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Vocab (1-100)
1). AMBIVALENT (Adjective) (feys tqys Hkookyk) Example: She took umbrage at his remarks.
Definition: having mixed feelings or being 8). SERENDIPITY (Noun) (vkdfLed ykHk)
uncertain about how you feel. Definition: the oc c urrenc e and
Synonyms: equivocal, unsure, indecisive, development of events by chance in a happy
irresolute or beneficial way.
Example: Some loved her, some hated her, Synonyms: fluke, good fortune, windfall
few were ambivalent about her. Example: Technical innovation may be the
result of pure serendipity.
2). FORSAKE (Verb) (R;kx nsuk)
9). QUAINT (Adjective) (vuks[kk] fujkyk)
Definition: to abandon or leave somebody/
Definition: attractive in an unusual or old-
something.
fashioned way.
Synonyms: desert, quit, renounce
Synonyms: bizarre, peculiar, whimsical
Example: He made it clear to his wife that
Example: His gentle courtesy and quaint
he would never forsake her.
speech won my heart.
3). IMPUDENT (Adjective) (fuyZTt] csgn
w k) 10). TRUCULENT (Adjective) (mxz)
Definition: rude, not showing respect for Definition: tending to argue or become
other people angry; slightly aggressive
Synonyms: impertinent, insolent, uncouth Synonyms: defiant, an tagonistic ,
Example: He is such an impudent child that belligerent, pugnacious, bellicose

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he has been rusticated from his school. Example: Why are you in such a truculent
INEPT (Adjective) (vdq'ky)

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4). mood that you want to argue with
everyone today?

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Definition: having or showing no skill;
11). INTRACTABLE (adjective) (gBh] vfM;y)

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clumsy.
Synonyms: inc ompetent, maladroit, Definition: hard to control or deal with.

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amateurish Synonyms: unmanageable, uncontrollable,

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Example: George is socially inept and ungovernable, out of control.

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uncomfortable in the presence of women. Example: Unemployment is proving to be

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an intractable problem.
5). NOVICE (Verb) (ukSflf[k;k)
12). DELINEATE (Verb) (o.kZu djuk)

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Definition: a person who is new and has
little or no experience. Definition: to describe, draw or explain
something in detail
Synonyms: beginner, learner, neophyte
Synonyms: set forth, outline, depict,
Example: He is a complete novice in foreign
portray.
affairs.
Example: The law should delineate and
6). SALIENT (Adjective) (ize[
q k] eq[;) prohibit behaviour whic h is socially
Definition: most noticeable or important. abhorrent.
Synonyms: princ ipal, major, c hief, 13). ASCETIC (adjective) (;ksxh] laU;klh)
primary, notable Definition: avoiding physical pleasures
Example: She began to summarize the and living a simple life, often for religious
salient features of the proposal. reasons.
7). UMBRAGE (Noun) (ukjkt gksuk) Synonyms: austere, self-denying,
abstinent, abstemious.
Definition: To feel offended or annoyed,
often without a good reason Example: Rohan chose to live an ascetic life
because of his strict religious beliefs.
Synonyms: resentment, pique
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14). DAUNT (verb) (Hk;Hkhr djuk) 21). BOISTEROUS (adjective) (dksykgy)

Definition: make (someone) feel Definition: noisy, energetic, and full of life.
intimidated or nervous . Synonyms: exuberant, obstreperous,
Synonyms: disc ourage, dishearten, tempestuous
unnerve. Example: It was a challenge, keeping ten
Example: She was a brave woman but she boisterous seven years old amused.
felt daunted by the task ahead. 22). INVEIGLE (verb) ([kq'kken djuk)
15). IDYLLIC (adjective) (euksgj] je.kh;) Definition: persuade (someone) to do
Definition: peaceful and beautiful; perfect, something by means of deception or
without problems. flattery
Synonyms: ideal, charming, wonderful, Synonyms: cajole, wheedle, coax.
blissful. Example: Her son tried to inveigle her into
Example: The cottage sounds idyllic. giving him the money for a car .
16). BURGEON (verb) (rsth ls c<+uk) 23). SODDEN (adjective) (iwjh rjg Hkhxk gqvk)
Definition: to begin to grow or develop Definition: saturated with liquid, especially
rapidly. water; soaked through.
Synonyms: escalate, accelerate, proliferate. Synonyms: logged, drenched, soggy
Example. Manufacturers are keen to cash Example: The football field was absolutely
in on this burgeoning demand. sodden.

