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Daily Word List – 17th May 2018 Meaning, Pronunciation | Free PDF

indomitable [ in-DOM-i-tuh’-buh’ l ] [adjective] MEANING: invincible, unconquerable or unyielding USAGE EXAMPLE 1: Although the Soviet Union was virtually totally destroyed during World War II, the indomitable spirit of its people resurrected it to superpower status within a few...

Daily Word List – 16th May 2018 Meaning, Pronunciation | Free PDF

moribund [ MAWR-uh’-buhnd, MOR- ] [adjective] MEANING: 1. in a near death condition 2. stagnant or inactive USAGE EXAMPLE 1: The moribund civic administration was unable to cope with the humanitarian crisis arising from the unseasonable deluge. USAGE EXAMPLE 2:...

Daily Word List – 15th May 2018 Meaning, Pronunciation | Free PDF

panache [ puh’-NASH, -NAHSH ] [noun] MEANING: 1. flair, style or flamboyance 2. a tuft or plume of tassels or feathers esp. on a cap or helmet a pendentive's surface (in architecture) USAGE EXAMPLE 1: The count had panache which...

Daily Word List – 14th May 2018 Meaning, Pronunciation | Free PDF

infernal [ in-FUR-nl ] [adjective] MEANING: 1. pertaining to hell 2. diabolical, fiendish or annoying USAGE EXAMPLE 1: He was arrested when his infernal plot came to light. USAGE EXAMPLE 2: As Boston declared its first heat emergency, many utilities...

Daily Word List – 12th May 2018 Meaning, Pronunciation | Free PDF

ingrate [ IN-greyt ] [noun] MEANING: a thankless, ungrateful person. USAGE EXAMPLE 1: His behaviour was likened to that of an ingrate. USAGE EXAMPLE 2: And should some commoner dare to disrespect him—fail to obey an order or bump into...

Daily Word List – 11th May 2018 Meaning, Pronunciation | Free PDF

reprehensible [ rep-ri-HEN-suh’-buh’ l ] [noun,adjective] MEANING: blameworthy or deserving rebuke USAGE EXAMPLE 1: The reprehensible act must not go unpunished. USAGE EXAMPLE 2: Animal Rights Africa said killing elephants was "undeniably cruel and morally reprehensible" as well as counterproductive.  ...

Daily Word List – 10th May 2018 Meaning, Pronunciation | Free PDF

blazon [ BLEY-zuh' n ] [noun,transitive verb] MEANING: (tr.v.) to depict a coat of arms with proper form and colour (tr.v.) to adorn or embellish showily (n.) a coat of arms (n.) ostentatious display USAGE EXAMPLE 1: Blazoned on his...

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...