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Annex C

DICTIONARY

(A)

Words

Meanings

Abhor

Regard with disgust and hatred.

Ablaze

Filled with anger or another strong emotion. very brightly

Coloured or lighted.

Abominable

Very bad; terrible. causing moral revulsion.

Abrogate

Repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement).

Abrupt

Sudden and unexpected.

Accentuate

Make more noticeable or prominent.

Acquaint

Make someone aware of or familiar with.

Acquiescence

The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.

Adamant

Refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.

Adequate

Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.

Adhere

Believe in and follow the practices of. Stick fast to (a surface or substance).

Adorn

Make more beautiful or attractive.

Adversary

One’s opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

Adversely

In a way that prevents success or development; harmfully or unfavourably.

Adversity

a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Aesthetic

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty. A set of principles underlying the work of a particular artist or Artistic movement.

Affluent

 Having a great deal of money; wealthy. flowing freely or in Great quantity.

Akin

Of similar character.

Albeit

Though.

Allude

Mention without discussing at length. Suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at.

Ambiguity

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.

Ambitions

A strong desire to do or achieve something.

Amenity

A desirable or useful feature or facility of a building or place.

Amid

Surrounded by; in the middle of.

Amiss

Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.

Analogy

A comparison between one thing and another, typically for The purpose of explanation or clarification.

Anthropoid

A higher primate, especially an ape or apeman.

Anthropomorphism

the attribution of human characteristics or behaviour to God, animal, or object.

Antiquity

The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.

Ape

A large primate that lacks a tail, including the gorilla,

 Chimpanzees, orangutan, and gibbons.

Apostatic

survival of individual prey animals that are different (through mutation) from their species

Apostle

a vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a Particular  policy, idea, or cause.

Apparent

Seeming real or true, but not necessarily so.

Aptly

in a manner that is appropriate or suitable in the Circumstances.

Ardent

Very enthusiastic or passionate.

Arena

A place or scene of activity, debate, or conflict.

Ascend

Go up or climb.

Ascertain

Find (something) out for certain; make sure of.

Ascribe

Regard something as being due to (a cause).

Assay

Determine the content or quality of (a metal or ore).

Assert

Behave or speak in a confident and forceful manner.

Astonish

surprise or impress (someone) greatly

Atone

Make amends or reparation.

Attribute

a quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent Part of someone or something.

Avalanche

a sudden arrival or occurrence of something in Overwhelming quantities.

Aversion

A strong dislike or disinclination.

Awe

A feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.

 

(B)

Words

Meanings

Bane

A cause of great distress or annoyance.

Befall

(Especially of something bad) happen to (someone).

Beget

(Especially of a man) bring (a child) into existence by

The process of reproduction. Cause; bring about.

Benign

Gentle and kind.

Bestow

Put (something) in a specified place.

Bestrew

Cover or partly cover (a surface) with scattered objects. (Of objects) lie scattered over (a surface).

Bewilderment

A feeling of being perplexed and confused.

Bewitch

Cast a spell over. Enchant and delight (someone).

Blasphemy

the action or offence of speaking sacrilegiously about

God or sacred things; profane talk.

Bliss

Reach a state of perfect happiness, oblivious of everything Else.

Blunt

(Of a person or remark) uncompromisingly forthright. (of a Cutting implement) not having a sharp edge or point. a Hollowed-out cigar filled with cannabis.

Boastful

Showing excessive pride and self-satisfaction in one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.

Bounty

a sum paid for killing or capturing a person or animal. a sum Paid by the state to encourage trade.

Bray

Peak or laugh loudly and harshly. utter a bray.

Bruno

In German the meaning of the nameBruno is: From the Old German 'brun' meaning brown.

 

(C)

Words

Meanings

Calamity

an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a

disaster.

Calumniate

Make false and defamatory statements about.

Catachresis

a semantic misuse or error

Cataclysm

A large-scale and violent event in the natural world.  A Sudden violent

political or social upheaval.

