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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Words Related to Restaurants ................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Words Related to Travelling........................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Declining Invitation Gracefully................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Describing Advantages and Disadvantages .................................................................................................................................... 7
Games and Sports .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Importance of English ....................................................................................................................................................................................10
A Zoo .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Examinations .......................................................................................................................................................................................................14
All That Glitters Is Not Gold .......................................................................................................................................................................15
Co-education .......................................................................................................................................................................................................17
A Library..................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
Cell phones............................................................................................................................................................................................................21
We Live In Deeds Not In Years ................................................................................................................................................................22
Moral Education ................................................................................................................................................................................................24
Failures Are the Pillars of Success .........................................................................................................................................................25
Fashion.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
Superstitions ........................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Pleasures of Reading .....................................................................................................................................................................................30
City Life ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................31
Tourism in India ..................................................................................................................................................................................................33
Indian Villages .....................................................................................................................................................................................................34

The Joint Family System ..............................................................................................................................................................................36
WORDS RELATED TO RESTAURANTS
Yesterday, we went to a restaurant to celebrate a system in the background. I noticed some people
birthday of one of my friends. The restaurant had a were from my hometown. I felt quite nostalgic.
pleasant ambiance. There was a good lighting
The staff was also very gracious. Variety was
available in the food as various cuisines were
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available over there. The food we ordered was However, we had a grievance because there was
really delectable. The restaurant less space for parking.
offered complimentary cake at the end.
WORDS WITH MEANING AND ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES
AMBIANCE CUISINES
Meaning: The character and atmosphere of a place. Meaning: The practice or manner of preparing food.
Example: Example:
1. The seating area of the hall has 1. The menu covers various cuisines.
good ambiance. 2. There are some shops with
2. The reason for choosing the hotel was its ethnic cuisines such as Italian and Japanese
nice ambiance. food.
NOSTALGIC Synonyms: Foods, Tables, Menus, Cookeries
Meaning: Missing familiar things or persons DELECTABLE
Example: Meaning: Extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
1. Students living in hostels often Example

feel nostalgic.
1. The dessert offered was delectable.
2. I feel nostalgic when I see photos of my
2. Food at his birthday party was delectable.
childhood.
Synonyms: Delicious, Pleasant, Tasty, Delightful,

Synonyms: Lonely, Lonesome, Sentimental,
Enjoyable
Homesick, Regretful
COMPLIMENTARY
GRACIOUS
Meaning: Something that costs nothing

Meaning: Courteous, Kind, Pleasant
Example
Example
1. Hotels usually give complimentary coupons

1. His gestures were very gracious.
to attract people.
2. Employees of your company are gracious.
2. Beverages offered were complimentary.
Synonyms: polite, Friendly, Amiable
Synonyms: Free, Without Any Charges
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GRIEVANCE 1. A portal was launched to file grievances.

2. He was not willing to listen to grievances of
Meaning: Complaint
the public.
Example
Synonyms: Complaint, Objection
WORDS RELATED TO TRAVELLING
A couple of years ago, I visited Shimla with my tried delectable desserts offered by these shops
friends. This is the most wonderful trip of my life. before visiting an adjoining wooden market. Few of
The journey to Shimla itself was very adventurous. my friends purchased souvenirs over there.
We passed through serpentine valleys The next day, we noticed few travel agents were
having tremendous views. We stopped at various offering expeditions to Kufri, which is about 16 km
spots to capture moments. Finally, we reached our from Shimla. Although it was not on our itinerary,
dream destination around midday. After taking a we signed up for a guided tour to Kufri. There we
rest in our hotel for an hour, we went were mesmerized by the beauty of snow covered
for sightseeing. Firstly, we visited the very famous mountains. Several snow games were also available
Mall Road. There were many old traditional over there. After spending the whole day in Kufri, we
buildings of the British Empire. Tourists from all over returned to our hotel in the evening.
the world visit this place. One can easily find various
eating joints on this road. We
Adventurous Meaning: Winding and twisting like a snake

Example
Meaning: Willing to take risks or to try out new
This coil is serpentine in appearance
methods, ideas, or experiences.
He has just completed a three-mile long
Example
journey comprised of serpentine routes.
He is an adventurous traveler.
Synonyms: Intricate, Complex, Tangled
Good travelers are usually adventurous.
Synonyms: Bold, Audacious, Fearless, Brave,
Tremendous
Unafraid
Meaning: Extremely good or impressive; excellent
Serpentine Example
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She is doing a tremendous job. Meaning: A thing that is kept as a reminder of a

His son has made tremendous progress over person, place, or event.
the years. Example
Synonyms: Wonderful, Marvelous, Magnificent, Key chain souvenirs were given out to the
Superb visitors on that day.
This shop now has a wonderful stock of gifts
Sightseeing and souvenirs.
Synonyms: reminder, remembrance, token,
Meaning: The activity of visiting places of interest in
memorial
a particular location.
Example
Expedition
After several hours on a bumpy road, you will
be rewarded with some of the most Meaning: A journey undertaken by a group of
spectacular and memorable sightseeing of people with a particular purpose especially that of
your trip. exploration, research, or war
You should always leave two days extra for Example
sightseeing and shopping. He is courageous enough to undertake an
Synonyms: Tour, Travel, Touring, Excursion, adventurous expedition.
Vacationing Hundreds of companies offer places on
Delectable expeditions to climb the highest peaks in the
world.
Meaning: Extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
Synonyms: Journey, Campaign, Voyage, Excursion
Example
The dessert offered was delectable
Itinerary
Food at his birthday party was delectable.
Synonyms: Delicious, Pleasant, Tasty, Delightful, Meaning: A planned route or journey
Enjoyable Example
His itinerary includes an official trip to Europe.
Adjoining I do not want to change my travel itinerary.
Synonyms: Plan, Program, Course, Route, Agenda
Meaning: next to or joined with
Example
Guided tour
I was in an adjoining room.
We are planning to sell the adjoining land. Meaning: A tour of a place conducted by a guide
Synonyms: Connecting, Adjacent, Neighboring, Example
Bordering Visitors can enjoy a guided tour of the
museum.
Souvenirs You can take a guided tour to see the wildlife.
Mesmerized
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Meaning: Capture the complete attention of I was mesmerized by his melodious voice.
(someone) Synonyms: Capture, Hypnotize, Spellbound
Example
We were mesmerized by his story.
DECLINING INVITATION GRACEFULLY
The vocabulary covered in the article is useful for highly commendable. Your offer was
declining formal invitations. Try to guess the also substantial but I cannot sever the bonds with
highlighted words while reading. my current company due to some reasons. Firstly,
your company is at outskirts of the city due to which
I have received a job offer from your company. I a lot of time would waste in commuting. Moreover, I
would like to express my gratitude for such an offer. am content with my present job as my seniors have
However, I am declining your generous invitation always supported me and fostered my career.
with the deepest regret. I apologize for the inconvenience caused.
I must appreciate the extensive effort made by your

staff in organizing the interview. Their attitude was
Gratitude He declined my request on social networking

site.
Meaning: The quality of being thankful
She declined the coffee.
Examples
Synonyms: turn down, reject
She expressed her gratitude to the committee
for their support
Generous
All farmers expressed a deep sense of
gratitude for the thought given by the club. Meaning: Showing kindness towards others
Synonyms: gratefulness, thankfulness, thanks, Examples
appreciation, recognition She is kind, generous and good-natured.
His family is very generous towards me.
Decline Synonyms: good-natured, kind-hearted, tender-
hearted, warm-hearted
Meaning: Politely refuse
Examples
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Regret You have to sever the bonds with other

companies in order to work with our
Meaning: Feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over
organization.
Examples
Even if he faced a divorce from his wife, he
She immediately regretted her words.
didn't have to sever his relationship with his
I regret I can't come to the party.
children.
Synonyms: be sorry about, feel apologetic about
Synonyms: break off, discontinue, suspend
Extensive
Outskirts
Meaning: Large in amount or scale
Meaning: The outer parts of a town or city
Examples
Examples
An extensive collection of silver
He built a new factory on the outskirts of the
He is doing an extensive research in this field.
city.
Synonyms: comprehensive, thorough, complete,
Our hotel was in a suburb on the outskirts of
exhaustive
the city.
Synonyms: outlying districts, edges, fringes, suburbs
Commendable
Meaning: Deserving praise Commuting

