The objective of this section is to find new words to enable us to use it while speaking or writing.Priority should be given to learn at least 3 of it and use it in the suitable context by making it a daily habit just like drinking water.These words are taken from daily top 6 news headlines.WATCH THIS SPACE EVERYDAY FOR NEW 6 WORDS .DO LEARN IT & TRY TO USE IT.Thank you,Raj
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GLOSSARY:- n-Noun ||Adj.-Adjective || v.-Verb ||v.tr.-Transitive verb ||v.intr.- Intransitive verb || conj.-Conjunction. || Prep.-Preposition || Adv.-Adverb || Pl.- Plural .The words written in the square brackets adjacent to each top 6 words is the way to pronounce it.For example ,niche[neesh],where niche is one of the top 6 words and the [neesh] written in square brackets is the way to pronounce it.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOP 6 WORDS[DAY 6] 22-MAR-2010
TOP 6 WORDS DAY [1 to 5 ]
TOP 6 WORDS DAY [11 to 15]
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
catastrophe[ca·tas·tro·phe]
n.
1. A great, often sudden calamity.
2. A complete failure; a fiasco: The food was cold, the guests quarreled the whole dinner was a catastrophe.
3. The concluding action of a drama, especially a classical tragedy, following the climax and containing a resolution of the plot.
4. A sudden violent change in the earth's surface; a cataclysm.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
drastic[dras·tic]
adj.
1. Severe or radical in nature; extreme: the drastic measure of amputating the entire leg; drastic social change brought about by the French Revolution.
2. Taking effect violently or rapidly: a drastic emetic.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
coerce[co·erce]
tr.v. co·erced, co·erc·ing, co·erc·es
1. To force to act or think in a certain way by use of pressure, threats, or intimidation; compel.
2. To dominate, restrain, or control forcibly: coerced the strikers into compliance.
3. To bring about by force or threat: efforts to coerce agreement.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
infidelity[in·fi·del·i·ty]
n. pl. in·fi·del·i·ties
1.
a. Unfaithfulness to a sexual partner, especially a spouse.
b. An act of sexual unfaithfulness.
2. Lack of fidelity or loyalty.
3. Lack of religious belief.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
agnostic[ag·nos·tic]
n.
1.
a. One who believes that it is impossible to know whether there is a God.
b. One who is skeptical about the existence of God but does not profess true atheism.
2. One who is doubtful or noncommittal about something.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
atheist[a·the·ist]
n.
One who disbelieves or denies the existence of God or gods.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOP 6 WORDS[DAY 7] 23-MAR-2010
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
contentious[con·ten·tious]
adj
1. tending to argue or quarrel
2. causing or characterized by dispute; controversial
3. (Law) Law relating to a cause or legal business that is contested, esp a probate matter
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
provocative[pro·voc·a·tive]
adj.
Tending to provoke or stimulate.provocative - serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy; "a provocative remark"; "a provocative smile";
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
outrageous[out·ra·geous]
adj.
1.
a. Grossly offensive to decency or morality.
b. Being well beyond the bounds of good taste: outrageous epithets.
2. Having no regard for morality.
3. Violent or unrestrained in temperament or behavior.
4.
a. Extremely unusual or unconventional; extraordinary: loved to dress in outrageous clothing; found some outrageous bargains.
b. Being beyond all reason; extravagant or immoderate: spends an outrageous amount on entertainment.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
flamboyant[flam·boy·ant]
adj.
1. Highly elaborate; ornate.
2. Richly colored; resplendent.
3. Architecture Of, relating to, or having wavy lines and flamelike forms characteristic of 15th- and 16th-century French Gothic architecture.
4. Given to ostentatious or audacious display.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
vivid[viv·id]
1. Perceived as bright and distinct; brilliant: a vivid star.
2.
a. Having intensely bright colors: a vivid tapestry.
b. Having a very high degree of saturation: a vivid purple.
3. Presented in clear and striking manner: a vivid account of the incident.
4. Perceived or felt with the freshness of immediate experience: a vivid recollection of their childhood.
5. Active in forming lifelike images: a vivid imagination.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
seldom [sel·dom]
adv.
Not often; infrequently or rarely.
adj. Archaic
Infrequent; rare.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOP 6 WORDS[DAY 9] 25-MAR-2010
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
derail[de·rail]
intr. & tr.v. de·railed, de·rail·ing, de·rails
1. To run or cause to run off the rails.
2. To come or bring to a sudden halt: a campaign derailed by lack of funds; a policy that derailed under the new administration.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
summon[sum·mon]
tr.v. sum·moned, sum·mon·ing, sum·mons
1. To call together; convene.
2. To request to appear; send for.
3. Law To order to appear in court by the issuance of a summons.
4. To order to take a specified action; bid: summon the captain to surrender.
5. To call forth; evoke: "He summoned up a smile, though it seemed to take all his strength" (Colin Turnbull).
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
liability[li·a·bil·i·ty]
n. pl. li·a·bil·i·ties
1. The state of being liable.
2.
a. Something for which one is liable; an obligation, responsibility, or debt.
b. liabilities The financial obligations entered in the balance sheet of a business enterprise.
