Vocabulary with Sentences An

1. Anachronism (n): an error involving tine in a story; a person, thing or idea which exists out of its time in history.

            E.g. For some people, marriage is an anachronism from the days when women needed to be protected.

2.  Analgesic (n): causing insensitivity to pain, a type of drug which stops you from feeling pain.

            E.g. This cream contains a mild analgesic to soothe stings and bites.

3. Analogous (a): Comparable.

            E.g. The experience of mystic trance is in a sense analogous to sleep or drunkenness.

4. Analogy (n): Similarity, Parallelism.

            E.g. He drew an analogy between the brain and a vast computer.

5. Anarchist (n): person who rebels against the established order.

            E.g. He was a poet, an anarchist and a vegan.

6. Anarchy (n): Absence of governing body, a situation in which there is no organization and control, especially in society because there is no effective government.

            E.g. i) What we are witnessing is the country's slow slide into anarchy.

      ii) The country has been in a state of anarchy since the inconclusive election.

     iii) If the pay deal isn't settled amicably there'll be anarchy in the factories.

7. Anathema (n): Solemn Curse, something which is strongly disliked or disapproved.

            E.g. i) Credit controls are anathema to the government.

      ii) For older employees, the new system is an anathema.

8. Anchor (v): Secure or fasten firmly.

            E.g. It was time to weigh anchor.

9. Ancillary (a): Serving as an aid or accessory, auxiliary, providing support or help; additional; extra.

            E.g. Campaigning to change government policy is ancillary to the charity's direct relief work.

10. Anecdote (n): Short discount of an amusing or interesting event, a short often funny story.

E.g. He told one or two amusing anecdotes about his years as a policeman.

11. Anemia (n): condition in which blood lacks red corpuscles, a medical condition in which there are not enough red blood cells in the blood.

            E.g. The main symptoms of anemia are tiredness and pallor.

12. Anesthetic (n): Substance that removes sensation with or without loss of consciousness, a substance that makes you unable to feel pain.

            E.g. i) he operation is performed under anesthetic.

      ii) The procedure is carried out under local anesthetic

13. Anguish (n): Acute pain, extreme suffering, extreme unhappiness caused by physical or mental suffering.

            E.g. i) His anguish at the outcome of the court case was very clear.

      ii) In her anguish she forgot to leave a message.

14. Angular (a): sharp-cornered, stuff in manner.

            E.g. Her features were too angular, her face a little too long for beauty.

15. Animated (a): Lively, full of interest and energy.

            E.g. i) There was an extremely animated discussion on the subject.

      ii) They must have been having an interesting conversation - they both looked very animated.

16. Animosity (n): Active enmity, hatred, strong dislike, opposition, or anger.

E.g. i) Of course we're competitive but there's no personal animosity between us.

      ii) In spite of his injuries, he bears no animosity towards his attackers.

     iii) The European Community helped France and Germany forget the old animosities between them.

17. Animus (n): Hostile feeling or intent.

            E.g. I have no particular animus toward you, or wish to get you into danger.

18. Annals (n): historical records of the activities of a country or organization, or history in general.

E.g. i) The signing of the Treaty of Rome was the greatest event in the annals of European integration.

      ii) Quite whether he will go down in the annals of American history as a great leader remains to be seen.

19. Annihilate (v): Destroy.

            E.g. He was annihilated in the finals of the competition.

20. Annotate (v): Comment, make explanatory notes, to add a short explanation or opinion to a text or drawing.

            E.g. Annotated editions of Shakespeare's plays help readers to understand old words.

21. Annuity (v): yearly allowance, a fixed amount of money paid to someone every year.

            E.g. She receives a small annuity.

22. Annul (v): Make void, to officially announce that something such as a law, agreement, or marriage no longer exists.

            E.g. His second marriage was annulled because he never divorced his first wife.

23. Anomalous (a): Abnormal, irregular.

            E.g. In a multicultural society is it not anomalous to have a blasphemy law which only protects one religious faith?

