1. peasant/ˈpez(ə)nt/:someone who works on another person's farm or on their own small farm
ex:Little did I expect that the millionaire used to be a poor peasant.
2. indifferent (adj.) lacking interest in something, or lacking sympathy with someone
ex:Mary was very angry because her husband is indifferent to her complaints.
3. marginal (adj.) very small
ex:The manager was worried because there was only a marginal increase in sales last month.
4. verba (adj.) using words, or relating to words
ex:Local authorities have given the construction company vebal approval to begin the project.
5. imperial (adj.) relating to an empire
ex:The Forbidden City is a reminder of China's imperial past.
6. distress (n.) a feeling that you have when you are very unhappy, worried, upset
ex:I can tell from Gina's face that she is in distress and badly in need of help.
7. muscular (adj.) very strong and attractive, with muscles that have been developed through exercise
ex:Maria likes men who are tall and muscular. That's why she married Hank.
8. graze (v.) to eat grass growing in a field
ex:The little boy tripped over a stone and grazed his knees.
9. manifestation (n.) evidence that something exists or is present
ex:Elena's painful shyness might be a manifestation of her lack of confidence.
10. loom (n.) to appear as a large shape that is not clear, usually in a threatening way
ex:With another wave of lay-offs looming on the horizon, the staff members are all afraid of losing their jobs.
11. comply (v.)to obey a rule or law, or to do what someone asks you to do
ex:There will be serious consequences if you do not comply with the regulations in this lab.
12. calf (n.) a young cow, its meat is called veal
ex:My calf is sore from climbing the mountain.
13. falter (v.) to stop being effective or making progress
ex:We shall not falter in the face of adversity.
14. kindle (v.) to start a fire by lighting small pieces of wood or paper that will burn easily
ex:At the campground, we kindled a fire and sat in a circle, chatting about nothing in particular.
15. jug (n.) a container from which you pour liquids such as water or milk
ex:The water spilled when I poured it into the jug.
16. bulk (n.) something that is very large, wide, and solid
ex:The bulk of the book is about how to use your money wisely.
17. grove (n.) a group of trees of a particular type, especially trees arranged in lines
ex:They spotted a wild duck hatching in the grove.
18. plow (v.) to turn over the soil before putting seeds into it using a plough
ex:If you want to be a farmer,you have to know how to plow.
19. ultimate (adj.) happening at the end of a process or activity
ex:The ultimate decision regarding whom to hire will be made by the boss.
20. assumption (n.) someting that you consider likely to be true even though no one has toid you directly or even though you have no proof
ex:We too often make assumptions about others based on previous experience.
21. faculty (n.) a department or group of departments in a university
ex:The school is famous for its competent faculty and sound facilities.
22. compel (v.) to force someone to do something, or to get something from someone using force
ex:Kevin's illness compelled him to drop out of school.
23. freight (n.) goods that are carried by vehicles
ex:Air freight is a lot faster but more expensive than sea freight.
24. immune (adj.): not capable of being affected by a disease
25. inevitable (adj.): sure to happen
ex. The captain of archers fidgeted and coughed and rolled his eyes at his men, as if such cupidity and dishonor were an inevitable but minor aspect of the human predicament … —Michael Chabon, New York Times Magazine, 6 May 2007
26. inhale (v.): to breathe in
ex. This medicine can now be inhaled.
27. inspirational (adj.): something that makes someone want to do something or that gives someone an idea about what to do or create : a force or influence that inspires someone
ex. Where does the inspiration for your art come from?
28. interior (n.): located on the inside of something
ex. a large car with lots of interior room
29. landscape (n.): a picture that shows a natural scene of land or the countryside
ex. She likes to paint landscapes.
30. layover (n.): a period of time when you are not traveling in the middle of a journey
ex. <our flight from New York to San Francisco made a layover in Chicago>
31. loophole (n.): an error in the way a law, rule, or contract is written that makes it possible for some people to legally avoid obeying it
ex. She took advantage of a loophole in the tax law.
32. magnificent (adj.): very beautiful or impressive : very great
ex. He gave a magnificent performance.
33. metaphor (n.): a word or phrase for one thing that is used to refer to another thing in order to show or suggest that they are similar
ex. Her poems include many imaginative metaphors.
34. multicultural (adj.): relating to or including many different cultures
35. overpopulate (v.): to populate too densely : furnish or provide with more than the environment or market will bear
36. penetrate (v.): to go through or into something
ex. These bullets can penetrate armor.
37. proactive (adj.): controlling a situation by making things happen or by preparing for possible future problems
ex. A survey was given out to customers so that the company could take proactive steps to improve their service.
38. purser (n.): an officer on a ship whose job is to handle matters relating to money for the passengers and crew and to make sure passengers are comfortable and have what they need
39. quarantine (v.): the period of time during which a person or animal that has a disease or that might have a disease is kept away from others to prevent the disease from spreading
ex. The infected people were put into quarantine.
40. season (v.): to add salt, pepper, spices, etc., to (something) to give it more flavor
ex. You must season the firewood.
41. scrutiny (n.): the act of carefully examining something especially in a critical way : the act of scrutinizing something
ex. I'd never faced that kind of scrutiny before.
42. significant (adj.): very important
ex. There is a significant difference in prices between the two stores.
43. subsidize (v.): to help someone or something pay for the costs of (something)
ex. The state subsidizes housing for low-income families.
44. supersonic (adj.): faster than the speed of sound
45. sustainable (adj.): able to be used without being completely used up or destroyed
ex. <a line of argument that is probably not sustainable in a public forum against skilled debaters>
46. crown (v.)to place a crown or wreath on the head of
ex. She crowned her long and distinguished career by designing the city's beautiful new bridge.
