Important Monthly English Vocabulary PDF - January 2018

Important Monthly English Vocabulary PDF | January 2018 | Based on “The Hindu”
1st Jan 2018 Definition: (of an event or circumstance) portend a

good or bad outcome
1). Perpetrators (Noun) Synonyms: bode; portend, herald, be a sign of, be an
Definition: a person who carries out a harmful, illegal, indication of, be a warning of, warn of
or immoral act Usage: the end of the cold war seemed to augur well
Synonyms: criminal, offender, felon
Usage: the perpetrators of this horrific crime must be 8). Deception (Noun)
brought to justice Definition: the action of deceiving someone
Synonyms: deceit, deceitfulness, duplicity, double-
2). Agonizingly (Adjective) dealing, fraud
Definition: Causing extreme worry Usage: obtaining property by deception
Synonyms: badly, vigorously, severely, arduously
Usage: She went through an agonizing few weeks 9). Dodgy (Adjective)
waiting for the test results Definition: of low quality
Synonyms: second-rate, third-rate, substandard, low-
3). Fudging (Verb) grade, low-quality
Definition: present or deal with (something) in a Usage: Spurs' dodgy defence had thrown away a 2-0
vague or inadequate way, especially so as to conceal lead
the truth or mislead.
Synonyms: evade, dodge, skirt, avoid, duck, shift 10).Allegation (Noun)
ground about Definition: a claim or assertion that someone has done
Usage: the authorities have fudged the issue something illegal or wrong, typically one made
without proof.
4). Affluent (Adjective) Synonyms:
Definition: (especially of a group or area) having a claim, assertion, declaration, statement, proclamation,
great deal of money; wealthy contention, argument, affirmation
Synonyms: wealthy, rich, prosperous, opulent, well Usage: he made allegations of corruption against the
off, moneyed, cash rich administration
Usage: the affluent societies of the western world
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5). Anonymises (Verb) 11). Humoured (Verb)
Definition: remove identifying particulars or details Definition: comply with the wishes of (someone) in
from (something, especially medical test results) for order to keep them content, however unreasonable
statistical or other purposes. such wishes might be.
Synonyms: testing, analyzing, finding Synonyms: indulge, pander to, yield to, bow to, cater
Usage: anonymized testing of routine blood samples to, give way to, give in to
Usage: she was always humouring him to prevent
6). Stifle (Verb) trouble
Definition: make (someone) unable to breathe
properly; suffocate 12). Churn (Verb)
Synonyms: suffocate, choke, asphyxiate Definition: move or cause to move about vigorously
Usage: those in the streets were stifled by the fumes Synonyms: heave, boil, swirl, toss, seethe, foam, froth
Usage: beneath the ship the sea churned
7). Augurs (Verb)
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13). Verdicts (Noun) 19). Scrutiny (Noun)

Definition: a decision on an issue of fact in a civil or Definition: critical observation or examination
criminal case or an inquest. Synonyms: inspection, survey, scan, study, perusal
Synonyms: Usage: every aspect of local government was placed
judgement, adjudication, adjudgement, decision, findin under scrutiny
g, ruling, resolution
Usage: the jury returned a verdict of not guilty 20). Caveat (Noun)
Definition: a warning or proviso of specific
14). Messiah (Noun) stipulations, conditions, or limitations
Definition: a leader regarded as the saviour of a Synonyms:
particular country, group, or cause warning, caution, admonition, monition, red
Synonyms: son of Man, lord flag, alarm bells
Usage: the club's supporters have been tempted to Usage: there are a number of caveats which concern
regard him as a messiah rather than a manager the validity of the assessment results
15). Charisma (Noun) 3rd Jan 2018

Definition: compelling attractiveness or charm that 21). Overhaul (Verb)
can inspire devotion in others. Definition: take apart (a piece of machinery or
Synonyms: charm, presence, aura, personality, force equipment) in order to examine it and repair it if
of personality, strength of character necessary
Usage: he has tremendous charisma and stage Synonyms: service, maintain, repair, mend, fix
presence up, patch up, rebuild, renovate
Usage: the steering box was recently overhauled
16).Catapult (Verb)
Definition: hurl or launch (something) with or as if
with a catapult. 22). Rein (Noun)
Synonyms: propel, launch, hurl, hurtle, fling, send Definition: check or guide by pulling
flying, send, let fly Synonyms: restrain, check, curb, constrain, hold
Usage: the explosion catapulted the car 30 yards back, keep in check
along the road Usage: He reined in his horse and waited
17). Spurious (Adjective) 23). Rationale (Noun)

Definition: not being what it purports to be; false or Definition: a set of reasons or a logical basis for a
fake course of action or belief
Synonyms: bogus, fake, not genuine, specious, Synonyms: reasoning, thinking, (logical) basis, logic,
false, factitious, counterfeit, fraudulent, trumped-up grounds, sense
Usage: separating authentic and spurious claims Usage: He explained the rationale behind the change
18). Scams (Noun) 24). Bolster (Verb)

Definition: a dishonest scheme; a fraud. Definition: support or strengthen
Synonyms: fraud, swindle, fraudulent scheme, racket, Synonyms: strengthen, support, reinforce, make
trick, diddle stronger, boost, fortify
Usage: an insurance scam Usage: the fall in interest rates is starting to bolster
confidence
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25). Licentiate (Noun) 31). Tranche (Noun)
Definition: the holder of a certificate of competence to Definition: A portion of something, especially money
practise a particular profession Synonyms: share, slice, piece
Synonyms: holder, master, degree holder Usage: They released the first tranche of the loan
Usage: licentiates in ‘Aerial Survey Photography and
Photogrammetry 32). Anxieties (Noun)
Definition: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease
26). Paucity (Noun) about something with an uncertain outcome
Definition: the presence of something in only small or Synonyms: worry, concern, apprehension,
insufficient quantities or amounts apprehensiveness, consternation, uneasiness, unease,
Synonyms: Poverty, famine, insufficient fearfulness
Usage: a paucity of information Usage: He felt a surge of anxiety
27). Derailed (Verb) 33). Agitation (Noun)

