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  1. aback
    by surprise
    I’m taken aback by the frankness of his question, especially so early in the dialogue.
  2. abduct
    take away to an undisclosed location against their will
  3. aberrant
    markedly different from an accepted norm
    In many cases, such events are preceded by an escalation in threatening or aberrant behaviour.
  4. abhorrent
    offensive to the mind
    "We denounce all brutal behaviour. The murder of your son is abhorrent and cannot be countenanced by any human being," he added.
  5. abolition
    doing away with a system or practice or institution
    Until the abolition of slavery, perhaps 80 percent of Brazil was black.
  6. abortive
    failing to accomplish an intended result
    Tibet's Buddhist leader, the Dalai Lama, fled to India in 1959 after an abortive uprising against Chinese rule.
  7. abrogate
    revoke formally
    निरस्त करना, revoke रद्द करना
    He also abrogated the pledges he made to the United States.
  8. abrupt
    exceedingly sudden and unexpected
    अप्रत्याशित
    The change of scenery was dismayingly abrupt, geographically and emotionally.
  9. abundant
    present in great quantity
  10. accomplish
    achieve with effort
  11. accusation
    an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offense
    Somewhere in the middle, there’s a lot of finger pointing, accusations and promises.
  12. acknowledge
    declare to be true or admit the existence or reality of
  13. acquaint
    cause to come to know personally
    परिचित हो जाना
    Most consumers and businesses are well acquainted with seasonal demand.
  14. acute
    ending in a sharp point
    तीक्ष्ण
    The U.S. is currently facing an acute shortage of primary care physicians.
  15. adamant
    very hard native crystalline carbon valued as a gem
    He was adamant that he would never go back to working for his father, Burmese tycoon Serge Pun.
  16. adhesion
    the property of sticking together
  17. adjacent
    having a common boundary or edge
  18. adversary
    someone who offers opposition
  19. adversity
    a state of misfortune or affliction
    आपदा
    ADVERSITY= कठिनाई (pr. {kaThinaI} )(Noun)
    Usage:The people of Orissa are facing grave adversities due to the cyclone.

    “God throws adversity your way to see how you handle it,” Richardson said.
  20. aforementioned
    being the one previously spoken of
  21. aggravate
    make worse
    A heat wave expected this weekend could aggravate raging wildfires in Eastern Washington.
  22. agile
    moving quickly and lightly
  23. alienate
    arouse hostility or indifference in
    दूर कर देना
    Identifying the bad guys while not alienating the good guys is a challenge for China's policy-makers.
    As opposed to simple rudeness that can alienate needed allies.
  24. allegiance
    the act of binding yourself to a course of action
  25. alley
    a narrow street with walls on both sides
  26. allusion
    passing reference or indirect mention
    ALLUSION= संकेत (pr. {sanaket} )(Noun)
    Usage:This cross-border shelling is an allusion of war.

    ALLUSION= उल्लेख (pr. {ullekh} )

    That was the first time I read the word invisible, this invisible organization, the odd allusion to conspiracy without the actual trappings of conspiracy.
  27. ambitious
    having a strong desire for success or achievement
  28. amend
    make revisions to
  29. angelic
    relating to spiritual beings attendant upon God
  30. anguish
    extreme distress of body or mind
    ANGUISH= मानसिक वेदना/कष्ट
    Usage:I saw him in a state of anguish.

    ANGUISH= मनोव्यथा (pr. {manovyatha} )(Noun)

    Malaysians are reacting with shock and anguish to the crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in Ukraine.
    उदाहरण:अपनी मनोव्यथा का निवारण करने की प्रार्थना उन्होंने अपने गुरु वसिष्ठ और विश्वामित्र से की !
  31. annul
    cancel officially
    ऐनल
    ANNUL= रद्द करना (pr. {radd karana}
    On Tuesday, a French court annulled the ban, leaving Leonardo free to return to soccer.
  32. antic
    ludicrously odd
  33. antique
    made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
  34. apology
    an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
  35. apostate
    not faithful to religion or party or cause
    APOSTATE= धर्म रहित
    Creating and sustaining an Islamic state and fighting apostates are the priorities.
  36. apparition
    a ghostly appearing figure
  37. apprehend
    anticipate with dread or anxiety
  38. arduous
    characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion
  39. artful
    not straightforward or candid
    ARTFUL= धूर्ततापूर्ण (pr. {dhurtatapurN} )(Adjective)
    Usage:the artful dodger

