English

S.
Vocabulary Vocabulary Meaning
No.
Words

1. Adroit Clever or skillful

2. Bewilder Cause to become perplexed and confused

3. Cardinal Of the greatest importance, fundamental

4. Deferment The action or fact of putting something off to a later time

5. Embodiment A tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling

6. Ferocious Savagely fierce, cruel, or violent

7. Grotesque Comically or repulsively ugly or distorted

8. Harangued Lecture at length in an aggressive and critical manner

9. Incandescent Brilliant, masterly, extraordinarily lucid

10. Jurisprudence The theory or philosophy of law

11. Kindle Set something on fire, arouse or inspire

12. Logjam A situation that seems irresolvable

 Raise (a question or topic) for discussion, suggest (an idea or
13. Mooted
possibility)

14. Nimble Quick and light in movement or action, agile

15. Orchestrated Plan or coordinate the elements to produce the desired effect

A person who gives financial or other support to a person,

16. Patrons
organization, or cause

17. Quaint Attractively old-fashioned, oddly picturesque

The action of repeating something, typically for emphasis or

18. Reiteration
clarity

19. Spook Afraid of, frighten, unnerve

A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large

20. Tumult
mass of people

21. Unbridled Uncontrolled, unconstrained

22. Verbose Using or expressed in more words than are needed

23. Whammy An event with a powerful and unpleasant effect, a blow

 Have an intense feeling of longing for something, that one
24. Yearn
has lost or been separated from

25. Zenith The high point, Apex, Maximum, Pinnacle

26. Intrepid Brave, feeling or displaying no fear by temperament

27. Dovish Supportive discussion or other peaceful solution

28. Staunch Very loyal and committed in attitude

29. Bolster Support or strengthen

The presence of something in only small or insufficient

30. Paucity
quantities or amounts

Instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or

31. Fomenting
course of action)

32. Votary A devoted follower, adherent, or advocate of someone

33. Churn Move or cause to move about vigorously

34. Roil Make (a liquid) turbid or muddy by disturbing the sediment

35. Intricate Very complicated or detailed

36. Echelon A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society

An initial stage from which something may develop,

37. Germ
Evolution

38. Fend Look after and provide for oneself

39. Austerity Sternness or severity of manner or attitude

40. Clamour A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting

41. Pragmatic Dealing with things sensibly and realistically

42. Errant Straying from the accepted course or standards, guilty

Put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the

43. Quell
use of force

44. Glut An excessively abundant supply of something

45. Abridged Shorten (a book, film, speech, etc.) without losing the sense

46. Pecuniary Relating to or consisting of money

47. Foe An enemy or opponent

48. Stewardship The job of supervising or taking care of something

49. Desist Stop doing something, cease or abstain

50. Ailing In poor health

51. Pantheon A group of famous or important people

52. Chinks A narrow opening, typically one that admits light

53. Slovenly Untidy and dirty, scruffy, messy, unkempt, blowsy

A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other

54. Hedge
adverse circumstances

55. Congregated Gather into a crowd or mass

56. Sanguineness Cheerfully confident optimistic

57. Protracted Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual

58. Laconic Using very few words, brief

59. Succinct Briefly and clearly expressed

60. Irresolute Showing or feeling hesitancy, uncertain

61. Lament A passionate expression of grief or sorrow

62. Guile Sly or cunning intelligence

63. Veracity Conformity to facts, accuracy

64. Fatuous Silly and pointless

65. Obliterate Destroy utterly, wipe out.

66. Devour Read quickly and eagerly

67. Hoodwink To trick or mislead

68. Plenitude The state of being full or complete, an abundance

69. Gadfly An irritating person, a nuisance

Existing beyond what is obvious or admitted, intentionally

70. Ulterior
hidden

71. Arrogate Seize and take control without authority, take as one's right

72. Ignominy Public shame or disgrace

73. Carnage The killing of a large number of people

74. Flagrant Conspicuously or obviously offensive

75. Resuscitate Revive (someone) from unconsciousness or apparent death

76. Grandiose Extravagantly imposing in appearance or style, magnificent

77. Dwindling Diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength

78. Alienated Make (someone) feel isolated or estranged

79. Jaded Bored or lacking enthusiasm

80. Cohort A group of people with a shared characteristic

Jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great

81. Leapt
force

82. Prodigies A young person with exceptional qualities or abilities

83. Disgruntled Angry or dissatisfied, fed up

84. Sojourn A temporary stay

85. Bonhomie Cheerful friendliness, geniality

86. Perennial Lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time

 Make or become sore by rubbing against something, graze,
87. Chafing
grate, scratch