Examples
Meaning: Travel some distance between one's home
Steps taken by them are highly commendable.
and place of work on a regular basis
There is a great interest in the swimming
Examples
competition, which is highly commendable.
Many people spend much of their working
Synonyms: admirable, praiseworthy, laudable
week travelling in cars, trains, etc. commuting
to and from their places of employment.
Substantial
He has been commuting to London on a
Meaning: Of considerable importance, size, or worth weekly basis for four years.
Examples Synonyms: travel to and from work, travel to and
There is a substantial amount of imported fro, travel back and forth
food in this country.
This finding is substantial considering the Content
small size of the sample.
Meaning: In a state of peaceful happiness
Synonyms: considerable, real, significant
Examples
They both are content with each other.
Sever
She looked content and comfortable.
Meaning: Put an end to (a connection or Synonyms: satisfied, pleased
relationship); break off
Examples Foster
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Meaning: Encourage the development I must apologize for disturbing you like this.
Examples We apologize to him for our error.
Online writing workshops, discussion sites, and Synonyms: say sorry, express regret
newsletters also foster a sense of writing Inconvenience
community.
Meaning: Trouble or difficulty
The temple can serve to foster spiritual growth
Examples
and development.
It is going to cause hardship and
Synonyms: encourage, promote, further, stimulate
inconvenience to many people.
We regret the inconvenience caused.
Apologize
Synonyms: trouble, bother, problems, disruption,
Meaning: Feeling something for something that one nuisance
has done wrong
Examples
DESCRIBING ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
Surveillance cameras are ubiquitous these days. is curbed as they have fear of being recorded.
These cameras have obvious benefits. They have Cameras are also economical and unobtrusive.
the potential to reduce crime as they However, there are associated threats. Many people
can deter young offenders and petty criminals. feel cameras invade their privacy. Information can
A temptation of such criminals to commit a crime also be twisted to victimize certain groups.
Surveillance Meaning: Present, appearing, or found everywhere

Examples
Meaning: Close observation, especially of a
Smartphones are ubiquitous these days.
suspected spy or criminal
He is very famous and his work is ubiquitous.
Examples
Synonyms: omnipresent, ever-present, rife
Terrorism has to be fought with knowledge,
with surveillance and intelligence.
Obvious
He is under surveillance by the FBI.
Synonyms: Observations, scrutiny, watch, spying Meaning: Easily perceived or understood; clear, self-
evident, or apparent.
Ubiquitous Examples
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Unemployment has been the most obvious Synonyms: trivial, trifling, minor, small, slight,
cost of the recession. unimportant
I think this will appear obvious to the
audience. Temptation
Synonyms: clear, plain, detectable, observable
Meaning: The desire to do something
Example
Potential
Resist your temptation of eating fast food.
Meaning: Having or showing the capacity It is difficult to resist the temptation of using a
Examples mobile phone during office hours.
The team has a potential to win the match. Synonyms: desire, urge, itch, impulse, inclination
He has the potential to clear an exam.
Synonyms: possible, likely, prospective, future Curb
Meaning: A check or control on something

Deter
Examples
Meaning: Discourage (someone) from doing There is a need to curb negative effects of
something technology.
Examples The government has introduced strict curbs on
The death penalty deters people from the industry.
committing murder. Synonyms: control
A health problem would deter him from
seeking re-election. Economical
Synonyms: put off, discourage, dissuade, scare off
Meaning: Giving good return
Examples
Offender
This car is economical.
Meaning: A person who commits an illegal act. Homemade food is economical as compared
Examples to outside food
This is an institution for young offenders. Synonyms: cheap, inexpensive, low-cost, low-price,
He has an experience of dealing with child low-budget.
offenders.
Synonyms: wrongdoer, criminal, lawbreaker Unobtrusive
Meaning: Not attracting attention.

Petty
Examples
Meaning: Of little importance The government should function in an
Examples unobtrusive manner.
These petty issues can easily be solved. Their service was efficient and unobtrusive.
You should not worry about these petty Synonyms: inconspicuous, unnoticeable, unshowy
matters. Threat
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Meaning: danger, or a statement of an intention to Meaning: Distort or misrepresent the meaning of

cause pain, injury or damage (words)
Examples Examples
He has received death threats. He has twisted my words.
There is a threat to tiger population. She has habit of twisting words said by
Synonyms: Warning others.
Synonyms: distort, misrepresent, change, alter,
Invades pervert, falsify
Meaning: Encroach or intrude on (intrude - cause to

Victimize
enter as if by force)
Examples Meaning: cruel or unjust treatment
He felt his privacy was being invaded. Examples
We should not invade others They are victimized by racism
privacy. Women are the most victimized people in our
Synonyms: occupy, conquer, capture, seize society.
Synonyms: exploit, prey on, take advantage of
Twist
GAMES AND SPORTS
We all are familiar with the saying that Health is However, a performance of our country
Wealth. Games help us in keeping body alert, is grossly disappointing in Olympics. Our players are
youthful and energetic. They have a greater role not able to grab medals. Importance is given only to
in instilling a spirit of adventure. By playing games, the Cricket. But accusations of match-fixing are
we get rid of all worries and anxieties. harming the image of the game.
Games help in learning various traits like Following years of motivation, some sports like
punctuality, self-discipline and diplomacy. Children Kabaddi and Wrestling are gaining recognition.
these days do not indulge in physical activities due There is a need to give awards and incentives to
to which they become obese. They should sportspersons giving spectacular performances.
be emboldened to take part in games.
INSTIL Synonym: inculcate, implant, fix
Meaning: Establishing an idea or attitude in

person's mind. RID
Example: Self-confidence should be instilled in
children.
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Meaning: Making someone or something free of an Meaning: Giving courage or motivation

unwanted thing Example: Every story like this emboldens them to
Example: You should get rid of your bad habits. follow their dream.
Synonym: clear, free, make free, cleanse Synonym: make brave, encourage, hearten
ANXIETY GROSSLY
Meaning: A feeling of worry or nervousness Meaning: Extremely; excessively

Example: Students are usually anxious before their Example: Their decision was grossly unfair.
result.
ACCUSATIONS
Synonym: worry, concern, apprehension
Meaning: A charge that someone has done

TRAIT
something illegal or wrong
Meaning: A distinguishing quality or characteristic Example: Their plan would provoke accusations.
Example: Cooking is a common trait among Synonym: allegation, charge, claim, assertion
women.
RECOGNITION
Synonym: characteristic, attribute, feature
Meaning: Identification
DIPLOMACY
Example: He should be given recognition for his
Meaning: The art of dealing with people hard work.
Example: He is very diplomatic. Synonym: identification, recollection, recall,
Synonym: tact, tactfulness, sensitivity remembrance
INDULGE INCENTIVES
Meaning: Involving in an activity. Meaning: A payment or concession to improve

Example: Don't indulge in unnecessary output
controversies. Example: Employees should be given incentives to
Synonym: Involve improve productivity.
Synonym: inducement, motivation
OBESE
SPECTACULAR
Meaning: Fat or overweight
Example: Many people these days are obese. Meaning: Remarkable and outstanding
Synonym: plump, stout, overweight, heavy Example: Yesterday's results were spectacular.
Synonym: impressive, magnificent, splendid
EMBOLDEN
IMPORTANCE OF ENGLISH
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English is an international and one of the most people of other states.

