PAIR OF WORDS

Amiable being nice, displaying a friendly and pleasure manner

Because she was nice to all her fellow students, my cousin Sally was voted the most amiable female at her school
Amicable friendly or cordial behavior(khushgawar salook) in every situation whether normal or in disputed environment
If you were a bit more amicable, people would not be afraid to approach you
Auger: a tool consisting of a twisted rod of metal fixed to a handle, used for making large holes in
wood or in the ground
In order to measure the pH directly; the kit includes a plastic auger to perforate (suraakh kerna) the ground.
Augur: to be a sign of especially good or bad things in the future
Do you think that this recent ministerial announcement augurs a shift in government policy?
Altar a table or flat –topped block used as the focus for a religious ritual (rasam)
The people offered a lamb on the altar as a sacrifice for their sins.
Alter change , modify, adjust, and vary
She hopes the antidepressant will alter her mood so she won’t feel sad all the time
Apposite fitting for the situation or suitable for the situation, appropriate, relative, relevant
You will look stunning tonight because the red dress is apposite for your complexion
Opposite something that is contrary to something else, reverse, counter
Typically, people are attracted to other people who have opposite personalities than their own because they complement eachother .
Apposite: suitable and right for the occasion
It is, however, apposite to note that this process will continue in the year ahead.
Opposite: completely different
You'd never know they're sisters - they're completely opposite to each other in every way.
1. They have opposite views on the issue.
Affluence: having a lot of money or owning a lot of things, a situation in which one has a great amount of wealth
What we are seeing increasingly is a society of private affluence and public squalor(gandgi)
When they won the lottery, their sudden affluence caused old friends to feel envious.(hasad kerna)
Effluence: a thing that flows out or forth, an action or process of flowing out
How can Reef Entertainment justify releasing this effluence on the general public?
we shall protect our rivers and our coasts with new measures of control over industrial and human effluence.
Amoral: without moral principles
The spies(jasoos) are younger, less jaded(zehni tor per pareshan) but equally cynical(mu phat) and still operating in a wholly amoral world.
He grew up to be an amoral man because his parents never told him the difference between right and wrong.
Immoral: morally wrong
It's an immoral tax, because the poor will pay relatively more.
Adverse: having a negative or harmful effect on something
The match has been canceled due to adverse weather conditions.
Averse: strongly disliking or opposed to
Few MPs are averse to the attention of the media
He seems to be averse to exercise.
Assay: an examination or testing
A positive result has been obtained in a mouse lymphoma assay.
Essay: attempt/ a short piece of writing on a particular subject
The Diploma is assessed by three essays of 3,000 words each.
Adjoin: To be next to; be contiguous(jura hua, mulhik) to
A waiting room for friends of patients immediately adjoins.
Adjourn: To end something either temporarily or permanently or to postpone it to another time or place.
Adjourn to consider its decision.
Court is adjourned until 10 a.m. tomorrow.
Allay To make better or decrease something that is unpleasant.
During health questions the health secretary did not allay my fears.
Ally To join another in a mutually beneficial relationship.
During times of war, Britain was Poland's closest ally.
Aviary: a large cage or closed space in which birds are kept as pets
I have an aviary with 17 birds.
Apiary: a place where people keep bees, especially a collection of hives kept to provide honey
I once visited an apiary where there were numerous cardboard boxes scattered around.
Avenge: to do harm to or punish the person responsible for something bad done to you
He swore he would avenge his brother's death.
Revenge: harm done to someone as a punishment for harm that they have done to someone else
He is believed to have been shot by a rival gang in revenge for the shootings last week.
Appraise: to examine someone or something in order to judge their qualities, success or needs
At the end of each teaching practice, trainee teachers are asked to appraise their own performance.
Apprise: to tell someone about something
The President has been apprised of the situation.
Ambiguous: having or expressing more than one possible meaning, sometimes intentionally
His reply to my question was somewhat ambiguous.
Ambivalent: having two opposing feelings at the same time, or being uncertain about how you feel
I felt very ambivalent about leaving home.
Altogether: completely or in total
The government ought to abolish the tax altogether
. All together: all at the same time
The last time we were all together was in 1999
Atheist: someone who believes that God or gods do not exist
I know an atheist who says ' Oh god!
Agnostic: someone who does not know, or believes that it is impossible to know, whether a god exists
Although he was raised a Catholic, he was an agnostic for most of his adult life.
Allusive: containing a lot of allusions (ishara, hawala)
Her music is allusive.
Elusive: difficult to describe, find, achieve or remember
The answers to these questions remain as elusive as ever.
All: every one (of), or the complete amount or number (of), or the whole (of)
All animals have to eat in order to live.
Awl: a small, pointed tool for making holes in wood, leather, etc.
That awl causes loud noise.
Affection: a feeling of liking for a person or place
: He had a deep affection for his aunt.
Affectation: behavior or speech that is not sincere
: She has so many little affectations.
Artist: someone who paints, draws or makes sculptures
Monet is one of my favorite artists.
Artisan: a person who does skilled work with his or her hands
They were concerned about the skilled artisan, not the factory masses.
Artist: someone who paints, draws or makes sculptures
Monet is one of my favorite artists.
Artiste: a skilled performer, especially a dancer, singer or actor
Denise has been a solo artiste for over 20 years working all over the world.
Antic: funny, silly or strange behavior
But the rock-star whose stage antics used to include smashing guitars is older and wiser now.
Antique: something made in an earlier period and collected and valued because it is beautiful, rare, old or of high quality
My mother collects antiques.
Aspire: to have a strong want or hope to do or have something
Few people who aspire to fame ever achieve it.
Expire: If something which lasts for a fixed length of time expires, it comes to an end or stops being in use
Our television license expires next month.
Adapt: to change something to suit different conditions or uses
Many software companies have adapted popular programs to the new operating system.
Adopt: to choose or take as your own
Dr Kennedy has been adopted as the party's candidate for South Cambridge.
Ardor: great enthusiasm or love
Similarly, the Japanese seem to have less ardor for luxury goods than in the boom years of the late 90s.
Order: the way in which people or things are arranged
The children lined up in order of age/height.
Addict: a person who cannot stop doing or using something, especially something harmful
There are a reported two million male cocaine addicts in the US.
Edict: an official order, especially one which is given in a forceful and unfair way
Most shops are ignoring the government's edict against Sunday trading.
Acculturate(darust, ikhtiyaar kerna, kisi aik sakafti groh ka dosrey ki saqafat ko kabool kerna): to undergo, or alter by
acculturation
Today the Iroquois are highly acculturated, holding jobs in communities surrounding the reservations.
How did Hispanics acculturate to life in America?
Acclimatize: to (cause to) change to suit different conditions of life, weather, etc
We found it impossible to acclimatize ourselves to the new working conditions.
Accident: something bad which happens that is not expected or intended, and which often damages something or injures
someone
Josh had an accident and spilled water all over his work.
Incident: something that happens; happening; occurrence
We also investigate incidents which affect, or could affect, drinking water quality.
Ascent: when someone or something climbs or moves upwards
As the plane made its ascent, we saw thick smoke coming from one engine.
Assent: official agreement to or approval of an idea, plan or request
Once the directors have given their assent to the proposal we can begin.
Alleged: said or thought by some people to be the stated bad or illegal thing
It took 15 years for the alleged criminals to prove their innocence.
Accused: the person who is on trial in a court or the people on trial in a court
The accused protested her innocence.
Suspected: to think or believe something to be true or probable
So far, the police do not suspect foul play.
Adept: having a natural ability to do something that needs skill
She's very adept at dealing with the media.
Adapt: to change something to suit different conditions or uses
Many software companies have adapted popular programs to the new operating system.
Adopt: to choose or take as your own
Dr Kennedy has been adopted as the party's candidate for South Cambridge
Access: the method or possibility of getting near to a place or person, or the right to use or look at something
The only access to the village is by boat.
Excess: an amount which is more than acceptable, expected or reasonable
An excess of enthusiasm is not always a good thing.
Ascent: when someone or something climbs or moves upwards
As the plane made its ascent, we saw thick smoke coming from one engine.
Accent: the way in which people in a particular area, country or social group pronounce words
He's got a strong Scottish accent.
Atheist: someone who believes that God or gods do not exist
I know an atheist who says ' Oh god!
Agnostic: someone who does not know, or believes that it is impossible to know, whether a god exists
Although he was raised a Catholic, he was an agnostic for most of his adult life.
Avenge to do harm to or punish the person responsible for something bad done to you
He swore he would avenge his brother's death.
 Revenge: harm done to someone as a punishment for harm that they have done to someone else
He is believed to have been shot by a rival gang in revenge for the shootings last week.
Allude: To make indirect reference
He alluded to the problem but did not mention it.
Elude: To evade or escape from.
The thief eluded the police.
Ability possession of the means or skill to do something., talent, skill, or proficiency in a particular area.
He has no ability of doing this kind of work
Capacity the maximum amount that something can contain, the amount that something can produce
He has great capacity for hard work
Abject (of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree.
He is living in abject poverty
Object a material thing that can be seen and touched.
He has no object in life
Able having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something., having considerable skill, proficiency, or intelligence.
He is an able teacher
Capable having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing, able to achieve efficiently whatever
one has to do; competent.
Man is capable of doing both good and evil
About on the subject of; concerning.
He is about eight years old
Almost not quite; very nearly.
He was almost dead when he was brought out of the river
Absolute not qualified or diminished in any way; total.
You should punish him if you have absolute proof of his guilt
Obsolete no longer produced or used; out of date,cause (a product or idea) to become obsolete by replacing it with something
new.
The obsolete equipment was put to auction
Abstain restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.
He abstained from smoking all his life
Refrain stop oneself from doing something.
On hearing his fooling talk, I could not refrain from laughing
Accede agree to a demand, request, or treaty.
He acceded to my request
Concede admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it.
He conceded that he had been unkind to his friends
Accept consent to receive or undertake (something offered).
I accepted his invitation to dinner
Except not including; other than.
All except Akram were present
Acceptance the action of consenting(razamandi) to receive or undertake something offered.
The proposal met with acceptance in the meeting
1. Acceptation a particular sense or the generally recognized meaning ( common acceptation ) of a word or phrase.
We ought to go by the acceptation of a word or expression
Affect have an effect on; make a difference to.
Will the new rules affect me?
Effect a change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.
Computers have had a profound effect on our lives.
Advise offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone.
The father advised his son to go to the college in time
Advice guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent (mohtaat) future action.
He acted upon his father’s advice

Admission a statement acknowledging the truth of something.