88. Dovish The tone of a language

89. Preempt Take action in order to prevent an anticipated event, forestall

90. Manoeuvre A movement or series of moves requiring skill and care

91. Farce An event or situation that is absurd or disorganized

92. Succor Assistance and support in times of hardship and distress

93. Croon Hum or sing in a soft, low voice

Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue,

94. Haggard
worry, or suffering

95. Vague Of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning

96. Jocular Fond of or characterized by joking, humorous or playful

97. Remiss Lacking care or attention to duty, negligent

98. Valiant Possessing or showing courage or determination

99. Tranquil Free from disturbance, calm

100. Scant Barely sufficient or adequate

101. Meagre Lacking in quantity or quality

102. Destitute Extremely poor and lacking the means to provide for oneself

Changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties or

103. Fickle
affections

104. Sluggish Slow-moving or inactive

Like-minded, compatible, pleasing or liked on account of

105. Congenial
having qualities or interests

106. Invective Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language

107. Obese Grossly fat or overweight

108. Plagued Pester or harass (someone) continually

The projecting part of the face, including the nose and

109. Muzzle
mouth, of an animal such as a dog or horse

Combine or unite a resource or commodity for mutual

110. Ally
benefit
 Characterized by shade of meaning/ expression, distinction,
111. Nuance
gradation

112. Maverick Independent person, unorthodox person

113. Crony A close friend or companion

114. Meteoric Very rapid, swift, fast, quick, speedy

A state of total disorder. chaos, mess, muddle,

115. Shambles
disorganization

116. Elusive Difficult to find, catch, or achieve

117. Amidst Easy to confuse, complicate, jumble

118. Heft The weight of someone or something

119. Ludicrous So foolish, unreasonable, absurd, ridiculous

120. Acute To a severe or intense degree, critical, drastic, dire, dreadful

Angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues,

121. Strife
conflict

Put into a danger of loss, harm, or failure, put at risk,

122. Jeopardized
threaten
123. Plethora A large or excessive amount of something

The action or fact of showing, display, demonstration,

124. Manifestation
exhibition

125. Cults Popular among a particular group, craze, fashion, fad, vogue

Compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve

126. Vying
something

A person who makes slow progress and falls behind others,

127. Laggard
straggler

128. Vendetta A prolonged bitter quarrel or campaign, argument

129. Haste Excessive speed or urgency of movement or action, hurry

130. Scrutiny Critical observation or examination, inspection

131. Incumbent Necessary for as a duty or responsibility

132. Impunity Exemption from punishment, immunity

133. Earmarked Designate for a particular purpose, set aside, set apart

134. Perceptions Awareness of something through the senses, realization

135. Annulled Declare invalid, declare null and void, nullify, invalidate

In short supply, dearth, lack, want, undersupply,

136. Scarcity
insufficiency

137. Ruse An action intended to deceive someone, a trick, ploy, tactic

138. Veracity Conformity to facts, accuracy, truthfulness, truth, exactness

139. Grueling Extremely tiring and demanding, exhausting

140. Grapple Close fight or struggle without weapons, wrestle

141. Squandering Waste something in a foolish manner, dissipate

142. Eloquent Clearly expressing, expressive

143. Scuttle Run hurriedly or furtively with short quick steps

144. Flouting Openly disregard, go against, rebel against, refuse to obey

145. Blanche To become white, turn pale, Recoil

146. Prevail Prove more powerful or superior, triumph, be victorious

147. Propped Support or keep in position, hold up

148. Skeptical Not easily convinced, having doubts

149. Distraught Very worried and upset, shattered

150. Portends Be an early sign or warning, prophesy

151. Vitiating Spoil, impair the quality or efficiency, Abolish

152. Nefarious Wicked or criminal, evil, corrupt

153. Gallant Of brave nature, able to face and deal with danger

154. Chivalrous A man of manner, kind, polite and has honour for women

