
use = a gregarious person

swindler = cheat
use = the swindler was jailed

fabricated = constructed, invented
use = a fabricated story

lewd = sexual in an obvious and rude way
use = a lewd suggestion

culminate = climax
use = Their many years of research have finally culminated in a cure for the disease

tribute = a gift or statement showing respect
use = Tributes have been pouring in from all over the world

ancillary = supplementary, subsidiary, subordinate
use = ancillary unit

arduous = extremely difficult, hard
use = an arduous journey

sedate = calm and relaxed
use = The speed limit in many areas is a sedate 60 kph

willful = deliberate
use = years of willful neglect by the council

ambidextrous = able to use both hands equally well
use = an ambidextrous painter

centigrade = a unit of measuring temperature
use = *

rehabilitate = To restore to a former status
use = try to rehabilitate prisoners

extent = scope
use = the extent of his injuries

collateral = securities for a debt, or accompanying
use = She used her house as collateral for a loan

reform = Change for the better
use = who will reform India's obsolete laws

stealth = secrecy, covertness
use = These thieves operate with stealth

breadth = width
use = *

cyclone = storm
use = *

niche = nook, best position for something
use = make a niche for himself

severity = harshness
use = *

fabricate = construct
use = he fabricated an excuse to avoid trouble

clandestine = secret
use = clandestine activities

stint = limit, assignment
use = He has just finished a stint of compulsory military service

derogatory = degrading
use = derogatory comment

benevolent = kind
use = a benevolent action

decipher = decode
use = to decipher someone's handwriting

effeminate = unmanly
use = An effeminate man entered the room

counterstrike = strike back
use = *

acclaim = recognition, fame, praise
use = an acclaimed author

amid = among
use = amid mounds of books

lethargy = indifferent, inactivity
use = *

retiring = modest, unassuming
use = to be shy and retiring

nomenclature = terms used in a particular science or discipline
use = nomenclature of organic chemicals

accredit = authorize
use = accredited organization

charisma = a natural power which some people have to influence or attract people
use = a charismatic leader

polyglot = Speaking several tongues
use = a polyglot, he spoke 4 languages

amputate = To remove by cutting, as a limb
use = his leg had to be amputated

torso = trunk of statue with head and limbs missing, human trunk
use = *

incidental = insignificant, minor
use = incidental details

layman = nonprofessional
use = in layman's terms

consummate = perfect, having great skills, complete, accomplished
use = a consummate professional

confiscate = seize, to appropriate
use = the government confiscated the criminal's property

blunder = a mistake
use = it was a big blunder

magnanimous = generous, kindhearted
use = the manager was magnanimous in victory, and praised the losing team

employ = use
use = statistical analysis was employed to obtain these results

legacy = A bequest
use = The war left a legacy of hatred

accomplice = one who aids a lawbreaker
use = the accomplice was also sentenced to jail

lagoon = a small lake, pond, basin
use = we swam in the lagoon

compelling = convincing
use = compel someone to do something

literal = word for word
use = The literal meaning

fluctuate = waver, vary
use = Vegetable prices fluctuate according to the season

clan = extended family
use = the whole clan came to visit us

iterate = repeat, reiterate
use = I will iterate the warning

optician = One who makes eye-glasses
use = *

rhetoric = persuasive use of language
use = election campaign rhetoric

deter = discourage, prevent from happening
use = the security alarm will deter thieves from coming to this park

rapidity = speed
use = *

implication = that which is implied or suggested
use = implications of your remark

lustrous = Shining
use = long lustrous hair

abacus = counting device
use = abacus was used for counting

tonal = pertaining to sound
use = *

unimpeachable = beyond question
use = a man of unimpeachable integrity and character

belabor = to assail verbally, to insist repeatedly or harp on
use = belabor a point

listless = lacking spirit or interest
use = The illness left him listless

unfaltering = steadfast
use = *

penury = extreme poverty
use = the painter lived in penury

psyche = soul, mind
use = the psyche of people

herbivorous = feeding on plants
use = a herbivorous dinosaur

vicious = evil
use = a vicious dog

proportionate = commensurate
use = Weight is proportional to size

prevailing = common, current
use = the prevailing attitude

hypocritical = deceiving , two-faced
use = Their accusations of corruption are hypocritical - they have been just as corrupt themselves

tract = pamphlet, a region of indefinite size
use = *

auxiliary = secondary, supplementary, reserve
use = an auxiliary nurse

exorbitant = expensive, greater than reasonable
use = exorbitant prices

contentious = argumentative, quarrelsome, disagreeable, belligerent
use = a contentious decision

impoverish = To make indigent or poor
use = Excessive farming had impoverished the soil

perishable = decomposable
use = perishable food

pulp = paste, mush
use = Mash the bananas to a pulp

ample = enough, specious, abundant
use = there is ample space for all

inborn = innate
use = an inborn tendency

squander = waste
use = They'll quite happily squander a whole year's savings on two-week vacation

incorporate = combine
use = This aircraft incorporates several new safety features

chronic = continual
use = a chronic disease

jurisprudence = philosophy of law
use = a student of jurisprudence

brochure = a pamphlet
use = a product brochure

avail = assistance
use = Employees should avail themselves of the opportunity

habitat = dwelling place
use = destruction of wildlife habitat

tabulate = arrange
use = *

submit = yield
use = We protested about the changes, but in the end we had to submit

parrot = mimic
use = she just parrots anything that her mom says

symptomatic = indicative
use = symptomatic of low self-esteem

indisputable = not disputed, unquestioned
use = One fact is indisputable

homage = respect
use = to pay homage

warrant = justification
use = it did not warrant such severe punishment

paraphernalia = equipment
use = cricket paraphernalia

nurture = nourish, foster
use = a carefully nurtured garden

mania = madness
use = a sudden mania for exercise

jest = joke
use = Would I jest about something so important

procrastinate = to delay, postpone, put off
use = I'm just procrastinating the problem

diva = prima donna
use = a pop diva

citation = summons to appear in court
use = The court issued a contempt citation against city council

malady = illness
use = Apathy is one of the maladies of modern society

pine = languish
use = pined away and died

meager = scanty
use = a meager salary

trek = journey
use = trekking through forests

paranoia = type of a psychological disease where a person thinks everybody hates him
use = *