17). ANOMALOUS (adjective) (fu;efo:¼] 24). PERFIDIOUS (adjective) (fo'okl?kkrh)

fof/ ls ckgj) Definition: Unable to be trusted, or

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showing no loyalty
Definition: deviating from what is

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Synonyms: treac herous, dec eitful,
standard, normal, or expected.
traitorous

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Synonyms: abnormal, aberrant,
Example: She described the new criminal

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preternatural.
bill as a perfidious attack on democracy.
Example: They couldn’t find an explanation

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25). CONUNDRUM (noun) (igsyh)

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for the seemingly anomalous results of the

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experiment. Definition: a problem that is difficult to

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deal with.
18). Friable (adjective) (uktqd)

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Synonyms: enigma, puzzle, riddle

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Definition: easily broken into small pieces. Example: The role of clouds is one of the big

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Synonyms: brittle, crumbly. conundrums of climatology.
Example: The soil was friable between her 26). DENOUEMENT (noun) (vafre ifj.kke)
fingers.
Definition: The end of a story, in which
19). PROTEAN (adjective) (ifjorZu'khy) everything is explained, or the end result
Definition: able to change quickly and of a situation.
easily. Synonyms: Epilogue, culmination, finale
Synonyms: versatile, universal, variable. Example: The film's denouement was
unsatisfying and ambiguous.
Example: The protean talents of this
comedian is very great. 27). STOLID (adjective) (Hkkoghu)

20). RECONDITE (adjective) (xqIr) Definition: (of a person) calm and not
showing emotion or excitement (of a thing)
Definition: Not known about or not interesting or attractive.
understood by many people.
Synonyms: impassive, phlegmatic, apathetic
Synonyms: obscure, abstruse, arcane.
Example: She looked up at her stolid
Example: The book is full of recondite employer and wished he would unbend
information. just a little. .
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28). DISSEMBLE (verb) (Ny djuk) 35). APROPOS (adjective) (ds lanHkZ esa)
Definition: To hide your real intentions and Definition: in connection with or related
feelings or the facts to somebody/something
Synonyms: dissimulate, pretend, deceive, Synonyms: pertinent, relevant, apposite
feign Example: Apropos what you said
Example: She is a very honest person who yesterday, I think you made the right
is incapable of dissembling. decision.
29). DILATORY (adjective) (foyEc djuk) 36). RAFFISH (adjective) (ped ned okyk fdUrq
Definition: not acting quickly enough; vÜyhy)
causing delay Definition: not following usual social
Synonyms: tardy, sluggish, languid standards of behavior or appearance,
Example: The government has been dilatory especially in a careless and attractive way
in dealing with the problem of Synonyms: rakish, jaunty, dapper,
unemployment. unconventional
30). GARNER (Verb) (bdB~Bk djuk) Examp le: He h as a c er t ai n raff is h
elegance .
Definition: gather or collect (something,
especially information or approval) 37). VITUPERATE (verb) (frjLdkj djuk)
Synonyms: accumulate, amass, assemble Definition: criticizing in a cruel and and
Example: All the information that we angry way
garnered has been kept on file. Synonyms: revile, opprobrious, contumelious
31). CONTENTIOUS (adjective) (fooknkLin) Example: Rajnish continued giving press
interviews and making vituperative
Definition: likely cause people to disagree.

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comments .
Synonyms: controversial, disputable,
38). DIFFIDENCE (noun) (ladksp)

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debatable
Definition the quality of being shy and not

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Example: She has some very contentious
views on education. confident of your abilities

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Synonyms: shyness, bashfulness,
32). ANTIPATHY (noun) (fo}s"k)

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unassertiveness
Definition: a feeling of strong dislike,

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Example: She overc ame her natural

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opposition or anger.
diffidence and spoke with great frankness.

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Synonyms: antagonism, animosity,
39). FULMINATE (verb) (fuank djuk)

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aversion

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Example: Declarations of racial antipathy Definition: to criticize strongly

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against ethnic minorities will not be Synonyms: rail, rage, rant, bluster
tolerated . Example: He was always fulminating
33). COUNTENANCE (noun) (gko&Hkko) against interference from the government.
Definition: a person's fac e or facial 40). ASSAY (noun) (tk¡puk] ij[k djuk)
expression Definition: to perform an examination on
Synonyms: face, features, physiognomy, a chemical in order to test how pure it is.
aspect Synonyms: evaluation, assessment,
Example: He was of noble countenance. analysis
34). DOGMATIC (adjective) (LorekfHkekuh) Example: New plate was taxed when it was
Definition: being certain that your beliefs brought for assay.
are right and that others should accept 41). TURBID (adjective) (eVeSykiu)
them,without paying attention to evidence Definition: (of liquid) full of mud, dirt, etc.
or other opinions so that you cannot see through it.
Synonyms: opinionated, peremptory,
Synonyms: murky, muddy, cloudy.
assertive, imperative
Example: Several different species of fish
Example: He was strident and dogmatic in
inhabit these turbid shallow waters.
giving his opinions.
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42). ERUDITE (adjective) (fo}ku) 49). APPROBATION (noun) (leFkZu)