Cellestial

Belonging or relating to heaven. Positioned in or relating to

The sky or outer space as observed in astronomy.

Certitude

Absolute certainty or conviction that something is the case.

Chaff

The husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing or threshing.

Worthless things; rubbish.

Cherish

Protect and care for (someone) lovingly. keep (a hope or Ambition) in one's mind. Hold (something) dear.

Chisel

a long-bladed hand tool with a bevelled cutting edge and a handle

which is struck with a hammer or mallet, used to cut or shape wood, stone, or metal.

Clay

a stiff, sticky fine-grained earth that can be moulded when wet, and is dried and baked to make bricks, pottery, and Ceramics.

Clergy

the body of all people ordained for religious duties,

Climax

the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; The

culmination.

Cling

Hold on tightly to.

Cloister

A covered walk in a convent, monastery, college, or cathedral, typically with a colonnade open to a quadrangle on one side. Seclude or shut Up in a convent or monastery.

Coagulate

Cause (a fluid) to change to a solid or semi-solid state.

Cognizant

Having knowledge or awareness.

Cohabit

Live together and have a sexual relationship without being married. Coexist.

Collision

An instance of one moving object or person striking violently Against another.

Colloquy

A gathering for discussion of theological questions.

Colossal

Extremely large or great.

Commemoration

A ceremony or celebration in which a person or event is remembered.

Conceal

Prevent (something) from being known; keep secret.

Conceivable

Capable of being imagined or grasped mentally.

Confess

admit that one has committed a crime or done something wrong.

Confined

(Of a space) restricted in area or volume; cramped.

Conflagration

an extensive fire which destroys a great deal of land or property.

Conjecture

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

Conjure

Cause (a spirit or ghost) to appear by means of a magic Ritual.

Implore (someone) to do something.

Conspicuous

Clearly visible. Attracting notice or attention.

Contemplate

Look thoughtfully for a long time at. Think deeply and at length.

Contemporary

a person or thing living or existing at the same time as another.

Contempt

Disregard for something that should be considered.

Contend

Struggle to surmount (a difficulty).  assert something as a position in

an argument.

Contradiction

a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another.

Controversy

Prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion.

Conviction

A firmly held belief or opinion.

Convulse

suffer violent involuntary contraction of the muscles, throw (a country) into violent social or political upheaval.

Copiously

in large quantities.

Coterie

a small group of people with shared interests or tastes, especially one that is exclusive of other people

Countenance

Admit as acceptable or possible. Support or approval. a person's face or facial expression.

Counterpart

a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as

another person or thing in a different place or situation.

Covetous

having or showing a great desire to possess something belonging to Someone else.

Cubit

an ancient measure of length, approximately equal to the length of a forearm.

Culminate

Reach a climax or point of highest development.

Cult

a person or thing that is popular or fashionable among a Particular group or section of society. a system of religious veneration and devotion directed towards a particular figure  or object.

Curiosity

A strong desire to know or learn something.

 

(D)

Words

Meanings

Dart

An act of running somewhere suddenly and rapidly. a small pointed missile that can be thrown or fired.

Dawn

the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.

Daze

(especially of an emotional or physical shock) make (someone) unable to think or react properly.

Dazzle

Brightness that blinds someone temporarily.

Deceit

the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or

misrepresenting the truth.

Deck

a floor of a ship, especially the upper, open level extending for the full

length of the vessel.

Decree

Order (something) by decree.

Defy

Openly resist or refuse to obey. appear to be challenging (someone) to do

 or prove something.

Deliberate

Done consciously and intentionally. careful and unhurried.

Delicate

Easily broken or damaged; fragile. very fine in texture or structure; of

intricate workmanship or quality.

Delude

Make (someone) believe something that is not true.

Denial

The action of denying something.

Denizen

A person, animal, or plant that lives or is found in a particular place.

Deplorable

Deserving strong condemnation; completely unacceptable.

Deprive

Prevent (a person or place) from having or using something.

Descry

Catch sight of.