widely spoken languages. It is lingua franca of English is also the premier language. If we want to
modern time. Most of the educated people are study abroad, we will have to retain English. It also
well versed in English. has an indispensable role in seeking job
opportunities. The upsurge of multinational
In India, English is extensively used and
companies in our country is due to
has undeniable importance. It has
the proficiency of Indians in English. Thus, English is
an invaluable role in uniting the country. India is
a global passport to have a secure future.
a multi-lingual country but English is an associate
official language. One can easily find people
speaking English in every state. Many Indians
are bilingual and use English to communicate with
LINGUA FRANCA Meaning: Unable to be denied or disputed

Example: It is undeniable that competition for
Meaning: A common language between speakers
higher education has changed over the past two
whose native languages are different.
decades
Example: The national language of Zambia is
Synonym: indisputable, indubitable, unquestionable,
English, which also serves as the lingua franca.
beyond doubt
VERSED
INVALUABLE
Meaning: Experienced or skilled in
Meaning: Extremely useful
Example: An educated person these days is
Example: This is an invaluable source of
expected to be well versed in English.
information.
Synonym: acquainted with, conversant with, familiar
Synonym: indispensable, crucial, critical
with
MULTI-LINGUAL
EXTENSIVE
Meaning: Using several languages
Meaning: Large in amount or scale Example: His son is multi-lingual.
Example: She has an extensive collection of silver.
Synonym: comprehensive, thorough, complete BILINGUAL
UNDENIABLE Meaning: Speaking two languages fluently

Example: She is bilingual but she speaks English
more comfortably.
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PREMIER about accommodation.

Synonym: search for, try to find, look for
Meaning: First in importance, order, or position
Example: He is considered as the premier player for
his position. UPSURGE
Synonym: leading, foremost, chief, principal
Meaning: an increase
RETAIN Example: There is an upsurge in criminal activities.
Meaning: Continue to have PROFICIENCY

Example: His party retained the seat.
Meaning: A high degree of skill; expertise
Synonym: maintain, keep, continue, preserve
Example: He is proficient in mathematics.
INDISPENSABLE Synonym: skill, expertise, experience
Meaning: Absolutely necessary

Example: Having knowledge of computer is SECURE
indispensable these days.
Meaning: Certain to remain safe and unthreatened
Synonym: essential, crucial, necessary, key, vital
Example: Her job seems to be secure.
SEEK Synonym: certain, assured, reliable, dependable
Meaning: Attempt to find (something)

Example: I wrote to him to seek some information
A ZOO
Read the following article about a zoo and try to from getting extinct. Zoos are a safe haven for
guess the highlighted words first before reading animals like a tiger which are depleting fast.
their meaning. However, continuous confinement can affect the
A zoo is a place of keeping wild animals in an physical and psychological well-being of animals
artificially created environment. People because animals love to roam freely in
get thrilled by noticing different species of animals the wilderness. Thus, zoos must endeavour to
and birds. They get a chance to see lions and tigers create a natural environment. Visitors should also
walking majestically inside cages. There are follow instructions and should not agitate the
also innumerable birds of different habitats and animals.
colours. These birds perch in cages.
Zoos have a great role in
protecting endangered species of birds and animals
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THRILL ENDANGERED
Meaning: A sudden feeling of excitement and Meaning: At a risk of getting finished.

pleasure Example: Tigers are endangered in India
Example: Reading good books can provide a real Synonym: in danger, in peril, in jeopardy, at risk
thrill.
Synonym: stimulation, sensation, glow, tingle, EXTINCT
titillation
Meaning: Having no living members
Example: Dinosaurs are extinct.
MAJESTICALLY
Synonym: vanished, lost, died out
Meaning: With impressive beauty or scale
Example: He enters the scene majestically, changing DEPLETE
the tone of the play.

Meaning: Reducing in number or quantity.
Synonym: wonderfully, royally, grandly, regally
Example: Supplies are depleting fast.
Synonym: exhaust, use up, consume, expend
INNUMERABLE
Meaning: Too many HAVEN
Example: There were innumerable flowers in the

Meaning: A place of safety or refuge
garden.
Example: Jackfruit tree is a haven for snakes.
Synonym: countless, numerous, incalculable,
Synonym: refuge, retreat, shelter, sanctuary, asylum
numberless
HABITAT
CONFINEMENT
Meaning: The natural home or environment of an

Meaning: Locking up
animal, plant, or other organisms
Example: He was confined to four walls of the
Example: Due to deforestation, habitats of animals
house.
are getting destroyed.
Synonym: imprisonment, penning, caging
Synonym: natural environment, natural element,

WILDERNESS
natural territory
Meaning: An uncultivated and uninhabited region
PERCH Example: It is a desert wilderness, but the
Meaning: An object on which a bird sits or rests. separation and the fear are the same.
Example: The moon becomes moon again and the Synonym: wilds, wastes
bird returns to its perch.

ENDEAVOUR
Synonym: pole, rod, branch
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Meaning: Try hard to do or achieve something AGITATE

Example: He is endeavouring to help the poor
Meaning: Make (someone) troubled or nervous
countries.
Example: She was agitated and upset.
Synonym: try, attempt, venture, undertake
Synonym: upset, perturb, fluster, ruffle, disconcert
EXAMINATIONS
Knowledge of students is judged through exams because of the corrupt practices. Copying,
examinations. This is also a way of judging cheating and bribing to tamper the marks have
teacher's dedication towards their job. become a common affair.
However, examination system of our country has
certain flaws. The knowledge imparted is limited to There is a need to take certain
the syllabus. Students also don't apply their minds measures. Rote learning should not be encouraged.
as they tend to learn the syllabus by heart. Thus, Teaching and assessment methods need to
many students pass exams just by cramming. be overhauled. However, it cannot be changed
Exams are regarded as a do-or-die battle. If a overnight and while the transition takes place, the
student is not able to grasp his syllabus, unfair practices should be checked.
he enrolls himself in a private tuition center.
Students are disillusioned with the system of taking
DEDICATION Meaning: Make (information) known

Example: Teachers impart knowledge to their
Meaning: Commitment to a task or purpose
students.
Example: His quality of dedication is admired by his
Synonym: communicate, pass on, convey, transmit
colleagues.
Synonym: devotion, devoutness, commitment, TEND
loyalty, faithfulness
Meaning: Regularly or frequently behave in a
FLAWS particular way
Example: Written language tends to be formal.
Meaning: A mistake or shortcoming
Synonym: show a tendency, be likely, be inclined, be
Example: There are some fundamental flaws in the
apt
theory.
Synonym: defect, blemish, fault, imperfection, CRAM
deficiency
Meaning: Studying for a short period of time just
IMPART before an examination
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Example: Students are cramming for their final BRIBE

exams.
Meaning: Seeking someone's favour by giving
Synonym: study intensively, revise
money or gifts.
DO-OR-DIE Example: They tried to bribe the referee.
Synonym: buy off, pay off, suborn, corrupt
Meaning: determination not to compromise or be
discouraged TAMPER
Example: There was a do-or-die situation in the
Meaning: Damaging or making changes.
match.
Example: Someone tampered with the brakes of my
Synonym: last-chance, last-resort, last-minute, final
car.
GRASP Synonym: interfere, monkey around, meddle, tinker,
fiddle
Meaning: A person's understanding
Example: He is good in grasping details. OVERHAULED
Synonym: understanding, comprehension,
Meaning: Examine or repair
perception, apprehension
Example: The steering box was recently overhauled.
ENROLL Synonym: service, maintain, repair, mend, fix up
Meaning: taking admission ROTE

Example: Ten students are enrolled in the course.
Meaning: Repetition of something to be learned
Synonym: register, sign up, apply, volunteer, put
Example: She never learns by rote.
one's name down
Synonym: without thinking, mindlessly, from
DISILLUSIONED memory, by heart
Meaning: Disappointed in someone or something TRANSITION

that is less good than one had believed
Meaning: Period of change
Example: The workers are disillusioned with the
Example: Several abrupt transitions are noted in the
performance of the party.
company.
Synonym: disenchanted, disappointed, let down,
Synonym: change, move, passage, transformation,
cast down
conversion
ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD
We are familiar with the maxim, A book should not and ignore the reality hidden behind the
be judged by its cover. But we have the habit of glittering facade.
judging people and things by their face value. Many Companies often take advantage of this habit of
times we get tempted towards outward impressions people. Consumerism is also due to this. Companies
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launch massive advertising campaigns to lure the others.

customers. People who are unable to afford the So, we should remember that we should not judge
products, get duped by imitation goods. things by their external appearances and all those
A discerning person is always suspicious. He has the wearing saffron are not saints.
ability to differentiate between real and fake.
Unlike gullible people, he never falls into trap of
MAXIM Meaning: Purchase of unwanted things.