Definition: cause (a train or tram) to leave its tracks Definition: a state of anxiety or nervous excitement.
accidentally Synonyms: anxiety, perturbation, disquiet, distress,
Synonyms: defect, crash, hinder concern, trouble, alarm
Usage: a train was derailed after it collided with a Usage: she was wringing her hands in agitation
herd of cattle
34). Roil (Verb)
28). Sluggishness (Noun) Definition: make (a liquid) turbid or muddy by
Definition: moving or operating more slowly than disturbing the sediment
usual and with less energy or power Synonyms: enrage, incense, inflame (also enflame),
Synonyms: slow response infuriate, ire, madden, outrage
Usage: A heavy lunch makes me sluggish in the Usage: winds roil these waters
afternoon
35). Expulsion (Noun)
29). Garnered (Verb) Definition: The action or process of forcing someone
Definition: gather or collect (something, especially to leave a place
information or approval) Synonyms: Removal, debarment, dismissal,
Synonyms: gather, collect, accumulate, amass, exclusion, discharge, ejection, rejection
assemble Usage: The expulsion of two diplomats from the
Usage: the police struggled to garner sufficient embassy
evidence
36). Sneaked (Verb)
30). Complacency (Noun) Definition: Move or go in a furtive or stealthy way
Definition: a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction Synonyms: creep, slink, steal, slip, slide, sidle, edge,
with oneself or one's achievements move furtively, tiptoe, pussyfoot
Synonyms: smugness, self-satisfaction, self- Usage: I sneaked out by the back exit
approval, self-approbation, self-admiration
Usage: the figures are better, but there are no grounds 37). Muddied (Verb)
for complacency Definition: make (something) hard or harder to
understand
Synonyms: make unclear, obscure, confuse, 43). Bandh (Noun)

obfuscate, blur, cloud, befog Definition: a general strike.
Usage: The first year's results muddy rather than Synonyms: gather, group, join, merge, unite
clarify the situation Usage: the impact of the bandh would be fatal to the
cloth trade
38). Agnostic (Noun)
Definition: a person who believes that nothing is 44). Fomenting (Verb)
known or can be known of the existence or nature of Definition: instigate or stir up (an undesirable or
God violent sentiment or course of action)
Synonyms: sceptic, doubter, questioner, doubting Synonyms: instigate, incite, provoke, agitate, excite
Thomas, challenger, scoffer Usage: they accused him of fomenting political unrest
Usage: He is an Agnostic person
45). Tailwinds (Noun)
39). Harbouring (Verb) Definition: a wind blowing in the direction of travel of
Definition: keep (a thought or feeling, typically a a vehicle or aircraft; a wind blowing from behind
negative one) in one's mind, especially secretly Synonyms: Heavy Wind, Cyclone, Wind
Synonyms: bear, nurse, nurture, cherish, entertain, Usage: America faced Tailwind recently
foster, feel secretly, hold on to, cling to
Usage: she started to harbour doubts about the 46). Incentivized (Verb)
wisdom of their journey Definition: motivate or encourage (someone) to do
something; provide with an incentive
40). Deceit (Noun) Synonyms: inducement, motivation, motive, reason,
Definition: the action or practice of deceiving stimulus, stimulant
someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth Usage: this is likely to incentivize management to find
Synonyms: deception, deceitfulness, duplicity, savings
double-dealing, fraud, fraudulence, cheating
Usage: A web of deceit 47). Errand (Noun)
Definition: a short journey undertaken in order to
41). Ultimatums (Noun) deliver or collect something, especially on someone
Definition: a final demand or statement of terms, the else's behalf.
rejection of which will result in retaliation or a Synonyms: task, job, chore, assignment
breakdown in relations Usage: she asked Tim to run an errand for her
Synonyms: Obligation, Stipulation, imposition,
requirement 48). Dovish (Adjective)
Usage: Their employers issued an ultimatum Definition: Supportive discussion or other peaceful
demanding an immediate return to work solution
Synonyms: Peaceful, peaceable,pacfic
5th Jan 2018 Usage: He is a dovish politican who was one of the
42). Brewing (Verb) signers of a model peace treaty
Definition: make (tea or coffee) by mixing it with hot
water 49). Euphoria (Noun)
Synonyms: prepare, infuse, make Definition: a feeling or state of intense excitement and
Usage: I've just brewed some coffee happiness

Synonyms: happiness, joy, joyousness, delight, glee, Definition: investigate or look around furtively in an
excitement, exhilaration attempt to find out something
Usage: in his euphoria, he had become convinced he Synonyms: pry, enquire impertinently, be inquisitive
could defeat them (about), enquire
Usage: your sister might find the ring if she goes
50). Anxieties (Noun) snooping about
Definition: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease
about something with an uncertain outcome 56). Vantage (Noun)
Synonyms: Definition: a place or position affording a good view
worry, concern, apprehension, apprehensiveness, const of something
ernation, uneasiness, unease, fearfulness Synonyms: point of
Usage: he felt a surge of anxiety view, viewpoint, standpoint, stance, stand, view, opini
on, position
51). Vandalization (Noun) Usage: from my vantage point I could see into the
Definition: the act of deliberately destroying or front garden
damaging public or private property.
Synonyms: emolishing, demolishment, desecrating, 57).Deferment (Noun)
desecration, destruction, ravage, ravaging Definition: the action or fact of putting something off
Usage: due to vandalization in the past, a security to a later time
system has been installed in the house Synonyms: postponement, deferral, suspension
Usage: deferment of the decision
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52).Petition (Noun) 58). Credibility (Noun)
Definition: a formal written request, typically one Definition: the quality of being trusted and believed in
signed by many people Synonyms: trustworthiness, reliability, dependability
Synonyms: appeal, round robin, list of signatures Usage: the government's loss of credibility
Usage: she was asked to sign a petition against plans
to build on the local playing fields 59). Staunch (Adjective)
Definition: very loyal and committed in attitude
53).Retrofit (Verb) Synonyms: loyal, faithful, trusty, committed, devoted,
Definition: add (a component or accessory) to dedicated
something that did not have it when manufactured Usage: a staunch supporter of the anti-nuclear lobby
Synonyms: Part, Device
Usage: motorists who retrofit catalysts to older cars 60).Detente (Noun)
Definition: the easing of hostility or strained relations,
54). Impetus (Noun) especially between countries
Definition: the force or energy with which a body Synonyms: Policy
moves Usage: his policy of arms control and detente with the
Synonyms: Soviet Union
momentum, propulsion, impulsion, impelling force
Usage: hit the booster coil before the flywheel loses 61). Votary (NOUN)
all its impetus Definition: a devoted follower, adherent, or advocate
of someone or something
55). Snoop (Verb) Synonyms: follow, buff
Usage: he was a votary of John Keats

68). Coterie (Noun)
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9 Jan 2018 Definition: a small group of people with shared
62). Travesty (Noun) interests or tastes, especially one that is exclusive of
Definition: distorted representation of something other people.
Synonyms: Synonyms: clique, set, circle, inner circle, crowd, in-
misrepresentation, distortion, perversion, corruption crowd, gang, band, pack, crew
Usage: the absurdly lenient sentence is a travesty of Usage: a coterie of friends and advisers
justice
69). Fury (Noun)
63). Dissuaded (Verb) Definition: wild or violent anger.
Definition: persuade (someone) not to take a Synonyms: rage, anger, wrath, passion, outrage,
particular course of action spleen, temper
Synonyms: discourage, deter, prevent, disincline, turn Usage: Tears of fury and frustration
aside
Usage: his friends tried to dissuade him from flying 70). Embattled (Adjective)
Definition: (of a place or people) involved in or
64). Belatedly (Adverb) prepared for war, especially because surrounded by
Definition: later than should have been the case enemy forces.
Synonyms: slowly, behind, tardily Synonyms: fighting, beset, prepared
Usage: the High Command had belatedly altered its Usage: the embattled northern province
tactics
71). Clamour (Noun)
65). Hubbub (Noun) Definition: a loud and confused noise, especially that
Definition: a chaotic din caused by a crowd of people. of people shouting
Synonyms: noise, loud Synonyms: din, racket, loud
noise, din, racket, commotion, clamour noise, uproar, tumult, babel, shouting
Usage: a hubbub of laughter and shouting Usage: the questions rose to a clamour
66). Breached (Verb) 10th Jan 2018

