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1.
A Lot
a large number or amount; a great deal.
Allot
to appropriate for a special purpose:
2.
A While
at the same time; meanwhile.
Awhile *
for a short time.
3.
Abhorrent
causing repugnance; detestable; loathsome:
Aberrant
departing from an accepted standard.
4.
Ability *
competence in an activity or occupation because of one's skill, training,or other qualification:
Capacity
the maximum amount that something can contain.
5.
Accede *
to attain or assume an office, title, or dignity; succeed (usuallyfollowed by to):
Exceed *
Go beyond what is allowed or stipulated by (a set limit).
6.
Accept
to respond or answer affirmatively to
Except *
not including; other than.
7.
Access
the state or quality of being approachable
Excess
an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.
8.
Adapt *
to make suitable to requirements or conditions; adjust or modifyfittingly
Adept *
a person who is skilled or proficient at something.
9.
Addition
a wing, room, etc., added to a building, or abutting land added to realestate already owned.
Edition
a particular form or version of a published text.
10.
Adjure *
to charge, bind, or command earnestly and solemnly, often under oathor the threat of a penalty.
Abjure *
solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).
11.
Adopt *
to take or receive into any kind of new relationship
Adapt *
make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose; modify.
12.
Adverse
unfavorable or antagonistic in purpose or effect
Averse
having a strong dislike of or opposition to something.
13.
Advice
an opinion or recommendation offered as a guide to action, conduct,etc.
Advise
offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone.
14.
Affect *
to impress the mind or move the feelings of
Effect *
a change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.
15.
Aid
to provide support for or relief to; help
Aide
an assistant to an important person, especially a political leader.
16.
Airs
circulation; publication; publicity
Heirs
a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
17.
Aisle *
a walkway between or along sections of seats in a theater, classroom,or the like.
Isle
an island or peninsula, especially a small one.
18.
All right
satisfactorily; acceptably
Alright
of a satisfactory or acceptable quality.
19.
All together
all in one place or in a group; all at once.
Altogether *
completely; totally.
20.
All ways
In all possible ways
Always
at all times; on all occasions.
21.
Alleviate *
make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
Ameliorate *
make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.
22.
Allude *
suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at.
Elude
escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skilful or cunning way.
23.
Allusion *
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
Illusion *
an instance of a wrong or misinterpreted perception of a sensory experience.
24.
Altar *
an elevated place or structure, as a mound or platform, at whichreligious rites are performed or on which sacrifices are offered to gods,ancestors, etc.
Alter *
change in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way.
25.
Alternate *
occur in turn repeatedly.
Alternative *
(of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.
26.
Ambiguous *
open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
Ambivalent *
having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
27.
Amiable *
having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
Amicable *
characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.
28.
Amiable *
having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
Amicable *
characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.
29.
Amoral *
lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with the rightness or wrongness of something.
Immoral
not conforming to accepted standards of morality.
30.
Amused
pleasurably entertained, occupied, or diverted.
Bemused *
lost in thought; preoccupied.
31.
Anecdote *
a short, obscure historical or biographical account.
Antidote *
a medicine taken or given to counteract a particular poison.
32.
Annual
occurring once every year.
Annul *
declare (a marriage) to have had no legal existence.
33.
Appraise *
assess the value or quality of.
Apprise *
inform or tell (someone).
34.
Arcane *
understood by few; mysterious or secret.
Archaic *
very old or old-fashioned.
35.
Ascent
an act of ascending; upward movement; a rising movement
Assent *
to give in; yield; concede:
36.
Ascetic *
rigorously abstinent; austere:
Aesthetic *
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
37.
Ascribe *
regard something as being due to (a cause).
Describe *
give a detailed account in words of.
38.
Auger
a tool resembling a large corkscrew, for boring holes in wood.
Augur
(of an event or circumstance) portend a good or bad outcome.
39.
Aural
of or relating to an aura.
Oral *
of, relating to, or involving the mouth:
40.
Average
a quantity, rating, or the like that represents or approximates anarithmetic mean:
Median
relating to the value in the center of the distribution for anarray of data:
41.
Backwards
(of an object's motion) back towards the starting point.
Backward
having made less progress than is normal or expected.
42.
Bare
without covering or clothing; naked; nude:
Bear *
to hold or remain firm under (a load):
43.
Bated
in great suspense; very anxiously or excitedly.