47. legalize (v.)to give legal validity or sanction to
ex. The government has legalized the use of the new drug.
48. conservative (n.) tending or disposed to maintain existing views, conditions, or institutions
ex. She is a liberal Democrat who married a conservative Republican.
49. diagnose (v.)to recognize (as a disease) by signs and symptoms
ex. Thousands of new cases have been diagnosed in the past year.
50. clarify (v.)to free of confusion
ex. The president was forced to clarify his position on the issue.
51. missile (n.)capable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object
ex. These submarines were armed with nuclear missiles.
52. scoop (v.) to pick up quickly or surreptitiously with or as if with a sweep of the hand —often used with up
ex. The city's biggest newspaper got scooped by a weekly paper that released the story a full day before.
53. drill (v.)to fix something in the mind or habit pattern of by repetitive instruction
ex. The farmers drilled wells for water.
54. twist (n.)a thread, yarn, or cord formed by twisting two or more strands together
ex. They were brought together by a strange twist of fate.
55. beverage (n.)a drinkable liquid
ex. Beverages are listed on the back of the menu.
56. habitable (adj.)capable of being lived in
ex. The frigid Arctic is not habitable for amphibians and reptiles—or for humans, either, for that matter.
57. refined (adj.)free from impurities
ex. She has become more refined in her painting technique.
58. bewilder (v.) to cause to lose one's bearings
ex. The change in policy seems to have bewildered many of our customers.
59. cube (n.)the regular solid of six equal square sides
ex. Please get me an ice-cube out of the fridge.
60. entertainer (n.)to keep, hold, or maintain in the mind
ex. They like to entertain their friends at their summer home.
61. instructor (n.)a college teacher below professorial rank
ex. He's a poetry instructor at a local community college.
62. evolve (v.)to produce by natural evolutionary processes
ex. Her company has evolved from a hobby into a thriving company.
63. loan (n.)something lent usually for the borrower's temporary use
ex. He will need more several years to pay off the rest of loan.
64. bilingual (adj.)having or expressed in two languages
ex. Several of the employees are bilingual.
65. estimate (v.)to judge tentatively or approximately the value, worth, or significance of
ex. We need to estimate how much paint we'll need for the job.
66. linguist (n.) a person accomplished in languages
ex. Some linguists believe that half of the world's languages could disappear in the next hundred years if we do not do anything.
67. approximately (adv.) nearly correct or exact
ex. This is the approximate location of the ancient city.
68. epicenter (n.)the part of the earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake
ex. By continually reinventing itself, Las Vegas has managed to remain a national epicenter for entertainment.
69. vibration (n.)vacillation in opinion or action
ex. The vibration of the floor caused by thundering feet in the hallway.
70. seismic of or relating to a vibration on a celestial body
ex. Seismic social changes have occurred.
71. scatter (v.)to cause to separate widely
ex. The wind scattered the pile of leaves.
72. erupt (v.)to burst from limits or restraint
ex. The volcano erupted with tremendous force.
73. tile (n.)a flat or curved piece of fired clay, stone, or concrete used especially for roofs, floors, or walls and often for ornamental work
ex. We installed new tile in the kitchen.
74. elevate (v.)to lift up or make higher
ex. Seeing their son ordained as a priest was one of the most elevating moments in their lives.
75. photovolatic (adj.)of, relating to, or utilizing the generation of a voltage when radiant energy falls on the boundary between dissimilar substances
ex. But the photovoltaic cell offers a solution to the problem of a future energy shortage.
76. inexhaustible (adj.) incapable of being used up
ex. The world's supply of oil is not inexhaustible.
77. telecommunication (n.)communication at a distance
ex. In remote telecommunication units, and in central power stations to produce electricity.
78. exist (v.)to have real being whether material or spiritual
79. astonishing (adj.)causing astonishment
ex. He showed an astonishing lack of concern for others.
80. occur (v.)to come into existence
ex. The event is scheduled to occur at noon tomorrow.
81. microscopic (adj.)an optical instrument consisting of a lens or combination of lenses for making enlarged images of minute objects
ex. At this point, the embryo is a microscopic clump of only 100 cells.
82. trap (v.)something by which one is caught or stopped unawares
ex. The police trapped him into a confession.
83. atmosphere (n.) the gaseous envelope of a celestial body
ex. Meteoroids burn up as they pass through Earth's atmosphere.
84. straightforward (adj.)free from evasiveness or obscurity
ex. Using the computer program is fairly straightforward.
85. pattern (n.) a form or model proposed for imitation
ex. The dishes have a floral pattern around the rim.
86. alternate (adj.)arranged first on one side and then on the other at different levels or points along an axial line
ex. Alternate shades of wood formed a pattern around the window.
87. hailstone (n.)a pellet of hail
ex. There are two theories about how hailstones form.
88. multiple (adj.)consisting of, including, or involving more than one
ex. She made multiple copies of the report.
89. prejudice (n.) preconceived judgment or opinion
ex. We tend to make these kinds of decisions according to our own prejudices.
90. nomination (n.)the act, process, or an instance of nominating
ex. The nominations for the Academy Awards have been announced.
91. portrayal (n.)the act or process or an instance of portraying
ex. His novel presents a moving portrayal of a woman searching for personal fulfillment and happiness.
92. innovative (adj.)characterized by, tending to, or introducing innovations
ex. A creative and innovative young designer.
93. cholesterol (n.)a steroid alcohol C27H45OH that is present in animal cells and body fluids, regulates membrane fluidity, and functions as a precursor molecule in various metabolic pathways and as a constituent of LDL may cause atherosclerosis
ex. Did your doctor check your cholesterol?
