English Words of French Origin

English Words of French Origin

 Coiffure: A style of arranging the hair, a style of arranging or combing the hair.
 Demarche: a move, step, or maneuver, esp. in diplomatic affairs
 Denouement: the final resolution of the intricacies of a plot, as of a drama or novel
 Eclat: brilliance of success, reputation, showy or elaborate display
 Elan: dash; impetuous ardor, a combination of style and vigor
 Entrepreneur: a person who organizes and manages any enterprise, especially a
business, usually with considerable initiative and risk.
 Impasse: a situation in which progress is blocked; an insurmountable difficulty;
stalemate; deadlock
 Ingenue: the role of an artless, innocent, unworldly girl or young woman, esp. as
represented on the stage.
 Malaise: a condition of general bodily weakness or discomfort, often marking the onset
of a disease, a feeling of unease or depression

 Melange: a mixture; confusion

 Repartee: a sharp, witty, or aphoristic remark made as a reply
 Sangfroid: coolness of mind; calmness; composure
 Tete-a-tete: a private conversation or interview, usually between two people, without the
intrusion of a third person; in intimate privacy.
 Tour de force: an exceptional achievement by an artist, author, or the like, a particularly
adroit maneuver or technique in handling a difficult situation
 Vignette: a decorative design or small illustration used on the title page of a book or at
the beginning or end of a chapter, a decorative design representing branches, leaves,
grapes, or the like, as in a manuscript, an engraving, drawing, photograph, or the like that
is shaded off gradually at the edges so as to leave no definite line at the border.

English Words of Spanish Origin

  Aficionado: A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity,
subject, or pastime, A fan of bullfighting, serious devotee of some particular music genre
or musical performer
 Barrio: A Spanish-speaking quarter in a town or city (especially in the United States)
 Bonanza: A rich mine, vein, or pocket of ore, a source of great and sudden wealth or
luck; a spectacular windfall.
 Bravado: Defiant or swaggering behavior, A pretense of courage; a false show of
bravery
 Desperado: A bold or desperate outlaw, especially of the American frontier.
 Flotilla: A small fleet, a fleet of small craft, a group of vehicles owned or operated as a
unit
 Grandee: A nobleman of the highest rank in Spain or Portugal, A person of eminence or
high rank.
 Hacienda: A large estate or plantation in Spanish-speaking countries, a large landed
estate, and esp. one used for farming or ranching, the main house on such an estate.

 Lariat: A rope for picketing grazing horses or mules, a long noosed rope used to catch
animals
 Machismo: A strong or exaggerated sense of masculinity stressing attributes such as
physical courage, virility, domination of women, and aggressiveness, an exaggerated
sense of manliness.
 Manana: tomorrow, some other and later time
 Palmetto: Any of several small, mostly tropical palms having fan-shaped leaves,
especially one of the genus Sabal, Leaf strips of any of these plants, used in weaving.
 Renegade: One who rejects a religion, cause, allegiance, or group for another; a deserter,
any outlaw or rebel
 Siesta: A rest or nap, usually taken in the early afternoon, as in hot countries.
 Torero: A matador or one of the supporting team.

English Words of Russian Words

 Agitprop: Political propaganda, especially favoring communism and disseminated

through literature, drama, art, or music.
  Apparatchik: A member of a Communist apparat (an organization or existing power
structure, especially a political one). It is often used in a derogatory way to refer to an
unquestioningly loyal subordinate, especially of a political leader or organization.
 Bolshevik: Bolsheviks were members of the left-wing majority group of the Russian
Social Democratic Workers' Party that adopted Lenin's theses on party organization in
1903. This word is also used to refer to communists, and in disparaging terms, to people
who are extreme radicals.
 Commissar: A person who tries to control public opinion
 Dacha: A country house, as simple as that
 Glasnost: The declared public policy within the Soviet Union of openly and frankly
discussing economic and political realities: initiated under Mikhail Gorbachev in 1985.
 Gulag: A place or situation of great suffering and hardship, likened to the atmosphere in
a prison system or a forced labor camp.

 Intelligentsia: Derived from the word intelligent, it is used to refer to 'The intellectual

elite of a society.'
 Mammoth: A prehistoric mammal, and, by extension, is a synonym for the word
massive.
 Pogrom: Any officially sanctioned attack on a particular group.
 Samizdat: This word refers to the underground press and the literature produced by it.
 Tzar/tsar/czar: An emperor or king/an autocratic ruler or leader/any person exercising
great authority or power in a particular field: a czar of industry.
 Troika: A team of three horses abreast/ Triumvirate.

English Words of Italian Origin

 Arcade: A covered passageway with shops and stalls on either side

 Archipelago: A group of many islands in a large body of water
 Assassin: A murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by
a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
 Balustrade: A railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
 Bandit: An armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
 Bizarre: Conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
 Bravo: A murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a
surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed/A cry of approval as from an audience at
the end of great performance.
 Bravura: Brilliant and showy technical skill
 Buffoon: A person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
 Cadenza: A brilliant solo passage occurring near the end of a piece of music
 Caliber: A degree or grade of excellence or worth/Diameter of a tube or gun barrel
 Dilettante: An amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who
pretends to have knowledge
 Extravaganza: Any lavishly staged or spectacular entertainment
 Facade: The face or front of a building/A showy misrepresentation intended to conceal
something unpleasant
 Fascism: A political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as
opposed to democracy or liberalism)
 Fiasco: A sudden and violent collapse
 Fresco: A mural done with water colors on wet paste
 Ghetto: Formerly the restricted quarter of many European cities in which Jews were
required to live/Any segregated mode of living or working that results from bias or
stereotyping

 Graffiti: A rude decoration inscribed on rocks or walls

 Grotesque: Distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
 Illuminati: People who profess special spiritual or intellectual enlightenment
 Impresario: A sponsor who books and stages public entertainments
 Maestro: An artist of consummate skill
 Motto: A favorite saying of a sect or political group
 Partisan: Devoted to a cause or party
 Portico: A porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned
area
  Propaganda: Information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause
 Torso: The body excluding the head and neck and limbs
 Virtuoso: Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
 Zany: Like a clown/Ludicrous, foolish

English Words of German Origin

 Angst: An acute but unspecific feeling of anxiety; usually reserved for philosophical
anxiety about the world or about personal freedom
 Blitz: Attack suddenly and without warning
 Delicatessen: Ready-to-eat food products
 Doppelganger: A ghostly double of a living person that haunts its living counterpart
 Flak: Intense adverse criticism
 Gestalt: A configuration or pattern of elements so unified as a whole that it cannot be
described merely as a sum of its parts
 Hinterland: A remote and undeveloped area

 Kitsch: Excessively garish or sentimental art; usually considered in bad taste

 Leitmotiv: A melodic phrase that accompanies the reappearance of a person or situation
(as in Wagner's operas)
 Nazi: A German member of Adolf Hitler's political party
 Poltergeist: A ghost that announces its presence with rapping and the creation of
disorder
 Putsch: A sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
 Realpolitik: Politics based on practical rather than moral or ideological considerations
 Schadenfreude: Delight in another person's misfortune
 Zeitgeist: The spirit of the time; the spirit characteristic of an age or generation

French Words in English - 1

1. A la carte: On the menu
Example: Restaurants usually offer variety on their à la carte with choices for each of the
several courses.
2. A la minute: To the minute
Example: This term is used in restaurant kitchens for dishes which are cooked to order,
rather than made ahead of time.
3. À la mode: In fashion, style
Example: Apparently someone decided that having ice cream on pie was the à la mode
way to eat it.
4. Adieu: Farewell, good bye
Example: I bade him adieu when he was leaving the country forever.
5. Aide-de-camp: Camp assistant
Example: A military officer who serves as a personal assistant to a higher-ranking officer.
6. Aide-mémoire: Memory aid; a note serving as a reminder
Example: In international relations, an aide-mémoire is a proposed agreement or
negotiating text circulated informally among delegations for discussion.
7. Ambiance: The mood, character, quality, tone, atmosphere, etc., particularly of an
environment.
Example: The restaurant had a delightful ambiance.
8. Amour-propre: Self-love; self-respect
Example: He was essentially a good-tempered man and had not a trace of amour propre
in his nature.
9. Aperitif: Cocktail (The actual meaning of apéritif is ‘to open’ and it has come from Latin
originally).
Example: Start the evening by enjoying an aperitif beside the roaring fire in the snug
lounge area.
10. Attaché: Attached; A person assigned to a diplomatic post
Example: Most of the Ambassadors have their attaché to deal with people's queries.
11. Au contraire: On the contrary
Example: I told you that she misbehaved with me. Au contraire you are scolding me.
12. Au courant: Up-to-date
Example: The shoes, the hair, the clothes- every last detail of her dress, in fact- was
utterly au courant.
13. Au gratin: With gratings; Anything that is grated and put on top of a dish, like
breadcrumbs or cheese
Example: She likes to cook her pasta and grilled vegetables au gratin as her kids like that
more.
14. Bas-relief: Low relief/design; Sculpture that is only slightly more prominent than its
background.
Example: The marble bas-relief panels were set into the walls of the hall.

15. Beau geste: A fine or noble gesture, often futile.

Example: My fellow writers supported me by writing letters of protest to the publisher,
but their beau geste could not prevent the inevitable.
16. Beau monde: High society
Example: Such elegant decor would impress even the beau monde.
17. Blond / blonde: Fair-haired; blond is for a man and blonde for a woman.
Example: I saw a blonde walking on the beach with a floral printed skirt.
18. Bon appétit: Good appetite; Enjoy your meal
Example: She invited us for a meal and said bon appétit when we began eating.
19. Bon mot: A witty remark or comment
Example: One bon mot after another flew out of his mouth, charming the audience.
20. Bon vivant: A person who lives luxuriously and enjoys good food and drink.
Example: It's true he's quite the bon vivant, but when he gets down to business he
conducts himself like a Spartan.
21. Bon voyage: Have a good trip
Example: Women in India apply vermillion on their husband's foreheads as a custom to
bid bon voyage when they go on journeys.
22. Bonjour : Good Morning. (also used in the afternoon)
Example: Looking forward to speaking with you all soon, bonjour!
23. Brunette: Small, dark-haired female; The French word ‘brun’, dark-haired, is what
English really means by ‘brunette’
Example: Ms Franklin, a stunning brunette, is serving four years for drugs offenses in a
Texas jail.
24. Carte blanche: Unrestricted power to act on one's own.
Example: I may have carte blanche around the office, but at home I'm a slave to my
family's demands.
25. Cause célèbre: A widely known controversial case or issue
Example: The Sacco and Vanzetti trial became an international cause célèbre during the
1920s.
26. Potpourri: Rotten pot; A scented mixture of dried flowers and spices; a miscellaneous
group or collection
Example: She gifted me a potpourri made from the dozens of the roses.
27. Rendezvous': Go to; refers to a date or an appointment
Example: Sail away to a romantic rendezvous for two or windsurf atop the waves like
dolphin at play.

1. Cerise: Cherry; The French word for the fruit gives the word for the color
Example: The Cerise plant flowers from June to October.
2. C'est La Vie: That's life
Example: I wanted the other one, but that's how it is, C'est La Vie
3. Chaise Longue: Long Chair
Example: This Chaise longue was better than what I had purchased last year.
4. Charge d'affaires: Charged with business; A substitute or replacement diplomat
Example: The American charge d'affaires and consul-general sent a letter to the
President.
5. Chef D'ouvre: Chief work; Masterpiece
Example: The painting of Monalisa is hailed as Chef D'ouvre by Leonardo Da Vinci.
6. Chic: Stylish
Example: Chic sounds more chic than stylish
7. Comme ci comme ça: So-so
Example: The plans for the party strike me as comme ci comme ca.
8. Coup de grace: Finishing blow
Example: After an already wildly successful day, the coup de grâce came when she won
best all-around athlete.
9. Crème caramel: Caramel cream; custard lined with caramel
Example: I really relish the custard that is baked in a caramel-lined mold and served
chilled with the caramel side up.
10. Creme de la crème: Something superlative; Cream of the cream; refers to the best of the
best.
Example: The crème de la crème of the world is invited to attend the Oscar Awards night.
11. Creme fraiche: Fresh Cream; Despite its meaning, crème fraîche is in fact slightly
fermented, thickened cream.
Example: You use creme fraiche instead of cheese to mix with mascarpone.
12. Crepe de Chine: Chinese crepe; soft fine or sheer clothing crepe especially of silk
Example: I saw a blue-eyed blonde in a lavender crepe de chine dress which highlighted
her silhouette.
13. Crime passionnel: Passionate crime; Crime of passion
Example: His prison sentence will be reduced if his lawyer can convince the jury that the
murder was a crime passionnel.
14. Cuisine: Kitchen, Style, cuisine refers only to a particular type of food/cooking, such as
French cuisine, Southern cuisine, etc.
Example: The inn's focal point is the restaurant with French Cuisine.

15. Cul-de-sac: Literally it means "bottom of a sack," but generally it refers to a dead-end

street. Cul-de-sac can also be used metaphorically to express an action that leads to
nowhere or an impasse.
Example: We had less traffic living on the cul-de-sac, but had trouble getting in and out.
16. De rigueur: Strictly required, as by etiquette, usage, or fashion
Example: Loudly proclaiming one's support for radical causes had become de rigueur
among her crowd.
17. Debutante: Beginner; débutante is the feminine form of débutant
Example: Nargis Fakhri is considered the most beautiful debutante of the current season.
18. Degustation: Tasting; The French word simply refers to the act of tasting, while in
English "degustation" is used for a tasting event or party, as in wine or cheese tasting.
Example: This menu degustation included four interesting and creative fish courses.
19. Déjà vu: The experience of perceiving a new situation as if it had occurred before.
Example: I'm sure I've been here before. Either that or I'm having a real sense of deja vu.
20. Du jour: Of the Day
Example: The soup du jour is cream of mushroom.
21. En Route: On the Way
Example: He had to come to pick me en route to the university.
22. En Suite: In Sequence, part of a set, together
Example: My husband would like a double room and I preferably with an en-suite
bathroom.
23. Enfant terrible: An incorrigible child; an outrageously outspoken or bold person
Example: He played the role of enfant terrible, jolting us with his blunt assessment.
24. Entente cordiale: Cordial Agreement
Example: The Entente Cordiale regarding new finance policy between Prime Minister
and parliament has been sealed today.
25. Entre nous: Between ourselves; confidentially
Example: Entre nous, their marriage is on the rocks.
26. Sans Souci: Carefree
Example: After few glasses of liquor, their mood turned distinctly sans souci.
27. Savoir-Faire: The ability to say and do the correct thing
Example: She presided over the gathering with impressive savoir-faire.

1. eau de Cologne: Water from Cologne

Example: After I got dressed up, he sprinkled me with eau de cologne.
2. eau de toilette: A Very weak Perfume
Example: He looked at the bottle of eau de toilette and said that he doesn't like it.
3. fait accompli: An accomplished fact, presumably irreversible
Example: There's no use protesting-it's a fait accompli
4. faux: false
Example: She was wearing a faux pearl necklace in the party.
5. faux pas: A social blunder
Example: Suddenly, she realized she had unwittingly committed yet another faux pas.
6. femme fatale: Deadly Woman; An alluring, mysterious woman who seduces men into
compromising situations
Example: She was such a femme fatale that every man she'd ever been with had ended up
with a broken heart.
7. foie gras: Fat liver; The liver of a force-fed goose, considered a delicacy
Example: I ate the terrine of foie gras and despite a lot of people loving it, I didn’t like it.
8. gauche: Awkward; Tactless, lacking social grace
Example: Example of gauche is a guest at a fancy dinner party, who arrives wearing jeans
and flip flops in yellow colour.
9. genre: Type; Used mostly in art and film
Example: I really like the genre of the movie.
10. haute couture: High cuisine; High-class, fancy (and expensive) cooking or food
Example: Haute couture casts its spell in Paris Fashion Show.
11. joie de vivre: Joy of living; The quality in people who live life to the fullest
Example: Helping the elderly is a joie de vivre of mine.
12. laissez-faire: Let it be - A policy of non-interference.
Example: The laissez faire policies of Coolidge and the Republicans are often blamed for
the Great Depression.
13. mardi gras: Fat Tuesday
Example: People came out of their houses to celebrate mardi gras carnival.
14. matinee: Morning
Example: I went to see the matinée show of the superhit movie with my friends.

15. mise en scene: The stage setting; surroundings

Example: The mise en scene for the sci-fi movie was molded, futuristic furniture and
blinding klieg lights.
 16. mot juste: The exact, appropriate word
Example: 'Rats!' screamed the defiant three-year-old, immensely proud of his mot juste.
17. nom de plume: Pen name
Example: Deciding it was time to sit down and begin a novel, the would-be writer spent
the first several hours deciding upon a suitable nom de plume.
18. nouvelle cuisine: New Cuisine; Cooking style developed in the 1960's and 70's that
emphasized lightness and freshness
Example: This Michelin star holder restaurant has a glass floor and gourmet nouvelle
cuisine.
19. oh la la: Oh dear
Example: Oh là là is usually misspelled and mispronounced "ooh la la" in English.
20. oui / non: Yes/ No
Example: Tell me if it's a qui or non from your side on this deal by noon.
21. papier mache: Mashed paper; Used for Art
Example: The artists in Kerala make beautiful handicraft with papier mâché.
22. par excellence: The best of the best
Example: His demeanor to impress people is par excellence.
23. passé: Old-fashioned, out-of-date, past its prime
Example: The hair falling on forehead is passé. It’s no more a fashion statement.
24. petit: Small; (law) lesser, minor
Example: The petit kid was bubbling with joy on seeing the balloons.
25. petite: Small, short
Example: The petite actress is a joy to watch on screen.
26. Tout le monde: Everybody; everyone of importance.
Example: Don't miss the event; it's bound to be attended by tout le monde.
27. Via: By way of
Example: Instead of taking the straight road, she decided to go via market so that she
could pick groceries on the way.
28. Vis-à-vis: "Face to face" (used as an adverb). It is used more widely as a preposition
though, meaning "compared with" or "in relation to."
Example: He offered a cigarette to his vis-à-vis.