    चालाक
    The Russian take in the Ukraine crisis is more truthful than the artful dodge Washington attempts.
  40. aspire
    have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
  41. assail
    attack someone physically or emotionally
  42. assert
    declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true
  43. assuage
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  44. astray
    away from the right path or direction
  45. attire
    clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
  46. audacious
    disposed to venture or take risks
  47. audacity
    aggressive or outright boldness
  48. augment
    enlarge or increase
  49. aversion
    a feeling of intense dislike
  50. balmy
    mild and pleasant
  51. ban
    prohibit especially by law or social pressure
  52. banter
    light teasing repartee
  53. bask
    expose oneself to warmth and light, as for relaxation
  54. behold
    see with attention
  55. belated
    after the expected or usual time
  56. bilk
    cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money
  57. blanch
    turn pale, as if in fear
  58. bland
    lacking taste or flavor or tang
  59. blatant
    without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
    BLATANT= खुल्लम खुल्ला (pr. {khullam khulla} )(Adjective)
    Usage:(esp. of something bad) obvious or intentional ; done openly and without shame / blatant disregard for the law.

    Voting fraud is so blatant in the state that precinct turnouts sometimes exceed 100 percent and journalists have witnessed vote-stealing.
  60. blight
    any plant disease resulting in withering without rotting
  61. blindside
    attack someone whose view of the attack is obstructed
    It is the reason Gorton predicts we will be blindsided again by the next financial crisis.”
  62. bliss
    a state of extreme happiness
  63. bounty
    the property of being richly abundant or plentiful
  64. breadth
    the extent of something from side to side
  65. brisk
    quick and energetic
  66. briskly
    in a brisk manner
  67. brute
    resembling a beast
  68. bungle
    make a mess of, destroy, or ruin
    BUNGLE= घपला करना (pr. {ghapala karana} )(TransitiveVerb)
    Usage:I bungled it!

    A former police officer who joined Disney security after Rebecca went missing, said the original investigation was bungled.
  69. cacophony
    loud confusing disagreeable sounds
  70. canny
    showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
  71. cardiac
    of or relating to the heart
  72. cater
    give what is desired or needed
    CATER= आवश्यकताओं का ध्यान रखना (pr. {Avashyakataon ka dhyan rakhana} )
    CATER= खान पान का प्रबंध करना (pr. {khan pan ka prabanadh karana} )
    Restaurants and catering companies have until Jan. 1 to adapt their menus.
    The popular image host has worked hard to cater to its enormous audience's needs.
  73. cerebral
    of or relating to the brain
  74. chronic
    long-lasting or characterized by long suffering
  75. cite
    make reference to
  76. clarify
    make clear by removing impurities or solids, as by heating
  77. classify
    arrange or order by categories
  78. clement
    (of weather or climate) mild
    CLEMENT= मृदुल (pr. {maRadul} )(Adjective)
    Usage:clement weather
    CLEMENT= दयालु (pr. {dayalu} )(Adjective)
    Usage:The clement judge pardoned him.
  79. cloak
    a loose outer garment
  80. coax
    influence or persuade by gentle and persistent urging
  81. coerce
    cause to do through pressure or necessity
    Most were either forced or coerced into the procedure, though a small number of people chose to be sterilized.
  82. cognizable
    capable of being known
  83. colleague
    an associate that one works with
  84. colossal
    so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
  85. commence
    set in motion, cause to start
  86. commensurate
    corresponding in size or degree or extent
  87. commiserate
    feel or express sympathy or compassion
  88. compassion
    a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
  89. complaisant
    showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
  90. comprehensive
    including all or everything
  91. concur
    happen simultaneously
  92. concur
    happen simultaneously
  93. confer
    present
  94. confide
    reveal in private
    And because she had confided in him, she moved closer to Lennie and sat beside him.
  95. confront
    oppose, as in hostility or a competition
    In the summer of 48 BCE, she was ready to confront her brother and reclaim her place on the throne.
  96. conjure
    summon into action or bring into existence
  97. consecrate
    give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
    The trip at once consecrated a friendship and defined it around shared goals.
  98. consecutive
    one after the other
  99. contaminate
    make impure
    Another sewer line damaged in a strike is contaminating drinking water.
  100. contemplate
    think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes
    As you contemplate your journey, how have you seen the IT executive role evolve?
  101. contemporary
    occurring in the same period of time
  102. contend
    compete for something
  103. conventional
    following accepted customs and proprieties
  104. conversion
    the act of changing from one use or function to another
  105. convoy
    the act of escorting while in transit
    Two hours later, he said, a convoy of three vehicles that included one of the launchers and a control truck crossed into Russia.
  106. convulsion
    a violent uncontrollable contraction of muscles
    She was shaken by a series of convulsions and panted like a tired dog. The House of the Spirits: A Novel
  107. cordial
    politely warm and friendly
  108. counterpart
    a person or thing having the same function as another
  109. courtesy
    a considerate and respectful manner
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  110. crave
    have an appetite or great desire for
  111. craving
    an intense desire for some particular thing
  112. cunning
    showing inventiveness and skill
  113. daunt
    cause to lose courage
  114. daunting
    discouraging through fear
  115. dazzle
    cause to lose clear vision, especially from intense light
  116. decorum
    propriety in manners and conduct
  117. decrepit
    worn and broken down by hard use
  118. defy
    resist or confront with resistance
  119. deleterious
    harmful to living things
  120. demean
    reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
    Your wife knows you’ve seen proof that her mother demeans and insults you, but you don’t indicate that your wife defends you.
  121. demented
    affected with madness or insanity
    You had me demented.Your father walked every street in Limerick looking for you.
    She appeared demented after the death of her son.
  122. deprecate
    express strong disapproval of; deplore
    निन्दा करना
    The teacher should not deprecate his students efforts
    We deprecated our existing product and switched 100% of our attention to the new idea.
  123. derision
    the act of treating with contempt
    DERISION= उपहास
    Beckham faced months of derision in the press and around English grounds.
  124. detachment
    lack of emotion or interest
  125. deterrent
    something immaterial that interferes with action or progress
    DETERRENT= डराकर रोकने वाला (pr. {Darakar rokane vala} )(Noun)
    Usage:Nuclear deterrent does not necessarily create a sense of security for the people of a nation.

