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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.
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TOP 6 WORDS[DAY 11] 27-MAR-2010
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imperative[im·per·a·tive]
adj.
1. Expressing a command or plea; peremptory: requests that grew more and more imperative.
2. Having the power or authority to command or control.
3. Grammar Of, relating to, or constituting the mood that expresses a command or request.
4. Impossible to deter or evade; pressing: imperative needs.
n.
1.
a. A command; an order.
b. An obligation; a duty: social imperatives.
2. A rule, principle, or instinct that compels a certain behavior: a people driven to aggression by territorial imperatives.
3. Grammar
a. The imperative mood.
b. A verb form of the imperative mood.
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inquisitive[in·quis·i·tive]
adj.
1. Inclined to investigate; eager for knowledge.
2. Unduly curious and inquiring
3. excessively curious, esp about the affairs of others; prying
4. eager to learn; inquiring
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blunt
adj. blunt·er, blunt·est
1. Having a dull edge or end; not sharp.
2. Abrupt and often disconcertingly frank in speech: "Onscreen, John Wayne was a blunt talker and straight shooter" (Time).
3. Slow to understand or perceive; dull.
4. Lacking in feeling; insensitive.
v. blunt·ed, blunt·ing, blunts
v.tr.
1. To dull the edge of.
2. To make less effective; weaken: blunting the criticism with a smile.
v.intr.
To become blunt.
bluntly - in a blunt direct manner; "he spoke bluntly"; "he stated his opinion flat-out"; "he was criticized roundly"
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snub
tr.v. snubbed, snub·bing, snubs
1. To ignore or behave coldly toward; slight.
2. To dismiss, turn down, or frustrate the expectations of.
3. Nautical
a. To check the movement of (a rope or cable running out) by turning it quickly about a post or cleat.
b. To secure (a vessel, for example) in this manner.
4. To stub out (a cigarette, for example).
n.
1. A deliberate slight or affront.
2. Nautical A sudden checking, as of a rope or cable running out.
adj.
Unusually short: a snub nose.
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imbibe
vb.
1. to drink (esp alcoholic drinks)
2. Literary to take in or assimilate (ideas, facts, etc.) to imbibe the spirit of the Renaissance
3. (tr) to take in as if by drinking to imbibe fresh air
4. to absorb or cause to absorb liquid or moisture; assimilate or saturate
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at bay (idiom)
Fig. at a distance. I have to keep the bill collectors at bay until I get my paycheck. The mosquitoes will not remain at bay for very long.
confront
v. con·front·ed, con·front·ing, con·fronts
v.tr.
1. To come face to face with, especially with defiance or hostility: I wish to confront my accuser in a court of law.
2. To bring face to face with: The defendant was confronted with incontrovertible evidence of guilt.
3. To come up against; encounter: confronted danger at every turn.
v.intr.
To engage in confrontation: "She got no child support. She didn't argue or confront"
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TOP 6 WORDS[DAY 12] 28-MAR-2010
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teetotaler[tee·to·tal·er]
n.
One who abstains completely from alcoholic beverages
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rely on (idiom)
rely (up)on someone or something
to depend on someone or something; to trust in someone or something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) I know I can rely upon you to do a good job. Can we rely on this old car to get us there?
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inebriated[in·e·bri·at·ed]
adj.
drunk; intoxicated."a noisy crowd of intoxicated sailors"; "helplessly inebriated"
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indulge[in·dulge ]
v. in·dulged, in·dulg·ing, in·dulg·es
v.tr.
1. To yield to the desires and whims of, especially to an excessive degree; humor.
2.
a. To yield to; gratify: indulge a craving for chocolate.
b. To allow (oneself) unrestrained gratification: indulged herself with idle daydreams. See Synonyms at pamper.
3. Roman Catholic Church To grant an ecclesiastical indulgence or dispensation to.
v.intr.
1. To indulge oneself: eyed the desserts but didn't indulge.
2. To engage or take part, especially freely or avidly: indulged in outrageous behavior; indulged in all the latest fads.
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ill temper
n
bad temper; irritability
a persisting angry mood
short temper - a feeling of resentful anger
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strike a balance (between two things)(idiom)
to find a satisfactory compromise between two extremes. The political party must strike a balance between the right wing and the left wing. Jane is overdressed for the party and Sally is under dressed. What a pity they didn't strike a balance between them.
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TOP 6 WORDS[DAY 13] 29-MAR-2010
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latter[lat·ter]
adj.
1. Being the second of two persons or things mentioned: Between captain and major, the latter is the higher rank.distinguished from former
2. Near or nearer to the end: the latter part of the book.
3. Further advanced in time or sequence; later: a style that has been revived in latter times.
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Back To Square One(idiom)
Having to start all over again. I am now back to square one with everything in the downstairs of my property ruined.
fair and square(idiom)
directly .He hit him fair and square on the nose.
a square deal
a fair bargain; fair treatment.