Example: Consumerism has a negative effect on
Meaning: Saying or proverb
environment.
Example: It all could be summed up in the old
maxim that truth is stranger than fiction. MASSIVE
Synonym: adage, aphorism, proverb, motto, saw,
Meaning: Large
axiom
Example: Massive pieces of marble are too heavy.
FACE VALUE Synonym: huge, enormous, gigantic, very big
Meaning: What a thing appears to be CAMPAIGN

Example: These cards are worth their face value.
Meaning: An organized course of action to achieve
TEMPTED a goal
Example: They have started a campaign to aware
Meaning: Have an urge to do something.
people.
Example: I was tempted to eat ice cream.
Synonym: crusade, drive, push, effort, struggle,
Synonym: Motivated, influenced
move, movement
FACADE
LURE
Meaning: False outward appearance
Meaning: attracting especially by offering some
Example: Her flawless public facade hides her
form of reward
dishonesty.
Example: shopkeepers display goods to lure people
Synonym: show, front, appearance, false display
to their shops.
CONSUMERISM Synonym: tempt, entice, attract, induce, coax,

persuade
IMITATION
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Meaning: Copying something Meaning: Questioning or doubtful

Example: Children are learning a poem by imitating Example: His behaviour was suspicious.
their teacher. Synonym: unsure, dubious, wary, chary, sceptical
Synonym: emulation, copying, following, echoing
TRAP
DUPE
Meaning: An unpleasant situation hard to escape
Meaning: Cheated or tricked Example: They fall into the trap of the finance
Example: Today, duping others is a common affair. company.
Synonym: deceive, trick, fool Synonym: snare, net, ambush, lure, decoy, bait
DISCERNING GULLIBLE
Meaning: having good judgement Meaning: Foolish and silly

Example: He is wise and discerning. Example: He always tells lies but gullible people still
Synonym: shrewd, ingenious, clever, intelligent, believe him.
sharp Synonym: credulous, over-trusting
SUSPICIOUS SAFFRON
Meaning: An orange-yellow colour

Example: Saffron is his favourite colour.
CO-EDUCATION
Co-education is a system of imparting education to Students shed inhibitions and

both boys and girls together. Coeducation reflects develop harmonious relations. C0-education also
that there is no discrimination between boys and helps in reducing gender bias. This system should be
girls. It also develops a feeling given precedence to wipe out male dominance.
of comradeship among them. In co-education However, some conservative people oppose the
schools, boys and girls intermingle. system. They feel that adolescents can go astray as
they are of impressionable age.
As a
result, enigmas and prejudices gradually vanish.
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DISCRIMINATION vanishes.
Synonym: cease to exist, pass away, die out,
Meaning: Inequality on basis of age, colour, gender
become obsolete, evaporate
etc.
Example: There is no racial discrimination in our INHIBITION
institute.
Meaning: A feeling that makes one self-conscious
Synonym: prejudice, bias, bigotry, intolerance,
Example: He has overcome his inhibitions.
unfairness
Synonym: shyness, reticence, self-consciousness,
COMRADESHIP reserve
Meaning: Friendship HARMONIOUS

Example: He is enjoying comradeship with others in
Meaning: Free from disagreement
the team.
Example: The company wants harmonious relations
Synonym: friendship, companionship, fellowship
among employees.
INTERMINGLE Synonym: friendly, amicable, cordial, amiable
Meaning: Mix or mingle together GENDER BIAS

Example:The shouting intermingled with sounds of
Meaning: Discrimination on basis of gender
laughter.
Example: Gender bias should not be there in
Synonym: mix, intermix, mingle, unite, affiliate,
society.
associate
PRECEDENCE
ENIGMAS
Meaning: Considering important
Meaning: A person or thing difficult to understand
Example: Human rights should be given
Example: She was still an enigma to him.
precedence.
Synonym: mystery, puzzle, riddle, conundrum,
Synonym: take priority over, be considered more
paradox
important than
PREJUDICE
WIPE OUT
Meaning: unjust behaviour that is not based on
Meaning: Destroyed or defeated
reason
Example: There is a need of a nuclear wipeout.
Example: They are the victim of racial prejudice.
Synonym: preconceived idea, preconception DOMINANCE
VANISH Meaning: Power and influence over others

Example: Hollywood dominates film industry.
Meaning: come to an end
Synonym: supremacy, superiority, ascendancy, pre-
Example: The work in which he was involved
eminence
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CONSERVATIVE Meaning: Away from the correct path

Example: He went astray but his father redirected
Meaning: Dislike change or innovation and holding
him.
traditional values
Synonym: off target, wide of the mark, wide, awry
Example: They are very conservative in their
outlook.
Synonym: traditional, conventional, orthodox
IMPRESSIONABLE
ADOLESCENTS
Meaning: Easily influenced
Meaning: Teenagers
Example: Media has a lot of influence on
Example: It is difficult to understand adolescents.
impressionable minds.
Synonym: pubescent, youthful, young, juvenile
Synonym: susceptible, receptive, persuadable,
pliable, malleable
ASTRAY
A LIBRARY
Books are rightly considered as man's best friends. themselves equipped with the
They give us company whether we are happy or latest innovations and current events. All the
in distress. A library is the best place readers are expected to abide by the rules of a
to access books easily. It is a treasure house of library.
knowledge. A good library is an asset to an
Poor students who cannot afford books, a library is
educational institute. Students can increase their
a boon for them. Thus, a library renders a great help
knowledge by visiting a library in their spare time.
to such students.
The atmosphere in good libraries is peaceful
A library has been revolutionized by the internet.
and scholarly.
The Internet has improved facilities in a library.
A library keeps textbooks, novels, newspapers and
journals. So, readers can keep
DISTRESS mental distress.

Synonym: anguish, suffering, pain, agony, ache
Meaning: Extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example: It is difficult to care people experiencing ACCESS
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Meaning: The right or opportunity to use or benefit Meaning: A new method, idea, product, etc.
from something Example: He is always open to new ideas and
Example: Do you have internet access? innovations
Synonym: the opportunity to use, permission to use
ABIDE BY
TREASURE HOUSE
Meaning: Accept or act in accordance with (a rule,
Meaning: A place for keeping valuable objects decision, or recommendation)
Example: The third floor is the treasure house for Example: I said I would abide by their decision.
the art lovers. Synonym: comply with, obey, observe, follow, keep
Synonym: coffers, repository to
ASSET AFFORD
Meaning: A useful or valuable thing or person Meaning: Have enough money to pay for
Example: Schools are an asset to the community Example: He is unable to afford a new computer.
Synonym: benefit, advantage, blessing, good point Synonym: pay for, bear the expense of
SPARE TIME
BOON
Meaning: Leisure or free time
Example:We should have spare time for our Meaning: A thing that is helpful or beneficial
hobbies. Example: High oil prices a boon to energy-producing
regions.
SCHOLARLY
Synonym: blessing, godsend, bonus, good thing
Meaning: Involving or relating to serious academic