effigy = likeness, mannequin
use = Crowds marched through the streets carrying burning effigies of the president

visionary = produced by imagination, fanciful, mystical
use = he was a great visionary

pragmatic = practical
use = the pragmatic approach to problems

cartographer = mapmaker
use = *

logistics = means of supplying troops
use = the logistics of the whole aid operation

ouster = ejection
use = facing a possible ouster

recital = performance
use = a piano recital

maladjusted = disturbed
use = maladjusted children

superb = excellent
use = a superb performance

unwitting = unintentional
use = unwitting victims of

heterogeneous = composed of unlike parts, different
use = heterogeneous groupings

resilience = ability to recover from an illness
use = *

cumbersome = unwieldy
use = cumbersome equipment

induce = persuade, bring about
use = They induced her to take the job by promising more money

adorn = to decorate
use = the room was adorned with flowers

anesthetic = producing loss of sensation
use = anesthetic medicine

advise = give counsel
use = His doctor advised him against smoking

ingenuous = na
use = it was rather ingenuous of him to ask a complete stranger to look after his luggage

microcosm = The world on a small scale
use = a microcosm of the society

incense = enrage
use = I was so incensed by what he was saying I had to walk out.

rusticate = banish to the country, dwell in the country
use = I love the city life and can't understand how people can rusticate in the suburbs

laurels = fame
use = the laurels must surely go to the director of the play

compliant = submissive and yielding
use = a compliant child

entity = being, existence
use = separate legal entities

intrinsic = Inherent, internal
use = intrinsic value

deviate = turn away from, to stray, wander
use = The recent pattern of weather deviates from the norm for this time of year

abbreviate = shorten
use = Reader's Digest prints abbreviated articles

depreciate = To lessen the worth of
use = our house has depreciated in value

analgesic = pain-soother
use = a mild analgesic

questionnaire = interrogation
use = fill in a questionnaire

paradigm = a model
use = to produce a change in the paradigm

fuming = angry
use = fuming at the injustice

delinquent = negligent, culpable
use = juvenile delinquents

debris = wreckage, ruins, rubbish
use = *

dispatch = send
use = to dispatch the letters

biopsy = removing, tissue for examination
use = a tissue biopsy

arrogant = believing one is better than other people
use = arrogant behavior

bizarre = odd, fantastic
use = a bizarre incident

subsidize = financial assistance
use = to subsidize the training

excruciate = torture, agonize
use = excruciating pain

dire = dreadful
use = dire consequences

disperse = scatter, to break up
use = to disperse the crowd

resolution = determination
use = He showed great resolution in facing the robbers

inventive = cleaver, resourceful
use = He is very inventive

agenda = plan, timetable
use = a hidden agenda

courier = messenger
use = courier service

recitation = recital, lesson
use = recitation of some poem

mnemonic = related to memory
use = *

demotic = related to the people
use = a demotic society

converse = opposite
use = a converse opinion

preference = choice
use = preference is for tea

verbalize = put into words
use = *

quack = charlatan, fake
use = quacks operate eyes and at times cause blindness

psychotic = demented
use = a psychotic disorder

posthumous = after death
use = a posthumous award

apartheid = racial segregation
use = the long-awaited dismantling of apartheid in South Africa

cordial = friendly
use = a cordial smile

geriatrics = pertaining to old age
use = *

ponder = muse, reflect
use = to ponder her next move

devoid = empty, totally lacking
use = devoid of all comforts

forsake = abandon
use = Do not forsake me!

irate = angry
use = irate phone calls

consolation = something providing comfort or solace for a loss or hardship
use = If it's any consolation to you

slate = list of candidates
use = he is slated to be the next captain of the cricket team

relinquish = release
use = She relinquished her hold/grip on the steering wheel

conducive = helping
use = noise is not conducive to a good night's sleep

psychopath = madman
use = *

unduly = excessive
use = unduly pessimistic

equitable = fair
use = a fair and equitable voting system

gestation = Pregnancy
use = The period of gestation

attrition = deterioration, reduction
use = a costly war of attrition

celebrity = fame, widespread acclaim
use = a film celebrity

propriety = appropriateness
use = he was careful always to behave with propriety

intervene = interfere, mediate
use = The Central Bank intervened

slacken = slow up, loosen
use = *

attest = testify
use = attested copy of mark sheet

mentor = teacher, wise adviser
use = the child found a new mentor to excel him at cricket

tantrum = attack of uncontrollable bad temper
use = she threw tantrums

relish = savor, to enjoy greatly
use = I always relish a challenge

overrule = disallow
use = In tennis, the umpire can overrule the line judge

linguistics = study of language
use = *

botany = The science of plants
use = *

egoism = to think only about yourself
use = the actor's egoism

imperceptible = slight, intangible
use = imperceptible changes

perusal = reading carefully
use = for their perusal

mediocre = average
use = a mediocre school

inference = resulting conclusion
use = what is the inference

lieu = stead
use = in lieu of

decree = official order
use = military decree

atheist = one who does not believe in god
use = a confirmed atheist

shambles = disorder
use = Our economy is in a shambles

urbane = refined, worldly
use = an urbane, kindly and generous woman

dwindle = To diminish or become less
use = dwindled to a tenth of its former size

revision = new version
use = These proposals will need a lot of revision

avocation = hobby
use = I am a rocket scientist, but music is my avocation

expertise = knowledge, ability
use = expertise in law

counterpart = a person or thing which has the same purpose
use = the prime minister is to meet his counterpart during the visit

effectual = Efficient
use = a real and effectual understanding

tertiary = third
use = *

interim = Time between acts or periods, temporary
use = an interim solution

in toto = in full, entirely
use = The available information amounts to very little in toto

stringent = severe, strict
use = stringent laws

snub = ignore
use = she felt snubbed

stereotyped = over simplified, lacking individually, seen as a type
use = *

enterprise = undertaking
use = a commercial enterprise

cite = To refer to specifically
use = to cite a case

predatory = one that eats others
use = The owl is a predatory bird which kills its prey with its claws

fluency = smoothness of speech
use = you speak English with fluency and ease

deceive = trick
use = the company deceived customers

surrogate = substitute
use = a surrogate child

amass = collect
use = amass enormous wealth

transparent = Easy to see through or understand
use = transparent Glass

accrue = to accumulate, grow by additions
use = accrue vacations

brevity = shortness of expression
use = brevity in writing is an art

breach = breaking of a rule, agreement, or law
use = breach of trust

tumbler = drinking glass
use = *

hybrid = crossbreed
use = hybrid flower or hybrid seed

innovation = change, introduction of something new
use = she loved innovations just because they were new

altruist = One who practices altruism
use = Gandhi ji was an altruist

grotesque = strange and unpleasant
use = grotesque figures.

