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Words	Meaning
Hostile	Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly.
Offend	Cause to feel upset, annoyed, or resentful.
Odd	Weird
Persistence	The fact of continuing in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition
Supposed to	To be expected to do something.
With no offence	Used before a statement to indicate that one does not want to cause a person or group to feel hurt, angry, or upset by what is about to be said. ( Offence is the British spelling. Offense is the American spelling. )
Establish	Set up on a firm or permanent basis.
Embarrassing	Causing embarrassment, similar to shaming.
Abolish	Formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution).
Demolish	Pull or knock down (a building).
Refine	Remove impurities or unwanted elements from (a substance), typically as part of an industrial process.
Refinery	An industrial installation where a substance is refined.
Rely on/upon	Depend on with full trust or confidence.
Financial	Relating to finance.
Tedious	Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous. Similar to boring.
Stereotype	A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing
Afford	Have enough money to pay for.
Focus on	To give most of your attention to someone or something.
Embroidery	The art or pastime of embroidering cloth.
Intellectual	Relating to the intellect.
Thorough	Complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial.
Rigorous	Extremely thorough and careful.
Weary	Feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion.
Tragedy	An event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, such as a serious accident, crime, or natural catastrophe.
Colleague	A person with whom one works in a profession or business.
Eventually	Finally.
Widow	A woman who has lost her spouse by death and has not married again.
Widower	A man who has lost his spouse by death and has not married again.
Make ends meet	Earn just enough money to live on.
Pave the way + for	To make it easier for something to happen or someone to do something.
Bid farewell + to	To say goodbye to something or someone, either forever or for a long time
Blush	Show shyness, embarrassment, or shame by becoming red in the face.
Demonstration	An act of showing that something exists or is true by giving proof or evidence.
Deserve	Do something or have or show qualities worthy of (a reaction which rewards or punishes as appropriate).
Pursue	Follow or chase (someone or something).
Owe	Have an obligation to pay or repay (something, especially money) in return for something received.
Career	An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress.
Get by	Manage with difficulty to live or accomplish something.
Convention	An agreement between states covering particular matters, especially one less formal than a treaty.
Consist of	To be formed or made up of specified things or people.
White elephant	A possession that is useless or troublesome, especially one that is expensive to maintain or difficult to dispose of.
White lie	A harmless or trivial lie, especially one told to avoid hurting someone's feelings.
Over my dead body	Emphasizing that you dislike it, and will do everything you can to prevent it.
Against the odds	You do it even though there were many problems and it didn't seem possible to do.
Authentic	Of undisputed origin and not a copy; genuine.
Unique	Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
Franchise	An authorization granted by a government or company to an individual or group enabling them to carry out specified commercial activities, for example acting as an agent for a company's products.
Reasonable	Having sound judgement; fair and sensible.
In some cases	Saying that this is sometimes correct, but implying that it is not always correct.
On rare occasion	Not widely known; not frequently used or experienced; uncommon or unusual.
Commercial	Concerned with or engaged in commerce.
Investigate	Carry out a systematic or formal inquiry to discover and examine the facts of (an incident, allegation, etc.) so as to establish the truth.
Extreme	Servere.
Audience	The assembled spectators or listeners at a public event such as a play, film, concert, or meeting.
Spectator	A person who watches at a show, game, or other event.
Improper	Not in accordance with accepted standards, especially of morality or honesty.
Amendment	A minor change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.
Philes (Root word)	Love
Raise	Lift or move to a higher position or level.
Rise	Move from a lower position to a higher one; come or go up.
Optimism	Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something.
Optimist	A person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future or the success of something
Pessimism	A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.
Pessimist	A person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.
Landline	A conventional telecommunications connection by cable laid across land.
Amateur	A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid rather than a professional basis.
Hold your breath	Cease breathing temporarily.
Out of breath	Gasping for air, typically after exercise.
Creativity	The use of imagination or original ideas to create something; inventiveness.
Alleviate	Make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
Going green	To Pursue knowledge and practices that can lead to more environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible decisions and lifestyles.
Green with jealousy	To be very jealous.
Green in this field	Have very little experience of life or a particular job.
I'm blue	I'm sad.
Succeed	Achieve the desired aim or result.
Sewing	The action or activity of sewing.
Rooster	A male domestic fowl; a cock.
Rooster + crows
Love ones	A person one loves and especially a member of one's family.
Near and dear ones	Very close in relationship.
Without further ado	Without any fuss or delay; immediately.
Official	Relating to an authority or public body and its activities and responsibilities.
Decree	An official order that has the force of law.
Intense	Of extreme force, degree, or strength.
Sobbing	Noisy crying.
Bragging	Excessively proud and boastful talk about one's achievements or possessions.
Scrub	Rub (someone or something) hard so as to clean them, typically with a brush and water.
Wipe	Clean or dry (something) by rubbing with a cloth, a piece of paper, or one's hand.
Ancient	Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.
Antique	Belonging to ancient times.
Abandon	Cease to support or look after (someone); desert.
Plodding	Slow-moving and unexciting.
Custom	A traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or time.
Acquaintance	A person one knows slightly, but who is not a close friend.
Friend	A person who you know well and who you like a lot, but who is usually not a member of your family.
Probable	Likely to happen or be the case.
Possible	Able to be done; able to happen or exist.
Essential	Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
Desirable	Worth having and wanted by most people.
Announce	Making something known publicly.
Confessing	Making it known that you are at fault for something.
Fury	Wild or violent anger
Angry	Feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility; full of anger.
Canal	An artificial waterway constructed to allow the passage of boats or ships inland or to convey water for irrigation
Laborious	Requiring considerable time and effort.
Mort (Root word)	Death
Mortuary	A room or building in which dead bodies are kept, for hygienic storage or for examination, until burial or cremation.
Wise	Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.
Cunning	Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behavior.
Mean	Unkind or unfair.
Astounding	Surprisingly impressive or notable. ( Similar to "Shock")
Seldom	Not often; rarely.
Sometimes	Occasionally, rather than all of the time.
Hasty	Done with excessive speed or urgency; hurried.
Scared	Fearful; frightened.
Terrify	Cause to feel extreme fear.
Group	A number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together.
Association	(Often in names) a group of people organized for a joint purpose.
Time comsuming	Taking a lot of or too much time.
Admire (Verb)	Regard with respect or warm approval.
Admirable (Adjective)	Arousing or deserving respect and approval.
Admiration (Noun)	Respect and warm approval.
PREsent (Verb)	To give or award formally or ceremonially.
preSENT (Noun)	Gift
Desert (Noun) (DE zurt)	A waterless, desolate area of land with little or no vegetation, typically one covered with sand.
Desert (Verb) (duh ZURT)	Abandon (a person, cause, or organization) in a way considered disloyal or treacherous.
Dessert (duh ZURT)	The sweet course eaten at the end of a meal.
Encourage	Give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).
Anchorage	An area off the coast which is suitable for a ship to anchor.
Anchor	A heavy object attached to a cable or chain and used to moor a ship to the sea bottom, typically having a metal shank with a pair of curved, barbed flukes at one end. "Anchor" sometimes means "Announcer".
Demand	An insistent and peremptory request, made as of right.
Worry + about	Feel or cause to feel anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems.
Inspire	Fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. (Synonyms : "Stimulate", "Rouse", "Stir", "Motivate".)
Keen on	Having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm.
china	A fine white or translucent vitrified ceramic material.
Chinaware	Tableware made of china.
Allergic + to	Caused by or relating to an allergy.
Atmosphere	The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet. ( Sounds like: AT muh sfeer)
Warm	Of or at a fairly or comfortably high temperature. ( Sounds like: worm )
Worm	Any of a number of creeping or burrowing invertebrate animals with long, slender soft bodies and no limbs. ( Sounds like: werm)
Condition	The state of something with regard to its appearance, quality, or working order.( Sounds like: kuhn DID shn)
On the other hand	Used to introduce a contrasting point of view, fact, or situation.
Surface	The outside part or uppermost layer of something.
Made up + of	Consist of
Peasant	A poor smallholder or agricultural labourer of low social status (chiefly in historical use or with reference to subsistence farming in poorer countries).
Despite	Without being affected by.
In spite of	Without being affected by the particular factor mentioned.
Discernible	Able to be discerned; perceptible. (Similar to "Noticeable")
Obviously	In a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly.
Evaporate	Turn from liquid into vapour.
Salary	A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis but often expressed as an annual sum, made by an employer to an employee, especially a professional or white-collar worker.
Wage	A fixed regular payment earned for work or services, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis.
Binge-watch	Watch multiple episodes of (a television program) in rapid succession, typically by means of DVDs or digital streaming.
Curable	(Of a disease or condition) able to be cured.(Opposite = Incurable)
Trigger	A part of a gun that causes the gun to fire when pressed. Thing that causes a process or reaction to take place. To cause something to start.
Fatal	Very serious and having an important bad effect in the future; causing death.
Voluntary	Done, given, or acting of one's own free will.
Involuntary	Done without will or conscious control.
CONtract	A written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment, sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law.
conTRACT	Decrease in size, number, or range.
Constrict	Make narrower, especially by encircling pressure.
Inhale	Breathe in (air, gas, smoke, etc…)
Exhale	Breathe out.
Simultaneously	At the same time.
Inflation	The action of inflating something or the condition of being inflated.
Swell	(Especially of a part of the body) become larger or rounder in size, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid.
Come down with	Begin to suffer from a specified illness.
Symptom	A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
Out of date	Expire.
Credit card	A small plastic card issued by a bank, building society, etc., allowing the holder to purchase goods or services on credit.
First come, first serve	The first to arrive will be the first to have service provided.
Trachea	Windpipe.
Bronchus	Any of the major air passages of the lungs which diverge from the windpipe.
Bronchiole	Air passages inside the lungs that branch off like tree limbs from the bronchi.
Alveous	Any of the many tiny air sacs of the lungs which allow for rapid gaseous exchange.
Capillary	Any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules.
Tame	(Especially of animals) not wild or dangerous, either naturally or because of training or long involvement with humans.
Tied the knot	Get married.
Hoarse	(Of a person's voice) sounding rough and harsh, typically as the result of a sore throat or of shouting.
Casualty	A person killed or injured in a war or accident.
Sandal	A light shoe with either an openwork upper or straps attaching the sole to the foot.
Slipper	A comfortable slip-on shoe that is worn indoors.
Preserve	Maintain (something) in its original or existing state.
Preservation	The action of preserving something.
Pickle	A relish consisting of vegetables or fruit preserved in vinegar or brine.
Soak	Make or allow (something) to become thoroughly wet by immersing it in liquid.
Crunchy	Making a sharp noise when bitten or crushed.
Devotee	A person who strongly admires a particular person or is extremely interested in a subject. A strong believer in a particular religion or god.
Mime	The theatrical technique of suggesting action, character, or emotion without words, using only gesture, expression, and movement.
Stretcher	Framework of two poles with a long piece of canvas slung between them, used for carrying sick, injured, or dead people.
Reserve	Retain for future use.
Exhibit	Publicly display (a work of art or item of interest) in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.
Plug	A piece of solid material fitting tightly into a hole and blocking it up.
Cursory glance	Going rapidly over something, without noticing details; hasty; superficial.
Shipwreck	The destruction of a ship at sea by sinking or breaking up, for example in a storm or after striking a rock.
Laden with	Heavily loaded or weighed down. ( Similar to "overload")
Archaeologist	A person who studies human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artefacts and other physical remains.
Architect	A person who designs buildings and in many cases also supervises their construction.
Apex predator	A predator at the top of a food chain that is not preyed upon by any other animal.
Decline	Politely refuse (an invitation or offer).
Calligraphy	Decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering.
Client	A person or organization using the services of a lawyer or other professional person or company.
Pensioner	A person who receives a pension, especially the retirement pension.
Famine	Extreme scarcity of food.
Merchant	A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially one dealing with foreign countries or supplying goods to a particular trade.
Proverb	A short, well-known pithy saying, stating a general truth or piece of advice.
Timid	Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.
Suspicious	Having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something.
Humble	Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance.
Determine	Cause (something) to occur in a particular way or to have a particular nature.
Stubborn	Having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so.
Nosy	Showing too much curiosity about other people's affairs.
Smug	Having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements.
Sloppy	Careless and unsystematic; excessively causal.
Staff	All the people employed by a particular organization.
Stuff	Matter, material, articles, or activities of a specified or indeterminate kind that are being referred to, indicated, or implied.
Affect (Verb)	Have an effect on; make a difference to.
Effect (Noun)	A change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.
Patience	The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.
Patient	A person receiving or registered to receive medical treatment.
Cramps	Painful involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscles, typically caused by fatigue or strain.
Advise (Verb)	Offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone.
Advice (Noun)	Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.
Breathe (Verb)	Take air into the lungs and then expel it, especially as a regular physiological process.
Breath (Noun)	The air taken into or expelled from the lungs.
Bring	Bring implies movement towards someone or something.
Take	Take implies movement away from someone or something.
Apart + from	Except for.
A part	To be included or involved in something.
Altogether	Completely: totally.
All together	All in one place or in a group; all at once.
Accept	Consent to receive or undertake (something offered).
Except	Not including.
Loose	Not firmly or tightly fixed in place; detached or able to be detached.
Lose	Be deprived of or cease to have or retain (something).
Everyday	Ordinary or usual
Every day	To describe something that happens once every twenty-four hour period.
Beside	Next to.
Besides	In addition or furthermore.
Amount	Used for things that cannot be counted.
Number	Used for things that can be counted.
Stationary	Not moving or not intended to be moved.