Definition: having or showing great Definition: approval or agreement, often
knowledge that is gained from academic given by an official group .
studies. Synonyms: ac c eptanc e, assent,
Synonyms: learned, lettered, scholarly endorsement
Example: She could turn any conversation Example: The council has finally indicated
into an erudite discussion. its approbation of the plans.

43). SATURNINE (adjective) (mnkl) 50). REFRACTORY (adjective) (vfM+;y ftn~nh)

Definition: serious and unfriendly. Definition: not affected by a treatment,

change or process(medical science)
Synonyms: somber, melancholy, sullen
Diffic ult to c ontrol; unwilling to
Example: He is saturnine in temprament.
obey(formal)
44). ABEYANCE (noun) (nqfo/k)
Synonyms: obstinate, intrac table,
Definition: a state of not happening or being recalcitrant
used at present.
Example: This is a chronic and disabling
Synonyms: suspension, dormancy, latency condition that is refractory to treatment.
Example: The project is being held in
51). PIQUE (noun) ([kh>)
abeyance until agreement is reached on
funding it . Definition: a feeling of anger, especially
caused by someone damaging your feeling
45). DIAPHANOUS (adjective) (ikjn'khZ)
of being proud of yourself
Definition: (of cloth) so light and fine that
Synonyms: annoyanc e, resentment,

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you can almost see through it.
exasperate
Synonyms: sheer, filmy, gauzy
Example: When he realized nobody was

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Example: She wore a diaphanous dress of listening to him , he left in a fit of pique.

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pale gold.
52). TURGID (adjective) (iQwyk gqvk] uhjl ys[ku)

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46). EPITOME (noun) (vkn'kZ)
Definition: (of language, writing, etc.) boring,

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Definition: a person or thing that is a complicated, difficult to understand.

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perfect example of a particular quality or

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Swollen; containing more water than usual

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type.
Synonyms: bloated, distended, overinflated

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Synonyms: personification, embodiment,

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paragon Example: He used to make extremely dull,
turgid and frankly boring speeches.

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Example: He is the epitome of the modern
young man. 53). MULTIFARIOUS (adjective) (cgqy] vusd)
47). CASTIGATE (verb) (iQVdkjuk) Definition: Having many varied parts or
aspects.
Definition: reprimand (someone) severely.
Synonyms: diverse, numerous, manifold
Synonyms: rebuke, admonish, chastise,
chide, upbraid Example: The newspaper report detailed
Example: The minister castigated schools the fraudster ’s multifarious business
for falling standards in education. activities.

48). APPREHENSION (noun) (dqN xyr gksus dk 54). TORPOR (noun) (vkyl] lqLrh)

vk'kadk) Definition: The state of not being active

and having no energy or enthusiasm.
Definition: anxiety or fear that something
bad or unpleasant will happen. Synonyms: lethargy, torpidity,
sluggishness
Synonyms: alarm, dread , foreboding
Example: In the heat they sank into a state
Example: There is growing apprehension
of torpor.
that fighting will begin again.
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55). AUDACIOUS (adjective) (fuHkhZd) 62). ACUMEN (noun) (dq'kkxz cqf¼)

Definition: Showing a willingness to take Definition: the ability to make good
surprisingly bold risks. judgements and take quick decisions.
Synonyms: dauntless, stalwart, intrepid, Synonyms: Astuteness, acuity, canniness.
Example: He desc ribed the plan as Example: She has an acumen for handling
ambitious and audacious. finances that far exceeds what one typically
56). TENACITY (noun) (vVyrk) finds in our industry.
Definition: The determination to continue 63). EPHEMERAL (adjective) (vYidkfyd)
what you are doing . Definition: lasting for a very short time.
Synonyms: persistence, perseverance
Synonyms: Transitory, transient, fleeting
Example: They competed with skill and
Example: Fame in the world of rock and
tenacity.
pop is largely ephemeral .
57). APOSTATE (noun) (/eZR;kxh)
64). GARRULOUS (adjective) (okpky)
Definition: A person who renounces a
Definition: excessively talkative, especially
religious or political belief or principle.
on trivial matters.
Synonyms: renegade, recreant, deserter
Synonyms: Talkative, loquacious, gabby.
Example: After 50 years as an apostate, he
returned to the faith. Example: He became positively garrulous
after a few glasses of wine .
58). DISCOMFIT (verb) (cspSu djuk)
65). FETTER (noun) (jksd yxkuk cka/uk)
Definition: to make someone feel
uncomfortable, especially mentally. Definition: To keep someone within limits

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Synonyms: embarrass, abash, disconcert or stop them from making progress.