RENDER
study
Example: These journals are scholarly. Meaning: Provide or give (a service, help, etc.)
Synonym: academic, educational, scholastic, Example: She always renders help to the needy.
professorial Synonym: supply, furnish, make available,
contribute
EQUIPPED
REVOLUTIONIZED
Meaning: Prepare (someone) mentally
Example: I don't think he is equipped for the Meaning: Change (something) radically or
modern age. fundamentally
Synonym: prepare, qualify, suit, endow Example: New theory will revolutionize the whole of
science.
INNOVATION
Synonym: transform, alter dramatically, transfigure
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CELL PHONES
Cell phones are the most common also summon help when they are stranded. Cell
electronic gadgets. They have become phones can be fruitful in
an integral part of our life. Every person uses cell security lapses like abduction.
phones whether he is a corporate honcho or a However, cell phones have
vegetable vendor. negative implications too. Cell phones are blamed
But the usage of mobile phones by children in for distortion of language as students type in short
schools is a matter of worry. Cell phones should be forms due to which they are not able to spell words
allowed to children in schools or not has become correctly. They also misuse phones to distract the
a moot topic. class and this proves detrimental for their studies.
Parents want to remain in touch with their children
instead of seething with anxiety. Students can
MOOT
GADGETS Meaning: Subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty

Example: Whether the temperature rise was mainly
Meaning: A small mechanical or electronic device or
due to the greenhouse effect was a moot point
tool
Synonym: debatable, open to debate, open to
Example: The shop sells a variety of kitchen
discussion, arguable
gadgets.
Synonym: appliance, apparatus, instrument SEETHE
INTEGRAL Meaning: be filled with intense but unexpressed

anger
Meaning: Necessary
Example: Inwardly he was seething with rage
Example: Games are an integral part of the school's
against himself.
curriculum.
Synonym: be angry, be furious, be enraged, be
Synonym: essential, fundamental, basic, intrinsic
incensed
HONCHO
SUMMON
Meaning: A leader or manager; the person in
Meaning: Urgently demand (help)
charge
Example: She summoned medical assistance.
Example:About 170 industry honchos will
Synonym: ask for help
participate in the meeting from India.
Synonym: chief, head, principal, boss STRANDED
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Meaning: Left without the means to move from Meaning: A likely consequence of something
somewhere Example: Her victory had important political
Example: she offers a lift to a stranded person. implications.
Synonym: helpless, without assistance, without help Synonym: consequence, result, ramification,
repercussion
FRUITFUL
DISTORTION
Meaning: Producing good or helpful results;
productive Meaning: deformation
Example: Memoirs can be a fruitful source of Example: The virus causes distortion of the leaves.
information Synonym: warp, twist, contortion, bend
Synonym: productive, constructive, useful
DISTRACT
LAPSE
Meaning: Prevent (someone) from concentrating on
Meaning: A brief or temporary failure something
Example: A lapse of concentration in the second set Example: Don't allow noise to distract you from
cost her the match your work.
Synonym: failure, failing, slip, error, mistake Synonym: disturbing, unsettling, intrusive,
disconcerting
ABDUCTION
DETRIMENTAL
Meaning: The action of forcibly taking someone
away against their will Meaning: Tending to cause harm
Example: His abduction was planned. Example: Recent policies have been detrimental to
Synonym: kidnapping the interests of many old people
Synonym: harmful
IMPLICATION
WE LIVE IN DEEDS NOT IN YEARS
The great dramatist, William Shakespeare, rightly Great leaders are always remembered for
said that life is measured by deeds, not years. their immense contribution to the society. On the
Human beings are not immortal as death other hand, people who perpetrate heinous crimes
is inevitable. But actions and good deeds can make are remembered with hatred and contempt.
a person immortal. Mother Teresa, for example, is So, we should do noble deeds to make our lives
no more but she is immortal. She devoted her life purposeful. For example, we can help our friends or
for the needy. we can help underprivileged people.
There is a need to have some noble aim in life.
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DRAMATIST Meaning: Extremely large or great

Example: This is a factor of immense importance
Meaning: A person who writes plays.
Synonym: huge, vast, massive, enormous, gigantic
Example: Only a natural dramatist can write a
scene as good as that. PERPETRATE
Synonym: playwright, writer, tragedian, scriptwriter
Meaning: Carry out or commit
DEEDS Example: Spamming is also being used to
perpetrate criminal acts.
Meaning: An action that is performed intentionally
Synonym: commit, carry out, perform, execute, do,
or consciously
effect, bring about
Example: John performed many kind deeds during
his long life. HEINOUS
Synonym: act, action, activity
Meaning: Utterly odious or wicked
IMMORTAL Example: He committed a heinous crime.
Synonym: evil, atrocious, monstrous, disgraceful,
Meaning: Living forever; never dying or decaying
abominable
Example: It's true that exercising and eating well
won't make you immortal. HATRED
Synonym: undying, never dying, deathless, eternal
Meaning: Intense dislike; hate
INEVITABLE Example: They must make it clear that religious
hatred will not be tolerated.
Meaning: Certain to happen; unavoidable
Synonym: loathing, hate, detestation, dislike,
Example: War was inevitable.
distaste, abhorrence
Synonym: unavoidable, inescapable, bound to
happen, sure to happen CONTEMPT
DEVOTE Meaning: The feeling that a person or a thing is

worthless
Meaning: Give all or most of one's time or resources
Example: She stared at the girl with total contempt.
to (a person or activity.
Synonym: scorn, disdain, disrespect, deprecation,
Example: I want to devote more time to my family.
disparagement
Synonym: allocate, assign, allot, commit, give
IMMENSE
UNDERPRIVILEGED
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Meaning: not enjoying the same standard of living Synonym: needy, deprived, in need, in want, in
or rights as the majority of people in a society distress, disadvantaged
Example: They tend to have negative attitudes
towards poor people, underprivileged groups, and
minorities.
MORAL EDUCATION
There is a dire need to evolve a new education INCULCATE

system to inculcate moral values in students. Moral
Meaning: Instil (an idea, attitude, or habit) by
education can nourish our
persistent instruction
national consciousness. Education has a great role
Example: Teachers try to inculcate in their pupils an
in fostering the personality by continuously
attitude of inquiry.
developing innate qualities.
Synonym: imbue, infuse, inspire
Morality means being honest and renunciation of
jealousy, hatred, and lies. But today people NOURISH
are preoccupied in pursuit of material things. There
is continuous deterioration of moral values. Meaning: Provide with the food or other substances
The concerted efforts made to imbibe moral values necessary for growth, health, and good condition
in the last decades showed no results. Example: Spiritual resources nourished her in her
There is a need to start at a grassroots level. Moral difficult times.
education is more successful if it is indirect, rather Synonym: feed, provide for, sustain, maintain
than coercive.
CONSCIOUSNESS
DIRE
Meaning: A person's awareness or perception of
Meaning: Extremely serious or urgent something
Example: She is in dire need of help. Example: The political consciousness is not clear
Synonym: terrible, dreadful, appalling, desperate, and coherent.
pressing Synonym: awareness of, knowledge of the existence
of, alertness to
EVOLVE
Meaning: Develop gradually

Example: Each company must evolve its own way of FOSTER
working.
Synonym: develop, progress, make headway, Meaning: Encourage the development
mature Example: The teacher's task is to foster learning.
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Synonym: stimulate, advance, forward, cultivate, CONCERTED

nurture, strengthen
Meaning: Done with great effort or determination
INNATE Example: You must make a concerted effort to curb
this.
Meaning: Inborn; natural
Synonym: strenuous, vigorous, energetic, active
Example: Children have no innate fear of water and
must be carefully supervised. IMBIBE
Synonym: inbred, congenital, inherent, intrinsic,
Meaning: Absorb or assimilate (ideas or knowledge)
instinctive
Example: There is a need to imbibe the culture.
RENUNCIATION Synonym: assimilate, absorb, soak up, take in
Meaning: The formal rejection of something DECADE

Example: They were compelled to make formal
Meaning: A period of ten years
renunciations of their rights.
Example: She worked for the company for a
Synonym: repudiation, rejection, abandonment,
decade.
forsaking, forswearing
GRASSROOTS
PREOCCUPIED
Meaning: The most basic level of an activity or
Meaning: Take up someone's whole attention
organization
Example: Her mother is preoccupied with paying the
Example: They are improving the game at grass-
bills.
roots level
Synonym: engross, concern, absorb, dominate,
pensive, brooding, absent-minded
COERCIVE
DETERIORATION Meaning: Relating to or using force or threats

Example: Coercive measures are usually not
Meaning: The process of becoming progressively
effective.
worse
Synonym: overbearing, authoritarian, imperious,
Example: The condition of the patient is
high-handed
deteriorating.
Synonym: worsening, decline, decay, collapse,
failure
FAILURES ARE THE PILLARS OF SUCCESS
Life is not a bed of roses. We have to success.

face obstacles in our lives. Difficulties Failures are invaluable experiences.
often obstruct our progress. It is not easy to achieve Failures reveal our weaknesses and guide us for
success. People who keep on striving achieve future preparation. They motivate us to put more
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efforts. Therefore, failures prepare us for the be optimistic as pessimistic people

next endeavour. cannot attain success. Pessimism is a stumbling
The one who learns from mistakes always achieve block in our path to success.
success. We should do the analysis and rectify our
mistakes. We should
OBSTACLE Example: She was not ready to reveal the secret.