Latin Words in English - 1

1. (sic): You write (sic) in brackets after a word or expression when you are quoting
something that someone else has said or written.
Example: She said that she liked very much London (sic) and wanted to stay here for a
long time.
2. A priori: Based on theory rather than observation           
Example: The fact that their house is in such disrepair suggests a priori that they are
having financial difficulties.
3. Ad absurdum: To the point of absurdity               
Example: He tediously repeated his argument ad absurdum.
4. Ad hoc: As an adjective, it means "formed or created with a specific purpose," and as an
adverb, it means "for the specific purpose or situation."   
 Examples: i) The World Bank's board on Friday ordered an ad hoc group to discuss the
matter.
ii) The ad hoc committee disbanded after making its final report.
5. Ad infinitum: To infinity
Example: The lecture seemed to drone on ad infinitum.
6. Ad Nauseam: If something that happens over and over again so that people get
completely bored         
Example: He talked ad nauseam about his achievements and how successful he is. It was
boring!
7. Addendum: An item to be added, especially a supplement to a book. The plural is
addenda.
Example: I will sign the contract once an addendum is included to require the lessor to
repaint the apartment within 60 days.
8. Alma Mater: One's old school   
Example: Central High School is my alma mater.
9. Alter ego: Other (alternative) self            
Example: A person with an alter ego is said to lead a double life
10. Annus mirabilis: Wonderful year              
Example: Last year was the annus mirabilis for my company.
11. Aqua: Water     
Example: Aqua aerobics is a water workout that improves fitness whilst protecting the
joints.
12. Bona fide: In good faith; genuine             
Example: For all her reticence and modesty, it was clear that she was a bona fide expert
in her field.
13. Carpe diem: Seize the day           
Example: So what if you have an 8:00 a.m. meeting tomorrow and various appointments?
Carpe diem!
14. Casus belli: An act justifying war               
Example: The general felt that the banana republic's insolent remarks about our national
honor were enough of a casus belli to launch an attack.

15. Caveat emptor: Let the buyer beware  

Example: Before you leap at that real estate deal, caveat emptor!
16. Census: Count of citizens             
Example: Census of the population is being taken for the purpose of assessing revenue.
17. Collum: Collar   
Example: The figure is wearing a heavy collum around the front of the neck, with a wide
pendant in the center.
18. Cras: Tomorrow
Example: As an optimist, he believes the show will start again cras even after several
failures.
19. De Facto: "Actual" (if used as an adjective) or "in practice" (if used as an adverb).
 In legal terms, de facto is commonly used in contrast to de jure, which means "by law."
Something, therefore, can emerge either de facto (by practice) or de jure (by
law).              
 Examples: i) Mama was in bed all day every day, suffering from depression; my sister
was my de facto mother.
ii) Although his title was prime minister, he was de facto president of the country.
iii) In this prominent position, she's making her own de facto debut as a writer with a
message for the general public.
20. Dei Gratia: By the grace of God
Example: De Gratia, he survived a very bad road accident last week and is safe and
healthy now.
21. Deus ex machine: A contrived device to resolve a situation          
Example: Stretching plausibility, the movie concluded with a deus ex machina ending in
which everyone was rescued at the last minute.
22. E.g. (exempli gratia): For Example           
Example: I buy many things in this shop e.g. video game player
23. Erratum: Error; mistake
Example: Lists of errors from a previous publication are often marked "errata" (the
plural, meaning errors).
24. Et cetera: And the rest  
Example: We urgently need to buy medical equipment, drugs et cetera.
25. Ex cathedra: With authority; used especially of those pronouncements of the pope that
are considered infallible.               
Example: I resigned myself to obeying; my father's opinions were ex cathedra in our
household.

1. Ex gratia: From kindness or grace (without recognizing any liability or legal

obligation)   
Example: They received an undisclosed ex gratia payment.
2. Ex post facto: Retroactively        
Example: I certainly hope that the change in policy will be honored ex post facto.
3. Excusez-moi ..: Excuse me...! (to ask for something)       
Example: Excusez-moi. Could you please tell me where the library is?
4. Flagrante delicto: In the act        
Example: The detective realized that without hard evidence he had no case; he would
have to catch the culprit flagrante delicto.
5. Habeas corpus: You must have the body (in court); a court order instructing that a
person under arrest be brought before a judge 
Example: The right of habeas corpus has long been regarded as an important safeguard of
individual liberty.
6. i.e. (id est): That is           
Example: When you use i.e. in a sentence to signify "that is," you do follow it with a
comma.
7. In loco parentis: In the place of a parent               
Example: The court appointed a guardian for the children, to serve in loco parentis.
8. In medias res: In the middle of a sequence of occurences            
Example: The film begins in medias res, with a panting, terrified man running through
the night.
9. In Situ: Situated in the original or natural position             
Example: I prefer seeing statues in situ rather than in the confines of a museum.
10. In vino veritas: In wine there is truth      
Example: By the end of the party, several of the guests had made a good deal of their
private lives public, prompting the host to murmur to his wife, 'in vino veritas.
11. Inter: Among, Between               
Example: Inter is a Latin neuter plural, so it can only mean among other things, not
people.
12. Interim: Meanwhile, interval     
Example: The interim mayor did a good job while he was in office.
13. Intra: Within     
Example: English play important roles in more use of intra-sentence conjunctions in legal
translation.
14. Ipso Facto: By the fact itself       
Example: An extremist, ipso facto, cannot become part of a coalition.

15. Magnum opus: A great work     

Example: And from him we have immense amounts to learn, as Simon Schama's recent
magnum opus vividly demonstrates.
16. Magnus: Big, Great, magnitude               
Example: In Latin, Magnus is masculine, magna is feminine and magnum is neutral.
17. Mater: Mother
Example: She has a loving and much loved mater, grandma and great grandma.
18. Memento Mori: A reminder that you must die  
Example: The skull rested on the mantlepiece as a memento mori.
19. Modus operandi: Mode of operating     
Example: The serial killer's modus operandi is to stab the victim and let them bleed to
death.
20. Ne Plus Ultra: The most intense degree of a quality or state       
Example: Pulling it from the box, he realized he was face to face with the ne plus ultra of
computers.
21. Opus Dei: The work of God         
Example: The opus Dei prelature is governed world-wide by a prelate in Rome.
22. Per: According to; in accordance with     
Example: If something happens as per normal, it means that it happens in the normal
way.
23. Per capita: For each person        
Example: The country's annual income is Rs. 5000 per capita.
24. Per se: By itself or intrinsically    
Example: This candidate is not a pacifist per se, but he is in favor of peaceful solutions
when practicable.

1. Persona Non Grata: Unacceptable or unwelcome person            

Example:Once I was cut out of the will, I became persona non grata among my relatives.
2. Post partum: After childbirth     
Example: She was unconscious for an hour Post partum.
3. Post-mortem: Examination of a body after death; autopsy          
Example: The post-mortem revealed that she had been murdered.
4. Prima Facie: At first sight, clear and evident        
Example: Although her husband implored, 'I can explain!' the sight of another woman
wrapped in his arms was prima facie evidence that he was a deceitful lout.
5. Prior: First, Primary, Priority       
Example: Please make sure that you save all the information prior to closing the file.
6. Pro and con: For and against      
Example: Evaluate all the pros and cons that you may have in future if you take this step.
7. Pro Bono: Done or donated without charge; free             
Example: The lawyer's pro bono work gave him a sense of value that his work on behalf
of the corporation could not.
8. Pro rata: Proportional; proportionally    
Example: The car rental charge is $50 per day and then pro rata for part of a day.
9. Quid Pro Quo: Something for something; an equal exchange     
Example: She vowed that when she had the means, she would return his favors quid pro
quo.
10. R.I.P. (Requiescat in pace): Rest in Peace             
Example: The Mughal kings made big tombs to Requiescat in pace.
11. Sine qua non: Indispensable element or condition          
Example: Lemon is the sine qua non of this recipe.
12. Sponsor: One who accepts responsibility for another     
Example: She was looking for a sponsor for her charitable organisation.
13. Status quo: The existing state or condition          
Example: People with money are often content with their status quo.
14. Sui Generis: Unique       
Example: Adjusting her pirate's hat and fringed hula skirt, Zelda sashayed into the party,
knowing her fashion statement was sui generis.

15. Terminus: Boundary, Terminal, Interminable      

Example: The bus line's last stop is its terminus.
16. Terra firma: Solid Ground            
Example: Columbus and his men set foot on terra firma after three weeks at sea.
17. Terra incognita: Unknown territory        
Example: When the conversation suddenly switched from contemporary fiction to
medieval Albanian playwrights, he felt himself entering terra incognita.
18. Trans: Across    
Example: He came back, wondering, trans the rough stones until he stood beside the tall
figure
19. Ultra: Beyond   
Example: Members of the country club think they lead an ultra-prestigious lifestyle.
20. Veni, Vidi, Vici. : I came, I saw, I conquered         
Example: After the takeover the business mogul gloated, 'veni, vidi, vici
21. Verbatim: In exactly the same words     
Example: I had to memorize the text verbatim.
 22. Versus; vs.; v: Against   
Example: What are the benefits of organic versus inorganic foods?
23. Vice versa: The other way around           
Example: My telephone serves me, and not vice versa.
24. Vox populi: The voice of the people       
Example: My sentiments echo those of the vox populi.

Greek Words in English - 1

1. Acme: The highest point of a structure  
Example: One could say that Rome reached the acme of its power on 117 AD, under the
rule of Trajan.
2. Amnesia: Oblivion          
Example: The woman who had been in an accident was suffering from amnesia and
because of this she didn't recognize her family.
3. Amphibious/amphibians: Living a double life     
Example: His talk will be on four wild animals, including an amphibian, reptile, bird and
mammal.
4. Anachronism: Wrong time reference    
Example: The intentional use of older, often obsolete cultural artifacts may be regarded
as anachronistic.
5. Anagoge/anagogy: Spiritual uplift, reference to a principle        
Example: Anagoge is currently in the bottom 30% of lookups on Merriam-Webster.com.
6. Anagram: Transpose the letters of one word so as to form another       
Example: Any word or phrase that exactly reproduces the letters in another order is an
anagram.
7. Analogy: Proportion      
Example: It is argued that every analogy is partially superfluous and can be rendered as a
deduction.
8. Analyse/Analysis: Loosen, simplify         
Example: Sentence analysis is not always easy but it is an essential tool in English
Grammar.
9. Anamnesis: Recollection, reminiscence
Example: Anamnesis is often used as a narrative technique in fiction and poetry as well
as in memoirs and autobiographies.

10. Anecdote: Unpublished               
Example: The writer makes his living by anecdotes. He searches them out and carves
them as the raw materials of his profession.
11. Anemia: refers to a condition characterized by a qualitative or quantitative deficiency of
the red blood cells (or of the hemoglobin).            
Example: Never feed an onion to your pet, as large amounts can destroy your pet's red
blood cells causing anemia.
12. Anesthe-: Lack of sensation, insensibility under surgical treatment          
Example: The doctors had to give local anesthesia to the patient to be able to remove his
tooth.
13. Anorexia: Lack of appetite          
Example: The most commonly affected by anorexia are young women in education aged
between 15-25.
14. Antagonize: Struggle against, prove a match for               
Example: Mix a little sincerity and gumption in your hard-line approach, and perhaps
you'll get somewhere and not antagonize others.
15. Arthritis: Inflammation of Joint 
Example: The old lady looks crippled by arthritis.
16. Asulon (Asylum in English): Sanctuary    
Example: She ended up in a lunatic asylum shortly afterward a terrible road accident.

1. Dogma: The established belief or set of principles held by a religion, ideology or by any

organization.     
Example: The church played down the stranger aspects of its dogma, including life on
other planets.
2. Ethos: "Accustomed place." It refers to a disposition or characteristics peculiar to a
specific person, culture or movement        
Example: We note that these days a great deal of advertising uses ethos extensively
through celebrity endorsements.
3. Eureka: Used to celebrate a discovery, and it can be translated to "I have found!"
Example: Archimedes exclaimed Eureka! when he discovered a method of detecting the
amount of alloy mixed with the gold in the crown of the king of Syracuse.
4. Genesis: Birth or origin. Genesis is also the name of the first book of the Bible.  
Example: Modern religions offer their own versions of genesis.
5. Halos (Halo in English): Round shape, the disk of the sun, circular arcade at
Delphi           
Example: The picture of Jesus had a halo around the head.
6. Harmonia: Agreement, harmony            
Example: A piece of music does not have to have perfect harmonia to be a powerful
piece.
7. Hoi polloi: The common people
Example: Marie Antoinette recommended distributing the cake to the hoi polloi.
8. Hygiene: Soundness, health       
Example: It is in your best interest to maintain a good personal hygiene.
9. Hypnos: Sleep  
Example: Much of this psychiatrist's work used hypnosis to uncover the unconscious
mind.

10. Kudos: Fame or glory, usually resulting from an important act or achievement.  

Example: They deserve the kudos because they could be deemed responsible for the
marked improvement in their work.
11. Phobia: Many people wrongly think that a phobia is a fear. In reality it is more than that.
Phobia is an irrational and exaggerated fear of something.               
Example: He has a phobia of crowded places, so he avoids going out to the market.
12. Photon: Plant   
Example: The garden show had photon species from around the world.
13. Plethora: When one goes beyond what is needed or appropriate. It represents an excess
or undesired abundance.               
Example: He has a plethora of knowledge when it comes to human psychology.
14. Psalm: To play, twang   
Example: He makes people rise at five in the morning to sing psalms.
15. Pseudo: False, a falsity  
Example: Pseudo names are used in some call centers to maintain privacy of the
employees

1. Alzheimer's Disease: Brain disease named for the German neurologist Alois Alzheimer
(1864-1915), who first identified it in 1906
Example: Patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) were asked to respond to simple probes
of sentences where we manipulated grammatical factors, semantic factors, and cognitive
resource demands associated with a sentence.
2. Angst: Dread and anxiety
Example: Sylvia's teenage angst was nothing compared to the parental angst experienced
by the two individuals whose duty it was to raise her.
3. Apple strudel: A type of pastry made with thin layers of dough, rolled up with a fruit
filling
Example: In your free time try authentic apple strudel and Viennese coffee.
4. Aspirin: Acetylsalicyclic acid (also called Aspirin) was invented by the German chemist
Felix Hoffmann working for Bayer AG in 1899.     
Example: The cost of prescribing aspirin was lower till about a few years ago.
5. Coffee klatsch (klatch): A casual social gathering for coffee and conversation.      
Example: I thoroughly enjoyed our coffee klatsch yesterday, the highlight of which was
the discussion on global warming.
6. Diesel: The diesel engine is named for its German inventor, Rudolf Diesel              
Example: My car runs on diesel unlike his which runs on petrol.
7. Dobermann: Dog breed named for the German Friedrich Louis Dobermann
Example: I have 4 pugs, an English bulldog and a very naughty Dobermann.
8. Doppelganger: A ghostly double, look-alike, or clone of a person
Example: He saw his own doppelganger walking down the street, and ran home in terror.
9. Doppler effect: Apparent change in the frequency of light or sound waves, caused by
rapid movement; named for the Austrian physicist C.J. Doppler who discovered the effect
Example: The use of the Doppler effect for light in astronomy depends on our knowledge
that the spectra of stars are not continuous.

10. Fahrenheit: The Fahrenheit temperature scale is named for its German inventor, Daniel
Gabriel Fahrenheit, who invented the alcohol thermometer
Example: Fahrenheit 451 is the temperature at which book paper burns.
 11. Feinschmecker: Gourmet
Example: No, I don't think McDonald's will do; he's much too much of a Feinschmecker.
12. Frankfurter: Hot dog, originally a type of German sausage (Wurst) from Frankfurt
Example: She makes such delicious Frankfurters that her kids want them at least once a
week.
13. Kindergarten: A school or class for young children between the ages of four and six
years.
Example: She wanted to send her children to the best kindergarden in town.
14. Schadenfreude: Pleasure at someone else's misfortunes
Example: Schadenfreude suffused the classroom after the insufferably supercilious class
pet was caught cheating by the teacher.
15. Verboten: Forbidden, as by law; prohibited          
Example: That topic, I am afraid, is verboten in this household.
16. Wanderjahr: A year or period of travel, especially following one's schooling.        
Example: The trio took off on their Wanderjahr, intent on visiting every museum between
Edinburgh and Rome.
17. Weltschmerz: Sorrow over the evils of the world.              
Example: His poetry expressed a certain Weltschmerz, or world-weariness.
18. Zeitgeist: The thought or sensibility characteristic of a particular period of time. 
Example: She blamed it on the Zeitgeist, which encouraged hedonistic excess.

