02-Mar-2021
Versatility
NOUNVersatility [ vur-suh-til-i-tee ]
NOUN
The quality of being useful for various tasks.
“He wished to retain the versatility in his approach.”
“I desire to possess versatility in my skills.”
Synonyms : Flexibility, Adaptability, Potency, Adaptability, Utility, Skillfulness
Antonyms : Weakness, Frailty, Fragility, Fault, Flaw, Unable
- March 2021
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01-Mar-2021
Tweak
[ tweek ] NOUN, VERB
TweakVerb : Improve (a mechanism or system) by making fine adjustments to it.
Noun : A sharp twist or pull.
“The workers tweaked the engine and ruined it more.”
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28-Feb-2021
Dexterous
[ dek-str uhs ] ADJECTIVE
DexterousSkillful in the use of hands.
Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements.
“The artist had presented a dexterous piece of artwork.”
View More27-Feb-2021Infuriate
[ in-fy oor-ee-yet ] VERB26-Feb-2021Proclivity
[ proh-kliv-i-tee ] NOUN
ProclivityA tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing.
Natural or habitual inclination.
“We all have proclivity for hard work.”
View More25-Feb-2021Inescapable
[ in-uh-skey-puh-buhl ] ADJECTIVE
InescapableRequired by law or mandate; compulsory.
Incapable of being escaped.
“Wearing helmet while riding is inescapable.”
View More24-Feb-2021Apparent
[ uh-pair-uhnt ] ADJECTIVE
ApparentClearly visible or understood; obvious.
Capable of being easily understood.
“It is apparent from his actions that we are going to succeed in this attempt.”
View More23-Feb-2021Solely
[ sohl-lee ] ADVERB
SolelyNot involving anyone or anything else; only.
As the only one or ones; exclusively.
“They had given us the right to solely run the firm.”
View More22-Feb-2021Cap
[ cap ] NOUN, VERB
CapVerb : Place a limit or restriction on.
Noun : A kind of soft, flat hat, typically with a peak.
“The government made a policy to cap the inflation rates.”
View More21-Feb-2021Attributable
[ uh-trib-yootl ] NOUN, VERB
AttributableVerb : To regard as consequence of a specified cause.
Noun : Something designated as belonging to a person.
“The accolades are attributable to the speaker today.”
View More20-Feb-2021Emulsion
[ ih-muhl-shuhn ] NOUN
EmulsionDispersion.
A fine dispersion of minute droplets of one liquid in another in which it is not soluble or miscible.
“I asked the waiter to serve the dish with cinnamon emulsion.”
View More19-Feb-2021Incarceration
[ in-kahr-suh-rey-shuhn ] NOUN
IncarcerationThe state of being confined in prison; imprisonment.
“It was evident that the team would not be served by her incarceration.”
View More18-Feb-2021Frailty
[ freyl-tee ] NOUN
FrailtyThe condition of being weak and delicate.
“Aryan was bothered about his father’s increasing frailty of old age.”
View More17-Feb-2021Dislodge
[ dis-loj ] VERB
DislodgeRemove from a position of power or authority.
“The reporter has dislodged the complaint.”
View More16-Feb-2021Intercession
[ in-ter-sesh-uhn ] NOUN
IntercessionThe action or process of intervening.
An interposing on someone’s behalf.
“The government’s intercession was an unwelcome attempt.”
View More15-Feb-2021Granular
[ gran-yuh-ler ] ADJECTIVE
GranularResembling or consisting of small grains or particles.
Having a roughened surface or structure.
Highly Detailed
“The granular texture of the surface highlighted it.”
View More14-Feb-2021Conservative
[ kuhn-sur-vuh-tiv ] NOUN, ADJECTIVE
ConservativeAdjective : Averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values.; (of dress or taste) sober and conventional.
Noun : A person who is averse to change and holds traditional values.
“People are not willing to accept the conservative approach towards the economy.”
View More13-Feb-2021Welter
[ wel-ter ] NOUN, VERB
WelterVerb : Move in a turbulent fashion.; To roll or toss.
Noun : A state of general disorder.; A confused mass.
“My friends and I weltered along the beach after getting drunk at the party.”
View More12-Feb-2021Watchful
[ woch-fuhl ] ADJECTIVE
WatchfulWatching someone or something closely; alert and vigilant.
“The policemen had to be watchful of all the criminals in this area.”
View More11-Feb-2021Anaemic
[ uh-nee-mik ] NOUN, ADJECTIVE
AnaemicAdjective : Lacking in colour, spirit, or vitality.; Lack of blood in one’s body.
Noun : A person suffering from anaemia.
“The strategy seems to be anaemic.”
View More10-Feb-2021Ensuing
[ en-soo-ing ] ADJECTIVE
EnsuingOccurring afterwards or as a result.
“We had numerous arguments in the ensuing seminar.”
View More09-Feb-2021Stewardship
[ stoo-erd-ship ] NOUN
StewardshipThe job of supervising or taking care of something, such as an organization or property.
“Our future was completely dependent on the stewardship of our college.”
View More08-Feb-2021Catapult
[ kat-uh-puhlt ] NOUN, VERB
CatapultVerb : Drive or push something forwards.
Noun : A push or force.
“The saying catapults us to prosper and be truthful.”
View More07-Feb-2021Raucous
[ raw-kuhs ] ADJECTIVE
RaucousLoud and harsh; grating.
Presenting a point of view, especially a controversial one, in an excessively forceful way.
“The raucous statement amid the crowd might cost him a lot.”
View More06-Feb-2021Disenchantment
[ dis-in-chan-ment ] NOUN
DisenchantmentA feeling of disappointment about someone or something you previously respected or admired.
“We could do nothing of his disenchantment.”
View More05-Feb-2021Vitriol
[ vi-tree-uhl ] NOUN
VitriolBitter criticism or malice.
Something highly caustic or severe in effect.
Sulphuric acid.
“The actors detest vitriol.”
View More04-Feb-2021Tantamount
[ tan-tuh-mount ] ADJECTIVE
TantamountEqual in value.
Equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as.
“The show was tantamount to the last year one.”
View More03-Feb-2021Folly
[ faw-lee ] NOUN
FollyLack of good sense; foolishness.
“It was the result of Akshay’s folly that I could not make an appropriate choice.”
View More02-Feb-2021Irrevocable
[ ih-rev-uh-kuh-buhl ] ADJECTIVE
IrrevocableNot able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final.
“The decision of the Supreme court judge was irrevocable.”
View More01-Feb-2021Reconvene
[ ree-kun-veen ] VERB
ReconveneConvene or cause to convene again, especially after a pause in proceedings.
“The director asked us all to reconvene at the society gate.”
View More - January 2021
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31-Jan-2021
Incitement
[ in-sahyt-muhnt ] NOUN
IncitementThe action of provoking unlawful behaviour or urging someone to behave unlawfully.
“The incitement caused because of the minister’s speech was unexpected.”
View More30-Jan-2021Distrust
[ dis-truhst ] NOUN, VERB
DistrustNoun : The feeling that someone or something cannot be relied upon.
Verb : Doubt the honesty or reliability of; regard with suspicion.
“The distrust in the leader led to rigorous downfall.”
View More29-Jan-2021Solemnise
[ sol-uhm-nahyz ] VERB28-Jan-2021Irritant
[ ir-i-tnt ] NOUN, ADJECTIVE
IrritantNoun : A thing that is continually annoying or distracting.; Anything that irritates
Adjective: Causing slight inflammation or other discomforts to the body
“I have been an irritant to my manager for the past two years.”
View More27-Jan-2021Allay
[ uh-ley ] VERB
AllayDiminish or put at rest
Relieve or alleviate (pain or hunger)
“The government should reveal the data to allay our fears.”
View More26-Jan-2021Spook
[ spook ] NOUN, VERB24-Jan-2021Wilfully
[ wil-fuh-lee ] ADVERB
WilfullyWith the intention of causing harm; deliberately.
“We made this change in the code wilfully.”
View More23-Jan-2021Extortion
[ ik-stawr-shuhn ] NOUN
ExtortionThe practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.
“Yashika took to all means and asked the officer for extortion.”
View More22-Jan-2021Unseat
[ uhn-seet ] VERB
UnseatRemove (a government or person in authority) from power.
To dislodge from a seat
“The opposition tried hard to unseat the PM.”
View More21-Jan-2021Embroil
[ em-broil ] VERB
EmbroilInvolve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.
To complicate.
“Mr, Kapoor became embroiled in a dispute with his neighbour.”
View More20-Jan-2021Unbundle
[ uhn-buhn-dl ] VERB
UnbundleTo separate.
To set separate charges for related products or services.
“The community unbundled the secrets.”
View More19-Jan-2021Expediency
[ ik-spee-dee-uhn-see ] NOUN
ExpediencyThe quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral; convenience.
A regard for what is advantageous rather than for what is right or just.
“The political expediency is much needed at present.”
View More18-Jan-2021Precedence
[ pres-i-duhns ] NOUN
PrecedenceThe condition of being considered more important than someone or something else; priority in importance, order, or rank.
“Monisha is known for her precedence in the law field.”
View More17-Jan-2021Impasse
[ im-pas ] NOUN
ImpasseA situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock.
“Our progress is hindered because of the impasse at the receiver’s end.”
View More16-Jan-2021Grandiose
[ gran-dee-ohs ] ADJECTIVE
GrandioseImpressive and imposing in appearance or style, especially pretentiously so.
More complicated or elaborate than necessary.
“It was a grandiose approach and nobody could make out.”
View More15-Jan-2021Throttle
[ throt-l ] NOUN, VERB
ThrottleVerb : To stop the breathe of by compressing the throat.; To choke or suffocate.
Noun : A device controlling the flow of fuel or power to an engine. ;
“The thieves throttled the old man to death.”
View More14-Jan-2021Emanate
[ em-uh-neyt ] VERB
EmanateIssue or spread out from (a source).
To flow out.
“Rajveer emanated the license features to the entire team.”
View More13-Jan-2021Foment
[ foh-ment ] VERB
FomentTo instigate or stir up.
To apply warm water or medicated liquid.
“Unusual and unnecessary blames foment anguish.”
View More12-Jan-2021Vigilance
[ vij-uh-luhns ] NOUN
VigilanceThe action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
“The vigilance officer did not take much interest.”
View More11-Jan-2021Hesitation
[ hez-i-tey-shuhn ] NOUN
HesitationThe quality or state of being uncertain.
A delay due to uncertainty of mind or fear.
“The hesitation showcased by the little kid was unnecessary.”
View More10-Jan-2021Stipulate
[ stip-yuh-leyt ] VERB
StipulateDemand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an agreement.
To arrange expressly or specify in terms of agreement.
To promise in making an agreement.
“The writer has stipulated the end part as the best.”
View More09-Jan-2021Insidious
[ in-sid-ee-uhs ] ADJECTIVE
InsidiousProceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with very harmful effects.
Intended to entrap
“The NGO workers explained the scheme in an insidious manner.”
View More08-Jan-2021Selectivity
[ si-lek-tiv-i-tee ] NOUN
SelectivityThe quality of carefully choosing someone or something as the best or most suitable.
“The provision was made on the basis of selectivity.”
View More07-Jan-2021Sporadic
[ spuh-rad-ik ] ADJECTIVE
SporadicOccurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places.
Scattered or isolated instances.
“The virus hit was sporadic.”
View More06-Jan-2021Insurgency
[ in-sur-juhn-see ] NOUN
InsurgencyAn active revolt or uprising.
“The insurgency that the nation is facing should be dealt with caution.”
View More05-Jan-2021Curt
[ kurt ] ADJECTIVE
CurtRudely brief in speech.
Brief, Concise or Terse.
“The response from the customer’s end was a curt one.”
View More04-Jan-2021Charisma
[ kuh-riz-muh ] NOUN
CharismaCompelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.
A spiritual power or personal quality that gives an individual influence or authority.
“His charisma made him gain popularity.”
View More03-Jan-2021Muddle
[ muhd-l ] NOUN, VERB
MuddleVerb : Bring into a disordered or confusing state.; To cause to become mentally confused.
Noun : An untidy and disorganized state or collection.
“I had a fear that Roshni would muddle the message asked to share.”