He got admission to government college
Admittance the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place or institution.
He could not gain admittance to the room
Addition the action or process of adding something to something else.
He will be the useful addition to the staff of the college
Edition a particular form or version of a published text.
The new edition of this book has been published
Across from one side to the other of (a place, area, etc.)
They traveled back and forth across the border.
Along moving in a constant direction on (a road, path, or any more or less horizontal surface).
The dog was running along its master
Accuse charge (someone) with an offence or crime., claim that (someone) has done something wrong.
He was accused of theft
Blame feel or declare that (someone or something) is responsible for a fault or wrong.
He blamed his teacher for his failure
Admit confess to be true or to be the case., allow (someone) to enter a place
He was admitted last night for chest pains.
Confess 1 : to tell or make known (something, such as something wrong or damaging to oneself) : admit
he confessed his guilt. 2a : to acknowledge (sin) to God or to a priest. b : to receive the confession of (a penitent)
His interrogators finally forced him to confess.
Alibi a claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a criminal one, is alleged to have
taken place.
His alibi that he was out of the country was found to be true
Excuse seek to lessen the blame attaching to (a fault or offence); try to justify., a reason or explanation given to justify a
fault or offence.
Most students usually have some ready excuse for coming late
Air the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen
Fresh air is good for health
Heir one who receives property from an ancestor : one who is entitled to inherit property was her father's sole heir.
After his death, his heirs distributed his property among themselves
Aggravate make (a problem, injury, or offence) worse or more serious.
You have aggravated the situation
Irritate make (someone) annoyed or a little angry.
Do not irritate him, he may lose his temper
Afflict (of a problem or illness) cause pain or trouble to; affect adversely.
He was afflicted with blindness in his old age
Inflict cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something., impose something unwelcome
on
The dacoits inflicted severe injuries on him
Amount a quantity of something, especially the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent.
I have still a great amount of work to do
Number a quantity or amount.
There are a large number of books in the library
Alternate occur in turn repeatedly., every other; every second
The post in some villages is delivered on alternate days
Alternative (of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice., one of two or more available possibilities.
You will have to do this work, there is no alternative
Apprehend arrest (someone) for a crime.
As I apprehended , the situation is becoming serious
Comprehend grasp mentally; understand. include, comprise, or encompass.
Before giving an answer; comprehend the question fully

Attention notice taken of someone or something; the regarding of someone or something as interesting or important., the
action of dealing with or taking special care of someone or something.
Pay full attention to your studies
Intention a thing intended; an aim or plan.
I have no intention to go there
Aural relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.
Aural aids are used in education now a days
Oral spoken rather than written; verbal., relating to the mouth.
He appeared in the oral test
Ancient belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.
I like to read ancient history
Old having lived for a long time; no longer young., belonging to the past; former.
Old people cannot be so active as young people
Avocation a hobby or minor occupation.
He is a soldier and painting is his avocation
Vocation a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation., a trade or profession.
His vocation is teaching
Vacation a time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax:
They went to Europe on vacation.
Angels Angels are spiritual beings that some people believe are God's servants in heaven.
Allah sent His message through angels
Angles the space (usually measured in degrees) between two intersecting lines or surfaces at or close to the point where they meet.
A triangle has three angles

Banned something that is prohibited.

The death penalty is banned in New York and New Jersey.
Band a group of people working together, particularly in the field of music.
9 zero Band's new album, i remember being instantly impressed.
Barred provided with one or more bars
Barred owls roosting by the side of the road!
Bard an ancient person who composes and signs poems about heroes and epic events.
Bards of the time could recite, or chant, long epic poems.
Below beneath, under, underneath
The hierarchical nature of the school system in this country encourages abuses by those at the top towards those below them.
Beneath underneath, below
In the operation, the upper layers of skin was removed to reveal internal injuries beneath
Below: in a lower position
From the top of the skyscraper the cars below us looked like insects.
Beneath: in or to a lower position
Jeremy hid the letter beneath a pile of papers.
Brooch a small piece of jewelry with a pin at the back that is fastened to a woman's clothes
She wore a small silver brooch.
Broad very wide
We walked down a broad avenue lined with trees.
Bear to tolerate, stand or put up with, to accept
I could not bear watching my friend get bullied and had to step up to help him
Bare naked, uncovered, and exposed
Walking into the museum I was shocked to see that most of the walls were bare of art
Bad: unpleasant; causing difficulties or harm
Our holiday was spoiled by bad weather.
Badly: in a severe and harmful way
She was badly affected by the events in her childhood
Briefing: information that is given to someone just before they do something or a meeting where this happens
They received thorough briefing before they left the country.
Debriefing: to question someone in detail about work they have done for you
The pilots were thoroughly debriefed after every mission.
Boy: a male child
As a young boy, my father used to walk three miles to school.
Buoy: a floating object on the top of the sea, which is used for directing ships and warning them of possible danger
The zones for swimming and the zones for water sports are clearly marked by buoys.
Beside: at the side of, next to
Come and sit here beside me.
Besides in addition to; also
Do you play any other sports besides football and basketball?
Barbarism: extremely cruel and unpleasant behavior
He witnessed some appalling acts of barbarism during the war.
Barbarity: behavior that is very cruel, or a very cruel act
This barbarity must cease!
Berth: a bed in a boat, train, etc., or a place for a ship or boat to stay in a port
She booked a berth on the train from London to Aberdeen.
Birth: Child’s birth
He weighed eight pounds at birth.
Bear: to accept, tolerate or endure especially something unpleasant
It's your decision - you must bear the responsibility if things go wrong.
Borne: past participle of bear
The weight was more than could be borne by a lone man
Born: brought into life by birth
She was born in 1950.
Ballot: a system or occasion of secret voting
They decided to hold a ballot.
Ballet: a type of dancing where carefully organized movements tell a story or express an idea
By the age of fifteen he had already composed his first ballet.
Bases: plural form of basis
that rather covers all the bases, doesn’t it?
Basis: the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process; status
Trust is the only basis for a good working relationship. She needed coaching on a regular basis.
Beneficent (of a person) generous or doing good. "A beneficent landowner"
Doctors without borders is a beneficent organization that travels around the world providing free healthcare to third world countries
Beneficial Resulting in good; favorable or advantageous. "The beneficial effect on the economy"
Some doctors suggest that taking vitamin pills is not really very beneficial to our health
Braise: Fry (food) lightly and then stew it slowly in a closed container.
He braised the beef in a wine sauce.
Braze: Form, fix, or join by soldering with an alloy of copper and zinc at high temperature.
Each joint is turned up tightly and well pinned or brazed.
Born: brought into life by birth
She was born in 1950.
Borne: past participle of bear
The weight was more than could be borne by a lone man
Bony skinny, lean, emaciated, thin, fatless, slim, lithe, spare
He had a bony, tortured face, angry, slanting peacock-blue eyes, bronze curls and a shallow complexion.
Bonny attractive, beautiful, fine, excellent
I did not really know Laura but I have seen her in the village and she was a bony girl.
Barmy crazy; insane
This policy is absolutely barmy.
Balmy enjoyable and gentle
The balmy climate immediately improved my spirits.
Brawl a fight, usually with a large number of people involved
A prison brawl began in the cafeteria when two inmates got angry at each other.
Bawl to cry extremely loudly
If the dog dies, my son will probably bawl for months
Baleful threatening harm; menacing., having a harmful or destructive effect.
He looked at his eyes with baleful eyes
Baneful harmful or destructive.
Protect yourself from the baneful influence of bad company
Baron a member of the lowest order of the British nobility. Baron is not used as a form of address, barons usually being
referred to as ‘Lord’., an important or powerful person in a specified business or industry.
At one time the barons were very powerful in England
Barren (of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation.
It is a barren land and nothing grows here
Beach a pebbly or sandy shore, especially by the sea between high- and low-water marks.,
Children were playing on the beach
Beech a large tree with smooth grey bark, glossy leaves, and hard, pale fine-grained timber.
The beech trees look very graceful
Beat strike (a person or an animal) repeatedly and violently so as to hurt or injure them, typically with an
implement such as a club or whip.
He beat his younger brother
Beet a herbaceous plant widely cultivated as a source of food for humans and livestock, and for processing into
sugar. Some varieties are grown for their leaves and some for their large nutritious root.
Sugar is made from beet also
Break separate or cause to separate into pieces as a result of a blow, shock, or strain.
Handle it carefully otherwise it may break
Brake a device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle, typically by applying pressure to the wheels.
The brakes of the cycle failed on the way
Bale a large wrapped or bound bundle of paper, hay, or cotton.
There were a large number of bales of cotton in the room
Bail the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money is lodged to
guarantee their appearance in court.
His application for the bail was not accepted by the megistrate