evade = to avoid
use = don't evade taxes

sans = without
use = *

stunted = arrested development
use = stunted growth

transgression = trespass, offense
use = Who is supposed to have committed these transgressions

venue = location
use = The hotel is an ideal venue

recluse = One who lives in retirement or seclusion
use = He is a millionaire recluse who refuses to give interviews.

unaffected = natural, sincere
use = Despite all the success, she remains unaffected by it all

concave = curving inward
use = a concave lens

maladroit = clumsy
use = She can be a little maladroit in social situations

frigid = Lacking warmth
use = a frigid environment

reticent = reserved
use = the students were reticent about answering questions

buffoon = fool, clown
use = he looked like a buffoon in the red and green suit

want = need, poverty
use = He appeared tired and in want of a shave

assassin = murderer
use = She hired an assassin to kill her rival

pinnacle = highest point of development
use = the pinnacle of her career

capillary = thin tube
use = capillary in hands

problematic = uncertain
use = problematic situation

pact = agreement
use = a free-trade pact

avarice = greed
use = Her business empire brought her wealth beyond the dreams of avarice.

debilitate = to weaken, enfeeble
use = Chemotherapy exhausted and debilitated him

devious = Out of the common or regular track
use = a devious scheme

minute = very small
use = a minute quantity

exclusive = prohibitive
use = an exclusive interview

awe = reverential wonder or fear
use = awe-inspiring, awestruck

paternity = Fatherhood
use = paternity leave

forensic = pertaining to debate, solving crime
use = forensic evidence

peon = common worker
use = an office peon

infantile = childish, immature
use = infantile behavior

germane = Relevant
use = a germane answer

withdrawn = introverted, remote, timid
use = she became quiet and withdrawn and rarely went out

recoil = flinch, retreat
use = I recoiled from the smell

noble = illustrious, imperial, legendary
use = a noble gesture

irreparable = cannot be repaired
use = irreparable damage

mode = prevailing style
use = mode of payment

dissemble = pretend, disguise one's motives
use = He accused the government of dissembling

spatial = referring to space
use = *

unobtrusive = inconspicuous, not blatant
use = unobtrusive and natural-looking

champion = to defend or support
use = an Olympic champion

opportune = well-timed
use = an opportune moment

radical = revolutionary, fundamental
use = a radical thinker

viable = capable of surviving
use = viable solution

finite = limited
use = a finite amount of time

tranquility = Calmness
use = I love the tranquility of the countryside.

coerce = to force
use = Employees said they were coerced into signing the agreement

jubilant = in high spirits
use = The fans were jubilant about India's victory

harass = torment
use = stop harassing me

metallurgical = related to the art of removing metals from ores
use = *

resort = recourse
use = He got back the money legally, without resort to violence

confront = challenge
use = It's an issue we'll have to confront at some point

cacophony = dissonance, harsh noise
use = a cacophony of voices

philanthropic = charitable
use = a philanthropic society

verbatim = Word for word
use = She had an amazing memory and could recall verbatim quite complex conversations

bliss = happiness
use = my idea of sheer bliss

obsolete = outdated
use = Kerosene lamps became obsolete when electric lighting was invented

stellar = related to the stars
use = a stellar explosion

scale = climb up, ascend
use = The prisoner scaled the high prison wall and ran off

acknowledge = to recognize or accept
use = acknowledged expert

discerning = observant
use = a discerning customer

novice = beginner
use = I've never driven a car before - I'm a complete novice

dock = curtail
use = The University has docked lecturers' pay by 20% because of their refusal to mark examination papers

morale = spirit, confidence
use = the team's high morale

appropriate = to take or steal something
use = appropriate someone's wealth

monochromatic = having only one color
use = *

atrocity = Great cruelty or reckless wickedness
use = Soldiers sometimes commit atrocities against civilians

flair = a natural aptitude
use = He has a flair for languages

fraudulent = Counterfeit
use = fraudulent claims

consolidate = unite, strengthen, to combine, incorporate
use = to consolidate a position

posterity = future generations
use = to preserve for posterity

diabolical = devilish, fiendish, wicked
use = Conditions in the prison were diabolical

frustrate = thwart, defeat
use = we must frustrate their plan to take over the company

accelerate = To move faster
use = accelerate your car

crux = gist, key
use = the crux of the problem

delude = deceive
use = don't delude yourself

transcribe = write a copy
use = the conversations were transcribed by typists

unabashed = shameless, brazen
use = unabashed in her

infuse = inspire, instill
use = Her arrival infused the children with enthusiasm

tribulations = distress, suffering
use = trials and tribulations

shrewd = clever
use = a shrewd politician

supersede = replace
use = this agreement supersedes all old agreements

contraction = shrinkage
use = Cold causes contraction of the metal

ulterior = hidden, covert
use = an ulterior motive

bias = partiality, prejudice, slant
use = biased opinion

leeway = room to move, margin
use = when you set a deadline, allow a little leeway

viscous = sticky, gluey, thick
use = melted tar is a viscous substance

celestial = heavenly
use = The moon is a celestial body

chassis = framework and working parts of an automobile
use = chassis of a car

phenomenal = unusual natural events, or extraordinary
use = a phenomenal success

legislate = make laws
use = *

resigned = accepting of a situation
use = a resigned look

enumerate = count, list, itemize
use = enumerate the contents

persona = social fa
use = his public persona

bullion = gold and silver in the shape of rods or bars
use = *

receptive = open to other's ideas
use = receptive to the idea

hover = hang about, wait nearby
use = the helicopter hovered over the helipad

retraction = withdrawal
use = he dropped the libel case after the newspaper published a retraction of its statements