Desist

Stop doing something; cease or abstain.

Deviate

Depart from an established course.

Devout

Having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment. totally committed

to a cause or belief.

Dexterity

Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.

Diametrical

(of opposites) complete; absolute. of or along a diameter.

Diminish

Cause to seem less impressive or valuable. make or become less.

Din

A loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.  learn or remember an idea by

constant repetition.

Dint

A dent or hollow in a surface.

Disavow

Deny any responsibility or support for.

Discreet

Careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment.

Discrepancy

an illogical or surprising lack of compatibility or similarity between two or

more facts.

Discriminate

make an unjust or prejudicial distinction in the treatment of different

categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, sex, or age.

Dismal

A mood of gloom or depression.

Dismay

Concern and distress caused by something unexpected.

Disparage

Regard or represent as being of little worth.

Dispense

Distribute or provide (a service or information) to a number of people.

Manage without or get rid of.

Disposition

the way in which something is placed or arranged, especially in relation to

other things. a person's inherent qualities of mind and character.

Disrupt

interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or

problem. Drastically alter or destroy the structure of.

Dissension

Disagreement that leads to discord.

Distress

Extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.

Doctrines

A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or

other group. a stated principle of government policy, mainly in foreign or military affairs.

Dominion

Sovereignty or control. The territory of a sovereign or government.

Doom

Death, destruction, or some other terrible fate.

Dread

Anticipate with great apprehension or fear. Regard with great awe or

reverence.

Dumb

Temporarily unable or unwilling to speak.

Dungeon

A strong underground prison cell, especially in a castle.

Dwarf

Seem small or insignificant in comparison.

Dwell

Live in or at a specified place.

 

(E)

Words

Meanings

Ebriate

Make (someone) free from drunk situation; toxicate.

Eccentric

Unconventional and slightly strange.

Egregious

Outstandingly bad; shocking.

Embellish

Make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.

Embrace

Hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection.

Emulate

Match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.

Endeavour

Try hard to do or achieve something. An attempt to achieve a goal.

Endorse

Declare one's public approval or support of.

Endow

Give or bequeath an income or property to (a person or institution).

Provide with a quality, ability, or asset.

Engrossment

The final version of a legal document, especially a deed or statute.

entail

Involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence.

 limit the inheritance of (property) over a number of generations so that

ownership remains within a particular family or group.

entropy

A thermodynamic quantity representing the unavailability of a system's thermal energy for conversion into mechanical work, often interpreted as the degree of disorder or randomness in the system.

Envisage

Form a mental picture of (something not yet existing or known).

Envy

Desire to have a quality, possession, or other desirable thing belonging to (someone else).

Epoch

A particular period of time in history or a person's life.

Err

Be mistaken or incorrect; make a mistake.

Erroneous

Wrong; incorrect.

Esoteric

intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.

Essence

an extract or concentrate obtained from a plant or other matter and used for flavouring or scent.

Evasive

tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.

Evince

Reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling); indicate.

Exactitude

the quality or an instance of being exact : exactness

Exalted

Of a person or their rank or status) at a high or powerful level. of a noble, elevated, or lofty nature.

Exhort

Strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.

Exorable

An executor (of a will).

Expound

Present and explain (a theory or idea) in detail.

Expunge

Obliterate or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant).

Extraneous

Irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.

Exultant

Triumphantly happy.

Exulted

Show or feel triumphant elation or jubilation.

 

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Words

Meanings

Fabled

Famous, especially by reputation.

Facet

One side of something many-sided, a particular aspect or feature of

something.

Faint

Feeling weak and dizzy and close to losing consciousness.

Falsity

The fact of being untrue, incorrect, or insincere.

Fathom

Understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought. Measure the depth of (water).

Feast

An annual religious celebration.

Feigned

Simulated or pretended; insincere.

Fetter

Confine or restrict (someone). restrain with chains or manacles, typically

around the ankles.

Fiercely

In a savagely violent or aggressive powerful and destructive manner

manner.