155. Adamant Stubborn, determined not to change his mind

156. Lethal Deadly, fatal, causing or able to cause death

157. Frugal Economical, prudent, avoiding waste

158. Mollify Pacify, appease, make calm or softer

159. Antagonize Provoke someone to react angrily, to make somebody angry

Not encouraging or giving any reason to have hope,

160. Bleak
unfavorable place, cold and miserable
161. Drab Without interest, dull and boring, lack of charm

A person or thing that is the center of attention, something

162. Cynosure
that attracts attention

Very rude and insulting, and intended to damage somebody's

163. Scurrilous
reputation

164. Vitiate Make imperfect, to spoil or reduce the effect of something

165. Retaliate To take revenge, to do something harmful

166. Peevish Easily irritated, testy or annoyed

167. Cajole To persuade by buttering up or making promises

168. Redundant Surplus, more than what is required

169. Brazen Bold, without shame, impudent, forward, unashamed

170. Gregarious Sociable, like to be with other people

171. Sanguine Cheerfully positive and confident

172. Ambivalent Having mixed feelings about someone or something

173. Lugubrious Extremely sad and depressed

174. Congenial Agreeable and pleasing in nature or character

Natural abilities or qualities of doing something, a special

175. Knack
skill

176. Thrifty Careful about spending money and not wasting things

177. Ambiguous Having different meanings

178. Bizarre Very strange or unusual, Odd, funny

179. Garrulous Excessively talkative, chatty, especially on trivial matters

180. Cordial Pleasant and friendly

181. Lunacy Behaviour that is stupid or crazy, madness

182. Hallucination See or hear, which is not really there due to illness or drugs

183. Retrench To spend less money, to reduce costs

184. Stern Serious, strict, severe, harsh

185. Capricious Unpredictable, changeable, showing sudden changes in

 attitude or behaviour

186. Mundane Lacking interest or excitement, dull

187. Insidious Causing harm in a way that is gradual or not easily noticed

188. Acrimony Angry and bitter feelings

189. Ousted Drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place

190. Bugbears A cause of obsessive fear, anxiety or irritation

191. Staunch Very loyal and committed in attitude

192. Condone To accept behaviour that is morally wrong, excuse

193. Imminent About to happened, forthcoming

194. Drubbing A resounding defeat in a match or contest

195. Bickering Argue about petty and trivial matters, squabble

196. Fury Wild or violent anger, temper

197. Steward A person responsible for supplies

198. Snares A trap for catching birds or mammals, net

199. Debilitate Very weak and infirm, tiring, exhausting

200. Haggle Dispute or bargain persistently, negotiate,

201. Scrutinized Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly, survey, scan

202. Firmament The sky, heaven, the blue

203. Lampoon Publicly criticize, irony, mock

Feel or show sorrow for the death, feel regret or sadness

204. Mourn
about the loss

205. Dawdle Waste time, be slow

206. Succumb Fail to resist pressure or temptation, surrender

207. Titter Give a short, half-suppressed laugh, giggle

208. Intrigue Arouse the curiosity or interest of, fascinate

209. Eerie Strange and frightening, ghostly, strange

210. Neophyte A person who is new to a subject or activity, beginner

211. Slothful Lazy, idle, inactive, dull

212. Onus One's duty or responsibility, liability

Restore to life or consciousness, bring back from the edge of

213. Revive
death

214. Demur Raise objections or show reluctance, protest

215. Encumbered Restrict or impede, obstruct, limit

216. Annihilate Destroy utterly, extinguish

217. Lurking Be or remain hidden so as to wait in ambush, hide, skulk

218. Besmirch Damage (one's reputation), spoil, ruin

219. Allude Refer to, suggest, hint at, mention

220. Elude Escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy), flee

221. Vanquish Defeat thoroughly, conquer, overcome

222. Sojourn A temporary stay, stopover, residence

223. Imbibe Drink, consume, sip, swallow

224. Veer Change direction suddenly, swing

225. Menace A person/ thing that causes harm, a threat

226. Blatant (bad behaviour) done openly and Unashamedly, undisguised