94. fictional (adj.)something invented by the imagination or feigned
ex. Most stories about famous outlaws of the Old West are fictions that have little or nothing to do with fact.
95. enrich (v.)to make rich or richer especially by the addition or increase of some desirable quality, attribute, or ingredient
ex. They tried to enrich themselves at the expense of the poor.
96. debris (n.)the remains of something broken down or destroyed
ex. Everything was covered by dust and debris.
97. facility (n.)the quality of being easily performed
ex. The facilities are at the end of the corridor.
98. obesity (n.)a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body
ex. Obesity has been linked to a number of health risks, such as heart disease.
99. exaggerate (v.) to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
ex. The book exaggerates the difficulties he faced in starting his career.
100. excursion (n,)a going out or forth
ex. Our weekend excursions have encompassed virtually all parts of our home state.
101. inherit (v.)to receive from an ancestor as a right or title descendible by law at the ancestor's death
ex. Baldness is inherited from the mother's side of the family.
102. liver (n.)a large very vascular glandular organ of vertebrates that secretes bile and causes important changes in many of the substances contained in the blood
ex. Alcohol may cause damage to the liver.
103. stimulating (adj.)to excite to activity or growth or to greater activity
ex. Their discussion stimulated him to research the subject more.
104. deciliter (n.)a unit of capacity equal to 1⁄10 liter
ex. Adults have a high risk of heart attack if their cholesterol level is above 240 milligrams per deciliter of blood.
105. valve (n.)a leaf of a folding or double door
ex. They turned off the main water valve to the house.
106. deposit (v.)to place especially for safekeeping or as a pledge
ex. Your paycheck will be automatically deposited into your account.
107. artery (n.)any of the tubular branching muscular- and elastic-walled vessels that carry blood from the heart through the body
ex. There's an accident on the main artery into town, so I'll be late.
108. practitioner (n.) someone who works in a particular profession, especially medicine or law
ex. He decided to travel against the advice of a medical practitioner.
109. herb (n.)a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities
ex. A dish seasoned with chopped fresh herbs.
110. aerobic (adj.)living, active, or occurring only in the presence of oxygen
ex. Aerobic exercises like running and swimming.
111. distinctive (adj.) easy to recognize because of being different from other people or things of the same type
ex. Good visuals and diagrams are the magazine's most distinctive features.
112. backlash (n.) a strong, negative, and often angry reaction to something that has happened, especially a political or social change
ex. They feared a backlash against the new laws.
113. quote (v.) [intransitive/transitive] to say or write words that someone else has said or written
ex. Can I quote you on that (=repeat exactly what you have said about something)?
114. complimentary (adj.) a complimentary ticket, book, meal, etc. is given to you for free by a person or organization that normally sells them
ex. All guests will receive a complimentary bottle of champagne.
115. lure (v.) to persuade someone to do something by making it look very attractive
ex. The campaign is designed to lure tourists back to the province.
116. halt (n.) a temporary or permanent stop in a process
ex. He has appealed for a halt to the fighting.
117. grant (v.) formal to allow someone to have or do what they want
ex. If permission is granted, they'll start building soon.
118. crank (n.) British informal someone with ideas or behaviour that you think are very strange
ex. Protesters were dismissed as cranks.
119. implement (v.) to make something such as an idea, plan, system, or law start to work and be used
ex. The agreement was signed but its recommendations were never implemented
120. advocate (v.) to publicly support a particular policy or way of doing things
ex. There is no point advocating improved public transport unless we can pay for it.
121. blazing (adj.) [only before noun] burning very strongly
ex. Firefighters surrounded the blazing building.
122. chuckle (v.) to laugh quietly, especially in a private or secret way
ex. As she read her book, she chuckled softly.
123. graphic (adj.) described giving a lot of detail so that you have a clear idea of something, especially something unpleasant
ex. He described the accident in graphic detail.
124. glamour (n.) [uncountable] a special quality that makes a person, place, or situation seem very exciting, attractive, or fashionable
ex. Most other cities cannot rival Hollywood for glamour.
125. verify (v.) to check or to prove that something is true or correct
ex. There was no way to verify his claims.
126. fleeting (adj.) continuing for only a very short time
ex. He made only a fleeting reference to his resignation.
127. disparity (n.) [singular/uncountable] formal a difference between things
ex. There is still a disparity in salaries among people doing the same job.
128. reclaim (v.) to get something back that someone has taken from you
ex. His ambition is to reclaim the world championship title.
129. tyranny (n.) [countable/uncountable] a government that treats people in a cruel and unfair way, using force to control them
ex. The people will rise up to free themselves from tyranny.
130. paranoid (adj.) worrying that people do not like you and are trying to harm you, although you have no proof of this
ex. They're obviously paranoid about somebody copying their products.
131. pitfall (n.) a problem that is likely to happen in a particular situation
ex. She was well aware of the potential pitfalls of running a business.
132. charade (n.) an attempt to pretend that a situation is good or satisfactory, when in fact it is not
ex. I wish they'd drop this pathetic charade of pretending nothing's the matter.
133. lug (v.) to carry or move something with difficulty because it is very heavy
ex. She lugged his bag out into the hall.
134. aggravating (adj.) mainly spoken annoying
ex. It's really aggravating – she says she'll call, and then she doesn't.
135. perverse (adj.) determined to behave in an unreasonable way, especially by doing the opposite of what is expected or wanted
ex. It is simply perverse to refuse a perfectly safe treatment.
136. glamorous---romance and excitement
ex. The famous fashion model is always wearing glamorous clothes.
137. relic---an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
ex. Archaeologists spend most of their careers looking for ancient relics.
