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Daily Word List – 27th April 2018 Meaning, Pronunciation | Free PDF

Discomfit [ dis-KUHM-fit ] [Noun, transitive verb] MEANING: (tr.v.) to confuse, embarrass or disconcert (tr.v.) to frustrate or thwart another's plans (tr.v.) (Archaic) to defeat, conquer or rout (n.) a defeat USAGE EXAMPLE 1: He was discomfited due to the...

Daily Word List – 26th April 2018 Meaning, Pronunciation | Free PDF

ambidextrous [ am-bi-DEK-struh' s ] [adjective] MEANING: 1. able to skillfully use both hands 2. unusually skilful; versatile; adroit 3. double-dealing; hypocritical or deceitful USAGE EXAMPLE 1: Being an ambidextrous violinist, Yehudi Menuhin attracted large audiences during his hey day....

Daily Word List – 25th April 2018 Meaning, Pronunciation | Free PDF

hoary [ HAWR-ee, HOHR-ee ] [adjective]  MEANING:  extremely old, and often impressive and admired 2. greyish white or white due to age 3. white or whitish in color USAGE EXAMPLE 1: I found an old dog with a hoary muzzle...

Daily English Vocabulary By Dr. Gaurav Garg | Free PDF Download – Set 3

Daily English Vocabulary Portmanteau [Noun] Meaning - A word whose form and meaning are derived from blending of two or more distinct forms. Eg – smog (smoke + fog), brunch (breakfast + lunch). Usage - “Podcast” is a portmanteau from...

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Daily English Vocabulary Glibido [Noun] Meaning – All talk and no action "all we had from the real estate agent was empty rhetoric”. language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect, but which is often regarded as lacking in...

Daily Word List – 24th April 2018 Meaning, Pronunciation | Free PDF

apocryphal [ uh'-POK-ruh'-fuh' l ] [adjective] MEANING: 1. spurious; of doubtful authenticity 2. (often capitalised) of or pertaining to the apocrypha The story may or may not be apocryphal but it reminds us that countries are created in the hearts...

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Learn Vocabulary Everyday Whataboutery [Noun] Meaning - The technique or practice of  responding to an accusation or difficult question by making a counter-accusation or raising a different issue. Usage – Indian politicians often resort to whataboutery instead of answering the...

Daily Word List – 23rd April 2018 Meaning, Pronunciation | Free PDF

paroxysm [ PAR-uh’ k-siz-uh ’m ] [noun] MEANING: a sudden fit, outburst or spasm of action or emotion an attack, intensification or recurrence of a certain disease USAGE EXAMPLE 1: People thought him to be weird because of his fits...

Daily Word List – 21st April 2018 Meaning, Pronunciation | Free PDF

bailiwick [ BEY-luh'-wik ] [noun]  MEANING: the area or district of jurisdiction of a bailiff or a bailie 2. one's area of specialization, interest or authority USAGE EXAMPLE 1: The Key West islands were Ernest Hemingway's bailiwick.   apostate [ uh'-POS-teyt, -tit ] [noun,adjective] MEANING: (n.)...

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1.flummox [ FLUHM-uh' ks ] [transitive verb] MEANING: perplex; confound; confuse USAGE EXAMPLE 1: In cricket, the reverse sweep is often employed by the batsman in order to flummox the bowler. 2. ardor [ AHR-der ] [noun] MEANING: 1. passion,...