Consciousness awareness, realization

The last thing she saw before she lost consciousness was a rock ledge coming at her.
Conscientiousness meticulousness, carefulness, delicacy
In order to be a skilled pianist, one must be very conscientious while practicing.
Choral of a chorus or a choir
Choral singing became a matter of national pride.
Coral the hard, stony skeleton secreted by certain marine polyps.
What you will not find here are pristine corals
Considerable distinguished, significant or noticeable
Because I was in considerable pain, I decided to go to the emergency room
Considerate kind, understanding, caring, thoughtful
Since Heather is a considerate individual; it is not surprising she is a great nurse
Compliment expression of admiration or respect
I looked so beautiful in my dress that even my evil little brother Timmy gave me a compliment
Complement a part that makes something perfect or complete, supplement
The scarf is a perfect complement to her outfit
Complacent satisfied, unworried, contented
The strong economy has made people complacent
Complaisant marked by an inclination to please or oblige others
Her complaisant character made her the perfect servant
Collision an accident that happens when two vehicles hit each other with force
There has been a collision on the southbound stretch of the motorway.
Collusion agreement between people to act together secretly or illegally in order to deceive or cheat someone
It is thought that they worked in collusion with the terrorist network.
Complacent Satisfied
We can't afford to become complacent about any of our products.
Complaisant willing to please; affably agreeable; obliging
Can we really sit back and watch the suffering of a whole nation and be so complaisant?
Corporal of the human body; bodily; physical:
Nowadays it is not the custom to inflict corporal punishment in schools.
Corporeal Of a material nature; tangible.
Corporeal need such as food and drink should receive due measure of attention.
Confident sure, certain, positive, convinced, to have faith in someone or something
The boss obviously has a lot of confidence in her to give her such an important job
Confidant a person with whom you can share your secrets
The president knows his psychiatrist is a confidant who will never reveal his secrets
Counsel: to give advice, especially on social or personal problems
The police have provided experts to counsel local people affected by the tragedy.
Council: a group of people elected or chosen to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject, to
represent a particular group of people, or to run a particular organization
This play is supported by a grant from the local arts council
Canvas: a piece of cloth used by artists for painting on, usually with oil paints, or the painting itself
These two canvases by Hockney would sell for £500 000.
Canvass: to try to get political support or votes, especially by visiting all the houses in an area
I've been out canvassing for the Labor Party every evening this week.
Compliment: remark that expresses approval, admiration or respect
I take it as a compliment when people say I look like my mother.
Complement: to make something else seem better or more attractive when combining with it
The music complements her voice perfectly
Capital: a city which is the centre of government of a country or smaller political area
Australia's capital city is Canberra.
Capitol: the building in which a state legislature meets
A state legislature will meet in a capitol building
Click To make or cause a slight, sharp sound, or to be suddenly clear
Please click here to view the found desired web site.
Clique A small, closed off group of people.
A big society exists in order to form cliques.
Caret: a mark (‸) used in writing or in correcting proof, to show where something is to be inserted
Some screen readers use the system caret to determine which area of the screen to read or magnify.
Carat: a unit for measuring the weight of jewels
24-carat gold is the purest.
Canon: a Christian priest with special duties in a cathedral
He was first appointed as a residentiary canon and only became Chancellor after several years with us.
Cannon: a large, mounted piece of artillery; sometimes, specif., a large gun with a relatively short barrel, as a
howitzer
Instead of eight machine guns, it now had twelve, or four 20mm cannon.
Compare: to examine or look for the difference between two or more things
If you compare house prices in the two areas, it's quite amazing how different they are
. Contrast: an obvious difference between two or more things
The antique furnishing provides an unusual contrast to the modernity of the building.
Compliment: remark that expresses approval, admiration or respect
I take it as a compliment when people say I look like my mother.
Complement: to make something else seem better or more attractive when combining with it
The music complements her voice perfectly.
Confidant: a person you trust and share your feelings and secrets with
Within a few short years he was a trusted confidant.
Confidante: a woman or girl confidant
Within a few short years he was a trusted confidant.
Conscious: to notice that a particular thing or person exists or is present
I think she's very conscious of being the only person in the office who didn't have a university education.
Conscience: the part of you that judges how moral your own actions are and makes you feel guilty about bad things that
you have done
You didn't do anything wrong - you should have a clear conscience.
Consciousness: the state of understanding and realizing something.
Her consciousness that she's different makes her feel uneasy.

Conscientiousness: putting a lot of effort into your work/ controlled by or done according to conscience
She has always been a very conscientious worker.
Casual: describes clothes that are not formal or not suitable for special occasions
I dress casual as I am in a casual setting.
Causal: a relationship, link, etc. between two things in which one causes the other
Is there a causal relationship between violence on television and violent behavior?
Cession: a ceding or giving up (of rights, property, territory, etc.) to another
The Sino-Japanese War (1894-95) led to further cessions of territory by China.
Session: a formal meeting or series of meetings of an organization such as a parliament or a law court
The parliamentary session is due to end on May 27th.
Cast: to choose actors to play particular parts in a play, film or show
He was often cast as the villain.
Caste: a system of dividing Hindu society into classes, or any of these classes
The Indian government banned caste discrimination at independence from Britain in 1947.
Continual: happening repeatedly, usually in an annoying or not convenient way
I've had continual problems with this car ever since I bought it.
Continuous: without a pause or interruption
My computer makes a continuous low buzzing noise.
Conquer: to take control or possession of foreign land, or a group of people, by force
The Spanish conquered the New World in the 16th century.
Concur: to agree with someone or have the same opinion as someone else
The new report concurs with previous findings.
Contemptible: deserving contempt
Her behavior was contemptible.
Contemptuous: expressing contempt
He was very contemptuous of 'popular' writers, whom he described as having no talent
Cease: to stop something
The Company has decided to cease all UK operations after this year.
Seize: to take something quickly and keep or hold it
I seized his arm and made him turn to look at me.
Career: a profession or occupation which one trains for and pursues as a lifework
Graduates may pursue careers in the public or private sector.
Carrier a person or thing that carries something
The parcels carriers used by most online retailers tend to be less flexible.

Custom: a way of behaving or a belief which has been established for a long time
An ancient custom was for the oldest son to have a double portion of the inheritance.
Habit: something which you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it
I always buy the same brand of toothpaste just out of habit.
Choice: an act or the possibility of choosing
If the product doesn't work, you are given the choice of a refund or a replacement.
Preference: when you like something or someone more than another person or thing
Her preference is for comfortable rather than stylish clothes.
Conduct: to behave in a particular way, especially in a public or a formal situation, or to organize the way in which you
live in a particular way
How should I conduct myself at these dinners? I know nothing about etiquette.
Character: the particular combination of qualities in a person or place that makes them different from others
Politeness is traditionally part of the British character.
Conscious: to notice that a particular thing or person exists or is present
I think she's very conscious of being the only person in the office who didn't have a university education.
Conscientious: putting a lot of effort into your work/ controlled by or done according to conscience
She has always been a very conscientious worker.
Corps: a military unit trained to perform particular duties
The EU could set up the "external action service,” a kind of EU diplomatic corps.
Corpse: a dead body, usually of a person
In the morning they found his corpse on the ground.
Crevice A narrow opening or fissure, especially in a rock or wall
The vacuum cleaner attachment is the perfect tool for cleaning the crevice between the front car seats
Crevasse A deep open crack, especially one in a glacier
Once more an Alaskan snow machine rider has plummeted into a glacier crevasse
Kerb: The edge of a raised path nearest the road
She tripped over the kerb.
Curb: To control or to limit.
We must curb our spending next month.
Callous Emotionally hardened, showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
His callous comments about the murder made me shiver

Callus a thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area that has been subjected to friction.
The exposed surface will quickly form healing callus
Crib cot, cribbage, pony, trot.
I'm not at my crib, I'm at Jed's house.
Crypt a cellar or vault or underground burial chamber (especially beneath a church).
The crypt antedates the rest of the building by several centuries.
Cell a small room in which a prisoner is locked up or in which a monk or nun sleeps.
The prisoner was brought out of the cell
Sell give or hand over (something) in exchange for money.
They sell school books
Cloth woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fibre.
She bought some cloth from the market
Clothe put clothes on (oneself or someone); dress.
She is wearing colorful clothes
Cool of or at a fairly low temperature.
Cool breeze is blowing
Cold of or at a low or relatively low temperature, especially when compared with the human body.
It is cold outside

Discrete separate and distinct.