Definition: make a gap in and break through (a wall, 72). Flawed (Adjective)
barrier, or defence) Definition: having or characterized by a fundamental
Synonyms: break (through), burst weakness or imperfection
(through), rupture, force itself through, split Synonyms: unsound, defective, faulty, distorted,
Usage: the river breached its bank inaccurate, incorrect, erroneous, imprecise
Usage: a fatally flawed strategy
67). Disseminating (Verb)
Definition: spread (something, especially information) 73). Verdict (Noun)
widely Definition: a decision on an issue of fact in a civil or
Synonyms: criminal case or an inquest.
spread, circulate, distribute, disperse, diffuse, proclaim Synonyms: judgement, adjudication, adjudgement,
, promulgate decision, finding, ruling, resolution
Usage: health authorities should foster good practice Usage: the jury returned a verdict of not guilty
by disseminating information
74). Curative (Adjective) Usage: American jurisprudence

Definition: able to cure disease
Synonyms: healing, therapeutic, medicinal, remedial, 81). Perceives (Verb)
curing, corrective Definition: become aware or conscious of
Usage: the curative properties of herbs (something); come to realize or understand
Synonyms: discern, recognize, become cognizant of,
75). Inherent (Adjective) become aware of, become conscious of, get/come to
Definition: existing in something as a permanent, know, tell, distinguish, grasp, understand
essential, or characteristic attribute Usage: his mouth fell open as he perceived the truth
Synonyms: intrinsic, innate, immanent, built-in,
inborn, ingrained, deep-rooted 11th Jan 2018
Usage: any form of mountaineering has its inherent 82). Coercive (Adjective)
dangers Definition: relating to or using force or threats
Synonyms: violence, forced,intimidating
76). Charismatic (Adjective) Usage: coercive measures
Definition: exercising a compelling charm which
inspires devotion in others 83). Patrons (Noun)
Synonyms: charming, fascinating, full of personality, Definition: a person who gives financial or other
strong in character support to a person, organization, or cause
Usage: He was a charismatic figure with great appeal Synonyms: sponsor, backer, financier, subsidizer,
to the public underwriter
Usage: a celebrated patron of the arts
77). Inevitable (Adjective)
Definition: certain to happen; unavoidable 84). vigilantism (Noun)
Synonyms: unavoidable, inescapable, bound to Definition: law enforcement undertaken without legal
happen, sure to happen authority by a self-appointed group of people
Usage: war was inevitable Synonyms: revenger, redresser, righter, requiter
Usage: The message here is not to encourage
78). Escorted (Verb) vigilantism
Definition: Accompany (someone or something)
somewhere as an escort 85). Harangued (Verb)
Synonyms: conduct, accompany, guide, convoy, lead, Definition: lecture (someone) at length in an
usher, shepherd, take aggressive and critical manner.
Usage: he escorted her back to her hotel Synonyms: deliver a tirade to, rant at, lecture, hold
forth to, preach to, pontificate to, sermonize to
79). Heed (Verb) Usage: he harangued the public on their ignorance
Definition: pay attention to; take notice of
Synonyms: pay attention to, take notice of, take note 86). Presumed (Verb)
of, pay heed to, be heedful of, attend to, listen to, Definition: suppose that something is the case on the
notice, note, pay regard to basis of probability
Usage: He should have heeded the warnings Synonyms: assume, suppose, dare say, imagine, take
it, expect, believe, think
80). Jurisprudence (Noun) Usage: I presumed that the man had been escorted
Definition: the theory or philosophy of law. from the building
Definition: a person or organization making a formal

87). Rhetoric (Noun) offer for something, especially at an auction
Definition: the art of effective or persuasive speaking Synonyms: aspirants, applicants, competitor
or writing, especially the exploitation of figures of Usage: she was the highest bidder for this rare portrait
speech and other compositional techniques
Synonyms: oratory, eloquence, power of 94). Woefully (Adverb)
speech, command of language, expression Definition: in a manner expressing sorrow or misery
Usage: He is using a common figure of rhetoric, Synonyms: Disappointment, Dreadful, grim
hyperbole Usage: she sighed woefully and walked out
88). Nuanced (Adjective) 95). Forged (Adjective)

Definition: characterized by subtle shades of meaning Definition: copied fraudulently
or expression Synonyms: Fake, false
Synonyms: fine distinction, subtle Usage: they have illegally entered the UK using
distinction/difference, shade forged travel documents
Usage: Lowe's work has gradually grown more
nuanced 96). Agrarian (Adjective)
Definition: relating to cultivated land or the
89). Unbridled (Adjective) cultivation of land
Definition: uncontrolled; unconstrained Synonyms: agricultural, Natural, Rustic.
Synonyms: unrestrained, unconstrained, uncontrolled, Usage: Brazil is rapidly diversifying its agrarian
uninhibited, unrestricted, unchecked economy
Usage: a moment of unbridled ambition
97). Stagnated (Verb)
90). Salvo (Noun) Definition: cease to flow or move; become stagnant
Definition: a simultaneous discharge of artillery or Synonyms: stop flowing, become stagnant, become
other guns in a battle trapped
Synonyms: bombardment, cannonade, drumbeat Usage: Lake will have Stagnate water.
Usage: a deafening salvo of shots rang out
98). Pursuits (Noun)
91). Eschew (Verb) Definition: the action of pursuing someone or
Definition: deliberately avoid using; abstain from something
Synonyms: abstain from, refrain from, give up, forgo, Synonyms: chasing, pursuing, stalking, tracking,
forswear, shun, renounce trailing, shadowing
Usage: He appealed to the crowd to eschew violence Usage: the cat crouched in the grass in pursuit of a
bird
92).Knee-Jerk (Adjective)
Definition: reacting in a readily predictable way 99). Urged (Verb)
Synonyms: impulse, automatic, involuntary Definition: recommend (something) strongly
Usage: Labor created Knee-Jerk moment Synonyms: advise, counsel, advocate, recommend,
suggest
12th Jan 2018 Usage: I urge caution in interpreting these results
93). Bidders (Noun)
100). Convene (Verb)
Definition: come or bring together for a meeting or Synonyms:Describe, set forth, set out, present,
activity; assemble outline, depict, portray
Synonyms: summon, call, call together, order Usage:The law should delineate and prohibit behavior
Usage: he had convened a secret meeting of military which is socially abhorrent
personnel
107).Dispels (Verb)
101). Posturing (Verb) Definition:make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear
Definition: behave in a way that is intended to impress Synonyms:Banish, eliminate, dismiss, chase away,
or mislead drive away
Synonyms: pose, strike an attitude, put on Usage:The brightness of the day did nothing to dispel
airs, attitudinize, behave affectedly Elaine's dejection
Usage: a masking of fear with macho posturing
108).Inexplicably (Adverb)
102). Intricate (Adjective) Definition: in a way that cannot be explained or
Definition: very complicated or detailed accounted for
Synonyms: Synonyms: unaccountable, unexplainable,
complex, complicated, convoluted, tangled, entangled, incomprehensible
ravelled Usage: Many crucial documents had inexplicably
Usage: an intricate network of canals disappeared
13th Jan 2018 109).Fester (Verb)

