Dictionary Of English Synonyms Vocabulary Building

Dictionary Of English Synonyms Vocabulary Building Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle version is available to download in english. Read online anytime anywhere directly from your device. Click on the download button below to get a free pdf file of Dictionary Of English Synonyms Vocabulary Building book. This book definitely worth reading, it is an incredibly well-written.

Dictionary of English Synonyms: Vocabulary Building

Manik Joshi
Dictionary of English Synonyms Vocabulary Building Book PDF

Author : Manik Joshi
Publisher : Manik Joshi
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

Get Book

Dictionary of English Synonyms: Vocabulary Building by Manik Joshi Pdf

500 Words and Their Synonyms A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. Sample This: English Synonyms – A 001. ABET -- (meaning) to encourage somebody to do something illegal Synonyms for ‘Abet’ -- incite / instigate / provoke ****** 002. ABEYANCE -- (meaning) being stopped for a period of time Synonyms for ‘Abeyance’ -- dormancy / intermission / suspension ****** 003. ABILITY -- (meaning) the fact that somebody is able to do something Synonyms for ‘Ability’ -- aptitude / capability / competence / knack / potential / proficiency / skill / talent ****** 004. ABLAZE -- (meaning) burning; on fire Synonyms for ‘Ablaze’ -- aflame / afire / alight ****** 005. ABRASIVE -- (meaning) not smooth Synonyms for ‘Abrasive’ -- coarse / harsh / rough ****** 006. ABSENCE -- (meaning) not available, present, etc. Synonyms for ‘Absence’ -- nonexistence / nonappearance / nonattendance ****** 007. ABSTRUSE -- (meaning) difficult to understand Synonyms for ‘Abstruse’ -- arcane / complicated / convoluted / esoteric / garbled / inarticulate / incoherent / incomprehensible / indecipherable / inexplicable / intricate / obscure / rarefied / recondite / unfathomable / unintelligible / unplumbed ****** 008. ABUSE -- (meaning) unfair or cruel treatment Synonyms for ‘Abuse’ -- brutality / cruelty / exploitation / ill-treatment / maltreatment / mistreatment / misuse / spitefulness / viciousness ****** 009. ABYSS -- (meaning) a very deep crack in the ground Synonyms for ‘Abyss’ -- chasm / gulf ****** 010. ACCEDE -- (meaning) to agree to a demand, request, proposal, etc. Synonyms for ‘Accede’ -- acquiesce / approve / assent / commend / comply / endorse / grant / permission / ratify / sanction ****** 011. ACCENTUATE -- (meaning) to make something more noticeable Synonyms for ‘Accentuate’ -- emphasize / highlight / underline / underscore ****** 012. ACCLIMATIZE -- (meaning) to get used to the new situation Synonyms for ‘Acclimatize’ -- adapt / adjust ****** 013. ACCOMPLISH -- (meaning) to succeed in getting something Synonyms for ‘Accomplish’ -- attain / conquer / manage ****** 014. ACCOST -- (meaning) to come near to somebody/something Synonyms for ‘Accost’ -- advance / approach / confront ****** 015. ACCREDITED -- (meaning) officially recognized Synonyms for ‘Accredited’ -- certified / endorsed / licensed ****** 016. ACCRUAL -- (meaning) increase in something over a period of time Synonyms for ‘Accrual’ -- accretion / addition / amassing / buildup / gathering ****** 017. ACCUSE -- (meaning) to say somebody is guilty of something Synonyms for ‘Accuse’ -- arraign / blame / charge / impeach / indict / prosecute ****** 018. ACQUIT -- (meaning) to say officially that somebody is not guilty of a crime Synonyms for ‘Acquit’ -- absolve / exculpate / exonerate ****** 019. ADMIRATION -- (meaning) praise or approval Synonyms for ‘Admiration’ -- acclaim / accolade / applause / approbation / commendation / ovation ****** 020. ADMIRING -- (meaning) behavior that shows that you respect somebody/something Synonyms for ‘Admiring’ -- chivalrous / considerate / courteous / deferential / gracious / respectful / reverent / reverential ****** 021. ADROIT -- (meaning) skillful and accurate Synonyms for ‘Adroit’ -- agile / deft / dexterous / natty / nifty / nimble / swift ****** 022. ALARMING -- (meaning) causing feeling of fear and worry Synonyms for ‘Alarming’ -- baffling / bewildering / confounding / disconcerting / disquieting / distressing / perplexing / puzzling / tormenting / upsetting / worrying ******

Dictionary of Verbs: Vocabulary Building

Manik Joshi
Dictionary of Verbs Vocabulary Building Book PDF

Author : Manik Joshi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798782215859