These are discrete projects, and their funding records should be kept separate.
Discreet careful and prudent in one’s speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential.
Discreet silence over the matter.
Disease sickness, illness, ailment
The fall in the number of deaths from heart disease is generally attributed to improvements in diet
Decease a person’s death, demise, end, expiration, grave, doom, exit
The deceased relative did not leave a will, so the heirs fought over the inheritance in court
Distinct: clearly noticeable; that certainly exists
There's a distinct smell of cigarettes in here.
Distinctive: Something that is distinctive is easy to recognize because it is different from other things
She's got a very distinctive voice.
Deprecate to not approve of something
We deprecate this use of company funds for political purposes.
Depreciate: to (cause something to) lose value, especially over time
Our car depreciated by $1500 in the first year we owned it
Degrade: to lower in rank or status
He likes to degrade people by calling them embarrassing names.
Denigrate: to say that someone or something is not good or important
You shouldn't denigrate people just because they have different beliefs from you.
Decree: an official statement that something must happen
More than 200 people were freed by military decree.
Degree: amount or level of something
This job demands a high degree of skill.
Desolate: describes a place that is empty and not attractive
The house stood in a bleak and desolate landscape.
Dissolute: immoral
He led a dissolute life.
Distract To draw someone's attention away from something and on to something else.
You might want to even keep yourself slightly distracted.
Detract: Reduce or take away the worth or value
Your foolish action had detracted my main idea.
Demeane: Unable to find in dictionaries
Unable to find in dictionaries
Demean: to cause someone to become less respected
The entire family was demeaned by his behavior.
Demeanor outward behavior or bearing, actions, address, bearing, comportment, conduct, behavior
The director of the opera company has a haughty demeanor that can be irritating.
Demesne: possession of real property in one's own right.
The manor of Melbourne was part of the ancient demesne of the crown.
Demean: to cause someone to become less respected
The entire family was demeaned by his behavior.
Differ from: to be not like something or someone else, either physically or in another way
His views differ considerably from those of his parents.
Differ with: to disagree
I beg to differ with you on that point
Deduce: to reach an answer or a decision by thinking carefully about the known facts
We cannot deduce very much from these figures
. Imply: to communicate an idea or feeling without saying it directly
I detected an implied criticism of the way he was treated.
Dual: with two parts, or combining two things
 This room has a dual purpose, serving as both a study and a dining room.
Duel: a formal fight in the past, using guns or swords, arranged between two people as a way of deciding an
argument
The composer Strauss was once challenged to a duel
Differ: to be not like something or someone else, either physically or in another way
The twins look alike, but they differ in temperament.
Defer: to delay something until a later time; to postpone
My bank has agreed to defer the repayments on my loan while I'm still a student.
Deference: respect and politeness
He treats her with such deference.

Difference: the way in which two or more things which you are comparing are not the same
What's the difference between an ape and a monkey?
Disclosure: the act of making something known or the fact that is made known
Any public disclosure of this information would be very damaging to the company.
Exposure: when something bad that someone has done is made public
The exposure of the minister's love affair forced him to resign.
Deface: to damage and spoil the appearance of something by writing or drawing on it
He was fined for defacing library books.
Efface: to remove something intentionally
The whole country had tried to efface the memory of the old dictatorship.
Due: expected to happen, arrive, etc. at a particular time
The next meeting is due to be held in three months' time.
Dew: drops of water that form on the ground and other surfaces outside during the night
There was moderate dew on the grass.
Diary: a book with a separate space or page for each day, in which you write down your future arrangements, meetings, etc.,
or one used to record your thoughts and feelings or what has happened on that day
Don't forget to write the date of the meeting in your diary.
Dairy: A commercial establishment for processing or selling milk and milk products.
Dairy farm may be supplied by water from a nearby spring.
Dinghy A small inflatable rubber boat
Take a dinghy with you on the beach.
Dingy: Gloomy and drab
A dark, dingy little shop that always smelt faintly of cigarettes.
Droop bend or hang downwards limply.
Branches of the plants droop in summer
Drop a small round or pear-shaped portion of liquid that hangs or falls or adheres to a surface .
Give me a drop of water
Dose a quantity of a medicine or drug taken or recommended to be taken at a particular time.
Have you taken one dose of medicine?
Doze sleep lightly.
Girl is dozing in the class
Die (of a person, animal, or plant) stop living.
Heroes never die
Dye a natural or synthetic substance used to add a colour to or change the colour of something .
Please dye my shirt
Denied state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of.
He denied having told a lie
Refused to express oneself as unwilling to accept
She refused to help her in the hour of need
Device a thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic
equipment.
Zakat is a good device to help the poor
Devise plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought.
We must devise ways and means to help the needy

Epic An epic is a story or long poem telling the tale of a fictional or historical hero.
Epic tale that favors the bizarre.
Epoch a period of time considered in terms of noteworthy and characteristic events, developments, persons, etc
Epoch of the final decline of democracy
Eminent distinguished, respected, well-known, noble, prestigious, star, renowned
As one of the most eminent physicists of the twentieth century, albert Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1921
Prominent noteworthy, famous, eye-catching, marked, brilliant, and important
There is a six month waiting list to see the most prominent psychiatrist in the city.
Emigrate: to leave a country permanently and go to live in another one
Millions of Germans emigrated from Europe to America in the nineteenth century.
Immigrate: to come to live in a different country
He immigrated with his parents in 1895, and grew up in London.
Envy: to wish that you had something that another person has
I envy her ability to talk to people she's never met before.
Jealousy: a feeling of unhappiness and anger because someone has something that you want
The team has performed very badly this season due to petty jealousies among the players.
Euphemistic: a word or phrase used to avoid saying an unpleasant or offensive word
'Senior citizen' is a euphemism for 'old person'.
Euphuistic: Affected elegance of language.
Euphuistic style has been used in many of his writings.
Excite: to make someone have strong feelings of happiness and enthusiasm
Nothing about my life excites me at present.
Incite: to encourage someone to do or feel something unpleasant or violent
She was expelled for inciting her classmates to rebel against their teachers.
Exceptional: much greater than usual, especially in skill, intelligence, quality, etc
The Company has shown exceptional growth over the past two years.
Exceptionable: offensive or upsetting
This action is normally only taken in exceptionable circumstances.
Envelop: to cover or surround something completely
The graveyard looked ghostly, enveloped in mist.
Envelope: a flat, usually square or rectangular, paper container for a letter
A stamped, addressed envelope should be enclosed for reply.
Expedient: helpful or useful in a particular situation, but sometimes not morally acceptable
It might be expedient not to pay him until the work is finished.
Expeditious: quick
The bank was expeditious in replying to my letter.Meaning: a ceding or giving up (of rights, property, territory, etc.) to another
The Sino-Japanese War (1894-95) led to further cessions of territory by China.
Eligible: having the necessary qualities or satisfying the necessary conditions
Only people over 18 are eligible to vote.
Illegible: impossible or almost impossible to read because of being very untidy or not clear
His writing is almost illegible.
Enviable: good enough to be envied or desired
She's in the enviable position of being able to choose who she works for.
Envious: wishing you had what another person has
I'm very envious of your new coat - it's lovely.
Euphemistic: a word or phrase used to avoid saying an unpleasant or offensive word
'Senior citizen' is a euphemism for 'old person'.
Euphuistic: Affected elegance of language.
Euphuistic style has been used in many of his writings.
Epigram a brief and witty saying or poem
At his daughter’s wedding, Jason shared a heartwarming epigram he had written.
Epigraph 1. a quotation at the beginning of some piece of writing 2. an engraved inscription.
Emerson's words might also serve as an epigraph for the pages that follow.
Expect regard (something) as likely to happen.
I expect to get good marks in the coming examination
Hope a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen.
We should never lose hope
Elder of one or more out of a group of associated people) of a greater age.
He is my elder brother
Older having lived for a long time; no longer young.
Lahore is an older city than Islamabad

Fantastic great, outstanding, unreal, unbelievable

He drew fantastic animals with two heads and large wings.
Fanatical obsessive, fervent extremist and dogmatic. A person having an extreme, irrational zeal or enthusiasm for a specific cause.
The fanatical fan ran wildly around the stadium, shouting his team’s name.
Fain glad; ready
He is fain to do all things himself.
Feign to pretend to feel something, usually an emotion
You know how everyone feigns surprise when you tell them how old you are.
Fain: glad; ready
He is fain to do all things himself.
Feign: to pretend to feel something, usually an emotion
You know how everyone feigns surprise when you tell them how old you are
Farther: to a greater distance
The fog's so thick, I can't see farther than about ten meters.
Further: to a greater distance or degree; at a more advanced level
We discussed the problem but we didn't get much further in actually solving it
Fallow: describes land that is not planted with crops, in order to improve the quality of the soil
Farmers are eligible for government support if they let a certain amount of land lie fallow.
Fellow: describes someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same situation as you
She introduced me to some of her fellow students.
Functional: designed to be practical and useful rather than attractive
Project work is used to integrate material and make knowledge functional.
Dysfunctional: not behaving or working normally
The craftsman is likely to seem dysfunctional in a culture of innovation and change.
Fantastic: extremely good
You look fantastic in that dress.
Fanatical: describes someone whose admiration for something is considered to be extreme or unreasonable
His enthusiasm for aerobics was almost fanatical.
Facilitate: to make possible or easier
The current structure does not facilitate efficient work flow.
Felicitate: to wish happiness to; congratulate
Asian medal winners to be felicitated next Sunday.
Feet: plural of foot
Your feet look horrible.
Feat: something difficult needing a lot of skill, strength, bravery, etc. to achieve it
The Eiffel Tower is a remarkable feat of engineering.
Fair: just and honest; impartial
It's not fair that she's allowed to go and I'm not!
Fare: the money that you pay for a journey on a vehicle such as a bus or train
Train fares are going up again.
Flatter: to praise someone in order to make them feel attractive or important, sometimes in a way that is not sincere
I knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money.
Flutter: to make a series of quick delicate movements up and down or from side to side, or to cause something to do this
Brightly coloured flags were fluttering in the breeze.
Faze: To disturb, bother, or embarrass, To disrupt the composure of
Fireworks did not faze the sleeping baby.
Phase: Any distinct time period in a sequence of events
The reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system.
Faint Feeling weak and dizzy and close to losing consciousness; (of a sight, smell, or sound) barely perceptible; (of a hope or
chance) possible but unlikely; slight.
The faint murmur of voices. There is a faint chance that the enemy may flee. The heat made him feel faint
Feint a mock attack or movement in warfare, made in order to distract or deceive an enemy; make a deceptive or distracting
movement, especially during a fight.
Adam feinted with his right and then swung a left.
Furor frenzy or an outrage
The research results created a furor in medical press
Furore a sudden excited or angry reaction to something by a lot of people
The government’s decision to raise taxes has caused a great furore
Flour a powder obtained by grinding grain, typically wheat, and used to make bread, cakes, and pastry .
We make bread with flour
Floor the lower surface of a room, on which one may walk.
The floor of this room is very dirty
Fowl a bird of the order Galliformes that is kept for its eggs and flesh; a domestic cock or hen.
Fowls are kept in cages
Foul offensive to the senses, especially through having a disgusting smell or taste or being dirty .
We should not use foul language