Fissure

A state of incompatibility or disagreement. split or crack (something) to form

 a long, narrow opening.

Flaw

A mark, blemish, or other imperfection which mars a substance or object.

Fling

Throw or hurl forcefully. A short period of enjoyment or wild behaviour.

Forelock

A lock of hair growing just above the forehead.

Forestall

Act in advance of (someone) in order to prevent them from doing something.

Fortuitous

Happening by chance rather than intention.

Foster

Encourage the development of (something, especially something desirable).

Fragment

A small part broken off or separated from something.

Frailty

The condition of being weak and delicate.

Frost

A deposit of small white ice crystals formed on the ground or other surfaces when the temperature falls below freezing.

Frown

A facial expression or look characterized by a furrowing of one's brows.

 Indicating disapproval, displeasure, or concentration.

(G)

 

Words

Meanings

Gaze

Look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought.

Generous

Showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is

strictly necessary or expected.

Gibberish

Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing; nonsense.

Glaring

Giving out or reflecting a strong or dazzling light.

Glimmer

Shine faintly with a wavering light.

Glimpse

A momentary or partial view.

Gordian

Pertaining to Gordius, ancient king of Phrygia, who tied a knot (the Gordian 

knot) that, according to prophecy, was to be undone only by the person who

 was to rule Asia, and that was cut, rather than untied, by Alexander the

Great. ... Resembling theGordian knot in intricacy.

Grandeur

Splendour and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style.

Grasp

A firm holds or grip.

Grave

A hole dug in the ground to receive a coffin or dead body, typically marked by a stone or mound.

Grieve

Feel intense sorrow.

Grim

Unattractive or forbidding.

Groan

 Make a low creaking sound when pressure or weight is applied. make a

deep inarticulate sound conveying pain, despair, pleasure, etc.

Groat

Any of various medieval European coins, in particular an English silver coin worth four old pence, issued between 1351 and 1662.

Grovell

Lie or crawl abjectly on the ground with one's face downwards. act

obsequiously in order to obtain forgiveness or favour.

Gusto

Enjoyment and enthusiasm in doing something.

 

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Words

Meanings

Habitual

Doing something constantly or regularly.

Hailing

Pellets of frozen rain which fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds.

Haphazard

Lacking any obvious principle of organization.

Harbinger

A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.

Harness

A set of straps and fittings by which a horse or other draught animal is

fastened to a cart, plough, etc. and is controlled by its driver.

Hasten

Be quick to do something.

Hasty

done with excessive speed or urgency; hurried.

Heap

An untidy collection of objects placed haphazardly on top of each other.

Heel

The back part of the human foot below the ankle. The part of the palm of the hand next to the wrist.

herd

A large group of animals, especially hoofed mammals, that live together or are kept together as livestock.

Heterodoxy

Heterodoxy in a religious sense means "any opinions or doctrines at

Variance with an official or orthodox position". Under this definition, 

heterodoxy is similar to unorthodoxy, while the adjective "heterodox"

could be applied to a dissident.

Hindrance

a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or

someone.

Hiss

A sharp sibilant sound.

Hither

To or towards this place. Situated on this side.

Hitherto

Until now or until the point in time under discussion.

Honk

The cry of a wild goose.

Hose

A flexible tube conveying water, used chiefly for watering plants and in

firefighting.

Hostile

Showing or feeling opposition or dislike; unfriendly. Opposed.

Hovel

A small squalid or simply constructed dwelling.

Humble

Cause (someone) to feel less important or proud. having or showing a

modest or low estimate of one's importance.

Hurl

Throw or impel (someone or something) with great force.

Hypocrites

Behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case.

Hypotheses

A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited

evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

 

(I)

Words

Meanings

Idolatry

The worship of idols.

Illusion

An instance of a wrong or misinterpreted perception of a sensory

experience.

Immaculate

Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy.

Immense

Extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.

Impetious

Acting or done quickly and without thought or care.

Impious

Showing a lack of respect for God or religion.