List of Collective Nouns

Collective Nouns for Animals

A clutter of spiders A barrel of monkeys A barren of mules

A bask of crocodiles
A bed of clams/eels/oysters/snakes A bloat of hippos A bazaar of guillemots
A battery of barracudas A clan of hyenas A herd of cattle
An army of ants A herd of boars A fall of lambs
A litter of cubs A pride of lions A troop of monkeys
A swarm/hive of bees A flink of cows A swarm of flies
A clowder of cats A cluster of A clutter of cats/starlings
bees/grasshoppers

A yoke of oxen A flight of dragons A bale of turtles

A flutter of butterflies A pod of whales A kennel of dogs
A bed of cockles A caravan of camels A tower of giraffes
A colony of A congress of baboons A cowardice of curs
ants/beavers/gulls/penguins/rabbit
s
A crash of rhinos
A down of hares
A dray of squirrels
An earth of foxes
A field of racehorses
A fluther of jellyfish
Collective Nouns for Birds
A flock of birds
A flight
ofbirds/butterflies/cormorants/
Doves / goshawks/ swallows 
A clutch of chicks
A convocation of eagles
A cover of coots
A fall of woodcocks
A brood of
chickens/hens/pheasants
A bevy of quail/roebucks/swans
A wisdom of owls
A nye/nide of pheasants
A kettle of hawks
A dissimulation of birds
A volary of birds
A tittering/tiding of magpies
A squabble of seagulls
A cry of hounds
A doylt of swine
A drift of pig/swine
A family of otter
A float of crocodiles
A dropping of pigeons
A brace of ducks/grouse  A dole of doves
A company of parrots/widgeons
A drumming of grouse
A durante of toucans
A covey of
grouse/partridges/pheasants/
ptarmigans /quail
A bouquet of pheasants
A building of rooks
A watch of nightingales
A wedge of geese/swans
A lamentation of swans
A host of sparrows
An unkindness of ravens
A tok of capercaillie
A spring of teal
A culture of bacteria
A draught of fish
A drove of cattle
A fesnyng of ferrets
A flock of geese/lice/sheep
A cast of falcons/hawks
 
A conspiracy of ravens
A dule of doves
An exaltation of larks
A deceit of lapwings
A huddle of penguins
A descent of woodpeckers
A wake of buzzards/vultures
A wing of plovers
A murder of crows/magpies
A gatling of woodpeckers
An ubiquity of sparrows
A stand of flamingo
A siege of cranes/herons
A sedge of cranes
A plump of
waterfowl/wildfowl
Collective Nouns for People
an illusion of magicians
a tribe of natives
a posse of policemen
a pack of thieves
a horde of savages
a crew of sailors
a caravan of gypsies
a board of directors
a house of senators
a squad of soldiers
a class of students
a band of musicians
a crowd of people
a team of athletes
a syndicate of merchants
a lying of pardoners
a flock of tourists
Collective Nouns for Plants & Plant Products
a bunch of flowers
a grove of trees
a heap of durians
a tuft of grass
a pack of brownies
a clone of aspen
A scold of jays
A muster of peacocks
a tribe of arabs
a troop of scouts
a staff of employees
a party of friends
a line of kings
a gang of prisoners
a choir of singers
a body of men
a troupe of dancers/acrobats
a choir of singers
a congregation of
worshippers
a regiment of soldiers
a gang of thieves
a bevy of ladies
a draught of butlers
a posse of sheriffs
a faculty of teachers
a bowl of rice
a basket of fruits
a comb of bananas
a shrubbery of shrubs
a nursery of plants
a tassel of corn
A rookery of penguins
a host of angels
a troupe of artistes
a team of players
a patrol of policemen
a mob of rioters
a group of dancers
a company of actors
a bunch of crooks
a conference of delegates
a staff of officials
a panel of experts
a dynasty of kings
a bench of magistrates
an audience of listeners
a cohort of guests/visitors
a class of pupils
a clump of trees
a crate of fruits
a vase of flowers
a bunch of grapes/bananas
a rarity of orchids
an agar of arabidopsis
a henge of prunus/stoneftruit
a bed of flowers
a spike of cacti
a carpet of sphagnum
a drift of dandelions
a trembling of aspens
a copse of trees
an advance of birches
an orchard of peaches
a pot of plants
Collective Nouns for Things & Places
a glossary of words/phrases
a bundle of sticks
a stack of hay
a shower of rain
a pair of shoes
a series of events
a clutch of eggs
a heap of sand
a catalogue of goods
a fleet of lorries
a whirl of windmills
a network of computers
an agenda of tasks
a bunch of books/keys
an alliance of countries
an anthology of poems/prose
a horde of hostas  a reservoir of succulents
a bouquet of flowers
a pack of aloes
a firework of ferns
a droop of peonies
a towering of redwoods
a spinney of trees
a nosegay of flowers
a patch of grass
a row of plants
a mess of alders
a cluster of stars
a list of names
a gallery of pictures
a bale of cotton
a group/chain of islands
a fleet of ships
a cellar of wine
a museum of art
a sheaf of arrows
a palette of colors
a battery of guns
a library of books
a nest of rumors
a chest of drawers
a confederation/union of
states
an armada of ships
 
a pod of peas
a flurry of cottongrass
a chamber of boxwoods
a vincent of sunflowers
a majesty of oaks
a stand of trees
a garden of roses/flowers
a clump of plants
a canvas of maples
a gloom of yews
a set of tools
a line of cars
a box of cigars
a book of exercises
an album of photographs
a chain/range of mountains
a batch of breads
a flight of stairs
a babel of words
a ring of keys
a pack of cards
a string of pearls
a rabble of remedies
a block of flats
a network of roads
an atlas of maps
a bank of circuits a bank of monitors a budget of papers

Types of Manias
The word ‘mania’ stands for an excessive enthusiasm or desire for something. Most of us suffer from
some obsession or the other, but we might not have the word to describe 'our obsessions'. In this
article, we explore some extreme reactions, irrational kinds of beliefs and actions, and words to help
you boost your vocabulary.

Mania Definition
Ablutomania Mania for washing oneself
Aboulomania Pathological indecisiveness
Agromania Intense desire to be in open spaces
Andromania Nymphomania
Anglomania Craze or obsession with England and the English
Anthomania Obsession with flowers
Aphrodisiomania Abnormal sexual interest
Arithmomania Obsessive preoccupation with numbers
Balletomania Abnormal fondness for ballet
Bibliomania Craze for books or reading
Bruxomania Compulsion for grinding teeth
Cacodemomania Pathological belief that one is inhabited by an evil spirit
Catapedamania Obsession with jumping from high places
Chinamania Obsession with collecting china
Choreomania Dancing mania or frenzy
Clinomania Excessive desire to stay in bed
Copromania Obsession with feces
Cytheromania Nymphomania
Dacnomania Obsession with killing
Demonomania Pathological belief that one is possessed by demons
Dinomania Mania for dancing
Dipsomania Abnormal craving for alcohol
 Discomania Obsession for disco music
Doramania Obsession with owning furs
Doromania Obsession with giving gifts
Drapetomania Intense desire to run away from home
Dromomania Compulsive longing for travel

                                                           

Types of Manias – 2

Manias starting with letters E, F, G, H

Mania Definition
Ecdemomania Abnormal compulsion for wandering
Egomania Irrational self-centered attitude or self-worship
Eleutheromania Manic desire for freedom
Empleomania Mania for holding public office
Enosimania Pathological belief that one has sinned
Entheomania Abnormal belief that one is divinely inspired
Epomania Craze for writing epics
Ergasiomania Excessive desire to work; ergomania; workaholism
Erotomania Abnormally powerful sex drive
Etheromania Craving for ether
Ethnomania Obsessive devotion to one's own people
Eulogomania Obsessive craze for eulogies
Flagellomania Abnormal enthusiasm for flogging
Florimania Craze for flowers
Francomania Craze or obsession with France and the French
Gallomania Craze or obsession with France and the French
Gamomania Obsession with issuing odd marriage proposals
Graecomania Obsession with Greece and the Greeks; hellenomania
Graphomania Obsession with writing
Gynaecomania Abnormal sexual obsession with women
 Habromania Insanity featuring cheerful delusions
Hagiomania Mania for sainthood
Hexametromania Mania for writing in hexameter
Hieromania Pathological religious visions or delusions
Hippomania Obsession with horses
Hydromania Irrational craving for water
Hylomania Excessive tendency towards materialism
Hypermania Severe mania
Hypomania Minor mania
Hysteromania Nymphomania
Types of Manias – 3

Manias starting with letters from I-N

Mania Definition
Iconomania Obsession with icons or portraits
Idolomania Obsession or devotion to idols
Infomania Excessive devotion to accumulating facts
Islomania Craze or obsession for islands
Italomania Obsession with Italy or Italians
Kleptomania Irrational predilection for stealing
Klopemania Kleptomania
Logomania Pathological loquacity
Lypemania Extreme pathological mournfulness
Macromania Delusion that objects are larger than natural size
Megalomania Abnormal tendency towards grand or grandiose behaviour
Melomania Craze for music
Methomania Morbid craving for alcohol
Metromania Insatiable desire for writing verse
Micromania Pathological self-deprecation or belief that one is very small
Monomania Abnormal obsession with a single thought or idea
 Morphinomania Habitual craving or desire for morphine
Musomania Obsession with music
Mythomania Lying or exaggerating to an abnormal extent
Narcomania Uncontrollable craving for narcotics
Necromania Sexual obsession with dead bodies; necrophilia
Nosomania Delusion of suffering from a disease
Nostomania Abnormal desire to go back to familiar places
Nymphomania Excessive or crazed sexual desire

Types of Manias – 4

Manias starting with letters O, P

Mania Definition
Oenomania Obsession or craze for wine
Oligomania Obsession with a few thoughts or ideas
Oniomania Mania for making purchases
Onomamania Mania for names
Onomatomania Irresistible desire to repeat certain words
Onychotillomania Compulsive picking at the fingernails
Opiomania Craving for opium
Opsomania Abnormal love for one kind of food
Orchidomania Abnormal obsession with orchids
Parousiamania Obsession with the second coming of Christ
Pathomania Moral insanity
Peotillomania Abnormal compulsion for pulling on the penis
Phagomania Excessive desire for food or eating
Phaneromania Habit of biting one's nails
Pharmacomania Abnormal obsession with trying drugs
Phonomania Pathological tendency to murder
Photomania Pathological desire for light
 Phyllomania Excessive or abnormal production of leaves
Phytomania Obsession with collecting plants
Planomania Abnormal desire to wander and disobey social norms
Plutomania Mania for money
Polemomania Mania for war
Politicomania Mania for politics
Polkamania Craze for polka dancing
Polymania Mania affecting several different mental faculties
Poriomania Abnormal compulsion to wander
Pornomania Obsession with pornography
Potichomania Craze for imitating oriental porcelain
Potomania Abnormal desire to drink alcohol
Pseudomania Irrational predilection for lying
Pteridomania Passion for ferns
Pyromania Craze for starting fires

Types of Manias – 5

Manias starting with letters from R-Z

Mania Definition
Rhinotillexomania Compulsive nose picking
Rinkomania Obsession with skating
Satyromania Abnormally great male sexual desire; satyriasis
Scribbleomania Obsession with scribbling
Sebastomania Religious insanity
Sitiomania Morbid aversion to food
Sophomania Delusion that one is incredibly intelligent
Squandermania Irrational propensity for spending money wastefully
Stampomania Obsession with stamp-collecting
Syphilomania Pathological belief that one is afflicted with syphilis
Technomania Craze for technology
Teutomania Obsession with Teutonic or German things
Thanatomania Belief that one has been affected by death magic, and resulting illness
Theatromania Craze for going to plays
Theomania Belief that one is a god
Timbromania Craze for stamp collecting
Tomomania Irrational predilection for performing surgery
Toxicomania Morbid craving for poisons
Trichotillomania Neurosis where patient pulls out own hair
Tulipomania Obsession with tulips
Typhomania Delirious state resulting from typhus fever
Typomania Craze for printing one's lucubration
Uranomania Obsession with the idea of divinity
Verbomania Craze for words
Xenomania Inordinate attachment to foreign things
Zoomania Insane fondness for animals

List of Word Roots

Word root/ Root Meaning Words based on the Root
prefix
A/n not, without Abyss - without bottom
Achromatic - without colour
Anhydrous - without water
Acro top, height, tip, Acrobat - a "high walker"
beginning Acronym - a word formed from the first (capital)
letters of a word
Acrophobia - fear of height
Agr/i/o farming Agriculture - management of the land,
Agribusiness - making money by utilizing land
Agrarian - relating to the management of land
Agronomy - the application of soil and plant sciences
to land management and crop production
Alg/o pain Neuralgia - pain caused by a nerve
Analgesic - a drug that makes one pain-free
Nostalgia - aching for the familiar
Ambi, amphi both, on both Ambidextrous - able to use both hands equally
sides, around Ambiguous - having more than one meaning
Ambivalence - conflicting or opposite feelings toward
a person or thing
 Ambivert - Someone having both extrovert and
introvert personality traits
Ami/o love
Amiable - friendly, pleasant, lovable

Amity - friendly and peaceful relations

Amorous - showing romantic love

Andr/o man, male
Androgynous - being both male and female

Android - resembling a human

Misandry - hatred towards men
Anim life, spirit Animal - a living organism

Animate - to make alive

Animus - Hostility or ill feeling/motivation to do

something.