103).Unprecedented (Adjective) Definition:become worse or more intense, especially
Definition: never done or known before through long-term neglect or indifference.
Synonyms: unparalleled, unequalled, unmatched, Synonyms:rankle, chafe, gnaw (at one's mind), eat
unrivalled. away at one's mind, ferment
Usage: The government took the unprecedented step Usage:Below the surface, the old antagonisms
of releasing confidential correspondence festered
104).Echelons (Noun) 110).Posterity (Noun)

Definition:a level or rank in an organization, a Definition:The descendants of a person
profession, or society Synonyms:Descendants, heirs, successors, offspring, c
Synonyms: Level, rank, grade, step, rung, tier, hildren
stratum, plane, position Usage:God offered Abraham a posterity like the stars
Usage:The upper echelons of the business world of heaven
105).Germ (Noun) 111).Aberration (Noun)

Definition:An initial stage from which something may Definition: a departure from what is normal, usual, or
develop. expected, typically an unwelcome one
Synonyms:start, beginning(s), commencement, Synonyms:anomaly, deviation, divergence,
starting point, genesis, inception abnormality, irregularity, variation, digression
Usage:The germ of a brilliant idea Usage:They described the outbreak of violence in the
area as an aberration
106).Delineate (Verb)
Definition:Describe or portray (something) precisely 112).Introspection (Noun)
Definition: the examination or observation of one's Synonyms:the questions rose to a clamour

own mental and emotional processes Usage:din, racket, loud noise, uproar, tumult, babel
Synonyms: brooding, self-analysis, soul-searching,
heart-searching 119).Quell (Verb)
Usage: quiet introspection can be extremely valuable Definition:put an end to (a rebellion or other
disorder), typically by the use of force.
16th Jan 2018 Synonyms:put an end to, stamp out, put a stop to, end,
113). Cobweb (Noun) finish, get rid of
Definition:a spider's web, especially when old and Usage:extra police were called to quell the
dusty. disturbance
Synonyms:spider's web
Usage: the wooden carvings were almost obliterated 120).Fragile (Adjective)
by cobwebs Definition: (of an object) easily broken or damaged
Synonyms:easily broken, brittle, frangible, smashable,
114).Glut (Noun) splintery, flimsy, weak, frail, insubstantial, delicate
Definition:an excessively abundant supply of Usage: fragile items such as glass and china
something.
Synonyms:surplus, excess, surfeit, superfluity, 121).Hailed (Verb)
overabundance, superabundance Definition:call out to (someone) to attract attention
Usage:there is a glut of cars on the market Synonyms:greet, salute, address, halloo, speak to,
call out to, shout to, say hello to
115).Humanitarian (Adjective) Usage: I hailed her in English
Definition:concerned with or seeking to promote
human welfare 122).Amnesty (Noun)
Synonyms: compassionate, humane Definition:an official pardon for people who have
Usage:groups sending humanitarian aid been convicted of political offences
Synonyms:pardon, pardoning, reprieve
116).Fend (verb) Usage:an amnesty for political prisoners
Definition:look after and provide for oneself, without
any help from others 17th Jan 2018
Synonyms:take care of oneself, look after oneself, 123). Taming (Verb)
provide for oneself, shift for oneself Definition: make less powerful and easier to control.
Usage:she left her 14-year-old daughter to fend for Synonyms: subdue, curb, control, calm, master, bring
herself to heel
Usage: the battle to tame inflation
117).Austerity (Noun)
Definition:sternness or severity of manner or attitude 124). Earmarked (Verb)
Synonyms:formality, harshness, inflexibility Definition: designate (funds or resources) for a
Usage: he was noted for his austerity and his particular purpose.
authoritarianism Synonyms: set aside, lay aside, set apart, keep
back, appropriate, reserve, keep
118).Clamour (Noun) Usage: the cash had been earmarked for a big
Definition: a loud and confused noise, especially that expansion of the programme
of people shouting
125). Barricades (Noun) Synonyms: acceptor, beneficiary, cashier, collector.

Definition: an improvised barrier erected across a Usage: he sold his Ferraris to pay off his creditors
street or other thoroughfare to prevent or delay the
movement of opposing forces. 131). Miscreants (Noun)
Synonyms: Definition: a person who has done something wrong
barrier, obstacle, blockade, bar, fence, obstruction, roa or unlawful
dblock, bulwark Synonyms: criminal, culprit, wrongdoer, malefactor,
Usage: the police action led to riots, with hundreds of offender, villain, black hat, lawbreaker
demonstrators building barricades and burning Usage: the police are straining every nerve to bring the
vehicles miscreants to justice
126). Bluff (Verb) 132). Unleashed (Verb)

Definition: an attempt to deceive someone into Definition: release (a dog) from a leash
believing that one can or is going to do something Synonyms: let loose, release, free, set
Synonyms: free, loose, unloose, unbridle
deception, subterfuge, pretence, sham, fake, show, dec Usage: they dig up badger setts and unleash terriers
eit into them
Usage: the offer was denounced as a bluff
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127). For-Bearance (Noun) 133) Inexplicable (Adjective)
Definition: patient self-control; restraint and tolerance. Definition: unable to be explained or accounted for
Synonyms: Synonyms:unaccountable, unexplainable, incomprehe
tolerance, toleration, patience, resignation, endurance nsible, unfathomable
Usage: his unfailing courtesy and forbearance under Usage: for some inexplicable reason her mind went
great provocation completely blank
134) Dilute (Verb)
128). Clogging (Verb) Definition: make (something) weaker in force,
Definition: block or become blocked with an content, or value by modification or the addition of
accumulation of thick, wet matter other elements.
Synonyms: block, obstruct, congest, jam, choke, bung Synonyms: weak, diluted, thin, thinned out, watered
up, dam (up) down
Usage: the gutters were clogged up with leaves Usage: the reforms have been diluted
129). Chicanery (Noun) 135) Rationale (Noun)