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Beating Around The Bush:(idiom)
Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue.Stop beating around the bush and answer my question. Let's stop beating about the bush and discuss this matter.
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breach
n.
a failure to perform some promised act or obligation. a breach in the castle wall; a breach in security.
1. a crack, break, or rupture
2. a breaking, infringement, or violation of a promise, obligation, etc
3. any severance or separation. there was a breach between the two factions of the party
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blue moon
(Informal) A relatively long period of time: I haven't seen you in a blue moon
once in a blue moon (Informal) very rarely; almost never
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retrograde[ret·ro·grade]
adj.
1. Moving or tending backward.
2. Opposite to the usual order; inverted or reversed.
3. Reverting to an earlier or inferior condition.
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TOP 6 WORDS[DAY 14] 30-MAR-2010
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sleazy[slea·zy]
adj. slea·zi·er, slea·zi·est
1.
a. Shabby, dirty, and vulgar; tawdry: "sleazy storefronts with torn industrial carpeting and dirt on the walls"
b. Dishonest or corrupt; disreputable: Some sleazy characters hang around casinos.
2. Made of low-quality materials; cheap or shoddy.
3. Thin and loosely woven; flimsy: The coat has a sleazy lining.
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Devil's Advocate(idiom)
Someone who takes a position for the sake of argument without believing in that particular side of the arguement. The devil's advocate mission is to ensure that critical assumptions are made explicit and that key design decisions are examined from a fresh perspective.
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explicit [ex·plic·it]
adj.
1.
a. Fully and clearly expressed; leaving nothing implied.
b. Fully and clearly defined or formulated: "generalizations that are powerful, precise, and explicit"
2. Forthright and unreserved in expression: They were explicit in their criticism.
3.
a. Readily observable: an explicit sign of trouble.
b. Describing or portraying nudity or sexual activity in graphic detail.
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eschew [es·chew]
vb.
(tr) to keep clear of or abstain from (something disliked, injurious, etc.); shun; avoid
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Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining:(idiom)
Be optimistic, even difficult times will lead to better days.I'm sorry your business is going badly, but don't despair. Every cloud has a silver lining. When Mary's friends visited her in the hospital, they tried to cheer her up, but Mary never could find the silver lining in the cloud of her illness.
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relish[rel·ish]
n.
1. An appetite for something; a strong appreciation or liking: a relish for luxury.
2.
a. Hearty enjoyment; zest.
b. Something that lends pleasure or zest.
3.
a. A spicy or savory condiment or appetizer, such as chutney or olives.
b. A condiment of chopped sweet pickle.
4. The flavor of a food, especially when appetizing.
5. A trace or suggestion of a pleasurable quality.
v. rel·ished, rel·ish·ing, rel·ish·es
v.tr.
1. To take keen or zestful pleasure in.
2. To enjoy the flavor of.
3. To give spice or flavor to.
v.intr.
To have a pleasing or distinctive taste.
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TOP 6 WORDS[DAY 15] 31-MAR-2010
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ajar[a·jar]
adv. & adj.
Partially opened: left the door ajar.
She was obliged to leave the door ajar as she found it.
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knotty[noti]
adj. knot·ti·er, knot·ti·est
1. Tied or snarled in knots.
2. Covered with knots or knobs; gnarled.
3. Difficult to understand or solve
I faced the knotty problem of what to have for breakfast.
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exhilarate[ex·hil·a·rate ]
tr.v. ex·hil·a·rat·ed, ex·hil·a·rat·ing, ex·hil·a·rates
1. To cause to feel happily refreshed and energetic; elate: We were exhilarated by the cool, pine-scented air.
2. To invigorate; stimulate: bold designs that exhilarate the viewer's imagination.
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debut[daybu]
n.
1. A first public appearance, as of a performer.
2. The formal presentation of a young woman to society.
3. The beginning of a course of action: the debut of a new foreign policy.
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acquaintance [ac·quain·tance]
n.
1.
a. Knowledge of a person acquired by a relationship less intimate than friendship.
b. A relationship based on such knowledge: struck up an acquaintance with our new neighbor.
2. A person whom one knows.
3. Knowledge or information about something or someone: has a passing acquaintance with Chinese history.
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Flash In The Pan(idiom)
Something that shows potential or looks promising in the beginning but fails to deliver anything in the end. I'm afraid that my success as a painter was just a flash in the pan. Tom had hoped to be a major film star, but his career was only a flash in the pan.
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TOP 6 WORDS DAY [6 to 10]
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[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.]