Baited
To entice or provoke, especially by trickery or strategy
44.
Beside
at the side of; next to.
Besides *
in addition to; apart from.
45.
Between
intermediate to, in time, quantity, or degree:
Among
in the midst of, so as to influence:
46.
Biannual
occurring twice a year.
Biennial
taking place every other year.
47.
Bibliography *
a list of the books referred to in a scholarly work, typically printed as an appendix.
Biography
an account of someone's life written by someone else.
48.
Bimonthly
twice a month; semimonthly.
Semimonthly
made, occurring, done, or published twice a month.
49.
Blatant *
offensively noisy or loud; clamorous:
Flagrant *
shockingly noticeable or evident; obvious; glaring:
50.
Born
possessing from birth the quality, circumstances, or character stated:
Borne
carried or transported by the thing specified.
All right
satisfactorily; acceptably
Alright
of a satisfactory or acceptable quality.
19.
All together
all in one place or in a group; all at once.
Altogether *
completely; totally.
20.
All ways
In all possible ways
Always
at all times; on all occasions.
21.
Alleviate *
make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
Ameliorate *
make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.
22.
Allude *
suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at.
Elude
escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skilful or cunning way.
23.
Allusion *
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
Illusion *
an instance of a wrong or misinterpreted perception of a sensory experience.
24.
Altar *
an elevated place or structure, as a mound or platform, at whichreligious rites are performed or on which sacrifices are offered to gods,ancestors, etc.
Alter *
change in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way.
25.
Alternate *
occur in turn repeatedly.
Alternative *
(of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.
26.
Ambiguous *
open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
Ambivalent *
having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
27.
Amiable *
having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
Amicable *
characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.
28.
Amiable *
having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
Amicable *
characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.
29.
Amoral *
lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with the rightness or wrongness of something.
Immoral
not conforming to accepted standards of morality.
30.
Amused
pleasurably entertained, occupied, or diverted.
Bemused *
lost in thought; preoccupied.
31.
Anecdote *
a short, obscure historical or biographical account.
Antidote *
a medicine taken or given to counteract a particular poison.
32.
Annual
occurring once every year.
Annul *
declare (a marriage) to have had no legal existence.
33.
Appraise *
assess the value or quality of.
Apprise *
inform or tell (someone).
34.
Arcane *
understood by few; mysterious or secret.
Archaic *
very old or old-fashioned.
35.
Ascent
an act of ascending; upward movement; a rising movement
Assent *
to give in; yield; concede:
36.
Ascetic *
rigorously abstinent; austere:
Aesthetic *
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
37.
Ascribe *
regard something as being due to (a cause).
Describe *
give a detailed account in words of.
38.
Auger
a tool resembling a large corkscrew, for boring holes in wood.
Augur
(of an event or circumstance) portend a good or bad outcome.
39.
Aural
of or relating to an aura.
*
of, relating to, or involving the mouth:
40.
Average
a quantity, rating, or the like that represents or approximates anarithmetic mean:
Median
relating to the value in the center of the distribution for anarray of data:
41.
Backwards
(of an object's motion) back towards the starting point.
Backward
having made less progress than is normal or expected.
42.
Bare
without covering or clothing; naked; nude:
Bear *
to hold or remain firm under (a load):
43.
Bated
in great suspense; very anxiously or excitedly.
Baited
To entice or provoke, especially by trickery or strategy
44.
Beside
at the side of; next to.
Besides *
in addition to; apart from.
45.
Between
intermediate to, in time, quantity, or degree:
Among
in the midst of, so as to influence:
46.
Biannual
occurring twice a year.
Biennial
taking place every other year.
47.
Bibliography *
a list of the books referred to in a scholarly work, typically printed as an appendix.
Biography
an account of someone's life written by someone else.
48.
Bimonthly
twice a month; semimonthly.
Semimonthly
made, occurring, done, or published twice a month.
49.
Blatant *
offensively noisy or loud; clamorous:
Flagrant *
shockingly noticeable or evident; obvious; glaring:
50.
Born
possessing from birth the quality, circumstances, or character stated:
Borne
carried or transported by the thing specified.
Phrasal Verbs
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1. Account for (explain the reason, answer for): I can’t account for his unusual behaviour in this matter.