View More02-Jan-2021Bellwether
[ bel-weth-er ] NOUN
BellwetherSomething that leads or indicates a trend.
A person or thing that assumes the leadership or forefront.
“It’s a bellwether that people have started planting trees.”
View More01-Jan-2021Lull
[ luhl ] NOUN, VERB
LullNoun : A temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity.
Verb : Calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements.; To quiet down.
“The lull after the long tussle was much necessary.”
View More - December 2020
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31-Dec-2020
Quell
[ kwel ] VERB
QuellPut an end to.
To suppress (a feeling).
To vanquish.
“We had to quell the process amid the chaos.”
View More30-Dec-2020Communique
[ kuh-myoo-ni-key ] NOUN
CommuniqueAn official announcement or statement, especially one made to the media.
“The Committee gave a communiqué before the press release.”
View More29-Dec-2020Edifice
[ ed-uh-fis ] NOUN
EdificeA complex system of beliefs.
Any large complex system or organization.
“The edifice of the farming culture was disrupted through a myth.”
View More28-Dec-2020Condescending
[ kon-duh-sen-ding ] ADJECTIVE
CondescendingHaving or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority.
“The seniors at the seminar showcased condescending qualities.”
View More27-Dec-2020Whirlwind
[ hwurl-wind ] NOUN, VERB
WhirlwindNoun : Someone or something characterized by great energy.
Verb : To move or travel quickly.
“The whirlwind at the business plan shook us all.”
View More26-Dec-2020Extradition
[ ek-struh-dish-uhn ] NOUN
ExtraditionThe action of extraditing a person accused or convicted of a crime.
The formal process of one state surrendering an individual to another state for prosecution or punishment for crimes committed in the requesting country's jurisdiction.
“The US police resorted to extradition of Indian criminals post war.”
View More25-Dec-2020Egregious
[ ih-gree-juhs ] ADJECTIVE
EgregiousOutstandingly bad; shocking.
Extraordinary in some bad way.
“Her thinking is egregious.”
View More24-Dec-2020Cornerstone
[ kawr-ner-stohn ] NOUN
CornerstoneAn important quality or feature on which a particular thing depends or is based.
Something that is essential or basic.
“The cornerstone of the experiment is this chemical.”
View More23-Dec-2020Decrepit
[ dih-krep-it ] VERB
DecrepitWorn out or ruined because of age or neglect.
(of a person) elderly and infirm.
“The machinery at the warehouse was decrepit.”
View More22-Dec-2020Flagrant
[ fley-gruhnt ] ADJECTIVE
FlagrantConspicuously or obviously offensive.
Notorious or Scandalous.
“It was flagrant from his response that he disliked the taste.”
View More21-Dec-2020Partisan
[ pahr-tuh-zan ] NOUN, ADJECTIVE
PartisanNoun : A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.
Adjective : Prejudiced in favour of a particular cause.
“She knew she would fail, so she resorted to a partisan approach.”
View More20-Dec-2020Bigotry
[ big-uh-tree ] NOUN
BigotryStubborn and complete intolerance of any belief.
“We couldn’t bear the bigotry anymore.”
View More19-Dec-2020Wounded
[ woon-did ] ADJECTIVE
WoundedInflicted with a wound; injured.
Suffering injury or bodily harm.
“We were wounded mentally after the loss.”
View More18-Dec-2020Patrol
[ puh-trohl ] NOUN, VERB
PatrolVerb : Keep watch over (an area) by regularly walking or travelling around it.; To maintain the order and security of an area.
Noun : A person or group of persons to keep watch over an area, especially guards or police walking or driving around at regular intervals.
“Armenia was promised patrolling by Turkey.”
View More17-Dec-2020Backlash
[ bak-lash ] NOUN
BacklashA strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development.
Recoil arising between parts of a mechanism.
“The leader did not expect that he would receive such a backlash.”
View More16-Dec-2020Vow
[ vou ] NOUN, VERB
VowVerb : Solemnly promise to do a specified thing.;To pledge or resolve solemnly to do.
Noun : A solemn promise.
“I vowed to make my parents proud.”
View More15-Dec-2020Dastardly
[ das-terd-lee ] ADJECTIVE14-Dec-2020Draconian
[ drey-koh-nee-uhn ] ADJECTIVE
DraconianExcessively harsh and severe.
Unusually cruel or severe.
“The decision made was draconian in a sense.”
View More13-Dec-2020Snap
[ snap ] N/A
SnapVerb : Separate. ;Break suddenly and completely, typically with a sharp cracking sound.
Noun : A sudden, sharp cracking sound or movement. ; A hurried irritable tone or sound.
“We decided to snap the wheat from the shaft.”
View More12-Dec-2020Dehumanise
[ dee-hyoo-muh-nahyz ] VERB
DehumaniseDeprive of positive human qualities.
“I do not understand why Rahul has started to act this way as if he has dehumanised.”
View More11-Dec-2020Macabre
[ muh-kah-ber ] NOUN
MacabreDisturbing because concerned with or causing fear of death.
Gruesome and horrifying.
“It was macabre when they attacked with all their forces.”
View More10-Dec-2020Contagion
[ kuhn-tey-juhn ] NOUN
ContagionThe communication of disease from one person or organism to another by close contact.
The spreading of a harmful idea or practice.
“It has become serious after the contagion spread into being.”
View More09-Dec-2020Flailing
[ fleyl-ing ] ADJECTIVE
FlailingWave or swing wildly.
Beset by difficulties.
“The flailing economy will take time to recover.”
View More08-Dec-2020Truce
[ troos ] NOUN
TruceAn agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing
for a certain time.“The truce is compromised.”
View More07-Dec-2020Promulgate
[ prom-uhl-geyt ] VERB
PromulgatePromote or make widely known
To set forth or teach publicly
“The pros and cons of any upcoming bills should be promulgated among the public.”
View More06-Dec-2020Abeyance
[ un-bey-uhns ] NOUN
AbeyanceTemporary Inactivity, Cessation or Suspension.
A state of temporary disuse or suspension
“The hostilities between two nations have been in abeyance since last year.”
View More05-Dec-2020Stance
[ stans ] NOUN
StanceThe attitude of a person or organization towards something; a standpoint.
The way in which a person stands.
“I thought to try and influence Shweta’s stance but then I decided not to.”
View More04-Dec-2020Emphatic
[ em-fat-ik ] ADJECTIVE
EmphaticExpressing something forcibly and clearly.
Done or said in a strong way and without any doubt.
“Aslam was emphatic in his project management.”
View More03-Dec-2020Heft
[ heft ] NOUN, VERB
HeftNoun : Significance or influence.
Verb : Lift or carry (something heavy).
“The economic heft of our country is a point of attraction for many.”
View More02-Dec-2020Pre-eminence
[ pree-em-uh-nuhns ] NOUN
Pre-eminenceThe fact of surpassing all others; superiority.
“One cannot ignore the pre-eminence of female leaders.”
View More01-Dec-2020Founder
[ foun-der ] NOUN, VERB
FounderVerb : Fail or break down as a result of a particular problem.
Noun : A person who establishes an institution or settlement.
“The economy is foundering at a great pace.”
View More - November 2020
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30-Nov-2020
Accede
[ ak-seed ] VERB
AccedeAgree to a demand, request, or treaty.
Become a member of an organization.
“The government acceded to my suggestion of not revealing the policy to the public at large.”
View More29-Nov-2020Implausible
[ im-plaw-zuh-buhl ] ADJECTIVE
ImplausibleNot seeming reasonable or probable; failing to convince.
Not appearing to be truth or correct.
“It seems implausible to control the spread of virus.”
View More28-Nov-2020Rarity
[ rair-i-tee ] NOUN
RarityThe state or quality of being rare.
Something unusual or uncommon.
“The rarity of the mammal's existence here is of no shock.”
View More27-Nov-2020Con
[ kon ] NOUN, ADVERB
ConNoun : A disadvantage of or argument against something.
Adverb : Against a proposition, opinion, etc
“The cons of the policy are greater than the pros.”
View More26-Nov-2020Replicate
[ rep-li-keyt ] NOUN, VERB
ReplicateNoun : A repeated experiment or trial.
Verb : Make an exact copy of; reproduce.
“We need to look for a replicate of the design.”
View More25-Nov-2020Wont
[ wohnt ] NOUN, VERB, ADJECTIVE
WontNoun : One's customary behaviour.
Adjective : (of a person) in the habit of doing something; accustomed.
Verb : Make or become accustomed.
“I can’t help change his behaviour it’s his wont.”
View More24-Nov-2020Intensify
[ in-ten-suh-fahy ] VERB
IntensifyTo make more acute
To strengthen or sharpen.
“The decision against the union intensified the anger.”
View More23-Nov-2020Hasten
[ hey-suhn ] VERB
HastenBe quick to do something.
To move or act in a hurry.
“We had to hasten to file the report else we would miss the opportunity.”
View More22-Nov-2020Tailspin
[ teyl-spin ] NOUN, VERB
TailspinNoun : A state of rapidly increasing chaos or panic.
Verb : Become increasingly chaotic and out of control.
“The pandemic gave the economy a tailspin.”
View More21-Nov-2020Incentivize
[ in-sen-ti-vahyz ] VERB
IncentivizeTo give incentives to someone.
Motivate or encourage (someone) to do something; provide with an incentive.
“The officials incentivized the eviction of the journalist.”
View More20-Nov-2020Table
[ tey-buhl ] NOUN, VERB, ADJECTIVE
TableVerb : Formally for discussion or consideration at a meeting.; To enter in or form into a table or list.
Noun : A piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, providing a level surface for eating, writing, or working at.
Adjective : Suitable for serving at a table.
“Until the report is tabled in the Parliament, no further action will be taken.”
View More19-Nov-2020Rudimentary
[ roo-duh-men-tuh-ree ] ADJECTIVE
RudimentaryInvolving or limited to basic principles.
“The father at the church declined the offer as it was against his rudimentary measures.”
View More18-Nov-2020Exhortation
[ eg-zawr-tey-shuhn ] NOUN
ExhortationAn address that conveys urgent recommendations.
An address or communication emphatically urging someone to do something.
“The minister’s exhortation lead to unnecessary questioning.”
View More17-Nov-2020Ambit
[ am-bit ] NOUN
AmbitThe scope or bounds of something. ; Boundary or limit.
"Many believe that spiritual leaders go outside their ambit when they make political endorsements."
View More16-Nov-2020Bespeak
[ bih-speek ] VERB
BespeakBe evidence of; indicate.; Order or reserve (something) in advance. ;To ask for in advance.
“The expressions on your face bespeak that you are hurt.”
View More15-Nov-2020Hate-mongering
[ heyt- muhng-ger-ing ] NOUN, ADJECTIVE
Hate-mongeringNoun : The arousal of feelings of hatred using speech or writing.
Adjective : Arousing or intended to arouse feelings of hatred.
“The moment I took one step against the team, hate-mongering began.”
View More14-Nov-2020Triumph
[ trahy-uhmf ] NOUN, VERB
TriumphNoun : The act of being victorious.
Verb : To gain a victory.
“Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya after his triumph over Ravana and people celebrated his return with Sita as Diwali.”
View More13-Nov-2020High-handed
[ hahy-han-did ] ADJECTIVE
High-handedUsing power or authority without considering the feelings of others.
“The journalist made a high-handed attempt by tricking all the viewers.”
View More12-Nov-2020Consensual
[ kuhn-sen-shoo-uhl ] ADJECTIVE
ConsensualRelating to or involving consent or consensus.
“The agreement shared was a consensual one.”
View More11-Nov-2020Detestable
[ dih-tes-tuh-buhl ] ADJECTIVE10-Nov-2020Ruse
[ rooz ] N/A
RuseAn action intended to deceive someone.
A trick.
“It was a ruse to make them have false imagination.”
View More09-Nov-2020Obviate
[ ob-vee-eyt ] VERB
ObviateTo remove a difficulty, problem, or the need for something
“Taking precautions obviates the need for treatment or chances of getting infected."
View More08-Nov-2020Gauge
[ geyj ] NOUN, VERB
GaugeVerb : To make a judgement or to calculate something by guessing.;To mark or measure off.