extort = extract, force
use = to extort money

entomology = the study of insects
use = professor of entomology

audacious = Fearless, bold, daring
use = an audacious claim

refute = disprove
use = refute the allegations

apathy = indifference, lack of emotion
use = the government's apathy during the accident was shocking

compassion = kindness
use = show a little compassion

amnesty = pardon
use = under the terms of the amnesty

unabated = ceaseless
use = The fighting continued unabated throughout the night

proximity = nearness
use = The best thing about the location of the house is its proximity to the market

energize = invigorate, make forceful and active
use = *

invariable = Unchangeable
use = The menu is invariable but the food is always good

electorate = voters
use = the wishes of the electorate

commiserate = empathize
use = I began by commiserating with her over the defeat

scarcity = not enough, insufficient
use = the scarcity of skilled workers

cessation = a stopping
use = a smoking cessation program

insidious = treacherous, sly
use = High-blood pressure is an insidious condition which has few symptoms

degraded = lowered in rank, debased
use = the degraded man spoke only of his past glory

coffer = strong box, large chest for money
use = government coffers

magnitude = greatness of size
use = They don't seem to grasp the magnitude of the problem

orient = align
use = to orient yourself

unbridled = unrestrained
use = unbridled enthusiasm

nimble = spry, quick
use = nimble fingers

versatile = adaptable, all-purpose
use = a versatile actor

panorama = vista, broad view
use = From the hotel roof you can enjoy a panorama of the whole city

bibliography = list of books or sources of information
use = bibliography at the end of the book

condone = overlook wrong doing, pardon, justify
use = If the government is seen to condone violence, the bloodshed will never stop

hypertension = elevated blood pressure
use = a new drug for hypertension

reiterate = repeat
use = reiterate the demands

assert = affirm, attest
use = He asserts that she stole money from him

pacify = appease, bring peace
use = He pacified his crying child with a bottle

diverse = varying, differing
use = unity in diversity

profiteer = extortionist
use = a war profiteer

oligarchy = aristocracy
use = *

young Turks = reformers
use = *

transpire = happen
use = No one is willing to predict what may transpire at the peace conference

latent = potential, present but hidden
use = the latent artistic talents that many people possess

accord = to reconcile, come to an agreement
use = a peace accord

mandate = A command
use = seeking a fresh mandate

virtual = Being in essence or effect, but not in form or appearance
use = virtual shopping

contented = satisfied
use = a contented smile

destitute = very poor, poverty-stricken
use = The floods left thousands of people destitute

articulate = well-spoken
use = an articulate speech

prospective = expected, imminent
use = prospective employers

inestimable = priceless
use = The medical importance of this discovery is of inestimable value

connoisseur = an expert, gourmet, a person with refined taste
use = a connoisseur of art

incarnate = having bodily form
use = as devil's incarnate

havoc = destruction
use = The storm wreaked havoc in the garden

underscore = emphasize
use = to underscore the seriousness of the situation

preliminary = introductory
use = Preliminary results

constituent = electorate, component, part
use = The minister worked hard, always talking to his constituents and hearing their problems

orchestrate = organize
use = a brilliantly orchestrated election campaign

discrimination = ability to see differences, prejudice
use = *

abandon = desert, forsake
use = The match was abandoned because of rain

justify = excuse, mitigate
use = I can't really justify taking another day off work

adulterate = contaminate, corrupt, make impure
use = adulterated food

initiate = begin, introduce
use = initiate a discussion

laudatory = commendable
use = the laudatory comments by the critics

dais = platform
use = speaking from the dais

buttress = support
use = *

rebuttal = replay, counterargument
use = She issued a point-by-point rebuttal of the company's accusations

persevere = persist, endure
use = persevere in your efforts for great success

subordinate = lower in rank
use = a subordinate role

promiscuous = sexually indiscreet
use = promiscuous in his youth

sacred cow = idol, taboo
use = the sacred cow of parliamentary democracy

capital = most significant, pertaining to wealth
use = capital gain tax

animosity = dislike, hatred
use = animosity between the teams

ornithology = study of birds
use = *

maternity = motherhood
use = maternity leave

fanfare = publicity
use = there was much fanfare

ignoble = dishonorable
use = an ignoble action

contaminate = To pollute
use = contaminated water

expose = divulge
use = a searing expos

wield = control
use = to wield power

lucid = clearly understood
use = a lucid explanation

obviate = make unnecessary
use = A peaceful solution would obviate the need to send a military force.

Koran = holy book of Islam
use = *

pendant = Anything that hangs from something else
use = a beautiful necklace with a diamond pendant.

imposition = intrusion
use = the imposition of the death penalty

quicken = revive, hasten
use = to quicken the pace

infantry = foot soldiers
use = heavy infantry unit

depart = leave
use = the train departs from Platform 1

euphemism = genteel expression
use = "Passed away" is a euphemism for "died"

leniency = Forbearance
use = The defending lawyer asked for leniency on the grounds of her client's youth.

enviable = desirable
use = in the enviable position

excerpt = selection from a book, extract
use = excerpt of a new book

tranquil = Calm
use = a tranquil rural setting

prophet = prognosticator
use = the words of the prophet

amnesia = the loss of memory
use = suffering from amnesia

purge = cleanse, remove
use = Party leaders have undertaken to purge the party of extremists

ramp = slope, inclined plane
use = ramps are built in hospitals so that people on wheel chairs can move easily

indecent = offensive
use = an indecent act

replica = copy
use = exact replica of the original

petite = small
use = She was dark and petite

rancid = rotten
use = rancid oil

incest = sexual activity between family members
use = a victim of incest

wizardry = sorcery, magic
use = *

ecstasy = Rapturous excitement or exaltation
use = they were in ecstasy

resuscitate = revive
use = Her heart had stopped, but the doctors successfully resuscitated her

effervesce = To bubble up
use = *

reap = harvest
use = reap the benefit

elite = upper-class
use = the country's educated elite

encyclopedic = comprehensive
use = encyclopedic knowledge

murmur = mutter, mumble
use = "I love you", she murmured

incessant = Unceasing
use = incessant rain

militate = work against
use = The slowness of the judicial system militates against justice for the individual.

