Daily Advanced Word List – 9th Feb 2018, English Language, Meaning, Pronunciation

penology [ pee-NOL-uh’-jee ]
[ noun ]
MEANING :

• (n.) the study of the deterrent and reformatory aspects of punishment of criminals

• (n.) the study of the management procedures in prisons

 
 
pulverize [ PUHL-vuh’-rahyz ]
[ intransitive verb, transitive verb ]
MEANING : 

• (tr. v.) to pound or grind to a powder

• (tr. v.) to crush completely or demolish

• (intr. v.) to be pounded or ground to a powder

 
 
melancholy [ MEL-uh’n-kol-ee ]
[ noun, adjective ]
MEANING :

• (n.) depression or a gloomy disposition

• (n.) pensiveness

• (adj.) affected by gloom or depression

• (adj.) pensive

 
 
sequester [ si-KWES-ter ]
[ transitive verb ]
MEANING :

• (tr.v.) to separate or segregate

• (tr.v.) to withdraw or remove

• (law) to confiscate or take possession of temporarily

 
natty [ NAT-ee ]
[ adjective ]
Meaning:

• (intr.v.) to undergo separation or sequestration

1. spruce or smartly dressed
2. having a neat and trim appearance
3. dapper

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