Synonym: divulge, disclose, tell, let out
Meaning: A thing that blocks one's way or prevents
or hinders progress ENDEAVOUR
Example: The major obstacle to achieving that goal
Meaning: An attempt to achieve a goal
is money.
Example: It is an endeavour to reduce serious
Synonym: barrier, hurdle, baulk, curb, check
injury.
OBSTRUCT Synonym: attempt, try, bid, effort, trial, venture
Meaning: Block (an opening, path, road, etc.) ANALYSIS

Example: She was obstructing the entrance
Meaning: Detailed examination of the elements or
Synonym: block up, clog, clog up, barricade
structure of something
STRIVE Example: She is doing an analysis of popular
culture.
Meaning: Make great efforts to achieve or obtain
Synonym: examination, investigation, inspection,
something
survey, scanning
Example: We must strive to secure steady growth.
Synonym: try, aim, attempt, endeavour RECTIFY
INVALUABLE Meaning: Put right; correct

Example: You should make efforts to rectify the
Meaning: Extremely useful
situation.
Example: This is an invaluable source of
Synonym: deal with, amend, revise, remedy
information.
Synonym: indispensable, crucial, critical, key OPTIMISTIC
REVEAL Meaning: Hopeful and confident about the future

Example: He was optimistic that he would win a
Meaning: Make (previously unknown or secret
medal.
information) known
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Synonym: positive, confident, hopeful, sanguine, STUMBLING BLOCK

bullish, buoyant
Meaning: A circumstance that causes difficulty or
PESSIMISTIC hesitation
Example: Be careful not to create any unnecessary
Meaning: Believe that the worst will happen
stumbling blocks.
Example: She was pessimistic about the prospects.
Synonym: obstacle, hurdle, barrier, bar, hindrance,
Synonym: gloomy, negative, defeatist, downbeat
impediment, handicap
ATTAIN
Meaning: Succeed in achieving

Example: He attained the first rank.
Synonym: accomplish, reach, arrive at, grasp
FASHION
Fashion never remains static. It keeps on changing to flaunt their branded dresses.
with time. Dressing well makes our life zestful. So, ingenious fashion designers earn a lot these
People wear presentable dress according to the days.
occasion. Women's clothing has also become freer However, we should keep in mind that fashion
and revealing. should not become an obsession. We should
Fashion designing is a lucrative profession these remember that excess of everything is bad. It is not
days. Fashion designers hire models to boost sales bad to be dignified and simple.
of their designer clothes. People also love
STATIC fun, great entertainment and great food.

Synonyms: avidity, zeal, fervour, ardour, passion,
Meaning: Lacking in movement, action, or change.
love, enjoyment
Example: The whole performance appeared too
static. PRESENTABLE
Synonyms: unchanged, fixed, stable, steady
Meaning: Clean, smart, or decent enough to be seen
ZESTFUL in public.
Example: I did my best to make myself look
Meaning: Showing great enthusiasm and energy.
presentable.
Example: You can indulge in a zestful evening of
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Synonyms: tidy, neat, fit to be seen, orderly, straight, Synonyms: display ostentatiously, draw attention to,
clean, spick and span exhibit
REVEALING INGENIOUS
Meaning: Allowing more of the wearer's body to be Meaning: Clever, original, and inventive.
seen than is usual. Example: He was ingenious enough to overcome the
Example: This is a very revealing dress. limited budget.
Synonyms: innovative, resourceful, enterprising,
LUCRATIVE
insightful
Meaning: Producing a great deal of profit.

OBSESSION
Example: A lucrative career as a stand-up
comedian. Meaning: An idea or thought that continually
Synonyms: gainful, remunerative, moneymaking, occupies person's mind.
paying, high-income Example: He has an obsession over clicking
pictures.
BOOST
Synonyms: passion, attraction
Meaning: Help or encourage (something) to

DIGNIFIED
increase or improve.
Example: The government is making efforts to boost Meaning: Having or showing a composed or serious
tourism. manner that is worthy of respect.
Synonyms: uplift, increase, augment, magnify, swell, Example: She maintained a dignified silence.
amplify Synonyms: stately, noble, courtly, majestic, kingly
FLAUNT
Meaning: Show off.

Example: He loves to flaunt his property.
SUPERSTITIONS
Superstitions are due to the fear of the unknown to superstitions.

and mysterious. Superstitions cannot be explained People still believe in these superstitions. A black
by any logical reason or science. cat crossing one's path, cries of certain animals like
a dog are considered ominous. Certain days are
Primitive people were unaware about wonders of
also considered inauspicious. People consult
science. They used to believe that evil spirits
an astrologer for starting something new.
and wrath of Gods cause diseases. They offered
There is no place for superstitions in today's world.
sacrifices to ward off spirits. They sacrificed birds
So, we should follow only those things which have a
and animals to atone their sins. This fear gave rise
scientific basis. A superstitious person is
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always haunted by anxiety and unknown fears. ATONE

There is a need to cultivate scientific outlook to
Meaning: Make compensation
wipe out superstitions.
Example: Eleven years later, she may have a chance
SUPERSTITIONS to atone for that sin.
Synonym: expiate, make good, offset
Meaning: A widely held but irrational belief leading
to good or bad luck OMINOUS
Example: He dismissed the ghost stories as mere
Meaning: Giving the worrying impression that
superstition.
something bad is going to happen
Synonym: myth, belief
Example: There were ominous dark clouds
MYSTERIOUS gathering overhead
Synonym: threatening, menacing, baleful,
Meaning: Difficult or impossible to understand
forbidding, sinister
Example: His colleague has vanished in mysterious
circumstances.
Synonym: puzzling, strange, peculiar, curious
INAUSPICIOUS
PRIMITIVE
Meaning: Unlucky
Meaning: Relating to or denoting a preliterate, non-
Example: This is nothing inauspicious in his home.
industrial society or culture
Synonym: sinistrous
Example: Primitive people were more honest as
compared to a modern man ASTROLOGER
Synonym: preliterate, non-industrial
Meaning: A person who predicts future of others
WRATH Example: He was advised by an astrologer to delay
his departure.
Meaning: Extreme anger
Example: He hid his report card for fear of HAUNTED
provoking his father's wrath
Meaning: Showing signs of mental pain or suffering
Synonym: anger, rage, fury, annoyance, indignation,
Example: He had a haunted look in his eyes.
outrage
Synonym: tormented, anguished, troubled, worried,
WARD OFF disturbed
Meaning: Prevent someone or something from

harming or affecting one
Example: A Turkish good luck charm is designed to
ward off evil spirits.
Synonym: parry, avert, deflect, block, turn aside
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PLEASURES OF READING
Reading is the most enriching hobby. We read satisfaction. It bestows upon us various benefits.
books to enhance our knowledge and sharpen Books console us when we feel dejected. While
our intellect and this, in turn, elevates our reading, we are engrossed in our imaginary world
character. which provides a temporary refuge from our
Reading provides pleasure to persons of all age worries.
groups and temperaments. It is also regarded as
an unparalleled activity. Reading gives us immense
ENRICHING ELEVATE
Meaning: Improve or enhance the quality or value Meaning: Raise to a more important or impressive
Example: The teacher found that these techniques level
enriched learning for all members of the class. Example: He was elevated to Secretary of State
Synonym: improve, vitaminize, Synonym: promote, give promotion, upgrade,
improve the position of,
ENHANCE
TEMPERAMENTS
Meaning: Intensify, increase, or further improve the
quality Meaning: Types or attitudes
Example: So many artistic temperaments are
Example: His refusal does nothing to enhance his
involved in the festival.
reputation.
Synonym: disposition, nature, character, personality,
Synonym: increase, add to, intensify, magnify,
make-up
amplify
UNPARALLELED
INTELLECT
Meaning: Having no parallel or equal; exceptional