138. unify---become one
ex. The general did his best to unify the split army.
139. boast---speaking of yourself in superlatives
ex. The fancy hotal boasts two restaurants,a spa,and a bollion.
140. intact---undamaged in any way
ex. He dropped his glasses on the ground,but they were still intack.
141. legacy---a gift of personal property by will
ex. Herbal medicine is one of the precious cultural legacies from our ancestors.
142. subordinate---an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
ex. Tom is subordinate to Amy and must meet her demands.
143. replicate---make or do or perform again
ex. The musicians attempted to replicate the essence of the classcial performance.
144. ritual---the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
ex. All the boys in this tribe have to go through a special ritual to become men.
145. arouse---call forth emotions, feelings, and responses
ex. My sister’s bulging handbag aroused my curiosity.
146. pregnancy---the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus
ex. Women are advised not to fly on planes during the latter stages of a pregnancy.
147. manufacture---put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
ex. The company manufactures cars and exports them to other countries.
148. deprivation---the disadvantage that results from losing something
ex. Prisons are not allowed to deprive prisoners of basic human needs like food and water.
149. burden---an onerous or difficult concern
ex. The young man decided to earn a living by himself, so he wouldn’t be a burden to his parents.
150. expectant---in an advanced stage of pregnancy
ex. An expectant mother should eat food that will be good for both her and her baby.
151. virtue---the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
ex. Honesty and compassion are two virtues that everyone should develop.
152. exploit---use or manipulate to one's advantage
ex. The planet’s natural resources are being exploited.
153. inspiration---arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
ex. The inspiration for this painting came from the artist’s childhood.
154. integrity---an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
ex. A man of integrity always tells the truth and stands up for what he believes in.
155. peril---a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
ex. The explorers encountered many perils on their journey to the lost city
156. solidify---make solid or more solid
ex. The two companies signed a contract to solidify their partnership.
157. randomly---in a random manner
ex. He got on the empty train and randomly chose a seat.
158. engrossed---giving or marked by complete attention to
ex. I was so engrossed in the novel that I completely lost track of time.
159. refine---improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
ex. The cooking instructor is helping his students to refine their cutting techniques.
160. fanatic---a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm
ex. He is a film fanatic,and his film collection includes thousands of movies.
161. geothermal(adj.)of, relating to, or utilizing the heat of the earth's interior
ex. It's called geothermal energy.
162. observe(v.)to conform one's action or practice to
ex. He observed two children playing with marbles on the street corner.
163. finance (v.)to raise or provide funds or capital for
ex. The study was financed by a government grant.
164. seismology(n.)a science that deals with earthquakes and with artificially produced vibrations of the earth
ex. Seismology is the study of earthquakes, and a seismologist is a scientist who observes earthquakes.
165. unhygienic (adj.)having or showing bad hygiene
ex. For hygienic reasons, restaurants should wash silverware and drinking glasses more than once.
166. reluctant (adj.) feeling or showing aversion, hesitation, or unwillingness
ex. He might agree but seems reluctant to admit it.
167. cave (v.)to form a cave in or under
ex. The top of the car was caved in by the impact.
168. supervise (v.)superintend, oversee
ex. The builder supervised the construction of the house.
169. institution[͵ɪnstəˋtjuʃən](n.)a significant practice, relationship, or organization in a society or culture
ex. The play has become something of an institution on Broadway.
170. refrigerate (v.)to make or keep cold or cool; specifically : to freeze or chill (as food) for preservation
ex. Refrigerate the cake after you frost it so that the frosting doesn't melt.
171. meanwhile (n.) during the intervening time
ex. She spent four years studying for her law degree. Meanwhile, she continued to work at the bank.
172. specialist (n.) one who specializes in a particular occupation, practice, or branch of learning
ex. She consulted a marketing specialist when she decided to go into business.
173. penalty (n.) the suffering in person, rights, or property that is annexed by law or judicial decision to the commission of a crime or public offense
ex. They allowed him to pay back the money without a penalty.
174. electoral (n.) the habit or practice of keeping secrets or maintaining privacy or concealment
ex. The electoral system in this country should be changed.
175. encourage (v.) to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope
ex. He claims the new regulations will encourage people to invest.
176. ballot (n.) a small ball used in secret voting
ex. They cast their votes in a secret ballot.
177. immigrant (n.) a person who comes to a country to take up permanent residence
ex. Millions of immigrants came to America from Europe in the 19th century.
178. scold (v.) obsolete : to quarrel noisily
ex. He can be a bit of a scold sometimes.
179. patron (n.) a person chosen, named, or honored as a special guardian, protector, or supporter
ex. The wealthy philanthropist is one of the city's most generous patrons of its symphony orchestra.
180. traumatic (adj.) an injury (as a wound) to living tissue caused by an extrinsic agent
ex. She never fully recovered from the traumas she suffered during her childhood.
181. epidemic an outbreak of disease that spreads quickly and affects many individuals at the same time : an outbreak of epidemic disease
ex. Buying goods on the installment plan has become epidemic in recent years.
182. session (n.) a meeting or series of meetings of a body
ex. Her health insurance will cover 12 one-hour sessions of therapy per year.
183. seniority (n.) a privileged status attained by length of continuous service
ex. He has worked here longer than I have, so he has seniority over me.
184. supreme (adj.) highest in rank or authority
ex. The board has supreme authority over such issues.
185. swine[swaɪn]any of various stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous artiodactyl mammals (family Suidae) with a thick bristly skin and a long flexible snout
ex. You really are a swine—you have no sense of decency at all!
186. antibiotics tending to prevent, inhibit, or destroy life
ex. Some people want antibiotics whenever they get sick.