Stationery	Writing and other office materials.
Lie down	Relax on your back, stomach or side.
Lay down	Put something down.
Vein	Any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying in most cases oxygen-depleted blood towards the heart.
Vain	Having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth.
Sensitive	Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Sensible	Done or chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit. ( Similar to Reasonable )
Economical	Refer to something being inexpensive. (Not costly)
Economic	Relating to economics or the economy.
Lend	To give something to someone to be used for a period of time and then returned.
Borrow	To take and use something that belongs to someone else for a period of time and then return it.
Rent	Pay someone for the use of (something, typically property, land, or a car).
Hire	Pay someone for the use of (something, typically property, land, or a car).
Historic	Famous or important in history, or potentially so.
Historical	Of or concerning history or past events.
Say	Say something (to someone)
Tell	Tell someone (something)
Aroma	A distinctive, typically pleasant smell.
Prefer +to
From time to time	Occasionally
As a matter of fact	In reality (used especially to correct a falsehood or misunderstanding).
Marsupial	A mammal of an order whose members are born incompletely developed and are typically carried and suckled in a pouch on the mother's belly. Marsupials are found chiefly in Australia and New Guinea, and also in America.
He is in his element	To feel very happy and comfortable in a situation.
Soothe	Gently calm (a person or their feelings).
Dainty	Delicately small and pretty.
Rugged	(Of ground or terrain) having a broken, rocky, and uneven surface.
Rough	Having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level.
Coarse	Rough or harsh in texture.
Peek	Look quickly or furtively. ( Similar to "glimpse")
Wink	Close and open one eye quickly, typically to indicate that something is a joke or a secret or as a signal of affection or greeting.
Missing	(Of a thing) not able to be found because it is not in its expected place. ( Similar to "absent")
Vanish	Disappear suddenly and completely.
Bewilder	Cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused. ( Similar to "baffle", "puzzle" , "confuse")
Sleepy	Needing or ready for sleep. ( Similar to "drowsy")
Numb	(Of a part of the body) deprived of the power of physical sensation.
Altar	The table in a Christian church at which the bread and wine are consecrated in communion services.
Alter	Change in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way.
Dash	Run or travel somewhere in a great hurry.
Scurry	(Of a person or small animal) move hurriedly with short quick steps.
Pace	Speed in walking, running, or moving. ( Same with "speed")
Rehearse	Practice (a play, piece of music, or other work) for later public performance.
Vicious	Deliberately cruel or violent. (Similar to mean but vicious is a much stronger word than mean.)
Hygienic	Conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially by being clean; sanitary.
Toilet	Lavatory, Latrine, Porta John, WC, Bathroom, Loo, Restroom.
Poop	Excrement, Faeces, Stool, Droppings, Dung.
Drill	Instruction or training in military exercises.
Cliche	A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.
Figure out	Solve a problem or discover the answer to a question.
Myriad	A countless or extremely great number of people or things.
Back in the day	In the past; some time ago.
Wind up	Specified outcome of something.
End up	The outcome of something.
Plant	A place where an industrial or manufacturing process takes place.
Jam up	A stoppage or slowing of motion, work, or the like, due to obstruction, overloading, malfunction, or inefficiency.
Strainer	A device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid.( Similar to "filter'. )
Yucky	Messy or disgusting.
Autumn	Fall (Fall occurs more often in American English. Autumn is considered the more formal name for the season.)
Blackmail	The action, treated as a criminal offence, of demanding payment or another benefit from someone in return for not revealing compromising or damaging information about them.
As if	As would be the case if
Help + Verb infinitive (V0)
Skyrocket	(Of a price, rate, or amount) increase very steeply or rapidly.
Beat-up	Worn out by overuse; in a state of disrepair.
Indigenous	Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Arid	(Of land or a climate) having little or no rain; too dry or barren to support vegetation.
Nocturnal	Done, occuring, or active at night.
Barter	Exchange (goods or services) for other goods or services without using money. (Barter + something + for + something)
Viss	A Burmese unit of measure for weight. (Pate Thar)
Tickle	A Burmese unit of measure for weight. (Kyat Thar)
Bulky	Taking up much space; large and unwieldy.
What a coincidence	A situation in which things happen at the same time without planning.
In one's opinion	In one's viewpoint or belief.
From one's perspective	As one views or interprets a certain situation.
Tremble	(Of a person, a part of the body, or the voice) shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.
Grouchy	Irritable and bad-tempered; grumpy; complaining.
Grip	Take and keep a firm hold of; grasp tightly.
Knuckle	A part of a finger at a joint where the bone is near the surface, especially where the finger joins the hand.
Grunt	A low, short guttural sound made by an animal or a person.
Lease	A contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment.
Loan	A thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest.
In debt	You owe money.
Deposit	A sum of money paid into a bank or building society account.
Withdraw	Remove or take away (something) from a particular place or position.
Interest	Money paid regularly at a particular rate for the use of money lent, or for delaying the repayment of a debt.
Mortgage	A loan of money which you get from a bank or building society in order to buy a house.
Bankrupt	(Of a person or organization) declared in law as unable to pay their debts.
Capital	A large sum of money which you use to start a business, or which you invest in order to make more money.
Scenery	The general appearance of the natural environment, especially when it is beautiful.
Common	Occurring, found, or done often; prevalent.
Native + to	Relating to or describing someone's country or place of birth or someone who was born in a particular country or place.
Procrastination	The action of delaying or postponing something.
Zest	Great enthusiasm and energy.
Wholeheartedly	With complete sincerity and commitment.
Ardent	Very enthusiastic or passionate.
Violation	The action of violating someone or something.
Say/ Think/ Decide otherwise	Say/ Think/ Decide something different.
Icon	A person or thing regarded as a representative symbol or as worthy of veneration.
Depict	Represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form.
Intend	Have (a course of action) as one's purpose or intention; plan.
Commemorate	Mark or celebrate (an event or person) by doing or producing something.
Devise	Plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought.
Subsequently	After a particular thing has happened; afterwards.
Robust	(Of a person or animal) strong and healthy, or (of an object or system) strong and unlikely to break or fail.
Auction	A public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder.
Fragile	(Of an object) easily broken or damaged.
Restoration	The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition.
Synthetic	(Of a substance) made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product. (Similar to "artificial")
Coherence	The quality of being logical and consistent.
Jittery	Nervous or unable to relax.
Better bet is to	Safest or most reliable course of action.
Restless	Unable to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom.
Startle	Cause to feel sudden shock or alarm.
Accommodating	Eager or willing to give what is needed to someone.
Obsolete	No longer produced or used; out of date.
Flourishing	Developing rapidly and successfully; thriving.
Curator	A keeper or custodian of a museum or other collection.
Sedentary	(Of a person) tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive.
Vivid	Brightly colored or (of descriptions or memories) producing clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind.
Mundane	Lacking interest or excitement; dull.
Meticulous	Showing great attention to detail; very careful.
Cherish	Protect and care for (someone) lovingly.
Relic	An object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical interest.
Fluctuate	Rise and fall irregularly in number or amount.
Grave	Significantly serious.
Trend	(Of a topic) be the subject of many posts on a social media website or application within a short period of time.
Busker	A person who performs music or other entertainment in the street or another public place for monetary donations.
Retiree	A person who has retired from employment.
Globe trotter	A person who travels widely. (Same with Global traveller)
Typical	A person or thing has the same characteristics of everyone or everything else in the group.
Moving	Producing strong emotion, especially sadness or sympathy. (Similar to "touching")
Endurance	The ability to endure an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.
Nursing home	A small private institution providing residential accommodation with healthcare, especially for elderly people.
Assisted living	A system of housing and limited care that is designed for senior citizens who need some assistance with daily activities but do not require care in a nursing home
Clingy	Used to describe something that sticks onto someone or something tightly.
Needy	Wanting too much attention and love.
Turn People off	Cause someone to lose interest.
Betray	Expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy.
Back stabbed	Betrayal (as by a verbal attack against one not present) especially by a false friend.
The more the merrier	The more people or things there are, the better a situation will be.
The friend in need is a friend indeed	This means that a friend who helps you when you really need help is a true friend.
Console	Comfort (someone) at a time of grief or disappointment.
Prose	Written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure.
Bluff	An attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or is going to do something.
Exposition	A comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.
Climax	The most important or exciting part in the development of a story or situation, which usually happens near the end.
Plot	The story of a book, film, play, etc.
Anecdote	A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
Analogy	A comparison between things that have similar features, often used to help explain a principle or idea.
Dialect	A form of a language that people speak in a particular part of a country, containing some different words and grammar, etc.
Ransack	Go through (a place) stealing things and causing damage.
Fair and square	Honestly and straightforwardly.
Belligerent	Hostile and aggressive. (Similar to "Threatening")
Bel (Root word)	War
Inherit	To be born with the same physical or mental characteristics as one of your parents or grandparents.
Therapy	Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder.
Rob you of	To deprive someone of something by stealing it.
Wind down	(Of a person) relax after stress or excitement.
Abate	To decrease in amount or value.
Converge	To move toward the same point and come closer together or meet.
Accelerate	(Especially of a vehicle) begin to move more quickly.
Rivalry	Competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field.
Biased	Unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something.
Lament	A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
Crazy + about	To be very interested in something or love someone very much.
Marry + to	Take (someone) as one's wife or husband in marriage.
Date	The sweet fruit of various types of palm tree
On + 1st/2nd floor
Productive	Causing or providing a good result or a large amount of something.
Indifference	Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.
Attributed	To say or think that something is the result of a particular thing.
Speculate	To guess possible answers to a question when you do not have enough information to be certain.
Plummet	Fall or drop straight down at high speed.
Get on	To have a good relationship.
Draw back	A disadvantage or problem; the negative part of a situation.
Ped (Root word)	Foot
Keep company	To stay with someone so the person is not alone.
Solitary	Being the only one, or not being with other similar things, often by choice.
Lie-in	To stay in bed longer than normal.
Corpse	A dead body, usually of a person.
Carcass	The dead body of an animal.
Reputation	The opinion that people in general have about someone or something, or how much respect or admiration someone or something receives, based on past behavior or character.
Tarnish	To make people think that someone or something is less good.
Forfeit	To lose the right to do or have something because you have broken a rule.
Expectation	strong belief that something will happen or be the case.
Expeditation	An organized journey for a particular purpose.
Gravity	Seriousness.
Index	An alphabetical list, such as one printed at the back of a book showing which page a subject, name, etc. is on.
Hawker	A person who travels about selling goods, typically advertising them by shouting.
Adequately	To a satisfactory or acceptable extent.
Sharp as a razor	Having an extremely sharp point or edge.
Rear	Breed and raise (animals).
Refugee	A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
Immigrant	A person who has come to a different country in order to live there permanently.
Persecution	Unfair or cruel treatment over a long period of time because of race, religion, or political beliefs.
Asylum	Protection or safety, especially that given by a government to people who have been forced to leave their own countries for their safety or because of war.
Seek	To try to find or get something, especially something that is not a physical object.
Flee	To escape by running away, especially because of danger or fear.
Route	A particular way or direction between places.
Smuggler	A person who moves (goods) illegally into or out of a country.
In reality	In actual fact (used to contrast a false idea of what is true or possible with one that is more accurate).
Xenophobia	Extreme dislike or fear of foreigners, their customs, their religions, etc.
Contribution	Something that you contribute or do to help produce or achieve something together with other people, or to help make something successful.
Permanent	Lasting for a long time or forever. (Opposite Word "Temporary")
Resettle	To (be helped or forced to) move to another place to live.
Eavesdrop + on	To listen to someone's private conversation without them knowing.
Hectic	Full of activity, or very busy and fast.
Dedication	The willingness to give a lot of time and energy to something because it is important.
Familiar + with/to
One-sided	If a competition is one-sided, one team or player is much better than the other.
Innovation	(The use of) a new idea or method.
Legacy	A situation that has developed as a result of past actions and decisions.
Bribe	Money or a present that you give to someone so that they will do something for you, usually something dishonest.
Exploitation	The use of something in order to get an advantage from it.
Concur	To agree or have the same opinion.
Antidote	A chemical, especially a drug, that limits the effects of a poison.
Dictate	To give orders, or tell someone exactly what they must do, with total authority.
Diabolic	Extremely bad or shocking.
Lethargic	Having little energy; feeling unwilling and unable to do anything.
Lucrative	Producing much money or making a large profit.
Ponder	To think carefully about something, especially for a noticeable length of time.
Amulet	An object worn because it is believed to protect against evil, disease, or unhappiness.
Audacious	Showing a willingness to take risks or offend people.
Atrocity	An extremely cruel, violent, or shocking act.
Compensate	To pay someone money in exchange for something that has been lost or damaged or for some problem.
Custodian	A person with responsibility for protecting or taking care of something or keeping something in good condition.
Clog	To (cause something to) become blocked or filled so that movement or activity is difficult.
Sanction	A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule.
Inflammation	A red, painful, and often swollen area in or on a part of your body.
Over the counter	By ordinary retail purchase, with no need for a prescription or license.
Prescription drug	A drug that can only be bought if a doctor orders it for you.
Dermatologist	A doctor who studies and treats skin diseases.
It's a deal	Used to express one's assent to an agreement.
Touch wood	Said after a confident or positive statement, to express a hope for one's good luck to continue
Disposable	A product that is intended to be thrown away after use.
Keep something bottle up	To keep (a feeling or emotion) inside instead of expressing it.
Kudos	Praise and honor received for an achievement.
Get over it	To stop feeling unhappy about something, or stop being controlled or bothered by something.