Incandescent

Emitting light as a result of being heated.

Inclination

A person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way;

a disposition.

Incumbent

necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

Inebriate

Make (someone) drunk; intoxicate. drunk; intoxicated.

Inexorable

Impossible to stop or prevent.

inference

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

Infidel

A person who has no religion or whose religion is not that of the majority.

Ingenious

(Of a person) clever, original, and inventive. (Of a machine or idea)

cleverly and originally devised and well suited to its purpose.

Inimical

Tending to obstruct or harm. Unfriendly; hostile.

Innumerable

Too many to be counted (often used hyperbolically).

Inquisition

A period of prolonged and intensive questioning.

Insidiously

In a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

Intense

Of extreme force, degree, or strength.

Intercessor

A person who intervenes on behalf of another, especially by prayer.

Intervene

Take part in something so as to prevent or alter a result or course of

events. occur in the time between events.

Intoxicate

(of alcoholic drink or a drug) cause (someone) to lose control of their

faculties or behaviour.

Intrinsic

Belonging naturally; essential.

Intrude

Put oneself deliberately into a place or situation where one is unwelcome or uninvited.

Irksome

Irritating; annoying.

Isolate

Cause (a person or place) to be or remain alone or apart from others.

 identify (something) and examine or deal with it separately.

 

 (J)

Words

Meanings

Jugular

Of the neck or throat.

Jumble

An untidy collection or pile of things.

 

(K)

Words

Meanings

Ken

One’s range of knowledge or understanding.

Kinfolk

A group of people related by blood.

Knot

A fastening made by looping a piece of string, rope, or something similar on

itself and tightening it.

 

(L)

Words

Meanings

Labyrinth

A complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to

 find one's way; a maze.

Lament

A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.

Lash

Strike or beat with a whip or stick.

Lavish

Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious.

Legitmately

In a way that conforms to the law or to rules.

Lest

With the intention of preventing (something undesirable); to avoid the risk of.

Leviathan

A thing that is very large or powerful, especially an organization or vehicle.

Liberal

Willing to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one's own;

Open to new ideas.

Lodge

Make or become firmly fixed or embedded in a place. a branch or meeting

place of an organization

Lofty

Thick and resilient. of imposing height.

Lull

Make (someone) feel deceptively secure or confident.

Lustre

A gentle sheen or soft glow. A thin coating containing unoxidized metal

which gives an iridescent glaze to ceramics.

Luxury

a state of great comfort or elegance, especially when involving great

expense.

 

(M)

Words

Meanings

Manifestation

An event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something

abstract or theoretical.

Manifesto

A public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party or candidate.

Mansion

A large block of flats.

Mar

Impair the quality or appearance of; spoil.

Meagre

Lacking in quantity or quality.

medieval

Relating to the Middle Ages.

Mediocre

of only average quality; not very good.

Merchandize

Promote or publicize (an idea or person).

Mere

Used to emphasize how small or insignificant someone or something is.

Mingle

Mix or cause to mix together.

Misnomer

a wrong or inaccurate use of a name or term.

Modesty

The quality or state of being unassuming in the estimation of one's

abilities.

Mortal

Causing or liable to cause death; fatal.

Mount

Climb up (stairs, a hill, or other rising surface).

Multitude

The mass of ordinary people without power or influence.

 

(N)

Words

Meanings

Nefarious

(Typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.

Niche

A comfortable or suitable position in life or employment.

Nigh

Almost. Near.

Notoriety

The state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed.

 

(O)

Words

Meanings

Oblige

Make (someone) legally or morally bound to do something.

Oblivious

Not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.

Obscure

Not clearly expressed or easily understood.

Occult

Mystical, supernatural, or magical powers, practices, or phenomena.

Odious

Extremely unpleasant; repulsive.

Omnipotent

Having unlimited power. great power and influence.

Omnipresent

Widely or constantly encountered; widespread. present everywhere

at the same time.

Omniscient

Knowing everything.

Opporbium

Public disgrace arising from shameful conduct.