187. maliciously having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone
ex. The neighborhood chatterbox has again been spreading malicious gossip.
188. expel to force to leave
ex. The club may expel members who do not follow the rules.
189. symptom subjective evidence of disease or physical disturbance; broadly
ex. A fever is a symptom of illness.
190. contagious exciting similar emotions or conduct in others
ex. I have a cold and I'm still contagious.
191. general(adj.) involving, applicable to, or affecting the whole
ex. She began her talk with some general observations about the state of the industry.
192. advancement(n.) promotion or elevation to a higher rank or position
ex. A motor inside the camera is used for advancement of the film.
193. beam (n.)a long piece of heavy often squared timber suitable for use in construction
ex. We saw the beams from their flashlights.
194. skyscraper(n.) a very tall building
ex. The skyscrapers block our view.
195. overlook(v.) to look over
ex. The detective overlooked an important clue.
196. tile(n.) written material introduced into a motion picture or television program to give credits, explain an action, or represent dialogue
ex. What was the title of that book you were reading last week?
197. horizontal(adj.) parallel to, in the plane of, or operating in a plane parallel to the horizon or to a baseline
ex. Today many languages like Arabic and Hebrew are written horizontally from the right to the left.
198. smudge(v.) to rub, daub, or wipe in a smeary manner
ex. Don't smudge the picture with your dirty hands!
199. stutter (v.) to speak with involuntary disruption or blocking of speech (as by spasmodic repetition or prolongation of vocal sounds)
ex. I used to stutter when I was a child.
200. combat a fight or contest between individuals or groups
ex. Some of these soldiers have never seen combat.
201. adjust(v.) to bring to a more satisfactory state
ex. The car is easier to drive since the clutch was adjusted.
202. broad(adj.) having ample extent from side to side or between limits
ex. There was broad agreement on the new government.
203. hemisphere(n.) a half of the celestial sphere as divided into two halves by the horizon, the celestial equator, or the ecliptic
ex. A tumor in the right cerebral hemisphere.
204. preference(n.) the power or opportunity of choosing
ex. When it comes to music, everyone has their own preferences.
205. apparent (adj.) open to view
ex. From the beginning, it was apparent that she was not an ordinary child.
206. snore (v.) to breathe during sleep with a rough hoarse noise due to vibration of the soft palate
ex. He soon fell asleep and began to snore.
207. sore (adj.) causing pain or distress
ex. The discussion touched on a sore spot.
208. grind (v.) to reduce to powder or small fragments by friction
ex. The steel grinds to a sharp edge.
209. adolescent (n.) one that is in the state of adolescence
ex. Their children are now adolescents.
210. concentrate (v.) to bring or direct toward a common center or objective
ex. The sauce should be simmered for a few minutes to concentrate its flavors.
211. relief (n.) a payment made by a male feudal tenant to his lord on succeeding to an inherited estate
ex. Much to everyone's relief, the airplane took off without any problems.
212. disjoint (v.) having no elements in common
ex. The author deliberately disjoints his narrative in favor of a more impressionistic account of the war.
213. perspire (v.) to emit matter through the skin; specifically : to secrete and emit perspiration
ex. I was nervous and could feel myself start to perspire.
214. telecommunication (n.) communication at a distance
ex. In remote telecommunication units, and in central power stations to produce electricity.
215. blank (adj.) appearing or causing to appear dazed, confounded, or nonplussed
ex. A book with blank pages.
216. inexhaustible (adj.) incapable of being used up
ex. The world's supply of oil is not inexhaustible.
217. photovolatic (adj.) of, relating to, or utilizing the generation of a voltage when radiant energy falls on the boundary between dissimilar substances
ex. But the photovoltaic cell offers a solution to the problem of a future energy shortage.
218. miserable being in a pitiable state of distress or unhappiness
ex. My boss is making my life thoroughly miserable with her constant demands and criticism.
219. inject to introduce into something forcefully
ex. She told a few jokes to inject a little humor into her speech.
220. vaccination the scar left by vaccinating
ex.Vaccination against smallpox.
221. complex (adj.) a group of obviously related units of which the degree and nature of the relationship is imperfectly known
ex. She has a complex about her appearance.
222. element(n.) any of the four substances air, water, fire, and earth formerly believed to compose the physical universe
ex. Water is composed of the elements hydrogen and oxygen.
223. science fiction (n.) fiction dealing principally with the impact of actual or imagined science on society or individuals or having a scientific factor as an essential orienting component
ex. Time travel exists only in the realm of science fiction.
224. balance (n.) an instrument for weighing
ex. She had trouble keeping her balance as the boat rocked back and forth.
225. remote (adj.) separated by an interval or space greater than usual
ex. She enjoys reading about remote lands.
226. colony (n.) a body of people living in a new territory but retaining ties with the parent state
ex. Massachusetts was one of the original 13 British coloniesthat later became the United States.
227. paneling(n.) decorative wood panels so joined
exx. Advance cooling systems and glass paneling mean buildings can stay cool even in desert or tropical condition.
228. damper(n.) a dulling or deadening influence
ex. The pianist used the damper pedal on the piano for the quiet passages.
229. exactly(adv.) in a manner or measure or to a degree or number that strictly conforms to a fact or condition
ex. The levers need to be exactly positioned.
230. addition (n.) a part added (as to a building or residential section)
ex.The children learned addition and subtraction.
231. permit(v.) to consent to expressly or formally
ex. When we arrived at customs we realized we had more than the permitted number of items.
232. envisage (v.) to view or regard in a certain way
ex. I envisage a day when proper health care will be available to everyone.
233. ratio(n.) the indicated quotient of two mathematical expressions
ex. What is the length-to-width ratio?