Come into season	To be able to be hunted legally, as of a wild animal.
Rain check	Used to tell someone that you cannot accept an invitation now, but would like to do so at a later time.
Egg over easy	If an egg is fried over easy, it is fried on both sides in such a way that the yolk stays slightly liquid.
Egg over medium	The egg is flipped and the yolk is only slightly runny.
Repel	To force someone or something to stop moving towards you or attacking you. (Opposite = Attract)
Keeping my finger crossed	To hope that nothing will happen to bring bad luck or to ruin one's plans.
Lavish	Large in quantity and expensive or impressive.
Herb	Any plant with leaves, seeds, or flowers used for flavoring, food, medicine, or perfume.
Ambi (Root word)	Both
Extrovert	An outgoing, socially confident person.
Introvert	A shy, reticent person.
Ambivert	A person who has a balance of extrovert and introvert features in their personality.
It is out of the question	Not possible or allowed.
Current affairs	Events of political or social interest and importance happening in the world at the present time.
Wring	Squeeze and twist (something) to force liquid from it.
Blizzard	A severe snowstorm with strong winds.
It's a wake up call	It should make you realize that you need to take action to change a situation.
See you in two weeks' time	Tell the person we won't see each other again until two weeks from now.
Duchess	The wife or widow of a duke.
Confluence	The place where two rivers flow together and become one larger river.
Orator	Someone who is good at public speaking.
Liberal	Willing to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one's own; open to new ideas.
Stand somebody's ground	To refuse to be pushed backwards, or to continue in your beliefs in an argument.
Innovative	Using new methods or ideas.
Dormitory	A large room containing many beds, for example in a boarding school.
Hostel	A large house where people can stay free or cheaply.
Cell	A small room with not much furniture, especially in a prison or a monastery or convent.
Chalet	A small wooden house found in mountain areas, especially in Switzerland.
Barracks	A building or group of buildings where soldiers live.
Lunatic	Someone who behaves in a silly or dangerous way.
Asylum	A hospital for people with mental illnesses.
Parsonage	A house that is provided for a Christian priest.
Convent	A building in which nuns live.
Synagogue	A building in which Jewish people worship and study their religion.
Fortnightly	Happening every two weeks.
Stare	A long fixed or vacant look.
Sneer	A contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone.
Glare	A long, angry look.
Warily	In a way that shows a lack of trust; suspiciously.
Florist	A person who works in a shop that sells cut flowers and plants.
Call on someone	To visit someone for a short time.
Dim	Not giving or having much light.
Assimilate	To become part of a group, country, society, etc., or to make someone or something become part of a group, country, society, etc.
Lounge	A room in a hotel, airport, theater, etc. where people can relax or wait.
Dormant	Something that is not active or growing but has the ability to be active at a later time.
Conservation	Opposite of liberal.
Nunnery	A building or group of buildings in which nuns live as a religious community; a convent.
Under house arrest	Legally forced to stay in your house as if in prison.
At the tip of my tongue	You think you know it and that you will be able to remember it very soon.
Consent form	A document that someone signs to show that they will allow something to happen.
Gut feeling	An instinct or intuition; an immediate or basic feeling or reaction without a logical rationale.
barricade	A large object or objects that are used to stop people from going where they want to go.
Frown upon	To disapprove of something.
Aisle	The long narrow space between the rows of shelves in a large store or library, also used to refer to the shelves themselves.
At your fingertip	Convenient and easy to find.
Blend in	To look or seem the same as surrounding people or things and therefore not be easily noticeable. (Same with "camouflage)
Hail of gunfire	A large number of gunfire.
Cult	A religious group, often living together, whose beliefs are considered extreme or strange by many people.
Unprecedented	Never having happened or existed in the past.
Relish	Enjoy greatly.
Immerse	Involve oneself deeply in a particular activity.
Oblivious	Not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.
Sweltering heat	Extremely and uncomfortably hot.
Pepper	To direct something suddenly and repeatedly at someone, as if attacking the person.
Inquisitive	(Of a person or a person's behavior) eager to know a lot about people or things.
Pry	To try to find out private facts about a person.
Bulletin board	A board on a wall on which notices can be put.
Peer over	To look very carefully, especially because something is difficult to see.
Scatterbrain	A person who tends to be disorganized and lacking in concentration.
Gullible	Easily deceived or tricked, and too willing to believe everything that other people say.
Outgoing	(Of a person) friendly and energetic and finding it easy and enjoyable to be with others.
CONtent	A list of the chapters or sections given at the front of a book.
conTENT	In a state of peaceful happiness.
Slouch	Stand, move, or sit in a lazy, drooping way.
Treadmill	An exercise machine that consists of a moving strip or two step-like parts on which you walk without moving forward.
Busy bee	One who is very busy and active.
Appalling	Causing shock or dismay; horrific.
Dubious	Hesitating or doubting.
Acrobatics	Spectacular gymnastic feats.
Agile	Able to move your body quickly and easily.
Courtesy	Polite behavior, or a polite action or remark.
Plagiarize	To use another person's ideas or work and pretend that it is your own.
Industrious	Diligent and hard-working.
Witness	A person who sees an event happening, especially a crime or an accident.
Testimony	A spoken or written statement that something is true, especially, one given in a court of law, or the act of giving such a statement.
Imminent	Coming or likely to happen very soon.
Eatable	Food that is eatable is good enough to eat, but not excellent.
Edible	Suitable or safe for eating. (Opposite: "Inedible")
On second thoughts	After thinking about something again. Used when you want to change a decision you have made.
Profusely	To a great degree; in large amounts.
Fashionably late	Deliberately arriving after an event has started, especially in order to prove one's social status.
Foliage	The leaves of a plant or tree.
Livid	Extremely angry.
Rational	Based on clear thought and reason.
Irrational	Not using reason or clear thinking.
Get away with something	To succeed in avoiding punishment for something.
Plagiarism	The process or practice of using another person's ideas or work and pretending that it is your own.
Come up with	To suggest or think of an idea or plan.
Penalize	Subject to a penalty or punishment.
Con artist	A person who deceives other people by making them believe something false or making them give money away.
Scammer	Someone who makes money using illegal methods, especially by tricking people.
Manipulative	Tending to influence or control someone or something to your advantage, often without anyone knowing it.
Good cop, bad cop	Used to describe a situation in which two police officers or any two people try to achieve something together, by one of them being friendly and pleasant and the other using threats or force.
Accomplice	A person who helps another commit a crime.
Aid and abet	To assist someone in committing or to encourage someone to commit a crime.
Cheat Sheet	A piece of paper, computer file, etc. that gives you useful information about a subject, or helps you remember or do something, sometimes used for cheating in a test or examination.
Stickler	A person who thinks that a particular type of behavior is very important, and always follows it or tries to make other people follow it.
Follow someone's footsteps	To do the same things that another person has done before.
Harsh	Cruel or severe.
Forte	A thing at which someone excels.
A cup of tea	Something that someone likes or is good at. usually used in negative statements.
Second helping	A second portion of the same thing, usually of food; seconds; refill.
Articulate	Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
Run in the family	If a quality, ability, disease, etc. runs in the family, many members of the family have it.
Congenital	Existing at or from birth.
Intuition	(Knowledge from) an ability to understand or know something immediately based on your feelings rather than facts. (Synonym : Gut feeling)
Middle of the pack	Average, not outstanding by any quality.
Deputy	A person who is appointed to undertake the duties of a superior in the superior's absence.
Mnemonic	Something such as a very short poem or a special word used to help a person remember something.
Persist	Continue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
Unmoving	No emotion.
Exquisite	Extremely beautiful and delicate.
Compensation	Something, typically money, awarded to someone in recognition of loss, suffering, or injury.
conSENT	Permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.
Immaterial	Unimportant under the circumstances; irrelevant.
Maternal	Behaving or feeling in the way that a mother does towards her child, especially in a kind, loving way.
Paternal	Related through the father.
Concise	Short and clear, expressing what needs to be said without unnecessary words.
Disperse	Distribute or spread over a wide area.
Affable	Friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.
Pertain	To be connected with a particular subject, event, or situation; related.
Covert	Hidden or secret. (Opposite : Overt)
Nonchalant	Behaving in a calm manner, often in a way that suggests you are not interested or do not care.
Superfluous	Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Discern	Recognize or find out.
Foster	Encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable).
Party pooper	Someone who spoils other people's enjoyment by disapproving of or not taking part in a particular activity.
Gate crasher	A person who enters some event without a ticket or invitation, either by stealth or by deception.
Party animal	A very gregarious and outgoing person who enjoys parties and similar social activities.
Mingle	To move around and talk to other people at a social event.
Gregarious	(Of a person) fond of company; sociable.
Red herring	A clue or piece of information that is, or is intended to be, misleading or distracting.
Fainthearted	Someone who is not confident or brave and dislikes taking unnecessary risks.
Get the last laugh	To succeed or win after being laughed at or doubted by others.
Expose	To make something covered or hidden able to be seen.
In charge	Responsible for something or someone.
Prohibit	To officially refuse to allow something.
Deter	Discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.
Dissent	A strong difference of opinion on a particular subject, especially about an official suggestion or plan or a popular belief.
Boldly	In a brave and confident way, without showing any fear.
Proclaimed	Announce officially or publicly.
Pseudonym	A name someone uses instead of their real name, especially on a written work.
Vocal	Expressing opinions and complaints in speech.
Miraculously	In a way that is very surprising or difficult to believe.
Advocate	Someone who publicly supports something. To speak for or defend someone in a court of law.
Empowerment	Authority or power given to someone to do something.
Commit + to	Be dedicated to (something).
Access	Approach or enter (a place).
Around the corner	Very near. About to happen.
Conservative	Averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values.
Petrify	Make (someone) so frightened that they are unable to move.
We are in the same boat	To be in the same unpleasant situation as other people.
Forensic	Using the methods of science to provide information about a crime.
Dismount	Get off a horse, bicycle, or anything that one is riding.
Redundant	Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.
Commitment	A promise or firm decision to do something.
Poach	To catch or kill an animal without permission on someone else’s property, or to kill animals illegally to get valuable parts of them.
Incinerate	To burn something completely.
Confiscated	To officially take private property away from someone, usually by legal authority.
Sophisticated	(Of a machine, system, or technique) developed to a high degree of complexity.
Influential	Having a great influence on someone or something.
Remnant	A small piece or amount of something that is left from a larger original piece or amount; remaining, leftover.
Feat	An achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength.
Forgo	To give up or do without.
Enigmatic	Difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.
Ingenuity	The quality of being clever, original, and inventive.
Generate	Produce or create.
Irrigate	The supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels.
Iconic	Very famous or popular.
Capitalize	Take the chance to gain advantage from.
Quadruple	To become four times as big, or to multiply a number or amount by four.
Pneumonia	A serious illness in which one or both lungs become red and swollen and filled with liquid.
Colossus	A person or thing of great size, influence, or ability.
Hazardous	Risky; dangerous.
Emission	The act of sending out gas, heat, light, etc.
Leg (Root word)	Law.
Nourish	Provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition.
Momentum	The force that keeps an object moving.
Sanctuary	A place where birds or animals can live and be protected, especially from being hunted or dangerous conditions.
Sterilize	Make (something) free from bacteria or other living microorganisms.
Catch a cold	Become infected with a cold.
Versatile	(Of people) able to do many different things or to adjust to new conditions, or (of things) able to be used for many different purposes.
Catastrophic	Causing sudden and very great harm or destruction.
Porch	A covered shelter projecting in front of the entrance of a building.
Parch	To dry something out because of too much heat and not enough rain.
Flustered	Upset and confused.
Revamp	To change or arrange something again, in order to improve it.
Subordinate	Lower in rank or position.
Suffocated	Feeling trapped and oppressed.
Feint	A deceptive or pretended blow, thrust, or other movement, especially in boxing or fencing.
Harmonious	Having a pleasant tune or harmony.
Connoisseur	An expert judge in matters of taste.
Building boom	A time or situation when a lot of new buildings are being built.
Hulking	(Of a person or object) very large, heavy, or clumsy.
Relics	An object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical interest.
Impede	Delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.
Civil unrest	A fighting between different groups of people living in the same country.
Reign	The period of rule of a monarch.
Cache	A collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place.
Vast	Of very great extent or quantity; immense.
Fertile	(Of soil or land) producing or capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops.
Barge	A long boat with a flat bottom, used for carrying heavy objects.
Adobe	A kind of clay used as a building material.
Mural	A painting or other work of art executed directly on a wall.
Depicting	Represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form.
Crumbling	Breaking or falling apart into small fragments, especially as part of a process of deterioration.
Chronicling	Record (a series of events) in a factual and detailed way.
Etch	To cut a pattern, picture, etc., in a surface.
Congregation	A  gathering or collection of people, animals, or things.
Serene	Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
Doom	Death, destruction, or some other terrible fate.
Inferno	A large fire that is dangerously out of control.
Clinch	To finally get or win something.
Filed a complaint against	To say something is not right or satisfactory.
Gifted	Having exceptional talent or natural ability.
Elite	A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society.
Elongate	Make (something) longer, especially unusually so in relation to its width.
Inspiration	The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
Gaggle	A disorderly group of people.
Smirk	Smile in an irritatingly smug, conceited, or silly way.
Underestimated	Estimate (something) to be smaller or less important than it really is.
Brag	Say something in a boastful manner.
Audition	An interview for a role or job as a singer, actor, dancer, or musician, consisting of a practical demonstration of the candidate's suitability and skill.
Frantically	In a very great hurry and often in a state of excitement or confusion.