2. Ask after (ask about the welfare, inquire after): I met your brother at the party, he asked after you.
3. Ask for (request for): she asked for a glass of water.
4. Bear on/upon [relevant, (bearing on): Your remarks have no bearing on the main problem.
5. Bear out (support the argument, corroborate): I am sure my classmates will bear out my statement.
6. Break down (emotional collapse, stop functioning): While giving evidence in the court, she broke down.
7. Break into (enter by force): The robbers broke into his house last night.
8. Break out [spread (war, epidemic, fire, riots)]: The fear that aids has broken out in India is not unfounded.
9. Break through (discover a secret, major achievement): There is no hope of breakthrough in the murder case.
10. Bring about (cause to happen): The administration helped to bring about a peaceful settlement.
11. Bring out (explain the meaning, publish): When asked to explain, she could not bring out the meaning of the poem.
12. Call for (necessary, require): For the unity of the country discipline among the people is called for.
13. Call off (suspend or abandon): We decided to call off the strike.
14. Call out (ask to come for help): The National Guards has been called out.
15. Carry away by (lose control): On hearing the news of his success he was carried away by joy.
16. Cast down (dejected, down cast): Now-a-days he is cast down as a result of his failure in the examination.
17. Come across (meet by chance): I came across my old friend in the market yesterday.
18. Come over (get over, overcome): You can come over your problems by honest means.
19. Cut down (curtail, reduce): Since you are out of job these days, you must cut down your expenditure.
20. Cut off (discontinue, die, and remove): Gas supplies have now been cut off.
21. Die down [gradually disappear (riots, excitement, storm etc.)]: The wind has died down.
22. Do for (serve the purpose): This book will do for the SSC examination.
23. Drop in (to pay a short visit): I thought I‘d just drop in and see how you were.
24. Fall back (retreat): The rioters fell back when the police arrived.
25. Fall out (quarrel): The two friends appear to have fallen out over a minor issue.
26. Get at (reach, understand) It is very difficult to get at the truth etc.
27. Get away with (without being punished or with little punishment): Although his fault was serious, he got away with light punishment.
28. Get over (recover from illness or shock, come over): He is still trying to get over the financial crises.
29. Give away (distribute): She has given away jewellery worth thousands of Rupees.
30. Give in (surrender, agree): At first she was adamant but at last she gave in to the request of her friend.
31. Give way (collapse under pressure, break): The contractor was charged with negligence when the roof of a new building gave way.
32. Go down (be believed): Your excuse will not go down.
33. Go through (read hurriedly, endure): He didn’t lend me the newspaper because he was going through it.
34. Hand over (give charge or authority): He has not handed over charge to the new manager.
35. Hold on (carry on, bear difficulties, and persist): In spite of financial difficulties he held on and succeeded in the long run.
36. Hold out (resist): When the robbers ran short of ammunition, they could no longer hold out.
37. Jump at (accept happily): He jumped at the offer of his boss to accept the job abroad.
38. Keep off (keep at a distance): There was a notice at the site, “keep off the bushed.”
39. Lay by (save money): The wise men always lay by money for their old age.
40. Lay off (to discontinue work, dismiss temporarily): The workers have been laid off for want of raw material.
41. Live by (means/manner): You must learn to live by honest means.
42. Look after (take care of): In her old age she has no one to look after her.
43. Look for (search for a lost thing): She was looking for her lost books.
44. Look into (investigate the matter): A committee was set up to look into the problem.
45. Look out for (in search of, on the watch): He is looking out for a decent job.
46. Make off with/away with (run away, destroy): The made off with the cash and fled.
47. Make up (to end (quarrel), compose): You should make an effort to make up a quarrel with your friend.
48. Pass away (die, expire): On the passing away of his father I sent him a message of condolence.
49. Pass for (regarded to be): The TATA’s pass for philanthropists in the country.
50. Put down (crush, keep down): The riots were put down by the local police.
51. Put on (wear, pretend): It is difficult to put on the appearance of innocence for a long time.
52. Put out (extinguish): The fire was put out suddenly.
53. Put up (stays, question): He is putting up at a hostel these days.
54. Run after (pursue, hanker after): We should not run after money.
55. Set about (start doing): As soon as she reached home, she set about calling up her friends.
56. Set aside (allocate, strike down, turn down): The High court set aside the verdict of the lower court in this sensitive matter.