    But the law appears to have failed to act as a deterrent.
  126. detour
    a roundabout road or route
    कहीं जाने के लिए लंबा पथ
    “Like the Middle East,” she says, when the dirty talk takes a detour into politics.
  127. devastate
    cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
    स्तब्ध रह जाना
    Lithgow High School students and teachers were devastated at the loss of a former student, News Corp reported.
  128. deviant
    a person whose behavior does not conform to social norms
    पथभ्रष्ट
    विकृत व्यक्ति
  129. diffident
    showing modest reserve
    शक्की संकोची संशयी
    Silent, waiting for the bell to sound, I remained dazed, diffident, afraid.
  130. discursive
    tending to cover a wide range of subjects
    असंबद्ध
    His films can be dizzyingly discursive, but they are also motivated by a doggedly empirical impulse.
    In addition to its unique discursive style, the genre also has other recognizable attributes.
  131. disparage
    express a negative opinion of
    DISPARAGE= बुराई करना (pr. {buraI karana} )(TransitiveVerb)
    Usage:She disparaged her students efforts.
    I say this not to disparage, but to encourage.
    Patent and Trademark Office said it was “disparaging to Native Americans.”
  132. dissection
    the act of cutting so as to separate into pieces
  133. dissolution
    separation into component parts
    विघटन
    She has also renewed calls for a dissolution of the National Assembly and for new legislative elections.
  134. dizziness
    a reeling sensation; a feeling that you are about to fall
    चक्कर
    Symptoms include a sudden onset of fever, headache, dizziness, and muscle weakness.
  135. dodge
    a quick evasive movement
    टाल जाना
    झटके से चले जाना

