2. to serve as a memorial to
Ex:The Memorial Day speech became an occasion for Veterans, Politicians and Ministers to commemorate the War – and at first to rehash the atrocities of the enemy.
commemorate
1. to honour one's memory by means of an observation or a ceremony
2. to serve as a memorial to
Ex:The Memorial Day speech became an occasion for Veterans, Politicians and Ministers to commemorate the War – and at first to rehash the atrocities of the enemy.
2. to serve as a memorial to
Ex:The Memorial Day speech became an occasion for Veterans, Politicians and Ministers to commemorate the War – and at first to rehash the atrocities of the enemy.
rectitude
1. righteousness, moral virtue or rightness of conduct or values
2. correctness in procedure or judgement
3. straightness
Ex: The rectitude displayed by him was admired by his followers.
2. correctness in procedure or judgement
3. straightness
Ex: The rectitude displayed by him was admired by his followers.
Gyroscope
1. an instrument or device consisting of a spinning wheel, mounted on a base so that its axis can turn freely in any direction thereby maintaining its orientation without regard to any movement of the base
Ex1: Gyroscopes have several applications one of which is in the auto-pilot navigation system of an aeroplane.
Ex2: Besides swapping out the old camera and science data unit, they will replace Hubble's batteries, gyroscopes and a pointing mechanism.
Ex1: Gyroscopes have several applications one of which is in the auto-pilot navigation system of an aeroplane.
Ex2: Besides swapping out the old camera and science data unit, they will replace Hubble's batteries, gyroscopes and a pointing mechanism.
ravenous
1. voracious, hungry, greedy or famished
2. predatory, avaricious or rapacious
3. eager or greedy for food, gratification or satisfaction.
Ex: His ravenous need to be wealthy destroyed him.
2. predatory, avaricious or rapacious
3. eager or greedy for food, gratification or satisfaction.
Ex: His ravenous need to be wealthy destroyed him.
harlequin
1. (n.) a comic character usu. wearing a mask, tights and holding a wooden sword or magic wand
2. (n.) a buffoon; clown
3. (adj.) variegated with marks; varied in colour or decoration.
Ex: Most children love going to the circus in order to be able to enjoy the antics of harlequins.
2. (n.) a buffoon; clown
3. (adj.) variegated with marks; varied in colour or decoration.
Ex: Most children love going to the circus in order to be able to enjoy the antics of harlequins.
Concoct
1. to prepare by mixing ingredients
2. devise or make up using skill and intelligence
3. contrive or fabricate
Ex: He concocted a sumptuous meal from all the leftovers in the refrigerator.
2. devise or make up using skill and intelligence
3. contrive or fabricate
Ex: He concocted a sumptuous meal from all the leftovers in the refrigerator.
Gourmet
1. (n.) a connoisseur of fine food and drink
2. (adj.) elaborately equipped for the preparation of exotic meals
3. (adj.) pertaining to skilful preparation of fancy foods
Ex1: He is a good gourmet in the movie the Rataouille.
Ex2:A gourmet was engaged to approve of the food for the banquet.
2. (adj.) elaborately equipped for the preparation of exotic meals
3. (adj.) pertaining to skilful preparation of fancy foods
Ex1: He is a good gourmet in the movie the Rataouille.
Ex2:A gourmet was engaged to approve of the food for the banquet.
dereliction
1. delinquency or neglection
2. a state or act of abandoning
3. recession of water resulting in dry land
Ex: Britain's historic farm buildings are under threat from disuse, dereliction and "horror" conversions, English Heritage is warning.
2. a state or act of abandoning
3. recession of water resulting in dry land
Ex: Britain's historic farm buildings are under threat from disuse, dereliction and "horror" conversions, English Heritage is warning.
paraplegic
1. someone who is suffering from paraplegia
2. one who is afflicted by the paralysis of the lower half of the body due to some injury to the spinal cord
Ex: The paraplegic in the hospital refused medication as he did not wish to live any longer.
2. one who is afflicted by the paralysis of the lower half of the body due to some injury to the spinal cord
Ex: The paraplegic in the hospital refused medication as he did not wish to live any longer.