227. Motley Varied in appearance or character, diverse, varied

228. Frivolous Not having any serious purpose or value, joking

229. Affluent Having a great deal of money, wealthy, opulent

230. Woe Great sorrow or distress, misery, unhappiness

231. Herald To be a sign (of something), indicate

232. Callous Having an insensitive, unfeeling

233. Engender Cause, generate, incite, provoke

234. Gullible Easily persuaded to believe something, trustful

235. Feeble Lacking physical strength, powerless

236. Suave Charming, sophisticated, gentlemanly

237. Paragon A model of excellence, good example

238. Imperative Of vital importance, crucial, necessary, indispensable

239. Elicit Evoke or draw out, obtain, bring out, draw out, induce

240. Conjure To appear by means of a magic ritual, materialize

241. Ploy A cunning plan or action, strategy

242. Nexus A series of connections, Connection

243. Humdrum lacking excitement or variety, boring

244. Canon A general law/ rule/ principle by which something is judged.

245. Queer Strange, odd, bizarre

Cause Annoyance In, Disturb, Especially by Minor

246.  Vex
Irritations

People Having the Same Social, Economic, Or Educational

247. Stratum
Status

248. Ubiquitous Present, appearing or being everywhere at once

249. Omnipotent Having unlimited power, almighty, supreme

250. Furor  An outbreak of public anger or excitement

251. Cooper A maker or repairer of casks and barrels.

252. Satire The use of humour, irony

253. Nostalgic Feeling, evoking, sentimental

254. Disingenuous Not straightforward or candid

255. Pique A sudden outburst of anger

256. Hokum A message that seems to convey no meaning

257. Volley Utter or discharge in quick succession, burst

258. Trumped Surpass (something) by saying or doing something better

259. Manifest Clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

260. Throng Fill or be present in great numbers

261. Bygone Belonging to an earlier time

262. Plethora A large or excessive amount of something/an excess of

263. Jaunty Having a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner

A natural inclination or tendency, a disposition to behave in

264. Propensity
a certain way.

265. Ruminate To think deeply about something, Meditate

266. Mellifluous Pleasing to the ear, a smooth, flowing sound, Melodious

267. Hideous So extremely ugly as to be terrifying, Horrible

268. Famished Extremely hungry, Starved

To be competitive with someone in order to do or achieve

269. Vying
something

Move hurriedly or clumsily from or into a particular place or

270. Scramble
position

271. Midget Very small, so small as to be insignificant

272. Impeccable Without fault or error,  perfect in every way

273. Palpably Noticeably or clearly

274. Nudge To give someone a gentle reminder or encouragement

275. Oust Drive out or expel someone from a position or place

276. Ginormous Extremely large

277. Dote Be extremely fond of, Adore

Having or showing determined courage in the face of

278. Plucky
difficulties

279. Babble Talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited way

The quality of having strong moral principles, honesty and

280. Probity
decency

281. Malinger Pretend to be ill in order to escape duty or work

282. Revel Enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way

283. Dodgy Dishonest or unreliable

284. Grit Courage and resolve, the strength of character

An imagined place or state of things in which everything is

285. Utopia
perfect
286. Placid Not easily upset or excited

287. Bohemian Socially unconventional, experimental

288. Imbecile Stupid, idiotic

289. Protagonist An advocate or champion of a particular cause or idea

290. Erudite Having or showing great knowledge or learning

291. Searing Extremely hot or intense, severely critical

292. Daunting Discouraging through fear

293. Acrimonious Angry and bitter

294. Hunch A feeling or guess based on intuition rather than fact

295. Rhetoric The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing

296. Audacious Showing willingness to take bold risks

297. Halo The glory associated with an esteemed person, radiance

298. Quandary A state of not knowing what to decide, the dilemma

 The desire to harm someone, feeling a need to see others
299. Malice
suffer

300. Juggernaut A huge, powerful, and overwhelming force