Stiffly	In a manner that is not relaxed or friendly.
Frowned	Furrow one's brows in an expression indicating disapproval, displeasure, or concentration.
Emulate	Match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.
Draped	To put something such as cloth or a piece of clothing loosely over something.
Dangling	Hanging or swinging loosely.
Misshapen	Having an unusual shape or the wrong shape.
To top it (all) off	Used to indicate a final thing that happened that was even better, worse, etc., than what happened before.
Conflict	A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one. Fighting between two or more groups of people or countries.
Dispatch	To send something, especially goods or a message, somewhere for a particular purpose.
Blunder	A serious mistake, usually caused by not taking care or thinking.
Reveal	Make (previously unknown or secret information) known to others.
Filthy	Disgustingly dirty.
Uncensored	(Of a publication, film, letter, etc) not having been banned or edited.
Frontline	A military line formed by the most advanced tactical combat units.
Demanding	(Of a task) requiring much skill or effort.
Magnify	Make (something) appear larger than it is, especially with a lens or microscope.
Rectify	Put right; correct.
Lateral	Of, at, toward, or from the side or sides.
Imminent	About to happen
PROgress (Noun)	Development towards an improved or more advanced condition.
proGRESS (Verb)	Develop towards an improved or more advanced condition.
Stout	(Of a person) rather fat or of heavy build.
Hustle and bustle	A large amount of activity and work.
Idle	(Of a person) avoiding work; lazy.
Thrive	To grow, develop, or be successful.
Boom	To experience an increase in economic activity, interest, or growth.
Beautician	A person whose job is to give people beauty treatment.
A good Samaritan	Someone who gives help to people who need it.
Duo	Two people, especially two singers, musicians, or other performers.
Conquer	To take control or possession of foreign land, or a group of people, by force.
Necro (Root word)	Relating to a corpse or death.
Polis (Root word)	A city-state in ancient Greece.
Necropolis	An ancient cemetery.
Cannot make it	Unable to attend an event that you have been invited to.
Season ticket	A ticket that can be used many times within a limited period and is cheaper than paying separately for each use.
Novel	New and original, not like anything seen before.
A novel idea	A new and unusual kind; different from anything seen or known before.
Novelty	The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a small and inexpensive toy or ornament.
Arch	A curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight of a bridge, roof, or wall above it.
Branded	Having a brand name.
Insurance	An agreement in which you pay a company money and they pay your costs if you have an accident, injury, etc.
Featured	(Of a newspaper or magazine article, a broadcast program, or a show) made a special attraction.
Greedy	Wanting a lot more food, money, etc. than you need.
Ravenous	Extremely hungry; voracious.
Materialistic	Excessively concerned with material possessions; money-oriented.
Malnourishment	Not properly nourished; suffering from malnutrition.
Mal (Root word)	Bad or evil.
War-torn	Very badly harmed or damaged by war; torn apart by war.
Litter box	An open or covered container that is filled with material that absorbs liquid and is used as a toilet for cats.
Confine	To keep someone closed in a place, often by force.
Rigorously	In an extremely thorough and careful way.
Breaststroke	A way of swimming in which the arms make a circular movement in front of the body while the knees are brought up towards the body and then kicked out and back
Ecstatic	Extremely happy.
Engross	Absorb all the attention or interest of.
Erect	Rigidly upright or straight.
Poise	Behavior or a way of moving that shows calm confidence
Assurance	A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.
Induce	Succeed in persuading or leading (someone) to do something.
Juggle with/between	To try to do two or more jobs or activities at the same time, because you do not have a lot of time
Monogamous	Involving marriage to one person at a time.
Boisterous	Noisy, energetic, and cheerful.
Cuisine	A style or method of cooking, especially as characteristic of a particular country, region, or establishment.
Groundbreaking	Innovative; pioneering.
Cater	Provide people with food and drink at a social event or other gatherings.
Tow truck	A truck equipped for towing away vehicles that are disabled, illegally parked, etc.
Contaminated	Having been made impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
Stranded	Left without the means to move from somewhere.
Grueling	Extremely tiring and demanding.
Agenda	A list or outline of things to be considered or done; a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting.
Deliberately	Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Condominium	A building or complex of buildings containing a number of individually owned apartments or houses; condo.
Perilous	Full of danger or risk; dangerous.
Green to something	Having had very little experience of life or a particular job.
Lackluster	Lacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality: dull, mediocre.
Exterminate	To kill all the animals or people in a particular place or of a particular type.
Cordial	Warm and friendly.
CONvert	A person who has been persuaded to change their religious faith or other belief.
Daydreaming	The activity of thinking about pleasant things that you would like to do or have happen to you, instead of thinking about what is happening now.
Whirl	To (cause something to) turn around in circles.
Dunk	Score by shooting the ball down through the basket with the hands above the rim.
Squeak	To make a short, very high cry or sound.
Envision	Imagine as a future possibility; visualize.
Piercing	(Of a sound) extremely high or loud.
Daze	(Especially of an emotional or physical shock) make (someone) unable to think or react properly.
Urgent	Requiring immediate action or attention.
Contraption	An awkward or old-fashioned looking device or machine.
Wiry	(Of people and animals) thin but strong, and often able to bend easily.
To make matters worse	Used to say that something has made a bad or difficult situation worse.
Is not someone thing	Not something one particularly enjoys or is good at.
Tinker	To make small changes to something, especially in an attempt to repair or improve it.
Humane	Showing kindness, care, and sympathy toward others, especially those who are suffering.
Empathy	The ability to share someone else's feelings or experiences by imagining what it would be like to be in that person's situation.
Sympathy	(An expression of) understanding and care for someone else's suffering.
Retorted	Say something in answer to a remark, typically in a sharp, angry, or witty manner.
Peers	A person who is the same age or has the same social position or the same abilities as other people in a group.
Peer pressure	The pressure that you feel to behave in a certain way because your friends or people in your group expect it.
Ridicule	To laugh at someone or something in an unkind way.
Taunt	A remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone.
Dismissal	The act of ordering or allowing someone to leave.
Buzzing	Making a low, continuous humming or murmuring sound.
Heavenly	Of or from heaven, or giving great pleasure.
Squeal	A long, high-pitched cry or noise.
Growl	To make a low, rough sound, usually in anger; if your stomach growls, it is making a low, continuous noise because you are hungry.
Churn	To move something, especially a liquid, with great force; if your stomach is churning, you feel ill, usually because you are nervous.
Gastric	Relating to the stomach.
Linger	To take a long time to leave or disappear.
Nostalgic	Feeling happy and also slightly sad when you think about things that happened in the past.
Divine	Connected with or like God or a god; extremely good or pleasing.
Meandering	Moving slowly in no particular direction or with no clear purpose.
Savour	To enjoy food or an experience slowly, in order to enjoy it as much as possible.
Wolf down	To consume (food) quickly or greedily, without regard for table manners.
Itis (Root word)	Inflammatory disease or inflammation of (a specified part or organ).
Integrity	The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
Biannual	Occurring twice a year.
Biennial	Happening once every two years.
Extravaganza	A large, exciting, and expensive event or entertainment.
Booth	A small temporary tent or structure at a market, fair, or exhibition, used for selling goods, providing information, or staging shows.
EZ-link card	A rechargeable contactless smart card and electronic money system that is primarily used as a payment method for public transport such as bus and rail lines in Singapore.
Venue	The place where a public event or meeting happens.
Expo	A large international exhibition.
Installment	A sum of money due as one of several equal payments for something, spread over an agreed period of time.
Haul	To pull something heavy or transport something over long distances.
Overhaul	Take apart (a piece of machinery or equipment) in order to examine it and repair it if necessary.
Anticipate	Regard as probable; expect or predict.
Diagnose	To recognize and name the exact character of a disease or a problem, by examining it.
Repetitive	Involving doing or saying the same thing several times, especially in a way that is boring.
Tics	Sudden twitches, movements, or sounds that people do repeatedly.
Hyperfocus	A phenomenon that reflects one's complete absorption in a task, to a point where a person appears to completely ignore or 'tune out' everything else.
Miraculous	Unusual and mysterious because of being caused by God, or very surprising and unexpected.
Astonishing	Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
World-renowned	Known and admired throughout the world.
Drill	Instruct (someone) in something by the means of repeated exercises or practice.
Distracted by	Unable to concentrate because one is preoccupied by something worrying or unpleasant.
Molar	Any of the large teeth at the back of the mouth, used for crushing and chewing food.
Wiggle	To (cause to) move up and down and/or from side to side with small, quick movements.
Jiggle	To move something or cause something to move from side to side or up and down with quick short movements.
Out of nowhere	Very suddenly and unexpectedly.
Smack	To hit someone or something forcefully, usually making a loud noise.
Grin	Smile broadly.
Precision	The quality of being exact.
Heredity	The passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
OCD	Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, a common mental health condition where a person has obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours.
ADHD	Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, a condition in which someone is often in a state of activity or excitement and unable to direct their attention towards what they are doing.
Captivating	Holding your attention by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive.
Standing ovation	An occasion when the people in an audience stand up to clap at the end of a performance or speech because they liked it very much.
Stage fright	Feeling nervous because you are about to perform or talk to a large group of people.
Impromptu speech	A speech that a person delivers without predetermination or preparation.
Dilapidated	(Especially of a structure) old and in poor condition.
Perpetual	Continuing forever, or happening all the time.
Idyllic	Extremely pleasant, beautiful, or peaceful.
Twitch	To make a short and sudden movement, or to cause part of your body to move suddenly.
Uncouth	Behaving in a rude, unpleasant way.
Urination	The discharge of urine from the body.
Defecating	Discharge faeces from the body.
Stagnant	(Of liquids or air) not flowing or moving, and often smelling unpleasant.
Notorious	Famous for something immoral or bad.
Nefarious	(Especially of activities) morally bad.
Memorandum	A written report prepared especially for a person or group of people and containing information about a particular matter.
Flamboyant	Very confident in your behaviour, and liking to be noticed by other people, for example because of the way you dress, talk, etc.
Strangle	To stop something from developing. To kill someone by pressing their throat so that they cannot breathe.
Static	Staying in one place without moving, or not changing for a long time.
Star	(Of a film, play, or other show) have (someone) as a principal performer.
Epiphyte	A plant that grows on another plant but does not feed from it.
Bill	The beak of a bird.
Germinate	To start growing, or to cause a seed to start growing.
Canopy	The uppermost branches of the trees in a forest, forming a more or less continuous layer of foliage.
Weave	To twist long objects together, or to make something by doing this.
Immune + from/to	Totally or partially resistant to a particular infectious disease or pathogen.
Logger	A person who cuts down trees for wood; lumberjack.
Knotted	Joined by having been tied together in a knot, or containing a knot or knots.
Menace	A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger.
ADDress (Noun)	The particulars of the place where someone lives or an organization is situated.
addRESS (Verb)	To speak or write to someone.
Recital	A performance of music or poetry, usually given by one person or a small group of people.
Spellbound	Hold the complete attention of (someone) as though by magic; fascinate.
Emotionally charged	Experience strong, raw, and uninhibited emotions that can be difficult to control.
Don	To put on clothing.
Camaraderie	A feeling of friendliness towards people that you work or share an experience with.
Commendable	Deserving praise.
Laudable	(Of an action, idea, or aim) deserving praise and commendation.
Estimable	Of a person or their behaviour , considered to be very good or deserving praise.
On the verge of	At the point when (something) is about to happen or is very likely to happen.
Accolade	An award or privilege granted as a special honour or as an acknowledgement of merit.
Tribute	An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
Eye opener	An event or situation that proves to be unexpectedly enlightening.
Chic	Elegantly and stylishly fashionable.
Serenade	To play music or sing for someone.
Mimic	Imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially in order to entertain or ridicule.
Hefty price	A high price.
Incentive	A thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something.
Outrageous	Shocking and morally unacceptable.
Responsible	Having good judgment and the ability to act correctly and make decisions on your own.
Accountable	Responsible for what you do and able to give a satisfactory reason for it.
Solo	Alone; without other people.
Duet	Two people who sing or play musical instruments together, or a piece of music written for two people.
Trio	A group of three musicians or singers who perform together.
Quartet	A group of four people who play musical instruments or sing as a group.
Reserved	Reserved people do not often talk about or show their feelings or thoughts.
Lean against	To put something against a wall or other surface so that it is supported.
A slew of	A large number or quantity.
Superstitious	Based on or believing in superstitions (beliefs based on old ideas about luck and magic rather than science or reason).
Overlook	Ignore or disregard (something, especially a fault or offence).
Quirk	An unusual habit or part of someone's personality, or something that is strange and unexpected.
Camouflage	To hide something by making them look like their surroundings.
Hemisphere	One of two halves of the earth, especially above or below the equator.
Pouch	A pocket of skin on the lower part of the body of some female animals, such as kangaroos, in which they carry their young.
Distinctive	Something that is distinctive is easy to recognize because it is different from other things.
Evolve	To change or develop gradually.
Graceful	A quality of moving in a smooth, relaxed, and attractive way.
Waddle	Walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion.
Flipper	One of two parts like arms on the bodies of some sea creatures, such as seals and penguins, used for swimming.
Radical	Causing or being an example of great change; extreme.
Lure	To persuade someone to do something or go somewhere by offering them something exciting.
Clutter	Cover or fill (something) with an untidy collection of things.
Redemption	The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
Severity	Seriousness.
Obstinate	Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Clasp	To hold someone or something firmly in your hands or arms.
Accede	To agree to do what people have asked you to do.
Prejudice	To unfairly influence a person or matter so that an unreasonable opinion or decision results.