24. Anomaly (n): Irregularity, a person or thing that is different from what is usual.

            E.g. i) Statistical anomalies can make it difficult to compare economic data from one year to the next.

      ii) The anomaly of the social security system is that you sometimes have more money without a job.

25. Anonymity (n): State of being nameless; anonymousness, when someone's name is not given or known.

            E.g. The police have reassured witnesses who may be afraid to come forward that they will be guaranteed anonymity.

26. Anonymous (a): Having no name.

            E.g. i) The money was donated by an anonymous benefactor.

      ii) Police said an anonymous caller warned that a bomb was about to go off.

27. Antagonistic (a): Hostile, opposed, actively resisting, actively opposing or showing unfriendliness towards something or someone.

            E.g. He's extremely antagonistic towards all critics.

28. Antecede (v): to go before in rank, place, or time; Precede.

29. Antecedents (n): Preceding events or circumstances that influence what comes later, ancestors.

            E.g. i) Charles Babbage's mechanical calculating engines were the antecedents of the modern computer.

      ii) Many people feel a great curiosity to find out about their antecedents.

30. Antediluvian (a): Antiquated, Ancient, extremely old-fashioned

            E.g. My mother has some hopelessly antediluvian ideas about the role of women.

31. Anthropoid (a): Manlike, like a human being or an ape.

            E.g. Gorillas, chimpanzees and gibbons are all anthropoid apes, having long arms, no tails and highly developed brains.

32. Anthropomorphic (a): Having human form or characteristics.

            E.g. The books 'Alice in Wonderland', 'Peter Rabbit' and 'Winnie-the-Pooh' are classic examples of anthropomorphism.

33. Anticlimax (n): Letdown of thought or emotion, an event or experience which causes disappointment because it is less exciting than was expected or because it happens immediately after a much more interesting or exciting event

            E.g. i) When you really look forward to something it's often an anticlimax when it actually happens.

      ii) Coming home after a trip somewhere is always a bit of an anticlimax.

     iii) Even when you win a match there's often a sense of anticlimax - you always feel you could have played better.

34. Antipathy (n): Aversion, Dislike.

            E.g. Despite the deep antipathies between them, the two sides have managed to negotiate an agreement.

35. Antiquated (a): Old-fashioned, Obsolete, unsuitable for modern society.

            E.g. It will take many years to modernize these antiquated industries.

36. Antithesis (n): Contrast, direct opposite of or to

            E.g. She is slim and shy - the very antithesis of her sister.

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Vocabulary with Sentences Ar

1. Arable (a): fit for plowing.

            E.g. The land which is mainly arable rises eastwards from the house.

2.  Arbiter (n): a person with power to decide a dispute, judge.

            E.g. The government will be the final arbiter in the dispute over the new road.

3. Arbitrary (a): unreasonable, capricious, imperious, tyrannical, despotic.

            E.g. What guided your choice of destination or was it arbitrary?

4. Arbitrate (v): act as judge.

            E.g. I've been asked to arbitrate between the opposing sides.

5. Arboretum (n): where different tree varieties are exhibited.

            E.g. If you are visiting the arboretum perhaps you could take a few things with you and do a spot of maintenance?

6. Arcade (n): a covered passageway, usually lined with shops.

            E.g. All amusement arcades need a license to enable the public to play on fruit machines where a cash prize can be won.

7. Arcane (a): secret, mysterious.

            E.g.  i) Arcane vocabulary that we preachers should be trying to avoid.

       ii) This seemingly arcane finding could be of significance where an insurance claim is being made. 

8. Archaeology (n): study of artifacts.

            E.g. Archaeology link to press story entitled " dolphin to support new archeology excavations " which appeared on the warm emirates news agency.

9. Archaic (a): Antiquated, ancient.

            E.g. Her vocabulary may have become archaic, but her stance was prescient and brave.