Mace
A club-like armour-breaking weapon with a spiked metal head, used chiefly in the Middle Ages
Ex: Several maces from the middle ages were on display at the museum
Ex: Several maces from the middle ages were on display at the museum
insolvent
1. (adj.) pertaining to bankruptcy
2. (adj.) unable to pay debts
3. (n.) a person who is bankrupt
Ex: The company was declared insolvent as it could not repay its creditors.
2. (adj.) unable to pay debts
3. (n.) a person who is bankrupt
Ex: The company was declared insolvent as it could not repay its creditors.
defer
1. (tr.v.) to postpone, delay or put off for later
2. (tr.v.) to delay a person's induction into military service
3. (intr.v.) to postpone or procrastinate
Ex: He deferred his admission to the university.
2. (tr.v.) to delay a person's induction into military service
3. (intr.v.) to postpone or procrastinate
Ex: He deferred his admission to the university.
sophomoric
1. over-confident, lacking good judgement or immature
2. pertaining to or characteristic of sophomores
Ex: His sophomoric thoughts landed him in trouble.
2. pertaining to or characteristic of sophomores
Ex: His sophomoric thoughts landed him in trouble.
pogrom
an organized massacre of helpless people esp. those of jews
Ex: The holocaust against Jews during world war II was the most ghastly pogrom ever witnessed by mankind.
Ex: The holocaust against Jews during world war II was the most ghastly pogrom ever witnessed by mankind.
Absinthe
Absinthe is a high concentrated made from the medicinal plant known as wormwood. (mostly available in green colour).
Ex: I would rather not go and speak to a man who drank two glasses of absinthe. ( Too dangerous, Don ever attempt a try)
Ex: I would rather not go and speak to a man who drank two glasses of absinthe. ( Too dangerous, Don ever attempt a try)
Retain
Retain (Ant. Relinquish)
Meaning : Possess something
Ex : Even after his mistress scolded him,Tom retained his nature of chasing Jerry :-)
Meaning : Possess something
Ex : Even after his mistress scolded him,Tom retained his nature of chasing Jerry :-)
Relinquish
1)Voluntarily cease to claim.
2) To give up or renounce
Ex: Tom relinquished his rights to kill jerry . (Lucky Jerry and good Tom :-))
2) To give up or renounce
Ex: Tom relinquished his rights to kill jerry . (Lucky Jerry and good Tom :-))
Gentry
1. people who are well-born and well-bred
2. those who are in a class below nobility but are entitled to own large tracts of land and a coat of arms
3. the state of being a gentleman
Ex: Only gentry were allowed into the palace.
2. those who are in a class below nobility but are entitled to own large tracts of land and a coat of arms
3. the state of being a gentleman
Ex: Only gentry were allowed into the palace.
Amphitheater
1. (n.) an oval shaped building having tiers of seats around a central open area or stage
2. (n.) an arena in ancient Rome used for gladiator fights
2. (n.) a stadium
Ex: An ultra modern amphitheatre was being built for the Olympic Games.
2. (n.) an arena in ancient Rome used for gladiator fights
2. (n.) a stadium
Ex: An ultra modern amphitheatre was being built for the Olympic Games.
Decree
1. (n.) an authoritative order that has the force of law
2. (n.) one that is foreordained
3. (tr.v.) to dictate or establish by decree
4. (intr.v.) to ordain
Ex: Decree cannot be ignored.
2. (n.) one that is foreordained
3. (tr.v.) to dictate or establish by decree
4. (intr.v.) to ordain
Ex: Decree cannot be ignored.
intrepid
resolutely fearless; brave; courageous
Ex:
A bold and intrepid spirit is necessary to join the armed forces of our country
Ex:
A bold and intrepid spirit is necessary to join the armed forces of our country
Guise
(n.) Appearance.
Ex: The undercover detective, under the guise of friendship, offered to help the drug runner make a connection.
precipitous
1.Impassably or extremely steep
2.resembling a sheer drop; extremely
Ex: The precipitous cliffs of the North Atlantic coast.
2.resembling a sheer drop; extremely
Ex: The precipitous cliffs of the North Atlantic coast.
decorum
propriety or appropriateness of conduct
Ex: She insisted on decorum being maintained at all times in the office.
Ex: She insisted on decorum being maintained at all times in the office.
lambast
to beat or denounce severely.
Ex: Muslim leaders on the other hand lambasted United States, calling the killing as “illegal” and one which was “without proper judicial trial.”
