alias /ˈeɪ.li.

əs/ noun: a false name

The terrorist used an alias on his false passport.
alibi /ˈæl.ɪ.baɪ/ noun: an excuse for something bad or for a failure
After eight years in power, the government can no longer use the previous government's policy
as an alibi for its own failure.
luxuriant /lʌɡˈʒʊə.ri.ənt/ adjective: growing quickly, strongly, and well
The stretch of land was once covered with luxuriant forest, but is now bare.
Reminisce /ˌrem.ɪˈnɪs/ verb: think about good things from the past
My grandfather used to reminisce about his years in the navy.
Propose /prəˈpəʊz/ verb: put a plan forward for consideration
It has often been proposed that the president be elected by direct popular vote.
Theory /ˈθɪə.ri/ noun: a system of ideas
I have a theory about why everybody in the city is in such a hurry.
Alchemist /ˈæl.kə.mɪst/ noun: a person who tries to make gold
Earnestly /ˈɜː. nɪst.li/ adverb: in a serious and determined way, often without humour
Entreat /ɪnˈtriːt/ verb: beg earnestly
We would spend every meal time entreating the child to eat her vegetables.
Recollect /ˌrek.əˈlekt/ verb: to remember something
As far as I can recollect, his name is Edward.
Reprimand /ˈrep.rɪ.mɑːnd/ verb: to tell someone that his or her behaviour is wrong
Admonish /ədˈmɒn.ɪʃ/ verb: firmly reprimand
His mother admonished him for eating too quickly.
Maintenance noun: preserving something
Old houses need a lot of maintenance.
Sickle /ˈsɪk.əl/ noun: sharp farming tool
Cackle /ˈkæk.əl/ verb: laugh in a harsh manner
A group of women were cackling in a corner.
Bouquet /buˈkeɪ/ noun: bunch of flowers given as a gift
Daub /dɔːb/ verb: coat carelessly
The baby had daubed butter all over his hair and face.
Unkempt /ʌnˈkempt/ adjective: untidy, not cared for
Shaggy /ˈʃæɡ.i/ adjective: long, thick and unkempt
His grey hair was shaggy.
Amputate /ˈæm.pjə.teɪt/ verb: cut off a limb surgically
They had to amputate his foot to free him from the wreckage.
Voluntary /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/ adjective: acting of one’s free will
She does voluntary work for the Red Cross two days a week.
Deliberate verb: discuss a matter at length
The jury took five days to deliberate on this case.