57. Set in (begin): As soon as the summer sets in, the reptiles come out of hibernation.
58. Set up (establish): The factory was set up by his uncle.
59. Stand by (support, help): Although he promised to stand by me in difficulties, he did not live up to it.
60. Stand for (represent): T.E.C. stands for Technical Education Certificate.
61. Take down (write): She was busy in taking down the dictation which the teacher was giving.
62. Talk over (discuss a matter): I agreed to go home and talk over the matter.
63. Turn on (switch on, start): She turned on the shower to take bath.
64. Turn out (prove, reveal, expel): Northing ever turned out right for me in life.
65. Work out (solve the problem): He is very intelligent and can work out any difficult problem.
66. Work up (incite, instigate): The politicians should not try to work up communal frenzy.
67. Work upon (influence): The leader tried to work upon the mob.
68. Bear Away (win): Suhani bore away the first prize in the dance competition.
69. Call At (visit a place to meet): I called at the residence of my boss yesterday.
70. Call on (go and visit a person): It is a tradition for the Prime Minister to call on the President.
71. Cast Away (throw away as useless): We usually give our servants the old clothes which we cast away.
72. Catch up with (make up for deficiency): He remained ill for many days but caught up with the pending work very soon.
73. Cope with (manage): They coped with all their problems cheerfully.
74. Die out (become out of use or existence): He thought that the custom had died out a long time ago.
75. Dispose of (sell off): She has decided to dispose of her old house.
76. Do away with (Eradicate): We should do away with social evils.
77. Fall back on (depend on): You must save money to fall back on it in old age.
78. Fall through (to remain incomplete): For want of sufficient funds your new project is likely to fall through.
79. Follow up (pursue after the first attempt): The idea has been followed by a group of researchers.
80. Get ahead (go forward): You can get ahead of your rivals only by hard work.
81. Give up (stop): He gave up smoking to save money.
82. Go on (continue): There is no need to go on arguing about it.
83. Go up (rise, increase): As a result of a sharp rise in prices the price of washing soap has gone up.
84. Hand out (distribute): Hand out the books to the students.
85. Hold over (postpone): Most of the bills are held over till the next session of the Parliament.
86. Jump to (arrive suddenly): You should never jump to conclusions.
87. Keep on (Continue): She kept on crying inspite of my assurance of help.
88. Keep up (maintain): Always try to keep up the understand of life even in the face of crises.
89. Lay out (plan building): A number of gardens were laid out by the Mughals.
90. Let down (humiliate): We should never let down our friends.
91. Look at (see carefully): The boys are looking at the sky.
92. Make over (transfer possession): Since she had no legal heir, she made her house in charity.
93. Pass off (succeed): The elections are likely to pass off peacefully.
94. Pull down (demolish a structure): Why did they pull the shops down?
95. Pull with (live together): He is pulling well with his wife these days.
96. Round up (arrest): The police rounded up anti-social elements last night.
97. Run over (crush under): He was run over by a speeding car.
98. Taken to (from a habit): He took to wearing black leather jackets.
99. Turn off (stop, switch off): Please make it a point to turn off water tap before you go out.
100. Wind up (bring to an end): We were forced to wind up the business on account of heavy loss.
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1.Audience – a number of people listening to a lecture
2. Altruist – one, who considers the happiness and well-being of others first
3. Atheist – a person who does not believe in God
4. Anthropologist – one, who studies the evolution of mankind
5. Autocracy – government by one person
6. Autobiography – the life history of a person written by himself
7. Amputate – to cut off a part of a person's body which is infected
8. Arsenal – a place for ammunition and weapons
9. Archives – a place where government or public records are kept
10. Amateur – a man who does a thing for pleasure and not as a profession
11. Aristocracy – government by the nobles
12. Aquatic – animals/plants ere which live in water
13. Amphibian – animals which live both on land and sea
14. Ambidexter – one, who can use either hand with ease
15. Alimony – allowance paid to wife on legal separation
16. Anthology – a collection of poems
17. Abdication – voluntary giving up of throne in favour of someone
18. Arbitrator – a person, appointed by two parties to solve a dispute
19. Astronomer – a person, who studies stars, planets and other heavenly bodies