Noun : A standard of measure.
“They made us gauge the change in the value.”
View More07-Nov-2020Handful
[ hand-fool ] NOUN06-Nov-2020Finagle
[ fi-ney-guhl ] VERB
FinagleTo trick or cheat a person; To get or achieve something by trick; To plan out usually with subtle skill or care
"He finagled the work report to evade the consequences of wrong results."
View More05-Nov-2020Brunt
[ bruhnt ] NOUN
BruntThe main force or impact
"We are all bearing the brunt of COVID throughout this year."
View More04-Nov-2020Bungling
[ buhng-guhl-ing ] NOUN, ADJECTIVE
BunglingNoun : the action or fact of carrying out a task clumsily or incompetently.
Adjective : making or characterized by many clumsy mistakes.
"The leader at the speech made bungling remarks."
View More03-Nov-2020Blip
[ blip ] NOUN, VERB
BlipNoun : Anything Small, in number or amount.
Verb : To move or proceed in short.
"We should not worry about the shortage of funds. It is just a blip."
View More02-Nov-2020Onset
[ on-set ] NOUN
OnsetThe beginning of something, especially something unpleasant.
"The onset of the pandemic has disrupted everything completely."
View More01-Nov-2020Parley
[ pahr-lee ] NOUN, VERB
ParleyNoun : A conference between opposing sides in a dispute, especially a; discussion of terms, conditions for a surrender.
Verb : To Hold a conference with the opposing side to discuss terms.
“I suggested proceeding with a parley and ending the difference of opinion.”
View More - October 2020
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31-Oct-2020
Guise
[ gahyz ] NOUN, VERB
GuiseNoun : general external appearance.; style of dressing.
Verb : To dress
“I had spent 10 days with subordinates in the guise of a guide.”
View More30-Oct-2020Cavalier
[ kav-uh-leer ] NOUN, ADJECTIVE
CavalierAdjective : Showing a lack of proper concern; offhand.
Noun : A dashing and attentive man, especially one acting as a lady's escort. ;A small spaniel of a breed with a long snout.
“We couldn’t trust the cavalier plan explained by the leader.”
View More29-Oct-2020Remodel
[ ree-mod-l ] VERB
RemodelChange the structure or form of something.
“We need to remodel the economic policies in our country.”
View More28-Oct-2020Hubris
[ hyoo-bris ] NOUN
HubrisExcessive pride or self-confidence.
“There was a sheer lack in hubris after the first failure.”
View More27-Oct-2020Antiquated
[ an-ti-kwey-tid ] ADJECTIVE
AntiquatedOld-fashioned or outdated.
“The policies used by the HR at our office are antiquated.”
View More26-Oct-2020Deluge
[ del-yooj ] NOUN, VERB
DelugeNoun : A severe flood.
Verb : To flood.
“The eruption of the volcano resulted into deluge of lava.”
View More25-Oct-2020Downpour
[ doun-pawr ] NOUN24-Oct-2020Maroon
[ muh-roon ] NOUN, VERB, ADJECTIVE
MaroonVerb : Leave (someone) trapped and alone in an inaccessible place.
Adjective : Of a brownish-red colour.
Noun : A brownish-red coloured person.
“I was left marooned alone on the island.”
View More23-Oct-2020Insularity
[ Insularity ] NOUN
InsularityIgnorance of or lack of interest in cultures, ideas, or people outside one's own experience.
“Early days were sheer example of British insularity.”
View More22-Oct-2020Forbearance
[ fawr-bair-uhns ] NOUN
ForbearancePatient or have self-control; restraint and tolerance.
Refraining from something.
“I had to treat my grandmother with the forbearance as she did in my childhood.”
View More21-Oct-2020Prognosticate
[ prog-nos-ti-keyt ] VERB
PrognosticateForetell or prophesy (a future event).
To predict.
“The art of prognostication is the gift by god.”
View More20-Oct-2020De facto
[ dee -fak-toh ] ADJECTIVE, ADVERB
De factoAdverb : In fact, whether by right or not.
Adjective : Existing or holding a specified position
“De facto, I was about to quit.”
View More19-Oct-2020Intrinsic
[ in-trin-sik ] ADJECTIVE
IntrinsicBelonging naturally; essential.
Belonging to a thing by its nature.
“The intrinsic value that the scheme carries cannot be deciphered so easily.”
View More18-Oct-2020Epoch
[ ep-uhk ] NOUN
EpochA particular period of time in history or a person's life.
“Social media impact, in this epoch, is not that similar as to the former one.”
View More17-Oct-2020Furore
[ fuh-ror ] NOUN
FuroreAn outbreak of public anger or excitement.
“The trivial fight on the street ended up in a furore.”
View More16-Oct-2020Cleave
[ kleev ] VERB
CleaveTo split or sever (something) especially along the natural line or grain.
To remain faithful.
“Doctor advised cleaving the left leg in order to prevent infection from spreading.”
View More15-Oct-2020Wintry
[ win-tree ] ADJECTIVE14-Oct-2020Stricture
[ strik-cher ] NOUN
StrictureA restriction on a person or activity.
A remark or comment; especially an adverse criticism
“Police officials have put strictures on any movement of the accused.”
View More13-Oct-2020Burnish
[ bur-nish ] NOUN, VERB
BurnishVerb : To make smooth and bright.; Enhance or improve.
Noun : Gloss; Luster; Brightness
“We are working hard to burnish our website.”
View More12-Oct-2020Interplay
[ in-ter-pley ] NOUN, VERB
InterplayNoun : The way in which two or more things have an effect on each other.
Verb : To exert influence on each other
“The plans made by the management were interplayed with effective work by the team.”
View More11-Oct-2020Stutter
[ stuht-er ] VERB
StutterTo speak or say something with difficulty.
"Akash used to stutter when he was a child."
View More10-Oct-2020Perverse
[ per-vurs ] ADJECTIVE
Perverseshowing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is
unreasonable or unacceptable.
“Everyone in the room was perturbed with his perverse sense of humor.”
View More09-Oct-2020Impetus
[ im-pi-tuhs ] NOUN
ImpetusSomething that makes a process or activity happen or happen more quickly
The force or energy with which a body moves
“The first victory served as an impetus for the players.”
View More08-Oct-2020Outset
[ out-set ] NOUN
OutsetThe start or beginning of something
“The project had some or the other shortcoming from the outset.”
View More07-Oct-2020Salutary
[ sal-yuh-ter-ee ] ADJECTIVE
SalutaryProducing good effects; beneficial
Favourable to Health
“The effect of the new sound system is exceedingly salutary for our band.”
View More06-Oct-2020Pummel
[ puhm-uh l ] VERB
PummelCriticize severely
To strike repeatedly with the fists
“The group pummelled Gaurav for coming up with an idea that was completely based on treachery.”
View More05-Oct-2020Inadvertent
[ in-uhd-vur-tnt ] ADJECTIVE
InadvertentNot resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning
“The victory of the opposition was an inadvertent one.”
View More04-Oct-2020Ostensibly
[ o-sten-suh-buh-lee ] ADVERB
OstensiblyAs appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so; apparently
“I had to quit the job, ostensibly because of being physically unfit.”
View More03-Oct-2020Remit
[ ri-mit ] NOUN, VERB
RemitVerb : Cancel or refrain from exacting or inflicting ; To refer or pass on to someone else
Noun : The task or area of activity officially assigned to an individual or organization
“The investigation case was remitted to the other organisation.”
View More02-Oct-2020Wherewithal
[ hwair-with-awl ] NOUN, ADVERB
WherewithalNoun : The money or other means needed for a particular purpose
Adverb : Wherewith. By means of which
“The movie with a star cast like this requires a lot of wherewithal.”
View More01-Oct-2020Facade
[ fuh-sahd ] NOUN
FacadeA deceptive or illusive outward appearance of something.
“The facade of the society building is its sales flat.”
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Discordant
[ dis-kawr-dnt ] ADJECTIVE
DiscordantDisagreeing or incongruous
Shrill or Harsh noise
“The baby’s usual cry is discordant for neighbours.”
View More29-Sep-2020Transgression
[ trans-gresh-uh n ] NOUN
TransgressionAn act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offence
“Only a judge has the right to decide the penalty for a criminal’s transgression.”
View More28-Sep-2020Incumbent
[ in-kuhm-buhnt ] NOUN, ADJECTIVE
IncumbentAdjective : Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility; Holding an incumbent position
Noun : The holder of an office
“The incumbent minister has decided to resign from the office.”
View More27-Sep-2020Veneer
[ vuh-neer ] NOUN, VERB
VeneerVerb : Cover or disguise (someone or something's true nature) with an attractive appearance.
Noun : A superficially valuable or pleasing appearance
“The king’s brutality is ignored by many because of his cultured veneer.
View More26-Sep-2020Saboteurs
[ sab-uh-turs ] NOUN
SaboteursA person who damages or destroys something deliberately.
A person who engages in sabotage
“Any person from a foreign nation without an identity card is treated with doubt and considered to be a probable saboteur.”
View More25-Sep-2020Spat
[ spat ] NOUN, VERB
SpatNoun : A quarrel about an unimportant matter
Verb : To express different opinions about something often angrily; To engage in a dispute
“My sister and I usually end up having a spat every time we discuss about clothes.”
View More24-Sep-2020Espionage
[ es-pee-uh-nahzh ] NOUN
EspionageThe practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information
“France informed Germany that enemies are about to conduct espionage.”
View More23-Sep-2020Incipient
[ in-sip-ee-uh nt ] ADJECTIVE
IncipientBeginning to happen or develop
“I share incipient distrust for people I am not familiar with.”
View More22-Sep-2020Sequester
[ si-kwes-ter ] VERB, ADJECTIVE
SequesterAdjective : Isolate or hide away
Verb : To remove or withdraw into solitude or retirement
“The supreme court judge was sequestered until the victim had arrived.”
View More21-Sep-2020Telltale
[ tel-teyl ] NOUN, ADJECTIVE
TelltaleAdjective : Revealing, indicating, or betraying something
Noun : A person who habitually reveals personal or sensational facts about others
“Raghav is such a telltale, and I do not trust him with any of my secrets.”
View More20-Sep-2020Sorely
[ sawr-lee ] ADVERB
SorelyTo a very high degree or level of intensity
With feelings of bitterness or grief
“I wondered if they would sorely miss me.”
View More19-Sep-2020Indomitable
[ in-dom-i-tuh-buhl ] ADJECTIVE
IndomitableImpossible to subdue or defeat
“Super heroes are the ones with indomitable energy.”
View More18-Sep-2020Frosty
[ fraw-stee ] ADJECTIVE
FrostyCold and unfriendly in manner
Having a low or subnormal temperature
“Last weekend was a combination of sunny days and frosty nights.”
View More17-Sep-2020Endow
[ en-dou ] VERB
EndowProvide with a quality or ability
"Shakuntala Devi was a great mathematician and was endowed with unique skills."
View More16-Sep-2020Perversion
[ per-vur-zhuhn ] NOUN
PerversionDistortion or corruption of the original course, meaning, or state of something
sexual behaviour that is considered abnormal and unacceptable.
“The writer was utterly disappointed with the perversion in art.”
View More15-Sep-2020Overhaul
[ oh-ver-hawl ] NOUN, VERB
OverhaulVerb : Analyse and improve ;To make necessary repairs on
Noun : A thorough examination of machinery or a system, with repairs or changes made if necessary
“The apex court has advised the lower courts to overhaul their judgement process.”
View More14-Sep-2020Feeler
[ fee-ler ] NOUN
FeelerA tentative proposal intended to ascertain someone's attitude or opinion
A person or thing that feels
“The feeler put out by the management may disrupt the situation.”
View More13-Sep-2020Decouple
[ dee-kuhp-uhl ] VERB
DecoupleTo cause to become separated.
Separate, disengage, or dissociate (something) from something else
“The police officials decoupled the gangster from his gang.”
View More12-Sep-2020Tread
[ tred ] NOUN, VERB
TreadVerb : to set down the foot or feet in walking; step; walk.
Noun : A person's manner of walking or the sound made as they walk
“After the unlock 4 guidelines released, shoppers soon will be seen treading the shopping malls.”
