NotesEdu Special Offer Vocabulary Book (02) 8006 8642 [email protected] Word Definition aback aback means having the wind against the forward side of the sails abalone means an edible mollusc of warm seas that have an ear- abalone shaped shell with pearly interior abandon means give up completely, relinquish, renounce or leave abandon behind. Due to the plague break the whole village was abandoned. abscond means to flee, elude, shun, go away or run away abscond suddenly. The deserter abscond with guns from the army camp. abattoir is a building where animals are butchered, slaughter or abattoir killed for meat abbey is a building or church where nuns or monks live. Other abbey associated words are monastery, convent, priory, cloister or friary. We walked through the ruins of the abbey in the Himalaya ranges. abdicate means give up, or renounce such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations. Other abdicate associated words are resign, quit, disown or relinquish. Jenny abdicated her managerial responsibilities after her resignation. abdomen is the region of the body of a vertebrate between the abdomen thorax and the pelvis abduct take away to an undisclosed location against their will and abduct usually in order to extract a ransom aberration aberration a state or condition markedly different from the norm abeyance abeyance temporary cessation or suspension 2018 NotesEdu abhor abhor find repugnant abhorrent abhorrent offensive to the mind abide abide put up with something or somebody unpleasant abiding abiding unceasing ablaze ablaze keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement able able coarsely ground grain in the form of pellets (as for pet food) abolish abolish do away with abominable abominable unequivocally detestable abound abound be abundant or plentiful abrogate abrogate revoke formally abrupt abrupt exceedingly sudden and unexpected abruptly abruptly quickly and without warning 2018 NotesEdu abscond abscond run away abscond abscond run away absent absent not being in a specified place absolute absolute complete and without restriction or qualification absolution the condition of being formally forgiven by a priest in absolution the sacrament of penance abstain abstain refrain from voting abstain abstain refrain from voting abstain abstain refrain from voting abstain abstain refrain from voting absurd absurd inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense absurd absurd inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense abundance the property of a more than adequate quantity or abundance supply 2018 NotesEdu abysmal abysmal to the lowest or worst degree abyss abyss a bottomless gulf or pit acacia acacia any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia academy academy a secondary school (usually private) accede accede yield to another's wish or opinion accelerate accelerate move faster accelerator accelerator a pedal that controls the throttle valve accent accent distinctive manner of oral expression accentuate accentuate to stress, single out as important access access the right to enter accessible accessible capable of being reached accessory accessory a supplementary component that improves capability 2018 NotesEdu accident anything that happens suddenly or by chance without accident an apparent cause acclaim acclaim enthusiastic approval accommodate accommodate make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose accommodation the act of providing something (lodging or seat accommodation or food) to meet a need accompany accompany go or travel along with accost accost speak to someone accumulate accumulate collect or gather accumulation accumulation an increase by natural growth or addition accuracy accuracy the quality of being near to the true value accurate conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a accurate standard or performing with total accuracy accustomed accustomed (often followed by 'to') in the habit of or adapted to ache ache feel physical pain 2018 NotesEdu acid acid being sour to the taste acquaintance personal knowledge or information about someone acquaintance or something acquiesce acquiesce to agree or express agreement acquit acquit pronounce not guilty of criminal charges acquittal acquittal a judgment of not guilty acquitted acquitted declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime acre a unit of area (484o square yards) used in English-speaking acre countries activating activating the activity of causing to have energy and be active active active chemical agent capable of activity acute acute extremely sharp or intense adamant adamant impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason adapt adapt make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose 2018 NotesEdu addict addict someone who is physiologically dependent on a substance adept adept having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude adequate adequate sufficient for the purpose adhere adhere stick to firmly adhesive adhesive a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together adieu adieu a farewell remark adjacent adjacent nearest in space or position adjourn adjourn close at the end of a session adjudicate put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the adjudicate trial of admiral admiral the supreme commander of a fleet admonish admonish take to task adolescent adolescent a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity 2018 NotesEdu adopt adopt take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect adorn adorn make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. adversary adversary someone who offers opposition adverse adverse contrary to your interests or welfare adversity adversity a state of misfortune or affliction advise advise give advice to advocacy advocacy active support of an idea or cause etc. aerator aerator an apparatus for exposing something to the air (as sewage) aerial aerial existing or living or growing or operating in the air aerobatics aerobatics the performance of stunts while in flight in an aircraft aerodrome