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Daily English Vocabulary By Dr. Gaurav Garg | Free PDF Download – Set 9

Daily English Vocabulary Verisimilitude Noun Meaning – The appearance of being true or real. Usage – ‘I'm writing about an experience that isn't my own, and in order to ensure some degree of verisimilitude, I use details from my own...

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 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 English Vocabulary By Dr. Gaurav Garg | Free PDF Download – Set 7

Daily English Vocabulary Quotidian Adjective Meaning - Of or occurring every day Usage – Ravi approaches even the most quotidian of chores with energy and passion. Synonyms - commonplace, frequent, routine, mundane Antonyms - – seldom, infrequent, rare Avuncular Adjective Meaning...

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....

Daily Word List – 30th April 2018 Meaning, Pronunciation | Free PDF

fissure [ fish-er ] [noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb] MEANING: (n.) a crack, groove or cleft (n.) a division, separation or schism (tr.v.) to cause the formation of a crack. USAGE EXAMPLE 1: The fissure deepened because of the flowing...

Daily Word List – 28th April 2018 Meaning, Pronunciation | Free PDF

iconoclast [ ahy-KON-uh'-klast ] [noun] MEANING: a person who destroys religious images or objects to their worship a person who attacks prejudices, beliefs or institutions that are based on superstitions or erroneous rationale. USAGE EXAMPLE 1: Only an iconoclast like...