View More11-Sep-2020Dotted
[ dot-id ] VERB, ADJECTIVE
DottedAdjective : Marked with or in the form of dots
Verb : Be scattered over (an area) ; Mark with a small spot or spots
“The client asked the designer to give a dotted background to the stage.”
View More10-Sep-2020Demarcate
[ dih-mahr-keyt ] VERB
DemarcateSet the boundaries or limits of
To separate indistinctly
“Indian government has suggested to demarcate the border with Pakistan.”
View More09-Sep-2020Privy
[ priv-ee ] NOUN, ADJECTIVE
PrivyAdjective : Hidden; secret
Noun : A toilet located in a small shed outside a house or other building
“We cannot have anything privy from our parents.”
View More08-Sep-2020Ramification
[ ram-uh-fi-key-shuhn ] NOUN
RamificationThe possible results of an action.
A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event
“The tenant was skeptical of signing the agreement after the unanticipated ramification.”
View More07-Sep-2020Staunch
[ stawnch ] ADJECTIVE
StaunchVery loyal and committed in attitude.
Strong and Substantial.
“The newly hired engineer is a staunch supporter of the management.”
View More06-Sep-2020Tirade
[ tahy-reyd ] NOUN
TiradeA long, angry speech of criticism or accusation
“The opposition’s candidate stood up and instigated people with his tirade.”
View More05-Sep-2020Breakaway
[ breyk-uh-wey ] NOUN, ADJECTIVE
BreakawayNoun : A divergence or radical change ; A person or thing that breaks away
Adjective : Departing from routine or tradition
“The breakaway of design occurs first of all at structural levels.
View More04-Sep-2020Veer
[ veer ] VERB
VeerChange direction suddenly
Slacken or let out (a rope or cable) in a controlled way
“The sailor immediately veered the ship on the indication received by the crew.”
View More03-Sep-2020Caveat
[ kav-ee-aht ] NOUN
CaveatA warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations.
A warning or caution.
“The government has released a caveat for the upcoming amendment in Article 324.”
View More02-Sep-2020Cogent
[ koh-juh nt ] ADJECTIVE
CogentClear, logical, and convincing
“The ministry made cogent remarks about the Unlock 4 guidelines.”
View More01-Sep-2020Telluric
[ te-loor-ik ] ADJECTIVE
TelluricOf or relating to Earth.
Of or relating to or containing the chemical element tellurium.
"He studied telluric absorption in the solar spectrum in Italy and Switzerland."
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Portentous
[ pawr-ten-tuhs ] ADJECTIVE
PortentousBeing a grave or serious matter
Of or like a portent; of momentous significance
Done in a pompously or overly solemn manner so as to impress
“Taani’s language is mostly portentous and threatening.”
View More30-Aug-2020Rubric
[ roo-brik ] NOUN
RubricA heading on a document
A set of rules
“The IELTS examiner are supposed to follow a rubric to grade each writing.”
View More29-Aug-2020Travesty
[ trav-uh-stee ] NOUN, VERB
TravestyNoun : A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something
Verb : Represent in a false, absurd, or distorted way
“The justification quoted by the lawyer was a travesty of justice.”
View More28-Aug-2020Thaw
[ thaw ] NOUN, VERB
ThawNoun : An increase in friendliness or cordiality
Verb : Become liquid or soft as a result of warming up
“Abhijeet sensed a thaw in me and therefore invited me to his party.”
View More27-Aug-2020Pantheon
[ pan-thee-uhn ] NOUN
PantheonA group of particularly respected, famous, or important people
All the gods of a people or religion collectively
“Rubina has managed to make her place in the pantheon of popular guitarists.”
View More26-Aug-2020Didactic
[ dahy-dak-tik ] ADJECTIVE
DidacticIntended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.
Intended for instruction
“Kashish is an amazing teacher, he is very didactic.”
View More25-Aug-2020Enigma
[ uh-nig-muh ] NOUN
EnigmaA person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand
“The fact whether chick came first or the egg, is an enigma.”
View More24-Aug-2020Advent
[ ad-vent ] NOUN
AdventA coming into place ; The arrival of a notable person or thing
The first season of the Church year, leading up to Christmas and including the four preceding Sundays
“All the other vaccines were rejected before the advent of H1N1.”
View More23-Aug-2020Seraphic
[ si-raf-ik ] ADJECTIVE
SeraphicCharacteristic of or resembling a seraph or seraphim; angelic
“Tarun needed nobody as he was at ease leading his seraphic life.”
View More22-Aug-2020Respite
[ res-pit ] NOUN, VERB
RespiteNoun : A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant
Verb : To Postpone (a sentence, obligation, etc.)
“A respite given to the team was with an intention to have some time for improvement.”
View More21-Aug-2020Idyllic
[ ahy-dil-ik ] ADJECTIVE
IdyllicLike an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful
“The reason we enjoy our office is that the environment is idyllic.”
View More20-Aug-2020Albeit
[ awl-bee-it ] CONJUNCTION
AlbeitAlthough; Even if
“As always we had to abide by my sister’s ideas, albeit reluctantly.”
View More19-Aug-2020Unctuous
[ uhngk-choo-uh s ] ADJECTIVE
UnctuousExcessively flattering
Having a greasy or oily feel.
“The video content was deep, unctuous and could move one’s soul.”
View More18-Aug-2020Status quo
[ stat-uh s kwoh ] NOUN
Status quoThe existing state of affairs
“The Chancellor announced that there was no desire to modify the current status quo.”
View More17-Aug-2020Obsequious
[ uh b-see-kwee-uh s ] ADJECTIVE
ObsequiousObedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree
“I can proudly say that my brother has obsequious manners.”
View More16-Aug-2020Arcane
[ ahr-keyn ] ADJECTIVE
ArcaneUnderstood by few; mysterious or secret
“The newly appointed trainer had an arcane way of delivering the sessions.”
View More15-Aug-2020Haughty
[ haw-tee ] ADJECTIVE
HaughtyArrogantly superior and disdainful
“The immigrants were described to be very distinct and haughty by the minister.”
View More14-Aug-2020Gratuitous
[ gruh-too-i-tuhs ] ADVERB
GratuitousDone without good reason
Given without charge or payment
“The mob lynched the black man with gratuitous harshness.”
View More13-Aug-2020Acquiesce
[ ak-wee-es ] VERB
AcquiesceAccept something reluctantly but without protest
“Raghav will acquiesce easily as he is not a stubborn person.”
View More12-Aug-2020Expeditious
[ ek-spi-dish-uh s ] ADJECTIVE
ExpeditiousDone with speed and efficiency
“The investigator gave an expeditious answer to the query.”
View More11-Aug-2020Revelation
[ rev-uh-ley-shuhn ] NOUN
RevelationA surprising and previously unknown fact that has been disclosed to others
“The autobiography of my favourite actor included many shocking revelations.”
View More10-Aug-2020Unequivocal
[ uhn-i-kwiv-uh-kuhl ] ADJECTIVE
UnequivocalLeaving no doubt.
Clear, Having only one possible meaning.
“He got saved with the unequivocal proof that they had presented.”
View More09-Aug-2020Winsome
[ win-suh m ] ADJECTIVE
WinsomeAttractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way
“Raj wore a winsome smile on the stage throughout the drama.”
View More08-Aug-2020Diaphanous
[ dahy-af-uh-nuh s ] ADJECTIVE
DiaphanousTransparent, delicate, and translucent
“The diaphanous feathers of the bird made her look fluttery.”
View More07-Aug-2020Spurious
[ spyoo r-ee-uh s ] ADJECTIVE
SpuriousNot being what it purports to be; false or fake
“All the evidence presented were spurious and could not justify the accusations.”
View More06-Aug-2020Untoward
[ uhn-tawrd, -tohrd ] ADJECTIVE
UntowardUnexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.
Improper.
“He was banished from the society for his untoward social behaviour.”
View More05-Aug-2020Remonstrate
[ ri-mon-streyt ] VERB
RemonstrateMake a forcefully reproachful protest.
To say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval.
“Ramesh instantly remonstrated about the fact that he was littering around.”
View More04-Aug-2020Quack
[ kwak ] NOUN, VERB
QuackVerb : (of a duck) the harsh throaty cry of a duck; (of a person) talk loudly and foolishly
Noun : A person who dishonestly claims to have special knowledge and skill in some field, a deceiver
“We thought Rachit was the best member of our group, but later, it was discovered that he was such a quack.”
View More03-Aug-2020Foreboding
[ fawr-boh-ding ] NOUN, ADJECTIVE
ForebodingNoun : A feeling that something bad will happen; fearful apprehension
Adjective : Implying that something bad is going to happen
“The theme selected for the theatre show was dark and foreboding.”
View More02-Aug-2020Aftermath
[ af-ter-math ] NOUN
AftermathThe consequences or after-effects of a significant unpleasant event
“This incident and the aftermath were covered under the policy.”
View More01-Aug-2020Consensus
[ kuh n-sen-suh s ] NOUN
ConsensusA general agreement.
Majority of opinion.“It took not more than an hour for the jury to come to a consensus.”
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Exasperate
[ ig-zas-puh-reyt ] VERB
ExasperateTo irritate intensely
“Shreya wanted desperately to share her feelings with her mother, but she knew that it’d just exasperate her and trouble her mental stability.”
View More30-Jul-2020Efficacy
[ ef-i-kuh-see ] NOUN
EfficacyThe ability to produce a desired or intended result
“I am a firm believer in the efficacy of my brother’s business.”
View More29-Jul-2020Succour
[ suhk-er ] NOUN, VERB
SuccourNoun : Assistance and support in times of hardship and distress
Verb : Give assistance or aid to
“I do not panic and call upon people to succour me.”
View More28-Jul-2020Lachrymose
[ lak-ruh-mohs ] ADJECTIVE
LachrymoseCausing sadness or tears; sorrowful
“When her senior humiliated her she was lachrymose and pink-eyed.”
View More27-Jul-2020Bolster
[ bohl-ster ] NOUN, VERB
BolsterVerb : To add support and strengthen
Noun : A long, thick pillow that is placed under other pillows for support
“My father’s presence bolsters my weak will.”
View More26-Jul-2020Undermine
[ uhn-der-mahyn ] VERB
UndermineLessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously.
To attack by indirect or secret means.
“The ways implemented and technology used can majorly undermine the years of hard work.”
View More25-Jul-2020Conjectural
[ kuhn-jek-cher-uhl ] ADJECTIVE
ConjecturalBased on or involving conjecture
“The statements made on the talk show were all based on conjectural statements.”
View More24-Jul-2020Niggardly
[ nig-erd-lee ] ADJECTIVE, ADVERB
NiggardlyAdjective : Ungenerous with money, time, etc.; mean
Adverb : In a mean or meagre manner“Rakshay is niggardly of money and this quality is detested by many.”
View More23-Jul-2020Voluble
[ vol-yuh-buhl ] ADJECTIVE
VolubleCharacterized by a continuous flow of words.
Talking fluently"Akash enjoys the voluble morning talk show on news channels."
View More22-Jul-2020Deteriorate
[ dih-teer-ee-uh-reyt ] VERB
DeteriorateBecome progressively worse
"As time passed away, the two started spending less time with each other, and their relationship began to deteriorate."
View More20-Jul-2020Whittle
[ hwit-l ] VERB
WhittleCarve (wood) into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it.
Reduce something in size, amount, or extent by a gradual series of steps.“The carpenter was hired to whittle wood.”
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19-Jul-2020Siphon
[ sahy-fuh n ] NOUN, VERB
SiphonNoun : A tube used to convey liquid upwards from a reservoir and then down to a lower level of its own accord.
Verb : Draw off or transfer gradually, especially illegally or unfairly.
“One such great example of a siphon is a tube where gas is forced out of a gas tank.”
View More18-Jul-2020Eviscerate
[ ih-vis-uh-reyt ] VERB
EviscerateDeprive (something) of its essential content.
To remove the entrails of.“The teacher showcased an example of a time when a surgeon eviscerates the kidney.”
View More17-Jul-2020Stonewall
[ stohn-wawl ] NOUN, VERB
StonewallVerb : Delay or obstruct (a request, process, or person) by refusing to; answer questions or by being evasive.