Sermon	A talk on a religious or moral subject, especially one given during a church service and based on a passage from the Bible.
Jilt	To finish a romantic relationship with someone suddenly and unkindly.
Spinster	A woman who is not married, especially a woman who is no longer young and seems unlikely ever to marry.
Disdain	Consider to be unworthy of one's consideration.
Nag	To criticize or complain often in an annoying way, especially in order to try and make someone do something.
Etiquette	The set of rules or customs that control accepted behaviour in particular social groups or social situations.
Interfere	To involve yourself in a situation when your involvement is not wanted or is not helpful.
Query	To ask questions, especially in order to check if something is true or correct.
Christening	A Christian ceremony at which a baby is given a name and made a member of the Christian Church.
Fall on deaf ears	If a suggestion or warning falls on deaf ears, no one listens to it.
Disown	To state that you no longer have any connection with someone that you used to be closely connected with.
Larder	A room or large cupboard for storing food.
Frolic	Play or move about in a cheerful and lively way.
Indulge	To allow yourself or someone else to have something enjoyable.
Butler	The most important male servant in a house, usually responsible for organizing the other servants.
Remorse	A feeling of sadness and being sorry for something you have done.
Ooze	To flow slowly out through a small opening, or to slowly produce a liquid through such an opening.
Gamekeeper	A person whose job is to take care of wild animals and birds that are kept especially for hunting.
Putrid	Very decayed and having an unpleasant smell.
Impeccable	Without mistakes or faults; perfect.
Intrusive	Affecting someone in a way that annoys them and makes them feel uncomfortable.
Trivial	Having little value or importance.
Viable	Capable of working successfully; feasible.
Complacent	Feeling so satisfied with your own abilities or situation that you feel you do not need to try any harder.
Contemplate	To spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious way.
Consensual	With the willing agreement of all the people involved.
Doodle	To draw pictures or patterns while thinking about something else or when you are bored.
Dwindling	Gradually becoming smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number.
Inconceivable	Impossible to imagine or think of; unbelievable.
Inconsistent	Not staying the same in behaviour or quality.
Conducive	Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible.
Apogee	The highest point in the development of something; a climax or culmination.
Apathy	Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
Append	Add (something) to the end of a written document.
Contemptuous	Expressing or feeling a lack of respect.
Sentimental	Of or prompted by feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia.
Torment	Great mental suffering and unhappiness, or great physical pain. To cause a person or animal to suffer or worry.
Torrential	Used to refer to very heavy rain.
Intricate	Very complicated or detailed.
Looming	Appearing as a vague or shadowy form, especially one that is large or threatening.
Encore	A repeated or additional performance of an item at the end of a concert, as called for by an audience.
Up to a point	Partly, or to a limited degree.
Arcade	A covered area or passage in which there are shops.
Retail	To sell goods to the public, usually in small amounts, for their own use.
Stimming	Repetition of physical movements, sounds, words, moving objects, or other repetitive behaviors.
Track and field	A group of sports that includes running, jumping, and throwing objects and that usually involves large competitions.
Cope + with	To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
reCORD (Verb)	To keep information for the future, by writing it down or storing it on a computer.
RECord (Noun)	A piece of information or description of an event that is written on paper or stored on a computer.
Scrap of paper	Loose sheets of paper, often already partly used, for writing notes on.
Convince	To cause someone to believe something or to do something.
Sono (Root word)	Relating to sound.
Gram (Root word)	Something written; drawing.
Cloud nine	To be extremely happy and excited.
Consumer	A person who buys goods or services for their own use.
Consumer products	Products that people buy for their own use.
Clubfoot	A congenital condition(present at birth) that causes a baby's foot to turn inward or downward.
Figure skating	A type of ice skating involving patterns, jumps and dance steps.
Statistic	Information based on a study of the number of times something happens or is present, or other numerical facts.
Sadist	A person who gets pleasure from hurting another person.
Heretic	A person believing in or practicing religious heresy.
Hearsay	Information received from other people which cannot be substantiated; rumour.
Neonatal	Of or for babies that were born recently.
Rowdy	Noisy and possibly violent.
Unkempt	Untidy; not cared for.
Perforate	To make a hole or holes in something.
Stringent	Having a very severe effect, or being extremely limiting.
Deface	To damage and spoil the appearance of something by writing or drawing on it.
Crystal clear	Very clear or very obvious.
Compelling	Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.
The center of attention	The thing or person that a lot of people notice.
Low profile	A position of avoiding or not attracting much attention or publicity.
Utterly	Completely or extremely.
Scramble	Move hurriedly or clumsily from or into a particular place or position.
Curb	To control or limit something that is not wanted.
Monumental	Very big or very great.
Accustom	Make someone or something accept (something) as normal or usual, be used to.
Attribute	A quality or characteristic that someone or something has.
Lonely crusade	Being without a companion.
Mobilize	To organize people to support something or to make a part of an organization ready for a special purpose.
Patronize	Treat in a way that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority.
Preclude	To prevent something or make it impossible.
Spawn	To cause something new, or many new things, to grow or start suddenly.
Catastrophe	A sudden event that causes great suffering or destruction.
Vow	To make a determined decision or promise to do something.
Aesthetic	Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Intricately	In a very complicated or detailed manner.
Nurture	Care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing.
Laid back	Relaxed in manner and character; not usually worried about other people's behaviour or things that need to be done.
Hard on yourself	Harsh on yourself. If something doesn’t go the way you hoped it would, you blame it on yourself.
Gourmand	A person who enjoys eating large amounts of food.
Gourmet	(Of food) very high quality. A person who knows a lot about food and cooking, and who enjoys eating good food.
Potent	Very powerful, forceful, or effective.
Evaporate	To cause a liquid to change to a gas, especially by heating.
Condense	Change or cause to change from a gas or vapour to a liquid.
Storm surge	An occasion when a lot of water is pushed from the sea onto the land, usually caused by a hurricane.
Meteorologist	An expert in or student of meteorology; a weather forecaster.
Debris	Broken or torn pieces left from the destruction of something larger.
Vulnerable	Able to be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked.
Dehydrate	To lose water, or to cause water to be lost from something, especially from a person's body.
Heat exhaustion	A condition in which you feel very weak and sick after being in a very hot place for too long.
Priority	Something that is very important and must be dealt with before other things.
Blare	Make or cause to make a loud, harsh sound.
Foresight	The ability to judge correctly what is going to happen in the future and plan your actions based on this knowledge.
Make history	To do something important that has not been done before and will be recorded publicly and remembered for a long time.
Alliteration	The repetition of consonants at the beginning of two or more words, as in "live and learn".
Unanimous	(Of two or more people) fully in agreement.
Heart of gold	A kind and generous character.
Lay someone off	To stop employing someone, usually because there is no work for them to do.
Job-hunting	The activity of trying to find a job.
Monotonous	Boring because of never changing.
Pain in the neck	Someone or something that is annoying or difficult to deal with.
Break out	(Of war, fighting, or similarly undesirable things) start suddenly.
Break down	To be unable to control your feelings and to start to cry.
Get back together	To start a relationship with somebody again, especially a romantic relationship, after having finished a previous relationship with the same person.
Down to earth	Practical, reasonable, and friendly.
Get your own back	Have one's revenge; retaliate.
Give someone the benefit of the doubt	To believe something good about someone, rather than something bad, when you have the possibility of doing either.
Ophthalmologist	A doctor who treats eye diseases.
Orthodontist	A dentist who specializes in correcting the position of the teeth.
Orthopedics	The branch of medicine dealing with the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
Remind someone of	To cause (someone) to remember (something).
Nostalgia	A feeling of pleasure and also slight sadness when you think about things that happened in the past.
Entitle	To give someone the right to do or have something.
Oblige + to	To force someone to do something, or to make it necessary for someone to do something.
Obligate	To make someone feel morally or legally forced to do something.
Sarcastic	Using remarks that clearly mean the opposite of what you say, in order to hurt someone's feelings or to humorously criticize something.
Implicit	Suggested though not directly expressed.
Adolescent	A young person who is developing into an adult.
Tentative	(Of a plan or idea) not certain or agreed, or (of a suggestion or action) said or done in a careful but uncertain way because you do not know if you are right.
Candid	Honest and telling the truth, especially about something difficult or painful.
Pessimistic	Thinking that bad things are more likely to happen or emphasizing the bad part of a situation.
Advent	The beginning of an event, the invention of something, or the arrival of a person.
Trial	Hardship or difficulty.
Nuisance	A person or thing causing inconvenience or annoyance.
Rampant	(Of something bad) getting worse quickly and in an uncontrolled way.
Strain	A force or influence that stretches, pulls, or puts pressure on something, sometimes causing damage.
Graffiti	Words or drawings, especially humorous, rude, or political, on walls, doors, etc. in public places.
Leftover	Something, especially food, remaining after the rest has been used.
Aversion	A feeling of strong dislike or unwillingness to do something.
Hone	Refine or perfect (something) over a period of time.
Return ticket	A ticket for travel to a place and back again.
Regicide	The action of killing a king.
Corrugated	(Of a material or surface) shaped into a series of parallel ridges and grooves so as to give added rigidity and strength.
Brooding	Feeling sad, worried or angry for a long time.
Foreboding	The feeling that something bad is going to happen.
Bloat	To swell up, or to make someone or something swollen.
Picturesque	(Especially of a place) attractive in appearance, especially in an old-fashioned way.
Opportunist	A person who takes advantage of opportunities as and when they arise, regardless of planning or principle.
Opportune	(Of a time) especially convenient or appropriate for a particular action or event.
Affirm	To state something as true.
Endorsement	The act of saying that you approve of or support something or someone.
Leaps and bounds	If someone or something gets better by/in leaps and bounds, he, she, or it improves very quickly.
Mind-blowing	Surprising, shocking, and often difficult to understand or imagine.
Excel	To do something very well or be highly skilled, and be better than most others.
Conserve	To keep and protect something from damage, change, or waste.
Canteen	A small container for carrying water or another drink, used especially by soldiers or travelers.
Deck of cards	A pack of 52 playing cards.
Dramatically	Suddenly or obviously.
Hard and fast	Definite and not to be changed, avoided, or ignored.
Conquistador	A conqueror, especially one of the Spanish conquerors of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century.
Isthmus	A narrow piece of land that has water on either side and joins two larger areas of land.
Encomienda	A grant by the Spanish Crown to a colonist in America conferring the right to demand tribute and forced labour from the Indian inhabitants of an area.
Take over	Assume control of something.
Declaration	An official, public, usually written statement.
Constitution	A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.
Treaty	A written agreement between two or more countries that is formally approved and signed by their leaders.
Precept	A general rule intended to regulate behaviour or thought.
Utmost	Most extreme; greatest.
Perspective	A particular way of viewing things that depends on one’s experience and personality.
Commitment	The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.
Ignite	Catch fire or cause to catch fire; arouse or inflame (an emotion or situation).
Embrace	Accept (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically.
Embark	Begin (a course of action).
Apprentice	Someone who has agreed to work for a skilled person for a particular period of time and often for low payment, in order to learn that person's skills.
Enlightenment	The state of understanding something; the period in the 18th century in Europe when many people began to emphasize the importance of science and reason, rather than religion and tradition.
Electrocute	Injure or kill (someone) by electric shock.
Bust	A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest.
Excerpt	A short part taken from a speech, book, film, etc.
Slosh	To splash or move through water, mud, or slush.
Falter	Lose strength or momentum; speak hesitantly.
Bound to	Certain or extremely likely to happen.
Not to mention	Used to introduce an additional point which reinforces the point being made.
Munch on	Eat (something) steadily and often audibly.
Squash	Crush or squeeze (something) with force so that it becomes flat, soft, or out of shape.
Mold + into	To shape something into a particular form.
If that is the case	If you say that something is the case, you mean that it is true or correct.
Uptight	Worried or nervous and not able to relax.
Innovate	Make changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products.
Longevity	The ability to last for a long time.
Biodegradable	(Of a substance or object) capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms and thereby avoiding pollution.
Mad + about	Very enthusiastic about someone or something.
Mad + at	Very angry or annoyed.
Worry + about	Used when you are concerned about something that may happen in the future.
Worry + for	Used when you are concerned about someone else's well-being or safety.
Ultimatum	A final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations.
Collapse	To fall down suddenly because of pressure or having no strength or support. The sudden failure of a system, organization, business, etc.
Intriguing	To interest someone a lot, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious.
Rebellion	Violent action organized by a group of people who refuse to accept their government’s power and are willing to use force to oppose it.
Bellicose	Wishing to fight or start a war.
Sinister	Making you feel that something bad or evil might happen.
Adolescence	The period of time in a person's life when they are developing into an adult.
Insecurity	A feeling of lacking confidence and not being sure of your own abilities or of whether people like you.
Self-esteem	Confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect.
Manuscript	An old document or book written by hand in the times before printing was invented.
Alteration	A change in the appearance, character, or structure of something; A change or changes made to the size or shape of a piece of clothing so that it fits better.
Ambiguous	Having or expressing more than one possible meaning, sometimes intentionally.
Wit	The ability to use words in an amusing and intelligent way, or a person who has this ability.
Prioritize	To arrange in order of importance so that you can deal with the most important things before the others.
Inundate	To give someone so much work or so many things that they cannot deal with it all.
Devote	To give your time or effort completely to something you believe in or to a person, or to use a particular amount of time or energy doing something.
Full of oneself	Very self-satisfied and with an exaggerated sense of self-worth.
Limply	In a way that is soft and neither firm nor stiff.