    importent word ask someone else
  136. doggedness
    persistent determination
    दृढ़ निश्चय
    “His success is a mix of his on-site training and doggedness
  137. dwelling
    housing that someone is living in
    Palestinian officials put the number of dwellings either destroyed or damaged at more than 120.
  138. egocentric
    limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs
  139. eloquent
    expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
    ELOQUENT= सुवक्ता (pr. {suvakta} )(Adjective)
    Usage:Jawaharlal Nehru was an eloquent speaker .
    The speech is eloquent, I guess, but convinces no one.
  140. endeavor
    attempt by employing effort
    ENDEAVOR= प्रयत्न
    Any clear thinking person should fervently hope they fail in this endeavor.
  141. enigma
    something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
    It’s a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma.
    ENIGMA= गूढ़ प्रश्न (pr. {guRh prashn} )(Noun)
    Usage:Shakespeares character Hamlet has always been an enigma for the readers.
  142. enraged
    marked by extreme anger
    The elder Haskell, 61, said her son became enraged when she told him she had spoken with his ex-wife.
  143. errant
    straying from the right course or from accepted standards
    ERRANT= गुमराह (pr. {gumarah} )(Adjective)
    Usage:Someshwer is an errant father.

    Two Palestinian militants were killed in an airstrike last week, and a young Palestinian girl was killed by an errant rocket attack.
  144. erroneous
    containing or characterized by mistakes
  145. etiquette
    rules governing socially acceptable behavior
  146. evade
    avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing
    EVADE= टाल मटोल करना/टालना (pr. {Tal maTol karana/Talana} )(TransitiveVerb)
    Usage:Party leader managed to evade all difficult questions.
  147. evict
    expel or eject without recourse to legal process
  148. evident
    clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
    EVIDENT= स्पष्ट (pr. {spaShT} )(Adjective)
    Usage:His involvement in the affair is evident from his suspicious behaviour on that day.

    “You just don’t believe that they are concerned, because it is quite evident that they have their own interests.”
  149. execrate
    curse or declare to be evil or anathema
    EXECRATE= शाप देना
    You may loathe, you may execrate, but you cannot deny her…No wine gives fiercer intoxication, no drug more vivid exaltation.”
  150. exhausted
    depleted of energy, force, or strength
  151. exhaustive
    performed comprehensively and completely
  152. exile
    the act of expelling a person from their native land
  153. expeditious
    marked by speed and efficiency
  154. expound
    add details to clarify an idea
    EXPOUND= व्याख्या करना (pr. {vyakhya karana} )(TransitiveVerb)
    Usage:He expounded his theory in the seminar.
  155. extinguish
    put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
  156. exuberant
    joyously unrestrained
    हराभरा उल्लसित
    The exuberant staging and Ms. Balan’s sly performance are the show here.
    At 6,600 feet above sea level, the exuberant beauty of peaks and canyons are in stark contrast to the extreme poverty.
  157. facilitate
    make easier
  158. fad
    an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
    Prediction: The smartwatch might be a fad, but Android Wear is here to stay.
  159. fathom
    a linear unit of measurement for water depth
  160. feral
    wild and menacing
  161. focal
    of or relating to a focus
  162. foe
    an armed adversary
  163. foil
    hinder or prevent, as an effort, plan, or desire
  164. forgo
    do without or cease to hold or adhere to
    परहेज करना refrain, desist.
    He had a peculiar feeling that he should forgo the shopping trip.