Grateful thankful, indebted, and obliged

I am so grateful to her for her timely help in my exam preparation.
Gratified grateful, thankful, and appreciative
She was highly gratified on receiving amazing gifts from her friends on her birthday
Grateful: showing or expressing thanks, especially to another person
I'm so grateful (to you) for all that you've done.
Gratified: to please someone, or to satisfy a wish or need
We were gratified by the response to our appeal.
Gate a hinged barrier used to close an opening in a wall, fence, or hedge
If you do not close the gate, the dog will get out of the yard
Gait a particular way of walking, a person’s manner of walking
He pretended to his family and friends that his doddering gait was due to old soccer injuries
Ghostly: pale and transparent
The image is fading which gives the figure a rather ghostly appearance.
Ghastly: unpleasant and shocking
Today's newspaper gives all the ghastly details of the murder.
Gibe an insulting comment
I knew Vera was not my friend when she made a gibe about my weight.
Jibe to agree; harmonize
The findings of the court did not jibe with the testimony of the witness, angering the judge.
Gaol a place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime.
The prisoner was sent to the gaol
Goal the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result.
He is advancing towards his goal steadily

Honorable reputable, respectable, moral, praiseworthy

The honorable judge was known for his honest and fair treatment of everyone who entered his courtroom.
Honorary nominal, In title only
She received an honorary doctorate from oxford university in recognition of her work for the homeless.
Hoard to collect large amounts of something and keep it in a safe, often secret, place
During the siege people began hoarding food and supplies.
Horde a large group of people
Hordes of students on bikes made crossing the road difficult.
Hew: to cut a large piece out of rock, stone or another hard material in a rough way
The monument was hewn out of the side of a mountain.
Hue: a particular shade or tint of a given color
In the Caribbean waters there are fish of every hue
Hoard: to collect large amounts of something and keep it in a safe, often secret, place
During the siege people began hoarding food and supplies.
Horde: a large group of people
Hordes of students on bikes made crossing the road difficult.
Honourable: a title used before the name of some government officials
The Honourable Andrew Robinson
Honorary: given as an honour to someone
She received an honorary doctorate from Oxford University in recognition of her work for the homeless.
Humiliation: to make someone feel ashamed or lose their respect for themselves
How could you humiliate me by questioning my judgment in front of everyone like that?
Humility: the quality of not being proud because you are conscious of your bad qualities
He doesn't have the humility to admit when he's wrong.
Heel the back part of the human foot below the ankle.
The heel of this shoe is too high for me
Heal cause (a wound, injury, or person) to become sound or healthy again.
The wound will heal soon
Healthy in a good physical or mental condition; in good health.
A healthy man can enjoy life
Healthful having or conducive to good health
Milk is healthful for our body

Ingenious creative, innovative, clever, original, inventive

It was ingenious of him to arrange the schedule so precisely and impressively
Ingenuous naïve, innocent. Childlike, simple and candid
To the defendant’s surprise, the judge found her innocent of the kidnapping charges because she was ingenuous and knew nothing about
her boyfriend’s plans.
Imaginary non-existing, fictional, fantasy, unreal
Before talking to his boss for a raise, the employee had an imaginary discussion in the mirror pretending his reflection was his boss
Imaginative creative, visionary, inventive
Anyone can draw something exciting, but it really takes an imaginative mind to make something interesting out of something that is boring.
Illusion an idea or belief which is not true
He had no illusions about his talents as a singer.
Delusion when someone believes something that is not true
He's under the delusion that he will be promoted this year.
Imaginary describes something that is created by and exists only in the mind; that is not real
As a child I had an imaginary friend called Polly.
Imaginative of, relating to, or characterized by imagination
The architects have made imaginative use of glass and transparent plastic.
Invade to enter an area of activity in a forceful and noticeable way
Concentrations of troops near the border look set to invade within the next few days.
Attack to try to hurt or defeat using violence
He was attacked and seriously injured by a gang of youths.
Ingenious: very clever and skillful
She was ingenious at finding ways to work more quickly.
Ingenuous: honest, sincere and trusting/ showing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness
It has to be said it was rather ingenuous of him to ask a complete stranger to look after his luggage.
Immigrant a person who has come to a different country in order to live there permanently
Illegal immigrants are sent back across the border if they are caught.
Emigrant: a person who emigrates
There was only a small number of emigrants on board.
Imperial: belonging or relating to an empire or the person or country that rules it
Delhi is a city of two centers, comprising imperial Lutyens architecture and numerous monuments to the Moghul Empire.
Imperious: unpleasantly proud and expecting obedience
He sent them away with an imperious wave of the hand.
Imperial: belonging or relating to an empire or the person or country that rules it
Delhi is a city of two centers, comprising imperial Lutyens architecture and numerous monuments to the Moghul Empire.
Imperious: unpleasantly proud and expecting obedience
He sent them away with an imperious wave of the hand.
Illusion: an idea or belief which is not true
He had no illusions about his talents as a singer.
Allusion: something that is said or written that is intended to make you think of a particular thing or person
Her novels are packed with literary allusions.
Ingenious: very clever and skilful
She was ingenious at finding ways to work more quickly.
Ingenuous: honest, sincere and trusting/ showing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness
It has to be said it was rather ingenuous of him to ask a complete stranger to look after his luggage.
Eminent: famous, respected or important
An eminent historian
Imminent: coming or likely to happen very soon
A strike is imminent.
Idle (of a person) avoiding work; lazy.
Do not waste your time by sitting idle
Idol an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship.
Hindus worship idols
Invent create or design (something that has not existed before); be the originator of .
Marcony invented radio
Discover find unexpectedly or during a search.
Columbus discovered America
Ice frozen water, a brittle transparent crystalline solid.
People use ice in summer
Snow atmospheric water vapour frozen into ice crystals and falling in light white flakes or lying on the ground as a white
layer.
Snow is falling on the mountains

Judicial: involving a court of law

The defense team will seek a judicial review of the sentence.
Judicious: having or showing reason and good judgment in making decisions
We should make judicious use of the resources available to us.
Jewry: all the Jews
Dr. Lisa is an expert of Latin American Jewry.
Jury: a group of people who have been chosen to listen to all the facts in a trial in a law court and to decide whether a
person is guilty or not guilty
Police officers aren't usually allowed to be on a jury.

Libel Law a published false statement that is damaging to a person’s reputation; a written defamation.
He was found guilty of a libel on a Liverpool inspector of taxes.
Liable legally bound or obligated, as to make good any loss or damage that occurs in a transaction; responsible.
Chief Officer should be vicariously liable for the actions of their officers.
Loath: to be unwilling to do something
: I'm loath to spend it all at once.
Loathe: to hate someone or something
From an early age the brothers have loathed each other.
Luxuriant: growing thickly, strongly and well
This stretch of land was once covered with luxuriant forest, but is now bare.
Luxurious: very comfortable and expensive
They have a very luxurious house.
Liable Being likely to do or experience something or to having legal responsibility for something.
Chief Officers should be vicariously liable for the actions of their officers.
Libel A written and published false statement about someone that damages their reputation.
he following year his attacks on the governor of new york led to him being arrested for seditious libel.
Loose: not firmly fixed in place
There were some loose wires hanging out of the wall.
Lose: to no longer have something because you do not know where it is, or because it has been taken away
from you
I've lost my ticket.
Ladylike : graceful, controlled and behaving in a way that is socially acceptable for a woman
Laura is very ladylike and elegant.
Ladyship: a respectful way of referring to or talking to a woman or girl who has the rank of a peer or knight without using
her title
We are honored to welcome your ladyship here tonight.
Layout: the way that something is arranged
I like the layout of the house.
Outlay: an amount of money spent for a particular purpose, especially as a first investment in something
For an initial outlay of £2000 to buy the equipment, you should be earning up to £500 a month if the product sells well.
Least: less than anything or anyone else; the smallest amount or number
This group is the least likely of the four to win.
Less: a smaller amount (of); not so much, or to a smaller degree
We must try to spend less money.
Lest: in order to prevent any possibility that something will happen
They were afraid to complain about the noise lest they annoyed the neighbors.
Lovely very beautiful or attractive.
Rose is a lovely flower
Loveable inspiring or deserving love or affection.
She is nice and lovable
Liar a person who tells lies.
Akbar is a liar. He always tells lies
Lawyer a person who practises or studies law, especially (in the UK) a solicitor or a barrister or (in the US) an attorney.
I want to become a lawyer
Letter a written, typed, or printed communication, sent in an envelope by post or messenger .
I have written a letter to my friend
Latter occurring or situated nearer to the end of something than to the beginning.
Of wealth and health, the latter is more important
Lesson a period of learning or teaching.
The first lesson of our book is easy
Lessen make or become less; diminish.
Please lessen the speed of the car

Mail Postal material for a specific person or organization.