Black out	To become unconscious suddenly but for a short period.
Attend + to	To manage or take care of something or someone.
Deforestation	The cutting down of trees in a large area, or the destruction of forests by people.
Estuary	The wide part of a river at the place where it joins the sea.
Aloft	In the air or in a higher position.
Subtle	Not loud, bright, noticeable, or obvious in any way.
Evoke	To make someone remember something or feel an emotion.
Soul-stirring	Arousing intense emotion.
Genre	A particular subject or style of literature, art, or music.
Self-explanatory	Easily understood from the information already given and not needing further explanation.
Delve into	To examine something carefully in order to discover more information about someone or something.
Get your blood pumping	To cause one to feel excited, enthusiastic, or motivated.
Outlier	A person, thing, or fact that is very different from other people, things, or facts, so that it cannot be used to draw general conclusions.
Put off	To decide or arrange to delay an event or activity until a later time or date.
Give in	To accept that you have been defeated and agree to stop competing or fighting.
Back up	To move backward, or to drive a vehicle backward.
Cliffhanger	A dramatic and exciting ending to an episode of a serial, leaving the audience in suspense and anxious not to miss the next episode.
Acclaim	Public approval and praise.
Affiliate	To become part of or form a close relationship with a group or organization.
Span over	To extend over or across (a section of land, a river, etc.).
Collocation	The combination of words formed when two or more words are often used together in a way that sounds correct.
Perseverance	Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
Insipid	(Of food) lacking a strong taste or character, or (of people, activities, or entertainment) lacking in interest or energy.
Thrifty	Showing a careful use of money, especially by avoiding waste.
Prosperous	Rich and successful.
Outskirts	The outer parts of a town or city.
Revolutionary	Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.
Revolutionize	To completely change something so that it is much better.
Capital punishment	Punishment by death, as ordered by a legal system.
Corporal punishment	Physical punishment, esp. by hitting with the hand or with a stick.
Breach	To break a law, promise, agreement, or relationship.
Accordingly	In a way that is suitable or right for the situation. As a result; therefore.
Eager + to	Wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable.
Come across	Meet or find someone or something by chance.
Insatiable	(Of a desire or need) too great to be satisfied.
Augment	To increase the size or value of something by adding something to it.
Confront	To face, meet, or deal with a difficult situation or person.
Prodigy	A child who shows a great ability at a young age.
Prosthetic	An artificial body part, such as an arm, foot, or tooth, that replaces a missing part.
Amputate	Cut off (a limb) by surgical operation.
Amputee	A person who has had an arm or leg cut off.
Revolve around	To have someone or something as the main or most important interest or subject.
Start from scratch	To begin from the very beginning, without the aid or advantage of something that is already prepared or completed.
Back to square one	If you are back to square one, you have to start working on a plan from the beginning because your previous attempt failed completely.
Rally	To bring or come together in order to provide support or make a shared effort.
Stumble on/upon	To discover something by chance, or to meet someone by chance.
The vast majority	The greatest part of something.
Driven	(Of a person) relentlessly compelled by the need to accomplish a goal; very hard-working and ambitious.
In my opinion
In my point of view
As far as someone is concerned	In a particular person's opinion.
Some/A piece of + advice
Patent	The legal right to be the only one who can make, use, or sell an invention for a particular number of years.
Take up	To start doing a particular job or activity.
Outgrow	To lose interest in an idea or activity as you get older.
Accomplish	To do or finish something successfully; achieve something.
Miracle	A very lucky event that is surprising and unexpected.
Astound	To surprise and shock someone, esp. with news of something that is completely unexpected.
Take off	To suddenly start to be successful or popular.
Ideal	Perfect, or the best possible.
Breakthrough	An important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem.
On the wrong track	Using the wrong general approach to a particular task or problem; pursuing something in an unpromising way.
Overnight	Suddenly and unexpectedly.
Mixed feelings	A partly positive and partly negative reaction to something.
Memo (memorandum)	A written message sent from one person or department to another within a company or organization.
Trait	A characteristic, esp. of a personality.
Appeal + to	To interest or attract someone.
Swindler	Someone who gets money dishonestly by deceiving or cheating people.
Adulterer	A person who commits adultery, especially a man who commits adultery.
Stale	No longer new or fresh, usually as a result of being kept for too long.
Virtuoso	A person who is extremely skilled at something, especially at playing an instrument or performing.
Impact + on	To have a strong effect or influence on a situation or person.
Lucky charm	An object or person that is thought to bring good luck.
Intimidate	To frighten or threaten someone, usually in order to persuade the person to do something he or she does not wish to do.
Echo	To express or think what someone else has said or thought; To repeat or imitate.
Shudder	To shake suddenly with very small movements because of a very unpleasant thought or feeling.
Morsel	A very small piece of food.
Repel	To force someone or something to stop moving towards you or attacking you.
Ward someone/ something off	To keep someone or something away or prevent something from happening or harming you.
Omni (Root word)	All. Everywhere or everything.
Omnidirectional	Receiving signals from or transmitting in all directions.
Omnipresent	Present or having an effect everywhere at the same time.
Omnipotent	Having unlimited power and able to do anything.
Incline	Have a tendency to do something.
Moult	(Of a bird or animal) to lose feathers, skin, or hair as a natural process at a particular time of year so that new feathers, skin, or hair can grow.
Calluses	An area of hard skin, especially on the feet or hands.
Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS)	A solution used to treat dehydration caused by diarrhea.
Diarrhea	An illness in which a person’s solid waste is too watery and is excreted too frequently.
Throw up	To vomit. To produce new problems or ideas.
Recognize	To know someone or something because you have seen or experienced that person or thing before.
Clueless	Having no knowledge of something, or of things in general.
Treat someone	To buy or pay for something for another person.
Pre (Root word)	Before.
Scribe (Root word)	Write.
Prescribe	(Of a doctor) to say what medical treatment someone should have.
Turning point	The time at which a situation starts to change in an important way.
Ethical	Relating to beliefs about what is morally right and wrong; morally right. (Antonym : Unethical)
Turn into	To change and become someone or something different, or to make someone or something do this.
Build up	To increase or become larger or stronger, or to cause someone or something to do this.
Subdue	To reduce the force of something, or to prevent something from existing or developing.
Annihilate	To destroy completely, leaving nothing. Obliterate.
POW	Prisoner of War.
Reservation	A doubt or reason for not accepting or agreeing with something completely. An area of land set aside for occupation by North American Indians or Australian Aboriginal people.
Courageous	Not deterred by danger or pain; brave.
Dedicated to	Devoted to a task or purpose.
Guarantee	To promise that something will happen or is true.
Prospector	A person who searches for gold, oil, or other valuable substances on or under the surface of the earth.
Encroach	Intrude on (a person's territory, rights, personal life, etc.). To take control or possession of something in a gradual way and often without being noticed.
Amnesty	A decision by a government to forgive people who have committed particular illegal acts or crimes, and not to punish them.
Integumentary system	The set of organs forming the outermost layer of an organism's body.
Epi (Root word)	Upon; above.
Derm (Root word)	Skin.
Hypo (Root word)	Beneath; below.
On a daily basis	Every day.
Crucial	Extremely important or necessary.
Sole of someone foot	The undersurface of a person's foot.
Ornament	An object that is beautiful rather than useful.
Pigment	The natural coloring matter of animal or plant tissue.
Protective	Giving protection against a disease, injury, damage, or loss.
Infectious	(Of a disease) able to be passed from one person, animal, or plant to another. Quickly spreads or influences others.
Dread	To feel extremely worried or frightened about something that is going to happen or that might happen.
Briskly	In an active, quick, or energetic way.
Sigh	To breathe out a deep breath that can be heard, esp. because you are tired, sad, pleased, or bored.
Throbbing	A strong, regular beat.
Perpetually	Always or very often.
Whine	To make a high, complaining sound, or to complain continually.
Inconsiderate	Not caring about other people or their feelings; selfish.
Amicably	In a friendly and peaceable manner.
Desperation	The feeling of being in such a bad situation that you will take any risk to change it.
Take a deep breath	To make yourself calm again after being angry or upset. To take a lot of air into the lungs.
Persistently	In a persistent manner; continuously.
Petite	Attractively small and dainty (used of a woman).
Blurt something out	Say (something) suddenly and without careful consideration.
Beckon	Make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage or instruct someone to approach or follow.
Solemn	Formal and dignified. Serious and without any humour.
Taken by surprise	To come upon suddenly and without warning; to capture unexpectedly or catch unprepared.
Junk	Things that are considered to be useless, worthless, or of low quality.
Estate	A group of houses or factories built in a planned way.
Real estate agent	A person whose business is to arrange the selling or renting of houses, land, offices, or buildings for their owners.
Suppress	To prevent something from being seen or expressed.
Play joke on someone	To confuse someone or cause problem for them.
Cartwheel	To move your body in a cartwheel action.
Subside	Become less intense, violent, or severe.
Promptly	With little or no delay; immediately.
Furnished	(Of accommodation) available to be rented with furniture. Already having furniture in it.
Stance	An opinion about something, especially, one that is publicly expressed.
Bland	Not having a strong taste or character or not showing any interest or energy.
Intact	Not damaged or destroyed. Complete and in the original state.
Chopping block/ board	A wooden block on which material (such as meat, wood, or vegetables) is cut, split, or diced.
Somersault/ Summersault	A movement (as in gymnastics) in which a person turns forward or backward in a complete revolution along the ground or in the air bringing the feet over the head.
Methodical	Controlled and systematic; done in a very ordered, careful way.
Coach	A comfortably equipped single-decker bus used for longer journeys.
Sarcasm	Remarks that mean the opposite of what they say, made to criticize someone or something in a way that is amusing to others but annoying to the person criticized.
Outbreak	A sudden appearance of something, especially, of a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant.
Famish	To suffer from extreme hunger or to make someone suffer from extreme hunger.
Caress	Touch or stroke gently or lovingly.
Unwind	Relax after a period of work or tension.
Bustle	Move in an energetic and busy manner.
Saunter	To walk in a slow and relaxed way.
Well up	(Of liquid) to appear on the surface of something or come slowly out from somewhere.
Hysterically	Without being able to control your feelings or behaviour because you are extremely frightened, angry, excited, etc.
Exaggerated	To enlarge beyond bounds or the truth; overstate.
Chronic	(Especially of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time.
Acute	Very serious, extreme, or severe but also usually is short in duration.
Contagious	(Of a disease) spread from one person or organism to another, typically by direct contact.
Enchanting	Delightfully charming or attractive.
Hue	A color, or the particular degree of light or dark of a color.
Flea market	A place, usually outside, where people sell especially old or used items at cheap prices.
Dazzling	Extremely bright, especially so as to blind the eyes temporarily. Extremely impressive, beautiful, or skillful.
Seasoned	Having much experience and knowledge of a particular activity.
Adrenaline	A hormone produced by the body when a person is frightened, angry, or excited, which makes the heart beat faster and prepares the body to react to danger.
Junkie	A person who enjoys or is interested in a particular activity to an extreme. A person who regularly takes and is dependent on illegal drugs.
Infamy	A bad and shocking act or event.
Mastermind	Someone who plans a difficult activity, often a crime, in detail and makes certain that it happens successfully.
Fleet	A group of ships, or all of the ships in a country's navy.
Hangar	A large building in an airport in which aircraft are kept.
Retaliation	The act of hurting someone or doing something harmful to someone because they have done or said something harmful to you.
Intercept	To stop and catch something or someone before that thing or person is able to reach a particular place.
Infamous	Well known for something bad; notorious.
Salvage	To save goods from damage or destruction, especially from a ship that has sunk or been damaged or a building that has been damaged by fire or a flood.
Stalking	The crime of illegally following and watching someone over a period of time.
Bond	A close connection joining two or more people.
Obstacle	Something that blocks your way so that movement or progress is prevented or made more difficult.
Linger	Stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave.
Loiter	To stay in a public place without an obvious reason to be there.
Stumbling block	Something that prevents action or agreement.
Exclusive	Limited to only one person or group of people.
Anguish	Extreme unhappiness caused by physical or mental suffering.
Acquire	To get or obtain something.
Task at hand	A job/task that you have to do it now.
Instinct	The way people or animals naturally react or behave, without having to think or learn about it.
Stiff price tag	Very expensive.
Feast	A large, special meal, often for many people, to celebrate someone or something.
Pilgrim	A person who makes a journey, often a long and difficult one, to a special place for religious reasons.
Harvest	The time of year when crops are cut and collected from the fields, or the activity of cutting and collecting them, or the crops that are cut and collected.
Porridge	A dish consisting of oatmeal or another meal or cereal boiled in water or milk.
Mourn	To feel or express great sadness, especially because of someone's death.
Mandatory	Something that is mandatory must be done, or is demanded by law.
Every now and then	From time to time; occasionally.
Flat tire	A tire that does not have any or enough air in it. (UK : punctured tire/tyre)
Launch	To begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product. Send (a missile, satellite, or spacecraft) on its course.
Enlist	Enroll or be enrolled in the armed services.
Station	Put in or assign to a specified place for a particular purpose, especially a military one.
Dock	(Of a ship) come into a dock and tie up at a wharf.
Drench	Wet thoroughly; soak.
Exceptionally	In a way that is much greater than usual, especially in skill, intelligence, quality, etc.
Take/seek revenge on	To hurt someone in return for being hurt by that person.
Assortment	A group of different types of something.
Mortal	(Of living things, especially people) unable to continue living for ever; having to die. (Antonym : Immortal)
Mortality rate	The number of deaths from a particular cause or during a particular period of time among a particular group of people.