Noun : An act of delaying or obstructing a person, request, or process.“The officer accused the chairman of stonewalling on the issue of theft in the department.”
View More15-Jul-2020Vindicate
[ vin-di-keyt ] VERB
VindicateTo clear someone from an accusation.
Show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.“The victim was vindicated after the first trial.”
View More14-Jul-2020Eurythmic
[ yoo-rith -mik ] ADJECTIVE
EurythmicIn or relating to harmonious proportion.
Characterized by a pleasing rhythm.
“They tried hard but could not have a eurythmic tone to the song.”
View More13-Jul-2020Ignominy
[ ig-nuh-min-ee ] NOUN12-Jul-2020Eerily
[ eer-ee-ly ] ADVERB
EerilyIn a strange and frightening manner.
“After seeing her father approaching, his eyes glowed eerily in the dark hall.”
View More11-Jul-2020Substantive
[ suhb-stuh n-tiv ] N/A
SubstantiveNoun : A word or phrase used as a noun
Adjective : Having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable; Having a separate and independent existence
“I believe you need to lend substantive meaning to the presentation.”
View More10-Jul-2020Moratorium
[ mawr-uh-tawr-ee-uh m ] NOUN
MoratoriumNoun : A temporary prohibition of an activity.
“The government has announced a moratorium on all commercial whaling.”
View More09-Jul-2020Fathom
[ fath-uh m ] NOUN, VERB
FathomNoun : A unit of length equal to six feet (1.8 metres), chiefly used in reference to the depth of water.
Verb : Understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought. ; To penetrate to the truth of.
“Harsh could not fathom the depth of the notion given by us.”
View More08-Jul-2020Pulchritudinous
[ puhl-kri-tood-n-uh s ] ADJECTIVE07-Jul-2020Surmise
[ ser-mahyz ] NOUN, VERB
SurmiseVerb : Suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.
Noun : A supposition that something may be true, even though there is no evidence to confirm it.
“Rakesh’s surmise was appropriate and that is what got us victory.”
View More06-Jul-2020Blizzard
[ bliz-erd ] NOUN, VERB
BlizzardNoun :A severe snowstorm with high winds. ; A large or overwhelming number of things arriving suddenly.
Verb : To snow as a blizzard.
“It is said that blizzards without snow, are precarious to mankind.”
View More05-Jul-2020Trajectory
[ truh-jek-tuh-ree ] NOUN
TrajectoryThe path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
“The missile launched last week deflected from its trajectory.”
View More04-Jul-2020Squeamish
[ skwee-mish ] ADJECTIVE
SqueamishEasily made to feel sick or disgusted.
Having fastidious moral views; scrupulous.
“My parents are not squeamish in such cases when manners are a matter of concern.”
View More03-Jul-2020Interment
[ in-tur-muh nt ] NOUN
IntermentThe burial of a corpse in a grave or tomb, typically with funeral rites.
“Prime Minister’s speech had clear indication of him attending the interment of martyrs.”
View More02-Jul-2020Rummage
[ ruhm-ij ] NOUN, VERB
RummageVerb : Search unsystematically and untidily through something.
Noun : An unsystematic and untidy search.
“Priyanka rummaged through the store room for her laptop’s charger.”
View More01-Jul-2020Incertitude
[ in-sur-ti-tood ] NOUN
IncertitudeA state of uncertainty.
“In that incertitude he could not make a firm decision.”
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Demurral
[ Demurral ] NOUN
DemurralThe action of demurring (raise objections or show reluctance.)
“He pleads for Monica, who offers a demurral to file a case.”
View More29-Jun-2020Erudition
[ er-yoo-dish-uh n ] NOUN
EruditionThe quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship.
“Agasta was a man of erudition.”
View More28-Jun-2020Stellar
[ stel-er ] ADJECTIVE
StellarRelating to stars
Exceptionally good; outstanding.
“The way things are accelerating, it is going at the rate of stellar expansion.”
View More27-Jun-2020Colossus
[ kuh-los-uh s ] NOUN
ColossusA statue that is much bigger than life size.
A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
“The new monument at the street is a colossus of wood and copper.”
View More26-Jun-2020Contumacy
[ kon-too-muh-see ] NOUN
ContumacyContemptuous disregard of the requirements of rightful authority
Stubborn perverseness, Rebelliousness
“For Katie’s rebelliousness and contumacy she was condemned to be killed.”
View More25-Jun-2020Coddle
[ kod-l ] VERB
CoddleTo treat as a baby or tenderly.
“My mother is not a person who would coddle someone.”
View More24-Jun-2020Cession
[ sesh-uh n ] NOUN
CessionSurrender, as of possessions or rights.
“The refugees had to pay a price of survival which involved a cession of power to the government.”
View More23-Jun-2020Bulwark
[ bool-werk ] NOUN
BulwarkA wall of earth made for external defense
Anything that gives security or defense against external danger.
“Bella has been for fifty years, as of old, the bulwark of our family.”
View More22-Jun-2020Allege
[ uh-lej ] VERB
AllegeTo assert without proof
To assert to be true, especially in a formal manner, as in court
“Hemant alleged that the Dean has accepted bribes.”
View More21-Jun-2020Convivial
[ kuhn-viv-ee-uhl ] ADJECTIVE
ConvivialFriendly and Agreeable
Devoted to feasting, or to good-fellowship in eating or drinking
“The atmosphere of our new restaurant is relaxed and convivial.”
View More20-Jun-2020Crustaceous
[ kruh-stey-shuh s ] ADJECTIVE
CrustaceousHaving a crust-like shell.
“We backed out because of the crustaceous insects and it had become dangerous.”
View More19-Jun-2020Weak-kneed
[ week-need ] ADJECTIVE
Weak-kneedWithout resolute purpose, willpower, or resolution.
“Sheetal stood at the entrance of the hall dazed and weak-kneed.”
View More18-Jun-2020Wanton
[ won-tn ] NOUN, ADJECTIVE
WantonAdjective : Deliberate or without purpose
Noun : A pampered person
“John's wanton disregard for others was obvious when he was drunk.”
View More17-Jun-2020Virtu
[ ver-too ] NOUN
VirtuExcellence or merit in objects of class
The good quality inherent in a person or a thing
“Vietnam has this virtu of enticing the visitors with its atmosphere and scenic beauty.”
View More16-Jun-2020Unyoke
[ uhn-yohk ] VERB
UnyokeTo cease work
To remove from or as if from a yoke; To seperate
“A request had been made to the authorities to allot areas where the teams could be unyoked and can practice religiously.”
View More15-Jun-2020Illimitable
[ ih-lim-i-tuh-buh l ] ADJECTIVE
IllimitableIncapable of being limited.
Without limits or end; Boundless.
“The new way was explored for new inventions and for illimitable expansion.”
View More14-Jun-2020Gumption
[ guhmp-shuh n ] NOUN
GumptionCourage, Aggresiveness
Common sense
“I hope Rishab has the gumption not to disregard my actions considering them illogical.”
View More13-Jun-2020Heathenish
[ hee-th uh-nish ] ADJECTIVE
HeathenishRelating to heathens.
Characteristics of Barbarous.
“My devotion and reverence for God was looked upon as heathenish.”
View More12-Jun-2020Flimsy
[ flim-zee ] NOUN, ADJECTIVE
FlimsyAdjective: Thin and weak; Insubstantial and easily damaged.
Noun : A document, especially a copy, made on very thin paper
“Snow crunched under my feet and quickly soaked those flimsy slippers which I got from the local market.”
View More11-Jun-2020Felonious
[ fuh-loh-nee-uh s ] ADJECTIVE
FeloniousHaving a nature of felony.
Pertaining to a criminal act.
“Raj killed a security guard and immediately showcased his felonious side to us all.”
View More10-Jun-2020Defalcate
[ dih-fal-keyt ] VERB
DefalcateTo engage in embezzlement.
To misuse money assigned to some person.
“When the manager decided to defalcate the bank’s money, he was deemed a thief.”
View More09-Jun-2020Trenchant
[ tren-chuhnt ] ADJECTIVE
TrenchantClearly or Sharply defined.
Expressing strong criticism or forceful opinions.
“Ramesh was shattered and confused by this trenchant criticism.”
View More08-Jun-2020Trammel
[ tram-uhl ] NOUN, VERB
TrammelNoun : Restrictions on one’s freedom.
Verb : Deprive of freedom of action.
“Rajan felt trammelled by convention.”
View More07-Jun-2020Occlude
[ uh-klood ] VERB
OccludeTo close up or obstruct
(Chemistry) To absorb, as a gas by a metal
“Scientists say that veins can get occluded by blood clots.”
View More06-Jun-2020Effete
[ ih-feet ] ADJECTIVE
EffeteExhausted, as having performed its functions.
Lacking strength, courage or spirit.
“Having nothing to do all day the kids had grown effete and lethargic.”
View More05-Jun-2020Benison
[ ben-uh-suh n ] NOUN
BenisonBlessing
“The father at the church said may the benison of the god bless you and yours forever.”
View More04-Jun-2020Bedaub
[ bih-dawb ] VERB
BedaubTo smear over, as with something oily or sticky.
To ornament excessively.
“My brother’s face was bedaubed with chocolate by his friends on his birthday.”
View More03-Jun-2020Humbug
[ huhm-buhg ] NOUN, VERB
HumbugNoun : Anything intended or calculated to deceive or mislead
Verb : Deceive or trick
“In order to avoid taxes, Raju gave reasons to IT department, which seems to be humbug.”
View More02-Jun-2020Reprehensible
[ rep-ri-hen-suh-buhl ] ADJECTIVE
ReprehensibleCensurable or disgraceful
Deserving of strong criticism or blame.
“Rajat has been fired for his reprehensible conduct.”
View More01-Jun-2020Protuberant
[ pro-too-ber-uh nt ] ADJECTIVE
ProtuberantBulging or swelled
“Ankit stared at Rahul with fiery, slightly protuberant eyes.”
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Mettlesome
[ met-l-suh m ] ADJECTIVE
MettlesomeHaving courage or spirit.
Full of spirit and courage; lively.
“I am a mettlesome supporter of Manchester United, unlike my brother-in-law.”
View More30-May-2020Abrade
[ uh-breyd ] VERB
AbradeTo wear away the surface or some part of something by friction.
To scrape off.
“The landscape slowly and gradually abraded with time.”
View More29-May-2020Skullduggery
[ skuhl-duhg-uh-ree ] NOUN
SkullduggeryAn instance with dishonest or deceitful behaviour.
The use of clever underhand actions to achieve an end.
“The committee investigated the bank after the customers accused the bank of skullduggery and cheating.”
View More28-May-2020Nostrum
[ nos-truh m ] NOUN
NostrumA medicine prepared by an unqualified person.
A scheme or theory to bring political or social improvement.
“Rahul is not a doctor, but he thinks he is one as he suggests a nostrum to everyone who have a medical problem.”
View More27-May-2020Retrodict
[ ret-ruh-dikt ] VERB
RetrodictState a fact about the past based on inference or deduction, rather than evidence
"The teacher retrodicted several different theories to explain the world history."
View More26-May-2020Surfeit
[ sur-fit ] NOUN, VERB
SurfeitNoun : An excessive amount of something
Verb : To eat or drink to excess
"We had such a surfeit of food during the party that we gave a large amount of it to the poor people sleeping across the road."
View More25-May-2020Deride
[ dih-rahyd ] VERB
DerideTo laugh at contempt.
To mock.
“The critics did not leave an opportunity to deride such a wonderful actor for one bad film.”
View More24-May-2020Crepuscular
[ kri-puhs-kyuh-ler ] ADJECTIVE
CrepuscularLively at dusk or sunrise.
Resembling or relating to twilight; Dim.
“There are some crepuscular insect which move at night.”
View More23-May-2020Zephyr
[ zef-er ] NOUN
ZephyrA soft gentle breeze.
A fine quality of fabric.
“Before she went to bed, she opened the windows to feel zephyr during the sleep.”
View More22-May-2020Verboten
[ ver-boht-n ] ADJECTIVE
VerbotenForbidden as by law or an authority; prohibited.
“My father told us that when we are having dinner political discussion is verboten.”