20. Astrologer – a person who studies the influence of heavenly bodies on human beings
21. Anthology – a collection of poems
22. Axiom – a statement which is accepted as true without proof
23. Agenda – a list of headings of the business to be transacted at a meeting
24. Anarchist – one, who is out to destroy all governance, law and order
25. Almanac – an annual calender with positions of stars
26. Bigamy – the practice of having two wives or husbands at a time
27. Bibliophile – a lover and collector of books
28. Bouquet – a collection of flowers
29. Bureaucracy – government by the officials
30. Belligerent – a person, nation that is involved in war
31. Biennial – an event which happens once in two years
32. Blasphemy – the act of speaking disrespectfully about sacred things
33. Creche – a nursery where children are cared for while their parents are at work
34. Cosmopolitan – a person who regards whole world as his country
35. Chauffeur – one, who is employed to drive a motor car
36. Curator – a person incharge of a museum
37. Carnivorous – one, who lives on flesh
38. Cannibal – one, who feeds on human flesh
39. Contemporaries – belonging to or living at the same time
40. Cloak room – a place for luggage at railway station
41. Cynosure – centre of attraction
42. Connoisseur – a critical judge of any art and craft
43. Crusade – a religious war
44. Choreographer – one, who teaches dancing
45. Cacographist – a person, who is bad in spellings
46. Calligraphist – a person, who writes beautiful handwriting
47. Cynic – one, who sneers at the aims and beliefs of his fellow men
48. Convalescent – one, who is recovering health
49. Cavalry – soldiers, who fight on horse back
50. Cardiologist – a person, who is specialist in heart diseases
51. Cartographer – one, who draws maps
52. Dormitory – the sleeping rooms with several beds especially in a college or institution
53. Drawn – a game that results neither in victory nor in defeat
54. Elegy – a poem of lamentation
55. Epitaph – words which are inscribed on the grave or the tomb in the memory of the buried
56. Ephemeral – lasting one day
57. Effeminate – a person who is womanish
58. Emigrant – a person who leaves his own country and goes to live in another
59. Edible – fit to be eaten
60. Egotism – practice of talking too much about oneself
61. Encyclopaedia – a book that contains information on various subjects
62. Epicure – one, who is devoted to the pleasure of eating and drinking
63. Florist – one, who deals-in flowers
64. Fastidious – one, who is very -selective in one's taste
65. Fanatic or Bigot – one, who is filled with excessive and mistaken enthusiasm in religious matters
66. Fatal – causing death
67. Fatalist – one, who believes in fate
68. Facsimile – an exact copy of handwriting, printing etc
69. Fauna – the animals of a certain region
70. Flora – the plants of a particular region
71. Fratricide – murder of brother
72. Fugitive – one, who runs away from justice or the law
73. Fragile – easily broken
74. Feminist – one, who works for the welfare of the women
75. Granary – a place for grains
76. Genocide – murder of race
77. Gregarious – animals which live in flocks
78. Hangar – a place for housing aeroplanes
79. Hive – a place for bees
80. Horticulture – the art of cultivating and managing gardens
81. Homicide – murder of man
82. Hearse – a vehicle which is used to carry a dead body
83. Hedonist – one, who believes that pleasure is the chief good (sensual)
84. Horizon – a line at which the earth and the sky seem to meet
85. Honorary – holding office without any remuneration
86. Heretic – one, who acts against religion
87. Herbivorous – one, who lives on herbs
88. Insolvent/Bankrupt – a person who is unable to pay his debts
89. Inaudible – a sound that cannot be heard
90. Inaccessible – that cannot be easily approached
91. Incorrigible – incapable of being corrected
92. Irreparable – incapable of being repaired
93. Illegible – incapable of being read
94. Inevitable – incapable of being avoided
95. Impracticable – incapable of being practised
96. Immigrant – a person who comes to one country from another in order to settle there
97. Invincible – one, too strong to be overcome
98. Indelible – that cannot be erased
99. Incognito – travelling under another name than one's own
100. Indefatigable – one, who does not tire easily
101. Infallible – one, who is free from all mistakes and failures
102. Invigilator – one, who supervises in the examination hall
103. Itinerant – one, who journeys from place to place
104. Infirmary – a home or room used for ill or injured people
105. Infanticide – murder of an infant
106. Infantry – soldiers, who fight on foot
107. Inflammable – liable to catch fire easily
108. Interregnum – a period of interval between two reigns or governments
109. Kennel – a place for dogs
110. Lunatic asylum – a home for lunatics