Definition: the use of deception or subterfuge to Definition: a set of reasons or a logical basis for a
achieve one's purpose course of action or belief
Synonyms: Synonyms: reasoning, thinking, (logical) basis, logic
trickery, deception, deceit, deceitfulness, duplicity, dis Usage: he explained the rationale behind the change
honesty
Usage: storylines packed with political chicanery 136) Loophole (Noun)
Definition: an ambiguity or inadequacy in the law or a
130). Creditors (Noun) set of rules
Definition: a person or company to whom money is Synonyms: means of evasion/avoidance, means of
owing. escape, escape clause
Usage: they exploited tax loopholes Usage: he does not confine his message to high
politics
137). Miserable (Adjective)
Definition: (of a person) wretchedly unhappy or 19th Jan 2018
uncomfortable 143). Reiteration (Noun)
Synonyms:unhappy, sad, sorrowful, dejected, depress Definition: the action of repeating something,
ed, downcast, downhearted, despondent, typically for emphasis or clarity
Usage: their happiness made Anne feel even more Synonyms: Echo, Renew, Repeat.
miserable Usage: the reiteration of his campaign promise to cut
taxes
138). Lacuna (Noun)
Definition: an unfilled space; a gap 144). Apprehensions (Noun)
Synonyms: gap, break, cavity. Definition: anxiety or fear that something bad or
Usage: the journal has filled a lacuna in Middle unpleasant will happen
Eastern studies Synonyms:
anxiety, angst, alarm, worry, uneasiness, unease, nervo
139). Coalition (Noun) usness
Definition: a temporary alliance for combined action, Usage: he felt sick with apprehension
especially of political parties forming a government.
Synonyms: alliance, union, partnership, affiliation, 145). Intimidation (Noun)
bloc Definition: the action of intimidating someone, or the
Usage: a coalition between Liberals and state of being intimidated
Conservatives Synonyms:
frightening, menacing, terrifying, scaring, alarming, ter
140). Assertions (Noun) rorization
Definition: a confident and forceful statement of fact Usage: the intimidation of witnesses and jurors
or belief
Synonyms: declaration, contention, statement, claim, 146). Taint (Noun)
submission, postulation, averment Definition: a trace of a bad or undesirable substance
Usage: his assertion that his father had deserted the or quality
family Synonyms:
trace, touch, suggestion, hint, tinge, tincture
141). Shockingly (Adverb) Usage: the lingering taint of creosote
Definition: in a way that causes indignation, horror, or
disgust 147). Inasmuch (Adverb)
Synonyms: fearfully, hopelessly, appallingly Definition: to the extent that; in so far as
Usage: the debts were shockingly revealed to total Synonyms: Because, Since, While
£23m Usage: These provisions apply only inasmuch as
trade between Member States is affected
142). Confine (Verb)
Definition: keep or restrict someone or something
within certain limits of (space, scope, or time). 148). Turbulent (Adjective)
Synonyms: enclose, incarcerate, imprison, intern, Definition: characterized by conflict, disorder, or
impound confusion; not stable or calm
Synonyms: Definition: incongruous in a striking or shocking

tempestuous, stormy, unstable, unsettled, tumultuous, way; clashing.
explosive Synonyms: jolt, jerk, shake, vibrate, bang
Usage: the country's turbulent history Usage: the telephone struck a jarring note in those
Renaissance surroundings
149). Apex (Noun)
Definition: the highest point of achievement; a climax. 155). Haunt (Verb)
Synonyms: climax, culmination, culminating Definition: (of a ghost) manifest itself at (a place)
point, apotheosis regularly
Usage: the apex of his career was in 1966 when he Synonyms: appear in, materialize in.
hoisted aloft the World Cup for England Usage: a grey lady who haunts the chapel
156). Splendidly (Adverb)

150). Wield (Verb) Definition: in a magnificent or very impressive
Definition: hold and use (a weapon or tool) manner
Synonyms: Synonyms: Beautifully, Elegantly, gorgeously,
brandish, flourish, wave, twirl, display, flaunt, hold grandly.
aloft Usage: the ceiling is splendidly decorated
Usage: a masked raider wielding a handgun
157). Invincibility (Noun)
151). Diversification (Noun) Definition: the quality of being too powerful to be
Definition: the action of making or becoming more defeated or overcome
diverse or varied Synonyms: powerful, Strong, inviolable.
Synonyms: different, diverse Usage: he gave off an aura of invincibility
Usage: growers should start planning diversification
of crops 158). Rivals (Noun)
Definition: a person or thing competing with another
152). Offensive (Adjective) for the same objective or for superiority in the same
Definition: causing someone to feel resentful, upset, field of activity.
or annoyed Synonyms:
Synonyms: competitor, opponent, contestant, contender, challenge
insulting, rude, derogatory, disrespectful, hurtful, wou r
nding, abusive Usage: he has no serious rival for the job
Usage: the allegations made are deeply offensive to us
159). Squad (Noun)
Definition: a small group of people having a particular
20th Jan 2018 task.
153). Reaffirmed (Verb) Synonyms: group, gang, band, body, crew, team, mob,
Definition: state again strongly crowd, outfit
Synonyms: Advocate, acknowledge, argue, assert. Usage: an assassination squad
Usage: the prime minister reaffirmed his commitment
to the agreement 160). Tumult (Noun)
Definition: a loud, confused noise, especially one
154). Jarring (Adjective) caused by a large mass of people.
Synonyms: din, loud noise, racket, uproar, 166). Lieutenant (Noun)

commotion, ruckus, rumpus, hubbub Definition: a deputy or substitute acting for a superior.
Usage: a tumult of shouting and screaming broke out Synonyms: deputy, second in command, right-hand
man/woman, number two
161).Abridged (Verb) Usage: one of the Prime Minister's most trusted
Definition: shorten (a book, film, speech, etc.) without lieutenants
losing the sense
Synonyms: shorten, cut, cut short/down, 167). Perquisites (Noun)
curtail, truncate, lessen, trim, crop Definition: a benefit which one enjoys or is entitled to
Usage: an abridged text of his speech on account of one's job or position
Synonyms: advantage, extra, bonus, dividend
162). Fended (Verb) Usage: the wife of a president has all the perquisites
Definition: look after and provide for oneself, without of stardom
any help from others.
Synonyms: take care of oneself, look after 168). Affirmative (Adjective)
oneself, provide for oneself, shift for oneself Definition: expressing approval or agreement
Usage: she left her 14-year-old daughter to fend for Synonyms: positive, assenting, consenting, agreeing,
herself concurring, corroborative
Usage: an affirmative answer
22nd Jan 2018
163). Mystery (Noun) 169). Pecuniary (Adjective)
Definition: something that is difficult or impossible to Definition: relating to or consisting of money
understand or explain Synonyms:
Synonyms: financial, monetary, money, fiscal, economic, capital,
Puzzle, enigma, conundrum, riddle, secret, unsolved commercial
problem Usage: he admitted obtaining a pecuniary advantage
Usage: the mysteries of outer space by deception
164). Disengage (Verb) 170). Speculation (Noun)