3. Something that holds one back; a handicap.
4. Likelihood.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
haphazard[hap·haz·ard ]
adj.
Dependent upon or characterized by mere chance. See Synonyms at chance.
n.
Mere chance; fortuity.
adv.
By chance; casually.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
showstopper[show·stop·per ]
n. Informal
1. A performance or performer that evokes so much applause from the audience that the show is temporarily interrupted.
2. A particularly arresting person or thing, especially one that draws attention away from others or brings a course of action to a halt.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
stampede[stam·pede]
n.
1. A sudden frenzied rush of panic-stricken animals.
2. A sudden headlong rush or flight of a crowd of people.
3. A mass impulsive action: a stampede of support for the candidate.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOP 6 WORDS[DAY 9] 25-MAR-2010
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
surge[surge]v. surged, surg·ing, surg·es
v.intr.
1. To rise and move in a billowing or swelling manner.
2. To roll or be tossed about on waves, as a boat.
3. To move like advancing waves: The fans surged forward to see the movie star.
4. To increase suddenly: As favorable reviews came out, interest in the software surged.
5. To improve one's performance suddenly, especially in bettering one's standing in a competition.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
buck
n.1.a. The adult male of some animals, such as the deer, antelope, or rabbit.
b. Antelope considered as a group: a herd of buck.
2.a. A robust or high-spirited young man.
b. A fop.
v. bucked, buck·ing, bucks
v.intr.
1. To leap upward arching the back: The horse bucked in fright.
2. To charge with the head lowered; butt.
3. To make sudden jerky movements; jolt: The motor bucked and lurched before it finally ran smoothly.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Phrasal Verb: buck up
To summon one's courage or spirits; hearten: My friends tried to buck me up after I lost the contest.
n. Informal
1. A dollar.
the buck stops here (Informal)(idiom) The ultimate responsibility rests here.
pass the buck (Informal)(idiom) to shift blame or responsibility onto another
the buck stops here (Informal)(idiom) the ultimate responsibility lies here
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
mediation[me·di·a·tion]
n
1. the act of mediating; intercession
2. (Law) International law an attempt to reconcile disputed matters arising between states, esp by the friendly intervention of a neutral power
3. (Business / Industrial Relations & HR Terms) a method of resolving an industrial dispute whereby a third party consults with those involved and recommends
a solution which is not, however, binding on the parties
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
unless[un·less]
conj.
Except on the condition that; except under the circumstances
prep.
Except for; except.
conj. unless
1 if not Don't come unless I telephone.
2 except when The directors have a meeting every Friday, unless there is nothing to discuss.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
cup of tea(idiom)
1. Something that one excels in or enjoys: Opera is not my cup of tea.
2. A matter to be reckoned or dealt with: Recreational sport is relaxing. Professional sport is another cup of tea altogether.
in (one's) cups(idiom)
Intoxicated; drunk.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOP 6 WORDS[DAY 10] 26-MAR-2010
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
emulate[em·u·late]
tr.v. em·u·lat·ed, em·u·lat·ing, em·u·lates
1. To strive to equal or excel, especially through imitation: an older pupil whose accomplishments and style I emulated.
2. To compete with successfully; approach or attain equality with.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
subsequent [sub·se·quent ]
adj
occurring after; succeeding
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
aggression[ag·gres·sion]
n.
1. The act of initiating hostilities or invasion.
2. The practice or habit of launching attacks.
3. destructive behavior or actions.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
hostile[hos·tile ]
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: hostile forces; hostile acts.
2. Feeling or showing enmity or ill will; antagonistic: a hostile remark.
3. Unfavorable to health or well-being; inhospitable or adverse: a hostile climate.
n.
1. An antagonistic person or thing.
2. An enemy in warfare.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
tamper[tam·per]
v. tam·pered, tam·per·ing, tam·pers
v.intr.
1. To interfere in a harmful manner: tried to tamper with the decedent's will; tampering with the timing mechanism of the safe.
2. To tinker with rashly or foolishly: Don't tamper with my feelings.
3. To engage in improper or secret dealings, as in an effort to influence: tamper with a jury.
v.tr.
