advance english wordlist

Daily Word List – 9th May 2018 Meaning, Pronunciation | Free PDF

restive [ RES-tiv ] [adjective] MEANING: unruly, uneasy or impatient balky or refusing to budge USAGE EXAMPLE 1: The restive class gave the teacher a headache. USAGE EXAMPLE 2: However, journalists will still not be allowed to travel to the...

Daily Word List – 8th May 2018 Meaning, Pronunciation | Free PDF

ribald [ RIB-uh’ ld; spelling pron. RAHY-buh’ ld ] [adjective] MEANING: (adj.) lewd, indecent or vulgar (n.) a person who is vulgar, lewd or ribald USAGE EXAMPLE 1: He purchased a book comprising mainly of ribald jokes. USAGE EXAMPLE 2:...

Daily English Vocabulary By Dr. Gaurav Garg | Free PDF Download – Set 11

Daily English Vocabulary Ossify Verb Meaning – 1. Cease developing; stagnate 2. Turn into bone or bony tissue, harden Usage – My father’s opinion has ossified so I know he won’t change his mind. Synonyms – inflexible, rigid Démarche Noun...

Daily Word List – 7th May 2018 Meaning, Pronunciation | Free PDF

sobriety [ suh’-BRAHY-i-tee, soh- ] [noun] MEANING: in a sober condition abstinence in the consumption of or moderation when consuming alcohol solemnity, sedateness or seriousness USAGE EXAMPLE 1: He was asked to leave class because of his lack of sobriety....

Daily Word List – 5th May 2018 Meaning, Pronunciation | Free PDF

saunter [ SAWN-ter, SAHN- ] [transitive verb] MEANING: (tr.v.) to walk or stroll in a relaxed manner or with a gentle gait (n.) a relaxed, gentle gait (n.) a stroll or unhurried, relaxed walk USAGE EXAMPLE 1: He sauntered around...

Daily Word List – 4th May 2018 Meaning, Pronunciation | Free PDF

simian [ SIM-ee-uh’n ] [adjective] MEANING: (adj.) pertaining to or characteristic of a monkey or an ape. (n.) a monkey, primate or ape. USAGE EXAMPLE 1: His simian facial features made him stand out in a crowd. USAGE EXAMPLE 2:...

Daily English Vocabulary By Dr. Gaurav Garg | Free PDF Download – Set 8

Daily English Vocabulary Panoply Noun Meaning – An extensive or impressive collection, a full suit of armor, ceremonial attire Usage – Media waited for the politician with a panoply of questions. Knights in panoply were ready for battle. Synonyms –...

Daily Word List – 3rd May 2018 Meaning, Pronunciation | Free PDF

noncommittal [ non-kuh’-mit-l ] [adjective] MEANING: neutral, not committing to anything or not revealing what one truly feels indefinite, vague or not having a distinctive quality or character. USAGE EXAMPLE 1: The non-committal response of the management angered the union...

Daily Word List – 2nd May 2018 Meaning, Pronunciation | Free PDF

stymie [ STAHY-mee ] [noun,transitive verb] MEANING: (tr.v.) to hinder, thwart or stand in one's way as an obstacle (n.) an obstacle, impediment or obstruction (n.) (golf) a condition when the ball (tee) of the opponent serves as an obstacle...

Daily Word List – 1st May 2018 Meaning, Pronunciation | Free PDF

supercilious [ soo-per-SIL-ee-uh's ] [adjective] MEANING: haughty, arrogant or disdainfully contemptuous USAGE EXAMPLE 1: Her supercilious attitude lost her many friends. USAGE EXAMPLE 2: I shudder to watch interviewers who think it clever to be snide, supercilious, or downright offensive....