I have read book The Boy Who Loved by Durjoy datta
My Goal Was to Enjoy book and Find New English Words
So Here is that list
Part 1: First Impressions (B - S)
| Word |
Pronunciation (Phonetic) |
Meaning |
| Brylcreem |
BRIL-kreem |
A classic brand of hair styling pomade. |
| Splotches |
SPLOCH-iz |
Irregular marks or stains. |
| Discernible |
duh-SER-nuh-bul |
Able to be perceived or recognized. |
| Morsels |
MOR-sulz |
Small pieces of food or information. |
| Throbbing |
THROB-ing |
Beating or pulsing with pain or emotion. |
| Gall |
GAWL |
Bold, impudent behavior; or bitterness. |
| Brutes |
BROOTS |
Cruel, violent, or insensitive people. |
| Whims |
WIMZ |
Sudden desires or change of mind. |
| Floundering |
FLOWN-dur-ing |
Struggling mentally or showing great confusion. |
| Succour |
SUK-ur |
Assistance and support in times of hardship. |
| Lenient |
LEE-nee-unt |
Merciful or tolerant; not strict. |
| Rowdier |
ROW-dee-ur |
Noisier and more disorderly. |
| Stout |
STOWT |
Somewhat fat or of heavy build; brave. |
| Furtive |
FUR-tiv |
Attempting to avoid notice; secretive. |
| Lissome |
LISS-um |
Slim, graceful, and flexible. |
| Cusp |
KUSP |
The point at which something is about to change. |
| Load-shedding |
LOHD-shed-ing |
Intentional power outages to prevent grid failure. |
| Telltale |
TEL-tayl |
Revealing or indicating something. |
| Flirted |
FLUR-ted |
Experimented with or behaved playfully. |
| Sombre |
SOM-bur |
Dark, dull, or gloomy in character. |
| Sullen |
SUL-un |
Bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy. |
| Recurring |
ree-KUR-ing |
Occurring again periodically. |
| Fluttering |
FLUT-ur-ing |
Moving with a light, irregular motion. |
| Gruesome |
GROO-sum |
Causing repulsion or horror; grisly. |
| Erasure |
ee-RAY-zhur |
The removal of writing or recorded data. |
| Charred |
CHARD |
Burned or blackened by fire. |
| Choir |
KWY-ur |
An organized group of singers. |
| Smelt |
SMELT |
Extracted metal from ore; or past tense of smell. |
| Staunch |
STAWNCH |
Loyal and committed in attitude. |
| Conspicuously |
kun-SPIK-yoo-us-lee |
In a clearly visible or attracting way. |
| Rite |
RITE |
A religious or solemn ceremony/act. |
| Miffed |
MIFT |
Somewhat annoyed or offended. |
| Morose |
muh-ROHS |
Sullen and ill-tempered. |
| Intimidating |
in-TIM-ih-day-ting |
Frightening or overawing. |
| Sleuthing |
SLOOTH-ing |
Carrying out an investigation; tracking. |
| Wielding |
WEEL-ding |
Holding and using (a tool or weapon). |
| Blissfully |
BLIS-fuh-lee |
In a manner characterized by extreme happiness. |
| Oblivious |
uh-BLIV-ee-us |
Not aware of or concerned about what is happening. |
| Adversaries |
AD-vur-sair-eez |
One’s opponents in a contest or conflict. |
| Chagrin |
shuh-GRIN |
Distress or embarrassment at failure. |
| Stilts |
STILTS |
Long upright posts used to support a building. |
Part 2: Behavioral Traits (L - S)
| Word |
Pronunciation |
Meaning |
| Frown |
FROWN |
A facial expression of displeasure. |
| Seismic |
SYZ-mik |
Relating to earthquakes; of enormous effect. |
| Arrhythmia |
uh-RITH-mee-uh |
A condition where the heart beats irregularly. |
| Ricocheting |
RIK-uh-shay-ing |
Bouncing off a surface. |
| Impeccable |
im-PEK-uh-bul |
In accordance with the highest standards; faultless. |
| Clincher |
KLIN-chur |
A fact or event that settles a matter. |
| Fraught |
FRAWT |
Filled with (usually something undesirable). |
| Sinusoidal |
sy-nuh-SOY-dul |
Mathematical curve describing a smooth periodic oscillation. |
| Dapper |
DAP-ur |
Neat and trim in dress and appearance. |
| Clung |
KLUNG |
Adhered tightly or held on to something. |
| Wailed |
WAYLD |
Made a prolonged high-pitched cry of pain. |
| Impending |
im-PEN-ding |
About to happen; looming. |
| Snot |
SNOT |
Nasal mucus (informal/impolite). |
| Jacketed |
JAK-it-ed |
Covered or encased in a outer layer. |
| Teetering |
TEE-tur-ing |
Swaying or moving unsteadily. |
| Cubicle |
KYOO-bih-kul |
A small partitioned space or room. |