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Example: He was not notic eably Synonyms: shackles, manacles, handcuffs

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discomfited by the request. Example: He felt fettered by a nine to five

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59). LACONIC (adjective) (laf{kIr) office existence.

Definition: (of a person, speech, or style of 66). INURE (verb) (vH;Lr djuk)

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writing) using very few words.

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Definition: to ac c ustom to ac c ept

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Synonyms: brief, concise, compendious, something undesirable.

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terse

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Synonyms: Harden, indurate, fortify.

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Example: She had a laconic wit. Example: After spending some time on the
60). OSSIFY (verb) (l[r cukuk)

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island they became inured to the hardships.
Definition: to become or make something 67). PEJORATIVE (Adjective) (viekutud)
fixed and unable to change(formal). to
Definition: expressing disapproval, or
become or make something hard like
suggesting that something is not good or is
bone(medical)
of no importance.
Synonyms: harden, stiffen, freeze
Synonyms: Disparaging, derogatory,
Example: Years of easy success had ossified
denigratory.
the company’s thinking and it never faced
Example: Make sure students realize that
up to the challenge of the new technology.
“fat” is a pejorative word.
61). ACCRETION (noun) (vuqof` ¼)
68). TIRADE (noun) (dM+h fuank)
Definition: a gradual increase or growth
by the addition of new layers or parts . Definition: a long, angry speec h of
criticism or accusation.
Synonyms: Accumulation, assemblage,
cumulation. Synonyms: Diatribe, invective, polemic
Example: The fund was increased by the Example: She launched into a tirade of
accretion of new shareholders. abuse against politicians .
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69). YOKE (noun) (ukFkuk] nklrk) 76). DESICCATE (Verb) (lq[kk nsuk)
Definition: a wooden crosspiece that is Definition: remove the moisture from
fastened over the necks of two animals and (something), typically in order to preserve it.
attached to the plough or cart that they are Synonyms: dried, dehydrated, parch
to pull. An oppressive agency(servitude, Example: Intensive farming has desiccated
bondage). the land.
Synonyms: connect, concatenate, slavery. 77). PELLUCID (adjective) (Li"V)
Example: The horses were loosened from Definition: very clear and shining.
the yoke. Synonyms: limpid, crystalline, transparent
70). ABYSMAL (adjective) (cgqr gh [kjkc) Example: The light was so pellucid , so
dazzling that she reac hed for her
Definition: extremely bad or of a very low
sunglasses.
standard
78). PARIAH (noun) (vNwr)
Synonyms: dreadful, awful, terrible
Definition: A person who is not acceptable
Example : The council has an abysmal
to society and is avoided by everyone .
record of education.
Synonyms: outcast, leper, reject, exile
71). TAWDRY (adjective) (fn[kkoVh] Hk|k) Example: I was treated like a pariah for the
Definition: looking bright and attractive rest of the journey.
but in fact cheap and of low quality. 79). AILMENT (noun) (jksx)
Synonyms: gaudy, flashy, garish, Definition: an illness, typically a minor one.
meretricious Synonyms: disease, sickness, malady
Example: Their ugly front garden and tacky, Example: I got all the usual childhood
tawdry lights fail to reflect our village ailments.

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image.. 80). TACITURN (adjective) (vYiHkk"kh)

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72). DROSS (noun) (csdkj) Definition: tending not to speak much.

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Definition: something regarded as Synonyms: untalkative, reserved, reticent,

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worthless; rubbish. Example: After such gatherings she would
Synonyms: junk, chaff, draff, detritus be taciturn and morose.