an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars aerodrome as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo aesthetic concerning or characterized by an appreciation of aesthetic beauty or good taste 2018 NotesEdu aesthetically aesthetically in a tasteful way affable affable diffusing warmth and friendliness affecting affecting arousing affect affection affection a positive feeling of liking affectionate affectionate having or displaying warmth or affection affiliation affiliation a social or business relationship afflict afflict cause great unhappiness for afflicted afflicted grievously affected especially by disease affliction affliction a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity afford have the financial means to do something or buy afford something affront a deliberately offensive act or something producing the affront effect of deliberate disrespect aft aft at or near or toward the stern of a ship or tail of an airplane 2018 NotesEdu agape agape with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe agenda agenda a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to agent agent an active and efficient cause aggravate aggravate make worse aggregate aggregate the whole amount aghast aghast struck with fear, dread, or consternation agile agile moving quickly and lightly agilely agilely in a nimble or agile manner agitate agitate cause to be agitated, excited, or roused agitation agitation a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance agog agog highly excited agonising agonising extremely painful 2018 NotesEdu agony agony intense feelings of suffering ague ague a fit of shivering or shaking ailing ailing somewhat ill or prone to illness aisle passageway between sealing areas as in an auditorium or aisle passenger vehicle or between areas of shelves of goods as in stores alabaster a compact fine-textured, usually white gypsum used for alabaster carving alchemist one who was versed in the practice of alchemy and who alchemist sought an elixir of life and a panacea and an alkahest and the philosopher's alcove alcove a small recess opening off a larger room alert alert engaged in or accustomed to close observation alertness alertness the process of paying close and continuous attention algae primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic algae organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves alibi (law) a defence by an accused person purporting to show alibi that he or she could not have committed the crime in question alienate arouse hostility or indifference in where there had alienate formerly been love, affection, or friendliness 2018 NotesEdu alight alight to come to rest, settle aligned brought into agreement or cooperation on the side of a aligned faction, party, or cause alignment an organization of people (or countries) involved in a alignment pact or treaty alkali any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning alkali litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water allegiance the act of binding yourself (intellectually or allegiance emotionally) to a course of action allegory allegory a short moral story (often with animal characters) alleviate alleviate provide physical relief, as from pain alley alley a narrow street with walls on both sides alliance alliance the state of being allied or confederated allotment allotment a share set aside for a specific purpose alloy a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or alloy metallic and non-metallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into allude allude make a more or less disguised reference to 2018 NotesEdu allure allure the power to entice or attract through personal charm ally ally an associate who provides cooperation or assistance almanac an annual publication including weather forecasts and almanac other miscellaneous information arranged according to the calendar of a given aloft aloft at or to great height aloof aloof remote in manner alternative alternative serving or used in place of another altruistic altruistic showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others amalgamate amalgamate to bring or combine together or with something else amass amass collect or gather ambient ambient completely enveloping ambiguous ambiguous having more than one possible meaning ambition ambition a cherished desire 2018 NotesEdu ambivalent uncertain or unable to decide about what course to ambivalent follow amble amble walk leisurely ambrosia ambrosia (classical mythology) the food and drink of the gods ambush the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack ambush by surprise amendment a statement that is added to or revises or improves a amendment proposal or document (a bill or constitution etc.) amends amends a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury amenity something that is provided or available to be useful or amenity pleasant ament ament a cylindrical spikelike inflorescence amiable amiable disposed to please amicable amicable characterized by friendship and good will amid amid surrounded by, in the middle of amiss amiss not functioning properly 2018 NotesEdu amity amity a state of friendship and cordiality ammunition ammunition projectiles to be fired from a gun amnesty a warrant granting release from punishment for an amnesty offense amorous amorous inclined toward or displaying love amorphous amorphous having no definite form or distinct shape amphibious amphibious operating or living on land and in water amphitheatre a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an amphitheatre operating room or theatre) ample ample more than enough in size or scope or capacity amplify amplify increase in size, volume or significance amplitude amplitude greatness of magnitude anaemic anaemic relating to anaemia or suffering from anaemia anarchy a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from anarchy a failure of government) 2018 NotesEdu anatomist anatomist an expert in anatomy anatomy the branch of morphology that deals with the structure anatomy of animals ancestor someone from whom you are descended (but usually