    In the wedding reception, we had some ice-cream, then we had gulab-jamun, and some doodh-jalebi, but we were worried about our weight so we decided to forgo the delicious looking kheer.
  165. fortnight
    a period of fourteen consecutive days
  166. foster
    providing nurture though not related by blood or legal ties
  167. frail
    physically weak
  168. fretful
    nervous and unable to relax
  169. futile
    producing no result or effect
  170. futile
    producing no result or effect
  171. gab
    talk profusely
  172. gala
    a lavish public entertainment or celebration
  173. gaunt
    very thin, especially from disease or hunger or cold
  174. gaze
    a long fixed look
  175. genial
    diffusing warmth and friendliness
  176. ghastly
    shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
  177. goggles
    tight-fitting spectacles worn to protect the eyes
  178. grubby
    thickly covered with ingrained dirt
    मैला
    घुन लगा हुआ ( grub also mean घुन so grubby means घुन लगा हुआ )
    She taps her foot on a grubby piece of sheepskin next to the sofa.
  179. gusty
    blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts
    झोंकेदार - gusty winds
    Forecasters say the storms could contain heavy rains and strong, gusty winds that could knock down trees, damage homes or cause power outages.
  180. headstrong
    habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
    अड़ियल
  181. heedless
    marked by or paying little attention
  182. heresy
    a belief that rejects the orthodox tenets of a religion
  183. hindmost
    located farthest to the rear
  184. hoax
    something intended to deceive
  185. hostile
    characterized by enmity or ill will
    The plateau of Tibet is one of the most hostile places people inhabit.
  186. imitation
    copying the actions of someone else
    An imitation of the State of Liberty rose on the square around which they rallied.
  187. immense
    unusually great in size or amount or extent or scope
    Despite the family’s immense wealth, the Rockefellers no longer stand atop America’s financial hierarchy.
  188. imperceptible
    impossible or difficult to sense
  189. impregnable
    incapable of being attacked or tampered with
  190. inception
    an event that is a beginning
  191. incubate
    grow under conditions that promote development
    By giving the brain ‘downtime’ we can improve mental health and allow ideas to incubate.
  192. inducement
    a positive motivational influence
    This inducement can help prosecutors broaden an investigation dramatically.
  193. inflate
    fill with gas or air
  194. inscrutable
    difficult or impossible to understand
  195. intelligible
    capable of being apprehended or understood
  196. interoperability
    the ability to exchange and use information
  197. introspect
    reflect on one's own thoughts and feelings
  198. irksome
    tedious or irritating
  199. jargon
    technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject
  200. juncture
    the shape or manner in which things come together
  201. laceration
    the act of tearing irregularly
  202. laden
    filled with a great quantity
    Militants killed four people Saturday when a car laden with explosives blew up near the parliamentary building in Mogadishu.
  203. lapse
    drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards
    Only three seconds lapsed between the initial bird strike and the helicopter’s crash, investigators said.