Meaning: The faculty of reasoning and
Example: The web gives them the opportunity of
understanding objectively
unparalleled access to information.
Example: He was a man of action rather than of
Synonym: unique, singular, rare, unprecedented,
intellect.
without parallel
Synonym: mind, brain, brains, head, intelligence,
reason
BESTOW
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Meaning: Confer or present (an honor, right, or gift) ENGROSSED

Example: The office was bestowed on him by the
Meaning: Absorb all the attention or interest of
monarch of this realm.
Synonym: confer on, present to, award to, give, Example: They seemed to be engrossed in
grant, vouchsafe, conversation
Synonym: absorbed, involved, immersed, caught up,
CONSOLE
rapt, interested
Meaning: Comfort (someone) at a time of grief or
REFUGE
disappointment
Example: She tried to console him but he pushed Meaning: A place or situation providing safety or
her gently away shelter
Synonym: comfort, solace, condole with, give Example: This place is a great refuge from the
condolences to madness of town.
Synonym: shelter, protection, safety, security,
DEJECTED
asylum
Meaning: Sad and depressed; dispirited
Example: He stood in the street looking dejected.
Synonym: downcast, downhearted, despondent,
disconsolate
CITY LIFE
City life is full of activities. The population swells in lovers can easily find discotheques. People also
cities during the day. People living in have numerous sources to earn money in cities.
the periphery of the city, come to the city on Hard working people can make a killing.
different errands. In cities, buses and cars However, cities have certain demerits. People
start plying on the road in the early morning. There remain busy in various pursuits. There is a lot of
are long queues at the bus stops. Some noise and chaos everywhere. Cities are overcrowded
people commute by public transportation while due to the migration from rural areas. It is very
others prefer their own vehicles. People flock to the difficult to acquire jobs according to qualification
local market or supermarket to buy necessary and skills.
goods. The roads are always chock-a-block in cities.
There are many places for recreation like theaters,
hotels, clubs and multiplexes. Party-goers and music

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SWELL Meaning: Move or go together in a crowd

Example: Tourists flocked to the city.
Meaning: Become or make greater in intensity,
Synonym: gather, collect, congregate, assemble,
number, amount, or volume
come together
Example: Population of the city was swollen by
refugees. CHOCK-A-BLOCK
Synonym: accelerate, step up, multiply, augment
Meaning: Crammed full of people or things
PERIPHERY Example: The manual is chock-a-block with
information
Meaning: The outer limits or edge of an area or
Synonym: well supplied with, replete with,
object
overflowing with, bursting with
Example: The new building is on the periphery of the
hospital site.
Synonym: edge, outer edge, margin, fringe,
boundary, border DISCOTHEQUES
ERRANDS Meaning: Another term for disco

Example: People can easily find discotheques in big
Meaning: A short journey undertaken in order to
cities.
deliver or collect something.
Example: Leave the car at home, walk for short MAKE A KILLING
errands or use your bike.
Meaning: Have a great financial success
Synonym: task, job, chore, assignment, expedition
Example: It's a safe investment, you can make a
PLY killing overnight

Synonym: make a large profit, make a fortune
Meaning:Travel regularly over a route, typically for
commercial purposes PURSUITS
Example: Ferries ply across a strait to the island
Meaning: The action of pursuing someone or
Synonym: make regular journeys, travel, go back
something
and forth, shuttle commute Example: He is chasing himself in pursuit of a glory.
Synonym: striving towards, aspiration for, quest for,
COMMUTE
search for
Meaning: Travel some distance between one's home
CHAOS
and place of work on a regular basis
Example: He commuted from Corby to Kentish Meaning: Complete disorder and confusion
Town. Example: Snow caused chaos in the region.
Synonym: travel to and from work, travel to and fro Synonym: disarray, disorganization, confusion,
mayhem, bedlam, pandemonium
FLOCK
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ACQUIRE Example: I managed to acquire all the books I

needed
Meaning: Buy or obtain (an asset or object) for
Synonym: achieve, attain, take possession of,
oneself
amass
TOURISM IN INDIA
Tourism is the fastest growing industry of our offer an insight into the diverse culture of India.
nation. India has a wide array of places to visit like Tourists get delighted by the diverse locales.
hill stations, landscapes and Steps are being taken to preserve the
the enchanting backwaters. Historical forts and ancient splendour of the historical places. Heritage
monuments add to the grandeur of the nation. hotels offer an exotic lifestyle to tourists. People
Tourism has a vital role in the economic visit these places to experience a bygone era.
development. Hotels, travel guides, and travel
agencies thrive on the tourism sector. Tourist places
ARRAY Synonyms: magnificence, resplendence,

splendidness, majesty, greatness
Meaning: An impressive display or range of a
particular type of thing VITAL
Example: She has always displayed a vast array of
Meaning: Absolutely necessary; essential
talents.
Example: It is vital that the system is regularly
Synonyms: exhibition, exposition, exhibit,
maintained.
arrangement, presentation
Synonyms: indispensable, crucial, key, necessary,
ENCHANTING needed
Meaning: Delightfully charming or attractive THRIVE

Example: Views are really enchanting.
Meaning: Prosper; flourish
Synonyms: captivating, appealing, engaging,
Example: Luxury goods sellers thrive because of
dazzling, bewitching
tourists
GRANDEUR Synonyms: burgeoning, blooming, healthy,
successful, advancing
Meaning: Impressiveness, especially of appearance
or style INSIGHT
Example: All the bronze statues are of impressive
Meaning: An accurate and deep understanding of
size and grandeur.
someone or something
Vocabulary Tricks
Example: His work provides important insights into SPLENDOUR

language use.
Meaning: Magnificent appearance
Synonyms: intuition, perception, awareness,
Example: The parade showcased the nation's
discernment
culture with pomp and splendour.
DIVERSE Synonyms: grandeur, sumptuousness, resplendence,
opulence, luxury
Meaning: Showing a great deal of variety
Example: This is an example of a culturally diverse EXOTIC
population.
Meaning: Something of a foreign or not ordinary
Synonyms: varied, varying, miscellaneous, assorted,
Example: Act works best in its exotic use of colour
mixed
and lighting.
LOCALES Synonyms: striking, colourful, eye-catching
Meaning: Places or areas BYGONE ERA

Example: Her summers were spent in a variety of
Meaning: Past period
exotic locales
Example: people of the bygone era were too honest.
Synonyms: venue, milieu, background
INDIAN VILLAGES
Villages outnumber the cities in India. Villages have Unlike cities, life is slow in villages. Most villages
been developing at a gradual pace. There is have only one secondary school. Students have to
no hustle and bustle in villages. Villages are close to go to nearby towns or cities for higher education.
nature. Greenery in villages is a feast for the eyes. Rural folk travel to town via buses which are
Most of the villagers depend on farming and available at fixed time. Villages
fields adorn the villages. have cobbled streets and narrow pathways. There is
Houses in villages have backyards for growing no provision of adequate medical facilities. The
vegetables. Some even have the flower gardens. condition of health care centers is very pathetic.
Villagers are hardworking. They work There is a desperate need to develop villages. The
in torrential rain as well as scorching heat. People government should make efforts to provide
are loyal to the deity of a village. Panchayat basic amenities to villagers.
solves feuds among inhabitants.
GRADUAL
Vocabulary Tricks
Meaning: Taking place or progressing slowly or by Meaning: Hot and burning

degrees Example: There was a scorching heat on the fifth
Example: The gradual introduction of new methods. floor of the building.
Synonyms: slow, moderate, measured, unhurried, Synonyms: Fiery, blazing, flaming, fiery, burning,
restrained, cautious blistering
HUSTLE AND BUSTLE