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Example: So much of what’s on TV is pure 81). PERFUNCTORY (adjective) (ykijokgh ls

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dross. fd;k x;k)

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73). ARDOUR (noun) (mRlkg) Definition: Done quickly without taking

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Definition: great enthusiasm or love. care or interest.
Synonyms: avidity, fervour, zeal, Synonyms: c ursory, superfic ial,

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unconcerned
Example: His revolutionary ardour was an
Example: They only made a perfunctory
example to his follower.
effort.
74). INSOUCIANT (adjective) (csfiQØ)
82). TRANSIENT (adjective) (vYidkfyd)
Definition: showing a c asual lack of
Definition: lasting only for a short time;
concern impermanent.
Synonyms: nonc halant, unruffled, Synonyms: transitory, ephemeral, fleeting
unconcerned
Example: A glass of whisky has only a
Example: He sometime seems insouciant to
transient warming effect.
the point of carelessness.
83). REPROBATE (noun) (iFkHkz"V O;fDr)
75). DULCET (adjective) (Jqfre/qj)
Definition: a person of bad character and
Definition: (especially of sound) sweet and
habits.
soothing.
Synonyms: mellifluous , euphonious, Synonyms: sc oundrel, profligate,
mellow miscreant
Example: I thought I recognized your dulcet Example: Every time I see you, you are
tones. drunk, you old reprobate!
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84). LIBERTINE (noun) (O;fHkpkjh) 91). GARRULITY (Noun) (ckrwuhiu)

Definition: a person, especially a man, who Definition: exc essive talkativeness,
freely indulges in sensual pleasures especially on trivial matters.
without regard to moral principles. Synonyms: garrulousness, loquac ity,
Synonyms: philanderer, promiscuous, verbosity,
rake Example: They were irritated by his
ungovernable garrulity.
Example: His image as an unbridled
libertine is a total myth. 92). ARRANT (Adjective) (fupys nj~ts dk)
Definition: used to emphasize how bad
85). TRACTABLE (adjective) (fou;'khy)
something is
Definition: easily dealt with, controlled, or
Synonyms: outright, vile, gross
persuaded.
Example: He dismissed the rumours as
Synonyms: obedient, tame, manageable ‘arrant nonsense’
Example: He could easily manage his
93). CONSEQUENTIAL (Adjective) (fu"d"kZ)
tractable younger brother .
Definition: following as a result or effect.
86). SEDULOUS (adjective) (ifjJeh) Synonyms: subsequent, resulting, ensuing
Definition: careful and using a lot of effort. Example: The report discusses a number
Synonyms: diligent, assiduous, industrious of consequential matters that are yet to be
Example: It was agreed that the few decided.
students sedulous enough to read the book 94). ATTENUATE (Verb) (de djuk)
deserved top marks for diligence. Definition: reduce the force, effect, or value

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87). INTREPID (adjective) (fuMj) of.
Synonyms: weaken , reduce, enfeeble,

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Definition: extremely brave and showing
enervate
no fear of dangerous situations.

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Example: Her intolerance was attenuated

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Synonyms: stalwart, daring, valiant
by an unexpected liberalism.
Example: Traders and missionaries often
95). PRECARIOUS (Adjective) ([krukd] tksf[ke

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proved themselves to be intrepid explorers.

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88). MOROSE (adjective) (fpM+fpM+k)

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Definition: (of a situation) not safe or
Definition: sullen and ill-tempered.

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certain; dangerous

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Synonyms: gloomy, melancholy, mournful
Synonyms: dubious, insecure, perilous

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Example: Why are you so morose these
Example: The museum is in a financially
days?
precarious position.
89). DEMUR (verb) (vkifÙk)
96). ENERVATE (Verb) (cgyhu cukuk)
Definition: to express disagreement or
Definition: make (someone) feel drained of
refuse to do something.
energy or vitality.
Synonyms: object, refuse, disagree
Synonyms: exhaust, fatigue, weary,
Example: The lawyer requested a break in devitalize
the court case , but the judge demurred.
Example: The scorching sun enervated her.
90). EQUIPOISE (noun) (larqfyr)
97). EQUIVOCATE (Verb) (VkyeVksy djuk)
Definition: a situation in which things are
Definition: use ambiguous language so as
perfectly balanced .
to conceal the truth or avoid committing
Synonyms: equilibrium, stability, oneself.
steadiness
Synonyms: prevaricate, evasive, dodge
Example: This wine represents a
Example: Linc oln hated slavery but
marvellous equipoise of power and
equivocated in public statements about
elegance.
racial inequality.
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98). ASSIDUOUS (Adjective) (ifjJeh) Example: Shareholders are blaming the

Definition: showing hard work, care, and company’s problem on the lassitude of the
attention to detail. CEO.

Synonyms: diligent, meticulous, sedulous 100).SYCOPHANT (Noun) (pkiywlh)

Example: The government has been Definition: a person who acts obsequiously
assiduous in the fight against inflation . towards someone important in order to
gain advantage.
99). LASSITUDE (Noun) (HkdkoV)
Synonyms: fawner, parasite, henchman
Definition: physical or mental tiredness
Example: The Prime Minister is surrounded
Synonyms: lethargy, languor,
by sycophants.
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