I have send him a letter by air mail.
Male Characteristic of or appropriate to this sex; masculine
The king had no male descendant.
Momentary for a second or moment, brief, flash, temporary, passing
The defendant’s momentary lapse in judgment only lasted a few minutes but caused a lifetime of pain.
Momentous of great importance or significance, especially in bearing future events, major, meaningful, important, tectonic, historic
His decision of study abroad for higher education proved to be a momentous decision of his life.
Moat: a long wide hole which is dug all the way around a place such as a castle, and usually filled with water, to
make it more difficult to attack
The site of the manor house is surrounded by a narrow moat which is fed by water from the New River.
Mote: something, especially a bit of dust, that is so small it is almost impossible to see
Dust motes swam alongside the gloomy corridor.
Mitigate: to make something less harmful, unpleasant or bad
It is unclear how to mitigate the effects of tourism on the island.
Alleviate: to make something bad such as pain or problems less severe
The drugs did nothing to alleviate her pain/suffering.
Mean: to express or represent something such as an idea, thought, or fact
These figures mean that almost 7% of the working population is unemployed.
Mien : a person's appearance, especially the typical expression on their face
His aristocratic mien and smart clothes singled him out.
Maize: a tall plant grown in many parts of the world for its yellow seeds which are eaten as food, made into flour
or fed to animals
Some of our foods may contain ingredients produced from genetically modified maize.
Maze: An intricate, usually confusing network of interconnecting pathways
The old part of the town was a maze of narrow passages.
Medal: a small, flat piece of metal with a design or inscription stamped or inscribed on it, made to commemorate
some event, or awarded for some distinguished action
She won three Olympic gold medals.
Meddle: to concern oneself with or take part in other people's affairs without being asked or needed
People shouldn't meddle with things they don't understand.
Monitor Observer
The monitor in November reported that more than 10 percent of the population uses Facebook in 51 countries
Mentor Adviser
Bad publicity surrounding his mentor may rebound to Saleh’s embarrassment
Maybe: An adverb meaning "perhaps" or "possibly.
Maybe I will go out tonight.
May be: A verb phrase meaning "might be" or "could be."
I may be going out tonight.
Minute very small or of little importance
A very tiny or minute stain was found on my glasses
Minuet a slow, stately pattern dance
Last night we saw an attractive minuet show of villagers
Monogamous having a sexual relationship or marriage with only one person at a time:
I am in a monogamous marriage and we have two sons.
Monogenous development from a single source, such as a cell, an ancestor or a language
Bacteria reproduce by monogenous
Miner a person who works in a mine.
He is a miner by profession
Minor lesser in importance, seriousness, or significance.
The problem is a minor one. We can solve it
Marry join together; combine harmoniously.
Kamal is going to marry Najma
Merry cheerful and lively.
They are making merry
Metal a solid material which is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and ductile, with good electrical and thermal
conductivity (e.g. iron, gold, silver, and aluminium, and alloys such as steel).
Gold is an expensive metal
Mettle a person's ability to cope well with difficulties; spirit and resilience.
The Pakistanis have yet to show their mettle
Meet arrange or happen to come into the presence or company of (someone).
My friend came to meet me at the airport
Meat the flesh of an animal, typically a mammal or bird, as food (the flesh of domestic fowls is sometimes distinguished as poultry ).
I like to eat meat

Negligent careless, irresponsible, inattentive

His negligent behavior in studies can lead him towards failure in final examination
Negligible unimportant, of no or least value
Since the price difference between the generic item and the brand item is negligible, I will buy the brand product.
Need require (something) because it is essential or very important rather than just desirable
I need your help now
Knead work (moistened flour or clay) into dough or paste with the hands or massage or squeeze with the hands
She kneaded his back
Negligent: not being careful or giving enough attention to people or things that are your responsibility
The judge said that the teacher had been negligent in allowing the children to swim in dangerous water.
Negligible: too slight or small in amount to be of importance
The difference between the two products is negligible.
Naughty: not behaving properly; mischievous or disobedient
Now that's naughty - you mustn't throw food on the floor!
Knotty: complicated and difficult to solve
That's rather a knotty question.
Necessity the state or fact of being required.
Bread is the basic necessity of our lives
Necessary needed to be done, achieved, or present; essential.
It is necessary for the students to do their homework

Observation: when you observe something or someone

The police are keeping the suspect under observation.
Observance: when someone obeys a law or follows a religious custom
The State must enforce the observance of human rights in its domestic legal order.
Ordinance: a law or rule made by a government or authority
City Ordinance 126 forbids car parking in this area.
Ordnance: all military weapons together with ammunition, combat vehicles, etc. and the equipment and supplies
used in servicing these
Do not touch any military ordnance that may be found lying around this area
Occlude: to close, shut, or block
I try to set the end distance (at which the fog totally occludes everything) no lower than 4000.
Occult: relating to magical powers and activities, such as those of witchcraft and astrology
She claims to have occult powers, given to her by some mysterious spirit.
Official: relating to a position of responsibility
He visited China in his official capacity as America's trade representative.
Officious: too eager to tell people what to do and having too high an opinion of your own importance
He's an officious little man and widely disliked in the company.
Outbreak: a time when something suddenly begins, especially a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant
Last weekend saw further thundery outbreaks.
Breakout: a violent escape, especially by a group, from prison
There has been a mass breakout from one of Germany's top security jails.