Ordain

Make (someone) a priest or minister; confer holy orders on.

Ordeal

A very unpleasant and prolonged experience.

Ordinance

An authoritative order. a religious rite.

Ornament

Make (something) look more attractive by adding decorative items.

Orthodox

following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules

or beliefs of a religion, philosophy, or practice

Ostrich

A person who refuses to face reality or accept facts. A flightless

swift-running African bird with a long neck, long legs, and two toes

on each foot.

Outrage

an extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation.

 

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Words

Meanings

Pagoda

A Hindu or Buddhist temple, typically in the form of a many-tiered tower.an ornamental imitation of a Hindu or Buddhist pagoda

Panegyrize

Speak or write in praise of; praise highly in speech or writing.

Papal

Relating to a pope or to the papacy.

Paradox

A seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated may prove to be well founded or true.

Parage

equality of condition, blood, or dignity; specifically : equality between persons one of whom holds a part of a fee of the other,

Paramount

More important than anything else; supreme.

Pardon

The action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offence.

Partake

Join in (an activity).

Patronage

The power to control appointments to office or the right to privileges.

Pearl

A person or thing of great worth. a hard, lustrous spherical mass, 

Peculiar

Different to what is normal or expected; strange.

Peer

Look with difficulty or concentration at someone or something.

Pell-Mell

In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.

penetrate

Go into or through (something), especially with force or effort.

Penitent

Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant.

Penmanship

The art or skill of writing by hand.

Percedent

An earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.

Percept

An object of perception; something that is perceived.

Perdition

Complete and utter ruin. A state of eternal punishment and damnation into which a sinful and unrepentant person passes after death.

Perish

Die, especially in a violent or sudden way. Lose its normal qualities; rot or decay.

Perpetual

Never ending or changing. occurring repeatedly; so frequent as to seem endless and uninterrupted.

Perplexity

Inability to deal with or understand something. An entangled state.

Perspicuous

Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.

Pervasiveness

The quality of spreading widely or being present throughout an area or a group of people.

Petrified

So frightened that one is unable to move; terrified.

Piercing

Having or showing shrewdness or keen intelligence.

Pinnacle

The most successful point; the culmination.

Pious

Devoutly religious.

Pity

The feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the sufferings and misfortunes of others.

Plebeian

Of or belonging to the commoners of ancient Rome.

pomp

Ceremony and splendid display.

Ponder

Think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.

Portent

An exceptional or wonderful person or thing. A sign or warning that a momentous or calamitous event is likely to happen.

Postulate

Suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a

basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.

Prank

A practical joke or mischievous act.

Precarious

Dependent on chance; uncertain. Dangerously likely to fall or collapse.

Precede

Come before in order, time or position.

Precise

Used to emphasize that one is referring to an exact and particular thing.

Prelate

A bishop or other high ecclesiastical dignitary.

Presume

Be arrogant or impertinent enough to do something.

Presumption

An idea that is taken to be true on the basis of probability.

Prevalent

Widespread in a particular area or at a particular time.

Primeval

Of the earliest time in history.

Primitive

Very basic or unsophisticated in terms of comfort, convenience, or

efficiency.

Priory

A small monastery or nunnery that is governed by a prior or prioress.

Probability

The extent to which something is likely to happen or be the case.

Probe

A thorough investigation into a crime or other matter.

Procure

Obtain (something), especially with care or effort.

Prodigious

Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.

Prone

Likely or liable to suffer from, do, or experience something unpleasant or regrettable.

Pronouncement

A formal or authoritative announcement or declaration.

Prostration

The state of being extremely weak or subservient. extreme physical weakness or emotional exhaustion.

Provident

Making or indicative of timely preparation for the future.

Provision

The action of providing or supplying something for use.

Ptolemic

Relating to the Greek astronomer Ptolemy or his theories.

Puny

Small and weak.

Purport

Appear to be or do something, especially falsely.

 

(Q)

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Quaint

Attractively unusual or old-fashioned.