10. Archetype (n): Prototype, primitive pattern.

E.g. Significantly, we have witnessed in the past decades a clear re-awakening of the feminine archetype.

11. Archipelago (n): Group of closely located islands.

            E.g. Hundreds of kilometers of coastline, many of which are still unexplored, make the maltese archipelago a favorite with adventurous divers.

12. Archives (n): public records, place where public records are kept.

            E.g. I've been studying village records in the local archive.

13. Ardor (n): Heat, Passion, Zeal, great enthusiasm or love.

E.g. His ardor for her cooled after only a few weeks.

14. Arduous (a): Hard, Strenuous.

            E.g. The heat combined with more than two weeks continuous pulling made the job arduous.

15. Argot (n): Slang.

            E.g. They speak in a certain argot, a slang whereby they all sit down comfy, comfy - lineker, hansen and the rest.

16. Aria (n): Operatic solo.

E.g. Aria awards, including best male artist.

17. Arid (a): Dry, barren.

            E.g. I recall a time some years back when prayer and worship had become particularly arid.

18. Aristocracy (n): Hereditary nobility, Privileged class.

E.g. They concede that they have always had an aristocracy of blood.

19. Armada (n): Fleet of warships.

            E.g. The Spanish Armada was sent by the king of Spain to invade England in 1588.

20. Aromatic (a): Fragrant, having a pleasant smell.

            E.g. Aromatic primary amine is one in which the - nh 2 group is attached directly to a benzene ring.

21. Arraign (v): charge in court, indict.

            E.g. He was arraigned on charges of aiding and abetting terrorists.

22. Array (v): Marshal, draw up in order.

            E.g. There was a splendid array of food on the table.

23. Arrears (n): being in dept.

            E.g. He has been paying full council tax, but since April 2004 he has been accruing arrears on his account due to non-payment.

24. Arrogance (n): Haughtiness.

            E.g. He has a self-confidence that is sometimes seen as arrogance.

25. Arroyo (n): Gully.

 E.g. This arroyo (river) is shallow, but the water is so clear and cool.

26. Articulate (a): effective, distinct.

            E.g. She gave a witty, entertaining and articulate speech.

27. Artifacts (n): products of primitive culture.

            E.g. Artifact of magical power that grants certain abilities to its wielder.

28. Artifice (n): deception, trickery.

            E.g. Amazingly for Hollywood, she seems almost entirely without artifice.

29. Artisan (n): a manually skilled worker.

            E.g. Most of our products are hand made by artisans, using local organic ingredients when possible.

30. Artless (a): without guile, open and honest.

            E.g. "Why did you take the money?" she asked the child. "Because I wanted it,” came the artless reply.

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Vocabulary with Sentences Ap

1. Apathy (n): lack of caring, indifference.

            E.g. The scientist showed apathy for the assigned project, so little progress was made.
2.  Ape (v): intimate or mimic.

            E.g. He called the new building unoriginal and said that it merely aped the classical traditions.

3. Aperture (n): hole, a small and often narrow opening, especially one that allows light into a camera.

            E.g. In optics, an aperture is a hole or an opening through which light travels.

4. Apex (n): Tip, summit, climax, the highest point or top of a shape or object.

            E.g. He reached the apex of his career during that period.

5. Aphasia (n): loss of speech due to injury or illness.

            E.g. The language disorder called aphasia usually affects both the understanding and production of spoken and written language.

6. Aphorism (n): Pithy maxim, a short clever saying which is intended to express a general truth.

            E.g. Oscar Wilde was famous for such aphorisms as 'Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes'.

7. Apiary (n): a place where bees are kept.

            E.g. I once visited an apiary where there were numerous cardboard boxes scattered around.

8. Aplomb (v): poise, confidence and style.

            E.g. Rosalind conducted the meeting with characteristic aplomb/ with her usual aplomb.

9. Apocalyptic (a): Prophetic, Pertaining to revelations.

            E.g. Those 12 years were truly apocalyptic in the biblical sense.