Get Book

Dictionary of Verbs: Vocabulary Building by Manik Joshi Pdf

LARGE-PRINT EDITION: 825 Useful Verbs and Their Meanings --- Verbs are words that show action, state of being, or occurrence and form the main part of the predicate of a sentence. The basic form of a verb is known as its infinitive. In this book, you will study and learn useful English verbs with their meanings. ----- Sample this: English Verbs - A -- 01 -- abase -- to behave in a way so as to make someone that he/she does seem unimportant [synonyms: belittle, degrade, demean, humiliate, subjugate] --- 02 -- abate -- to become less strong or widespread; to make something less strong or widespread. [synonyms: decline, subside] --- 03 -- abduct -- to illegally and forcefully take sb away and keep them as a prisoner, especially in order to get sth such as money for returning them [synonym: kidnap] --- 04 -- abet -- to help or encourage or support sb to do sth wrong or illegal --- 05 -- abhor -- to strongly hate a way of thinking or behaving for moral reasons [synonyms: detest, despise, loathe] --- 06 -- abrade -- to remove part of the surface of sth, such as rock or skin, and damage it or make it rough by rubbing it against sth rough and hard i.e. by friction or erosion [synonyms: graze, roughen, scrape] --- 07 -- abridge -- to make a shortened version of an 'original text' [synonyms: abbreviate, shorten] --- 08 -- abrogate -- to officially cancel or end sth such as a law, agreement, contract, decision, etc. and make them no longer valid [synonyms: repeal, revoke, rescind] --- 09 -- abstract -- (a). to extract or remove something from something else --- (b). to consider something theoretically or separately from (something else) --- (c). to make a written summary of the main points of an argument, theory or a book, etc. --- 10 -- abut -- (of an area of land or a building) to be next to sth or to have a common boundary with the side of sth [synonym: adjoin] --- 11 -- acclaim -- to praise, admire or welcome sb/sth enthusiastically and publicly --- 12 -- ache -- (a). to feel continuous pain in a part of your body [synonym: hurt] --- (b). to have a strong desire for sb/sth or to do sth --- (c). to be very sad or distressed --- 13 -- adore -- to be very fond of something or to like sb very much [synonyms: admire, love] --- 14 -- affect -- (a). to cause a change in someone or something; to have an impact or an influence on someone or something --- (b). to produce strong feelings of distress, pity, regret, sorrow, or sympathy, etc. on sb --- (c). (of a disease) to make sb become ill or sick; to have an impact on sb or a particular part of the body --- (d). -- to act as if you are feeling or thinking sth --- (e). to try to impress other people by using or wearing sth that looks special/unique; to behave insincerely or unnaturally to impress other people [synonym: put on] --- 15 -- aggrandize -- to increase power, wealth, importance or status of a person or country [synonyms: enhance; extend] --- 16 -- aggravate -- (a). to intentionally irritate somebody [synonyms: annoy, exasperate] --- (b).to make an unpleasant situation or an illness worse or more serious [synonyms: exacerbate, worsen] --- 17 -- ante -- to put a sum of money in poker before receiving cards --- 18 -- ape -- (a). to do sth in the same way as sb else, however not in a proper manner [synonym: imitate] --- (b). to irritate or make fun of sb by copying the way they behave, talk, or walk, etc in an absurd manner [synonym: mimic] --- 19 -- appease -- (a). to make sb calmer and prevent them from harming you by accepting their demands [synonyms: conciliate; soothe; pacify] --- (b). to make or preserve peace with a nation and avoid war by giving it what they want --- 20 -- arch -- (a). (of part of your body) to move and form a curved shape --- (b). to be in a curved line or shape across or over sth --- 21 -- aspire -- to direct your hopes, efforts, etc. towards a particular career or activity [synonyms: aim, seek]

Dictionary of English Antonyms: Vocabulary Building

Manik Joshi
Dictionary of English Antonyms Vocabulary Building Book PDF

Author : Manik Joshi
Publisher : Manik Joshi
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-25
Category : Reference
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

