Turnip (N.) A round root with white or cream flesh which is eaten as a vegetable
and also has edible leaves.
Dejectedly (Adv.)
Definition/ affected or marked by low spirits
Example/ the little boy walked dejectedly down the cracked sidewalk.
Assemble(V)
Definition/ to put all the parts of something together or to gather things together.
Example/ the aircraft will continue to be assembled in France.
Assorted (Adj.)
Definition/ of various different types
Example/ the jar contained assorted hard candies.
Depict (v.)
Definition/ Represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form.
Example/ He was the first artist to depict the Highland landscape without
sentimentality.
Intersection(N.)
Definition/ a place where roads, lines etc cross each other, especially where two
roads meet
Example/ Take a left turn at the intersection.
Detours(N)
Definition/ An alternative route for use by traffic when the usual road is
temporarily closed.
Example/ We made a detour to avoid the heavy traffic.
Effusive (Adj)
Definition/ Uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
Example/ They gave us such an effusive welcome it was quite embarrassing.
Dipped(V)
Definition/ if land or a road or path dips, it slopes down and then goes up again
or to put something into a liquid and lift it out again.
Example/ Dip your hand in to see how hot the water is.
Peculiar(Adj)
Definition/ markedly different from the usual
Example/the juice has a peculiar taste.
Monotonous(Adj)
Definition/ tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
Example/ It's monotonous work, like most factory jobs.
Ordinance(N)
Definition/ an authoritative rule
Example/ a city ordinance that says parks must be closed at 11 p.m.
Unethical (Adj)
Definition/ not conforming to approved standards of social behavior
Example/ It would be unethical to carry out such experiments on animals.
Speculate(V)
Definition/ guessed without certainty; or reflected (thought) deeply upon a
subject.
Example/ This has led scientists to speculate on the existence of other galaxies.
Surmise (V)
Definition/ infer from incomplete evidence
Example/ the police surmised that the robbers have fled the country
Indignantly(Adv)
Definition/ in a manner showing anger at something unjust or wrong
Example/ He snorted indignantly and walked away.
Daffodil(N)
Definition/ Yellow bell-shaped flower
Plaid(N)
Definition/ a pattern of crossed lines and squares, used especially on cloth
Example/ Jack's plaid shirt didn't mix well with his striped trousers
Bide(V)
Definition/ remain or stay somewhere.
Example/ He decided to bide his time until he got an opportunity to talk to her
alone.
Linger (V)
Definition/ stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave.
Example/ she lingered over her meal.
Loiter(V)
Definition/ stand or wait around without apparent purpose.
Example/ Don't loiter on the way home!
Lounge(V)
Definition/ to act or move idly or lazily
Example/ Don't lounge around all day!
Lag(V)
Definition/ to move or develop more slowly than otherslag behind
Example/ Several players began to lag behind even at the beginning of the race.
Plod(V)
Definition/ to walk along slowly, especially when this is difficult
Example/ The horse plodded up the hill.
Procrastinate(V)
Definition/ postpone doing what one should be doing
Example/ He procrastinate until it is too late to do anything at all.
Conciliatory(Adj)
Definition/ doing something that is intended to make someone stop arguing with
you
Example/ Perhaps you should adopt a more conciliatory approach.
Strenuous(Adj)
Definition/ difficult (requiring much effort)
Example/ The doctor advised Ken to avoid strenuous exercise.
Inscribed(V)
Definition/ to carefully cut, print, or write words on something, especially on the
surface of a stone or coin.
Example/ She inscribed her own name on a piece of metal’
Sobbing (V)
Definition/ to cry noisily while breathing in short sudden bursts
Example/ He began sobbing uncontrollably.
Inconvenient (Adj)
Definition/ causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort.
Example/ Can you come at 10.30? I know it's inconvenient for you, but I must see you.
Disrepute(N)
Definition/ lack or decline of good reputation : a state of being held in low esteem
Example/ The use of drugs is bringing the sport into disrepute.
Advantageously(Adv)
Definition/ favorably or beneficially
Example/ Such a conclusion may be advantageously used in guiding the design of the turbine
control system.
Battered(Adj)
Definition/ damaged by age and repeated use.
Example/ a battered old suitcase.
Rummage(V)
Definition/ search haphazardly
Example/They rummage through piles of second-hand clothes for something that fits.
Triumphantly(Adv)
Definition/showing pleasure and pride because of a victory or success
Example/ The lion was roaring triumphantly.
Medallion(N)
Definition/ a piece of metal shaped like a large coin, worn as jewellery on a chain around the
neck.
Example/ She won a gold medallion.
Merchandise (N)
Definition/ goods to be bought and sold.
Example/ Toothpaste is stock merchandise in a drugstore.
Banner (N)
Definition/ a long strip of cloth bearing a slogan or design carried in a demonstration or
procession or hung in a public place.
Example/ A huge banner over the street said 'Welcome home'.
Parchments (N)
Definition/ a stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, usually a
sheep or goat, and used as a durable writing surface.
Example/ Where can I get parchment paper?
Miscellaneous (Adj)
Definition/ a miscellaneous set of things or people includes many different things or
people that do not seem to be connected with each other.