10. Apocryphal (a): untrue, made up, describes a story that is probably not true although often told and believed by some people to have happened.

E.g. It's a good story but I dare say it's apocryphal.

11. Apogee (n): Highest Point, the most successful, popular or powerful point.

            E.g. At their apogee, the novels of Spillane claimed worldwide sales of over 180 million.

12. Apoplexy (n): stroke, loss of consciousness followed by paralysis, very great anger.

            E.g. In a fit of apoplexy, he thumped the table with both hands.

13. Apostate (n): one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs.

            E.g. he was titled as 'apostate' because he gave up his faith in Christianity.

14. Apotheosis (n): deification, glorification, the best or most extreme example of something.

            E.g. Most people agree that her acting career achieved its apotheosis in this film.

15. Appall (v): Dismay, shock.

            E.g. I was appalled at/by the lack of staff in the hospital.

16. Apparition (n): Ghost, Phantom.

            E.g. They included a shot of the ghostly apparition, which appears to be checking the cellar with a lamp.

17. Appease (v): pacify, soothe.

            E.g. The She claimed that the government had only changed the law in order to appease their critics.

18. Appellation (n): Name, Title.

E.g. As a child, he received the appellation 'Mouse'.

19. Append (v): Attach.

            E.g. The author appends a short footnote to the text explaining the point.

20. Application (n): Diligent attention.

            E.g. Have you filled in the application form for your passport yet?

21. Apposite (a): appropriate, fitting.

            E.g. The film starts in a graveyard, an apposite image for the decaying society which is the theme of the film.

22. Appraise (v): estimate value of.

            E.g. He coolly appraised the situation , deciding which person would be most likely to succeed.

23. Appreciate (v): be thankful for, increase in worth, be thoroughly conscious for.

            E.g. There's no point buying him expensive wines - he doesn't appreciate them.

24. Apprehend (v): Arrest, dread, perceive.

            E.g. The police have finally apprehended the killer.

25. Apprehension (n): fear, perception, arrest.

            E.g. i) It's normal to feel a little apprehension before starting a new job.

      ii) There is some apprehension in the office about who the new director will be.

26. Apprise (v): inform.

            E.g. The President has been apprised of the situation.

27. Approbation (n): approval.

            E.g. The council has finally indicated its approbation of the plans.

28. Apropos (p): with reference to, regarding.

            E.g. i) I had a letter from Sally yesterday - apropos (of) which, did you send her that article?

       ii) Apropos what you said yesterday, I think you made the right decision.

29. Aptitude (n): fitness, talent, a natural ability or skill.

            E.g. i) My son has no/little aptitude for sport.

      ii) We will take your personal aptitudes and abilities into account.

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Vocabulary with Sentences As - At

1. Ascendancy (n): domination, controlling influence, a position of power.

            E.g. They are in danger of losing their political ascendancy.

2.  Ascertain (v): Find out for certain.

            E.g. The police have so far been unable to ascertain the cause of the explosion.

3. Ascribe (v): Refer, Attribute=assign.

            E.g. After years of research, scholars have finally ascribed this anonymous play to Christopher Marlowe.

4. Aseptic (adj.): Preventing infection, having a cleansing effect.

            E.g. Modern treatment modalities include the adoption of strict aseptic precautions, appropriate intravenous fluid therapy and antibiotics.

5. Ashen (adj.): ash-colored.

            E.g. i) She was thin and her face was ashen.

                  ii) Julie walked in, ashen -faced with shock.

6. Asinine (adj.): Stupid.

            E.g. The fact that the man tried to rob the bank with a water gun was a very asinine concept.

7. Askance (adj.): with a sideways or indirect look.

            E.g. They looked askance at our scruffy clothes.

8. Askew (adj.): Crookedly, Slanted, at an angle.

            E.g. My hat was askew so I adjusted it in the mirror.

9. Asperity (n): Sharpness (of temper).

            E.g. Their grandfather always addressed them with asperity when he caught them running through the house.