To alter improperly.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
profanity [pro·fan·i·ty]
n. pl. pro·fan·i·ties
1. The condition or quality of being profane.
2.
a. Abusive, vulgar, or irreverent language.
b. The use of such language.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOP 6 WORDS DAY [1 to 5 ]
TOP 6 WORDS DAY [11 to 15]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[Note:-The meanings,usage,pronunciation,sample sentences and related details are obtained from various sources.Please click here REFERENCES for details of sources.My role is limited to finding suitable words and editing the content for our intended purpose of finding new words.]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GLOSSARY:- n-Noun ||Adj.-Adjective || v.-Verb ||v.tr.-Transitive verb ||v.intr.- Intransitive verb || conj.-Conjunction. || Prep.-Preposition || Adv.-Adverb || Pl.- Plural .The words written in the square brackets adjacent to each top 6 words is the way to pronounce it.For example ,niche[neesh],where niche is one of the top 6 words and the [neesh] written in square brackets is the way to pronounce it.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOP 6 WORDS[DAY 6] 22-MAR-2010
TOP 6 WORDS DAY [1 to 5 ]
TOP 6 WORDS DAY [11 to 15]
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
catastrophe[ca·tas·tro·phe]
n.
1. A great, often sudden calamity.
2. A complete failure; a fiasco: The food was cold, the guests quarreled the whole dinner was a catastrophe.
3. The concluding action of a drama, especially a classical tragedy, following the climax and containing a resolution of the plot.
4. A sudden violent change in the earth's surface; a cataclysm.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
drastic[dras·tic]
adj.
1. Severe or radical in nature; extreme: the drastic measure of amputating the entire leg; drastic social change brought about by the French Revolution.
2. Taking effect violently or rapidly: a drastic emetic.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
coerce[co·erce]
tr.v. co·erced, co·erc·ing, co·erc·es
1. To force to act or think in a certain way by use of pressure, threats, or intimidation; compel.
2. To dominate, restrain, or control forcibly: coerced the strikers into compliance.
3. To bring about by force or threat: efforts to coerce agreement.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
infidelity[in·fi·del·i·ty]
n. pl. in·fi·del·i·ties
1.
a. Unfaithfulness to a sexual partner, especially a spouse.
b. An act of sexual unfaithfulness.
2. Lack of fidelity or loyalty.
3. Lack of religious belief.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
agnostic[ag·nos·tic]
n.
1.
a. One who believes that it is impossible to know whether there is a God.
b. One who is skeptical about the existence of God but does not profess true atheism.
2. One who is doubtful or noncommittal about something.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
atheist[a·the·ist]
n.
One who disbelieves or denies the existence of God or gods.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOP 6 WORDS[DAY 7] 23-MAR-2010
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
contentious[con·ten·tious]
adj
1. tending to argue or quarrel
2. causing or characterized by dispute; controversial
3. (Law) Law relating to a cause or legal business that is contested, esp a probate matter
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
provocative[pro·voc·a·tive]
adj.
Tending to provoke or stimulate.provocative - serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy; "a provocative remark"; "a provocative smile";
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
outrageous[out·ra·geous]
adj.
1.
a. Grossly offensive to decency or morality.
b. Being well beyond the bounds of good taste: outrageous epithets.
2. Having no regard for morality.
3. Violent or unrestrained in temperament or behavior.
4.
a. Extremely unusual or unconventional; extraordinary: loved to dress in outrageous clothing; found some outrageous bargains.
b. Being beyond all reason; extravagant or immoderate: spends an outrageous amount on entertainment.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
flamboyant[flam·boy·ant]
adj.
1. Highly elaborate; ornate.
2. Richly colored; resplendent.
3. Architecture Of, relating to, or having wavy lines and flamelike forms characteristic of 15th- and 16th-century French Gothic architecture.
4. Given to ostentatious or audacious display.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
vivid[viv·id]
1. Perceived as bright and distinct; brilliant: a vivid star.
2.
a. Having intensely bright colors: a vivid tapestry.
b. Having a very high degree of saturation: a vivid purple.
3. Presented in clear and striking manner: a vivid account of the incident.
4. Perceived or felt with the freshness of immediate experience: a vivid recollection of their childhood.
5. Active in forming lifelike images: a vivid imagination.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
seldom [sel·dom]
adv.
Not often; infrequently or rarely.
adj. Archaic
Infrequent; rare.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOP 6 WORDS[DAY 9] 25-MAR-2010
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
derail[de·rail]
intr. & tr.v. de·railed, de·rail·ing, de·rails
1. To run or cause to run off the rails.
2. To come or bring to a sudden halt: a campaign derailed by lack of funds; a policy that derailed under the new administration.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
summon[sum·mon]
tr.v. sum·moned, sum·mon·ing, sum·mons
1. To call together; convene.
2. To request to appear; send for.
3. Law To order to appear in court by the issuance of a summons.
4. To order to take a specified action; bid: summon the captain to surrender.
5. To call forth; evoke: "He summoned up a smile, though it seemed to take all his strength" (Colin Turnbull).
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
liability[li·a·bil·i·ty]
n. pl. li·a·bil·i·ties
1. The state of being liable.
2.
a. Something for which one is liable; an obligation, responsibility, or debt.
b. liabilities The financial obligations entered in the balance sheet of a business enterprise.