Example/ The seminar was attended by a miscellaneous collection of students,
businessmen, and housewives.
Palatinate(N)
Definition/ in the past, an area which was controlled by someone
who represented the ruler
Example/
Principality(N)
Definition/ a country that is ruled by a prince
Example/ A woman who is ruler of a principality.
Reticence (Adj)
Definition/ unwilling to talk about what you feel or what you know
Example/ His reticence about his past made them very suspicious.
Snickered(V)
Definition/ to laugh quietly and in a way that is not nice at something which is
not supposed to be funny.
Example/ The students snickered at Steve.
Orchard(N)
Definition/ a place where fruit trees are grown
Example/ There have been orchards in this region for centuries..
Minstrels(N)
Definition/ a singer or musician
Example/ Colorful minstrels perform during annual parade.
Tumult(N)
Definition/ loud noise — usually created by an unrestrained crowd or some kind of
confusion
Example/ You couldn't hear her speak over the tumult from the screaming fans.
Bustle(V)
Definition/ to move around quickly, looking very busy
Example/ Madge bustled round the room, putting things away.
Bagful(N)
Definition/ the amount a bag can hold
Example/ He bought me a bagful of sweets.
Flabbergast(V)
Definition/ to overwhelm with shock, surprise, or wonder
Example/ We were flabbergasted by the news that he had won the lottery.
Quagmire(N)
Definition(1) an area of soft wet muddy ground
Example/ In the rainy season the roads become a quagmire.
Definition(2) a difficult or complicated situation
Example/ The Balkan situation became a political and military quagmire.
Upholstery(N)
Definition/ materials (such as fabric, padding, and springs) used to make a soft covering
especially for a seat
Example/ The research content is the pattern design of upholstery fabrics.
Fan(V)
Definition/ to blow or breathe upon
Example/ the breeze fanning her hair
Infuriate(V)
Definition/ to make furious
Example/ I was infuriated by their constant criticism.
Bunting (N)
Definition/ small flags on strings, used to decorate buildings and streets on
special occasions
Example/ Red, white and blue bunting hung in the city's renovated train
station.
Sprawled(V)
Definition/ to lie or sit with your arms or legs stretched out in
a lazy or careless way
Example/ I spent the evening sprawled on the sofa, watching TV.
Stimulating(Adj)
Definition/ exciting or full of new ideas
Example/ It is a complex yet stimulating book.
Commerce(N)
Definition/ the buying and selling of goods and services
Example/ We have been trying to broaden its commerce with other nations.
Glaring(Adj)
Definition/ very bad and very noticeable
Example/ The report contained some glaring errors.
Menacingly(Adj)
Definition/ making you expect something unpleasant
Example/ He moved towards her menacingly.
Havoc(N)
Definition/ a situation in which there is a lot of damage or a lack of order,
especially so that it is difficult for something to continue in the normal way.
Syn chaos
Example/ The recent storms have wreaked havoc on crops.
Gavel (N)
Definition/ a small hammer that the person in charge of a meeting, court
of law, auction etc hits on a table in order to get people’s attention
Example/ he banged a gavel to pronounce them married and they all kissed, to
wild applause from the gallery.
Scurried(V)
Definition/ to move quickly, with small, short steps.
Example/ The mouse scurried across the floor.
Disdain(N)
Definition/ lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
Example/ Janet looked at him with disdain.
Prominent(Adj)
Definition/ very well known and important:
Example/ Mandela played a prominent role in the early years of the ANC.
Bankrupt(Adj)
Definition/ reduced to a state of financial ruin and lacking in quality or attribute.
Example/ He went bankrupt after only a year in business.
Null(Adj)
Definition/ having a value of zero
Example/ The election was declared null and void
Intellect (Adj)
Definition/ the power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to
will : the capacity for knowledge
Example/ Newton is a man of great intellect
Presumption(N)
Definition/ the act of believing that something is true without having any proof:
Example/ On the presumption that the doctor knows best, I took the medicine.
Banded(V)
Definition/ to put a band on something
Example/ The white plate is banded with a blue line round the edge.
Ventured(V)
Definition/ to proceed especially in the face of danger
Example/ Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Diligently(Adv)
Definition/ in a way that is careful and uses a lot of effort:
Example/ He had studied diligently at college.
Rivaled(V)
Definition/ to be as good or important as someone or something else
Example/ The college’s facilities rival those of Harvard and Yale.
Grandeur(N)
Definition/ the quality of being very large and special or beautiful:
Example/ We were struck by the silent grandeur of the desert
Animosity(N)
Definition/ strong dislike, opposition, or anger:
Example/ The European Community helped France and
Germany forget the old animosities between them.
Unabridged(Adj)
Definition/ a piece of writing, speech etc that is unabridged is in its full form and
has not been made shorter
Example/ the complete and unabridged works of Dickens.
Cane (N)
Definition/ a long thin stick with a curved handle that you can use to help you walk
Example/ He stopped, shifting his cane to his left hand
Barren (Adj)
Definition/ unable to produce plants or fruit:
Example/ We drove through a barren, rocky landscape.