Definition: separate or release (someone or Definition: the forming of a theory or conjecture
something) from something to which they are attached without firm evidence
or connected. Synonyms:
Synonyms: conjecture, theorizing, hypothesizing, supposition, gue
remove, detach, disentangle, extricate, separate, releas sswork
e, loosen Usage: there has been widespread speculation that he
Usage: I disengaged his hand from mine plans to quit
165). Disruptors (Noun) 171). Perception (Noun)

Definition: a person or thing that prevents something, Definition: the ability to see, hear, or become aware of
especially a system, process, or event, from continuing something through the senses
as usual or as expected Synonyms:
Synonyms: Firebrand, leftist, radical, reactionary. discernment, appreciation, recognition, realization, cog
Usage: to disrupt a connection. nizance
Usage: the normal limits to human perception
178). Dysfunction (Noun)

172). Controversy (Noun) Definition: abnormality or impairment in the
Definition: prolonged public disagreement or heated operation of a specified bodily organ or system.
discussion. Synonyms: decayed, broken, flawed, defective
Synonyms: disagreement, dispute, argument, debate, Usage: bowel dysfunction
dissension
Usage: the design of the building has caused 179). Clemency (Noun)
controversy Definition: mercy; lenience
Synonyms:
23rd Jan 2018 mercy, mercifulness, leniency, lenience, mildness, ind
173). Rival (Noun) ulgence, forbearance, quarter
Definition: be or seem to be equal or comparable to. Usage: an appeal for clemency
Synonyms: compete with, vie with, match, be a
match for, equal, emulate 180). Contingent (Adjective)
Usage: the efficiency of the Bavarians rivals that of Definition: occurring or existing only if (certain
the Viennese circumstances) are the case; dependent on
Synonyms: dependent, conditional; subject to, based
174). Foe (Noun) on, determined by
Definition: an enemy or opponent Usage: his fees were contingent on the success of his
Synonyms: search
enemy, adversary, opponent, rival, nemesis, antagonist
, combatant 181). Law-abiding (Adjective)
Usage: his work was praised by friends and foes alike Definition: obedient to the laws of society
Synonyms: well behaved, lawful, righteous, honest,
175). Furlough (Noun) honourable, correct, upright
Definition: leave of absence, especially that granted Usage: a law-abiding citizen
to a member of the services or a missionary
Synonyms: liberty leave. 182). Aisle (Noun)
Usage: a civil servant home on furlough Definition: a passage between rows of seats in a
building such as a church or theatre, an aircraft, or
176). Cessation (Noun) train.
Definition: the fact or process of ending or being Synonyms:
brought to an end passage, passageway, corridor, gangway, walkway, pat
Synonyms: h
end, ending, termination, stopping, halting, ceasing, fin Usage: the musical had the audience dancing in the
ish, finishing aisles
Usage: The cessation of hostilities
24th Jan 2018
177). Seismic (Adjective) 183). Controversial (Adjective)
Definition: of enormous proportions or effect. Definition: giving rise or likely to give rise to
Synonyms: Baltic, tremulous, profound controversy or public disagreement.
Usage: there are seismic pressures threatening Synonyms: contentious, disputed, contended, at
American society issue, moot, disputable

Usage: years of wrangling over a controversial Usage: the nexus between industry and political
bypass power
184). Gamut (Noun) 190). Unprecedented (Adjective)

Definition: the complete range or scope of something Definition: never done or known before
Synonyms: Synonyms:
range, spectrum, span, sweep, compass, scope, area unparalleled, unequalled, unmatched, unrivalled, witho
Usage: the whole gamut of human emotion ut parallel, without equal
Usage: The government took the unprecedented step
185). Nuances (Noun) of releasing confidential correspondence
Definition: a subtle difference in or shade of meaning,
expression, or sound 191). Oblivious (Adjective)
Synonyms: fine distinction, subtle Definition: not aware of or concerned about what is
distinction/difference, shade, shading, gradation happening around one
Usage: he was familiar with the nuances of the local Synonyms:
dialect unaware, unconscious, heedless, unmindful, insensible
, unheeding
186). Advocacy (Noun) Usage: she became absorbed, oblivious to the passage
Definition: public support for or recommendation of a of time
particular cause or policy
Synonyms: support for, argument for, arguing 192). Spook (Verb)
for, calling for, pushing for, pressing for Definition: Afraid of, frighten, unnerve
Usage: his outspoken advocacy of the agreement has Synonyms: horrific, panic, terrify.
won no friends Usage: he'll spook if we make any noise
187). Moots (Verb) 25th Jan 2018

Definition: raise (a question or topic) for discussion; 193). Erstwhile (Adjective)
suggest (an idea or possibility) Definition: former
Synonyms: raise, bring up, broach, mention, put Synonyms: former, old, past, one-time, sometime
forward, introduce, advance Usage: the erstwhile president of the company
Usage: the scheme was first mooted last October
194).Ally (Verb)
188). Denied (Verb) Definition: combine or unite a resource or commodity
Definition: state that one refuses to admit the truth or with (another) for mutual benefit
existence of Synonyms:
Synonyms: contradict, repudiate, gainsay, declare combine, marry, couple, merge, amalgamate, join
untrue, dissent from, disagree with Usage: he allied his racing experience with his father's
Usage: both firms deny any responsibility for the business acumen
tragedy
195). Embracing (Verb)
189). Nexus (Noun) Definition: hold (someone) closely in one's arms,
Definition: a connection or series of connections especially as a sign of affection
linking two or more things Synonyms: hug, take/hold in one's arms, hold
Synonyms: union, network, union Usage: Aunt Sophie embraced her warmly
Synonyms: deputy, representative, substitute,