Get Book

Dictionary of English Antonyms: Vocabulary Building by Manik Joshi Pdf

An antonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. Alphabetical List of English antonyms Sample This: English Antonyms – A 1. ABOVE -- (meaning) on top of, over, higher than, more than Antonyms of ‘Above’ -- below / under / less / beneath / lower 2. ABSORB -- (meaning) to take in energy, gas, heat, light, liquid, etc. Antonyms of ‘Absorb’ -- emanate / discharge / drip / emit / exude / leak / ooze / radiate / secrete 3. ABSTEMIOUS -- (meaning) not lenient towards yourself Antonyms of ‘Abstemious’ -- unconstrained / uncontrolled / uninhibited / unrestrained 4. ACCEPT -- (meaning) to take readily something that is offered; to say ‘Yes’ to the proposal, offer, etc. Antonyms of ‘Accept’ -- abandon / deny / disallow / disprove / discard / dump / rebut / refuse / reject 5. ACCIDENTAL -- (meaning) happening by chance Antonyms of ‘Accidental’ -- deliberate / intentional / planned / premeditated / purposeful / fixed 6. ACCRETION -- (meaning) slowly added layer of a substance Antonyms of ‘Accretion’ -- corrosion / decay / decomposition / deterioration / disintegration / erosion 7. ACKNOWLEDGE -- (meaning) to accept that something is true Antonyms of ‘Acknowledge’ -- condone / deny / disprove / challenge / contradict / ignore / invalidate / overlook / rebuff / refute 8. ACTIVE -- (meaning) involved in something or doing something Antonyms of ‘Active’ -- dormant / idle / inactive / inert / latent / lethargic / listless / passive / sluggish 9. ACTUAL -- (meaning) existing in reality Antonyms of ‘Actual’ -- fantasy / illusory / imaginary / invented / unreal / virtual 10. ADORATION -- (meaning) intense like Antonyms of ‘Adoration’ -- abhorrence / detestation / disgust / hatred / loathing / odium / repugnance / repulsion OTHER USEFUL ANTONYMS -- XYZ 1. abandon -- retain / salvage 2. abase -- deference / respect 3. abashed -- proud / unabashed 4. abate -- strengthen / brace 5. abbreviate -- amplify / lengthen 6. abdicate -- accept / continue 7. aberrant -- typical / usual 8. aberration -- normality / routine 9. abet -- hinder / dissuade 10. abhor -- admire / worship 11. abhorrent -- desirable / pleasing 12. abiding -- temporary / transient 13. ability -- inability / ineptitude 14. abject -- hopeful / optimistic 15. abjure -- own / possess 16. able -- incapable / unable 17. abnormal -- normal / natural 18. abolition -- initiation / launching 19. abominate -- love / respect 20. abortive -- fruitful / productive 21. abrasive -- even / regular / polite 22. abridge -- enlarge / expand 23. abridged -- comprehensive / whole 24. abrupt -- gradual / steady 25. abseil -- ascend / climb 26. absence -- attendance / existence / presence 27. absolute -- relative / virtual 28. absolution -- harshness / severity 29. absolve -- blame / condemn / denounce 30. abstain -- endure / persist 31. abstinence -- excess / indulgence 32. abstract -- concrete / real 33. abstracted -- alert / attentive / aware 34. abstruse -- intelligible / logical / lucid 35. abundant -- meager / scarce 36. abysmal -- excellent / outstanding 37. accede -- disallow / discard 38. acceptable -- deplorable / unacceptable 39. acceptance -- denial / rejection / renunciation 40. accessible -- inaccessible / unachievable 41. acclaim -- condemnation / disapproval 42. accolade -- discredit / disgrace / ignominy 43. accommodating -- disobliging / uncooperative 44. accord -- disagreement / disparity 45. accountable -- inexplicable / unaccountable 46. accredit -- derecognize / disapprove 47. accrual -- decrease / deduction / loss 48. accurate -- inaccurate / incorrect 49. accustomed -- unaccustomed / unfamiliar 50. achievable -- unachievable / unattainable 51. acquiescence -- opposition / resistance 52. acquire -- cede / relinquish / surrender 53. acrid -- saccharine / sugary 54. acrimonious -- harmonious / melodious 55. activate -- deactivate / impede 56. activity -- immobility / sluggishness 57. acuity -- dullness / tedium 58. acumen -- folly / foolhardiness / stupidity 59. adamant -- relenting / yielding 60. add -- deduct / subtract

Dictionary of Formal Words: Vocabulary Building

Manik Joshi
Dictionary of Formal Words Vocabulary Building Book PDF

Author : Manik Joshi
Publisher : Manik Joshi
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