Mortuary	A building, or a room in a hospital, etc. where dead bodies are kept before they are sent to be buried or burned, sometimes so that they can be examined. (Synonym : morgue)
Adept at	Very skilled or proficient at something.
Emblem	A heraldic device or symbolic object as a distinctive badge of a nation, organization, or family.
Refurbish	Renovate and redecorate (something, especially a building).
Attire	Clothes, especially fine or formal ones.
Pod of dolphins	A group of dolphins.
Commotion	A sudden, short period of noise, confusion, or excited movement.
Mediate	To help solve a disagreement by talking to the separate people or groups involved, or to communicate information between people.
Go between	Someone who takes messages between people who are unable or unwilling to meet.
Obliging	Willing or eager to help.
Have a whale of a time	To enjoy yourself very much.
Window shopping	The activity of spending time looking at the goods on sale in shop windows without intending to buy any of them.
Mitigate	To make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad.
Keep my mind off	Stop thinking about.
All-nighter	A time when you spend all night studying, especially for an exam.
Amygdala	One of two parts of the brain that affect how people feel emotions, especially fear and pleasure.
Jitter	Feelings of extreme nervousness.
Influenza	A common infectious illness that causes fever and headache. (Formal for flu)
New strain	An animal or plant that is only slightly different from other animals or plants of the same type.
Antibodies	A protein produced in the blood that fights diseases by attacking and killing harmful bacteria, viruses, etc.
Utensil	A tool, container, or other article, especially for household use.
Swine	A pig.
Epidemic	A disease that affects a large number of people within a community, population, or region.
Pandemic	(Of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants.
Eradicate	To get rid of something completely or destroy something bad.
Mutate	Change in form or nature.
Casting pearls before the swine	To offer something valuable or good to someone who does not know its value.
Chime in	To interrupt or speak in a conversation, usually to agree with what has been said.
Indulgence	The attitude of allowing yourself or someone else to have something enjoyable, or the act of having something enjoyable.
Aromatic	Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.
Revitalize	To give new life, energy, activity, or success to something.
Inception	The beginning of an organization or official activity.
Soothing	To make someone feel calm or less worried.
Gymnasium	Formal for "gym".
Tantalize	To make someone feel excited or attracted by an offer or a suggestion of something that is, in fact, unlikely to happen.
Silhouette	A dark shape seen against a light background.
Exploit	To make use of meanly or unfairly for one's own advantage.
Meteoric	Developing very fast and attracting a lot of attention.
Foster	To encourage the development or growth of ideas or feelings. To take care of a child as if it were your own, usually for a limited time, without being the child’s legal parent.
Press	Newspapers and magazines, and those parts of television and radio that broadcast news, or reporters and photographers who work for them.
Cherry-pick	To choose only the best or most suitable from a group of people or things.
Wharf	An area in a port where goods are taken off and put on ships.
Faculty	The people who teach in a college or university, or in a department of a college or university.
Expertise	A high level of knowledge or skill.
Sound	Not broken or damaged; healthy; in good condition. Showing or based on good judgment.
Encounter	To meet someone unexpectedly. To experience something, especially something unpleasant.
Elaborate	To add more information or explain something that you have said.
Critical	Of the greatest importance. Very bad or dangerous.
Extensive	Covering a large area; having a great range.
Cohesively	In a way that shows that people or parts are united and working together.
Compliment	To praise or express admiration for someone. A remark or action that expresses approval, admiration, or respect.
Complement	To help make something or someone more complete or effective.
Level headed	Calm and able to deal easily with difficult situations.
Accentuate	To emphasize a particular feature of something or to make something more noticeable.
Ominous	Suggesting something unpleasant will happen.
Rage	(A period of) extreme or violent anger. To speak very angrily to someone.
Lash	To hit with a lot of force.
Ordeal	A very unpleasant and painful or difficult experience.
CONduct	Behavior.
conDUCT	To lead someone to a particular place.
Migrate	To move from one country or region to another, often temporarily.
Immigrate	To come to live permanently in a country that is not your own.
Emigrate	To leave a country permanently and go to live in another one.
Ingest	To eat or drink something.
Caffeinated	Containing caffeine.
Decaffeinated	(Of coffee or tea) having had most or all of the caffeine removed. (Short form : "decaf")
Consume	To use fuel, energy, time, or a product, especially in large amounts. To eat or drink something.
Eliminate	To remove or take away someone or something.
Matador	A man who fights and kills bulls at a bullfight.
Endure	To experience and bear something difficult, painful, or unpleasant.
Dump	To put down or drop something heavy without caring where it goes, or to get rid of something or someone no longer wanted. To suddenly end a romantic relationship you have been having with someone.
Turn down	To refuse an offer or request.
Put down	To kill an animal that is old, sick, or injured, to prevent it from suffering.
Sterilization	The process of having a medical operation to make it impossible to have children. The process of making something completely clean and free from bacteria.
Prompt	To make something happen.
Nurture	To feed and care for a child, or to help someone or something develop by encouraging that person or thing.
Implore	To ask for something in a sincere and emotional way.
Engulf	To surround and cover something or someone completely.
Make a beeline for someone/something	To go directly and quickly towards someone or something.
Clad	(Of people) dressed, or (of things) covered.
Road rage	Anger or violence between drivers, often caused by difficult driving conditions.
Have you got the time?	Used to ask someone what time it is.
Take + advice
There is no point in (doing something)	This expression is used to show that doing something is useless or worthless. The action has no value, so we should not do it.
Insist on + Ving
Shuffle	To walk by sliding your feet, rather than lifting them as you step.
Take something out on someone	To treat someone badly because you are upset or angry, even if they have done nothing wrong.
Sulk	To be silent and unpleasant because you are angry or annoyed.
Make a scene	To behave in a loud, angry way in public.
Jaunt	A short trip for pleasure.
Handicap	To make something more difficult to do.
Venture	To risk going somewhere or doing something that might be dangerous or unpleasant.
Go too far	To behave in a way that upsets or annoys people.
Spellbound	Having your attention completely held by something, so that you cannot think about anything else.
Camaraderie	A friendly feeling toward people with whom you share an experience or with whom you work.
Mystical	Relating to magic or having magic powers, especially of a secret, dark, or mysterious kind.
Makeshift	Temporary and of low quality, but used because of a sudden need.
Hospitable	Friendly and welcoming to guests or visitors.
Mutter	To speak quietly and in a voice that is not easy to hear, often when you are anxious or complaining about something.
Dumbfounded	So shocked and surprised that you cannot speak.
Scrutinize	To examine something very carefully in order to discover information.
Putting it on	To appear to have a feeling or way of behaving that is not real or not natural for you; pretend.
Blatant	Very obvious and intentional, when this is a bad thing.
Garuda	A large mythical bird or bird-like creature that appears in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology. (Ga lon)
Recite	To say a piece of writing aloud from memory, or to publicly say a list of things.
Uphold	To defend or keep a principle or law, or to say that a decision that has already been made, especially a legal one, is correct.
Anorexia nervosa	A serious mental illness in which a person does not eat, or eats too little, often resulting in dangerous weight loss.
Bulimia nervosa	A mental illness in which someone eats in an uncontrolled way and in large amounts, then vomits intentionally.
Phobia	An extreme fear of a particular thing or situation, esp. one that does not have a reasonable explanation.
Pedophile	Someone who is sexually interested in children.
Demure	Reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman).
Creak	(Of an object or structure, typically a wooden one) make a harsh, high-pitched sound when being moved or when pressure or weight is applied.
Pugnaciously	In a way that shows someone wants to start an argument or fight, or has a very strong opinion about something.
Intently	With earnest and eager attention.
Towering	Extremely tall, especially in comparison with the surroundings. Of great importance or influence.
Ruckus	A noisy situation or argument.
The final/last straw	The last in a series of unpleasant events that finally makes you feel that you cannot continue to accept a bad situation.
Evict	Expel (someone) from a property, especially with the support of the law.
Fervently	In a way that shows that your beliefs are strong and sincerely felt.
Plague	To cause worry, pain, or difficulty to someone or something over a period of time.
Catch off guard	To surprise someone by doing something that they are not expecting or ready for.
A leopard can't/doesn't change its spots.	Something you say that means a person's character, especially if it is bad, will not change, even if they pretend that it will.
Badmouth	To make criticisms about someone or something.
Headstone	A large stone that is put at one end of a grave with the name of the person who has died and other details such as the year they died.
Touching	Making you feel sadness, sympathy, etc.
Epitaph	A short piece of writing or a poem about a dead person, especially one written on their gravestone.
Patriot	A person who loves their country and, if necessary, will fight for it.
Trinket	A small, decorative object or item of jewelry of little value.
Mausoleum	A stately or impressive building housing a tomb or group of tombs.
Cremation	The disposal of a dead person's body by burning it to ashes, typically after a funeral ceremony.
Dwell on	To keep thinking or talking about something, especially something bad or unpleasant.
Posthumously	After a person's death.
Renown	The condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame.
Verdict	A decision by a jury as to whether someone is guilty after having heard the facts given at a trial.
Gavel	A small hammer that an official in charge of a meeting hits against a wooden block or table to get people to be quiet and listen.
Glamorize	To make something more exciting and attractive.
Tempt	To encourage someone to want to have or do something, esp. something wrong.
Serpent	A snake.
Justify	To show that something is reasonable, right, or true.
Quaint	Attractive because of being unusual and especially old-fashioned.
Antagonize	To make someone dislike you or feel opposed to you.
Pique someone's curiosity	To make someone interested in something and want to know more about it.
Reckon	To think or believe.
A dash of something	A small amount of something added to or mixed with something else.
Carpool	To travel together to work or school in a car, usually taking turns to drive.
Rewarding	Satisfying or beneficial; gratifying.
Swig	Drink in large gulps. A large gulp of drink.
Nomadic	Moving from one place to another rather than living in one place all of the time.
Cumbersome	Awkward because of being large, heavy, or not effective.
Prototype	The original model of something from which later forms are developed.
Vague	Not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided.
Archaic	Of or belonging to an ancient period in history.
Pitch black	Total darkness, with no light at all.
Scrumptious	Tasting extremely good; delicious.
Server	A person who serves food in a restaurant.
Hustle	To act quickly and with energy.
Solitude	The situation of being alone without other people.
Busser	A person who removes dirty dishes and resets tables in a restaurant.
Bone-chilling	Extremely cold.
Baffle	To cause someone to be completely unable to understand or explain something.
Authoritative	Able to be trusted as being accurate or true; reliable.Commanding and self-confident; likely to be respected and obeyed.
Wince	To show pain or embarrassment suddenly and for a short time in the face, often moving the head back at the same time.
Garnish	To decorate food with a small amount of different food.
Stepping stone	Something that helps someone advance or achieve something.
Culinary	Connected with cooking, especially as a developed skill or art.
Discrimination	Treating a person or particular group of people differently, especially in a worse way from the way in which you treat other people, because of their race, gender, sexuality, etc.
Synonymous	If you say that one thing is synonymous with another, you mean that the two things are very closely associated with each other so that one suggests the other or one cannot exist without the other. Closely associated (with) or suggestive (of).
Blustery	(Of the weather) stormy and windy.
Complexion	The natural appearance of the skin on a person's face, especially its color or quality.
Overhear	To hear what other people are saying unintentionally and without their knowledge.
Competent	Having the skills or knowledge to do something well enough to meet a basic standard.
Composure	The feeling of being calm, confident, and in control.
Take in	To understand completely the meaning or importance of something.
Pedestrian	Not interesting; showing very little imagination.
Eternity	Time that never ends or that has no limits.
Turnstile	A mechanical gate consisting of revolving horizontal arms fixed to a vertical post, allowing only one person at a time to pass through.
Best bet	Your best bet is the action that is most likely to be successful.
Dwindle	To become smaller in size or amount, or fewer in number.
Pathetic	Causing feelings of sadness or sympathy. Unsuccessful, useless, or worthless.
Dict (Root word)	Say, speak.
Defect	A fault or problem in something or someone that spoils that thing or person or causes it, him, or her not to work correctly. A shortcoming, imperfection, or lack.
Onset	The beginning of something.
Pail	A bucket.
Nausea	A feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit. A feeling of loathing or disgust.
Frisk	To use your hands to search someone’s clothes and body for hidden objects or weapons.
Famished	Extremely hungry.
Adamant	Impossible to persuade, or unwilling to change an opinion or decision.
Placate	To stop someone from feeling angry.
Trudge	To walk slowly with a lot of effort, especially over a difficult surface or while carrying something heavy.
Coiffure	The style in which someone's hair is cut and arranged.
Errant	Not correctly done or not behaving well.
Expletive	A word that is considered offensive.
Move	To cause someone to have strong feelings, such as sadness, sympathy, happiness, or admiration.
Prominence	The state of being easily seen or well known.
Procrastinate	To keep delaying something that must be done, often because it is unpleasant or boring.
Daunt	To make someone feel slightly frightened or worried about his or her ability to achieve something; to discourage.
Count on someone	To depend on someone.
Obligation	An act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment.
Look up + to	To admire and respect someone.
Look down + on	To feel that someone is less important than you or does not deserve respect.
Big shot	A person or an organization with a lot of power or influence.
Slump	To fall heavily and suddenly.
Berate	To criticize or speak in an angry manner to someone.
A blessing in disguise	Something that seems bad or unlucky at first, but results in something good happening later.
Reticent	Unwilling to speak about your thoughts or feelings.
Devastating	Causing a lot of damage or destruction. Making someone very shocked and upset.
Kitchenette	A small room or area used as a kitchen.