Equanimity - of balanced spirit

Ann/enn year Anniversary - a date observed once a year

Annual - happening once a year

Biennial - Occurring every second year

Millennium - 1,000 years

Anthrop/o human Anthropology - the study of mankind

Anthropomorphism - giving human form to non-

human things

Philanthropy - the love to mankind (expressed

through good deeds)
Bellicose - warlike
Bell/i war
Belligerent - hostile, ready to fight
Rebel - person who opposes and fights
Antibody - a substance that destroys micro-organisms
Anti against,
Anticlimax - a change from a serious subject to a
opposite of disappointing one
Antiseptic - preventing infection
 Antisocial - opposing social norm
two, twice, once Biannual - happening twice a year
Bi/n
in every two Biathlon - sporting event combining rifle shooting and
cross-country skiing
Binoculars - optical device with two lenses
Bilateral - of or involving two sides
book Bibliology - the literature or doctrine of the Bible
Bibli/o
Bibliography - a list of books used as sources
Bibliomania - an extreme love of books
Bibliophile - a person who loves books
life, living Biodegradable - capable of being decomposed by e.g.
Bio
matter bacteria
Biography - a life story written by another person
Biology - the science of life
Biosphere - earth's surface inhabited by living things
glowing, Candid - free from bias, prejudice, or malice
Cand
iridescent Candle - something that gives light
Incandescent- white, glowing, or luminous with
intense heat
Cardiac - relating to the heart
Cardi/o heart
Cardiogenic - resulting from heart disease
Cardiologist - a heart doctor
Cardiopathy - A disease of the heart
Chronic - lasting for a long time
Chron/o time
Chronological - arranging events in time order,
Synchronize - happening at the same time
cut, kill Homicide - murder
Cide, cise
Matricide - the murder of your mother
Patricide - the murder of your father
Incisor - a sharp tooth for cutting food
Insecticide - a chemical used to kill insects
Circumlocution - An indirect way of expressing
Circum around, about
something
Circumnavigate - to sail around
Circumscribe - to draw around
Circumspect - looking around
Cognition - process of acquiring knowledge
Cogn/i know
Incognito - disguised so no one knows you
Recognize - to discover that one knows
body Corporation - a company recognized by law as a
Corp/o
single body
Corpse - a dead body
Corporal - pertaining to the body
Credence - belief that something is true or valid
Cred believe
Credulous - believing things too easily, gullible
Incredible - unbelievable
 Crucial - characteristic of or having the form of a cross
Cruc cross
Crucifix - the cross itself as a Christian emblem
Excruciating - so intense as to cause great pain or
anguish
Cryptic - of hidden meaning
Crypto hidden, secret
Cryptography - science of secret codes
Encrypt - encode into secret code
Democracy - government of the people
Dem/o people
Demographic - the study of people
Epidemic - spreading among people in a region
Dichromatic - displaying two colors
Di/plo two, twice
Diploma - a certificate, literally "a letter folded
double"
Dilemma - a situation that requires a choice between
two alternatives.
Contradict - to express the opposite of
Dict speak
Prediction - a statement foretelling the future
Dictate - to speak out loud for another person to write
down.
Dominate - to be the master of
Domin master
Domineering - excessively controlling
Predominate - to have more power than others
Egoistic - self-centered
Ego self
Alter ego - a higher aspect of oneself
Egomania - excessive preoccupation with oneself.
Endotherm - a creature that can keep its inside
Endo within, inside
temperature fairly constant
Endocrine - relating to glands that secrete directly into
the blood or lymph
Endogamy - the custom to marry within one's clan,
tribe etc.
Bicentennial - of or relating to an age or period of 200
Enn/i, anni years
years
Centennial - of or relating to an age or period of 100
years
Perennial - lasting through many years.
Epidemic - the rapid spread of something negative
Ep/i on, upon, over,
Epilogue - a short speech delivered after a play
Epicenter - the centre of an earthquake.
Equidistant - an equal distance from two points
Equ/i equal, equally
Equanimity - calm temperament, evenness of temper
Equation - a statement of equality.
Ergonomics - study of the working environment
Erg/o work
Energy - the power to accomplish work
Energetics - science that looks at energy and its
transformation.
 Ethnic - related to a defined group of people
Ethno people/race
Ethnocentric - judging on the basis of ethnicity of
people
Ethnology - the study of people and races.
Confide - place trust in someone
Fid faith
Fidelity - faithfulness
Fiduciary - a trustee;
Forebear - ancestor
Fore previous, in
Forebode - an advance warning of something bad
front of, earlier Forecast - estimation of future events
Fugitive - a person who has escaped
Fug run away, flee,
Refuge - a place/situation of shelter from
escape pursuit/danger 
Refugee - a person who has left their country to escape
danger
Genealogy - the study of family history/ lines of
Gen/o/e/ family, birth,
descent
formation, kind, Generation - people born and living at approximately
race the same time
Genetic - relating to heredity encoded in the genes.
Geography - study of the earth's surface
Geo earth, soil,
Geology - study of the structure of the earth
global Geoponics - soil based agriculture.
Gratify - to please someone
Grat pleasing
Grateful - feeling thankful
Gratuity - a tip, token of appreciation
Gynecology - the science of female reproductive health
Gyn/o/e woman, female
Gynephobia - fear of women
Gynecoid - resembling a woman.
Misogyny -hatred of women
Herbicide - any chemical used to kill unwanted plants,
Herbi grass, plant
etc.
Herbivorous - plant-eating
Herbal - relating to plants
Heterogeneous - made up of unrelated parts
Hetero different, other
Heteronyms - words with same spelling but different
meanings
Heterodox - not conforming to traditional beliefs.
like, alike, same Homogeneous - of the same nature or kind
Homo, homeo
Homonym - sounding alike
Homeopathy - a therapy that is based on treating
"same with same"
under Hypoglycemia - an abnormally low level of sugar in
Hyp/o
the blood
Hypothermia - abnormally low body temperature
Hypothesis - a theory that is unproven but used under
 the assumption that it is true.
too much, over, Hyperactive - very restless
Hyper
excessive, Hypercritical - too critical
beyond Hypertension - above normal pressure.
image Icon - an (often religious) image, in modern usage a
Icon/o
simplified graphic of high symbolic content
Iconology - science of symbols and icons
Iconoclast - someone who destroys religious images
and traditional beliefs.
peculiar, Idiomatic - Peculiar to a particular language.
Idio
personal, Idiosyncrasy - a physical or mental characteristic
distinct typical or a particular person
Idiot - someone who is distinctly foolish or stupid.
word, doctrine, Logic - correct reasoning
Log/o
discourse Monologue - a long speech by one speaker
Analogy - similarity, especially between things
otherwise dissimilar
speak Eloquent - speaking beautifully and forcefully
Loqu, locu
Loquacious - very talkative
Elocution - art of public speaking
light Elucidate - to explain, to throw light on
Luc
Lucid - easily understood, giving off light
Translucent - allowing light through.
large, great Macroevolution - large scale evolution
Macro
Macromolecule - a large molecule
Macroeconomics - study of the overall forces of
economy
great, large Magnify - make larger
Magn/a/i
Magnificent - grand
Magnate - a powerful person, especially in business or
industry.
mother Maternal - relating to motherhood
Mater, matr/i
Maternity - the state of being a mother
Matriarch - a woman head of a household.
greatest Maximal - the best or greatest possible
Max
Maximize - to make as great as possible
Maximum - the greatest amount.
great, large, Megalopolis - an area with many nearby cities
Mega
million Megaphone - a device that projects a loud voice
Megastructure - huge building or other structure.
change, after, Metaphysics - study of nature and reality
Meta
beyond, Metamorphosis - a complete change of form
between Metastasis - the transmission of disease to other parts
of the body.
very small, Microbe - a very small living thing
Micro
short, minute Microchip - a tiny wafer with an integrated circuit
 Microscope - a device to see very small things.
move Immigrant - a person who moves to a new country to
Migr
settle
Migrant - person who moves from place to place
Migration - the process of moving.
small, less Mini - something that is very small
Min/i
Minuscule - extremely tiny
Minutiae - very small or trivial details.
bad, badly, Misbehave - to behave badly
Mis/o
wrong, wrongly Misprint - an error in printing
Misnomer - an error in naming a person or thing.
form Metamorphosis - complete change of form
Morph/o
Endorphins - chemical in the brain able to transform
pain
Amorphous - without distinct shape or form.
death Immortal - living forever, unable to die
Mort
Mortal - certain to die
Mortician - an undertaker.
many, more Multicolored - having many colors
Multi
than one or two Multimedia - using a range of media
Multitasking - doing many things at once.
change Immutable - not changing
Mut
Mutant - an organism that has undergone change
Mutate - to undergo a change.
born Innate - included since birth
Nat
Natal - relating to birth
Natural - gotten at birth, not afterward.
ship Circumnavigate - to sail around a place
Nav
Naval - relating to a navy or warships
Navigate - to sail a ship through a place.
name Misnomer - an error in naming a person or thing
Nom/in
Nominal - being something in name only but not in
reality
Nominate - to name for election or appointment, to
designate.
Number Enumerate - to mention a number of items on a list
Numer
Numerology - the study of magical uses of numbers
Numerous - a large number.
eight Octagon - a figure with 8 sides and 8 angles
Oct/a/o
Octogenarian - person in his or her 80s
Octopus - sea animal with 8 arms.
all Omnipotent - with all the power
Omni
Omniscient - knowing all things
Omnivorous - eating all foods.
best Optimal - the best, the most desirable
Opt
Optimize - to make the best of
 Optimum - the best something could be
straight Orthodontist - a dentist that straightens teeth
Ortho
Orthopedic - a doctor concerned with the proper
alignment of the bones
Orthography - the correct way of writing.
sharp Oxymoron - combining two ideas that sharply
Oxi/oxy
contradict each other
Oxidize - corrode a surface.
all, any, Panacea - a cure for all diseases or problems
Pan
everyone Panorama - an all-around view
Pantheism - the worship of all gods
Pandemic - affecting all.
Pater, patr/i Father Paternal - relating to fathers
Paternity - fatherhood
Patriarch - a man who rules a group.
feeling, emotion Antipathy - a feeling of great dislike
Path
Apathy - a lack of feeling or interest
Empathy - ability to understand another's feelings.
Five Pentagon - shape having 5 angles and 5 sides,
Pent/a
pentagram - a five-pointed star formerly used as a
symbolic figure in magic
Pentathlon - an athletic contest that includes five
events.
no, not, without
Non Nondescript - with no special characteristics
Nonfiction - true, real, not made-up
Nonsense - without sense.
love, friend Philanthropist - one who loves humanity
Phil/o
Philology - the love of words
Philosophy - the love of wisdom
Bibliophilia - loving books.
City Metropolis - a large city
Poli
Police - people who work for the government to
maintain order in a city
Politics - actions of a government or political party.
many, more Polychrome - with many colors
Poly
than one Polyglot - a person fluent in many languages
Polygon - shape with 3 or more straight sides.
after, behind Posthumous - after someone's death
Post
Postpone - to delay something
Postscript - an addition to an already completed
document.
earlier, before, Preamble - a part in front of a formal document
Pre
in front of Prepare - to get ready in advance
Prediction - a statement foretelling the future.
 primitive, first, Prototype - the first of a kind
Proto
chief Proton - on of the very basic parts of an atom
Protocol - a first draft from which a document is
prepared.
wrong, false Pseudonym - a fictitious name
Pseud/o
Pseudoscience - theories presumed without proof of a
scientific nature
Pseudopregnancy - a false pregnancy.
mind, mental Psyche - the human spirit or soul
Psych/o
Psychic - relating to the human mind or someone who
has supernatural mental abilities
Psychology - the study of the mind.
to fight Pugnacious - having a quarrelsome or aggressive
Pugn /a, pung
nature
Repugnant - distasteful, offensive or revolting
Pungent - piercing.
clean Purge - remove anything undesirable
Purg
Purgatory - according to roman Catholics a place
where souls must clean themselves of sin
Expurgate - remove objectionable passages from a
publication.
fire/ high Pyrotechnics - a display of fireworks
Pyr/o
temperature Pyrometer - a thermometer used for measuring high
temperatures
Pyretic - inducing fever.
four/fourth Quadrant - a circular sector equal to one-quarter of a
Quad/r/ri
circle/ open space with buildings on four sides
Quadrennium - a time period of four years
Quadruped - an animal with four feet.
fourth Quarter - one-fourth of the total
Quart
Quart - one-fourth of a gallon
Quartet - a musical composition four voices or
instruments.
five, fifth Quintett - a composition for 5 voices or instruments
Quin/t
Quintessence - pure essence, based on the ancient
philosophy that there was a fifth element that was
present in all things
Quintuple - fivefold.
mass, heap Accumulate - To gather or pile up
Cumul
Cumulative - Gradually building up
ten Decade - 10 years
Dec/a
Decathlon - Athletic contest that includes 10
disciplines in which each participant competes
December - formerly the 10th month of the Roman
calendar
skin Dermatologist - A doctor for the skin
Derm/a
 Pachyderm - A class of animals with very thick skin
(elephant, rhinoceros)
Dermatitis - Inflammation of the skin
into, cover with, Empathy - Intention to feel like another person
Em, en
cause Empower - Put into power
Engorge - Make larger.
make, do Artifact - An object made by a person
Fac/t
Factory - A place where things are made
Malefact - A person who does wrong.
perform, work Defunct - No longer working or alive.
Funct
Function - To work or perform a role normally.
Malfunction - To fail to work correctly.
seven Heptagon - A shape with seven angles and seven sides.
Hept/a
Heptarchy - A government by seven persons; also, a
country under seven rulers.
Heptameter - A line of verse consisting of seven
metrical feet.
Heptathlon - Sporting contest involving seven
different events.
carry Export - To carry goods out of a place to another.
Port
Portable - Able to be carried.
Porter - A person who carries luggage.
half, partial Semiannual - Every half year.
Semi
Semicircle - Half a circle.
Semiconscious - Partly conscious.
Semiannual - Every half of a year.
Sleep Insomnia - Inability to fall asleep.
Somn/i
Somniloquy - Talking in your sleep.
Somnolent - Feeling sleepy.
Wise Philosopher - A wise person.
Soph
Sophisticated - Wise about the ways of the world.
Sophism - A clever but misleading argument.
See, look Circumspect - Cautious, looking all around.
Spec/t,
Retrospective - A looking back at past things.
Spectator - A person who sees an event.
Ball Biosphere - The whole round surface of the earth.
Sphere
Hemisphere - Half the earth spherically shaped like a
ball.
Breathe Inspire - To stimulate or animate.
Spir
Transpire - To give of vapor with waste product
through the skin or a membrane.
Spirit - Invisible life force.
Technique, skill Technology - The practical application of knowledge.
Techno
Technocracy - Rule of technology.
Technologically - Characterized by technology.
 far, distant, Telephone - A device to talk to a distant person
Tel/e/o
complete Telescope - A device to view distant objects
Television - A device to receive pictures from afar
Telecommuting - Working remotely, bridging the
distance via virtual devices.
time Contemporary- Existing at the same time
Temp/or
Temporal - Relating to time
Temporary - Lasting for a limited time
land, earth Extraterrestrial - Existing outside the earth
Terr/a/i
Terrain - Ground or land
Territory - An area of land.
god Monotheism - Belief in one god
The/o
Polytheism - Worshiping more than one god
Theology - The study of religion, god, etc.
heat Thermal - Relating to heat
Therm/o
Thermos - An insulated jar that keeps heat in
Thermostat - A device that controls heat.
poison Detoxification - The process of removing poisons
Tox
Toxic - Poisonous
Toxicology - The study of poisons
Intoxicated - Influenced by drugs.
Across, beyond, Transcontinental - Across the continent
Trans
through Transfer - To move from one place to another
Transport - to carry something across a space.
three, once in Triangle - A figure with 3 sides and 3 angles
Tri
every three, Triathlon - An athletic contest with 3 events
Tricycle - A 3-wheel vehicle with pedals.
Not, opposite Unabridged - Not shortened
Un
of, lacking Unfair - Opposite of fair
Unfriendly - Lacking friendliness.
One, single Unicycle - A vehicle with one wheel
Uni
Unilateral - Decided by only one person or nation
Unique - The only one of its kind
Unison - As one voice.

Word Groups
Group 1: Words that signify giving up something

This is a group about 'giving up', either something or someone. 

Abandon: To give up or disown.

Cede: Give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another.
Disavow: Refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with.
Forsake: Abandon, turn one's back on.
Renounce: Give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations.
Resign: To give up responsibility.
Surrender: Relinquish possession of something or control over something.

Group 2: Words that involve or signify denial/reversal

If the first cluster in this article involved giving up something, the second one is all about denial,
refusal and saying no. Some words that can be used to convey this idea are as follows:
Rebuff: Reject outright and bluntly.
Refute: Prove to be false or incorrect.
Controvert: Deny the truth of (something).
Invalidate: Show to be invalid.
Negate: Deny the truth of.
Rebut: To deny; to negate.
Refute: To deny; to disprove.

Group 1: Words that signify the negative emotions of dislike and hate
This group of words is all about negativity and hatred. It signifies dislike, hatred and a general
feeling of animosity for someone. Are you in need of such words for your enemies? This group
of words might come to your assistance. Have a look:
Abhor: Find repugnant.
Abominate: detest; loathe.
Accurse: Feel or express great loathing for or abhor.
Contemn: To despise or hate.
Deplore: Express strong disapproval of, dislike intensely.
Despise: Loathe or look down upon.
Revulsion: Dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards.
Scoff: Treat with contemptuous disregard;regard with disgust and hatred.

Group 2: Words that refer to something that is either limitless or very long
In this cluster, we explore a set of words that signify great or limitless length. These words can
be used in the physical or metaphorical sense. 
Bottomless: Having no apparent limits or bounds.
Boundless: Seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent: impossible to
measure the extent of.
Ceaseless: Uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing.
Eternal: Continuing forever or indefinitely.
Everlasting: Continuing forever or indefinitely.
Interminable: Tiresomely long; seemingly without end: very great or intense.
Subaqueous: Deep as in under water.
Infinite: Having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

Group 1: Words that signify 'acting according to accepted norms and standards'

This is the cluster of words that signify agreement and obedience; these words signify falling in
line with accepted norms of the world. Explore the following and see how many of these you can
use in your vocabulary of daily use:
Abide: Put up with something or somebody.
Acquiesce: To agree or express agreement.
Attune: Adjust or accustom to; bring into harmony withcomply with rules, standards, or laws.
Assent: Agreement with a statement or proposal to do something.
Comply: Act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes.
Conform: Be similar, be in line with someone or something.
Correspond: Be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics.

Group 2: Words related to motivation

Motivation is something we all need and in fact, the more we have it the better it is. This group
of words highlights words which have some relation or the other to motivation and stimulation.
Have a look: 
Egg on: Urge on; cause to act.
Energize: Cause to be alert and energetic.
Impel: Urge or force (a person) to an action.
Incite: Provoke or stir up.
Mobilize: Make ready for action or use.
Inspire: Heighten or intensify, activate. 
Instigate: Provoke or stir up.
Stimulate: Cause to occur rapidly/excite.

Group 1: Words about predictions of the future

Who would not like a set of words that predict the happenings of the future? Well, we are not
sure we can predict the future but if you keep using this method to learn words, we can definitely
predict that your word bank will be fairly amazing. Have a look and learn the following future
related words:
Augur: Predict from an omen.
Auspice: A favorable omen or a sign.
Foretell: Make a prediction about; tell in advance.
Betoken: Be a sign that something is likely to happen.
Omen: A sign of something about to happen.
Prophecy: A prediction uttered under divine inspiration.
Prediction: A statement made about the future.
Presage: Indicate by signs.

Group 2: Words related to confusion

Now this is another amazingly effective cluster: the cluster of confusion. This word group
highlights the numerous words that can be used to represent confusion. With the help of this
cluster, you can now classify the various kinds of confusion that some members of your family
or your friends circle might suffer from. Have a read:
Astonished: Filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock.
Bewildered: Perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements.
Baffled: Totally bewilder or perplex.
Befuddled: Confused and vague; used especially of thinking.
Confounded: Amazed, baffled or confused.
Disconcerted: Shaken up or confused.
Dumbfounded: As if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise.
Flabbergasted: Surprise (someone) greatly; astonish.
Stupefied: Puzzled and confused.

Group 1: Words related to sentiment of pardoning and forgiving

In this cluster, we explore a series of words that are related to the sentiment of pardoning and
forgiving. Some of these words might signify official pardon as well. Explore these words here: 
Amnesty: Grant a pardon to (a group of people).
Acquittal: Declaration removing blame.
Absolution: The condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in the sacrament of penance.
Exoneration: The condition of being relieved from blame or obligation.
Exculpation: Clearing from accusation.
Immunity: The state of not being susceptible.
Reprieve: A (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort.

Group 2: Words related to being fat and round

Now this is one cluster some of us might desperately need to describe our near and dear ones
(including ourselves). This group brings to you the various kinds of fat and round people. You
can make the appropriate pick from the given words to describe the people you know. Go
through these words: 
Flabby: Baggy, somewhat fat.
Corpulent: Excessively fat Full-figured.
Obese: Very overweight.
Plump: Chubby, fat and overweight.
Podgy: Short and plump.
Roly-poly: Having a round, plump appearance.
Rotund: Big beefy and fleshy.
Tubby: Short and plump.

Group 1: Words reflecting an attitude of excessive pride

This group of words places focus on people who are arrogant, think too much of themselves and
have an inflated idea about their own selves. Go through the following words and identify the
ones you can use for some people of this kind that you know.

 Pompous: Arrogant or egotistical.
 Boastful: Exhibiting self-importance; boldly self-assured; confident.
 Narcissistic: Characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance.
 Cocky: Overly self-confident or self-assertive.
 Bumptious: Offensively self-assertive Believing oneself to be better and more important
than others.
 Egotistic: Characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance.
 Hubristic: Overbearing pride or presumption.
 Conceited: Characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance.

Group 2: Words related to being muscular and well built

Building up muscles takes up a lot of effort but learning words related to muscular people does
not require the same amount of effort. In this group of words, explore words that are used for
strong and well-built individuals. Go through these words:

 Burly: Large, well-built and muscular.

 Hunk: A well-built sexually attractive man.
 Stocky: Having a short and solid form or stature, having strength.
 Beefcake: A photograph of a muscular man in minimal attire.
 Hulking: Of great size and bulk.
 Strapping: Muscular and heavily built.
 Thickset: Having a short and solid form or stature.

Group 1: Words used for showing a state of confusion, commotion and noise
We often face situations where we are surrounded by din and commotion; there is complete
chaos around us. Some of us, in fact, enjoy such a surrounding but for most, the experience is not
a pleasant one. The following list of words represents the different kinds of commotions and
noise you can find yourself in. Identify the contexts that might be applicable to you:

 Clamor: Any loud and continued noise; a great outcry or vociferation.

 Uproar: A state of chaos/commotion/noise.
 Fracas: A fight; disturbance of tranquility.
 Rumpus: Noisy disturbance/uproar
 Ruckus: commotion or brawl; confused, agitated noise as made by a crowd.
 Brouhaha: An overexcited response/disturbance/noise for something.
 Hullabaloo: Disturbance usually in protest.
 Racket: A loud and disturbing noise.
 Vociferation: A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition.

Group 2: Words related to sentiment of accomplishing something secretly

We all have our secrets, don't we? We sneak around, do things we are forbidden to do and then
hide them to/too. For all such contexts, there is a handy list of words you can use. Go through the
given list and identify the ones that you can use:

 Clandestine: Done or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or improper purpose.

 Concealed: Hidden for some reason/motive; marked by menacing furtive secrecy.
 Disguised: Covert, having its true identity concealed
 Incognito: Without revealing one's identity; secretly, cunning, mischievous.
 Cloaked: Concealed/masked with the intent of misleading; performed or happening in
secret.
 Covert: Secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed.
 Foxy: Marked by skill in deception.
 Furtive: Marked by secrecy and cuation; to avoid being observed.
 Asinine: Senseless, absurd

Group 1: Words used for expressing the sentiment of pampering or indulgence

To love and to be loved form the core of human experience. In the same vein, to be pampered
and treated with care is something most human beings look forward to. To express the different
emotions that fall under the sentiment, we have a wide variety of words. This cluster explores
those words. Have a read:

 Coddle: To treat gently or with great care; to overprotect.

 Dandle: To caress or cuddle.
 Indulge: Treat with excessive indulgence; an act of endearment.
 Pander: To cater to; to overly indulge.
 Gratify: To treat kindly and with extra care.
 Spoil: Treat with excessive indulgence.

Group 2: Words related to sentiment of excessive flattery

This is an extremely useful cluster. Why do we say so? Well, we have all encountered
individuals who make their way up the ladder by pleasing their superiors. We hate such
individuals, who depend on skills other than merit and this cluster explores the same sentiment.

 Flattery: Excessive or insincere praise.

 Fawning: Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery.
 Sycophant: A person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage.
 Lackey: A person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage.
 Toady: Try to gain favour by cringing or flattering.

Group 1: Words to express the human thought process

The human mind is where all the action happens essentially; even our physical movements are a
factor of our mind. In this cluster, we explore the various words that can be used to describe the
different kinds of ways in which we think.

 Cogitate: To think deeply; to ponder; to meditate; to consider; to devise.

 Deliberate: Think about carefully; weigh; to view or consider with continued attention.
 Reflect: To solve a problem using brainstorming or think deeply about.
 Envision: Imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind; to imagine or envision.
  Ponder: To consider or mull over; meditate or reflect.
 Brainstorm: Try to solve a problem by thinking intensely about it
 Cerebrate: Use or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make
inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments.
 Envisage: Form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case.
 Mull Over: Think deeply about a subject or question over a period of time.

Group 1: Words used to express different kinds of praise

Who does not love praise? We all do. On top of that, praise does come in different forms. In this
theme, we explore some of the words that reflect on this concept and describe the different ways
in which something or someone can praised.

Explore them here:

 Panegyric: A lofty oration or writing in praise of a person or thing.