Get Book

Dictionary of Formal Words: Vocabulary Building by Manik Joshi Pdf

2600 Useful Formal Words and Their Meanings Formal words are used in the official language. These words are used in ‘official’ or formal writing. In this book, you will study and learn useful formal words, the names of parts of speech they belong to and their meanings. || Sample This: Formal Words -- A 01 -- abandonment [n.] -- (a). the act of leaving a person, place or thing without intending to return | (b). the act of giving up a practice, a course of action or a way of thinking completely and permanently [synonyms: desertion, forsaking] 02 -- abate [v.] -- to become less strong or widespread; to make something less strong or widespread. [synonyms: decline, subside] 03 -- abhorrence [n.] -- a feeling of strong hate for a way of thinking or behaving for moral reasons [synonyms: detestation, disgust, hatred, loathing, repugnance] 04 -- abstemious [adj.] -- not allowing yourself to indulge too much in enjoyable activities such as eating food or drinking alcohol [synonym: ascetic] 05 -- abstraction [n.] -- (a). a general idea or quality rather than a real person, object, event or situation | (b). the state of thinking deeply about sth and lacking concentration or not paying attention to what is happening around one. [synonyms: absentmindedness, inattentiveness, distractedness] 06 -- abstruse [adj.] -- complicated and difficult to understand especially when it could be explained in an easier way [synonyms: perplexing, puzzling] 07 -- abut [v.] -- (of an area of land or a building) to be next to sth or to have a common boundary with the side of sth [synonym: adjoin] 08 -- abyss [n.] -- (a). a very deep wide crack or opening in the ground 09 -- acclamation [n.] -- loud, noisy and enthusiastic approval or welcome [synonyms: approbation, commendation] 10 -- ache [v.] -- (b). to have a strong desire for sb/sth or to do sth 11 -- acme [n.] -- the highest point or stage of development, achievement or the most excellent example of sth [synonyms: peak, summit, zenith] 12 -- acolyte [n.] -- a person who attends, follows and helps a leader 13 -- aesthete [n.] -- a person who has a love, understanding, sensitivity and appreciation of works of art and beautiful things 14 -- affecting [adj.] -- producing strong feelings of distress, pity, regret, sorrow, or sympathy, etc. 15 -- aged [adj.] -- very old; grown old [synonym: matured] 16 -- aggrandize [v.] -- to increase power, wealth, importance or status of a person or country [synonyms: enhance, extend] 17 -- airy [adj.] -- (a). showing no worry about sth or not treating sth as serious | (b). -- not serious or practical 18 -- akin [adj.] -- (a). having some of the essential same qualities [synonym: similar] | (b). related by blood 19 -- allusive [adj.] -- containing a word or phrase that makes a reference to a specific person, event, place, etc. in an indirect way 20 -- aloft [adv.] -- high up in or into the air; far above the ground [synonym: overhead] 21 -- amid (prep.] -- (a). in the middle or course of something (b). surrounded by sth 22 -- amity [n.] -- a friendly relationship [synonyms: concord, harmony] 23 -- anew [adv.] -- (a). again but in a new or different and more positive way | (b). once more [synonym: again] 24 -- anodyne [adj.] -- not likely to cause disagreement or offense; not expressing strong opinions [synonyms: bland, insipid] | (b). capable of relieving pain 25 -- antagonistically (adv.) -- In a manner that shows or feels dislike or opposition [synonym: hostility] 26 -- arcane [adj.] -- strange, secret and mysterious and therefore knowable or understandable only to a few people [synonyms: esoteric, unfathomable] 27 -- artifice [n.] -- the clever use of tricks to cheat or deceive sb [synonyms: deception, pretense] | (b). a skilled piece of workmanship 28 -- audacity [n.] -- rude, shocking or disrespectful behavior [synonyms: cheek, daring, impudence, nerve] 29 -- august [adj.] -- respected, dignified and impressive [synonyms: imposing, majestic] 30 -- aureate [adj.] -- (a). (especially of language) decorated or elaborated in a complicated way | (b). made of gold or having the color of gold [synonym: golden] 31 -- aver [v.] -- to state firmly that sth is certainly true [synonyms: assert, avow] 32 -- avow [v.] -- to publicly express your opinion about sth in a firm way [synonym: affirm]

Dictionary of Technical Words: Vocabulary Building

Manik Joshi
Dictionary of Technical Words Vocabulary Building Book PDF

Author : Manik Joshi
Publisher : Manik Joshi
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