234. carbon dioxide (n.) a heavy colorless gas CO2 that does not support combustion, dissolves in water to form carbonic acid
ex. As they create more carbon dioxide by burning fuel, and as they pollute the oceans and the air.
235. satellite(n. a hired agent or obsequious follower
ex. Satellites help meteorologists predict the weather.
236. solar(adj.) of, derived from, relating to, or caused by the sun
ex. They accurately predicted solar eclipses.
237. physicist (n.) a person skilled in natural science
ex. Physicists are still interested in magnetism.
238. create (v.) to bring into existence
ex. Several new government programs were created while she was governor.
239. initial (adj.) of or relating to the beginning
ex. You've resolved my initial complaint, but now I have a new question.
240. scheme (n.) a mathematical or astronomical diagram
ex. The company has a new scheme for insurance coverage.
241.shanty (adj.) a small crudely built dwelling or shelter usually of wood
ex. Lived just off the beach in a crude shanty.
242. billion (n.) a number equal to 1,000 million
ex. We could see a billion stars in the sky.
243. sewage (n.) a tool used by metalworkers for shaping their work by holding it on the work or the work on it and striking with a hammer or sledge
ex. They will lack basic services like water, electricity and sewage.
244. aspect (n.) a position facing a particular direction
ex. He has the aspect of a man used to giving orders and seeing them obeyed.
245. lot (n.) a portion of land
ex. They own the house on the corner lot.
246. turbine (n.) a rotary engine actuated by the reaction or impulse or both of a current of fluid (as water, steam, or air) subject to pressure and usually made with a series of curved vanes on a central rotating spindle
ex. There will also be large wind farms, with huge wind turbines to make the most of wind power.
247. squat (n.) to cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground
ex. He squatted behind the bush to avoid being seen.
248. accommodate (v.) to provide with something desired, needed, or suited
ex. Over 600 people can be accommodated on the cruise ship.
249. migrate (v.) to move from one country, place, or locality to another
ex. Thousands of workers migrate to this area each summer.
250. reality (n.) the quality or state of being real
ex. The reality is that we can't afford to buy a house.
251. insidious: something that is insidious is dangerous because it seems to be harmless or not important but in fact causes harm or damage
ex. the insidious growth of decay
252. initiative: the ability to decide in an independent way what to do and when to do it
ex. Mr. Hills showed initiative and bravery when dealing with a dangerous situation.
253. transpire: to happen
ex. Let's wait and see what transpires.
254. asphalt[ˋæsfɔlt](n.)a dark bituminous substance that is found in natural beds and is also obtained as a residue in petroleum refining and that consists chiefly of hydrocarbons
ex. These things do not heat up like concrete and asphalt.
255. release[rɪˋlis](v.)to set free from restraint, confinement, or servitude
ex. There is a lot of controversy over whether or not wolves should be released into the park.
256. jersey: knitted cloth
ex. She came down dressed in a black jersey dress.
257. gloom: the feeling of having no hope
ex. a time of high unemployment and economic gloom.
258. bewilderment: a feeling of being extremely confused
ex. in bewilderment: He stared at us in complete bewilderment.
259. tumble: used about large amounts of other things that move
ex. Great white clouds tumbled over the mountain peaks above us.
260. illusion: a false or wrong belief or idea
ex. Many people still have the illusion that full employment is possible.
261. diminish: to make something become less
ex. The delay may well have diminished the impact of their campaign.
262. abrupt: sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant way
ex. Our friendship came to an abrupt end.
263. occult: magic or supernatural forces and events, and related practices
ex. an interest in the occult
264. mist: a mass of small drops of water in the air close to the ground
ex. The early morning mist was clearing to reveal a glorious day.
265. possess: to have a quality or ability
ex. Kate is a woman who possesses a rare intelligence.
266. yacht: a large expensive boat that is used for racing or sailingex.
267. disarray: a situation in which people are very confused or things are not organized, especially because something unexpected has happened
ex. The committee was in complete disarray.
268. strain: pressure caused by a difficult situation
ex. This war will put a great strain on the economy.
269. monogram: a design using the first letter of each of someone's names, usually sewn onto clothing or decorating an object
ex. a silver fork with her monogram
270. hydroplane: a fast boat that travels on the surface of the water
ex.
271. corrugated: corrugated materials have been shaped into parallel folds
ex. a corrugated tin roof
272. illogical: illogical behavior, feelings, or actions seem strange because you cannot give good reasons for them
ex. She felt illogical guilt after her father died.
273. illicit: an illicit relationship, activity, or situation is one that people do not approve of
ex. an illicit relationship with a married man
274. interagency : between or involving two or more government departments or other agencies
ex. an interagency meeting
275. interactive: involving people communicating with each other and reacting to each other
ex. A child's development is an interactive process.
276. interbreed : if different types of animals interbreed, or if you interbreed them, they produce young animals that are a mixture of the two types
ex.
277. meretricious: seeming to be good, useful, or important but not really having any value at all
ex. The girl thought her outfit was flattering, when in actuality it was meretricious.
278. contemptuous: showing that you do not respect someone or something at all
ex. He gave a contemptuous laugh.
279. overwhelm: to affect someone's emotions in a very powerful way
ex. We were overwhelmed by the sacrifices they had made.
280. grotesque: unreasonable, or offensive
ex. He called the original broadcast a grotesque distortion.
281. Intriguing (adj.) very interesting because of being unusual or mysterious
Ex. Judy thought the story was intriguing, and she wished it would have a sequel.
282. Gambit (n.) something that you do or say that is intended to achieve an advantage and usually involves taking a risk
Ex. For the opening gambit at his magic show, Chad called up a volunteer from the audience.