 Praise: The act of expressing approval or admiration.
 Distinction: A marking off or distinguishing as different.
 Tribute: A gift, testimonial, compliment, or the like, given as due or in acknowledgment
of gratitude or esteem.
 Plaudit: An enthusiastic expression of approval.
 Laudation: An act or instance of lauding; encomium; tribute.
 Salutation: A word or phrase serving as the prefatory greeting in a letter or speech.

Group 2: Words that are used for representing complexity and deep knowledge

We have to agree that there are some things that require deep knowledge and insight. These are
also things that escape ordinary levels of understanding and comprehension.

We have a handy cluster of words which refer to these complexities here:

 Profound: Penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge.

 Abstract: Thought of apart from concrete realities, specific objects, or actual instances.
  Arcane: Known or understood by very few; mysterious; secret.
 Mysterious: Full of, characterized by, or involving mystery.
 Inscrutable: Incapable of being investigated, analyzed, or scrutinized; impenetrable.
 Recondite: Dealing with very profound, difficult, or abstruse subject matter.

Group 1: Words related to the sentiment of being tired or bored

We all get tired, bored or uninterested at some point of time. This tiredness or boredom is
induced generally by someone or something. In this cluster, we explore a handy set of words
related to this sentiment. Based on their exact meaning, you can use them in a variety of
contexts.

 Languidness: Lacking spirit or liveliness.

 Lassitude: Lethargy, tiredness of body from strain, oppressive climate etc.
 Tedium: The feeling of being bored by something tedious
 Inertia: Apathy, laziness, passivity.
 Indifference: Absence of feeling, interest.
 Supineness: Offering no resistance
 Sloth: Laziness, idleness
 Indolence: Sloth, idleness

Group 2: Words that are related in some to the sentiment of asking for something

There are a number of ways in which different people ask for different things. Some ask directly,
others are persistent with their requests and some nag other people to the point of submission. In
this cluster, we explore a set of words for these precise situations. Upon reading these words, you
will be able to easily identify words with particular people and character types.

 Implore: Call upon in supplication; entreat.

 Importune: To appeal, demand, insist.
 Badger: To nag, bother, torment.
 Beleaguer: To harass, besiege, annoy.
 Pester: Bother, harass, annoy.
 Solicit: To ask for humbly or earnestly, as by praying.
  Blandish: Allure, beguile, flatter.
 Importune: Demand, appeal, badger.
 Plague: Nag, bother, annoy.
 Wheedle: Talk into, cajole, blandish.

Group 1: Words related to the sentiment of peace, calm and serenity

At times, we are simply in search of some form of peace or calm. In this theme, we explore a set
of words that are based on the theme of peace, calm and serenity.

 Serene: Calm, undisturbed, comfortable.

 Tranquil: Quiet, peaceful, amicable.
 Sedate: Characterized by dignity and propriety.
 Solemn: Quiet, dignified, earnest.
 Stable: Balanced, calm durable.
 Placid: Calm, mild, easy-going.
 Unagitated: Not physically disturbed or set in motion

Group 2: Words that are related to the sentiment of ending or finishing something

In this word group, we explore a set of words that signify the concluding parts of an event or
occurrence. This theme is all about eliminating and ending something.

 Expunge: To destroy, obliterate, abolish.

 Efface: Remove completely from recognition or memory.
 Obliterate: To get rid of by destroying completely.
 Abrogate: To eliminate completely.
 Extinguish: Douse, quench, and smother.
 Eradicate: Destroy, remove, abolish.
 Dispose of: Throwaway, destroy, discard.

Group 1: Words related to the sentiment of something being false

In this group of words, we explore the sentiment of something being false or bogus. All the
words in this theme help expose something as fake.
  Pretend: Make believe with the intent to deceive, fake, falsify.
 Bogus: To make a copy of, usually with the intent to defraud.
 Phony: Fraudulent; having a misleading appearance.
 Pseudo: Not genuine but having the appearance of.
 Dissimulate: Hide (feelings) from other people.
 Ersatz: Artificial and inferior.
 Dissemble: Make believe with the intent to deceive
 Fictitious: Formed or conceived by the imagination

Group 2: Words that are related to the sentiment of passion

We all possess passion for something and for most of us, it is a matter of time and self-
exploration to find what we are truly passionate about. In this cluster, we explore the different
words that relate with this wonderful emotion.

 Zeal: A feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

 Zest: Vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
 Pep: Keen excitement; gusto.
 Ardor: A feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favour of a person or cause)
 Vitality: Energy, spirit, spunk.
 Oomph: Energy, fortitude, pep.
 Ardency: Characterized by strong enthusiasm
 Elan: Enthusiastic and assured vigor and liveliness

Group 1: Words related to praise.

The word means: to express admiration or approval of the achievements or characteristics of a

person or thing

The words, related to praise, are explored below:

 Acclaim: praise enthusiastically and publicly..

 Commendation: formal or official praise.
 Plaudit:  Praise, the applause of an audience.
 Approbation: approval or praise.
  Eulogy: a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, especially
a tribute to someone who has just died..
 Extol: To praise highly
 Panegyric: a public speech or published text in praise of someone or something
 Rave: to praise something very much
 Encomium: glowing and warmly enthusiastic praise

Group 2: Words related to guess

 The word means: to give an answer to a particular question when you do not have all the facts
and so cannot be certain if you are correct

 Hunch: a feeling or guess based on intuition rather than fact.

 Conjecture: an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.
 Hypothesis: a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence
as a starting point for further investigation..
 Ballpark figure: A ballpark figure is a rough numerical estimate or approximation.
 Surmisal: a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
 Notion: a conception of or belief about something.
 Postulation: A suggestion or assumption of the existence, fact, or truth of something as a
basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.
 Speculation: A suggestion or assumption of the existence, fact, or truth of something as a
basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.
 Shot: an attempt to do or achieve something that you have not done before.

Group 1: Words related to the sentiment of being miserly

Almost all of us know people for whom this set of words could be extremely handy. This set of
words is for people who are not willing to spend and are miserly in nature. You know someone
who is like this, right?

 Frugal: Economical, canny, careful, and meticulous.

 Penurious: Not having enough money to pay for necessities/Excessively unwilling to
spend.
  Stinting: Avoiding waste.
 Cheeseparing: Giving or spending with reluctance.
 Stingy: Unwilling to spend, penny-pinching, frugal.
 Parsimonious: Excessively unwilling to spend

Group 2: Words that are related to the sentiment of being showy or flashy

Remember those people whose style is a little over the top? One of the major reasons for their
appearance is the gaudy sense of style. We have a set of words that can be used for people who
are flashy in their outlook.

 Ostentatious: Intended to attract notice and impress others.

 Tacky: Tastelessly showy.
 Garish: Tastelessly showy.
 Tawdry: Cheap and shoddy.
 Tacky: Cheap, tasteless, gaudy, tastelessly showy.
 Dowdy: Lacking in smartness or taste.
 Jazzy: Fancy, flashy, gaudy.
 Snazzy: Flashily stylish.
 Chintzy: Having a colourful flowery pattern.
 Kitschy: Tawdry or vulgar.

Group 1: Words related to facial expressions 

Humans have the ability to portray a variety of emotions on their face. In this cluster, we explore
a set of words that highlight the various kinds of facial expressions:

 Pout: To frown, glower, or make a sad face.

 Scowl: A facial expression of dislike or displeasure.
 Frown: Look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval.
 Sneer: Express through a scornful smile.
 Simper: A silly self-conscious smile.
 Wince: Make a face indicating disgust or dislike.
  Smirk: A smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure.
 Moue: A disdainful grimace, pout.
 Mug: Poker face, mien.

Group 2: Words related to stupidity 

Well, the less said about this, the better it is. After all, we are dealing with a set of words that
reflect stupidity.

 Asinine: Senseless, absurd.
 Inane: Showing a lack of intelligence or thought; stupid and silly.
 Blockhead: A stupid person; used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence.
 Daft: Informal or slang term meaning insane, strange, eccentric or stupid.
 Moronic: Having a mental age of between eight and twelve years.
 Dolt: A person who is not very bright.
 Dim: Dull, dense, boorish.
 Dimwits: A stupid incompetent person.

Group 1: Words related to perfection

In this cluster, we explore a set of words that are in some way or the other related to perfection.
You can use these words in a variety of situations, depending upon their exact meanings.

 Impeccable: Without fault or error.

 Magnificent: Glorious, brilliant, elegant.
 Pristine: Immaculately clean and unused
 Superlative: of the highest quality, highest stage of development.
 Speckless: Completely neat and clean.
 Peerless: Having no equal, superior.
 Unsullied: Spotlessly clean and fresh.

Group 2: Words related to laziness

If ever there was a group of words that was universally applicable, this has to be it. This group of
words is related to the sentiment of being lazy. You have to agree that most of us have some
element of laziness in us.

 Languor: tiredness, feeling of fatigue or lack of interest.

 Slacking: The evasion of work or duty.
 Torpor: A state of mental/physical inactivity.
 Lassitude: Inactivity resulting from lethargy and lack of vigor or energy.
 Faineance: The trait of being idle out of a reluctance to work.
 Ennui: Feeling of dissatisfaction due to lack of occupation
 Procrastination: The act of procrastinating; delaying or deferring an action to a later
time

Group 1: Words related to the sentiment of indecency 

A good number of words based on the sentiment of indecency and moral looseness can be learnt
together as a cluster. These words are explored below:

 Banal: Repeated too often.

 Obscene: Offensive or outrageous to accepted standards of decency or modesty.
 Licentious: Sexually unrestrained or promiscuous.
 Raunchy: Vulgar; sexually explicit.
 Bawdy: Indecent; vulgar.
 Profligate: Shamelessly immoral or debauched.
 Ribald: Humorously vulgar
 Salacious: Characterized by lust
 Immodest: Having or showing an exaggerated opinion of your importance, ability, etc
 Indelicate: In violation of good taste even verging on the indecent

Group 2: Words related to incompetence 

In this cluster, we explore a set of words that are related to incompetence and not being
proficient in what you do.
  Gauche: Unskillful; awkward; tactless.
 Inept: Displaying a lack of judgment, sense, or reason; foolish.
 Bumbling: To move, act, or proceed clumsily.
 Gawky: Awkward; lacking grace in movement or posture; clumsy.
 Bungling: To work or act inefficiently.
 Blundering: Commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake.
 Inexpert: Lacking professional skill or expertise.
 Halting: Fragmentary or halting from emotional strain.
 Lumbering: Slow and laborious because of weight.

Group 1: Words related to the sentiment of lying

We all know are fair share of liars and frauds, don't we? In this cluster, we explore a set of words
related to this sentiment. These words, for obvious reasons, can come in handy in a variety of
situations.

 Perfidy: Betrayal of a trust; falsity.

 Inveracity: An untruth; a falsehood.
 Fibbing: A trivial act of lying or being deliberately unclear.
 Dissimulation: To conceal one's true feelings or intentions.
 Prevarication: A statement that deviates from or perverts the truth.
 Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another person.
 Deceptions: A misleading falsehood.
 Deceit: The quality of being fraudulent.

Group 2: Words related to the sentiment of shortage

In this cluster, we explore a set of words that are related to the sentiment of shortage and
shortfall.
  Dearth: Shortage; a lack of.
 Sparseness: Hard to find; absent or rare.
 Scantiness: An acute insufficiency.
 Famine: A severe shortage of food (as through crop failure) resulting in violent hunger
and starvation and death.
 Rarity: Noteworthy scarcity.
 Shortage: The amount by which something is less than expected or required.

Group 1: Words related to the sentiment of being harmful

In this group of words, we explore the ones that are related to harm or damage.

 Baneful: Causing harm, ruin, or death; harmful.

 Pestilent: Exceedingly harmful.
 Deleterious: Having a harmful effect.
 Ruinous: Causing or apt to cause ruin; destructive.
 Destructive: Causing destruction or much damage
 Noxious: Injurious to physical or mental health
 Virulent: Extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom

Group 2: Words related to the sentiment of being surplus or extra

In this cluster, we explore a set of words that are related to the sentiment of being extra or
surplus.

 Surfeit: Excess; an excessive amount.

 Profusion: A great quantity or amount; extravagance.
 Glut: To fill beyond capacity, especially with food; satiate.
 Profusion: The property of being extremely abundant.
 Surplus: A quantity much larger than is needed.
 Deluge: An overwhelming number or amount.

Group 1: Words related to the sentiment of being quarrelsome or combative 

In this group of words, we explore the ones that are related to being quarrelsome or combative.
Each of these words is related to aggression in some way or the other.

 Bellicose: Having or showing a ready disposition to fight.

 Belligerent: Characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight.
 Antagonistic: Indicating opposition or resistance.
 Aggressive: Characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight.
 Truculent: Defiantly aggressive.
 Brawling: To quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively.
 Cross: Very angry, captious.

Group 2: Words that are used to the sense of smell 

In this cluster, we explore a set of words that are related to smells. Most of these words are
related to unpleasant smells.

 Reeky: Smell badly and offensively.

 Putrid: In an advanced state of decomposition and having a foul odour.
 Putrescent: Becoming putrid.
 Fusty: Stale and unclean smelling.
 Malodorous: Having an unpleasant smell.
 Fetid: Offensively malodorous.
 Noisome: Offensively malodorous.
 Feculent: Foul with waste matter.

Group 1: Words related to the sentiment of being graceful and refined

In this group of words, we explore the ones that are related to being refined and cultured. Each of
these words is related to being well-mannered and courteous in some way or the other.

 Cultured: Marked by refinement in taste and manners, well-bred.

 Urbane: Civilized, cultured, cosmopolitan.
 Gracious: Exhibiting courtesy and politeness.
  Suave: Charming, smooth, courteous.
 Courteous: Gentle, mannerly, civilized.
 Refined: Cultured, classy, and cultivated.

Group 2: Words related to peaks or maximum potential

In this cluster, we explore a set of words that convey the idea that one has reached at the top or
the peak. Majority of these words have a figurative usage and are used in that way.

 Zenith: The point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary
sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected/the top-most point.
 Pinnacle: The highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development.
 Apogee: A final climactic stage.
 Acme: The highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development.
 Culmination: A heavenly body's highest celestial point above an observer's horizon/A
final climactic stage.
 Summit: The highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development.
 Apex: The highest point (of something).
 Climax: The highest point of anything conceived of as growing, developing or unfolding.

Group 1: Words that imply something is small or insignificant 

In this group, we explore words that suggest something is small or insignificant. These words
can be used for people or things.

 Petty: Trivial, insignificant, minor.

 Trivial: Small and of little importance
 Meager: Small, inadequate, poor and of little importance.
 Miniscule: Very small
 Lilliputian: Tiny; relating to or characteristic of the imaginary country of Lilliput
 Skimpy: Sparse, inadequate, meager.
 Paltry: Not worth considering
 Puny: Small, insignificant, feeble.

Group 2: Words used to describe fights and quarrels 

In this cluster, we explore a set of words that are used to describe various kinds of fights and
altercations.

 Wrangle: An altercation, a fight, an argument.

 Bicker: Argue over petty things.
 Brawl: To engage in a petty, bad-tempered quarrel.
 Fracas: Noisy quarrel.
 Tiff: A quarrel about petty points.
 Scuffle: Disorderly fighting.
 Ruckus: A quarrel about something relatively unimportant.
 Altercation: Noisy quarrel.
 Wrangle: To quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively.
 Hassle: Disorderly fighting/An angry disturbance
 Hubbub: Commotion, disorder, brouhaha.

Group 1: Words that suggest inclination or liking towards something

 In this group, we explore words that suggest a liking or inclination towards something. You can
also try to identify one of these words with your own preferences and see which ones you can
use. This would be a good usage exercise.

 Disposition: An attitude of the mind, especially one that favors one alternative over
others.
 Affinity: A natural attraction, liking, or feeling of kinship.
 Proclivity: A natural propensity or inclination.
 Predilection: A partiality or disposition in favor of something; a preference.
 Affections: A positive feeling of liking.
 Partiality: A predisposition to like something.
 Penchant: A strong liking.

Group 2: Words used to indicate pain relief or a calming effect 

In this cluster, we explore a set of words that talk about a calming or soothing effect.
  Painkilling: Reducing or eliminating pain
 Opiate: Something that dulls the senses and induces relaxation or torpor.
 Analgesic: A medication that reduces or eliminates pain.
 Palliative: Remedy that alleviates pain without curing.
 Sedative: Having a soothing, calming, or tranquilizing effect.
 Anodyne: Capable of soothing or eliminating pain.
 Soporific: A drug that induces sleep.

Group 1: Words related to abuse 

In this group we deal with words that are related to some or the other form of abuse. These words
essentially are related to bullies and some of you might want to use for particular people
associated with you in your past.

 Mock: To treat with ridicule or contempt.

 Scoff: Laugh at with contempt.
 Sneer: To smile, laugh, or contort the face in a taunting manner.
 Gibe: To make taunting, heckling, or jeering remarks.
 Deride: Contemptuous laughter; ridicule.
 Contemn: Look down on with disdain.
 Hector: Be bossy towards.

Group 2: Words related to the sentiment of being stubborn and inflexible 

In this cluster, we explore a set of words that are related to the sentiment of being stubborn and
inflexible.

 Intractable: Not tractable; difficult to manage or mould.

 Unappeasable: Not to be placated, appeased or moved by entreaty.
 Intransigent: Impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason.
 Inexorable: Impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason.
 Unyielding: Not giving way to pressure or persuasion; obdurate
Group 1: Words related to the sentiment of going against existing conventions

In this group we deal with words that are related to the sentiment of going against existing
conventions. A lot of these words are against a belief in god or traditional religious practices.
Identify the ones you relate with.

 Blasphemy: Grossly irreverent toward what is held to be sacred.

 Unorthodoxy: Any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox
position.
 Agnosticism: A religious orientation of doubt; a denial of ultimate knowledge of the
existence of God.
 Dissidence: Disagreement; especially disagreement with the government.
 Atheism: The doctrine or belief that there is no God.
 Apostasy: The state of having rejected your religious beliefs for your political party or a
cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes).
 Heterodoxy: Any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position.
 Impiety: Ungodliness, blasphemy.
 Irreverence: Disrespect, blasphemy.

Group 2: Words related to the act of staring someone or something

Now this is not a pleasant cluster, is it? In it, we explore a set of words that are related to the act
of staring someone or something.