Politician a member of parliament, office holder

She is a shrewd politician who wants to avoid offending the electorate unnecessarily.
States man a skilled, experienced, respected political leader or figure
The great Indian statesman Nehru once remarked that the forces in a capitalist society, if left unchecked, tend to make the rich richer, and
the poor poorer.
Placable easily calmed, tolerant, gentle and forgiving
This job requires a placable person who is used to dealing with complaints and angry customers
Placeable recognizable, capable of being placed
These flower pots are placeable even in the smallest places.
Par equivalence, balance, parity
Drama critics have put her on a level/par with the great Shakespearean actresses
At a par an average, normal value
You are at par with others unless you boast your strong communication skills
Par: the same as or equal to someone or something
The regeneration of the city's downtown dock front will put it on a par with Nice or Cannes.
At a par: A term that refers to a bond, preferred stock or other debt obligation that is trading at its face value.
Due to ever-changing interest rates, financial instruments almost never trade exactly at par..
Persecute to treat someone unfairly or cruelly over a long period of time because of their race, religion, or political beliefs or
to annoy someone by refusing to leave them alone
Religious minorities were persecuted and massacred during the ten-year regime.
Prosecute to officially accuse someone of committing a crime in a court of law, or (of a lawyer) to try to prove that a person
accused of committing a crime is guilty of that crime
He was prosecuted for fraud.
Prescribe to say what medical treatment someone should have
The drug is often prescribed for ulcers
Proscribe to not allow something
The Athletics Federation has banned the runner from future races for using proscribed drugs.
Placable: to stop from being angry
The Canaanites had many gods and they ran here, there and everywhere to placate these gods.
Placeable: capable of being recognized
An easy thing you could do is making clocks placeable on walls.
Portly fat and overweight
Because the portly woman was unhappy with her weight, she joined a weight loss program.
Comely attractive, pretty, cute, handsome, gorgeous, ravishing, stunning, beautiful
Although the painting is comely to some people, I find it very unappealing.
Punctual: arriving, doing something or happening at the expected, correct time
He's fairly punctual.
Punctilious: very careful to behave correctly or to give attention to details
: He was always punctilious in his manners.
Persecute: to treat someone unfairly or cruelly over a long period of time because of their
race, religion, or political beliefs or to annoy someone by refusing to leave them alone
Religious minorities were persecuted and massacred during the ten-year regime.
Prosecute: to officially accuse someone of committing a crime in a court of law, or (of a
lawyer) to try to prove that a person accused of committing a crime is guilty of that crime
He was prosecuted for fraud.
Precipitate: to make something happen suddenly or sooner than expected
Fear of losing her job precipitated her into action.
Precipitous: sheer
Precipitous slopes of Reid's Ridge are visible on the right.
Persecute: to treat someone unfairly or cruelly over a long period of time because of their race, religion, or political beliefs
or to annoy someone by refusing to leave them alone
Religious minorities were persecuted and massacred during the ten-year regime.
Prosecute : to officially accuse someone of committing a crime in a court of law, or (of a lawyer) to try to prove that a
person accused of committing a crime is guilty of that crime
He was prosecuted for fraud.
Popular: liked, enjoyed or supported by many people
She's the most popular teacher in school.
Populace: the ordinary people who live in a particular country or place
Some studies show that workers in the nuclear industry are more likely than the general populace to get cancer.
Persecute: to treat someone unfairly or cruelly over a long period of time because of their race, religion, or political
beliefs or to annoy someone by refusing to leave them alone
Religious minorities were persecuted and massacred during the ten-year regime.
Prosecute: to officially accuse someone of committing a crime in a court of law, or (of a lawyer) to try to prove
that a person accused of committing a crime is guilty of that crime
He was prosecuted for fraud.
Practical: relating to experience, real situations or actions rather than ideas or imagination
Qualifications are important but practical experience is always an advantage.
Practicable: able to be done or put into action
The troops will be brought home as soon as practicable
Politician: a member of a government or law-making organization
We do not have good politicians in our country.
Statesman: an experienced politician, especially one who is respected for making good judgments
He was a soldier and statesman.
Pour: to make a substance flow from a container, especially into another container, by raising just one side of the
container that the substance is in
I spilled the juice while I was pouring it.
Pore: a very small hole in the skin of people or other animals, or a similar hole on the surface of plants or rocks
Sweat passes through the pores and cools the body down.
Proceed: to continue as planned
His lawyers have decided not to proceed with the case.
Precede: to be or go before something or someone in time or space
It would be helpful if you were to precede the report with an introduction.
President: the person who has the highest political position in a country which is a republic and who, in some of these
countries, is the leader of the government
The President of France.
Precedent: an action, situation or decision which has already happened
There are several precedents for promoting people who don't have formal qualifications.
Peculiar: unusual and strange, sometimes in an unpleasant way
She has the most peculiar ideas.
Particular: special, or this and not any other
She wanted a particular type of cactus.
Prescribe: to say what medical treatment someone should have
The drug is often prescribed for ulcers.
Proscribe: to not allow something
The Athletics Federation has banned the runner from future races for using proscribed drugs.
Premier: best or most important
He's one of the nation's premier scientists.
Premiere: the first public performance of a play or any other type of entertainment
The world premiere of the opera will be at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York.
Plaintive sounding sad
We could hear the plaintive cry of a wounded animal in the woods
Plaintiff A plaintiff is a person who lodges a formal complaint against somebody in court of law
The judge decided against the plaintiff
Penitence The action of feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong
The penitent sinner asked for forgiveness during his confessional
Penance Punishment inflicted on oneself as an outward expression of repentance for wrongdoing.
The man gave away all of his money to charity as penance for his greed
Postilion someone who rides the near horse of a pair in order to guide the horses pulling a carriage (especially a carriage without a
coachman).
Four men surrounded him, besides the postilion.
Posterior the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on 2. a tooth situated at the back of the mouth. adj. at or near the hind end in
quadrupeds or toward the spine in primates.
He concentrated his efforts on the posterior aspect of the eye and established the ophthalmic exam.
Peat partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water; can be used as a fuel when dried.
The overburden reduces the moisture content of the peat.
petite a garment size for short or slender women. adj. very small.
My aunt Mary was petite, pretty, and very ambitious.
People human beings in general or considered collectively.
People of Pakistan love their country
Peoples human beings in general or considered collectively.
Representative of different peoples were present in the meeting
Prey an animal that is hunted and killed by another for food.
The hunter ran after his prey
Pray address a prayer to God or another deity.
I shall pray to Allah for your success
Piece a portion of an object or of material, produced by cutting, tearing, or breaking the whole .
Give me a piece of paper
Peace freedom from disturbance; tranquillity.
Let me do my work in peace
Principal first in order of importance; main.
The principal of our college is very kind
Principle a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behaviour or for a chain
of reasoning.
Quaid was a man of principle
Popular liked or admired by many people or by a particular person or group.
She is very popular among her friends
Populous having a large population; densely populated.
China is a populous country
Prophet a person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.
Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) is the last Prophet
Profit a financial gain, especially the difference between the amount earned and the amount spent in buying, operating,
or producing something.
He made a huge profit in this business last years

Queue a line of people, usually standing or in cars, waiting for something

There was a long queue of traffic stretching down the road.
Cue a signal for someone to do something
They started washing up, so that was our cue to leave the party.
Quarts a unit of liquid measure of capacity.
You spilled a quart of water on my table.
Quartz a hard mineral consisting of silica, found widely in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
The rocks i have used contain some quartz, which may help to create the effect we want
Quiet: making very little noise
It's so quiet without the kids here.
Quite: a little or a lot but not completely
I'm quite tired but I can certainly walk a little further.
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Restive feeling bored or impatient while waiting for something to happen or change
After just a week of summer vacation, the kids were bored and restive, demanding new things to do.
Restless uneasy, agitated, impatient
The flu and constant worry caused her to have anxious days and many restless nights.
Respectfully in a way that shows you want to be polite or honor someone
As the body was carried through the crowd, people drew back respectfully.
Respectively relating or belonging to each of the separate people or things you have just mentioned
In the 200 meters, Lizzy and Sarah came first and third respectively.
Restive: unwilling to be controlled or be patient
The audience was becoming restive as they waited for the performance to begin.
Restless: unwilling or unable to stay still or to be quiet and calm, because you are worried or bored
He's a restless type - he never stays in one country for long.
Revel: to separate the parts, esp. threads
The road raveled rapidly and became merely a pile of loose stones.
Reveal: to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret
He was jailed for revealing secrets to the Russians.
Raze: to completely destroy a city, building, etc
The town was razed to the ground in the bombing raid - not a building was left standing.
Raise: to lift something to a higher position
Would all those in favor please raise their hands?
Right: correct
You got three answers right and two wrong.
Rite: a set of fixed words and actions
You have to go through an initiation rite before you become a full member.
Rightful: A rightful position or claim is one which is morally or legally correct
Don't forget that I am the rightful owner of this house.
Righteous: morally correct
He was regarded as a righteous and holy man
Rigorous: very strict or harsh
We shall now proceed by making the discussion more rigorous.
Vigorous very forceful or energetic
There has been vigorous opposition to the proposals for a new road.
Raise: to lift something to a higher position
Would all those in favor please raise their hands?
Rise: to move upwards
New buildings are rising throughout the city.
Raze: to completely destroy a city, building, etc
The town was razed to the ground in the bombing raid - not a building was left standing.
Resources: a useful or valuable possession or quality of a country, organization or person
The country's greatest resource is the dedication of its workers.
Recourse: using something or someone as a way of getting help, especially in a difficult or dangerous situation
It is hoped that the dispute will be settled without recourse to litigation.
Route: a particular way or direction between places
The route we had planned took us right across Greece.
Rout: to defeat an enemy completely and force them to run away
The Russian chess team has routed all the rest.
Resister One who resist some change
Gandhi was a great resister of British imperialism.
Resistor a device having resistance to the passage of an electric current
Resistor are used to control the flow of the current.

Retenue self-restraint, reserve

I found her her retenue in speech or behavior
Retinue a group of people who travel with an important person to help them
The president travels with a large retinue of aides and bodyguards
Respectable regarded by society to be good, proper, or correct.
He belongs to a respectable family
Respectful feeling or showing deference and respect.
He is respectful towards his elders
Rein a long, narrow strap attached at one end to a horse's bit, typically used in pairs to guide or check a horse in riding or
driving.
The horse man pulled the rein of the horse
Rain the condensed moisture of the atmosphere falling visibly in separate drops.
It has been raining since morning
Robbed take property unlawfully from (a person or place) by force or threat of force.
The robbers threatened the woman and robbed her of her money
Stolen take (another person's property) without permission or legal right and without intending to return it.
Her jewellery was stolen by the thief
Role an actor's part in a play, film, etc.
His role in the play was quite difficult
Roll a list of names or related items , a written document that may be rolled up, a document containing an official or formal
record
His name was at the top in the roll
Root the part of a plant which attaches it to the ground or to a support, typically underground, conveying water and nourishment
to the rest of the plant via numerous branches and fibres.
This plant has delicate roots
Route a way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination
This is the shortest route to our school