283. Mandatory (adj.) required by a law or rule
Ex. The commercial pilot had a mandatory health check twice a year.
284. Grassroots (adj.) not adapted from or added to an existing facility or operation : totally new <a grassroots refinery>
Ex. Grassroots support propelled the politician to victory in the election.
285. Holistic (adj.) dealing with or treating the whole of something or someone and not just a part
Ex. Holistic medicine attempts to treat both the mind and the body.
286. Propaganda (n.) ideas or statements that are often false or exaggerated and that are spread in order to help a cause, a political leader, a government, etc.
Ex. Political propaganda can be seen everywhere during election campaigns.
287. Automated (adj.) operated by machines or computers, in order to reduce the amount of work done by humans and the time taken to do the work.
Ex. Since the highway toll system is going to be fully automated, there will not be people working in toll booths anymore.
288. Speculation (n.) ideas or guesses about something that is not known
Ex. News of the candidate’s affair launched much speculation that he would drop out of the election.
289. Testimony (n.) something that someone says especially in a court of law while formally promising to tell the truth
Ex. The defendant’s testimony sounded convincing, so the jury found him not guilty.
290. Fumble (v.) to feel around awkwardly, especially with your hands
Ex. I fumbled for the light switch in the dark room.
291. Counterpart (n.) someone or something that has the same job or purpose as another
Ex. Canada’s dollar reached a four-month high versus its U.S. counterpart as prices of commodities rose.
292. Entrepreneur (n.) a person who starts a business and is willing to risk loss in order to make money
Ex. A lot of planning and effort is needed to be a successful entrepreneur.
293. Incentive (n.) something that encourages a person to do something or to work harder
Ex. Many companies receive tax incentives for developing green technology.
294. Innovation (n.) the act or process of introducing new ideas, devices, or methods
Ex. The tech company’s name has become synonyms with innovation.
295. Insolvent (adj.) not having enough money to pay debts
Ex. The company was later declared insolvent.
296. Leverage (n.) influence or power used to achieve a desired result
Ex. Through leverage and heavy borrowing, the business quickly amassed a fortune.
297. Monetary (adj.) of or relating to money/ of or relating to the money in a country's economy
Ex. The country reformed its monetary policy and was rewarded with several years of economic growth.
298. Predecessor (n.) a person who had a job or position before someone else/ something that comes before something else
Ex. The gothic novel is the predecessor to modern horror fiction.
299. Privatization (n.) to remove (something) from government control and place it in private control or ownership
Ex. The union was against the privatization of the company.
300. Prosecute (v.) to work as a lawyer to try to prove a case against someone accused of a crime/ to continue to do (something) : to proceed with (something)
Ex. The government prosecutes all suspected cases of tax fraud.
301. Instrumental (adj.) very important in helping or causing something to happen or be done
Ex. Several celebrations were instrumental in raising awareness about famine relief.
302. Peninsula (n.) a piece of land that is almost entirely surrounded by water and is attached to a larger land area
Ex. The Korean Peninsula is hit by several typhoons each season.
303. Antiseptic (adj.) a substance that prevents infection in a wound by killing bacteria
Ex. Put some antiseptic cream on that wound or it will get infected.
304. Dynamic (adj.) having or showing a lot of energy
Ex. The company offers a dynamic work environment.
305. Venture (n.) a new activity, project, business, etc., that typically involves risk
Ex. Even though it was a risk, the company decided to fund Jason’s new venture.
306. Arduous (adj.) difficult and tiring, or needing a great deal of effort
Ex. The magnificent view from the top of the mountain made the arduous climb worth the effort.
307. Imperative (adj.) very important
Ex. The doctor told Greg it was imperative that he take all the dosages of medicine so he recovers fully.
308. Reticence (n.) unwillingness to speak about one's thoughts or feelings
Ex. Jim's reticence about his past is understandable. His chilhood was hard and he doesn't like to talk about it.
309. Ameliorate (v.) to make (something, such as a problem) better, less painful, etc.
Ex. This medicine should help ameliorate the pain.
310. Dilute (v.) to make (a liquid) thinner or less strong by adding water or another liquid
Ex. You can dilute the medicine with water.
311. Agrarian (adj.) relating to or involving farming or farmers
Ex. A town founded in 1811 as an agrarian community.
312. ferocious (adj.) violent and able to cause serious damage or injury
ex. The ferocious winds seemed about to tear the ship to pieces.
313. liable (adj.) legally responsible for causing damage or injury, so that you have to pay something.
314. Enigmatic (adj.) mysterious and difficult to understand
Ex. The discovery of the abandoned ship in mid ocean remains one of the most enigmatic episodes in seafaring history.
315. denizen (n.) someone or something that lives in a particular place or goes there often
ex. In this country children of denizen go to school free.
316. vacuous (adj.) completely lacking in intelligence or serious thought.
ex. Male models are not always so vacuous as they are made out to be.
317. imperial (adj.) relating to an empire
ex:The Forbidden City is a reminder of China's imperial past.
318. frontier (n.) a border between two countries, especially one with official points where people or vehicles cross
ex:The government set up a checkpoint on the frontier.
319. daffodil/ˈdæfədɪl/:a tall yellow flower with a center shaped like a cup that grows in the spring
ex:Daffodils are among the first flowers to bloom in spring.
320. institution (n.) a large organization such as a bank, hospital, uviversity, or prison
ex:Universities are institutions of knowledge and learning.
321. blizzard:storms with wind and snow
ex:Scott also had the bad luck of having extremely bad weather---days of blizzards and strong winds.
322. starlet:a young woman actor who wants to become a star
ex:Yet amid the throng of guests, starlets and champagne waiters, their host would appear oddly aloof.