ancestor more remote than a grandparent) ancient belonging to limes long past especially of the historical ancient period before the fall of the Western Roman Empire angelic angelic marked by utter benignity angst angst an acute but unspecific feeling of anxiety anguish anguish extreme mental distress angular angular having angles or an angular shape animosity animosity a feeling of al will arousing active hostility annihilate annihilate kill in large numbers annoy annoy cause annoyance in annual annual occurring or payable every year 2018 NotesEdu annul annul declare invalid anomaly deviation from the normal or common order or form or anomaly rule anonymity anonymity the state of being anonymous anonymous anonymous having no known name or identity or known source antenna an electrical device that sends or receives radio or antenna television signals anthology anthology a collection of selected literary passages anticipate anticipate be excited or anxious about anticipation anticipation an expectation anticlimax anticlimax a disappointing decline after a previous rise antique antique made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age anxiety a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anxiety anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune anxious anxious causing or fraught with or showing anxiety 2018 NotesEdu aorta the large trunk artery that carries blood from the left aorta ventricle of the heart to branch arteries apache any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the apache southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico) apathetic apathetic showing little or no emotion or animation apathy apathy an absence of emotion or enthusiasm ape ape any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all aphid aphid any of various small plant-sucking insects apiarist apiarist a farmer who keeps bees for their honey apish apish being or given to servile imitation apologise defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by apologise reasoning appalled appalled struck with fear, dread, or consternation appalling appalling causing consternation apparel apparel clothing in general 2018 NotesEdu apparent apparent clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment apparition apparition a ghostly appearing figure appease appease cause to be more favourably inclined append append add to the very end appendage appendage an external body part that projects from the body appetising appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appetising appearance or aroma appetite appetite a feeling of craving something applaud clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate applaud approval appliance appliance a device or control that is very useful for a particular job application application the act of bringing something to bear applique a decorative design made of one material sewn over applique another appraise evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or appraise significance of 2018 NotesEdu appreciate appreciate recognize with gratitude appreciation understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or appreciation magnitude of something apprehend apprehend take into custody apprehension apprehension fearful expectation or anticipation apprehensive apprehensive in fear or dread of possible evil or harm apprentice apprentice someone who works for an expert to learn a trade apprenticeship apprenticeship the position of apprentice approachable approachable capable of being read with comprehension approbation approbation official approval appropriate suitable for a particular person or place or condition appropriate etc. approve approve give sanction to apt apt being of striking appropriateness and pertinence 2018 NotesEdu aptitude aptitude inherent ability aquatic aquatic operating or living or growing in water aqueduct a conduit that resembles a bridge but carries water over aqueduct a valley aquifer underground bed or layer yielding ground water for wells aquifer and springs etc. arboreal arboreal of or relating to or formed by trees arch arch form an arch or curve archaeologist an anthropologist who studies prehistoric people archaeologist and their culture archaeology the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric archaeology people and their cultures architect someone who creates plans to be used in making architect something (such as buildings) ardent ardent characterized by intense emotion arduous arduous characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion arena arena a particular environment or walk of life 2018 NotesEdu argument a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and argument against some proposition or proposal arid arid lacking sufficient water or rainfall aristocracy aristocracy a privileged class holding hereditary titles Armada Armada (154o-1596) armour armour a military unit consisting of armoured fighting vehicles armoury armoury a collection of resources aroma aroma a distinctive odour that is pleasant aromatic aromatic having a strong pleasant odour aroused aroused to action array array an orderly arrangement arrogant having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance arrogant out of overbearing pride artefact artefact a man-made object taken as a whole 2018 NotesEdu artery artery a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body artful marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with artful cunning or craft articulate articulate express or state clearly artefact artefact a man-made object taken as a whole artifice artifice a deceptive manoeuvre (especially to avoid capture) artificial artificial contrived by art rather than nature artless artless simple and natural asbestos asbestos a fibrous amphibole ascend ascend travel up, "We ascended the mountain" ashore ashore towards the shore from the water asparagus plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and asparagus eaten as a vegetable aspect aspect a distinct feature or element in a problem 2018 NotesEdu aspire aspire have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal assail assail attack someone physically or emotionally assassinated assassinated murdered by surprise attack for political reasons assassination assassination an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation assault assault attack someone physically or emotionally assemble assemble create by putting components or members together assembly a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self- assembly contained unit assent assent agreement with a statement or proposal to do something assert assert state categorically assertive assertive aggressively self-assured assess evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or assess significance of assimilate assimilate become similar to one's environment 2018 NotesEdu assist assist give help or assistance associate associate make a logical or causal connection assorted assorted consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds assuage assuage satisfy (thirst) assume assume take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect assumption a statement that is assumed to be true and from assumption which a conclusion can be drawn assure assure inform positively and with certainty and confidence assured assured characterized by certainty or security astonishing astonishing surprising greatly astonishment the feeling that accompanies something extremely astonishment surprising astounded filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming astounded surprise or shock astray astray away from the right path or direction 2018 NotesEdu astronaut astronaut a person trained to travel in a spacecraft astute astute marked by practical hard-headed intelligence asunder asunder into parts or pieces asylum asylum a shelter from danger or hardship atlas (Greek mythology) a Titan who was forced by Zeus to bear atlas the sky on his shoulders atmosphere atmosphere a particular environment or surrounding influence atoll an island consisting of a circular coral reef surrounding a atoll lagoon atonement atonement compensation for a wrong atrocious atrocious exceptionally bad or displeasing attain attain to gain with effort attempt earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or attempt accomplish something attention attention the faculty or power of mental concentration 2018 NotesEdu attest attest provide evidence for attic floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just attic below roof attire attire clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion attitude a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and attitude values and dispositions to act in certain ways attractive pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or attractive charm attribute attribute an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity aubergine hairy upright herb native to south-eastern Asia but aubergine widely cultivated for its large glossy edible fruit commonly used as a vegetable auburn auburn (of hair) coloured a moderate reddish-brown audacious audacious unrestrained by convention or propriety audacity audacity aggressive boldness or unmitigated effrontery audible audible heard or perceptible by the ear audience a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) audience performance 2018 NotesEdu audition audition perform in order to get a role auditor a qualified accountant who inspects the accounting auditor records and practices of a business or other organization auditorium the area of a theatre or concert hall where the auditorium audience sits augmented added to or made greater in amount or number or augmented strength auspicious auspicious auguring favourable circumstances and good luck austere austere severely simple authority authority the power or right to give orders or make decisions autocratic offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually autocratic unwarranted power autopsy an examination and dissection of a dead body to autopsy determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease auxiliary auxiliary functioning in a supporting capacity avail avail use to ones advantage avant-garde avant-garde radically new or original 2018 NotesEdu avenge avenge take revenge for a perceived wrong avenue avenue a wide street or thoroughfare averse averse (usually followed by 'to') strongly opposed aversion aversion a feeling of intense dislike avert avert prevent the occurrence of aviary aviary a building where birds are kept aviator aviator someone who operates an aircraft avid avid marked by active interest and enthusiasm avidly avidly in an avid manner awaken awaken cause to become awake or conscious awakened awakened aroused or activated awe awe an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration 2018 NotesEdu awkward awkward causing inconvenience awning a canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from awning rain or sun axle axle a shaft on which a wheel rotates azure azure a deep shade of blue backgammon backgammon a board game for two players bacteria (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or bacteria spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission badger badger annoy persistently badgering badgering the act of harassing someone baffle baffle be a mystery or bewildering to bail (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman bail if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial bait bait anything that serves as an enticement balk balk refuse to comply 2018 NotesEdu ballast ballast any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship balmy balmy mild and pleasant baloney baloney pretentious or silly talk or writing bamboo bamboo the hard woody stems of bamboo plants banal banal repeated too often bandage a piece of soft material that covers and protects an bandage injured part of the body bandit bandit an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band banish banish expel from a community or group banker banker a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank bankrupt bankrupt reduce to bankruptcy banter banter light teasing repartee baptise baptise administer baptism to 2018 