Get Book

Dictionary of Technical Words: Vocabulary Building by Manik Joshi Pdf

Technical words are words that have specific meanings within a specific field of expertise. Technical language is a specialized type of written or oral communication. In this book, you will study and learn useful and common technical words, the names of parts of speech they belong to and their meanings. Sample This: 01. Anatomy – 01 -- abductor [n.] -- a muscle used to pull a body part away from the midline of the body or from another part 02 -- aqueous humor [n.] -- a transparent water-like fluid inside the front part of the eye 03 – atrium [n.] -- either of the two upper chambers through which blood enters the ventricles (bottom chambers) of the heart [synonym: auricle] 04 -- auricle [n.] – (a). atrium | (b). the outer part of the ear 05 -- ball-and-socket joint [n.] -- a joint (such as hip joint) in which the ball-shaped part of a bone fits into the curved hollow part of another bone 06 -- brainstem [n.] -- the stalk-like lowest part of the brain, made up of the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata, connecting the cerebrum to form the spinal cord 07 -- bronchus [n.] (pl. bronchi) -- one of the two terminal branches of the trachea (windpipe) that lead respectively into the right and the left lung and allow passage of air in and out of the lungs 08 -- capillary [n.] -- any of the smallest tubes in the body that transports blood to larger vessels in the body [synonyms: duct, vessel] 09 -- central nervous system [n.] -- the part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord 10 -- cephalic [adj.] -- relating or pertaining to the head or the head end of the body 11 -- cervical [adj.] – (a). of or pertaining to or connected with the cervix (the neck of the uterus) | (a). of or pertaining to or connected with the neck 12 -- ciliary muscle [n.] -- an intrinsic muscle of the eye that controls the shape or curvature of the lens 13 -- clavicle [n.] -- either of the two bones that connect the sternum (the long flat bone in the upper middle of the front of the chest) to the shoulder [synonym: collarbone] 14 -- coccyx [n.] -- the small bone at the very bottom of the spine 15 -- colonic [adj.] -- connected with the colon, (= part of the large intestine) 16 -- cornea [n.] -- the transparent layer of the eye that covers and protects the front portion of the eye 17 -- corneal [adj.] – relating to the transparent layer of the eye that covers and protects the front portion of the eye 18 -- coronary artery [n.] -- either of the two arteries (vessels) that supply blood rich in oxygen to the heart 19 -- corpuscle [n.] -- any of the red or white cells found in the blood of vertebrates 20 -- costal [adj.] -- connected with the ribs 21 -- cranium [n.] (pl. craniums or crania) -- the large round superior part of the skull, made up of the cranial bones, that encloses and protects the brain 22 -- diaphragm [n.] -- the layer of muscle between the lungs and the stomach, separating the chest cavity from the abdomen, used to control breathing 23 -- external ear [n.] -- the parts of the ear outside the eardrum 24 -- extrinsic [adj.] -- (of a muscle) having its origin outside the region from the part which it moves 25 -- femoral [adj.] – relating to the upper bone of the leg or hind leg 26 -- femur [n.] (pl. femurs or femora) -- upper bone of the leg or hind leg; the thigh bone 27 -- forebrain [n.] -- the front part of the brain 28 -- glottis [n.] -- the upper or top part of the respiratory passage that leads from the throat to the lungs and contains vocal cords and the narrow opening between them 29 -- hindbrain [n.] -- the part of the brain comprising the cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata located near the base of the head 30 -- hippocampus [n.] (pl. hippocampi) -- either of the two areas of the brain lying deep in the medial temporal lobes and plays a critical role in emotions, learning, and memory

Dictionary of Adjectives: Vocabulary Building

Manik Joshi
Dictionary of Adjectives Vocabulary Building Book PDF

Author : Manik Joshi
Publisher : Manik Joshi
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-14
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

Get Book

Dictionary of Adjectives: Vocabulary Building by Manik Joshi Pdf

3600 Useful Adjectives and Their Meanings An adjective is a word that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun. Adjectives can act as a complement to linking verbs or the verb “to be’. Adjectives are said to be coordinate if they modify the same noun in a sentence. In this book, you will study and learn useful English adjectives along with their meanings. || Sample This: English Adjectives -- A 01 -- aberrant -- unusual or socially unacceptable; departing from an accepted standard [synonyms: abnormal, deviant, nonstandard] 02 -- abiotic -- relating to non-living or non-biological part of an ecosystem in the environment 03 -- able -- skillful or good at sth [synonyms: talented, proficient] 04 -- abominable -- extremely bad or unpleasant and causing a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval [synonyms: appalling, detesting, monstrous, repulsive] 05 -- abortive -- (of an action) failing to produce the intended result [synonyms: failed, fruitless, unproductive, unsuccessful] 06 -- abridged -- a shortened version of an ‘original text’ [synonyms: abbreviated, shortened] 07 -- abrupt -- (a). involving action or change that is sudden, rapid or unexpected in an unpleasant way | (b). speaking in an unfriendly manner 08 -- abstemious -- not allowing yourself to indulge too much in enjoyable activities such as eating food or drinking alcohol [synonym: ascetic] 09 -- abstract -- (a). based on general ideas or principles | (b). existing in thought or as an idea, separated from physical reality (c). not representing somebody/something in a realistic way and expressing concepts only [synonyms: conceptual, intangible, theoretical] 10 -- abstracted -- thinking deeply about sth and lacking concentration or not paying attention to what is happening around one. [synonyms: absentminded, inattentive, distracted, preoccupied] 11 -- abstractionist -- producing abstract works of art 12 -- abstruse -- complicated and difficult to understand especially when it could be explained in an easier way [synonyms: perplexing, puzzling] 13 -- abyssal -- of or belonging to the ocean depths, especially between about 3000 and 6000 meters down 14 -- accusative -- (in some languages such as Latin, Greek and German) the form of a noun, a pronoun or an adjective when it is the direct object of a verb or objects of prepositions. 15 -- ace -- very good [synonyms: top, world-class] 16 -- achy -- affected by an uninterrupted pain that is small in degree 17 -- acid -- (a). having a bitter sharp taste like that of a lemon [synonym: sour] | (b). (of sb’s remarks) critical, rude and unkind [synonym: sarcastic] 18 -- acquisitive -- eager to own to acquire and own money or new possessions (material things) in a greedy way [synonyms: covetous, materialistic] 19 -- acrimonious -- (a). (of an argument, a speech, discussion, behavior, etc.) angry and full of strong bitter, sharp or harsh feelings and words | (b). having a strong unpleasant taste or smell 20 -- acyclic -- not forming part of a cycle or not occurring in cycles 21 -- adamantine -- extremely strong; impossible to break or smash 22 -- adaptable -- (a). to able to adjust or be adjusted to deal with new and different situations or conditions [synonym: flexible] | (b). to able to be modified or suited for a new use or purpose 23 -- adaptive -- having the ability to change when necessary in order to deal with different or changing situations 24 -- adept -- good at doing difficult tasks [synonyms: skillful, proficient] 25 -- adulterous -- of or involving physical relationship (intercourse) between a married person and sb who is not their spouse or partner [synonyms: disloyal, treacherous] 26 -- advantaged -- being in or having a comparatively favorable position over others in terms of a financial or social situation [synonym: privileged] 27 -- advantageous -- good, useful, helpful or favorable in a particular situation [synonyms: beneficial, gainful]