| Dutiful |
DOO-tee-ful |
Conscientiously fulfilling one’s obligations. |
| Baritone |
BARE-ih-tohn |
An adult male singing voice between tenor and bass. |
| Browbeat |
BROW-beet |
To intimidate by overbearing looks or words. |
| Confidante |
KON-fih-dahnt |
A person with whom one shares a secret. |
| Pretences |
pree-TEN-siz |
Attempts to make something that is not the case appear true. |
| Splintering |
SPLIN-tur-ing |
Breaking into small, sharp fragments. |
| Benevolent |
buh-NEV-uh-lunt |
Well-meaning and kindly. |
| Capricious |
kuh-PREE-shus |
Given to sudden changes of mood or behavior. |
| Fiddle |
FID-ul |
To touch or fidget with something restlessly. |
| Tantalizingly |
TAN-tuh-ly-zing-lee |
In a way that teases with the sight of something unattainable. |
| Appalled |
uh-PAWLD |
Greatly dismayed or horrified. |
| Flitting |
FLIT-ing |
Moving swiftly and lightly. |
| Hieroglyphics |
hy-ruh-GLIF-iks |
Writing consisting of pictures/symbols. |
| Cantankerous |
kan-TANG-kur-us |
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative. |
| Obliterating |
uh-BLIT-ur-ay-ting |
Destroying utterly; wiping out. |
| Transgressions |
tranz-GRES-shunz |
Acts that go against a law or rule. |
| Perennially |
puh-REN-ee-uh-lee |
In a way that continues for a long or infinite time. |
| Cram |
KRAM |
Completely fill to the point of overflowing. |
| Presumptuous |
pree-ZUMP-choo-us |
Failing to observe the limits of what is appropriate. |
| Skulduggery |
skul-DUG-uh-ree |
Underhanded or unscrupulous behavior; trickery. |
| Consternation |
kon-stur-NAY-shun |
Feelings of anxiety or dismay at something unexpected. |
| Strides |
STRYDZ |
Long, decisive steps in walking. |
| Trotted |
TROT-ed |
Proceeded at a pace faster than a walk. |
| Panted |
PAN-ted |
Breathed with short, quick breaths. |
| Haphazard |
hap-HAZ-urd |
Lacking any obvious principle of organization. |
| Frivolous |
FRIV-uh-lus |
Not having any serious purpose or value. |
Part 3: Emotional Shadows (S - R)
| Word |
Pronunciation |
Meaning |
| Dismissively |
dis-MISS-iv-lee |
In a manner that suggests something is unworthy of notice. |
| Semi-esque |
sem-ee-ESK |
Resembling something in part (informal/creative). |
| Thumped |
THUMPT |
Hit or struck heavily. |
| Throbbed |
THROBT |
Pulsated or beat with pain. |
| Accessory |
ak-SES-uh-ree |
A thing which can be added to something else; accomplice. |
| Ruminating |
ROO-mih-nay-ting |
Thinking deeply about something. |
| Reminiscing |
rem-ih-NISS-ing |
Indulging in enjoyable recollection of past events. |
| Squealed |
SKWEELD |
Made a long, high-pitched cry or noise. |
| Scrambled |
SKRAM-buld |
Moved or climbed in a hurried or awkward way. |
| Headboard |
HED-bord |
An upright panel at the head of a bed. |
| Fuming |
FYOO-ming |
Feeling or showing great anger. |
| Scouting |
SKOW-ting |
Making a search for someone or something. |
| Fussing |
FUSS-ing |
Showing unnecessary or excessive concern. |
| Rebunking |
ree-BUNK-ing |
Re-occupying a bunk or bed; returning to a previous state. |
| Overhaul |
OH-vur-hawl |
A thorough examination or repair. |
| Shed |
SHED |
To discard or let fall; or a simple roofed structure. |
| Hurled |
HURLD |
Threw something with great force. |
| Wretched |
RETCH-id |
In a very unhappy or unfortunate state. |
| Fester |
FES-tur |
Become worse or more intense; to rot. |
| Fasted |
FAST-ed |
Abstained from all or some kinds of food or drink. |
| Decimated |
DES-ih-may-ted |
Killed or destroyed a large percentage of. |
| Choicest |
CHOY-sist |
Of the best quality; most desirable. |
| Goad |
GOHD |
Provoke or annoy someone into action. |
| Inadvertently |
in-ad-VUR-tunt-lee |
Without intention; accidentally. |
| Shies |
SHYZ |
To recoil or show reluctance. |
| Stumble |
STUM-bul |
Trip or momentarily lose one’s balance. |
| Affinity |
uh-FIN-ih-tee |
A spontaneous or natural liking for something. |
| Dearly |
DEER-lee |
Very much; at a high cost. |
| Solace |
SOL-iss |
Comfort or consolation in a time of distress. |