    Last month, a safety lapse involving three CDC labs in Atlanta led to the accidental release of live anthrax bacteria.
  204. legislate
    make laws or bills
  205. leisure
    time available for ease and relaxation
  206. linger
    remain present although waning or gradually dying
    LINGER= टिका रहना (pr. {Tika rahana} )(Verb)
    Usage:Her perfume lingered on
  207. lush
    produced or growing in extreme abundance
  208. make-do
    something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency
  209. maroon
    a dark purplish-red to dark brownish-red color
  210. meddle
    intrude in other people's affairs or business
    Neither the U.S.A. nor Russia are "right" to meddle in the affairs of Ukraine or Syria or wherever.
  211. meek
    humble in spirit or manner
  212. methodical
    characterized by orderliness
  213. mischievous
    naughtily or annoyingly playful
  214. misogynist
    a misanthrope who dislikes women in particular
  215. mutilate
    destroy or injure severely
  216. mutiny
    open rebellion against constituted authority
  217. notorious
    known widely and usually unfavorably
  218. nuance
    a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
  219. ogle
    stare or look at, especially with amorous intentions
  220. oppressed
    burdened psychologically or mentally
  221. outpace
    surpass, especially in speed
  222. outwit
    beat through cleverness
  223. overlook
    have a view of something from above
  224. painstaking
    characterized by extreme care and great effort
  225. paltry
    contemptibly small in amount or size
    PALTRY= नगण्य (pr. {nagaNy} )(Adjective)
    These operations made a paltry 1% return on capital last year.
  226. panting
    breathing heavily (as after exertion)
  227. perceive
    become aware of through the senses
    A 2011 study found that men are perceived to be more attractive by heterosexual women when they exhibit emotional displays of pride and shame. Time (Jul 3, 2014)
  228. perish
    pass from physical life
    Many cattle had perished from the water shortages, he said.
  229. phoney
    fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
    PHONEY= पाखंडी
    PHONEY= काल्पनिक (pr. {kalpanik} )(Noun)
    Usage:The story sounds phoney to me.
  230. plunder
    steal goods; take as spoils
  231. pomp
    cheap or pretentious or vain display
    POMP= धूमधाम
    Usage:entered with much eclat in a coach drawn by eight white horses
  232. preamble
    a preliminary introduction, as to a statute or constitution
  233. preposterous
    inviting ridicule
    PREPOSTEROUS= बेतुका
    PREPOSTEROUS= हास्यास्पद
  234. prescribe
    issue commands or orders for
  235. prevalent
    most frequent or common
    Although childhood hunger is most prevalent in developing countries, the U.S. US News (Jun 30, 2014)
    The virus is prevalent on the mainland but is new to Maui.
    Although childhood hunger is most prevalent in developing countries, the U.S.
  236. probe
    an exploratory action or expedition
    PROBE= खोद खोद कर पूछना
    PROBE= जाँच (pr. {jaNach} )(Noun)
    Usage:there was a congressional probe into the scandal
  237. promulgate
    state or announce
  238. prudence
    discretion in practical affairs
  239. quail
    a small game bird
    His heart quailed before the enormous pyramidal shape.
  240. quench
    satisfy, as thirst
  241. ragpicker
    an unskilled person who picks up rags from trash cans and public dumps as a means of livelihood
    An Indian ragpicker in a market in New Delhi. The Guardian (Jan 10, 2013)
    An Indian ragpicker in a market in New Delhi.
  242. raw
    not treated with heat to prepare it for eating
  243. remuneration
    paying for goods or services or to recompense for losses
  244. replete
    filled to satisfaction with food or drink
    REPLETE= भरा पूरा
    Usage:Her house is replete with all modern comforts.
  245. reprehensible
    bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
  246. repulsive
    offensive to the mind or senses
  247. reservoir
    lake used to store water for community use
  248. resile
    spring back; spring away from an impact
  249. resilience
    ability of a material to return to its original shape
  250. resplendent
    having great beauty
  251. resplendent
    having great beauty
  252. retentive
    having the capacity to hold something
  253. reverent
    feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
  254. rift
    a narrow fissure in rock
  255. rowdy
    disturbing the public peace; loud and rough
  256. sagging
    hanging down (as from exhaustion or weakness)
  257. salient
    conspicuous, prominent, or important
  258. savor
    a particular taste or smell, especially an appealing one
  259. scant
    less than the correct or legal or full amount
  260. setback
    an unfortunate happening that thwarts or hinders
  261. shrieked
    uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror
  262. shrivel
    wither, as with a loss of moisture
  263. simper
    smile in an insincere, unnatural, or coy way
  264. sleaze
    tastelessness by virtue of being cheap and vulgar
  265. sly
    marked by skill in deception
  266. smoldering
    showing scarcely suppressed anger
  267. sodden
    wet through and through; thoroughly wet
  268. spiteful
    showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt
  269. stagnant
    not growing or changing; without force or vitality
  270. stale
    lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration
  271. staple
    material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing
    Fireworks are an Independence Day staple for most Americans, but for some veterans returning from combat, the loud blasts and bright lights can be horrifying. Washington Times (Jul 4, 2014)
  272. steep
    having a sharp inclination
  273. stopgap
    something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency
    But our efforts were too little and too late, and could only be a stopgap measure. Long Walk to Freedom
    so-so
  274. subsequent
    following in time or order
  275. suffice
    be adequate, either in quality or quantity
  276. sulk
    be in a huff and display one's displeasure
  277. swallow
    pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
  278. swoon
    pass out from weakness or physical or emotional distress
    SWOON= बेहोश हो जाना
    Usage:She swooned when she heard about her failure in the exam.
  279. synchronous
    occurring or existing at the same time
  280. tardy
    after the expected or usual time
    TARDY= मन्द
    Usage:He shows tardy progress in his work.
  281. taut
    pulled or drawn tight
    Her watchfulness stretched her, made her taut and tense. The God of Small Things
    Clothes are spread on the taut rope.
  282. tenant
    someone who pays rent to use property owned by someone else
  283. tenure
    the term during which some position is held
  284. toil
    work hard
  285. tranquil
    free from disturbance by heavy waves
    It is a tranquil place to do meditation. tranquilly she went on with her work.
  286. transpire
    come about, happen, or occur
    It transpired later that he never conveyed the message to her.
    पता चलना
  287. uncongenial
    not suitable to your tastes or needs
  288. unearth
    recover through digging
  289. unruffled
    free from emotional agitation or nervous tension
  290. unwind
    reverse the twisting of
  291. upbringing
    helping someone grow up to be a member of the community
  292. uplifted
    exalted emotionally especially with pride
  293. upright
    in a vertical position; not sloping
  294. vindictive
    disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
  295. wade
    walk through relatively shallow water
  296. wary
    marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
  297. wrap
    cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
  298. wrath
    intense anger
  299. zodiac
    a circular diagram representing the 12 constellations
Created on Tue Sep 24 14:10:32 EDT 2013 (updated Tue Jul 22 23:35:06 EDT 2014)

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