 Ogle: Look at with amorous intentions

 Gawk: Look with amazement; look stupidly
 Peer: Look searchingly
 Gaze: Long, fixed stare.
 Peek: Glimpse, glance, snoop.
 Glance: Brief look, peep

Group 1: Words related to the sentiment of discouraging someone 

In this group we deal with words related to the sentiment of discouraging someone.
  Daunt: To discourage or intimidate; to overwhelm.
 Disconcert: To disturb the self-possession of; perturb; ruffle.
 Impede: To retard in movement or progress by means of obstacles orhindrances;
obstruct; hinder.
 Extinguish: To put an end to or bring to an end; wipe out of existence; annihilate.
 Unnerve: To deprive of courage, strength, determination, or confidence; upset.
 Dispirit: To deprive of spirit, hope, enthusiasm, etc.; depress; discourage.
 Dishearten: To depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage.

Group 2: Words used to describe someone or something without order or direction 

In this cluster, explore words used to describe someone or something without order or direction.

 Anarchic: Without law or control.

 Desultory: Marked by lack of definite plan or regularity or purpose; jumping from one
thing to another.
 Tumultuous: Full of tumult or riotousness; marked by disturbance and uproar.
 Unsystematic: Not methodical; unorganized.
 Circuitous: Roundabout; not direct.
 Arbitrary: Subject to individual will or judgment without restriction.
 Erratic: Having no fixed course.

Group 1: Words used to describe things which are misleading or deceptive

In this group we deal with words used to describe things which are misleading or deceptive.

 Illusory: Based on or having the nature of an illusion

 Fallacious: Intended to deceive
 Entice: To lead on by exciting hope or desire; allure; inveigle.
 Apocryphal: Of doubtful sanction; fictitious, fake.
 Chimeric: Unreal; imaginary; visionary.
 Deluding: To mislead the mind or judgment of; deceive.
 Spurious: Not genuine, authentic, or true.
 Phony: Not real or genuine; fake; counterfeit.
Group 2: Words that reflect mental sharpness

In this cluster, explore words that reflect mental sharpness. All the words in this cluster have a
positive connotation.

 Adroit: Skillful
 Intuitive: Spontaneously derived from or prompted by a natural tendency.
 Sagacious: having or showing acute mental discernment and keen practical sense.
 Erudite: Possessing or exhibiting knowledge, insight, or understanding.
 Ingenious: Characterized by cleverness or originality of invention or construction.

Group 1: Words related to the sentiment of confusion

In this group we deal with words that are related to sentiment of confusion. These words help
describe the different types of confusion people can suffer from.

 Discombobulate: Cause to be confused emotionally.

 Addle: Mix up or confuse.
 Befuddle: Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly.
 Dumbfound: Be a mystery or bewildering to.
 Fuddle: A confused multitude of things
 Baffle: Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly.

Group 2: Words used for people who are too critical and caustic in their approach

In this cluster, explore words used for people who are too critical and caustic in their approach.
All the words in this cluster have a negative connotation.

 Acrid: Scornful and scathing behavior.

 Astringent: Bitter cutting, sharp.
 Churlish: Having a bad disposition; surly.
 Scathing: Marked by harshly abusive criticism.
 Biting: Capable of wounding.
 Caustic: Harsh or corrosive in tone.

Group 1: Words related to the sentiment of something being boring or uninteresting

In this group we deal with words that are related to sentiment of something being boring or
uninteresting. These words can be used in a variety of situations.

 Banal: Repeated too often.

 Hackneyed: Overfamiliar through overuse.
 Cliched: Repeated regularly without thought or originality.
 Mundane: Found in the ordinary course of events.
 Humdrum: Not challenging; dull and lacking excitement.
 Vapid: Lacking significance or liveliness or spirit or zest.
 Tedious: So lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness.

Group 2: Words related to the sentiment of hatred

In this cluster, explore words related to the sentiment of hatred. These words describe a variety
of words related to the sentiment of hating someone. You can identify the ones that you can use
in some context as well.

 Abhorrence: Hate coupled with disgust.

 Loathing: Find repugnant.
 Disgust: Strong feelings of dislike.
 Odium: State of disgrace resulting from detestable behavior.
 Aversion: A feeling of intense dislike.
 Antipathy: The object of a feeling of intense aversion; something to be avoided.

Group 1: Words used for different types of Governments

Governments are the most important part of the way our societies function. Given how important is to
understand the way governments function, it makes sense that you explore what are the different forms of
governance that are possible. Explore the list of different forms of governments here:

 Anarchy: Anarchy is a state of absence of law.

 Authoritarian: A rule characteristic of a ruler having absolute sovereignty and a centralized and
highly concentrated power maintained by political repression can be termed as authoritarian.
 Autocracy: A form of government controlled by absolute power, concentrated in the hands of a
single person with minimal restraints on the decisions and lack of any regularized mechanisms of
popular control.
 Communism: It is a revolutionary socialist movement aimed at creating a classless society that
abolishes private ownership. The property is held by the community rather than the individuals
and all activity is controlled by the government.
 Democracy: Originating in Ancient Greece, democracy means 'rule of the people' .The term
today refers to a political system in which the people or their elected representatives govern
themselves, rather than being governed, so everyone has a equal say in the decisions affecting
their lives. E.g. 
 Dictatorship: A form of government or social situation where the power rests entirely on one
person or a group of persons.
 Fascism: A way of ruling that advocates total control of the people and seeks to promote the
ancestral and cultural values and eradicate foreign influences that are deemed to cause
degeneration to the national and moral values of the people.
 Junta: Having its origin from Spanish word Junta, which has its roots in Latin jungere (to join), it
refers to a group or coalition that takes control of the state after overthrowing a government.
Monarchy: It is the type of government having a hereditary chief of state(a king or queen),
usually known as a monarch, with life tenure and powers varying from nominal , where the
powers of the monarch are regulated by a constitution to absolute, where the monarch enjoys
unlimited powers.
 Tyranny: A form of government or authority of an absolute ruler; hence, arbitrary exercise of
power over subjects and others not requisite for the purposes of government or approved by law
and justice.
 Oligarchy: The word is from the Greek term for "rule of the few." It is a form of power structure
in which power effectively rests with a faction of persons or families.
 Plutocracy: The Greek word 'ploutos' means wealth, so plutocracy is a government ruled by the
rich or power provided by wealth.
 Technocracy: A form of government where scientists and technical experts are in control of the
state.
  Theocracy: A government of a state by priests ruling in the name of God or gods, or by officials
who are regarded as divinely guided, or consistent with the doctrines and principles of a
particular religion or religious community.
 Totalitarian: A system is the one in which a single political authority regulates total control over
state, that is centralized and dictatorial.

Group 1: Words used for different types of people

Different people have different abilities. In general, we find ourselves short of words when we try to
describe these individual qualities. This article will provide a comprehensive list of 45 such qualities that
you can explore and start using for the 'different types of people' you know.

 Acquaintance: A relationship less intimate than friendship

 Able: (usually followed by 'to') having the necessary means, skill, know-how or authority to do
something
 Absent-minded: Lost in thought; showing preoccupation
 Adventurous: Willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
 Apathetic: Showing little or no emotion or animation
 Ardent: Characterized by intense emotion
 Awful: Exceptionally bad or displeasing
 Boisterous: Noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
 Callous: Emotionally hardened
 Cantankerous: Stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate
 Churlish: Rude and boorish
 Circumspect: Heedful of potential consequences
 Conceited: Characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
 Condescendingb (used of behaviour or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with
condescension (Disdain or Scorn)
 Conscientiousb Characterized by extreme care and great effort
 Crabby: Annoyed and irritable
 Dainty: Delicately beautiful
 Demonic: Extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
 Dowdy: Lacking in smartness or taste
  Egotistical: Characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance
 Fastidious: Giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with
cleanliness
 Ferocious: Marked by extreme and violent energy
 Fervent: Characterized by intense emotion
 Glutinous: Able or tending to stick; having the properties of an adhesive
 Immodest: Having or showing an exaggerated opinion of your importance, ability, etc
 Irascible: Quickly aroused to anger
 Listless: Marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm
 Lithe: Moving and bending with ease
 Lively: Full of life and energy
 Meddlesome: Intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
 Mercurial: Liable to sudden unpredictable change
 Meticulous: Marked by precise accordance with details
 Moronic: Having a mental age of between eight and twelve years
 Obnoxious: Causing disapproval or protest
 Paternalistic: Benevolent but sometimes intrusive
 Peevish: Easily irritated or annoyed
 Persnickety: (used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant
 Querulous: Habitually complaining
 Resourceful: Having inner resources; adroit or imaginative
 Sentimental: Given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
 Slovenly: Negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt
 Stoic: Someone who is seemingly indifferent to emotions
 Testy: Easily irritated or annoyed
 Volcanic: Relating to or produced by or consisting of volcanoes
 Zealous: Marked by active interest and enthusiasm

Group 1: Words related to feelings

Human beings have a whole gamut of emotions and feelings that they feel under different
situations. This article explores 37 feelings, and you can use these words in future to describe
your state.
 Attraction: The action or power of evoking interest in or liking for some or something.
 Affection: A gentle feeling of fondness and liking.
 Agony: Extreme physical or mental suffering.
 Amazement: A feeling of great surprise or wonder.
 Anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain
outcome.
 Bliss: Perfect happiness; great joy.
 Bitterness: Anger or disappointment of being treated unfairly.
 Compassion: Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.
 Contentment: A state of complete satisfaction.
 Disenchanted: Disappointed by someone or something.
 Dismay: Concern and distress caused by something unexpected.
 Elation: Great happiness and exhilaration.
 Enthralled: Captured the fascinated attention of.
 Enraged: Very angry; furious.
 Equanimity: Calmness and composure, especially during a difficult situation.
 Euphoria: A feeling or a state of intense excitement and happiness.
 Envious: A feeling of intense jealousy.
 Furious: Extremely angry.
 Gloomy: A feeling of dullness and depression.
 Hopeless: A feeling of despair.
 Humiliation: The act of making someone appear foolish by hurting their dignity and
pride.
 Hysteria: Exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement.
 Insecurity: Uncertainty about oneself.
 Jaded: Bored or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having too much of something.
 Joviality: Cheerful and friendly.
 Loathing: Intense hatred.
 Modesty: The quality or state of being unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities.
 Mortification: Great embarrassment or shame.
  Nirvana: (In Buddhism) a transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire,
nor sense of self, and the subject is released from the effects of karmas and the cycle of
death and rebirth.
 Ornery: Bad tempered.
 Querulous: Complaining in a rather petulant or whining manner.
 Repentance: Sincere regret or remorse.
 Sardonic: Grimly mocking or cynical.
 Spellbound: Hold complete attention of someone as though by magic.
 Timidly: Showing a lack of courage or confidence.
 Venal: Showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery; corruption.
 Vivacious: Attractively lively and animated.

Group 2: Words related to happiness

Who does not like to be happy? We all do but are there different types of being happy? Well, in
fact, there are and this article illustrates 15 different happy moods that you can use for various
situations.

 Amused: To cause to laugh or smile by giving pleasure.

 Blissful: Completely happy and contented.
 Blithe: Very happy or cheerful; joyous.
 Buoyant: Lively and lighthearted; chirpy.
 Ecstatic: Feeling or showing great enthusiasm or delight.
 Elated: Full of high spirits, joy, pride or optimism; very happy.
 Enraptured: Delight beyond measure.
 Euphoric: A feeling of great happiness or well-being.
 Exhilarated: Feeling of happily refreshed and energetic; enliven, made joyful.
 Gleeful: Full of high-spirited delight; joy or merry.
 Jovial: Characterized by high-spirited merriment and good cheer.
 Jubilant: Feeling or expressing great joy, satisfaction.
 Rapturous: Full of, feeling, or manifesting ecstatic joy or delight.
 Thrilled: Feeling intense pleasurable excitement.
 Exuberant: Full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.
Group 1: Words used in a Positive way

Words can carry a negative or a positive sentiment, and in this article, we explore 35 positive words that
you can use in a variety of situations:

 Acclaimed: Greatly praised or lauded.

 Affirmative: Pertaining to truth.
 Affluent: Abundant of goods or riches.
 Angelic: Belonging to or proceeding from Angels.
 Beaming: Showing happy emotion.
 Bliss: Happiness and joy.
 Bountiful: Generous or plentiful.
 Bubbly: Full of bubbles.
 Commend: To praise or acclaim.
 Dazzling: Shining intensely.
 Earnest: Serious.
 Ecstatic: Extremely happy.
 Effervescent: Enthusiastic; excited interest or eagerness.
 Enchanting: Having the ability to enchant; charming.
 Exquisite: Carefully adjusted; precise.
 Graceful: Having or showing elegant or charming qualities in movement, shape.
 Instinctive: Driven by impulse; Spontaneous and without thinking.
 Intellectual: Characterized by intelligence or mental capacity.
 Jovial: Cheerful and good-humored.
 Jubilant: Delighted, joyful.
 Lucid: Mentally rational easily understood.
 Marvelous: Exciting wonder or surprise.
 Novel: New and original.
 Nurturing: Taking care and nourishing.
 Poised: Having self-confidence.
 Robust: Having strength.
 Stirring: Inspiring.
 Stupendous: Astonishingly great or large.
  Thriving: One that thrives or is successful.
 Tranquil: Free from mental or Emotional Disturbance.
 Unwavering: Always steady and on course.
 Upbeat: Having a fast pace.
 Virtuous: Having excellent moral character.
 Vivacious: Full of life and energy.
 Zealous: Exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion.

Group 2: Words used in a Negative way

 In this list, we explore '30 negative words' that you can use in a variety of situations:

 Abysmal: Very great; limitless.

 Apathy: An absence of emotion or enthusiasm.
 Atrocious: Shockingly brutal or cruel.
 Bemoan: Regret strongly.
 Cold-hearted: Lacking in sympathy or feeling.
 Deplorable: Bad; unfortunate.
 Despicable: Morally reprehensible.
 Detrimental: (Sometimes followed by 'to') causing harm or injury.
 Dreadful: Causing fear, dread or terror.
 Ghastly: Shockingly repellent; inspiring horror.
 Grotesque: Distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous.
 Gruesome: Shockingly repellent; inspiring horror.
 Hard-hearted: Lacking in feeling, pity or warmth.
 Insidious: Intended to entrap.
 Insipid: Lacking taste, flavour.
 Malicious: Marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful.
 Monstrous: Abnormally large.
 Noxious: Injurious to physical or mental health.
 Offensive: The action of attacking an enemy.
 Oppressive: Weighing heavily on the senses or spirit.
 Pessimistic: Expecting the worst possible outcome.
  Prejudice: A partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation.
 Repulsive: Offensive to the mind.
 Ruthless: Without mercy or pity.
 Sinister: Indicating evil intent or suggesting tragic developments.
 Vice: A holding device attached to a workbench; has two jaws to hold workpiece firmly in place.
 Vicious: Having the nature of vice.
 Vile: Morally reprehensible.
 Villainous: Extremely wicked.
 Vindictive: Disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge.

Group 1: Words related to Virtues of man

Man is not a simple creature, and is in fact, one who consists of many hues, colors and emotions.
Explore the set of 30 words that extol the qualities and virtues of man:

 Agreeableness: Pleasantness resulting from agreeable (to one's own liking) condition.

 Benevolence: Desire to do good to others; goodwill; charitableness.
 Compassion: A deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering.
 Courtesy: Excellence of manners or social conduct; polite behavior.
 Devotion: Profound dedication; earnest attachment to a cause, person etc.
 Dignity: Poise and self respect.
 Diligence: Earnest and persistent application to an undertaking; steady effort.
 Discretion: Quality to act or judge on one's own.
 Ethical: Conforming to accepted standards of social or professional behavior.
 Fortitude: Strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage.
 Graciousness: Pleasantly kind, benevolent, and courteous.
 Gratitude: A feeling of thankfulness and appreciation.
 Humility: The quality or condition of being humble.
 Humor: A comic, absurd, or incongruous quality causing amusement.
 Idealism: The cherishing or pursuit of high or noble principles, purposes, or goals.
 Impartiality: Fair, just, unbiased.
 Integrity: An undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting.
 Leniency: Showing or characterized by mercy or tolerance.
  Magnanimity: Extremely liberal and generous of spirit.
 Mercy: Compassionate or kindly forbearance esp. of those under one's power.
 Modesty: Freedom from vanity or conceit.
 Morality: Conformity to the rules of right conduct; moral or virtuous conduct.
 Nobility: Nobleness of mind, character, or spirit; exalted moral excellence.
 Perseverance: Steady persistence in adhering to a course of action, a belief, or a purpose.
 Probity: Integrity and uprightness; honesty.
 Prudence: Discretion in practical affairs.
 Reverence: A feeling of profound respect for someone or something.
 Tranquility: Quality or state of being calmness; peacefulness; quiet; serenity.
 Wholesome: Conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being.
 Zeal: Enthusiastic devotion to a cause, ideal, or goal and tireless diligence in its
furtherance

Group 2: Words related to Animals

The animal world is one which fills delight in the most cynical of hearts. From the countless dog
lovers to those who appreciate nature, there are countless fans of animals in this world. In a
world with countless types of animals, the English language has done its bit in imbibing words
into the language that make a reference to animals. Given below are 15 such words, based on
various animals and their qualities:

 Bovine-an ox, cow, or related animal; having ox like qualities; slow, dull, stupid, or
stolid.
 Equine-a horse; of, like, or a characteristic of a horse.
 Feline-of or relating to cats
 Hircine-of or characteristic of a goat, especially in strong odor or lustfulness.
 Leonine-of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a lion.
 Lupine-wolf like; rapacious or ravenous
 Ophidian-snakelike; a snake or serpent
 Ovine-designating sheep or sheeplike; an ovine animal
 Piscine-of, pertaining to, or typical of a fish or fishes.
 Porcine-of or pertaining to swine or pigs; piglike.
  Saurian-of or having the characteristics of lizards; a lizard.
 Taurine- resembling a bull.
 Ursine-of or characteristic of a bear.
 Vixen-a female fox, a quarrelsome shrewish or malicious woman.
 Vulpine-of, resembling, or characteristic of a fox; clever, devious, or cunning.

Group 1: Words related to Mathematics

In this list, words related to the field of mathematics are explored. Generally, mathematics enjoys
a love-hate relationship with most students, and depending upon the side of the divide you find
yourself, your vocabulary of the subject will mirror a similar relationship. Explore these
mathematics-related words and evaluate how many of these words are already there in your
vocabulary bank:

 Addend: Any of a set of numbers to be added.