 

(R)

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Rage

Violent uncontrollable anger. a vehement desire or passion.

Rare

Not occurring very often.

Realm

A field or domain of activity or interest.

Reap

Cut or gather (a crop or harvest).

Recant

say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, especially one

considered heretical.

Receptacle

A hollow object used to contain something.

Reckoning

The action or process of calculating or estimating something. The

 avenging or punishing of past mistakes or misdeeds.

Recompense

Make amends to (someone) for loss or harm suffered; compensate.

Refrain

Stop oneself from doing something.

Refute

Prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.

Rejoice

Feel or show great joy or delight.

Remonstrances

A forcefully reproachful protest.

Renaissance

A revival of or renewed interest in something.

Repent

feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one's wrongdoing or sin.

Repudiate

Refuse to accept; reject.

Repulsive

Arousing intense distaste or disgust. relating to repulsion between

physical objects.

Respite

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

Resurrection

The rising of the dead at the Last Judgement.

Retaliate

Make an attack in return for a similar attack.

Retrogress

Go back to an earlier state, typically a worse one.

Revival

an improvement in the condition, strength, or fortunes of someone or Something.

Rift

A crack, split, or breaks in something.

Ritual

A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order.

Rival

a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or

for superiority in the same field of activity.

 

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Sagacious

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; wise or shrewd.

Sans

Without.

Sceptic

A person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions.

Scourg

An instrument of punishment. , causes great trouble or suffering.

Scripture

the sacred writings of a religion

Scruple

a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or

Propriety of a course of action , a unit of weight equal to 20 grains,

used by apothecaries.

Scrutiny

Critical observation or examination.

Sear

Burn or scorch the surface of (something) with a sudden, intense heat.

Segregate

Set apart from the rest or from each other; isolate or divide.

Seldom

not often; rarely.

Semen

The male reproductive fluid, containing spermatozoa in suspension.

Sequel

Something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event.

Serenity

The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

Shackle

A pair of fetters connected together by a chain, used to fasten a

prisoner's wrists or ankles together.

Shamble

A state of total disorder. a butcher's slaughterhouse

Sheer

Nothing other than; unmitigated (used for emphasis).

Shrivel

Cause to feel worthless or insignificant. lose momentum, will, or desire. wrinkle and contract or cause to wrinkle and contract, especially due to loss of moisture.

Shudder

Shake or vibrate deeply. tremble convulsively, typically as a result of

fear or revulsion.

Sigh

emit a long, deep audible breath expressing sadness, relief, tiredness,

or similar.

Simpleton

A foolish or gullible person.

Skeptic

An ancient or modern philosopher who denies the possibility of knowledge, or even rational belief, in some sphere.

Slender

 Barely sufficient in amount or basis. Gracefully thin.

Slime

An unpleasantly thick and slippery liquid substance.

Sluggish

Lacking energy or alertness. slow-moving or inactive. slow to respond or make progress.

Sojourn

Stay somewhere temporarily.

Solitary

Done or existing alone.

Somber

Having or conveying a feeling of deep seriousness and sadness.

Sonnet

A poem of fourteen lines using any of a number of formal rhyme schemes, in English typically having ten syllables per line.

Spacious

Having ample space.

Spectator

a person who watches at a show, game, or other event.

Speculate

Form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence.

Splendid

Magnificent; very impressive. excellent; very good.

Spoil

Diminish or destroy the value or quality of.

Sportive

Playful; light-hearted. Relating to, interested in, or good at sport.

Startling

Very surprising, astonishing, or remarkable.

Stature

Importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement. a person's

natural height.

Steadfast

Resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.

Stigma

a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person.

Strangle

squeeze or constrict the neck of (a person or animal), especially so as to cause death.

Strata

Plural of stratum

Stratum

A layer or a series of layers of rock in the ground.

Strip

Remove all coverings from. leave bare of accessories or fittings.

Strive

Make great efforts to achieve or obtain something. Struggle or fight

vigorously.