View More21-May-2020Flotsam
[ flot-suh m ] NOUN
FlotsamThe part of the wreckage of a ship and its cargo found floating in water.
Useless or unimportant items.
“Because of the flotsam thrown in the ocean, the marine ecosystem is getting damaged.”
View More20-May-2020Bodacious
[ boh-dey-shuh s ] ADJECTIVE
BodaciousExtraordinary or amazing
“The bodacious video of the person rope walking in the Grand Canyon was viewed by millions.”
View More19-May-2020Exiguous
[ ig-zig-yoo-uh s ] ADJECTIVE
ExiguousVery small in size or amount
“Because of my exiguous knowledge in math, I lost the quiz to you.”
View More18-May-2020Gainsay
[ geyn-sey ] VERB
GainsayDeny or contradict.
To speak against.
“He always stood with you, it would not be wise of you to gainsay his statements.”
View More17-May-2020Engender
[ en-jen-der ] VERB
EngenderTo cause a feeling, situation or condition.
To come into existence.
“Conditions of a war are engendering in some parts of the world, but world leaders prevent it.”
View More16-May-2020Predilection
[ pred-l-ek-shuhn ] NOUN
PredilectionA tendency to think favourably of something in particular.
A bias in favour of something.
“Her predilection for chocolates is too much.”
View More15-May-2020Chortle
[ chawr-tl ] NOUN, VERB
ChortleVerb : Laugh in a noisy way
Noun : A noisy laugh
“As grandma listened to the little boy’s joke, she started to chortle.”
View More14-May-2020Mawkish
[ maw-kish ] ADJECTIVE
MawkishSentimental in an exaggerated way which looks fake or silly.
Having a faint sickly flavour.
“Her mother’s care for him is mistook as mawkish by some of his friends.”
View More13-May-2020Polemic
[ puh-lem-ik ] NOUN
PolemicA strong verbal or written attack on someone or something.
A person who argues in opposite to another.
“Rahul posted a polemic on his blog where he wrote about his opponents.”
View More12-May-2020Vivacious
[ vi-vey-shuhs ] ADJECTIVE
VivaciousLively and spirited
Energetic
“Due to his vivacious personality, everyone in the room noticed him.”
View More11-May-2020Tepid
[ tep-id ] ADJECTIVE
TepidModerately Warm, Lukewarm
Showing lack of enthusiasm
“The movie received the tepid reviews from the critics.”
View More10-May-2020Iconoclast
[ ahy-kon-uh-klast ] NOUN
IconoclastA person who attacks or criticize cherished beliefs.
A destroyer of images used in religious worships.
“As Ravi was iconoclast and questioned company’s plans which were made with such hope, he was fired from his job.”
View More09-May-2020Quandary
[ kwon-duh-ree ] NOUN
QuandaryA state of perplexity or dilemma.
A situation of dilemma.
“Rahul is in a state of quandary whether he should join in SBI or PNB as a PO.”
View More08-May-2020Noxious
[ nok-shuhs ] ADJECTIVE
NoxiousHarmful or injurious to health.
“As they transmit many diseases and are annoying, mosquitoes are noxious.”
View More07-May-2020Phlegm
[ flem ] NOUN
PhlegmA thick viscous substance secreted in the respiratory passage;
Calmness or Temperament ; Sluggishness or Apathy
“Phlegm and determination made them cross difficult situations.”
View More06-May-2020Chastisement
[ chas-tiz-muh-nt ] NOUN
ChastisementSevere criticism.
The act of scolding or punishing someone.
“The teacher continued the chastisement of his students for three days as half of the class failed.”
View More05-May-2020Trudge
[ truhj ] NOUN, VERB
TrudgeNoun : A laborious or tiring walk.
Verb : To walk laboriously or wearily.
“The group got trapped in the jungle but they continued to trudge to find the road.”
View More04-May-2020Convoke
[ Kuhn-vohk ] VERB
ConvokeTo call together or summon
“The manager decided to convoke a meeting to discuss the monthly plan.”
View More03-May-2020Feral
[ fer-uhl ] ADJECTIVE
FeralIn a wild state especially after escape from captive state; wild.
Having reverted to the natural or wild state.
“When he turns feral, his skin becomes red and eyes begin to crinkle.”
View More02-May-2020Concoct
[ kon-kokt ] VERB
ConcoctTo prepare or make by combining ingredients.
Create a plan or story.
“Salim and Javed are legendary film writers, they were able to concoct great film stories.”
View More01-May-2020Multifarious
[ muhl-tuh-fair-ee-uh s ] ADJECTIVE
MultifariousOf various types; Having many different parts or elements
“The country is facing multifarious problems at the moment.”
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Fluster
[ fluhs-ter ] VERB
FlusterTo put into a state of agitated confusion
Make someone agitated or confused
“The interruption due to technical problem flustered the speaker.”
View More29-Apr-2020Edify
[ ed-uh-fahy ] VERB
EdifyTo instruct or improve someone in moral or religious knowledge.
“Professor’s goal was to edify the students and make them understand the concept clearly.”
View More28-Apr-2020Decapitate
[ dih-kap-i-teyt ] VERB27-Apr-2020Delve
[ delv ] VERB
DelveResearch or make painstaking inquiries into something.
“She delved in her pocket to find the coins that she had collected.”
View More26-Apr-2020Unwieldy
[ uhn-weel-dee ] ADJECTIVE
UnwieldyDifficult to move because of its size, shape, or weight.
“Being a shopaholic, Priya bought huge unwieldy lamps for Diwali decoration.”
View More25-Apr-2020Gesticulate
[ je-stik-yuh-leyt ] VERB
GesticulateTry to express or explain via gestures.
“The young boys were yelling and gesticulating at the protesters.”
View More24-Apr-2020Furlough
[ fur-loh ] NOUN, VERB
FurloughNoun : A temporary layoff from work
Verb :To grant a leave of absence to
“The government furloughed the workers for 2 months.”
View More23-Apr-2020Backpedal
[ bak-ped-l ] VERB
BackpedalReverse one's previous action or opinion
Move the pedals of bicycle backwards to brake
“Isha instantly backpedalled when she was asked to support her argument.”
View More22-Apr-2020Accomplice
[ uh-kom-plis ] NOUN
AccompliceA person who helps another in a crime or wrongdoing.
“Our neighbour was an accomplice in the robbery that took place last week.”
View More21-Apr-2020Adjunct
[ aj-uhngkt ] NOUN
AdjunctA thing added to something else as a supplementary rather than an essential part.
A person who is another's assistant or subordinate.
“The newly invented technology is an adjunct to learning.”
View More20-Apr-2020Quarantine
[ kwawr-uh n-teen ] NOUN
QuarantineA state, period, or place of isolation in which people or animals that have arrived from elsewhere or been exposed to infectious or contagious disease are placed.
“It is well experienced that many animals die in quarantine.”
View More19-Apr-2020Breviloquent
[ bre-vil-uh-kwuhnt ] ADJECTIVE
BreviloquentSpeaking or expressed in a concise or terse style
“Mr. Das possesses a breviloquent way of writing.”
View More18-Apr-2020Crooked
[ krook-id ] ADJECTIVE
CrookedBent or twisted i.e. not in proper shape.
Dishonest, Illegal
"Rishab’s teeth were yellow and crooked."
View More17-Apr-2020Ineffable
[ in-ef-uh-buhl ] ADJECTIVE
IneffableToo great or sacred to be described in words, inexpressible; Incapable of being expressed in words
“There is some ineffable mystery associated with the phenomena.”
View More16-Apr-2020Encumbrance
[ en-kuhm-bruh ns ] NOUN
EncumbranceSomething burdensome
A claim on property, mortgage
“Her cancer has not proved to be an encumbrance in her daily life.”
View More15-Apr-2020Hokum
[ hoh-kuh m ] NOUN
HokumNonsense
“The board members strictly told the VP that they would not entertain any sort of hokum details about the project.”
View More14-Apr-2020Masticate
[ mas-ti-keyt ] VERB
MasticateTo chew
“Shreya loves chicken and was masticating when I last met her at the lunch break.”
View More13-Apr-2020Apothegm
[ ap-uh-them ] NOUN
ApothegmA concise saying or maxim
A short, instructive saying
“The elder brother quoted an apothegm that stands out true.”
View More12-Apr-2020Delectable
[ dih-lek-tuh-buhl ] NOUN, ADJECTIVE
DelectableAdjective : Delicious; Delightful, Highly pleasing
Noun : An appealing dish or food
“The pudding made by my mother-in-law was delectable.”
View More11-Apr-2020Abstemious
[ ab-stee-mee-uhs ] ADJECTIVE
AbstemiousIndulging very little in something, especially food and drinks.
Temperate in diet
“I think Shikha is abstemious, she did not taste the pudding.”
View More10-Apr-2020Embolden
[ em-bohl-duh n ] VERB
EmboldenGive (someone) the courage or confidence to do something.
“Emboldened by his friend, he decided to walk over his fear.”
View More09-Apr-2020Cursory
[ cursokur-suh-reery ] ADJECTIVE
CursoryGoing rapidly over something and therefore not thorough or detailed, hasty.
“Donald just took a cursory glance at the figures and therefore messed up at the presentation.”
View More08-Apr-2020Manoeuvre
[ muh-noo-ver ] NOUN, VERB
ManoeuvreNoun : A movement or series of moves requiring skill and care
Verb : Move carefully or skillfully
“The snowboarders performed daring manoeuvres on edge of the hill.”
View More07-Apr-2020Exodus
[ ek-suh-duh s ] NOUN
ExodusA mass departure of people
"The annual exodus of sun-seeking Canadians to Los Angeles has doubled this year."
View More06-Apr-2020Inflame
[ in-fleym ] VERB
InflameProvoke strong feelings of anger in someone
Make a situation worse
"The high cost of basic amenities during the lockdown only inflamed the problem."
View More05-Apr-2020Leeway
[ lee-wey ] NOUN
LeewayThe amount of freedom to move or act that is available
"The government had greater leeway to introduce reforms."
View More04-Apr-2020Treason
[ tree-zuh n ] NOUN
TreasonThe crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the government
The action of betraying someone or something
“Ajit Mirzakar was accused of treason.”
View More03-Apr-2020Vendetta
[ ven-det-uh ] NOUN
VendettaA prolonged bitter quarrel with or campaign against someone
“Harish has accused the media of pursuing a vendetta against his company.”
View More02-Apr-2020Malaise
[ ma-leyz ] NOUN
MalaiseA general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify
"It is said that it is a symptom of a deeper malaise in our society."
View More01-Apr-2020Hedge
[ hej ] NOUN, VERB
HedgeVerb : Limit or qualify (something) by conditions or exceptions
Noun : A line of bushes or small trees planted close together, to form fence or boundary
“Their paternal cousins hedged their story about the property held.”
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Orchestrate
[ awr-kuh-streyt ] VERB
OrchestrateTo arrange something carefully, sometimes unfairly, to achieve desired results
“The minister intelligently orchestrated the campaign and managed to win.”
View More30-Mar-2020Subterfuge
[ suhb-ter-fyooj ] NOUN
SubterfugeA trick or dishonest way of achieving something
An action to hide something from someone
“The crime branch made it clear that the information was derived by subterfuge.”
View More29-Mar-2020Normality
[ nawr-muh li-tee ] NOUN
NormalityThe state of being normal
“The office will gradually return to a semblance of normality.”
View More28-Mar-2020Pandemonium
[ pan-duh-moh-nee-uhm ] NOUN
PandemoniumA situation in which there is a lot of noise and confusion.
“The Pandemonium of school playground did not let the prayer meet begin.”
View More27-Mar-2020Infamous
[ in-fuh-mus ] ADJECTIVE
InfamousWell-known for something bad; wicked
“Uttar Pradesh is an infamous state because of the frequent crime scenes.”
View More26-Mar-2020Scramble
[ skram-buh-l ] VERB
ScrambleTo climb or move quickly using hands and feet
To mix together confusedly
To compete with others for possession/gain of something
“The yoga teacher deliberately scrambled all the props and the names on it.”
View More25-Mar-2020Pandemic
[ pan-de-mik ] NOUN
PandemicAn outbreak of a disease
“COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic after its reach to 116 countries all across the globe.”