NotesEdu barbarian barbarian a member of an uncivilized people barbarous (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict barbarous pain or suffering barbeque meat that has been barbecued or grilled in a highly barbeque seasoned sauce bargain bargain negotiate the terms of an exchange barge a flat bottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on barge canals) barker someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) barker and gives a loud colourful sales talk to potential customers barley barley a grain of barley barn an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed barn and housing farm animals barometer barometer an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure barramundi a species of large perch noted for its sporting and barramundi eating qualities barrel barrel a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired barren barren providing no shelter or sustenance 2018 NotesEdu barricade a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or barricade road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc. barrister a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher barrister courts of law on behalf of either the defence or prosecution barter barter an equal exchange basalt basalt the commonest type of solidified lava basement the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly basement below ground level bashful bashful self-consciously timid bashfully bashfully in a shy or timid or bashful manner basilica basilica an early Christian church designed like a Roman basilica bask bask derive or receive pleasure from bassinet bassinet a basket (usually hooded) used as a baby's bed bassoon bassoon a double-reed instrument baster baster a cook who bastes roasting meat with melted fat or gravy 2018 NotesEdu bastion bastion a group that defends a principle bated bated diminished or moderated battered battered damaged by blows or hard usage battering battering the act of subjecting to strong attack bauble bauble cheap showy jewellery or ornament on clothing baulk baulk the area on a billiard table behind the backline bauxite bauxite a clay-like mineral beacon a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a beacon distance beastly beastly very unpleasant beau beau a man who is the lover of a girl or young woman beaver beaver the soft brown fur of the beaver beckon beckon signal with the hands or nod 2018 NotesEdu bedeck bedeck decorate bedew bedew cover with drops of dew or as with dew bedraggled bedraggled limp and soiled as if dragged in the mud bedridden bedridden confined to bed (by illness) beefy beefy muscular and heavily built beggarly beggarly marked by poverty befitting a beggar begrimed begrimed thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot begrudge begrudge be envious of beguile beguile attract behave behave in a certain manner behold behold see with attention believe believe accept as true 2018 NotesEdu belittle belittle cause to seem less serious belle a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of belle several rivals belligerent belligerent characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight bellows bellows a mechanical device that blows a strong current of air belongings belongings something owned beneficent beneficent doing or producing good beneficial beneficial promoting or enhancing well-being benevolent showing or motivated by sympathy and benevolent understanding and generosity benign benign pleasant and beneficial in nature or influence bequest bequest (law) a gift of personal property by will berate berate censure severely or angrily bereave bereave deprive through death 2018 NotesEdu bereavement state of sorrow over the death or departure of a bereavement loved one bereft bereft sorrowful through loss or deprivation beret beret a cap with no brim or bill berretta berretta a stiff cap with ridges across the crown berserk berserk frenzied as if possessed by a demon beseech beseech ask for or request earnestly besiege besiege surround so as to force to give up bestow bestow present bestrew bestrew cover by strewing betray betray reveal unintentionally beverage beverage any liquid suitable for drinking bewilder bewilder be a mystery or bewildering to 2018 NotesEdu bewildered perplexed by many conflicting situations or bewildered statements bewilderment bewilderment confusion resulting from failure to understand biannually biannually twice a year bibliography a list of writings with time and place of publication bibliography (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a bicker bicker argue over petty things biennial biennial occurring every second year bight bight a loop in a rope bight bight a loop in a rope bigot a prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions bigot differing from his own bigoted blindly and obstinately attached to some creed or bigoted opinion and intolerant toward others bile a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the bile gallbladder bilingual bilingual using or knowing two languages 2018 NotesEdu bill an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or bill services rendered billabong a stagnant pool of water in the bed of a stream that billabong flows intermittently billowing billowing characterized by great swelling waves or surges biography an account of the series of events making up a person's biography life biological biological pertaining to biology or to life and living things biped biped an animal with two feet birch birch hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees bishop a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual bishop and administrative authority bivalve marine or freshwater molluscs having a soft body with bivalve platelike gills enclosed within two shells hinged together bizarre bizarre conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual blacksmith a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer blacksmith and anvil blameable deserving blame or censure as being wrong or evil or blameable injurious 2018 NotesEdu
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