Wiggle room	The freedom or opportunity to do something, or to change your mind and do something differently if that is what is needed. The degree to which it is possible to change details like prices, times, etc. in an agreement, decision, etc.
Out of nowhere	Very suddenly and unexpectedly.
Fortify	To make something stronger, especially in order to protect it. Increase the nutritional value of (food) by adding vitamins or minerals.
Desolate	(Of a place) having no living things; empty.
Spine-chilling	Very frightening.
Morph (Root word)	Form; shape.
Amorphic	Having no defined shape, lacking form; amorphous.
Staple food	A food that is eaten often and in large quantities by a population group, providing most of their energy and nutritional needs.
Legume	A plant that has its seeds in a pod, such as the bean or pea.
Poultry	Birds, such as chickens, that are bred for their eggs and meat.
Lentil	A small, round, flat seed, cooked and eaten in soups and other dishes.
Rich in	Containing a lot of something good or useful.
Myth	An ancient story or set of stories, especially explaining the early history of a group of people or about natural events and facts.
Propaganda	Information, ideas, opinions, or images, often only giving one part of an argument, that are broadcast, published, or in some other way spread with the intention of influencing people's opinions.
Designate	To choose someone officially to do a particular job.
Substantial	Large in size, value, or importance.
Amiable	Pleasant and friendly.
Drone	A low continuous noise that does not change its note.
Muffle	To make a sound quieter and less clear.
Frantic	Almost out of control because of extreme emotion, such as worry.
Astonish	To surprise someone very much.
Professional	Someone who does an activity or a job to earn money, rather than as a hobby.
Therapeutic	Having a healing effect; tending to make a person healthier.
Cognitive	Relating to or involving the processes of thinking and reasoning.
Avenue	A street, often a wide one, in a city or town. A method or way of doing something; a possibility.
Brutal	Cruel, violent, and completely without feelings.
Vandalism	The crime of intentionally damaging property belonging to other people.
Vandal	A person who intentionally damages property belonging to other people.
Mesmerize	To hold completely the attention or interest of someone.
Rendering	The way that something is performed, written, drawn, etc.
Spectacular	Exciting and interesting because of being large or extreme.
Stellar	(Of people or their activities) extremely high in quality; excellent.
Pull off	To succeed in doing something difficult or unexpected.
Fork out	To pay a large amount of money, especially unwillingly.
Remit	To send money to someone.
Execution	The act of doing or performing something, especially in a planned way.
Consummation	The act of making something complete or perfect.
Astronomical	Extremely large.
Principal	First in order of importance.
Resentment	To feel angry because you have been forced to accept someone or something that you do not like.
Valour	Great courage. (US : "Valor")
Fervour	Intense and passionate feeling. (US : "Fervor")
Rush into	Hurrying and doing things quickly.
Sprint	To run as fast as you can over a short distance, either in a race or because you are in a great hurry to get somewhere.
Barely manage	Able to do something just enough to get by, despite having difficulty.
Cram + with	To force a lot of people or things into a small space.
Jolt	To (cause something or someone to) move suddenly and violently.
Jolt to a stop	To come to a stop very abruptly and with great force.
Yelp in pain	To make a sudden, short, high sound, usually when in pain.
Scald	To burn the skin with boiling liquid or steam.
Shrill	Having a loud and high sound that is unpleasant or painful to listen to.
Authoritatively	In a way that shows you are confident, in control, and expect to be respected and obeyed.
Composed	Calm and in control of your emotions.
Trickle	(Of liquid) to flow slowly and without force.
Mingle + with	To mix or combine, or be mixed or combined.
Jostle	To knock or push roughly against someone in order to move past them or get more space when you are in a crowd of people.
Lurch	To move in an irregular way, esp. making sudden movements forward or to the side.
Hesitant	Tentative, unsure, or slow in acting or speaking.
Stumble out	To step awkwardly while walking or running and fall or begin to fall.
Gasp for air/ breath	To breathe loudly and with difficulty, trying to get more air.
Catch a glimpse of	To manage to see something for a short time.
Disheveled	(Of people or their appearance) very messy.
Diabetic	A person who has diabetes.
Maternal	Related to a mother's side of the family.
Hassle	(A situation causing) difficulty or trouble.
Hyper (Root word)	Over. Too much, or greater or much more than usual.
Take it upon	To accept responsibility for something without being asked to.
Decadent	A decadent person or group has low moral standards. A person who is luxuriously self-indulgent.
Spendthrift	Someone who spends a lot of money in a way that wastes it.
Meddle	To try to change or have an influence on things that are not your responsibility, especially by criticizing in a damaging or annoying way.
Self-induced	Caused by yourself.
Dispose of	To get rid of something; throw out or destroy.
Batter	To hit someone or something again and again.
Exasperation	A feeling of intense irritation or annoyance.
Resolutely	In an admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering manner.
Jab	To push at something hard and quickly with a finger or a thin, pointed object.
Clamour	To make a loud complaint or demand. Loud noise, especially made by people's voices.
Urge	A strong wish, especially one that is difficult or impossible to control.
Chaos	A state of disorder and confusion.
Deteriorate	To become worse.
Truce	A short interruption in a war or argument, or an agreement to stop fighting or arguing for a period of time.
Impaired	Damaged or weakened.
Holic	A person having an addiction or obsession with some object or activity.
Phile	Someone who enjoys a particular thing or has it as a hobby, or who likes a particular place.
Palpitation	The feeling that your heart is beating too quickly or not regularly.
Insomnia	The condition of being unable to sleep, over a period of time.
Wee hours	The early hours of the morning, between twelve o'clock at night and the time when the sun rises.
Piteously	In a way that causes you to feel sadness and sympathy.
Reprimand	To express to someone your strong official disapproval of them.
Sabotage	To intentionally damage or destroy property.
Runner-up	A person who comes second in a race or competition.
Turn up	To arrive or appear somewhere, usually unexpectedly or in a way that was not planned.
Chide	To speak to someone severely because they have behaved badly.
Chrono (Root word)	Relating to time.
Mutually exculsive	If two things are mutually exclusive, they cannot exist or happen together at the same time.
Confluence	The place where two rivers flow together and become one larger river. A situation in which two things join or come together.
A stitch in time saves nine.	Said to mean that it is better to act or deal with problems immediately, because if you wait and deal with them later, things will get worse and the problems will take longer to deal with.
Recurring	Occurring again periodically or repeatedly.
Tributary	A river or stream that flows into a larger river or lake.
Belie	To show something to be false, or to hide something such as an emotion.
Amicable	Relating to an agreement or decision that is achieved without people arguing or being unpleasant.
Absentee	Someone who is not at school or work when they should be.
Absenteeism	A situation in which people are not at school or work when they should be.
Espionage	The activity of secretly collecting and reporting information, especially secret political, military, business, or industrial information.
Brainchild	Something originally invented or thought of by someone.
Equestrian	Connected with the riding of horses.
Unruly	Difficult to control or manage.
Devour	To eat eagerly and in large amounts, so that nothing is left. To destroy something completely.
Dispose of	To get rid of something; throw out or destroy.
Satrap	(In the past) someone who governed a province in ancient Persia.
Despise	To feel a strong dislike for someone or something because you think that that person or thing is bad or has no value.
Faze	To surprise and worry someone.
Impulse	A sudden strong wish to do something.
Charioteer	A person who drives a chariot.
Scythe	A tool with a long, sharp, curved blade and a long handle held in two hands, used especially to cut long grass. To cut something using a scythe.
Meet one's fate	To die.
Mercenary	A soldier who fights for any country or group that pays them.
The Gordian knot	A difficult or complicated problem.
To cut the Gordian knot	To solve a difficult problem.
Destined for	Fated or meant to do something.
Denotation	The main meaning of a word, not including the feelings or ideas that people may connect with the word.
Connotation	A feeling or idea that is suggested by a word in addition to its basic meaning, or something suggested by an object or situation.
Clique	A small group of people who spend time together and do not want other people to join the group.
Prudent	Showing good judgment in avoiding risks and uncertainties; careful.
Snicker	Give a half-suppressed, typically scornful laugh; snigger.
Chuckle	To laugh quietly. A quiet laugh.
Conceited	Too proud of yourself and your actions and abilities.
Go above and beyond	To do more or better than would usually be expected of someone.
Harbour	Keep (a thought or feeling, typically a negative one) in one's mind, especially secretly. Shelter or hide (a criminal or wanted person).
Infer	To form an opinion or guess that something is true because of the information that you have.
Summon	To officially tell someone to be in a particular place, or be present for a particular purpose. To increase your courage or strength, especially with an effort.
Alarm	To feel or cause sudden anxiety and fear.
Baguette	A long, thin stick of white bread, of a type that originally came from France.
Outlet	A store selling the goods of a particular company or goods of a particular type, often one selling goods at prices that are lower than usual.
Grind	To crush a substance between hard, moving surfaces into small pieces or a powder.
Stamina	The physical or mental strength to do something for a long time, esp. something difficult.
Taboo	Something that is avoided or forbidden for religious or social reasons.
Vital	Necessary or extremely important for the success or continued existence of something.
Osteo (Root word)	Relating to bones.
Hepat/ Hepar (Root word)	Relating to liver.
Neuro (Root word)	Relating to nerves.
Cardio (Root word)	Relating to heart.
Hemo (Root word)	Relating to blood.
Triathlon	A competition in which the people competing must swim, ride a bicycle, and run particular distances without stopping between events.
Mosque	A building for Islamic religious activities and worship.
Monastery	A building in which monks live and worship.
Element	An essential or characteristic part of something abstract.
Money doesn’t grow on trees.	Said to warn someone to be careful how much money they spend, because there is only a limited amount.
Cost an arm and a leg	To be extremely expensive.
Break the bank	Cost more than one can afford.
Money talks	Wealthy people receive special treatment or have more power and influence.
Pay through the nose	To pay too much money for something.
Rolling in dough	Rich, very prosperous, or wealthy.
Born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth	To have a high social position and be rich from birth.
In the red	Owing money or being in debt.
Cash cow	A business, product, or service that makes a large profit, often used to make money to support other business activities.
Cheapskate/Penny pincher	A person who is unwilling to spend money.
Nest egg	Money saved for the future, especially for their retirement.
Delegate	To give a particular job, duty, right, etc. to someone else so that they do it for you.
Flora and fauna	Refer to the collection of all plants and animals living in a particular region or environmental situation.
Cynophilist	A person who is fond of dogs.
Felinophile	A person who likes cats.
Mosaic	A pattern or picture made using many small pieces of colored stone or glass, or the activity or method of making these.
Fluff	Small, loose pieces of wool or other soft material, or the down (= soft new hairs) on a young animal.
Tip the scales + at	To weigh.
Transgressor	A person who breaks a law or moral rule.
Leash	A strap, chain, etc., fastened to a dog or other animal, esp. at its collar, in order to lead or control it.
Supper	A small meal eaten in the late evening.
Spontaneous	Happening or done in a natural, often sudden way, without any planning or without being forced.
Sporadic	Not happening or appearing in a pattern; not continuous or regular.
Thud	The sound that is made when something heavy falls or hits something else.
Give up	To stop trying to do something because you are not having success doing it.
Give off	To produce heat, light, a smell, or a gas.
Give out	To give something to each of a number of people.
Cred (Root word)	Believe.
Credibility	The fact that someone or something can be believed or trusted.
Repertoire	A stock of skills or types of behavior that a person habitually uses. All the things that someone can do, all the methods that someone can use, etc.
Futile	(Of actions) having no effect or achieving nothing.
Envisage	To imagine or expect something in the future, especially something good.
Despair	A feeling of being without hope or of not being able to improve a situation.
Well off	Rich.
Acrophobia	Fear of heights.
Call off	To decide that a planned event will not happen.
Endeavor	An effort or attempt to do something. (UK : Endeavour)
Fabricate	To manufacture something. To invent a story or create a piece of false evidence in order to deceive someone.
Inclement	(Of weather) unpleasant, especially cold or stormy.
Perilous	Full of danger or risk; dangerous.
Static	Noise on a radio or television caused by electricity in the air.
Warty	Having warts.
Cide (Root word)	Act of killing.
Read between the lines	To find meanings that are intended but that are not directly expressed in something said or written.
Banter	Conversation that is not serious and is often playful.
Alienate	To cause a person or people to stop supporting someone or to stop feeling welcome.
Infuriate	To make someone extremely angry.
Breathtaking	Extremely exciting, beautiful, or surprising.
Refrain	To avoid doing or stop yourself from doing something.
Hurtling	To move very fast, especially in a way that seems dangerous.
Scamper	(Especially of a small animal or child) run with quick light steps, especially through fear or excitement.
Jog	A run that you do at a slow, regular speed, especially as a form of exercise.
Full-on	Very great or to the greatest degree.
Cept (Root word)	Take. Seize.
Duct (Root word)	Lead.
Spect (Root word)	To see, observe, watch.
Graph (Root word)	To write.
Logy (Root word)	Study of.
Connive	To plan secretly and dishonestly for something to happen that will be to your advantage.
Stagger	To walk or move with difficulty as if you are going to fall. Astonish or deeply shock.
Commence	To begin something.
Drop a bombshell	To tell someone an unexpected and often unpleasant piece of news.
Pout	To show displeasure by thrusting out the lips or wearing a sullen expression.
Petulantly	In a way that is easily annoyed and rude like a child.
Reminisce	To talk or write about past experiences that you remember with pleasure.
Confectioner	A person who makes or sells candies and, sometimes, ice cream, cakes, etc.
Painstakingly	In a way that shows you have taken a lot of care or made a lot of effort.