View More24-Mar-2020Galloping
[ gal-uh-ping ] VERB, ADJECTIVE
GallopingAdjective : Progressing in a rapid and uncontrollable manner
Verb : Run fast (generally used for a horse)
“The galloping inflation would certainly impact the purchasing power of the general people.”
View More23-Mar-2020Extol
[ eks – tawl ] VERB
ExtolTo praise enthusiastically
“My manager extolled the hard work put in by my team to accomplish the new project.”
View More22-Mar-2020Apace
[ uh-peys ] ADVERB21-Mar-2020Frolic
[ frol-ik ] NOUN, VERB
FrolicVerb : Have fun, make merry
Noun : A playful and lively movement or activity
“It’s fun to watch the playful dogs frolic around the park in the evening”.
View More20-Mar-2020Ennoble
[ en-noh-buhl ] VERB
EnnobleTo elevate in degree, excellence, or respect
“The commissioner will ennoble officer Pandey with a medal for service above and beyond the call of duty.”
View More19-Mar-2020Screech
[ skreech ] NOUN, VERB
ScreechVerb : Scream
Noun : A loud, harsh, piercing cry
“Megha hit her brother so badly that caused him to screech with pain”.
View More18-Mar-2020Recrudesce
[ ree-kroo-des ] VERB
RecrudesceBreak out again
Return
“Viral diseases which are limited to a few countries can recrudesce when conditions favour these viruses.”
View More17-Mar-2020Avenge
[ uh-venj ] VERB
AvengeTo retaliate against a group or person who has harmed you in some way
“Both the brothers swore to avenge their mother’s murder by bringing her killer to justice.”
View More16-Mar-2020Opportune
[ op-er-toon ] ADJECTIVE
OpportuneAppropriate
Occurring or coming at an appropriate time
“I got the job at the mobile store simply by being there at the opportune moment when the manager fired another employee.”
View More14-Mar-2020Rectitude
[ rek-ti-tood ] NOUN
RectitudeBehaviour that is morally correct
“John’s rectitude prevented him from lying to the judge about his actions.”
View More13-Mar-2020Curtail
[ ker-teyl ] VERB
CurtailReduce in extent or quantity
Impose a restriction on someone
“The court curtailed the property rights of Mr. Sharma as he was not the true owner.”
View More12-Mar-2020Erudite
[ er-yoo-dahyt ] ADJECTIVE
EruditeCharacterized by great knowledge
Well-educated
"An erudite professor was awarded for his contribution in laser physics."
View More11-Mar-2020Fortify
[ fawr-tuh-fahy ] VERB
FortifyTo protect or strengthen against attack
To strengthen mentally or morally
To increase the effectiveness of, as by additional ingredients
“Vitamins are added to food to fortify it and make it healthier.”
View More10-Mar-2020Instant
[ in-stuhnt ] NOUN, ADJECTIVE
InstantAdjective : Immediate
Noun : Moment
"He became an instant celebrity with the launch of his first movie."
View More09-Mar-2020thwart
[ thwawrt ] NOUN, VERB, ADJECTIVE
thwartVerb : To prevent someone from accomplishing a purpose
Noun : A seat across a boat, especially one used by a rower
Adjective : Passing or lying crosswise or across
"The wall has been built using broken bottles to thwart intrusion of outsiders."
View More08-Mar-2020Innuendo
[ in-yoo-en-doh ] NOUN
InnuendoAn indirect intimation about a person or thing, especially of a disparaging or derogatory nature.
(Law) The explanation and elucidation of the words alleged to be defamatory.
The report released by an NGO was based on rumours, speculation, and innuendo.
View More07-Mar-2020Adhere
[ ad-heer ] VERB
AdhereConform to or follow rules exactly
To stay attached
"The students who did not adhere to the teacher's order were sent outside the class."
View More06-Mar-2020Fury
[ fyoor-ee ] NOUN
FuryUnrestrained or violent anger, rage, passion
Violence
“Maya became a fury when she was accused of murdering her own father.”
View More05-Mar-2020Inordinate
[ in-awr-dn-it ] ADJECTIVE
Inordinateunusually or disproportionately large
not within proper or reasonable limits
“The inordinate desire leads one to nowhere.”
View More04-Mar-2020Implore
[ im-plawr ] VERB
ImploreBeg someone desperately to do something
"She implored her husband to change his mind regarding their divorce."
View More03-Mar-2020Ruckus
[ ruhk-uhs ] NOUN
RuckusA row or commotion
A heated controversy
"The students are raising a ruckus in class, making the teacher upset."
View More02-Mar-2020Combustible
[ kuhm-buhs-tuh-buhl ] NOUN, ADJECTIVE
CombustibleAdjective : Capable of catching fire and burning
Noun : A flammable substance
“The government prohibited the movement of trucks carrying combustibles through the new tunnel.”
View More01-Mar-2020Embed
[ em-bed ] VERB
EmbedTo fix into a surrounding mass
To enclose
“He plucked out the thorn embedded in her thumb.”
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Morose
[ muh-rohs ] ADJECTIVE28-Feb-2020Perpetrate
[ pur-pi-treyt ] VERB
PerpetrateTo commit
To do in a poor or tasteless manner
“My neighbor was involved in planning to perpetrate a kidnapping.”
View More27-Feb-2020Adversary
[ ad-ver-ser-ee ] NOUN
AdversaryA person or group that opposes or attacks
Contestant
“Richa sees Anushka as her main adversary in the singing competition.”
View More26-Feb-2020Miniscule
[ min-uh-skyool ] ADJECTIVE
MinisculeTiny or very small
“The miniscule amounts of pesticides present in foods that you eat can damage the entire nervous system.”
View More25-Feb-2020Expose
[ ik-spohz ] VERB
ExposeTo lay open to danger, attack
To reveal or disclose something
“The highly volatile substances shall not be exposed to the Sun.”
View More24-Feb-2020Putative
[ pyoo-tuh-tiv ] ADJECTIVE
PutativeCommonly believed
Reputed
“The putative businessman was present at the wedding ceremony of Trisha and Alok.”
View More23-Feb-2020Strident
[ strahyd-nt ] ADJECTIVE
StridentMaking or having a harsh sound
Having a shrill, irritating quality or character
“The song ended with a strident guitar, to let know that something new is coming next.”
View More22-Feb-2020Quest
[ kwest ] NOUN, VERB
QuestNoun : A search made in order to find something
Verb : To seek
“His quest for truth led him to find some strong evidence against the culprit.”
View More21-Feb-2020Blench
[ blench ] VERB
BlenchTo shrink
To make or become pale or white
“Raju neither blenched nor lost his temper during the investor’s meet.”
View More20-Feb-2020Stumble
[ stuhm-buhl ] NOUN, VERB
StumbleNoun : A moral lapse or error
Verb : To walk or go unsteadily
To give pause to
Trip
“The sudden weakness in Josie’s legs made her stumble, and she fell heavily on the ground.”
View More19-Feb-2020Plethora
[ pleth-er-uh ] NOUN
PlethoraA large or excessive amount of something
"The journalists wrote a plethora of articles within hours of the independence of India."
View More18-Feb-2020Ascribe
[ uh-skrahyb ] VERB
AscribeRegard something as being due to a cause
To attribute or think of as belonging, as a quality or characteristic
The doctors ascribed the baby's condition to guardian negligence but the tests showed that he did not have a major disease.
View More17-Feb-2020Afflict
[ uh-flikt ] VERB
AfflictCause or become hurt
To distress with mental or bodily pain
"The old woman is afflicted with arthritis and, therefore, could not walk longer."
View More16-Feb-2020Engrave
[ en-greyv ] VERB
EngraveCarve letters or designs into
To impress deeply
“The shopkeeper engraved the initials of the child on the ring for free.”
View More15-Feb-2020Oppressive
[ uh-pres-iv ] ADJECTIVE
OppressiveBurdensome
Causing discomfort by being excessive
“The people in Arizona suffer from the oppressive heat in the summer months.”
View More14-Feb-2020Repentance
[ ri-pen-tuhns ] NOUN
RepentanceFeeling bad for past action
“The prisoner thought that his repentance would save him from capital punishment.”
View More13-Feb-2020Scalding
[ skowld-ing ] ADJECTIVE
ScaldingVery Hot or Burning
Intense and painful
“The waiter unknowingly handed over the scalding cup of coffee to the customer, thus burning his hand.”
View More12-Feb-2020Condemnation
[ kon-dem-ney-shuhn ] NOUN
CondemnationBlaming
Conviction
“The US justified the condemnation of war to maintain its hegemony.”
View More11-Feb-2020Elated
[ ih-ley-tid ] ADJECTIVE
ElatedVery happy
“Apoorva was so elated on her wedding day that she forgot to wear her footwear.”
View More10-Feb-2020Nastiness
[ nas-tee-nes ] NOUN
NastinessThe quality of being bad or very unpleasant
“The nastiness of politics did not attract aspiring youths.”
View More09-Feb-2020Malevolent
[ muh-lev-uh-luhnt ] ADJECTIVE
MalevolentHateful
Wishing evil or harm to others
"Shashank should not justify his malevolent act to get rid of punishment."
View More08-Feb-2020Tempestuous
[ tem-pes-choo-uhs ] ADJECTIVE
TempestuousCharacterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion
Violent or stormy
"The tempestuous ocean is indicating the occurrence of any hazardous event very soon."
View More07-Feb-2020Torpor
[ tawr-per ] NOUN
TorporState of physical or mental inactivity
"After eating heavy lunch, John fell into the state of torpor."
View More06-Feb-2020Aghast
[ uh-gast ] ADJECTIVE
AghastFilled with horror or shock
"Sam stood aghast at the sight of the bus drowning into the river."
View More05-Feb-2020Indolence
[ in-del-uhns ] NOUN
IndolenceAvoidance of activity or exertion
Laziness
"The indolence of camp life did not suit some army personnel as it did young children."
View More04-Feb-2020Hackneyed
[ hak-need ] ADJECTIVE
HackneyedCliched, Tired
Having been overused
"Every teacher addressed Anu with some hackneyed compliment."
View More03-Feb-2020Intercalate
[ in-tur-kuh-leyt ] VERB
IntercalateTo interpolate
To insert an extra day or month in the calendar"The rule to intercalate a day in every fourth year has been ruled out."
View More02-Feb-2020Riposte
[ ri-pohst ] NOUN
RiposteA quick, sharp turn in speech or action
Counterstroke"Shalu made a brilliant riposte to an insult done by her brother."
View More01-Feb-2020Cant
[ kant ] PRONOUN
CantVerb : To talk hypocritically
Noun : A sudden movement that tilts or overturnsThe unique vocabulary used by a specific group of people
"Political leaders always cant about world peace."
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Affiliate
[ uh-fil-ee-eyt ] NOUN, VERB
AffiliateVerb : To officially attach or connect with some organisation
Noun : A branch organisation; (Commerce) A subsidiary"Shruti does not want to affiliate herself with any political party."
View More30-Jan-2020Taciturn
[ tas-i-turn ] ADJECTIVE29-Jan-2020Overtly
[ oh-vurt-lee ] ADVERB
OvertlyOpenly; Clearly
“The government has been overtly training and funding troops for more than a year.”
View More28-Jan-2020Copse
[ kops ] NOUN
CopseA small group of trees
“The children in the village loved to visit the copse by the river.”
View More27-Jan-2020Quotidian
[ kwoh-tid-ee-uhn ] NOUN, ADJECTIVE
QuotidianAdjective : Customary; Daily
Noun : Something recurring daily
“Sam has no permanent solution for our quotidian problems.”
View More26-Jan-2020Glom
[ glom ] NOUN, VERB
GlomVerb: To steal ; To grab or catch
Noun: A look or glimpse
"Come over here and glom the view of the river from this window."
View More25-Jan-2020Proposition
[ prop-uh-zish-uh n ] NOUN, VERB
PropositionNoun : The act of suggesting something
Verb : To propose a plan
Sachin did not accept the general proposition.
View More24-Jan-2020Contravene
[ kon-truh-veen ] VERB
ContraveneTo be in conflict with
To violate or infringe
Sheela said that this would not contravene any building regulations or safety guidelines.