Dictionary of Adverbs: Vocabulary Building

Manik Joshi
Dictionary of Adverbs Vocabulary Building Book PDF

Author : Manik Joshi
Publisher : Manik Joshi
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-14
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

Get Book

Dictionary of Adverbs: Vocabulary Building by Manik Joshi Pdf

1600 Useful Adverbs and Their Meanings An adverb is a word used to describe or modify a verb, an adjective or another adverb. They tell us how (in what manner), how much (in what degree), how far (to what extent), when (in what time), and where (in what place). In this book, you will study and learn useful English adverbs along with their meanings. || Sample This: English Adverbs -- A 01 -- abaft -- in or behind the stern (back end) of a ship 02 -- aberrantly -- in a manner that is unusual or socially unacceptable; departing from an accepted standard [synonyms: abnormally] 03 -- ably -- skillfully, successfully and well: [synonym: competently] 04 -- abominably -- in an extremely bad or unpleasant way, causing a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval [synonyms: appallingly, monstrously, repulsively] 05 -- abortively -- (of an action) in a manner that fails to produce the intended result [synonyms: fruitlessly, unproductively, unsuccessfully] 06 -- abruptly -- (a). in an unpleasant manner that is sudden, rapid or unexpected [synonyms: hastily, suddenly, unexpectedly] | (b). (related to the way of talking) in an unfriendly manner 07 -- abstemiously -- in a sparing manner, avoiding too much in enjoyable activities such as eating food or drinking alcohol 08 -- abstractedly -- without paying attention to what is happening around you because you are thinking deeply about sth else; [synonyms: absentmindedly, inattentively, distractedly] 09 -- abstractly -- (a). in a manner that is based on general ideas or principals | (b). in a manner that exists in thought or as an idea, separated from physical reality (c). in a manner that does not represent somebody/something in a realistic way and expresses concepts only [synonyms: conceptually, intangibly, theoretically] 10 -- abstrusely -- in a manner that is complicated and difficult to understand especially when it could be explained in an easier way [synonyms: perplexingly, puzzlingly] 11 -- acidly -- (of sb’s remarks) in a manner that is critical, rude and unkind [synonyms: sarcastically] 12 -- acquisitively -- in a manner that shows eagerness to own to acquire and own money or new possessions (material things) in a greedy way [synonyms: graspingly, covetously, materialistically] 13 -- acrimoniously -- (of an argument, a speech, discussion, behavior, etc.) in an angry manner or in a bitter, sharp, harsh manner of language or tone 14 -- adaptively -- in a manner that shows an ability to change when necessary in order to deal with different or changing situations 15 -- adeptly -- in a skillful way that shows natural ability or through proficiency [synonyms: adroitly, skillfully, proficiently] 16 -- adulterously -- relating to a physical relationship (intercourse) between a married person and sb who is not their spouse or partner [synonyms: disloyally, treacherously] 17 -- advantageously -- in a manner that is good, useful, helpful or favorable in a particular situation [synonyms: beneficially, constructively, gainfully] 18 -- adventitiously -- in a manner that is happening by chance or accident; in a manner that is not planned or designed 19 -- adventurously -- (a). in a way that includes new and interesting ideas, methods, things or experiences | (b). in a manner that is full of new, exciting or dangerous ideas, methods, things or experiences [synonyms: audaciously, boldly, daringly] 20 -- affectedly -- in an insincere, pretentious and unnatural way to impress other people 21 -- affectingly -- in a manner that produces strong feelings of distress, pity, regret, sorrow, or sympathy, etc. 22 -- agelessly -- in a manner that seems to be never coming to an end or growing old [synonyms: everlastingly, timelessly] 23 -- allusively -- in a manner that contains a word or phrase that makes a reference to a specific person, event, place, etc. in an indirect way 24 -- aloft -- high up in or into the air; far above the ground [synonyms: overhead] 25 -- also -- (not used with negative verbs) in addition; as well; [synonyms: furthermore, too] 26 -- amateurishly -- in a manner that is done incompetently, inexpertly or unskillfully [synonyms: incompetently, unprofessionally]