3. Something that holds one back; a handicap.
4. Likelihood.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
haphazard[hap·haz·ard ]
adj.
Dependent upon or characterized by mere chance. See Synonyms at chance.
n.
Mere chance; fortuity.
adv.
By chance; casually.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
showstopper[show·stop·per ]
n. Informal
1. A performance or performer that evokes so much applause from the audience that the show is temporarily interrupted.
2. A particularly arresting person or thing, especially one that draws attention away from others or brings a course of action to a halt.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
stampede[stam·pede]
n.
1. A sudden frenzied rush of panic-stricken animals.
2. A sudden headlong rush or flight of a crowd of people.
3. A mass impulsive action: a stampede of support for the candidate.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOP 6 WORDS[DAY 9] 25-MAR-2010
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
surge[surge]v. surged, surg·ing, surg·es
v.intr.
1. To rise and move in a billowing or swelling manner.
2. To roll or be tossed about on waves, as a boat.
3. To move like advancing waves: The fans surged forward to see the movie star.
4. To increase suddenly: As favorable reviews came out, interest in the software surged.
5. To improve one's performance suddenly, especially in bettering one's standing in a competition.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
buck
n.1.a. The adult male of some animals, such as the deer, antelope, or rabbit.
b. Antelope considered as a group: a herd of buck.
2.a. A robust or high-spirited young man.
b. A fop.
v. bucked, buck·ing, bucks
v.intr.
1. To leap upward arching the back: The horse bucked in fright.
2. To charge with the head lowered; butt.
3. To make sudden jerky movements; jolt: The motor bucked and lurched before it finally ran smoothly.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Phrasal Verb: buck up
To summon one's courage or spirits; hearten: My friends tried to buck me up after I lost the contest.
n. Informal
1. A dollar.
the buck stops here (Informal)(idiom) The ultimate responsibility rests here.
pass the buck (Informal)(idiom) to shift blame or responsibility onto another
the buck stops here (Informal)(idiom) the ultimate responsibility lies here
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
mediation[me·di·a·tion]
n
1. the act of mediating; intercession
2. (Law) International law an attempt to reconcile disputed matters arising between states, esp by the friendly intervention of a neutral power
3. (Business / Industrial Relations & HR Terms) a method of resolving an industrial dispute whereby a third party consults with those involved and recommends
a solution which is not, however, binding on the parties
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
unless[un·less]
conj.
Except on the condition that; except under the circumstances
prep.
Except for; except.
conj. unless
1 if not Don't come unless I telephone.
2 except when The directors have a meeting every Friday, unless there is nothing to discuss.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
cup of tea(idiom)
1. Something that one excels in or enjoys: Opera is not my cup of tea.
2. A matter to be reckoned or dealt with: Recreational sport is relaxing. Professional sport is another cup of tea altogether.
in (one's) cups(idiom)
Intoxicated; drunk.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOP 6 WORDS[DAY 10] 26-MAR-2010
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
emulate[em·u·late]
tr.v. em·u·lat·ed, em·u·lat·ing, em·u·lates
1. To strive to equal or excel, especially through imitation: an older pupil whose accomplishments and style I emulated.
2. To compete with successfully; approach or attain equality with.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
subsequent [sub·se·quent ]
adj
occurring after; succeeding
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
aggression[ag·gres·sion]
n.
1. The act of initiating hostilities or invasion.
2. The practice or habit of launching attacks.
3. destructive behavior or actions.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
hostile[hos·tile ]
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: hostile forces; hostile acts.
2. Feeling or showing enmity or ill will; antagonistic: a hostile remark.
3. Unfavorable to health or well-being; inhospitable or adverse: a hostile climate.
n.
1. An antagonistic person or thing.
2. An enemy in warfare.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
tamper[tam·per]
v. tam·pered, tam·per·ing, tam·pers
v.intr.
1. To interfere in a harmful manner: tried to tamper with the decedent's will; tampering with the timing mechanism of the safe.
2. To tinker with rashly or foolishly: Don't tamper with my feelings.
3. To engage in improper or secret dealings, as in an effort to influence: tamper with a jury.
v.tr.
To alter improperly.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
profanity [pro·fan·i·ty]
n. pl. pro·fan·i·ties
1. The condition or quality of being profane.
2.
a. Abusive, vulgar, or irreverent language.
b. The use of such language.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOP 6 WORDS DAY [1 to 5 ]
TOP 6 WORDS DAY [11 to 15]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[Note:-The meanings,usage,pronunciation,sample sentences and related details are obtained from various sources.Please click here REFERENCES for details of sources.My role is limited to finding suitable words and editing the content for our intended purpose of finding new words.]
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
No comments:
Post a Comment