DEITY
Meaning: A large amount of activity and work,
usually in a noisy surrounding Meaning: Divine status, quality, or nature
Example: There is a lot of hustle and bustle in this Example: His status is close to deity.
company. Synonyms: godliness, godhead, holiness, sanctity
FEAST
Meaning: Gaze at with pleasure FEUD

Example: You can even feast your eyes on some of
Meaning: A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute
the displays set out in an exhibition.
Example: There is a bitter feud between them.
Synonyms: observe, view, look at, eye, stare at
Synonyms: argument, dispute, disagreement,
ADORN quarrel
Meaning: Make more beautiful or attractive INHABITANT

Example: Pictures and paintings adorn his walls.
Meaning: A person or animal that lives in or
Synonyms: embellish, decorate, furnish
occupies a place
BACKYARD Example: Inhabitants of the area are against the

development.
Meaning: A yard at the back of a house or other Synonyms: resident, occupant, occupier, dweller,
building settler
Example: We have a kitchen garden in the
backyard. FOLK
TORRENTIAL Meaning: People in general

Example: her parents were country folk.
Meaning: falling rapidly Synonyms: people, humans, persons, individuals,
mortals
Example: Torrential rain began to fall.
Synonyms: copious, severe, heavy, rapid, relentless,
COBBLED
violent
Meaning: Area or road covered with small round
SCORCHING stones
Example: The street was narrow and cobbled.
Vocabulary Tricks
PROVISION Meaning: Having a great need or desire for

something
Meaning: The action of providing or supplying
Example: He is desperate for success.
something for use
Synonyms: urgently requiring, craving, in want of,
Example: The provision of housing for the poor and
lacking, wanting
needy is the responsibility of the government.
Synonyms: purveying, delivery, furnishing, equipping AMENITY
Meaning: A desirable or useful feature or facility of

PATHETIC a building or place
Example: The property is situated close to all local
Meaning: Arousing pity
amenities.
Example: They looked so pathetic.
Synonyms: service, convenience, resource, utility
Synonyms: poignant, plaintive, stirring, pitiful
DESPERATE
THE JOINT FAMILY SYSTEM
In earlier times, the joint family system was Media is also responsible for the disintegration of
prevalent. Setup of the society was patriarchal. the joint families. Media portrays the wrong image
Male member was the head of the family. His wife, of mother-in-law. It also shows tyrannical hold of
sons, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren used to elders in the family.
stay together. However, with a passage of time, Young people crave for independence, privacy
joint families disintegrated. and affluence. So, they prefer nuclear family. As a
People these days migrate to cities for jobs. So, result, grandparents are bereft of the love of their
nuclear families have become the order of the day. grandchildren. Children are also left rudderless.
Due to escalating prices and less space for There is a need that young people
accommodation, people find it difficult to should empathize with their old parents.
accommodate their parents in their houses.
PATRIARCHAL Example: Previously, all western religions, had been

rigidly patriarchal.
Meaning: Relating to or denoting a system of
society or government controlled by men DISINTEGRATED
Vocabulary Tricks
Meaning: Break up into small parts Synonyms: prosperity, opulence, fortune, richness,
Example: The front of the car had disintegrated. luxury
Synonyms: fall apart, fall to pieces, fall to bits,
BEREFT
fragment
Meaning: Deprived of or lacking.

ESCALATING
Example: Her room was bereft of colour.
Meaning: Increase rapidly Synonyms: robbed of, denuded of
Example: The price of tickets escalated.
RUDDERLESS
Synonyms: soar, rocket, shoot up, mount, surge,
spiral Meaning: Lacking a clear sense of one's aims or
principles.
PORTRAY
Example: Today's leadership is rudderless
Meaning: Describe (someone or something) in a
EMPATHIZE
particular way.
Example: Media portrays young people as lazy and Meaning: Understand and share the feelings of
disrespectful. another.
Synonyms: sketch, depict, represent, illustrate, Example: Counsellors need to be able to empathise
present, show, render with people.
Synonyms: identity, be in tune, have a rapport, feel
TYRANNICAL
togetherness
Meaning: oppressive and controlling.
Example: His father has a tyrannical hold over the
household.
Synonyms: dictatorial, despotic, autocratic
CRAVE
Meaning: Feel a powerful desire for (something)

Example: Human beings crave love, acceptance and
security.
Synonyms: long for, yearn for, hunger for, thirst for,
dream of, aspire to
AFFLUENCE
Meaning: The state of having a great deal of

money; wealth.
Example: This is a sign of our growing affluence.

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Words Related to Restaurants ................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Declining Invitation Gracefully................................................................................................................................................................... 5

All That Glitters Is Not Gold .......................................................................................................................................................................15

Indian Villages .....................................................................................................................................................................................................34

WORDS RELATED TO RESTAURANTS

WORDS WITH MEANING AND ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES

NOSTALGIC Synonyms: Foods, Tables, Menus, Cookeries

Meaning: Missing familiar things or persons DELECTABLE

Example: Meaning: Extremely pleasing to the sense of taste

1. Students living in hostels often Example

Synonyms: Delicious, Pleasant, Tasty, Delightful,

Meaning: Something that costs nothing

1. Hotels usually give complimentary coupons

GRIEVANCE 1. A portal was launched to file grievances.

WORDS RELATED TO TRAVELLING

WORDS WITH MEANING AND ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES

Adventurous Meaning: Winding and twisting like a snake

She is doing a tremendous job. Meaning: A thing that is kept as a reminder of a

DECLINING INVITATION GRACEFULLY

I must appreciate the extensive effort made by your

WORDS WITH MEANING AND ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES

Gratitude He declined my request on social networking

Regret You have to sever the bonds with other

Meaning: Deserving praise Commuting

DESCRIBING ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

WORDS WITH MEANING AND ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES

Surveillance Meaning: Present, appearing, or found everywhere

Meaning: A check or control on something

Meaning: Not attracting attention.

Meaning: danger, or a statement of an intention to Meaning: Distort or misrepresent the meaning of

Meaning: Encroach or intrude on (intrude - cause to

GAMES AND SPORTS

WORDS WITH MEANING AND ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES

INSTIL Synonym: inculcate, implant, fix

Meaning: Establishing an idea or attitude in

Meaning: Making someone or something free of an Meaning: Giving courage or motivation

Meaning: A feeling of worry or nervousness Meaning: Extremely; excessively

Meaning: A charge that someone has done

Meaning: Involving in an activity. Meaning: A payment or concession to improve

English is an international and one of the most people of other states.

WORDS WITH MEANING AND ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES

LINGUA FRANCA Meaning: Unable to be denied or disputed

UNDENIABLE Meaning: Speaking two languages fluently

PREMIER about accommodation.

Meaning: Continue to have PROFICIENCY

Meaning: Absolutely necessary

Meaning: Attempt to find (something)

WORDS WITH MEANING AND ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES

Meaning: A sudden feeling of excitement and Meaning: At a risk of getting finished.

the tone of the play.

Meaning: Too many HAVEN

Example: There were innumerable flowers in the

Meaning: The natural home or environment of an

Synonym: natural environment, natural element,

bird returns to its perch.

Meaning: Try hard to do or achieve something AGITATE

WORDS WITH MEANING AND ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES

DEDICATION Meaning: Make (information) known

Example: Students are cramming for their final BRIBE

Meaning: taking admission ROTE

Meaning: Disappointed in someone or something TRANSITION

ALL THAT GLITTERS IS NOT GOLD

launch massive advertising campaigns to lure the others.