Oxford American Dictionary Vocabulary Builder

Keith S. Folse
Oxford American Dictionary Vocabulary Builder Book PDF

Author : Keith S. Folse
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2010-12-02
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0194399958

Get Book

Oxford American Dictionary Vocabulary Builder by Keith S. Folse Pdf

50 lessons with 130 activities and write-in exercises Each lesson focuses on an area of language, with the emphasis on vocabulary extension and the Oxford 3000TM (the most important words to learn in English) Each lesson encourages students to explore different dictionary entries (taken from the Oxford American Dictionary for learners of English), so that they know how the dictionary helps with pronunciation, parts of speech, and using words correctly Focus on useful vocabulary with the Word Banks The Wordlist in the back of the book shows all the words that are taught in the 50 lessons.

Dictionary of English Synonyms

Manik Joshi
Dictionary of English Synonyms Book PDF

Author : Manik Joshi
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1499568509

Get Book

Dictionary of English Synonyms by Manik Joshi Pdf

Alphabetical List of Useful Synonyms

Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder

Mary W. Cornog
Merriam Webster s Vocabulary Builder Book PDF

Author : Mary W. Cornog
Publisher : Merriam-Webster
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0877799105

Get Book

Merriam-Webster's Vocabulary Builder by Mary W. Cornog Pdf

The ideal book for people who want to increase their word power. Thorough coverage of 1,200 words and 240 roots while introducing 2,300 words. The Vocabulary Builder is organized by Greek and Latin roots for effective study with nearly 250 new words and roots. Includes quizzes after each root discussion to test progress. A great study aid for students preparing to take standardized tests.

Building a Strong Vocabulary

Carl Bernard Smith
Building a Strong Vocabulary Book PDF

Author : Carl Bernard Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UVA:X006088211

Get Book

Building a Strong Vocabulary by Carl Bernard Smith Pdf

This book presents 12 strategies (focusing on one strategy a week) for students to increase vocabulary and boost communication skills, suggesting that these techniques can easily double the average person's vocabulary. After an introduction, the book presents the following 12 techniques: (1) "Expand on What You Know: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homophones"; (2) "Build through Word Structure: Base Words and Prefixes"; (3) "Build through Word Endings: Base Words and Suffixes"; (4) "Find Related Words and Grow"; (5) "Gain Meaning from Context"; (6) "Say Exactly What You Mean"; (7) "Play the Analogies Game"; (8) "Create Word Maps and Word Webs"; (9) "Search for Treasure in Dictionaries and Thesauruses"; (10) "Learn More about Word Structure: Roots and Affixes"; "Discover Latin and Greek Word Families"; and (12) "Take a Foreign Tour: Words from Other Languages." An epilogue, "Keep Building Your Vocabulary: An Ongoing Process," is attached. (RS)

The Century Vocabulary Builder

Garland Greever,Joseph M. Bachelor
The Century Vocabulary Builder Book PDF

Author : Garland Greever,Joseph M. Bachelor
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2022-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547120360

Get Book

The Century Vocabulary Builder by Garland Greever,Joseph M. Bachelor Pdf

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Century Vocabulary Builder" by Garland Greever, Joseph M. Bachelor. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Dictionary of Approving and Disapproving Words: Vocabulary Building

Manik Joshi
Dictionary of Approving and Disapproving Words Vocabulary Building Book PDF

Author : Manik Joshi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798782238841

Get Book

Dictionary of Approving and Disapproving Words: Vocabulary Building by Manik Joshi Pdf