10. Aspersion (n): Slanderous remark.

E.g. i) It is painful to have aspersion made on your character by someone who was once close to you.

     ii) A politician career may be ruin by a single aspersion that he or she is guilty of dishonesty or improper conduct.

11. Aspirant (n): seeker after positions or status.

            E.g. One who aspires, as to advancement, honors, or a high position.

12. Aspiration (n): noble ambition.

            E.g. i) I've never had any political aspirations.

      ii) It's a story about the lives and aspirations of poor Irish immigrants.

13. Assail (v): assault, to attack someone violently or criticize someone strongly.

            E.g. i) The victim had been assailed with repeated blows to the head and body.

      ii) He was assailed with insults and abuse as he left the court.

14. Assay (v): Analyze, evaluate.

            E.g. Assay in human lymphocytes may not be sufficiently sensitive or appropriate for detecting smoking induced mutations.

15. Assent (v): agree, accept.

            E.g. i) Once the directors have given their assent to the proposal we can begin.

       ii) She nodded her assent to the proposal.

16. Assessment (n): estimation.

            E.g. i) Would you say that is a fair assessment of the situation?

      ii) Both their assessments of production costs were hopelessly inaccurate.

17. Assiduous (adj.): diligent.

            E.g. The Government has been assiduous in the fight against inflation.

18. Assimilate (v): Absorb, Cause to become homogeneous.

E.g. i) European Union should remain flexible enough to assimilate more countries quickly.

      ii) In this form vitamins can be easily assimilated by the body.

19. Assuage (v): ease, lessen(pain), to make unpleasant feelings less strong.

            E.g. The government has tried to assuage the public's fears.

20. Asteroid (n): Small planet.

   E.g. They could be used to deflect an asteroid on a collision course with earth.

21. Astigmatism (n): Eye defect that prevents proper focus.

            E.g. i) I have astigmatism - can i wear soft lenses?

                  ii) The other possible reason is that there may be significant astigmatism.

22. Astringent (adj.): binding, causing contraction.

            E.g. You can use an astringent to make your skin less oily.

23. Astronomical (adj.): enormously large or extensive.

            E.g. An international organization for professional and amateur astronomers, founded in 1889 and based in San Francisco.

24. Astute (adj.): Wise, Shrewd.

            E.g. As she answered the last question you could tell she was very astute.

25. Asunder (adj.): into parts, apart.

            E.g. Their lives were torn asunder by the tragedy.

26. Asylum (n): protection, place of refuge or shelter.

            E.g. An asylum or institutional care facility has the obligation to exercise reasonable care toward patients.

27. Asymmetric (adj.): not identical on both sides of a dividing central line.

            E.g. In asymmetric operations, it takes longer to compress and encrypt data than to decompress and decrypt it.

28. Atheistic (n): denying the existence of God.

            E.g. Some ancient cultures were atheistic and did not build any temples.

29. Atone (v): make amends for, pray for.

            E.g. She was atone when she hit her little brother.

30. Atrocity (n): brutal deed.

            E.g. These people are guilty of acts of great atrocity .

31. Atrophy (n): wasting away.

            E.g. After several months in a hospital bed, my leg muscles had atrophied.

32. Attentive (adj.): Considerate, Thoughtful.

            E.g. A good teacher is always attentive to their students' needs.

33. Attenuate (v): make thin, weaken.

            E.g. Radiation from the sun is attenuated by the Earth's atmosphere.

34. Attest (v): testify, bear witness.

            E.g. Thousands of people came out onto the streets to attest their support for the democratic opposition party.

35. Attribute (n): essential quality.

            E.g. Organizational ability is an essential attribute for a good manager.

36. Attrition (n): gradual wearing down.

            E.g. Terrorist groups and the government have been engaged in a costly war of attrition since 1968.

37. Atypical (n): not normal.

            E.g. The sociable behavior of lions is considered atypical of the cat family.