View More23-Jan-2020Forthwith
[ fawr-with ] ADVERB
ForthwithImmediately, without any delay
He forthwith became an active member of the political party after he was introduced to top leaders.
View More22-Jan-2020Scant
[ skant ] VERB, ADJECTIVE, ADVERB
ScantAdjective : Barely sufficient in quantity or limited
Verb : diminish
Adverb : scarcely, barely
He was treated with scant respect by his neighbours.
View More21-Jan-2020Aisle
[ ahyl ] NOUN
AisleA walkway between or along sections of seats
Luggage spilled into the aisle as the driver pressed the brakes.
View More20-Jan-2020Sozzled
[ soz-uhld ] ADJECTIVE
Sozzled(Informal) Drunk
"The actor was sozzled still, he gave the most memorable performance."
View More19-Jan-2020Mayhem
[ may-uh m ] NOUN
MayhemRandom or deliberate violence
A state of rowdy disorder
"Someone broke into his house, and some mayhem followed."
View More18-Jan-2020Inflict
[ in-flikt ] VERB
InflictTo deal or deliver
To impose
"I won't inflict myself on you today as I know you are too busy."
View More17-Jan-2020Desecrate
[ des i-kreyt ] NOUN
DesecrateTo divert from a sacred purpose
To treat with sacrilege or violence
"It's a crime to desecrate the country's flag."
View More16-Jan-2020Tedium
[ tee-dee-uhm ] NOUN
TediumDullness, Monotony
"Listen to the soothing music to ease the tedium of seeing traffic jams daily."
View More15-Jan-2020Exult
[ ig-zuhlt ] VERB
ExultBe joyful
Boast
"The children were taught to exult over small victories and move forward through defeats."
View More14-Jan-2020Dreaded
[ dred-ed ] NOUN, VERB
DreadedVerb: Anticipate with horror
Noun: Great fear
"Shyam dreaded that his teacher would find out that he cheated in the exam."
View More13-Jan-2020Fruition
[ froo-ish-uhn ] NOUN
FruitionAttainment of anything desired
"We are expecting that our plans come to fruition soon."
View More12-Jan-2020Credence
[ kreed-ns ] NOUN
CredenceBelief as to the truth of something
“Many Politicians have lost their credence with the public.”
View More11-Jan-2020Ransack
[ ran-sak ] VERB
RansackTo Search thoroughly
To search through for plunder
“Raju ransacked his closet, looking for something to wear, and it just doesn't appear!”
View More10-Jan-2020Alacrity
[ uh-lak-ri-tee ] NOUN
AlacrityCheerful readiness
Liveliness
"Shanoo accepted the invitation to a party with alacrity, even before knowing the venue."
View More09-Jan-2020Elusive
[ ih-loo-siv ] ADJECTIVE
ElusiveDifficult to find, achieve or remember
"The student was unable to recall the elusive equation during his exam."
View More08-Jan-2020Ordain
[ awr-deyn ] VERB
OrdainTo command or order
To enact by law
“The Supreme Court ordained death sentence for the rape accused in the Nirbhaya case.”
View More07-Jan-2020Revile
[ ri-vahyl ] VERB
RevileTo criticize someone in an abusive or insulting manner
"The party tend to revile it's losing candidate and cherish the winning one."
View More06-Jan-2020Sagging
[ sag-ing ] NOUN
SaggingDeclining or Becoming weaker
Sinking downward by weight or pressure
“Anshul maintained that his sagging performance would not affect the sales of the company.”
View More05-Jan-2020Enthralling
[ en-thrawl-ing ] VERB, ADJECTIVE
EnthrallingAdjective : Holding the attention completely
Verb : To fill with overwhelming emotion
“The prince lost himself by the enthralling voice of the singer.”
View More04-Jan-2020Hostility
[ ho-stil-i-tee ] NOUN
HostilityUnfriendliness
"There is serious hostility between America and Iran due to their conflicting interests."
View More03-Jan-2020Inscrutable
[ in-skroo-tuh-buhl ] ADJECTIVE
InscrutableNot easily understood
Incapable of being analyzed
“One cannot predict the inscrutable depths of the ocean.”
View More02-Jan-2020Assuage
[ uh-sweyz ] VERB
AssuageTo make an unpleasant feeling less intense
To satisfy a desire
“The government did nothing to assuage the fears of the public regarding the new rules being imposed.”
View More01-Jan-2020Entwine
[ en-twahyn ] VERB - December 2019
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Outstrip
[ out-strip ] VERB
OutstripTo exceed
To get ahead or leave behind in any competition"If Shailendra wants to outstrip the competition, he needs to work out at the gym."
View More30-Dec-2019Clampdown
[ klamp-doun ] NOUN
ClampdownA harsh attempt to supress something
"The clampdown on media has raised concerns among the journalists in the country."
29-Dec-2019Sputter
[ spuht-er ] NOUN, VERB
SputterVerb: To make explosive sizzling sounds; To emit particles forcibly or explosively
Noun: Incoherent utterance
"Shivani continue to sputter up and down, without fully recovering."
View More28-Dec-2019Propel
[ pruh-pel ] VERB
PropelPush something forwards
To impel or urge onward
“Mr. Singh used the social media platform to propel himself to the ministry.”
View More27-Dec-2019Obdurate
[ ob-dyoo-rit ] ADJECTIVE
ObdurateStubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion
Unmoved by pity or persuasion
“The judge was obdurate in his decision to give a death sentence to the rape accused.”
View More26-Dec-2019Swathe
[ sweyth ] NOUN, VERB
SwatheVerb: To wrap or bind
Noun: A band of linen or the like in which something is wrapped
"The doctor swathes the wound with a bandage to stop bleeding."
View More25-Dec-2019Paranoia
[ par-uh-noi-uh ] NOUN
Paranoia(Psychiatry) It is a feeling that people around you are acting against you, even though there's no proof that it's true.
Baseless or excessive suspicion of the motive of others.
"Samar is not admitting that his fears are just paranoia."
View More24-Dec-2019Haul
[ hawl ] NOUN, VERB
HaulVerb: To pull or draw with force
Noun: A strong pull or tug
"The horse hauled the cart away towards the old house."
View More23-Dec-2019Usher
[ uhsh-er ] NOUN
UsherNoun: A person who shows people to their seats, especially in a theater or at wedding
Verb: Cause or mark the start of something
"Philip felt insulted when he was compelled to usher Samuel to a waiting room."
View More22-Dec-2019Grim
[ grim ] ADJECTIVE
GrimVery serious
Unattractive
"The grim shelter house looks like a haunted place for small children."
View More21-Dec-2019Reproach
[ ri-prohch ] NOUN, VERB
ReproachVerb: To blame someone
Noun: Expression of disappointment
"Nitin gave his wife a look of reproach after she scolded the child for not completing the task."
View More20-Dec-2019Impair
[ im-pair ] VERB
ImpairTo make or cause to make worse
To diminish in ability
"It is not good to drive while you are drunk as alcohol consumption impairs your judgement."
View More19-Dec-2019Whammy
[ wam-ee ] NOUN
Whammy(Informal) An event with a powerful and unpleasant effect
Bad luck
“The flood, along with food inflation, is a double whammy to the people living in coastal regions.”
View More18-Dec-2019Versify
[ vur-suh-fahy ] VERB
VersifyTo relate something in verse
To convert some writing into metrical form
"It was never asked to simply versify the ideas of a poet, you were supposed to do extensive research regarding this."
View More17-Dec-2019Impugn
[ im-pyoon ] VERB16-Dec-2019Worrisome
[ wur-ee-suhm ] ADJECTIVE
WorrisomeCausing anxiety or concern
"The worrisome report is that there is a little lesion in his brain."
View More15-Dec-2019Precarious
[ pri-kair-ee-uhs ] ADJECTIVE
PrecariousDependent on chance
Exposed to or involving danger
"He was living a precarious life being on an island with a few resources."
View More14-Dec-2019Behemoth
[ bih-hee-muhth ] NOUN
BehemothAny creature or thing of monstrous size or power
"The new missile inducted into the army is a behemoth."
View More13-Dec-2019Curfew
[ kur-fyoo ] NOUN
CurfewA regulation requiring people to remain indoors between specified hours, typically at night
A regulation requiring a person to be home at a certain prescribed time, as imposed by a parent on a child
"In Guwahati, the protesters defied a curfew, torching cars and burning tires."
View More12-Dec-2019Torpid
[ tawr-pid ] ADJECTIVE
TorpidDormant, as a hibernating animal
Mentally or physically inactive
"Missy sat in a torpid state after a sleepless night."
View More11-Dec-2019Divisive
[ dih-vahy-siv ] ADJECTIVE
DivisiveTending to cause disagreement or hostility between people.
“The NGO officials could not approve the bill as they were stuck with the divisive issue of dowry.”
View More10-Dec-2019Delighted
[ dih-layh-tid ] ADJECTIVE
DelightedFeeling or showing great pleasure
"Suman saw a delighted smile on her daughter's face after she gave her a barbie doll."
View More09-Dec-2019Amplify
[ am-pluh-fahy ] VERB
AmplifyTo clarify by expanding
To make larger, greater, or stronger
“Mahima organized various seminars to amplify the voices of women in the country.”
View More08-Dec-2019Transpose
[ trans-pohz ] VERB
TransposeTo change the relative position, order or sequence of
(Mathematics) to interchange rows and columns in a matrix
“You can transpose the paintings to give a perfect appearance on the wall.”
View More07-Dec-2019Affix
[ af-iks ] NOUN, VERB
AffixVerb: to put or add on; to fasten, join, or attach
Noun: something that is joined or attached"The last step is to affix your signature to the application form, and you are ready for submitting it.”
View More06-Dec-2019Hurtle
[ hur-tl ] VERB
Hurtleto rush violently
move with great speed
"The plane seems to hurtle towards the runway despite the pilot controlling it."
View More05-Dec-2019Bewhiskered
[ bih-hwis-kerd ] ADJECTIVE
BewhiskeredBearded
"A roughly dressed, bewhiskered beggar sat on the footpath to eat the bread given by a small girl."
View More04-Dec-2019Incognito
[ in-kog-nee-toh ] ADJECTIVE, ADVERB
Incognitohaving one's true identity concealed.
"Sanjana was able to compete in men's singles javelin throw event because she remained incognito throughout the tournament."
View More03-Dec-2019Douse
[ dous ] VERB
DouseTo extinguish
To splash water or other liquid on
Drench
" Douse the clothes with some lemon juice to remove the stains."View More02-Dec-2019Protract
[ proh-trakt ] VERB
ProtractTo extend the duration of
(Anatomy) To extend or protrude
“The authority decided not to protract the power project beyond 31st December 2019.”
View More01-Dec-2019Exacerbate
[ ig-zas-er-beyt ] VERB
ExacerbateTo increase the severity or bitterness of something“Rising levels of air pollution will exacerbate the ill-effects of climate change.”
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Precursory
[ pri-kur-ser ] NOUN
PrecursoryA person or thing that comes before another of the same kind(Biology) A cell or tissue that gives rise to a variant, specialized, or more mature form.“The dark cloud in the sky is the precursor of an upcoming storm.”
View More29-Nov-2019Cranny
[ kran-ee ] NOUN
Crannya small, narrow opening in a wall, rock, etc.
"Sameera searched every nook and cranny for the missing ring at the party."
View More28-Nov-2019Avocation
[ av-uh-key-shuhn ] NOUN
Avocationsomething a person does in addition to a principal occupation, especially for pleasure
" Jassi incurred heavy losses due to his avocation of investing in share market."
View More27-Nov-2019Carouse
[ kuh-rouz ] NOUN, VERB
CarouseVerb: To drink deeply and frequently
Noun: A noisy, lively drinking party
“Tony carouse before the final match. Therefore, the coach suspended him from the team.”
View More26-Nov-2019Obfuscate
[ ob-fuh-skeyt ] VERB
ObfuscateTo confuse or bewilder someoneUnclear“The home loan papers are filled with such terminologies that tend to obfuscate the loanee.”
View More25-Nov-2019Controvert
[ kon-truh-vurt ] VERB
ControvertTo argue againstDebate, discuss“The students are not supposed to controvert the theory about which they have not studied anything before.”
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