LARGE-PRINT EDITION: 850 Useful "Approving and Disapproving Words" and Their Meanings: Approving words in English are words that are used to show something (action, state, etc.) that you generally approve of or think is good. On the other hand, disapproving words in English are words that are used to show something (action, state, etc.) that you generally don't approve of or think bad. In this book, you will study and learn various common approving and disapproving words, parts of speech they belong to and their meanings. ----- Sample This: 01 -- abstruse [adj.] (often disapproving) -- complicated and difficult to understand especially when could be explained in the easier way [synonyms: perplexing, puzzling] --- 02 -- acquisitive [adj.] (disapproving) -- eager to own to acquire and own money or new possessions (material things) in a greedy way [synonyms: covetous, materialistic] --- 03 -- acquisitiveness [n.] (disapproving) -- excessive interest in acquiring and owning money or new possessions (material things) in a greedy way [synonyms: covetousness, hoarding, materialism] --- 04 -- adaptability [n.] (approving) -- (a). the quality of being able to adjust or be adjusted to deal with new and different situations or conditions [synonym: flexibility] --- (b). the quality of being able to be modified or suited for a new use or purpose --- 05 -- adaptable [adj.] (approving) -- (a). to able to adjust or be adjusted to deal with new and different situations or conditions [synonym: flexible] --- (b). to able to be modified or suited for a new use or purpose --- 06 -- adaptableness [n.] (approving) -- (a). the quality of being able to adjust or be adjusted to deal with new and different situations or conditions [synonym: flexibility] --- (b). the quality of being able to be modified or suited for a new use or purpose --- 07 -- adventurer [n.] (often disapproving) -- a man who enjoys taking risks or is willing to take risks with a view to acquire political power or to get success in a business, sometimes in a dishonest way --- 08 -- adventuress [n.] (often disapproving) -- a woman who enjoys taking risks or is willing to take risks with a view to acquire political power or to get success in a business, sometimes in a dishonest way --- 09 -- adventurism [n.] (disapproving) -- a willingness to take risks with a view to acquire political power or to get success in a business, sometimes in a dishonest way --- 10 -- aesthete [n.] (sometimes disapproving) -- a person who has a love, understanding, sensitivity and appreciation of works of art and beautiful things --- 11 -- affect [v.] (disapproving) -- to try to impress other people by using or wearing sth that looks special/unique; to behave insincerely or unnaturally to impress other people [synonym: put on] --- 12 -- aggrandize [v.] (disapproving) -- to increase power, wealth, importance or status of a person or country [synonyms: enhance; extend] --- 13 -- aggrandizement [n.] (disapproving) -- an increase in the power, wealth, importance or status of a person or country [synonyms: enhancement; extension] --- 14 -- agitator [n.] (disapproving) -- a person who urges others to take part in a protest or rebel, especially political one [synonyms: campaigner, dissenter, protestor] --- 15 -- airhead [n.] (disapproving) -- an unintelligent or stupid person [synonym: dreamer] --- 16 -- airy [adj.] (disapproving) -- not serious or practical --- 17 -- alarmist [adj.] (disapproving) -- causing unnecessary fear and worry about sth dangerous and unpleasant [synonyms: gloomy, panicky, pessimistic] ----- [n.] (disapproving) -- a person who causes unnecessary fear and worry about sth dangerous and unpleasant [synonyms: cynic, pessimist, worrywart] --- 18 -- alien [adj.] (a). (often disapproving) -- from another country, culture or society; not native [synonym: foreign] --- (b). (disapproving) -- unusual or unacceptable

Longman Dictionary of American English

Anonim
Longman Dictionary of American English Book PDF

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Pearson ELT
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1447948106

Get Book

Longman Dictionary of American English by Anonim Pdf

« The latest edition of this best-selling dictionary helps intermediate students improve their writing with the new Collocations feature and offers extra support for those studying other subjects in English. The integrated Thesaurus helps students build their vocabulary. The online version offers the entire content of the dictionary plus additional innovative functionality to facilitate customisable teaching and learning, and a wealth of customisable practice so that users focus on the words that they want to learn. Students preparing for SATs and TOEFL® can also practise their exam skills using the interactive exercises. »--

Oxford English Dictionary

John A. Simpson
Oxford English Dictionary Book PDF

Author : John A. Simpson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2002-04-18
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0195218892

Get Book

Oxford English Dictionary by John A. Simpson Pdf

The Oxford English Dictionary is the internationally recognized authority on the evolution of the English language from 1150 to the present day. The Dictionary defines over 500,000 words, making it an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, pronunciation, and history of the English language. This new upgrade version of The Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition on CD-ROM offers unparalleled access to the world's most important reference work for the English language. The text of this version has been augmented with the inclusion of the Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series (Volumes 1-3), published in 1993 and 1997, the Bibliography to the Second Edition, and other ancillary material. System requirements: PC with minimum 200 MHz Pentium-class processor; 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); 16-speed CD-ROM drive (32-speed recommended); Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 200, or XP (Local administrator rights are required to install and open the OED for the first time on a PC running Windows NT 4 and to install and run the OED on Windows 2000 and XP); 1.1 GB hard disk space to run the OED from the CD-ROM and 1.7 GB to install the CD-ROM to the hard disk: SVGA monitor: 800 x 600 pixels: 16-bit (64k, high color) setting recommended. Please note: for the upgrade, installation requires the use of the OED CD-ROM v2.0.