horticulture = the art of gardening
use = *

induct = To bring in
use = was inducted into the party

jargon = specialized language
use = computer jargon

untoward = perverse
use = untoward happening

negligent = careless, inattentive
use = the teacher had been negligent in allowing the children to swim in dangerous water

partition = division
use = partition of India in 1947

obstetrician = a doctor who delivers babies
use = *

senile = a lack of mental ability because of old age
use = He spent many years caring for his senile mother

premonition = warning
use = She had a sudden premonition of what the future might bring

compatible = well-matched, harmonious
use = This software may not be compatible with older operating systems

innovate = to invent, modernize
use = always desperate to innovate

advert = advertisement, refer to
use = since you advert to this matter frequently, it must be important

bureaucracy = too many people in an organization
use = the university's bureaucracy

charlatan = quack, fake
use = the charlatan was caught

acoustic = pertaining to sound
use = an acoustic guitar

depose = testify, to remove from a high position
use = was deposed as a leader

fallacious = wrong, unsound, illogical
use = fallacious argument

perpetrate = commit
use = to perpetrate atrocities against innocent people

deduct = subtract
use = deduct the amount and pay me the rest

lieutenant = one acts in place of another
use = second lieutenant

innovative = new, useful idea
use = innovative ideas

proverb = maxim
use = an old proverb

quietude = tranquility
use = the monk lived in quietude of the jungle

incision = cut
use = The surgeon made a small incision

agile = nimble, well coordinated
use = agile child

thesaurus = book of synonyms
use = a thesaurus in dictionary form

defame = slander or disgrace
use = The opposition party tried to defame the Prime Minister

satiate = satisfy fully
use = He drank greedily until his thirst was satiated

callous = insensitive, thick-skinned
use = callous attitude

memorandum = note
use = memorandum of understanding

partiality = bias
use = there was no evidence of partiality in the selection process

caricature = cartoon, exaggerated portrait
use = the overblown caricatures

audacity = boldness
use = It took a lot of audacity to stand up and criticize the chairman.

gambit = plot
use = a clever opening gambit

implement = carry out, execute
use = The changes will be implemented next year

sabotage = treason, destruction
use = attempt to sabotage the ceasefire

pundit = learned or politically astute person
use = a political pundit

ludicrous = absurd, laughable
use = a ludicrous idea

defer = postpone, to submit or yield
use = I defer to your judgment.

inert = inactive
use = The dog lay inert on the sofa

dehydrate = dry out
use = feeling dehydrated

pedestrian = common, unimaginative
use = he wrote page after page of pedestrian prose

comatose = stupor
use = By midnight I was virtually comatose

peculiar = unusual
use = a peculiar smell

incorrigible = who cannot be reformed
use = an incorrigible liar

righteous = upright, moral
use = a righteous and holy man

scoundrel = unprincipled person
use = a heartless scoundrel

asylum = place of refuge
use = apply for political asylum

opaque = nontransparent
use = opaque glass

opt = decide, choose
use = he opted for early retirement

herald = harbinger
use = The president's speech heralds a new era in foreign policy

intercept = prevent
use = The police intercepted a shipment of fake drugs

prerequisite = requirement
use = a prerequisite for success

devise = plan
use = devised a game plan

ambivalence = conflicting emotions; attitude of uncertainty
use = ambivalence towards something

transitory = fleeting
use = the transitory nature of life

integral = essential
use = an integral part of

abusive = using harsh words or ill treatment
use = abusive father

err = mistake, misjudge
use = He erred in agreeing to her appointment

impasse = deadlock
use = The dispute had reached an impasse, as neither side would compromise

thorny = difficult
use = a thorny problem

deploy = arrange forces, to spread out strategically over an area
use = to deploy my skills

equable = even-tempered
use = an equable climate

pretense = affection, excuse
use = She made absolutely no pretence of being interested.

caliber = ability
use = of high-caliber

hazardous = dangerous
use = hazardous situation

omniscient = all-knowing
use = the omniscient narrator

fanaticism = excessive zeal, extreme devotion to a cause
use = their fanaticism led to the fight

scanty = meager, insufficient
use = *

concern = a matter of importance
use = *

serpentine = winding
use = the serpentine course of the river

cataract = Opacity of the lens of the eye resulting in complete or partial blindness
use = cataract operation

skeptical = doubtful
use = skeptical of his claims

vocation = occupation
use = I feel I've found my true vocation of helping students

disclaim = renounce, to deny, disavow
use = the terrorists disclaimed responsibility for the bomb blast

couple = join, unite
use = *

perceptive = discerning
use = perceptive insights

scruples = misgivings
use = Robin Hood had no scruples about robbing the rich to give to the poor

jurisdiction = domain
use = sales are subject to Mumbai jurisdiction only

underwrite = agree to finance, guarantee
use = underwrite an insurance policy

cosmic = related to the universe
use = cosmic rays

pains = labor
use = she was in labor pains

painstaking = taking great care
use = painstaking research

magnum opus = masterpiece
use = the painting is considered to be his magnum opus

austere = stern, strict, unadorned, harsh, Spartan
use = an austere room

bellicose = Warlike, aggressive
use = a bellicose situation

cynical = scornful of the motives of others
use = many people have become cynical about politicians

boycott = abstain in protest
use = to boycott the meeting

milieu = environment
use = the social and cultural milieu

satanic = pertaining to the Devil
use = a satanic cult

explode = to disprove, blow up
use = A bomb exploded

staunch = loyal
use = staunch supporter

multiplicity = the condition of being manifold or very various
use = a multiplicity of fashion magazines

formidable = Difficult to accomplish
use = a formidable task

abreast = side-by-side
use = The motorcyclist came abreast of her car

perpetuate = cause to continue
use = perpetuate the violence

disseminate = distribute, to spread far and wide
use = web sites are used to disseminate political propaganda

marginal = insignificant
use = a marginal improvement

infinitesimal = very small
use = The amounts of radioactivity present were infinitesimal.

