1. Garrulous : – adj – talking much or too much, esp. about unimportant things; loquacious : Garrulity – N. Generally politicians are garrulous.
2. Aberrant : – adj – abnormal or deviant, turning away from what is right, true, etc; deviating from what is normal or typical: Aberrant rains washed away some parts of the Orissa.
3. Foment : V- incite - to do or say something that encourages people to behave violently or illegally.
4. Hyperbole: N- Describing something as much better, more important, etc., than it really is / exaggeration for effect and not meant to be taken literally. Ex. He is as strong as an ox. It’s a hyperbolic statement.
5. Tangential : adj – having only a slight or indirect connection with sth / merely touching a subject not dealing with it at length.
6. Neophyte : N – One just beginning a new kind of life, work, etc. : Beginner; novice
7. Austere : Adj – 1) simple & plain 2) Strict serious in appearance & behaviour 3) allowing nothing that gives pleasure : The monk’s austere way of life.
8. Meticulous : Adj – extremely / excessively careful; finicky; scrupulous
9. Discerning – Adj – Astute – having or showing good judgment or understanding; Discerning attitude of wards makes parents happy.
10. Recluse : Adj – a person who lives alone and likes to avoid other persons.
11. Perfunctory : Adj – done as a duty or habit without any interest. A perfunctory smile; They only made a perfunctory effort.
12. Abeyance : N - temporary suspension, as of an activity or function ; The deal was held in abeyance, until her arrival
13. Insipid : - Adj – 1) Having almost no taste or flavour ; A cup of insipid coffee.
2) Not interesting or exciting ; dull; lifeless ; – An insipid conversation.
14. Burgeon : V – to grow or develop rapidly ; Burgeon population/Demand of electricity.
15. Idolatry : N – 1) practice of worshipping statues as Gods; Hindus generally practice idolatry; 2) too much love or admiration of sb/sth; Sachin has got idolatry fans.
16. Log : N 1) Thick piece of wood or tree.
V - To put information in an official record or write a record of events.
17. Equivocate : V – talk sth deliberately in order to avoid or hide truth
use ambiguity to conceal the truth; equivocation
18. Diffidence : N (U) – Diffident – adj ; not having much confidence
19. Dupe : V – to trick or cheat sb;
N – a person who is tricked or cheated.
20. Euphemism : N - mild or vague expression substituted for a harsher or more direct one; a polite word/phrase that is used to avoid saying something embarrassing or offensive; pass away – died; prison – retaining centers.
21. Refute : V – Rebut; to prove that argument or theory/sth is wrong.
22. Obdurate : Adj – Stubborn – refusing to change your mind or your actions in any way.
23. Solicitous : Adj – being very concerned for sb and wanting to make sure that they are comfortable, well or happy
24. Recondite: Adj – not known or understood by many people
25. Extrapolation :N – to estimate or form an opinion about sth or sb.
26. Propriety : N(U) – Fitness, rightness; Correct conduct, socially acceptable behaviour
27. Equanimity: N – 1) keeping cool at difficult times 2) a calm state of mind – not to become angry especially in difficult situations.
28. Abstemious : Adj - Moderate or ascetic / Sparing in eating and drinking
29. Complaisant: Adj – willing to please; acquiescent; obliging
30. Deride : V – to treat sb/sth as ridiculous and not worth considering seriously
31. Commensurate : Adj – equal in extent; proportionate; Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience
32. Belie – V – Contradict; give a false impression; fail to fulfill or justify; disappoint
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