323. estate:area of buildings
ex:She lives in a tower block on an estate in London.
324. meteorology:the scientific study of weather
ex:They gathered information about ocean currents and meteorology.
325. assess: to make a judgment about (something)
ex. After the hurricane, officials assessed the town's need for aid.
326. annihilate: to destroy (something or someone) completely
ex. The enemy troops were annihilated.
327. analogous: similar in some way
ex. I could not think of an analogous situation.
328. attain: to accomplish or achieve (something) : to succeed in getting or doing (something)
ex. She refused to let the injury keep her from attaining her goal of being in the Olympics.
329. polish: to make (something) smooth and shiny by rubbing it
ex. He spent the summer polishing his math skills.
330. grid: a metal frame with bars running across it that is used to cover an opening
ex. The students plotted points on a grid.
331. hysterical: behaving in an uncontrolled way because you are extremely excited, afraid, or upset
ex. She wasn't hysterical, just crying.
332. prototype: an original or first model of something from which other forms are copied or developed
ex. They tested the prototype of the car.
333. validateto grant official sanction to by marking <validated her passport>
ex. The court validated the contract.
334. acquaintance: someone who is known but who is not a close friend
ex. She ran into an old acquaintance at the grocery store.
335. controversial: relating to or causing much discussion, disagreement, or argument : likely to produce controversy
ex. Abortion is a highly controversial subject.
336. devastate: to destroy much or most of (something) : to cause great damage or harm to (something)
ex. The flood devastated the town.
337. highlight: something (such as an event or a detail) that is very interesting, exciting, or important : the best part of something
ex. I missed the game, but I saw the highlights on the evening news.
338. frothy: enjoyable but not serious or important
ex. His new movie is a frothy romantic comedy.
339. restore: to cause a particular situation to exist again, especially a positive one
ex. By Sunday, electricity had been restored.
340. conceal: to hide something so that it cannot be found
ex. The letters had been concealed under a mattress.
341. intrude: to become involved in a situation in a way that is not welcome to other people, for example by getting involved in their private lives
ex. I was very concerned about her, but I didn't want to intrude.
342. cease: to stop happening or continuing
ex. Conversation ceased when she entered the room.
343. endure: to suffer something difficult or unpleasant in a patient way over a long period
ex. He endured solitude and torture for months at a time.
344. recline: to lie or lean in a comfortable position with your back supported by something
ex. The tired girl reclined on the couch.
345. mantelpiece: a shelf above the opening of a fireplace
ex. You will find the letter on the mantelpiece.
346. distraught: extremely worried, upset, or confused
ex. She was distraught with worry.
347. abortive: not finished and therefore not successful
ex. an abortive takeover bid by the larger company
348. shrubbery: an area in a yard or park where shrubs are planted
ex. The voice seemed to be coming from the shrubbery.
349. suppress: to stop an activity, especially by making laws or by using your authority
ex. State monopolies had suppressed all forms of economic competition.
350. rag: clothes that are old, torn, and dirty
ex. The little girl was dressed in rags.
351. render: to provide a service, or to give help to someone or something
ex. We are sincerely grateful to everyone who has rendered assistance to the victims of the earthquake.
352. gaudy: brightly colored and ugly, or of bad quality
ex. She wore a gaudy costume to the party.
353. elemental: powerful and basic, especially because of being connected with the forces of nature
ex. the elemental presence of the landscape
354. profound: used about very strong feelings, especially negative ones
ex. Most of the divorced parents we interviewed said they had experienced guilt and a profound sense of failure
355. rowdy: noisy and causing trouble
ex. a gang of rowdy kids
356. hydroplane: a fast boat that travels on the surface of the water
ex.
357. centrist: not extreme in your political beliefs
ex.
358. convey: to communicate ideas or feelings indirectly
ex. These results will enable us at least to convey a sense of progress.
359. vanish: to disappear in a sudden and mysterious way
ex. One moment she was there, the next she had vanished.
360. absurd: completely stupid, unreasonable, or impossible to believe
ex. She makes the most absurd claims about her past achievements.
361. wire: a long thin piece of metal like a thread
ex. The sticks were tied in bundles with wire.
362. bizarre: strange and difficult to explain
ex. bizarre behavior
363. tumultuous: noisy and excited
ex. When the war was over, there was a tumultuous parade in London.
364. detachment: a feeling of not being involved with someone or something in a close or emotional way
ex. She observed their argument with a sense of detachment.
365. audible: loud enough for people to hear
ex. The sound of a door opening was clearly audible.
366. dismount: to get off something such as a horse or bicycle
ex. The knight dismounted his opponent.
367. discordant: not matching other things and therefore strange or unpleasant
ex. discordant opinions
368. patron: someone who uses a particular restaurant, bar, or other business
ex. This parking lot is for the use of patrons only.
369. indignant: angry because of an unfair situation or someone's unfair behavior
ex. He is indignant at her words.
370. involuntary: an involuntary movement, sound, or reaction is made suddenly and in a way that you cannot control
ex. an involuntary gasp/shiver/twitch
371. dangle: if you dangle something, or if it dangles, it hangs or swings without anything stopping it
ex. A single light bulb dangled from the ceiling.
372. incessant: continuing for a long time without stopping in a way that is annoying
ex. incessant crying
373. amputate: to remove someone's arm, leg, hand, finger, or toe in a medical operation
ex.
374. apparition: a strange image or creature that someone sees
ex. She claimed to have seen the apparition of her dead husband.
375. horn: one of the hard pointed parts that usually grow in a pair on the heads of some animals, for example cows or goats. The horns on a deer are called antlers.
ex. The handle of this knife is made of horn.
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