site = location
use = the site for the new hospital

gist = essence
use = That was the gist of what he said

adept = skillful
use = She's very adept at dealing with the media

impede = hinder
use = a broken-down car is impeding the flow of traffic

elate = raise spirits
use = you will feel elated on your success

aftermath = consequence
use = in the aftermath of the explosion

unequivocal = absolute, certain
use = unequivocal support

verge = border, edge
use = you are on the verge of a big success

hue = color
use = there are fish of every hue

compromise = agree to something which is not exactly what you want
use = We need to reach a compromise over this issue

archives = public records
use = archive film

scorn = disdain, reject
use = She has nothing but scorn for him

dogmatic = certain, unchanging in opinion
use = a dogmatic approach to life

locomotion = moving from one place to another
use = *

minuscule = small
use = two minuscule pieces of toast

convey = communicate
use = You don't want to convey the impression that we're not interested

dispossess = take away possessions
use = dispossessed of their homes

susceptible = vulnerable
use = children are susceptible to diseases

hirsute = bearded
use = a hirsute individual with a heavy black beard

renunciation = An explicit disclaimer of a right or privilege
use = the renunciation of violence

odyssey = journey
use = a film about one man's odyssey

aloof = detached, indifferent
use = he seems arrogant and aloof

subside = diminish
use = the violence will soon subside

differentiate = to distinguish between two items
use = We do not differentiate between our workers on the basis of

grudging = reluctant
use = the grudging respect of her boss

extract = to pull out, exact
use = The tooth was eventually extracted

imprudent = unwise
use = imprudent decision

distract = divert
use = Don't distract her from her studies

brink = edge
use = to the brink of failure

execute = put into effect
use = execute a will

resurgent = Surging back or again
use = the resurgent militarism in the country.

genetics = study of heredity
use = *

catastrophic = disastrous
use = catastrophic result

allot = allocate
use = allotted seats on the front row

confuse = perplex
use = Stop confusing the issue

logo = corporate symbol
use = a corporate logo

discrepancy = difference between
use = There is some discrepancy between the two accounts

bona fide = made in good faith
use = a bona fide resident

apprehensive = anxious
use = a bit apprehensive about

touchy = sensitive, irascible
use = a touchy issue

arcane = secret
use = the arcane details of the agreement

despise = loathe
use = He despised himself for being such a coward

repulsion = act of driving back, distaste
use = the repulsion of the enemy forces

transmute = To change in nature or form
use = transmute lead into gold

missile = a flying weapon
use = a missile launcher

primal = first, beginning
use = primal fears

thrive = prosper
use = She seems to thrive on stress

phoenix = rebirth
use = rose from the ashes like a phoenix

inebriate = To intoxicate
use = the inebriated driver

bereaved = suffering death of a loved one
use = bereaved parents

perfectionist = purist, precisionist
use = don't be a perfectionist

biped = two-footed animal
use = *

equilibrium = A state of balance
use = the country's economic equilibrium

recapitulate = restate, summarize
use = finally the speaker recapitulated the main points

subsidiary = subordinate
use = a subsidiary role

decline = decrease in number
use = The actor's popularity has declined

disregard = pay no attention to
use = complete disregard for

clamber = to climb somewhere with difficulty, especially using your hands and feet
use = The children clambered into the boat

ponderous = heavy, bulky
use = a slow and ponderous manner

synopsis = brief summary
use = synopsis of her PhD thesis

respectively = in order
use = first and third position respectively

rally = assemble
use = an election rally

contemplate = meditate
use = I'm contemplating going abroad for a year

intrude = To go unwanted to a place
use = I hope I'm not intruding.

altercation = argument, noisy dispute
use = the altercation ended their friendship

preface = introduction to a book
use = *

intellect = the ability to understand and think in an intelligent way
use = Her energy and intellect are respected all over the world.

repeal = no further effect
use = repeal a law

prodigy = a person with extraordinary ability or talent
use = a child prodigy

censure = condemn, criticize or find fault with
use = His dishonest behavior came under severe censure

prelude = introduction
use = a prelude to wide-ranging reforms

momentum = An impetus
use = give new momentum to their plans

nexus = link
use = there is no nexus between these two events

multitude = throng
use = a multitude of problems

paucity = scarcity
use = a paucity of information

hectic = hasty, hurried
use = a hectic schedule

contempt = disdain
use = She's beneath contempt

plutonium = radioactive material
use = a bomb made of plutonium

cosmopolitan = worldly, sophisticated, free from local prejudices
use = Mumbai is a cosmopolitan city

vigilance = watchfulness in guarding against danger
use = the vigilance of a neighbor

mirage = illusion
use = For her, victory was just a distant mirage

intimidate = To frighten or threaten
use = he used to intimidate all the kids

provocative = titillating
use = a provocative question

convex = curving outward
use = convex mirror

morose = sullen, gloomy
use = a morose expression

subtle = Discriminating
use = a subtle shade of pink

wanton = lewd, abandoned
use = a wanton disregard for safety

myopic = narrow-minded, near-sighted
use = the myopic refusal to act now

composure = Calmness of appearance
use = lose my composure

endowment = property, gift
use = The school has received an endowment of a million rupees to buy new books for the library

perpendicular = at right angles
use = the nearly perpendicular side of the mountain

remuneration = Compensation
use = They demanded adequate remuneration for their work

metaphysical = Philosophical
use = metaphysical questions

salutation = salute, greeting
use = *

tacit = understood without being spoken
use = tacit understanding

sonorous = resonant, majestic
use = a sonorous voice

concerto = A musical composition for orchestra
use = a piano concerto by Mozart

perverse = Unreasonable
use = a perverse logic

captivate = engross, fascinate
use = she captivated audiences

incredulous = skeptical, doubtful
use = incredulous spectators

volatile = unstable, explosive
use = volatile temper

ostracize = ban
use = His colleagues ostracized him

dismay = dread
use = filled with dismay

import = meaning, significance
use = the visit is of no import

anarchy = absence of government or law
use = there was anarchy after the government fell

rheumatism = inflammation
use = suffer from rheumatism

proclaim = announce
use = All the countries have proclaimed their loyalty to the alliance

neutralize = offset, nullify, to balance
use = to neutralize an acid

posthaste = hastily
use = They traveled posthaste to Rome to collect the award

stole = long scarf
use = a mink stole

Omnipotent = all-powerful
use = an omnipotent king

presuppose = assume
use = All this presupposes that he'll get the job he wants

environ = enclose, surround in medieval days
use = in old times, Delhi was environed by a wall

avid = enthusiastic
use = an avid cricket fan

emancipate = liberate
use = emancipated women

immense = huge
use = at immense cost

convocation = gathering
use = a university convocation

zenith = summit, highest point
use = at the zenith of his achievement

defraud = swindle
use = The company was accused of defrauding its customers.