 Cardinal: The number of elements in a mathematical set;
 Equilateral: Having all sides or faces equal.
 Exponent: A mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is
multiplied by itself
 Focus: A fixed point or one of a pair of fixed points used in generating a curve such as an
ellipse, parabola, or hyperbola.
 Identity: An equation that is satisfied by any number that replaces the letter for which
the equation is defined.
 Imaginary: Involving only a complex number of which the real part is zero.
 Modular: Of or relating to fields having a characteristic greater than zero.
 Multiplicand: The number that is or is to be multiplied by another.
 Orb: A sphere or spherical object.
 Ordinal: A number denoting relative position in a sequence, such as first, second, third.
 Torus: A toroid generated by a circle; a surface having the shape of a doughnut.

Group 2: Words related to Groups/Numbers

The best thing about life is that it allows you to form as many combinations as you wish. You
can combine a dozen of something or collect a flock or literally call upon a multitude, if you
wish. What are we talking about? We are talking about a group of words that represent
'numbers', or to be precise, each word in this group represents some form of collection or the
other.

 Assortment: A collection of various kinds; a variety.

 Bunches: A group of things.
 Copious: Large in number or quantity; abundant; extensive in quantity.
 Deluge: An overwhelming number or amount.
 Dozens: An indefinite, large number or amount.
 Enormous: Very great in size, extent, number, or degree.
 Extensive: Great in amount, number, or degree.
 Flock: Very great in size, extent, number, or degree.
 Heaps: A large number or amount.
 Infinite: Too numerous to be counted.
 Multifarious: Having great variety; diverse.
 Multitude: A large indefinite number.
 Multiplicity: A large number or variety.
 Numerous: Amounting to a large number; many.
 Plenty: More than sufficient; ample; many.
 Profusion: Abundance.
 Oodles: A large amount; many numbers
 Slew: A large amount or number; a lot.
 Umpteen: Innumerable but many.

Group 1: Words related to Food

Howsoever hard you may try; it is next to impossible to leave out food from our daily lives,
schedules and discussions. As they say, 'food' is always on the table, and in the same way, we
serve 20 words related to food here. Make sure you chew them well and ingrain them in your
memory.

 Aliment: It can be defined as something that supports or nourishes life .i.e. food.
 Bite: An act of biting .i.e. cutting into an edible item. Bite can also be defined as an
amount of food taken into mouth at one time.
 Board: Board in terms of food can be defined as a table that is meant for serving food.
Also, board can also be defined as food being considered as whole .e.g. when we say
boarding and lodging.
 Chow: Slang used for to eat.
 Comestible: Characteristic of food that makes it fit to be eaten. Comestible can also be
used in place of edible.
 Comfort food: Food that is prepared to give someone a sense of well being .i.e. is easy to
eat and easy to digest. Also, it can be defined as that food, which has a nostalgic appeal to
it.
 Ambrosia: This is a word borrowed from Greek Mythology and refers the food of the
gods. Mortals who ate this food became immortal supposedly.
 Entree: The principal dish of a meal, the star attraction, the centerpiece around which
chefs build the complete meal. There is a second meaning for 'entree'. It is as times used
to refer to 'a dish served in formal dining immediately before the main course or between
two principal courses.' or starters.
 Fare: In simple words, fare is also called food or diet, which can either be cooked at
home or can also be something that is traditionally eaten .e.g. traditional fare or home-
cooked fare.
 Grub: It is a slang often used for food.
 Handout: food given free for charitable purposes.
 Larder: It is the cool area where food is stored prior to use. Larder can also be used as a
synonym for pantry or a cellar. Larders were in use when refrigerators were not in vogue.
 Pabulum: Something that has been made to be bland; also it is a solution of nutrients
prepared in such a way that it is perfect for absorption by the body.
 Provender: In simple words it is food; also, it can be called as a dry food for domestic
animals. It can also be used as a synonym for fare, grub, foodstuffs and eatables.
 Provisions: A stock of food or needed materials made available for specific use, as by an
expedition
  Ration: Share or supply of food that is determined and supplied to a person; also, a
supply of another commodity as dictated by availability. It can also be called a food
allowance for one day.
 Subsistence: the minimum amount of food necessary for survival; also, the equivalent in
non-edible commodities
 Sustenance: Something that maintains and supports survival/life; also, food and drink
that can be a source of strength.
 Viand: An item of food, particularly delicious one. In plural form, see provisions
 Victuals: In simple words it is food that can be consumed by humans. See provisions; as
victual, a verb synonymous with provision in the sense of supplying with provisions.

Group 2: Words related to Geography

Was Geography your favorite subject in school? In case it was, you would be familiar with most
of the words in this word group. But in case Geography did not feature too high on your favorite
subject list, chances are most of these words might have escaped you by now or might be new
for you. Explore this list and see how good your knowledge of 'Geography-related' words is:

 Analemma: A graduated scale shaped like a figure eight that indicates the daily
declination of the sun.
 Antipodes: Any two places or regions that are on diametrically opposite sides of the
earth.
 Azimuth: The angle of horizontal deviation, measured clockwise, of a bearing from a
standard direction, as from north or south.
 Bathymetric map: Geographic charts showing the relief of the seabed usually
supplemented by notations of the depth. It is the basic tool for the study of the physical
geography and the mapping of bodies of water.
 Cartographer: An individual who makes charts or maps.
 Compass rose: A graduated circle, usually marked in degrees, indicating directions
north, south, east, and west, and inscribed on a chart; used for the calibration of
compasses on crafts.
 Elevation: Vertical distance to a point or object from sea level or some other datum.
  Equator: The great circle around the earth, equally distant from the North and South
poles, which divides the earth into the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
 Mercator Projection: An orthomorphic map projection on which parallels and meridians
form a rectangular grid, scale being exaggerated with increasing distance from the
equator.
 Nautical chart: A graphic representation on a plane surface of a section of the earth's sea
surface constructed to include known dangers and aids to navigation.
 Prime meridian: The meridian of longitude 0°, used as the origin for measurement of
longitude.
 Relied Map: Map depicting the configuration of the earth's surface, called the relief, by
means of contours, form lines, hachures, shading, tinting, or relief models.
 Topographic map: A large-scale map showing relief and man-made features of a portion
of a land. surface distinguished by portrayal of position, relation, size, shape, and
elevation of the features.
 Topography: The study or detailed description of a surface, may be a land or water-
bottom.
 Tropics: All the land and water of the earth situated between the Tropic of Cancer at lat.
23 1-2°N and the Tropic of Capricorn at lat. 23 1-2°S.

Group 1: Words related to Family

The most important part of one's personal life is one's family. Considering the importance of a
family unit and the multifarious roles available under the wide umbrella of the human family, the
English language has a dedicated set of words to take care of this important function in human
life. A list of 25 'family-related' words is given below:

 Ancestor: predecessor in family
 Care-giver: a person who cares for someone who is sick or disabled.
 Foster child: a child raised by someone who is not its natural or adoptive parent.
 Foster parent: a person who acts as parent and guardian for a child in place of the child's
natural parents but without legally adopting the child.
 Fraternal: of or befitting a brother or brothers; brotherly.
  Heir: a person who inherits or has a right of inheritance in the property of another
following the latter's death.
 Hereditary: descending or capable of descending to succeeding generations by
inheritance, derived from one's ancestors; traditional:
 Infant: a child during the earliest period of its life, especially before he or she can walk;
baby.
 Juvenile: young, youthful, or immature, suitable or designed for young people.
 Kin: kindred of the same family; related; akin.
 Kinship: family relationship
 Kith: blood relative
 Lineage: Direct descent from a particular ancestor; ancestry.
 Matriarch: A woman who rules a family, clan, or tribe.
 Matrimony: the state of being married; marriage:
 Nuptial: of or pertaining to marriage or the marriage ceremony
 Offspring: children or young of a particular parent or progenitor.
 Paternal: Relating to or characteristic of a father or fatherhood; fatherly.
 Patriarch: A man who rules a family, clan, or tribe.
 Progenitor: a person or thing that first indicates a direction, originates something, or
serves as a model; predecessor; precursor:
 Progeny: The immediate descendants of a person
 Sibling: A person's brother or sister
 Spouse: A person's partner in marriage
 Surrogate mother: A woman who bears a child for a couple where the wife is unable to
do so
 Wedlock: The state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

Group 2: Words used for different types of Friends

All of us have friends, some we adore, some we like, some we appreciate and some we barely
acknowledge. Keeping the above in mind, we have 15 such types of friends listed here:

 Acquaintance: A relationship less intimate than friendship

 Ally: An associate who provides cooperation or assistance
  Amigo: A friend or comrade
 Backer: Someone who provides financial support for some venture
 Beau: A man who is the lover of a girl or young woman
 Benefactor: A person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
 Chum: A close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
 Cohort: A company of companions or supporters
 Compadre: A close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
 Companion: A friend who is frequently in the company of another
 Comrade: A friend who is frequently in the company of another
 Confidant: Someone to whom private matters are confided
 Patron: Someone who supports or champions something
 Sidekick: A close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
 Well-wisher: A close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

Group 1: Words used for various Fields of Science

Ever wondered how many different kinds of science subjects are out there? Well, we provide a
comprehensive list of scientific professions here. See how many of these you knew already and
how many are new to you. Dig in here:

 Archaeology: the scientific study of historic or prehistoric peoples and their cultures by

analysis of their artifacts, inscriptions, monuments, and other such remains, especially
those that have been excavated.
 Cardiology: the study of the heart and its functions in health and disease.
 Ecology: the branch of biology dealing with the relations and interactions between
organisms and their environment, including other organisms.
 Endocrinology: the branch of medical science concerned with the endocrine glands and
their secretions
 Gynecology: the branch of medicine concerned with diseases in women, esp. those of the
reproductive organs.
 Hematology: is the branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, treatment,
and prevention of diseases related to the blood.
 Neurology: the study of the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the nervous system
 Pathology: the branch of medicine concerned with the cause, origin, and nature of
disease, including the changes occurring as a result of disease.
 Rhinology: the branch of medical science concerned with the nose and its diseases.
 Seismology: The geophysical science of earthquakes and the mechanical properties of
the earth.
 Speleology: the exploration and study of caves.
 Toxicology: the science dealing with the effects, antidotes, detection, etc., of poisons.
 Anatomy: The science concerned with the physical structure of animals and plants
 Anthropology: The scientific study of the origin, the behavior, and the physical, social,
and cultural development of humans.
 Bacteriology: The study of bacteria, especially in relation to medicine and agriculture
 Biochemistry: The study of the chemical compounds, reactions, etc, occurring in living
organisms
 Cosmology: The branch of astronomy concerned with the evolution and structure of the
universe
 Cartography: The art or technique of making maps or charts
 Dermatology: The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases
 Embryology: The branch of biology that deals with the formation, early growth, and
development of living organisms
 Entomology: The branch of science concerned with the study of insects
 Ergonomics: The study of the relationship between workers and their environment,
especially the equipment they use
 Ethnology: The branch of anthropology that deals with the origin, distribution, and
characteristics of human racial groups.
 Genomics: The study of all of the nucleotide sequences, including structural genes,
regulatory sequences and noncoding dna segments, in the chromosomes of an organism.
 Gerontology: The scientific study of ageing and the problems associated with older
people
 Glaciology: The scientific study of glaciers and their effects on the landscape..
 Microbiology: The branch of biology that deals with microorganisms and their effects on
other living organisms.
 Morphology: The branch of biology concerned with the form and structure of organisms
  Oncology: The branch of medicine concerned with the study, classification, and
treatment of tumors.
 Ornithology: The branch of zoology that deals with the study of birds
 Paleontology: The study of the forms of life existing in prehistoric or geologic times, as
represented by the fossils of plants, animals, and other organisms.
 Parasitology: The branch of biology that is concerned with the study of parasites
 Taxonomy: The branch of biology concerned with the classification of organisms into
groups based on similarities of structure, origin, etc
 Volcanology: The scientific study of volcanoes and volcanic phenomenon.
 Xenobiology: The branch of biology that investigates the possibility of life elsewhere in
the universe.
 Xylology: A branch of dendrology that studies the structure of wood.

Group 2: Words related to Medical Science

The world of medicine is a vast field, and in order to do justice to its extent and range, its
vocabulary shows similar vast bounds. Explore a set of 25 medicine related words in this list, and
evaluate how many of these words are already a part of your vocabulary.

 Abscess: Swollen, inflamed area of body tissues.

 Amnesia: A condition that causes people to lose their memory.
 Amputation: Permanent removal of a limb.
 Aphasia: Loss of the power to use or understand words, usually caused by brain disease
or injury.
 Bedsore: Wounds that develop on a patient's body from lying in one place for too long.
 Biopsy: Removal of human tissue in order to conduct certain medical tests.
 Bariatric surgery: Weight loss surgery for obese patients.
 Cadaver: Dead body; corpse for dissection.
 Carcinogen: Any substance that causes cancer.
 Chemotherapy: Type of treatment used on cancer patients.
 Comatose: As if in a coma; lethargic. The greek word coma means "deep sleep."
 Coroner: A person who determines the cause of death after a person dies.
 Cyst: A sac in the body-tissue filled with fluid (sometimes diseased).
  Dementia: Loss of mental capacity.
 Diagnosis: Medical explanation of an illness or condition.
 Etiology: The science of the causes and origins of disease.
 False negative: A test that incorrectly comes back negative
 Malingerer: One who fakes illness and pretends to be suffering.
 Mastectomy: The surgical removal of a breast.
 Prenatal: Of the time period leading up to giving birth.
 Prosthesis: Replacement for a missing part of the body.
 Scrub up: Carefully wash hands before and after seeing a patient.
 Scrubs: Plain uniform (usually green, white, or blue) worn by medical professionals.
 Therapeutic: Curative; serving to heal.
 Vasectomy: The surgical removal of a duct that conveys the male sperm the vas
deferens.

Group 1: Words used for various Shapes

Following is the list of 45 words used for different shapes:

 Acute triangle: A triangle whose interior angles are all acute.

 Arc: Electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field.
 Concave polygon: A polygon such that there is a straight line that cuts it in four or more
points.
 Convex polygon: A polygon such that no side extended cuts any other side or vertex; it
can be cut by a straight line in at most two points.
 Crescent: Resembling the new moon in shape.
 Cuboid: Resembling the new moon in shape.
 Cylinder: A solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases).
 Decagon: A polygon with 10 sides and 10 angles.
 Dodecahedron: Any polyhedron having twelve plane faces.
 Ellipse: A closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a
plane cutting completely through it.
 Ellipsoid: A surface whose plane sections are all ellipses or circles.
 Equilateral triangle: A three-sided regular polygon.
 Helix: A curve that lies on the surface of a cylinder or cone and cuts the element at a
constant angle.
 Heptagon: A seven-sided polygon.
 Hexagon: A six-sided polygon.
 Hexahedron: Any polyhedron having six plane faces.
 Hyperboloid: A quadric surface generated by rotating a hyperbola around its main axis.
 Isosceles triangle: A triangle with two equal sides.
 Line segment: In geometry, a line segment is a part of a line that is bounded by two
distinct end points, and contains every point on the line between its end points.
 Nonagon: A nine-sided polygon.
 Obtuse triangle: A triangle that contains an obtuse interior angle.
 Octagon: An eight-sided polygon.
 Octahedron: Any polyhedron having eight plane faces.
 Orb: An object with a spherical shape.
 Oval: Rounded like an egg.
 Paraboloid: A surface having parabolic sections parallel to a single coordinate axis and
elliptic sections perpendicular to that axis.
 Parallelepiped: A prism whose bases are parallelograms.
 Parallelogram: A quadrilateral whose opposite sides are both parallel and equal in
length.
 Pentagon: A figure having five sides. Also, (military) the United States military
establishment.
 Plane: (mathematics) an unbounded two-dimensional shape.
 Polygon: A closed plane figure bounded by straight sides.
 Polyhedra: A solid figure bounded by plane polygons or faces.
 Prism: Optical device having a triangular shape and made of glass or quartz; used to
deviate a beam or invert an image.
 Pyramid: A polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common
vertex
 Quadrilateral: Having four sides.
 Rectangle: A parallelogram with four right angles.
  Rhombus: A parallelogram with four equal sides; an oblique-angled equilateral
parallelogram.
 Right triangle: A triangle with one right angle.
 Scalene triangle: A triangle with no two sides of equal length.
 Sector: A plane figure bounded by two radii and the included arc of a circle.
 Semicircle: A plane figure with the shape of half a circle.
 Spheroid: A shape that is generated by rotating an ellipse around one of its axes.
 Tetrahedron: Any polyhedron having four plane faces.
 Trapezium: A multiple star in the constellation of Orion.
 Trapezoid: A quadrilateral with two parallel sides.

Group 2: Words used for Huge Size

This is an interesting group of words that can be used to describe anything and everything that is
large, big or huge in life. This group of words can be especially useful in describing the scale and
impact of situations and events, and you would do well to use these words for impact. It will help
be a huge help to you in questions of synonyms. Go through the list here:

 Astronomical: Inconceivably large.
 Colossal: Of immense size; huge; gigantic.
 Considerable: Rather large or great in size, distance, extent etc.
 Elephantine: Huge, ponderous, or clumsy.
 Extensive: Large in extent, range, or amount.
 Gargantuan: Huge; enormous.
 Gigantic: Extremely large and huge.
 Ginormous: Very large.
 Hefty: Big and strong.
 Hulky: Of great size and bulk.
 Humongous: Extraordinarily large; enormous.
 Jumbo: Unusually large.
 Mammoth: Anything very large.
 Monstrous: Abnormally large.
 Mountainous: Resembling a mountain in size; huge.
  Prodigious: Impressively great in size, force, or extent; enormous.
 Sizable: Of considerable size; fairly large.
 Titanic: Huge or colossal.
 Voluminous: Of great size, quantity, volume, or extent.
 Whopping: Exceptionally large.

Group 1: Words related to Summers/Heat

The months of summer are months of energy and activity. They are also months which can be
tough on you and can make you sweat it out. In this list, 12 summer related words are covered,
and you can use them to describe a variety of situations that you are going to face in the
summers:

 Blazing: Shining intensely.
 Blistering: Hot enough to raise (or as if to raise) blisters.
 Muggy: Hot or warm and humid.
 Popsicle: Ice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick.
 Searing heat: Extremely hot.
 Stifling: Characterized by oppressive heat and humidity.
 Summer Solstice: June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point.
 Sundress: A light loose sleeveless summer dress with a wide neckline and thin shoulder
straps that expose the arms and shoulders.
 Sunhat: A hat with a broad brim that protects the face from direct exposure to the sun.
 Sultry: Hot and Humid weather
 Sweltering: Excessively hot and humid or marked by sweating and faintness.
 Tan: A light brown the colour of topaz

Group 2: Words related to Winters

Earth, and its inhabitants, is blessed with the wonder of different seasons and climactic
conditions. What these seasons provide is a whole gamut of words that can be used to describe
them. In this list, we explore 22 words that can be used to describe winters. Explore and learn
words that might help you describe situations the next time you encounter the 'winters'.