111. Lexicographer – one, who compiles a dictionary
112. Loquacious – one, who talks continuously
113. Linguist – one, who is skilled in foreign languages
114. Lapidist – one, who cuts precious stones
115. Misanthrope – a hater of mankind
116. Misogamist – one, who hates marriage
117. Mortuary – a place, where dead bodies are kept for post mortem
118. Mercenery – working only for the sake of money
119. Matricide – murder of mother
120. Martyr – one, who dies for a noble cause
121. Maiden speech – the first speech delivered by a person
122. Mint – a place where coins are made
123. Misogynist – a hater of womankind
124. Morgue – a place, where dead bodies are kept for identification
125. Mammals – animals which give milk
126. Monogamy – the practice of marrying one at a time
127. Missionary – a person, who is sent to propagate religion
128. Numismatics – the study of coins
129. Namesake – a person having same name as another
130. Nostalgia – a strong desire to return home, home sickness
131. Novice or Tyro – one, new to anything, inexperienced
132. Narcotic – a medicine for producing sleep
133. Optimist – a person who looks at the brighter side of things
134. Orphan – one, who has lost parents
135. Omnipresent – one, who is present everywhere
136. Omnipotent – one, who is all powerful
137. Omniscient – one, who knows everything
138. Opaque – that which cannot be seen through
139. Obituary – an account in the newspaper of the funeral of the one deceased
140. Orphanage – a home for orphans
141. Obstetrician – one, who is skilled in midwifery
142. Ostler – one, who looks after horses at an inn
143. Omnivorous – one, who eats everything
144. Pessimist – a person who looks at the darker side of things
145. Potable – fit to drink
146. Post mortem – an examination of dead body
147. Philanthropist – a lover of mankind
148. Patricide – murder of father
149. Philatelist – one, who collects stamps
150. Plagiarism – literary theft or passing off an author's original work as one's own
151. Polygamy – the practice of marrying more than one wife at a time
152. Polyandry – the practice of marrying more than one husband at a time
153. Philogynist – a lover of womankind
154. Plebiscite – (a decision made by) votes of all qualified citizens
155. Philanderer – one, who amuses himself by love making
156. Philistine – one who does not care for art and literature
157. Plutocracy – government by the rich
158. Pseudonym – an imaginary name assumed by an author for disguise
159. Posthumous – a child born after the death of his father or the book published after the death of the writer
160. Panacea – a remedy for all diseases
161. Paediatrician – a person, who is specialist in child diseases
162. Platitude – ordinary remarks often repeated
163. Pedant – one, who makes a vain display of his knowledge
164. Polyglot – one, who speaks many languages
165. Paleography – the study of ancient writing
166. Posse – a number of policemen called to quell a riot
167. Parole – pledge given by a prisoner for temporary release, not to escape
168. Pedestrian – one, who goes on foot
169. Portable – that can be carried easily
170. Quarantine – an act of separation from other persons to avoid infection
171. Rhetoric – the art of elegant speech or writing
172. Regicide – murder of King or Queen
173. Sacrilege – violating or profaning religious things/places
174. Sculptor – one, who cuts in stones
175. Suicide – murder of oneself
176. Stable – a place for horses
177. Somnambulist – a person, who walks in sleep
178. Somniloquist – a person, who talks in sleep
179. Souvenir – a thing kept as a reminder of a person, place or event
180. Swan song – the last work (literary) of a writer
181. Sot, Toper – one, who is a habitual drunkard
182. Sinecure – a job with high salary but little responsibility
183. Stoic – a person, who is indifferent to pleasure and pain and has control over his passions
184. Sanatorium – a place for the sick to recover health
185. Sororicide – murder of sister
186. Triennial – an event which happens once in three years
187. Truant – a person/student who absents himself from class or duty without permission
188. Teetotaller – one, who does not take any intoxicating drink
189. Transparent – that which can be seen through
190. Theocracy – government by religious principles
191. Uxorious – one extremely fond of one's wife
192. Utopia – an imaginary perfect social and political system
193. Uxoricide – murder of wife
194. Verbatim – repetition of speech or writing word for word
195. Volunteer – one, who offers one's services
196. Virgin – a woman who has no sexual experience
197. Versatile – interested in and clever at many different things
198. Veteran – one, who has a long experience of any occupation
199. Venial – a fault that may be forgiven
200. Wardrobe – a place for clothes
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