Strumm

Play (a guitar or similar instrument) by sweeping the thumb or a plectrum up or down across the strings.

Strut

a rod or bar forming part of a framework and designed to resist

compression.

Subjugate

Bring under domination or control, especially by conquest. make someone or something subordinate to.

Sublime

Of very great excellence or beauty.

Substantial

Of considerable importance, size, or worth.

Subtle

Making use of clever and indirect methods to achieve something.

Succumb

Fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force.

Superficial

Existing or occurring at or on the surface.

Superfluous

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

Surmise

Suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.

Surpass

Exceed; be greater than. be better than.

Surreptitous

Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.

Sustenance

The maintaining of someone or something in life or existence.

Swine

A contemptible or unpleasant person. A pig.

Synagogue

A building in which Jews meet for religious worship or instruction.

 

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Taint

Contaminate or pollute (something).

Tantalus

a stand in which spirit decanters may be locked up though still Visible.

Tarry

Stay longer than intended; delay leaving a place.

Tawny

An orange-brown or yellowish-brown colour.

Tempered

Having a specified temper or disposition.

Tempt

have an urge or inclination to do something.

Tenaciously

With a firm hold of something; closely.

Tendency

an inclination towards a particular characteristic or type of Behaviour.

Tentatively

Subject to further confirmation; not definitely.

Thither

To or towards that place.

Threshold

The maximum level of radiation or a concentration of a substance

considered to be acceptable or safe.

Throne

A ceremonial chair for a sovereign, bishop, or similar figure.

Titter

A short, half-suppressed laugh; giggle.

Topsy turvy

A state of utter confusion.

Torment

Severe physical or mental suffering.

Trammel

Restrictions or impediments to freedom of action.

Transgress

go beyond the limits of (what is morally, socially, or legally Acceptable).

Transient

Lasting only for a short time; impermanent.

Transitory

Not permanent.

Traverse

Move back and forth or sideways.

Tread

Walk in a specified way.

Tremondous

Very great in amount, scale, or intensity.

Tribulation

A cause/state of great trouble or suffering.

Tribunal

A body established to settle certain types of dispute.

Trident

a three-pronged spear, especially as an attribute of Poseidon (Neptune) or Britannia

Triumphant

Having won a battle or contest; victorious.

Trivial

Of little value or importance.

Trumpet

Proclaim widely or loudly.

Tyranny

Cruel and oppressive government or rule.

Tyrant

A cruel and oppressive ruler.

 

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Upheaval

A violent or sudden change or disruption to something.

Usurp

Take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.

Utter

Complete; absolute.

 

(V)

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Vacuity

Lack of thought or intelligence; empty-headedness.

Vague

Of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.

Vehemence

Great forcefulness or intensity of feeling or expression.

Veil

A piece of fine material worn by women to protect or conceal the face.

Vesture

Clothing; dress.

Vex

Make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters.

Vigilant

Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Vigorous

Strong, healthy, and full of energy.

Vile

Extremely unpleasant.

Vindictive

Having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge.

Violate

Break or fail to comply with (a rule or formal agreement).

Virtue

Behavior showing high moral standards.

Vista

A mental view of a succession of remembered or anticipated events.

Vivid

Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.

Votary

a devoted follower, adherent, or advocate of someone or something

Vouchsafe

Reveal or disclose (information).

Voyage

A long journey involving travel by sea or in space.

 

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Wayfarer

A person who travels on foot.

Whip

A strip of leather or length of cord fastened to a handle, used for flogging or beating a person or for urging on an animal.

Wicked

Evil or morally wrong.

Wilderness

A neglected or abandoned area.

Wither

Fall into decay or decline.

Woe

great sorrow or distress

Womb

The organ in the lower body of a woman or female mammal where offspring are conceived and in which they gestate before birth; the uterus.

Wretch

An unfortunate or unhappy person.

Wrought

Made or fashioned in the specified way.

 

 

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yeardstick

A measuring rod a yard long, typically divided into inches.

 

(Z)

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Zeal

Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.

 

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