 Balaclava: A woolen face mask to protect the face from cold while skiing on snow
 Blizzard: A storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
 Blustery: Blowing in violent and abrupt bursts
 Chills: Coldness due to a cold environment
 Eggnog: A punch made of sweetened milk or cream mixed with eggs and usually
alcoholic liquor
 Grain: Foodstuff prepared from the starchy grains of cereal grasses
 Frigid: Very cold in temperature
 Frostbitten: Injured by freezing or partial freezing
 Gust: A strong current of air
 Hailstone: Small pellet of ice that falls during a hailstorm
 Hibernate: Sleep during winter
 Hypothermia: Subnormal body temperature
 Icicle: Ice resembling a pendent spear, formed by the freezing of dripping water
 Mittens: Glove that encases the thumb separately and the other four fingers together
 Quilt: Bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
 Shiver: Tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
 Sledge: A heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges
 Sleet: Partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)
 Solstice: Either of the two times of the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from
the celestial equator
 Slippery: Causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
 Slush: Partially melted snow
 Wintry: Characteristic of or occurring in winter

Group 1: Words related to Business

The world of business is an intricate world, and this intricate world has its own set of vocabulary that it
uses in accounting, planning, processes, management and all other aspects. Knowledge of business-
related words is essential for all the aspiring entrepreneurs, businessmen and businesswomen. In this list,
we explore a set of 13 basic business terms that you should be aware of:

 Accruals: The act of accumulating, something accrued; accretion.

 Arbitration: The hearing and determining of a dispute or the settling of differences between
parties by a person or persons chosen or agreed to by them
 Bottomline: The last line of a financial statement, used for showing net profit or loss, the
ultimate result; outcome.
 Collateral: Security pledged for the payment of a loan, accompanying; auxiliary
 Copyright: The exclusive right to make copies, license, and otherwise exploit a literary, musical,
or artistic work, whether printed, audio, video, etc.
 Cubicle: A small space or compartment partitioned off.
 Inflation: Persistent, substantial rise in the general level of prices related to an increase in the
volume of money and resulting in the loss of value of currency
 Monopoly: Exclusive control of the market supply of a product or service
 Overhead : The general, fixed cost of running a business, as rent, lighting, and heating expenses,
which cannot be charged or attributed to a specific product or part of the work operation.
 Recruit: To enlist persons for service in one of the armed forces, to engage in finding and
attracting employees, new members, students, athletes, etc.
 Tariff: An official list or table showing the duties or customs imposed by a government on
imports or exports, bill; cost; charge.
 Venture: A business enterprise or speculation in which something is risked in the hope of profit;
a commercial or other speculation.
 Yield: To give a return, as for labor expended; produce; the income produced by a financial
investment, usually shown as a percentage of cost.

Group 2: Words & Terms related to Economics

Economics is one area that dictates your understanding of the financial dealings in the world. Amassing a
word-bank pertaining to economics will no doubt ensure that you understanding the world of finance,
business and economics a lot better. Through this list, we illustrate a list of 15 common words for the
area:
 Balance of payments: The total of all the money coming into a country from abroad less all of
the money going out of the country during the same period.
 Business Cycle: The cycles of boom and bust. The long-run pattern of economic growth and
recession.
 Capital: Material wealth used or available for use in the production of more wealth.
 Deflation: A sustained reduction in the general price levels. Deflation is often accompanied by
declines in output and employment and is distinct from 'disinflation', which refers to a reduction
in the rate of inflation.
 Depreciation: A fall in the value of an asset or a currency; the opposite of appreciation.
 Economies of scale: Bigger is better. In many industries, as output increases, the AVERAGE
cost of each unit produced falls. One reason is that overheads and other FIXED COSTS can be
spread over more units of OUTPUT. However, getting bigger can also increase average costs
because it is more difficult to manage a big operation, for instance?
 Exchange rate: The price at which one currency can be converted into another.
 Factors of production: The ingredients of economic activity: land, labour, capital and enterprise.
 Foreign direct investment: Investing directly in production in another country, either by buying
a company there or establishing new operations of an existing business.
 GDP: Gross domestic product, a measure of economic activity in a country. It is calculated by
adding the total value of a country's annual output of goods and services. GDP = private
consumption + investment + public spending + the change in inventories + (exports - imports).
 GNP: Short for gross national product, another measure of a country's economic performance. It
is calculated by adding to GDP the income earned by residents from investments abroad, less the
corresponding income sent home by foreigners who are living in the country.
 Hedge funds: A fund, usually used by wealthy individuals and institutions, which is allowed to
use aggressive strategies that are unavailable to mutual funds, including selling short, leverage,
program trading, swaps, arbitrage, and derivatives.
 Inflation: Persistent increase in the general level of prices. It can be seen as a devaluing of the
worth of money.
 Paid-Up Capital: That part of the issued capital of a company that has been paid up by the
shareholders.
  Venture capital: Money made available for investment in innovative enterprises or research,
especially in high technology, in which both the risk of loss and the potential for profit may be
considerable. Also called risk capital.

Group 1: Words related to Time

In this list, we explore a series of words that are related to time. From adjectives that you can use
to describe your state at times, to nouns that illustrate various aspects of time and time-keeping,
this list covers a set of 22 time-related words that you can use appropriately at the appropriate
time.

 Ante Meridian: Before noon, or the period of time between midnight (0000) and noon
(1200).
 Bedtime: The time when one usually goes to bed.
 Belated: After the expected or usual time; delayed.
 Century: A time period of 100 years.
 Decennium: A time period of 10 years; decade.
 DST : Daylight Saving Time.
 Eon: An indefinitely long period of time; an age.
 Epoch: A period of time marked by distinctive features, noteworthy events and changed
situations
 Era: A period of time as reckoned from a specific date serving as the basis of its
chronological system.
 Horology: The art or science of making timepieces or of measuring time.
 Hourglass: An instrument for measuring time.
 Jiffy: A short space of time; a moment.
 Jubilee: A time or season for rejoicing.
 Momentarily: For a brief time span, moment or an instant.
 Nanosecond: One billionth of a second.
 Per Diem: Reckoned on a daily basis; daily.
 Pico second: One trillionth (10-12) of a second.
 Sundial: An instrument that indicates the time of day by means of the position.
 Synchronized: To occur at the same time; be simultaneous.
  Tardy: Occurring, arriving, acting, or done after the scheduled, expected, or usual time;
late.
 Triennium: A time period of three years.
 Twilight: The time of day immediately following sunset.

Group 2: Words related to Weapons

In our stay on the planet, along with the good, we have busily created a vast set of weapons, to
be used under different conditions and in different ways. This list explores 41 such words. Go
through this list to make valuable additions to the word 'arsenal'.

 A-bomb: A nuclear weapon in which enormous energy is released by nuclear fission

(splitting the nuclei of a heavy element like uranium 235 or plutonium 239).
 Ammunition: Projectiles to be fired from a gun.
 Ballistic missile: A missile that is guided in the first part of its flight but falls freely as it
approaches target.
 Bayonet: A knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon.
 Bazooka: A portable rocket launcher used by infantrymen as an antitank weapon.
 Biological weapon: Any weapon usable in biological warfare.
 Blowgun: A tube through which darts can be shot by blowing.
 Booby trap: An unforeseen, unexpected or surprising difficulty.
 Bullwhip: A long whip made from hide.
 Cannon: Heavy gun fired from a tank.
 Carbine: Light automatic rifle.
 Cudgel: A club that is used as a weapon.
 Firearm: A portable gun.
 Flamethrower: A weapon that squirts ignited fuel for several yards.
 Flintlock: A muzzle loader that had a flintlock type of gunlock.
 Gatling gun: An early form of machine gun having several barrels that fire in sequence
as they are rotated.
 Grenade: A small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile.
 Hand grenade: A grenade designed to be thrown by hand.
 Handgun: A firearm that is held and fired with one hand.
 Harpoon: A spear with a shaft and barbed point for throwing; used for catching large
fish or whales; a strong line is attached to it.
 Howitzer: A muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high
elevations for a short range.
 Kris: A Malayan dagger with a wavy blade.
 Lance: A long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon.
 Landmine: An explosive mine hidden underground; explodes when stepped on or driven
over.
 Longbow: A powerful wooden bow drawn by hand; usually 5-6 feet long; used in
medieval England.
 Mace: An official who carries a mace of office.
 Machete: A large heavy knife used as a weapon or for cutting vegetation.
 Munitions: Weapons considered collectively.
 Musket: A muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by
infantrymen.
 Muzzleloader: An obsolete firearm that was loaded through the muzzle.
 Nerve gas: A toxic gas that is inhaled or absorbed through the skin and has harmful
effects on the nervous and respiratory system.
 Peashooter: A straight narrow tube through which pellets (as dried peas) can be blown at
a target.
 Pickaxe: A heavy iron tool with a wooden handle and a curved head that is pointed on
both ends.
 Saber: (Fencing) a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle.
 Tear gas: A gas that makes the eyes fill with tears but does not damage them; used in
dispersing crowds.
 Tomahawk: Weapon consisting of a fighting axe; used by North American Indians.
 Torpedo: A professional killer who uses a gun.
 Trebuchet: An engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges; a heavy war
engine for hurling large stones and other missiles.
 Trident: A spear with three prongs.
 Tripwire: A wire stretched close to the ground that activates something (a trap, camera
or weapon) when tripped over.
  Weapon of mass destruction: (Military) a weapon that kills or injures civilian as well as
military personnel (nuclear and chemical and biological weapons).

Group: Words based on liking or fondness

The root 'phile' as a prefix or a suffix, refers to the one that loves, likes, or is attracted to. Thus,
all the words would be related to this meaning. Dig into this list of words here:

 Anglophilia - love or fondness for England or the English. The word is formed by using 'Anglo'
for English and 'philia' for fondness.
 Astrophile - person interested in astronomy.
 Bibliophile - A bibliophile is someone who loves reading books and in most cases loves
collecting books too.
 Foodophile - A foodophile is a person who is really fond of eating or loves to eat.
 Logophile - a lover of words.
 Necrophile - A necrophile is a person who feels an attractive pull towards dead bodies.
 Paedophile - A paedophile is a person who gets sexually attracted towards children.
 Philalethist - lover of truth.
 Philanthropy - Love for mankind.
 Philogyny - love of women.
 Philomath - lover of learning.
 Philosophy - Love for wisdom.
 Philotherianism - love of animals.
 Theophile - one who loves or is loved by God. This term is mainly used for those people who
believe in God and pray regularly.
 Xenophilia - love of foreigners

'A to Z' List of Phobias

List of Phobias – 1

Phobias starting with letters A, B

Phobia Definition
 Acarophobia fear of itching or of insects causing itching
Acrophobia fear of heights
Aerophobia fear of flying or draughts
Agoraphobia fear of open spaces
Agyiophobia fear of crossing busy streets
Aichmophobia fear of sharp or pointed objects
Ailurophobia fear of cats
Algophobia fear of pain
Amathophobia fear of dust
Amaxophobia fear of riding in a car
Ambulophobia fear of walking
Anglophobia fear of England or the English
Anthrophobia fear of humans
Anuptaphobia fear of staying single
Aquaphobia fear of water
Arachibutyrophobia fear of peanut butter sticking to roof of mouth
Arachnophobia fear of spiders
Astraphobia fear of being struck by lightning
Astrapophobia fear of thunder and lightning
Automysophobia fear of being dirty
Autophobia fear of solitude
Ballistophobia fear of missiles
Bathophobia fear of falling from a high place
Batophobia fear of heights or being close to tall buildings
Batrachophobia fear of frogs and toads
Belonephobia fear of pins and needles
Bibliophobia fear of books
Blennophobia fear of slime
Brontophobia fear of thunder and lightning

                                                                  
Cancerophobia fear of cancer
Cathisophobia fear of sitting
Cenophobia fear of empty spaces
Chrematophobia fear of money
Cibophobia fear of or distaste for food
Claustrophobia fear of closed spaces
Climacophobia fear of falling down stairs
Clinophobia fear of staying in bed
Cremnophobia fear of cliffs and precipices
Cyberphobia fear of computers
Cynophobia fear of dogs
Dromophobia fear of crossing streets
Dysmorphophobia fear of physical deformities
Ecophobia fear of home
Eleutherophobia fear of freedom
Eosophobia fear of dawn
Ergasiophobia fear of work
Ergophobia fear of work
Erotophobia fear of sex
Erythrophobia fear of red lights or of blushing
Euphobia fear of good news
Francophobia fear of France or the French

Gallophobia fear of France or the French

Gamophobia fear of marriage
Geniophobia fear of chins
Genophobia fear of sex
Gerascophobia fear of growing old
Graphophobia fear of writing
Gymnophobia fear of nudity
Heliophobia fear of sunlight
Herpetophobia fear of snakes
Hierophobia fear of sacred things
Homichlophobia fear of fog
Homophobia fear of homosexuals
Hydrophobia fear of water
Hypsophobia fear of high places
Iatrophobia fear of going to the doctor
Iconophobia fear or hatred of images
Kainotophobia fear of change
Kakorrhaphiophobia fear of failure
Kenophobia fear of empty spaces
Ligyrophobia fear of loud noises
Linonophobia fear of string
Lygophobia fear of darkness
Lyssophobia fear of hydrophobia

Macrophobia fear of prolonged waiting

Metrophobia fear of poetry
Monophobia fear of being alone
Muriphobia fear of mice
Myophobia fear of mice
Mysophobia fear of contamination or dirt
Nebulaphobia fear of fog
Necrophobia fear of corpses
Negrophobia fear of blacks
Neophobia fear of novelty
Nosophobia fear of disease
Novercaphobia fear of one's stepmother
Nyctophobia fear of the night or darkness
Ochlophobia fear of crowds
Oenophobia fear or hatred of wine
Ombrophobia fear of rain
Onomatophobia fear of hearing a certain word
Ophidiophobia fear of snakes
Ophthalmophobia fear of being stared at
Optophobia fear of opening one's eyes
Ornithophobia fear of birds
Paedophobia fear of children; fear of dolls
Panophobia melancholia marked by groundless fears
Pantophobia fear of everything
Parthophobia fear of virgins
Pathophobia fear of disease
Pediculophobia fear of lice
Pentheraphobia fear or hatred of one's mother-in-law
Phagophobia fear of eating
Phengophobia fear of daylight
Phonophobia fear of noise or of speaking aloud
Photophobia fear of light
Pogonophobia fear of beards
Psychrophobia fear of the cold
Pteronophobia fear of being tickled by feathers
Pyrophobia fear of fire

Russophobia fear of Russia or Russians

Satanophobia fear of the devil
Sciaphobia fear of shadows
Scopophobia fear of being looked at
 Scoptophobia fear of being looked at
Scotophobia fear of the dark
Sitiophobia fear of food
Sitophobia fear of food or eating
Spectrophobia fear of looking in a mirror
Symmetrophobia fear of symmetry
Syphilophobia fear of syphilis
Taphephobia fear of being buried alive
Technophobia fear of technology
Thalassophobia fear of the sea
Thanatophobia fear of death
Theophobia fear of God
Tocophobia fear of pregnancy or childbirth
Tonitrophobia fear of thunder
Topophobia fear of performing; fear of certain places
Toxicophobia fear of poisoning
Toxiphobia fear of poison or being poisoned
Triskaidekaphobia fear of the number thirteen
Uranophobia fear of heaven
Xenophobia fear of foreigners
Zelophobia fear of jealousy
Zoophobia fear of animals

List of Kangaroo Words

 Kangaroo word is a word which contains letters of another word, in the same order and with
the same meaning. For example: The word ‘acrid’ contains the word ‘acid’, which is a synonym
of ‘acrid’; similarly, the word ‘accustomed’ contains its synonym ‘used’. Here, ‘acid’ and ‘used’
are called joey words (word contained in the kangaroo word).
Learning kangaroo words is a great way to expand your vocabulary. In this series of articles, you
will learn about some of the most commonly used kangaroo words. Each article consists of 20-40
pairs of words including the kangaroo word and the related joey word. The lists are arranged in
the alphabetical order of words.

Kangaroo Words – 1

Kangaroo word Joey word Kangaroo word Joey word

aberrant errant admonish monish

action act adroitness adroit

affect act apposite apt

allocate allot appropriate apt

alone one arch arc

amicable amiable arena area

amicability amity artifice art

artistry art blotch blot

astound stun bombard bomb

balsam balm breathe breath

banish ban burst bust

barren bare calumnies lies

barrier bar canister can

barristers bar capable able

because cause capsule case

blossom bloom cartoon cart

casket case catacomb comb

cavern cave chocolate cola

supremacist racist supervisor superior

cleanser clean clue cue

clump lump community county, city

concede cede confederated con

concession cession container can, tin

contaminate taint curtail cut

contradictory contrary daub dab

cooled cold dazzle daze

cozen con debar bar

deceased dead deception con

deliberate debate departed dead

department arm depository depot

desiderate desire destruction ruin

deteriorate rot, die, riot devilish evil

dice die (singular) effeminate effete

disappointed sad egotist egoist

dream REM encourage urge

enjoyment joy equilateral equal

equitable equal evacuate vacate

exists is expurgate purge

fabrication fiction façade face

factual actual falsities lies

feast eat feasted fed

felicitous fit fraction ration

frangible frail grandiose grand

gigantic giant history story

honorable Noble hurries Hies

hostelry Hotel intoxicate toxic

invaluable valuable islet isle

irateness ire isolated sole

ignorable noble illuminated lit

imaginary airy impair mar

impassive passive impertinent pert

incapability inability indolent idle

inflammable flammable inheritor heir

insignia sign instructor tutor

joviality joy latest last

lighted lit municipality city

myself me market mart

masculine male obnoxious noxious

matches mate observe see

nourished nursed omnibus bus

obligated oblige ornamented ornate

pantaloons pants perambulate ramble

perimeter rim plagiarist liar

platter plat pinioned pinned

postured posed practicable practical

prattle prate precipitation rain

prematurely early proffer offer

proportionate prorate prosecute sue

perambulate amble quintuplet quintet

quiescent quiet rambunctious raucous

rampage rage ransack sack

rapscallion rascal ravaging raging

recline lie respite rest

regulate rule reticule retile

retrogress regress revolution revolt

rotund round salvage salve

satiate sate satisfied sated

scion son sculpt cut

separate part smidgen smidge

slithered slid splinter splint

signal sign splotch spot

squash quash strives tries

stocking stock stumble tumble

substandard bad