finesse = skill
use = It was a disappointing performance which lacked finesse

qualify = to provide with needed skills
use = B.Ed. qualifies you to teach in any secondary school.

germinate = To begin to develop into an embryo or higher form
use = The beans will only germinate if the temperature is warm enough

confer = To bestow
use = An honorary doctorate was conferred on him

surveillance = close watch
use = surveillance cameras.

sophistication = artificiality, unnaturalness, act of employing sophistry in reasoning
use = *

catastrophe = Any great and sudden calamity
use = natural catastrophe

anthropologist = student of the history and science of human kind
use = the anthropologist uncovered ancient human remains

oppressive = burdensome
use = an oppressive government

applause = acclaim, cheering, clapping, praise
use = a round of applause

belittle = disparage, to represent as unimportant
use = they attempted to belittle the leader

agronomy = science of crop production
use = *

arid = dry, dull
use = an arid climate

motive = reason
use = a motive for lying

mutiny = rebellion
use = rumors of mutiny among the troops

sedentary = stationary, inactive
use = sedentary lifestyle

unruffled = calm, not anxious
use = For a man in imminent danger of losing his job, he appeared quite unruffled

antagonist = an opponent, rival, adversary
use = the antagonist was finally defeated

decimate = destroy
use = populations of endangered animals have been decimated

seniority = privilege due to length of service
use = promotion will be based on seniority

rote = Repetition as a means of learning them
use = rote learning

alienate = estrange, antagonize
use = to alienate someone

pervert = to cause to change in immoral way, to misuse
use = Her ideas have been shamelessly perverted to serve the president's propaganda campaign

inclusive = comprehensive
use = the price is inclusive of taxes

claustrophobia = fear of enclosed places
use = He suffers from claustrophobia so he never travels on underground trains

biodegradable = naturally decaying
use = Biodegradable packaging helps reduce pollution

bloated = swollen
use = a bloated stomach

scheme = plot
use = All her ministers were scheming against her

nominate = propose
use = He was nominated for the post of chairman

gradation = A step, degree, rank
use = the gradations of a ruler

initiation = induction ceremony
use = the initiation of divorce proceedings

repel = repulse, disgust, offend
use = She was repelled by his ugliness

dialect = regional style of speaking
use = a regional dialect

spite = malice, grudge
use = just out of spite

polychromatic = many-colored
use = *

congenital = inborn, existing from birth
use = a congenital disease

illusion = An unreal image
use = an optical illusion

centurion = A captain of one hundred soldiers in the ancient Roman
use = *

constellation = arrangement of stars
use = a constellation of film stars

chronology = arrangement by time
use = the chronology of events

imply = to communicate indirectly
use = Are you implying that I'm fat?

recede = move back
use = The painful memories gradually receded in her mind

luxuriance = elegance, lavishness
use = *

reactionary = related to, or favoring reaction
use = Reactionaries are preventing reforms

sage = wise person
use = sage advice

embezzlement = theft
use = embezzlement of company funds

palatial = grand, splendid
use = he owned a palatial house

cadet = a student of a military academy
use = NCC cadets

infamous = notorious
use = infamous criminal

corrosive = causing gradual decay
use = a highly corrosive acid

reel = stagger
use = She hit him so hard that he reeled backwards

self-effacing = modest
use = The captain was typically self-effacing, giving credit to the other players

jaundiced = biased, embittered, affected by jaundice
use = a very jaundiced view of life

sociology = study of society
use = a degree in sociology

deface = mar, disfigure, vandalize, to mar the appearance of
use = jailed for defacing the poster of the President

proficient = skillful, expert
use = a proficient writer

quarantine = detention, confinement, isolation period
use = The horse had to spend several months in quarantine when it reached India

juxtapose = to place side by side
use = The exhibition juxtaposes Picasso's early drawings with some of his later works

junta = small ruling group
use = military junta

xenophobia = fear or hatred of foreigners
use = I found no xenophobia in America

piecemeal = one at a time
use = everything is being done piecemeal

sleeper = something originally of little value or importance
use = *

fusion = union, coalition
use = nuclear fusion

exempt = excuse
use = exempted from the tax increase

determinate = Definitely limited or fixed, conclusive
use = the function took place in a determinate order

automaton = robot
use = I do the same route to work every day, like an automaton

blasphemy = insulting God
use = to be accused of blasphemy

titillate = arouse
use = So many adverts nowadays are designed to titillate

explicit = definite, clear
use = explicit about one's plans

profound = deep, knowledgeable
use = profound wisdom

hurtle = to dash, to hurl
use = the runaway train hurtled towards disaster

ban = prohibition
use = a ban on alcohol in Gujarat

domicile = home
use = domicile certificate

suspend = stop temporarily
use = suspended for the day

antiseptic = Anything that destroys the growth of micro-organisms
use = antiseptic is used on wounds

benediction = divine blessing
use = his presence was such a benediction

solemnity = seriousness
use = the solemnity of a funeral service

negate = cancel
use = increase in our profits has been negated by

intangible = Not perceptible to the touch
use = charisma is an intangible quality

tortuous = with bends or turns
use = a tortuous route

undue = unjust, excessive
use = an undue burden

introvert = To turn within
use = an introverted child

clich = an overused expression
use = *

regrettable = lamentable
use = a deeply regrettable mistake

inflate = enhance, heighten, raise, intensify
use = his claims about the new products were inflated

dismantle = take apart
use = She dismantled the washing machine

expedite = hasten
use = expedite reply

illusory = fleeting, unreal
use = illusory statements

notable = remarkable, noteworthy
use = a notable achievement

reimburse = To pay back an expenditure
use = the company reimbursed me for the travel expenses