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Vocabulary with Sentences Au - Az

1. Audacious (adj.): Daring, Bold.

            E.g. He described the plan as ambitious and audacious. 

2.  Audit (n): Examination of Account.

            E.g. When the bank examiners arrived to hold their annual audit, they discovered the embezzlement's of the chief cashier.

            E.g. As a senior citizen, he is allowed to audit university classes. 

3. Augment (v): Increase.

            E.g. I should have to find work to augment my income. 

4. August (adj.): Impressive, Majestic.

            E.g. It was one of the hottest Augusts on record. 

5. Augury (v): Omen, Prophecy.

            E.g. i) These sales figures are a good augury for another profitable year.

                  ii) His remarkable recovery defied all medical augury. 

6. Aureole (n): sun’s corona, halo.

            E.g. Many medieval paintings depict saintly characters with aureoles around their heads. 

7. Auspicious (adj.): Favoring success.

            E.g. Our first meeting was not auspicious - we had a huge argument. 

8. Austere (adj.): Strict, Stern.

            E.g. He was a tall, austere, forbidding figure. 

9. Austerity (n): Sternness, Severity, Lack of luxurious.

            E.g. i) The austerity and dignity of the court were maintained by the new justices, who were a strict and solemn group.

                  ii) The austerities of life in a small rural community were not what I was used to. 

10. Authenticate (v): Prove genuine.

            E.g. They used carbon dating tests to authenticate the claim that the skeleton was 2 million years old. 

11. Authoritarian (adj.): non-democratic, favoring or exercising total control.

            E.g. His manner is extremely authoritarian. 

12. Authoritative (adj.): dictatorial, having the weight of authority.

            E.g. She has an authoritative manner that at times is almost arrogant. 

13. Autocrat (n): monarch with supreme power.

            E.g. He ran his office like an autocrat, giving no one else any authority. 

14. Automaton (n): mechanism that imitates actions of humans.

            E.g. I do the same route to work every day, like some sort of automaton. 

15. Autonomous (adj.): self-governing.

            E.g. This island is a colony; however, in most matters, it is autonomous and receives no orders from the mother country. 

16. Autopsy (n): post-mortem, examination of a dead body.

            E.g. The body arrived for autopsy at the Dallas hospital. 

17. Avarice (n): greediness for wealth.

            E.g. Her business empire brought her wealth beyond the dreams of avarice.

18. Aver (v): state confidently.

            E.g. The lawyer averred her client's innocence. 

19. Averse (adj.): reluctant.

            E.g. Few MPs are averse to the attention of the media. 

20. Aversion (n): strong dislike, firm dislike.

   E.g. i) I felt an instant aversion to his parents.

         ii) She has a deep aversion to getting up in the morning. 

21. Avert (v): prevent, turn away.

            E.g. i) I averted my gaze/eyes while he dressed.

      ii) We tried to avert our thoughts from our massive financial problems. 

22. Aviary (n): enclosure for birds.

            E.g. The aviary at the zoo held nearly 300 birds. 

23. Avid (adj.): greedy, eager for.

            E.g. He took an avid interest in the project. 

24. Avocation (n): secondary or minor occupation.

            E.g. His hobby proved to be so fascinating and profitable that gradually he abandoned his regular occupation and concentrated on his avocation.

25. Avow (v): declare openly.

            E.g. It is a society in which homosexuality is rarely avowed.

26. Avuncular (adj.): like an uncle.

            E.g. His avuncular image belies his steely determination.

27. Awe (n): solemn wonder.

            E.g. You can't help but stand in awe of powerful people.

28. Awry (adj.,v): distorted, crooked.

            E.g. i) The strike has sent the plans for investment seriously awry.

         ii) She rushed in, her face red and sweaty and her hat awry.

29. Axiom (n): self-evident truth requiring no proof.

            E.g. It is a widely held axiom that governments should not negotiate with terrorists.

30. Azure (adj.): sky blue.

            E.g. The once azure skies of Athens have been ruined by atmospheric pollution.

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