196). Reconcile (Verb) delegate, agent, surrogate
Definition: make or show to be compatible Usage: Britons overseas may register to vote by proxy
Synonyms: make
compatible, harmonize, square, make harmonious 203). Disguise (Verb)
Usage: the agreement had to be reconciled with the Definition: give (someone or oneself) a different
city's new international relations policy appearance in order to conceal one's identity.
Synonyms: dress oneself up as, pass oneself of as,
197). Errant (Adjective) pretend to be, impersonate
Definition: erring or straying from the accepted course Usage: he disguised himself as a girl
or standards
Synonyms: offending, guilty, culpable, misbehaving, 26th Jan 2018
delinquent, lawless 204). Blurriness (Noun)
Usage: an errant husband coming back from a night Definition: the quality of being unclear or indistinct
on the tiles Synonyms: dim, muddy, obscure, darken
Usage: my apologies for the blurriness of the photo
198). Indulgent (Adjective)
Definition: having or indicating a readiness or over- 205). Rampaging (Verb)
readiness to be generous to or lenient with someone Definition: (especially of a large group of people)
Synonyms: permissive, easy-going, broad- move through a place in a violent and uncontrollable
minded, liberal, tolerant, forgiving, forbearing manner
Usage: indulgent parents Synonyms: rush wildly/madly, riot, run riot, go on the
rampage, run amok
199). Refrain (Verb) Usage: several thousand demonstrators rampaged
Definition: stop oneself from doing something. through the city
Synonyms: abstain, desist, hold back, stop oneself,
withhold
Usage: she refrained from comment 206). Ransom (Noun)
Definition: a sum of money demanded or paid for the
200). Insurgent (Adjective) release of a captive
Definition: rising in active revolt Synonyms: pay off, price, payment
Synonyms: rebellious, rebel, revolutionary, mutinous Usage: the kidnappers demanded a ransom
Usage: alleged links with insurgent groups
201). Grim (Adjective) 207). Vigilantist (Noun)

Definition: very serious or gloomy Definition: law enforcement undertaken without legal
Synonyms: stern, forbidding, uninviting, authority by a self-appointed group of people.
unapproachable, aloof Synonyms: conservator, chaperon, cerberus
Usage: his grim expression Usage: the message here is not to encourage
vigilantism
202). Proxies (Noun)
Definition: the authority to represent someone else, 208). Resurgent (Adjective)
especially in voting Definition: increasing or reviving after a period of
little activity, popularity, or occurrence
Synonyms: recovery, rebirth, rebound 27th Jan 2018

Usage: resurgent nationalism 214). Forge (Verb)
Definition: make or shape (a metal object) by heating
209). Pragmatic (Adjective) it in a fire or furnace and hammering it.
Definition: dealing with things sensibly and Synonyms: hammer out, beat into shape, found, cast,
realistically in a way that is based on practical rather mould, model
than theoretical considerations. Usage: he forged a great suit of black armour
Synonyms: efficient, realistic, hardheaded
Usage: a pragmatic approach to politics 215). Forays (Noun)
Definition: a sudden attack or incursion into enemy
territory, especially to obtain something
210). Inconclusive (Adjective) Synonyms:
Definition: not leading to a firm conclusion or result; raid, attack, assault, incursion, swoop, strike, charge
not ending doubt or dispute Usage: the garrison made a foray against Richard's
Synonyms: indecisive, proving nothing, resolving camp
nothing, leaving matters open; indefinite
Usage: three years of inconclusive negotiations 216). Overhang (Verb)
Definition: hang or extend outwards over.
211). Tangle (Verb) Synonyms: stick out, stand out, extend, project (over)
Definition: twist together into a confused mass Usage: a concrete path overhung by jacaranda trees
Synonyms:
entangle, snarl, catch, entwine, intertwine, intertwist, t 217). Unfettered (Adjective)
wist, ravel, knot Definition: not confined or restricted
Usage: the broom somehow got tangled up in my long Synonyms:
skirt unrestrained, unrestricted, unconstrained, free, unbridl
ed, untrammelled
Usage: his imagination is unfettered by the laws of
212). Credentials (Noun) logic
Definition: a qualification, achievement, quality, or
aspect of a person's background, especially when used 218). Rousing (Adjective)
to indicate their suitability for something. Definition: exciting; stirring
Synonyms: documents, papers, identity papers, Synonyms:
identification papers, bona fides stirring, inspiring, exciting, stimulating, moving, electr
Usage: recruitment is based mainly on academic ifying, invigorating
credentials Usage: a rousing speech
213). Coalition (Noun) 219). Spurt (Verb)

Definition: a temporary alliance for combined action, Definition: gush out in a sudden and forceful stream.
especially of political parties forming a government. Synonyms: squirt, shoot, spray, fountain, jet, erupt
Synonyms: Usage: he cut his finger, and blood spurted over the
alliance, union, partnership, affiliation, bloc, caucus sliced potatoes
Usage: a coalition between Liberals and
Conservatives 220). Desist (Verb)
Definition: stop doing something; cease or abstain
Synonyms: abstain, refrain, forbear, hold back Usage: an invention is not your own until it is
Usage: each pledged to desist from acts of sabotage patented
221). Hedge (Noun) 227). Heartening (Verb)

Definition: a way of protecting oneself against Definition: make more cheerful or confident
financial loss or other adverse circumstances. Synonyms: cheer up, cheer, raise someone's spirits,
Synonyms: encourage, comfort, reassure
safeguard, protection, shield, screen, guard, buffer, cus Usage: she was heartened to observe that the effect
hion was faintly comic
Usage: index-linked gilts are a useful hedge against
inflation 228). Assault (Verb)
Definition: make a physical attack on.
222). Crucial (Adjective) Synonyms: hit, strike, physically attack, aim blows at,
Definition: decisive or critical, especially in the slap, smack, beat, thrash
success or failure of something Usage: he pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer
Synonyms: pivotal, critical, key, climacteric, decisive,
deciding, determining 229). Unsung (Adjective)
Usage: negotiations were at a crucial stage Definition: not celebrated or praised
Synonyms: unacknowledged, uncelebrated,
223). Undue (Adjective) unacclaimed, unapplauded, unpraised
Definition: unwarranted or inappropriate because Usage: Harvey is one of the unsung heroes of the
excessive or disproportionate industrial revolution
Synonyms: excessive, extreme, immoderate,
intemperate, disproportionate 230). Dispenser (Noun)
Usage: this figure did not give rise to undue concern Definition: an automatic machine or container which
is designed to release a specific amount of something.
Synonyms: delivery, dealer
29th Jan 2018 Usage: a paper towel dispenser
224). Auction (Noun)
Definition: the part of the play in which players bid to 231). Cushion (Noun)
decide the contract in which the hand shall be played Definition: something providing support or protection
Synonyms: bargain, sell-off against impact.
Usage: Player’s auction is popular. Synonyms: protection, buffer, shield, defence
Usage: underlay forms a cushion between carpet and
225). Ailing (Adjective) floor
Definition: in poor health
Synonyms: ill, unwell, not well, sick, sickly, poorly, 232). Congregated (Verb)
weak, indisposed Definition: gather into a crowd or mass.
Usage: I went to see my ailing mother Synonyms: assemble, gather, collect, come together,
flock together, get together
226). Patented (Verb) Usage: some 4,000 demonstrators had congregated at
Definition: obtain a patent for (an invention) a border point
Synonyms: copyright, licence, legal
protection, right, performing right, permit, privilege 234). Auctioneer (Noun)
Definition: a person who conducts auctions by Synonyms:

accepting bids and declaring goods sold. intimidating, forbidding, redoubtable, daunting, alarmi
Synonyms: agent, dealer ng, frightening
Usage: he worked as Auctioneer Usage: a formidable opponent
241). Adversary (Noun)

th Definition: one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or
30 Jan 2018
235). Vigilant (Adjective) dispute
Definition: keeping careful watch for possible danger Synonyms:
or difficulties. opponent, rival, enemy, foe, nemesis, antagonist, comb
Synonyms: watchful, on the atant, challenger
lookout, observant, sharp-eyed, keen-eyed, gimlet- Usage: Davis beat his old adversary in the quarter-
eyed finals
Usage: the burglar was spotted by vigilant neighbours
242). Refurbish (Verb)
236). Stewardship (Noun) Definition: renovate and redecorate (something,
Definition: the job of supervising or taking care of especially a building).
something, such as an organization or property. Synonyms: renovate, recondition, rehabilitate,
Synonyms: Control, maintenance, Protection, revamp, make over, overhaul
Supervision Usage: the premises have been completely
Usage: the funding and stewardship of the NHS refurbished in our corporate style
237). Sanguineness (Adjective) 243). Nuance (Noun)

Definition: Cheerfully confident optimistic Definition: a subtle difference in or shade of
Synonyms: At ease, accepting meaning, expression, or sound.
Usage: sanguine about the prospects for an improved Synonyms: fine distinction, subtle,
economy. distinction/difference, shade, shading, gradation,
variation.
238). Choking (Verb) Usage: he was familiar with the nuances of the local
Definition: (of a person or animal) have severe dialect
difficulty in breathing because of a constricted or
obstructed throat or a lack of air. 244). Outlive (verb)
Synonyms: gag, retch, cough, struggle for air, fight Definition: survive or last beyond (a specified period
for breath, gasp or expected lifespan)
Usage: Willie choked on a mouthful of tea Synonyms: live on after, live longer
than, outlast, remain alive after, survive
239). Centric (Adjective) Usage: the organization had largely outlived its
Definition: in or at the centre; central. usefulness
Synonyms: Center, Middle, Nucleus.
Usage: centric and peripheral forces 245). Pantheon (Noun)
Definition: a group of famous or important people.
240). Formidable (Adjective) Synonyms: important, famous
Definition: inspiring fear or respect through being Usage: the pantheon of the all-time greats.
impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
31st Jan 2018 Definition: plan or coordinate the elements of (a

246). Strides (Noun) situation) to produce a desired effect
Definition: a step or stage in progress towards an aim Synonyms: organize, arrange, put together, plan, set
Synonyms: make progress, make headway, gain up, bring about, manage, mobilize
ground, progress, advance, proceed, move Usage: the situation has been orchestrated by a tiny
Usage: great strides have been made towards equality minority
247). Chinks (Noun) 252). Protracted (Adjective)

Definition: a narrow opening, typically one that Definition: lasting for a long time or longer than
admits light. expected or usual
Synonyms: opening, gap, space, hole, aperture, break, Synonyms: prolong, expected, spun out
breach, crack Usage: a protracted and bitter dispute
Usage: a chink in the curtains
253). Elusive (Adjective)
248). Exacerbated (Verb) Definition: difficult to find, catch, or achieve.
Definition: make (a problem, bad situation, or Synonyms: difficult to catch/find, difficult to track
negative feeling) worse. down; evasive, slippery, shifty
Synonyms: aggravate, make Usage: success will become ever more elusive
worse, worsen, inflame, compound, intensify
Usage: the exorbitant cost of land in urban areas only 254). Logjam (Noun)
exacerbated the problem Definition: a situation that seems irresolvable
Synonyms: problem, trouble, dispute, dilemma
249). Pruning (Verb) Usage: the president can use his power to break the
Definition: reduce the extent of (something) by logjam over this issue
removing superfluous or unwanted parts.
Synonyms: reduce, cut, cut back, cut down, cut back 255). Allies (Noun)
on, pare, pare down, slim down Definition: a person or organization that cooperates
Usage: the workforce was pruned with or helps another in a particular activity
Synonyms: associate, colleague, friend, confederate,
250). Enclave (Noun) partner, supporter, accomplice, helper, accessory
Definition: a portion of territory surrounded by a Usage: he was forced to dismiss his closest political
larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or ally
ethnically distinct.
Synonyms: territorial dominion, district, territory 256). Plagued (Verb)
Usage: the besieged Muslim enclave of Srebrenica Definition: cause continual trouble or distress to
Synonyms: afflict, bedevil, cause suffering to, torture,
251). Orchestrated (Verb) torment, trouble, beset
Usage: he has been plagued by ill healths
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1st Jan 2018 Definition: (of an event or circumstance) portend a

13). Verdicts (Noun) 19). Scrutiny (Noun)

15). Charisma (Noun) 3rd Jan 2018

17). Spurious (Adjective) 23). Rationale (Noun)

18). Scams (Noun) 24). Bolster (Verb)

4th Jan 2018

27). Derailed (Verb) 33). Agitation (Noun)

Synonyms: make unclear, obscure, confuse, 43). Bandh (Noun)

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Usage: he was a votary of John Keats

66). Breached (Verb) 10th Jan 2018

74). Curative (Adjective) Usage: American jurisprudence

Definition: a person or organization making a formal

88). Nuanced (Adjective) 95). Forged (Adjective)

13th Jan 2018 109).Fester (Verb)

104).Echelons (Noun) 110).Posterity (Noun)

105).Germ (Noun) 111).Aberration (Noun)

Definition: the examination or observation of one's Synonyms:the questions rose to a clamour

125). Barricades (Noun) Synonyms: acceptor, beneficiary, cashier, collector.

126). Bluff (Verb) 132). Unleashed (Verb)

129). Chicanery (Noun) 135) Rationale (Noun)

Synonyms: Definition: incongruous in a striking or shocking

156). Splendidly (Adverb)

Synonyms: din, loud noise, racket, uproar, 166). Lieutenant (Noun)

164). Disengage (Verb) 170). Speculation (Noun)

165). Disruptors (Noun) 171). Perception (Noun)

178). Dysfunction (Noun)

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184). Gamut (Noun) 190). Unprecedented (Adjective)

187). Moots (Verb) 25th Jan 2018

Synonyms: deputy, representative, substitute,

201). Grim (Adjective) 207). Vigilantist (Noun)

Synonyms: recovery, rebirth, rebound 27th Jan 2018

213). Coalition (Noun) 219). Spurt (Verb)

221). Hedge (Noun) 227). Heartening (Verb)

Definition: a person who conducts auctions by Synonyms:

241). Adversary (Noun)

237). Sanguineness (Adjective) 243). Nuance (Noun)

31st Jan 2018 Definition: plan or coordinate the elements of (a

247). Chinks (Noun) 252). Protracted (Adjective)

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