Ex: Muslim leaders on the other hand lambasted United States, calling the killing as “illegal” and one which was “without proper judicial trial.”
lexicographer
a person who compiles or edits a dictionary
A dedicated lexicographer had compiled a dictionary containing a million words.
A dedicated lexicographer had compiled a dictionary containing a million words.
ineffable
unable to describe in words; indescribable
Ex: The ineffable joy of a woman becoming a mother is well documented in the literature of almost every language
Ex: The ineffable joy of a woman becoming a mother is well documented in the literature of almost every language
congenial
1. pleasing or agreeable in nature
2. friendly or having a pleasant disposition
3. compatible or having similar temperament
Ex: The congenial host saw to it that all his guests were enjoying themselves.
2. friendly or having a pleasant disposition
3. compatible or having similar temperament
Ex: The congenial host saw to it that all his guests were enjoying themselves.
scrimmage
1. (n.) a vigorous struggle
2. (n.) a practice game
3. (intr. v.) to engage in a rough struggle
Ex: Some spectators said that the scrimmage was more like an arena full of battling gladiators.
2. (n.) a practice game
3. (intr. v.) to engage in a rough struggle
Ex: Some spectators said that the scrimmage was more like an arena full of battling gladiators.
dearth
1. scarcity, inadequacy or shortage
2. famine
Ex: There was a dearth of intellectuals in the organization.
2. famine
Ex: There was a dearth of intellectuals in the organization.
sophist
1. a philosopher, thinker or scholar
2. one who is skilled at reasoning or arguing adroitly or speciously
2. one who is skilled at reasoning or arguing adroitly or speciously
| He considered himself to be a sophist |
indigent
1. lacking or in need of basic needs; impoverished
2. one who is in need; a destitute
Ex: The number of indigent people in our country is shocking and outrageous.
2. one who is in need; a destitute
Ex: The number of indigent people in our country is shocking and outrageous.
proletarian
1. a person belonging to the working class of society
2. The poorest class of people
Ex: The merchants always took advantage of the proletarians.
2. The poorest class of people
Ex: The merchants always took advantage of the proletarians.
verbiage
An excess of words used in speech or writing.
The style of expressing oneself in words.
Ex: The lecturer always resorted to fanciful verbiage when attempting to explain a point.
The style of expressing oneself in words.
Ex: The lecturer always resorted to fanciful verbiage when attempting to explain a point.
Rococo
extremely ornate, elaborate, chic or complicated
Ex: The rococo design of her penthouse was appreciated.
Ex: The rococo design of her penthouse was appreciated.
laity
Ordinary people, as distinct from professionals or experts
Ex: The laity do not participate in the papal elections.
Ex: The laity do not participate in the papal elections.
Gastronomy
The practice or art of choosing, cooking, and eating good food
Ex: He said that he was so hungry he would eat anything but if presented with a choice he would prefer Chinese gastronomy
Ex: He said that he was so hungry he would eat anything but if presented with a choice he would prefer Chinese gastronomy
raucous
1. harsh, hoarse, rough or strident
2. rowdy, boisterous, loud or disorderly
Ex: His raucous tone was unpleasant to listen to.
2. rowdy, boisterous, loud or disorderly
Ex: His raucous tone was unpleasant to listen to.
Inculpate
to accuse; charge with fault; blame; incriminate
Ex: Mom inculpated the child because of his naughty behaviour
Ex: Mom inculpated the child because of his naughty behaviour
Taunt
Provoke or challenge (someone) with insulting remarks.
Ex : Students began taunting her about her weight.
Diffident
Modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.
Ex: A diffident girl finds it hard to speak on the stage.
Harmonious
(adj.) Having proportionate and orderly parts.
Ex: The challenge for the new conductor was to mold his musicians' talents into a harmonious orchestra.
Somber
Oppressively solemn or sober in mood; grave, gloomy
Ex: He looked at her with a somber expression
Haughty
(adj.) Proud of oneself and scornful of others.
Ex 1: The haughty ways she displayed her work turned off her peers.
Ex 2: The haughty girl displayed her work as if she were the most prized artist.
Ideology
(n.) Speculation; representative way of thinking
Ex 1: His ideology proved to be faulty.
Ex 2: The ideology of business can be found in the new book.