replenish = refill
use = the supplies were replenished daily

penultimate = next to last
use = It's the penultimate episode of the series tonight

pathogenic = causing disease
use = *

nefarious = evil, vicious
use = nefarious practices

yearn = desire strongly
use = Sometimes I just yearn to be alone

retrospective = looking back to the past
use = the change in law was retrospective

extemporize = improvise
use = I'd lost my notes and had to extemporize

anticlimax = change from what was expected
use = death of the hero in the movie was an anticlimax

pitiable = miserable, wretched
use = a pitiable state of affairs

shoddy = sham, not genuine, inferior
use = shoddy workmanship

interpolate = insert
use = interpolate the data

unfailing = steadfast, unfaltering
use = her unfailing enthusiasm

atypical = abnormal
use = The sociable behavior of lions is considered atypical of the cat family

endorse = approve
use = expected to endorse these recommendations

sensory = relating to senses
use = sensory appeal

bleak = cheerless
use = bleak future

facsimile = duplicate
use = facsimile machine is a fax machine

strive = endeavor
use = strive to live up to the expectations

summon = call for, arraign
use = to summon reinforcements

synchronous = happening at the same time
use = there are many examples of scientists in different parts of the world making synchronous discoveries

tableau = scene, backdrop
use = *

disengage = release, detach
use = He gently disengaged his hand from hers.

adjacent = next to
use = an adjacent building

affiliate = associate
use = my school is affiliated to CBSE

aptitude = ability
use = personal aptitudes and abilities

liable = responsible
use = you will be liable for the loss

exhaustive = thorough
use = an exhaustive study

esprit de corps = a deep loyalty of members towards the group
use = the NCC cadets are proud of their esprit de corps

deprive = take away
use = deprived of sleep

peculiarity = characteristic
use = we all have our little peculiarities

composed = cool, self-possessed, acting calm
use = She finally stopped crying and composed herself

concede = yield, grant, admit
use = the government did not concede to rebel demands

oust = To eject
use = The president was ousted in a military coup

obtain = gain possession
use = to obtain permission

labyrinth = maze
use = Finally, through a labyrinth of corridors she found his office

session = meeting
use = The parliamentary session

atrocious = extremely bad, wicked, monstrous
use = atrocious weather or atrocious behavior

ardent = passionate, enthusiastic
use = ardent believer

grandiose = impressive, large
use = grandiose ceremony

suppress = subdue
use = the new ruler suppressed the local people

arrears = in debt
use = rent arrears

ubiquitous = omnipresent, pervasive
use = the ubiquitous denim jeans

envision = imagine
use = When do you envision finishing the project

interrogate = to question formally
use = Thousands of dissidents were interrogated

bovine = cow-like
use = a bovine virus

procedure = method
use = correct procedure

exodus = departure, migration
use = exodus of people from villages to cities

hermit = one who lives in solitude
use = *

compulsive = obsessive, fanatic
use = compulsive gambling

paranoid = obsessively suspicious, demented
use = He started feeling paranoid and was convinced his boss was going to fire him

proliferate = increase rapidly
use = Coaching institutes have proliferated in the last ten years

otherworldly = spiritual
use = The children in the picture look delicate and otherworldly

waive = forego
use = The bank manager waived the charge

objectivity = impartiality
use = true objectivity in a critic is impossible

admissible = allowable
use = the new evidence was admissible

onslaught = attack
use = the forces could withstand an enemy onslaught

air = discuss, broadcast
use = game was aired live

conversant = familiar
use = I'm conversant with the topic

sequel = continuation, epilogue
use = the sequel of the movie Rocky is called Rocky II

procreate = beget
use = the right to marry and procreate

mosque = a place of worship
use = he prayed in the mosque

reverberate = to echo, resonate, resound
use = the entire temple reverberated with the sounds of bells

province = bailiwick, district
use = the province of Rajasthan

preclude = To prevent
use = *

malign = defame
use = a malign influence

loath = reluctant
use = I'm loath to

irreverent = disrespectful
use = an irreverent comment

rapt = deeply absorbed
use = The children watched with rapt attention

detraction = slandering, aspersion
use = he is offended by your detraction of his ability as a leader

molecule = the smallest particle of a substance
use = a water molecule

psychosis = mental disorder
use = *

unerringly = infallibly
use = *

ingrained = deeply established, firmly rooted
use = The belief that you should own your own house is deeply ingrained in our society

blaspheme = curse, profane, irreverent
use = *

dilute = To make fluid less concentrated by mixing
use = Dilute the juice with water

consonant = harmonious, in agreement with
use = *

prefabricated = ready-built
use = a prefabricated house

implant = instill
use = He implanted some very strange attitudes in his children

potent = powerful
use = a potent drug

friction = clash in opinion, rubbing against
use = let us try to avoid friction in our group

resonant = reverberating
use = a deep resonant voice

repository = A place in which goods are stored
use = libraries are repositories of world's best thoughts

indifferent = unconcerned
use = indifferent attitude

surname = family name
use = my surname is Bapna

foil = defeat
use = The prisoners' attempt to escape was foiled

entourage = assemblage
use = entourage of dancers

sensuous = appealing to the senses
use = the sensuous feel of the silk sheets

litigate = contest
use = you'll have to litigate to get your rights

etiquette = manners
use = social etiquette

invincible = cannot be defeated, unbeatable
use = Last year the company seemed invincible but in recent weeks has begun to have problems

anomaly = deviation from the rule, irregularity
use = the decision was an anomaly

default = The neglect or omission of a legal requirement
use = to default on their mortgage repayments

ruthless = pitiless
use = a dangerous and ruthless murderer

avert = turn away
use = avert a crisis

seismic = pertaining to earthquakes
use = seismic activity

vain = unsuccessful
use = a vain attempt

carat = a unit of weight used for gems
use = a one carat diamond

sovereign = having supreme power
use = a sovereign nation

double-entendre = having two meanings one of which is sexually suggestive
use = he entertained us with double-entendre

humanities = languages and literature
use = more interested in the humanities than the sciences

conference = meeting
use = a conference on women's rights