State a country, empire or land

British is one of the member states of the European union.
Government the group of people who officially administer a country, authority, regimen
The government continued to the heavily tax the people until there was a national revolt against the duties.
Simulation: a model of a set of problems or events that can be used to teach someone how to do something
The manager prepared a computer simulation of likely sales performance for the rest of the year.
Dissimulation: To conceal one's true feelings or intentions.
As an actress she had been trained to dissimulate, so she had no trouble hiding her true feelings offstage as well.
Setup structure, framework, system, format, layout, arrangement
A special Internet Setup Assistant helps users find an internet access provider
Set upon attack, assault, hit
Once he had seen a girl set upon by a gang of other girls on a descending escalator
Shall used instead of will when the subject is ‘I’ or ‘we’
We shall never have friends if we expect to find them without fault
Will used to talk about what is going to happen in the future , especially things that you are certain about or things that are planned
He disapproves of what you say, but he will defend to the death your right to say it.
Sink become submerged, go down, decay, devolve, regress
Because the metal piece was so heavy, it will sink in any liquid that it is placed in
Drown die through submersion in and inhalation of water
He drowned in the river as he was hit by a truck at the bank .
Sink: to (cause something or someone to) go down below the surface or to the bottom of a liquid or soft substance
Enemy aircraft sank two battleships.
Drown: to (cause to) die by being unable to breathe under water
He drowned in a boating accident.
Salutary: causing improvement of behavior or character
It is however salutary to remember the genuine need for originality in the creation of a copyright protectable database.
Salubrious: describes a place that is pleasant, clean, and healthy to live in
He doesn't live in a very salubrious part of town
Species: a set of animals or plants in which the members have similar characteristics to each other
Over a hundred species of insect are found in this area.
Specie: Coined money
The next insinuation is that the Bank has refused specie payments.
Cite: to mention something as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened
She cited three reasons why people get into debt.
Site: a place where something is, was, or will be built, or where something happened, is happening, or will happen
The council hasn’t yet chosen the site for the new hospital.
Superficial: never thinking about things that are serious or important
He's fun to be with, but he's very superficial.
Superfluous: more than is needed or wanted
The report was marred by a mass of superfluous detail.
Smell: to have a particular quality that others can notice with their noses
That cake smells good.
Stink: to smell very unpleasant
The woman next to me sprayed on some perfume and stank up the whole shop
Scent: a pleasant natural smell
The scent of roses
Shear break off or cause to break off, owing to a structural strain
The gear sheared and jammed in the rear wheel

Sheer nothing other than; unmitigated; complete; utter

She giggled with sheer delight.
Subtler something that is more difficult to detect
Her psychological analysis was subtler and more scientific
Sutler an army camp follower who peddled provisions to the soldier
We have a new sutler and he has such capital things
Story an account of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment.
It is not a true story
Storey a part of a building comprising all the rooms that are on the same level.
We live on the first storey of this house
Sail a piece of material extended on a mast to catch the wind and propel a boat or ship or other vessel.
They opened the sail of the boat
Sale the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something.
This car is for sale
Stationary not moving or not intended to be moved.
The earth moves around the sun. it is not stationary
Stationery writing and other office materials.
He brought some exercise books from stationery shop
Sole the undersurface of a person's foot.
The sole of this shoe is very hard
Soul the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal .
We have to work hard to keep our body and soul together
Scene the place where an incident in real life or fiction occurs or occurred.
She has painted beautiful scenes of rural life
Seen said as an expression of approval or agreement, or when seeking confirmation of an utterance .
I have seen her after a long time

Trifling: A trifling matter or amount of money is small or not important

It was such a trifling sum of money to argue about!
My time is too valuable to spend on trifling matters that have little worth.
Trivial having little value or importance
I don't know why he gets so upset about something that is utterly trivial
Temporal: relating to practical matters or physical things, rather than spiritual ones
Her starting point: 'The future is the only temporal area over which people have power’.
Temporary: not lasting or needed for very long
The ceasefire will only provide a temporary solution to the crisis
Tortuous: not direct or simple
He took a tortuous route through back streets.
Torturous : causing torture
It was torturous to think that he could have stopped the boy from running into the road.
Their : of or belonging to them
He gave them their coats.
There: that place
Put the chair there.
They’re: they are
They're so annoying.
Teach impart knowledge to or instruct (someone) as to how to do something.
Mr. Junaid teaches us English
Learn gain or acquire knowledge of or skill in (something) by study, experience, or being taught .
We learn English from Mr. Junaid
Team a group of players forming one side in a competitive game or sport.
Our cricket team won the match
Teem be full of or swarming (bheer, hajoom)with.
This well teems with insects

Urban: of or in a city or town

The development is clearly urban in character, but lacks local shops and facilities.
Urbane: confident, comfortable and polite in social situations
He was always well informed and brought an urbane authority to everything he did.

Virtuous morally and ethically perfect

Margaret was a virtuous woman who dedicated her life for helping others
Virtual almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition, very close to being something without
actually being it, or describes something that can be done or seen using a computer and therefore without going anywhere or talking to
anyone
Since I live so far from the company I want to work for, they agreed to do a virtual interview over the computer.
He was the virtual leader of the movement.
Venal: A venal person is willing to behave in a way that is not honest or moral in exchange for money
A venal ruler
They are accused of being involved in venal practices.
Venial: describes a wrong action that is not serious and therefore easy to forgive
Aristocracy is not an institution: aristocracy is a sin; generally a very venial one.
Both mortal and venial sins have a dual nature of punishment.
Voracity: excessive desire to eat
On reaching the ship they were offered some bread, which they devoured (jald baazi sey kha jana)with a voracious appetite.
Veracity: the quality of being true, honest or accurate
The veracity of the second claim can be tested against the findings of archeology(aasaar e qadeema ka ilm).
Virtuous: having good moral qualities and behavior
He described them as a virtuous and hard-working people.
Virtual: describes something that can be done or seen using a computer and therefore without going
anywhere or talking to anyone
In tests, we have found the virtual machine runs at a reasonable speed.
Verbal: spoken rather than written
Airport officials received a stream of verbal abuse from angry passengers whose flights had been delayed.
Verbose: using or containing more words than are necessary,
His writing is difficult and often verbose.
He was a notoriously (badnaam zamana) verbose after-dinner speaker.
Veil: a piece of thin material worn by women to cover the face or head
The women wore black veils which covered all but their eyes.
Vale: used in the name of some valleys
The Vale of Evesham
Behind every mountain lies a vale
Valet A man's personal male attendant
The valet opened the door, and he dropped into the passenger seat
Varlet A king's personal male attendant
At one time he took service with a minstrel and was his varlet
Vain producing no result; useless.
The thirsty crow search for water everywhere but all in in vain
Vein any of the tubes forming part of the blood circulation system of the body, carrying in most cases oxygen-depleted blood
towards the heart.
Our body has countless veins

Wreck: to destroy or badly damage something

Our greenhouse was wrecked in last night's storm.
Wreak: to cause something to happen in a violent and often uncontrolled way
The recent storms have wreaked havoc(tabahi) on crops.
Wretch: a person who experiences something unpleasant
A gentleman said that a week ago he was the wretch in the county, but now saved.
Retch: to react in a way as if you are vomiting
The sight of blood makes him retch.
Willing: to be happy to do something if it is needed
You said you needed a volunteer - well, I'm willing.
Willful: said or done deliberately or intentionally
Willful killing is a grave breach.
Wet: covered in water or another liquid
My bike got wet in the rain.
Whet: to increase someone's interest in and wish for something
I've read an excerpt of the book on the Web and it's whetted my appetite.
Wreck: to destroy or badly damage something
Our greenhouse was wrecked in last night's storm.
Reek: to have a strong unpleasant smell
Her breath reeked of garlic.
Weather: the conditions in the air above the Earth such as wind, rain or temperature, especially at a particular time over a
particular area
The weather in the hills can change very quickly, so take suitable clothing.
Whether: if, or not
I wasn't sure whether you'd like it.
Wave: to raise your hand and move it from side to side as a way of greeting someone
I waved to him from the window but he didn't see me.
Waive: to give up or forgo (a right, claim, privilege, etc.)
The bank manager waived the charge as we were old and valued customers.
Waver: become weaker; falter(gir jana) or move in a quivering (kaanpna)way; flicker(timtimana).
His love for her had never wavered or The flame wavered in the draught
Waiver: to give up or forgo(tark ker dena) (a right, claim, privilege, etc.)
The bank manager waived the charge as we were old and valued customers.
Wrath extreme anger
The people feared the wrath of Allah
Worth having a particular value especially in money
Heroin worth about $5million was seized
Wroth angry, choleric(jaldi gussey mey aaney wala), ballistic, foaming, hot, furious(mushtail), inflamed,
indignant(mushtail), mad, roiled, sore, steaming, riley(chir chira)
He was wroth to see the damage to his home caused by his enemy.
Weak lacking the power to perform physically demanding tasks; having little physical strength or energy .
He is very weak in mathematics
Week the period of seven days generally reckoned(hisaab, shumaar ) from and to midnight on Saturday night.
Seven days make a week
Way a road, track, or path for travelling along.
can you tell me the way to Allama Iqbal’s tomb
Weigh find out how heavy (someone or something) is, typically using scales.
She weighs only a hundred pounds
Write mark (letters, words, or other symbols) on a surface, typically paper, with a pen, pencil, or similar implement.
Can you write letter in English?
Right morally good, justified, or acceptable.
It is not right to call others names
Waste use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.
Do not waste your money on idle pursuits
Waist the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips, often narrower than the areas above and below .
His waist disappeared in the water while crossing the stream
Wine an alcoholic drink made from fermented grape juice
Muslims are not allowed to drink wine
Vine a climbing or trailing woody-stemmed plant related to the grapevine.
They went to a vineyard to eat grapes

Yew: an evergreen tree with flat leaves like needles and small red cones, or the wood from this tree
There is little sound except for the breeze stirring in the churchyard yew trees.
The leaves of yew trees are poisonous to cattle
Eue: Unable to find this word in dictionaries
An eue passed in his life which made him dull for a year
Yoke: a wooden bar which is fastened over the necks of two animals, especially cattle, and connected to the vehicle or
load that they are pulling, an oppressive power
In just a few weeks another 10 nations, many freed from the yoke of Communist oppression
People are still suffering under the yoke of slavery.
Yolk: the yellow, middle part of an egg
I like eggs lightly cooked so that the yolk is still runny.