| Fury |
FYOOR-ee |
Wild or violent anger. |
| Vase |
VAYZ |
A decorative container for flowers. |
| Plead |
PLEED |
To make an emotional appeal. |
| Abettors |
uh-BET-urz |
People who encourage or assist in wrongdoing. |
| Ilish |
EE-lish |
A popular species of fish in South Asia (Hilsa). |
| Fumbling |
FUM-bling |
Handling something clumsily. |
| Serrated |
SER-ay-ted |
Having a jagged edge like a saw. |
| Defy |
dee-FY |
Openly resist or refuse to obey. |
| Pursuit |
pur-SOOT |
The action of following or pursuing someone. |
| Plasticine |
PLAS-tuh-seen |
A brand of putty-like modeling material. |
| Seldom |
SEL-dum |
Not common; rarely. |
Part 4: Social Interactions (R - A)
| Word |
Pronunciation |
Meaning |
| Abysmal |
uh-BIZ-mul |
Extremely bad; appalling. |
| Ubiquitous |
yoo-BIK-wih-tus |
Present, appearing, or found everywhere. |
| Frivolity |
frih-VOL-ih-tee |
Lack of seriousness; lightheartedness. |
| Dubious |
DOO-bee-us |
Hesitating or doubting. |
| Crackled |
KRAK-uld |
Made a series of slight cracking noises. |
| Clawed |
KLAWD |
Scratched or dug at with claws or fingers. |
| Tottering |
TOT-ur-ing |
Moving unsteadily as if about to fall. |
| Defiling |
dee-FY-ling |
Sullying, marring, or spoiling. |
| Stark |
STARK |
Severe or bare in appearance. |
| Cease |
SEES |
Bring or come to an end. |
| Vetoed |
VEE-tohd |
Exercised a rejection of a proposal. |
| Fists |
FISTS |
Hands closed tightly with fingers doubled into palm. |
| Preclude |
pree-KLOOD |
Prevent from happening; make impossible. |
| Welts |
WELTS |
Red, swollen marks on the skin. |
| Pessimism |
PES-ih-miz-um |
A tendency to see the worst aspect of things. |
| Gustily |
GUS-tih-lee |
With strong, sudden rushes of wind or emotion. |
| Nuzzling |
NUZ-ling |
Rubbing or pushing gently with the nose. |
| Exonerate |
eg-ZON-uh-rayt |
Absolve from blame for a fault or wrongdoing. |
| Umpteenth |
UMP-teenth |
Used to emphasize that something has happened many times. |
| Pied Piper |
PYD-PY-pur |
A person who induces others to follow them. |
| Verbatim |
vur-BAY-tim |
In exactly the same words as were used originally. |
| Propensity |
pruh-PEN-sih-tee |
An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a way. |
| Enthral |
en-THRAWL |
Capture the fascinated attention of. |
| Studious |
STOO-dee-us |
Spending a lot of time studying or reading. |
| Knack |
NAK |
An acquired or natural skill at performing a task. |
| Mundane |
mun-DAYN |
Lacking interest or excitement; dull. |
| Devastated |
DEV-uh-stay-ted |
Severely shocked or overwhelmed. |
| Coax |
KOHKS |
Persuade someone gradually or gently. |
| Smeared |
SMEERD |
Coated or marked with a greasy or sticky substance. |
| Fizzled out |
FIZ-uld-owt |
Ended feebly or failed gradually. |
| Tiptoed |
TIP-tohd |
Walked quietly on one’s toes. |
| Writhed |
RY-thid |
Made continual twisting movements of the body. |
| Rickety |
RIK-ih-tee |
Likely to collapse or break; shaky. |
| Obstinately |
OB-stin-ut-lee |
Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion. |
| Pestered |
PES-turd |
Troubled or annoyed with frequent requests. |
| Encroachment |
en-KROCH-munt |
Intrusion on a person’s territory or rights. |
| Menace |
MEN-iss |
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat. |
| Theatrics |
thee-AT-riks |
Dramatic or exaggerated behavior. |
| Gesticulated |
jes-TIK-yoo-lay-ted |
Used gestures to emphasize one’s words. |
| Incarnate |
in-KAR-nut |
Embodied in flesh; in human form. |
Part 5: Medical & Physical States (S - I)
| Word |
Pronunciation |
Meaning |
| Implausible |
im-PLAW-zih-bul |
Not seeming reasonable or probable. |
| Untucked |
un-TUKT |
Not pushed into a waistband. |
| Sullied |
SUL-eed |
Damaged the purity or integrity of. |
| Wholly |
HO-lee |
Entirely; fully. |
| Stormed-off |
STORMD-awf |
Left angrily. |
| Scouring |
SKOW-ur-ing |
Searching a place or thing thoroughly. |
| Organism |
OR-guh-niz-um |
An individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form. |
| Repentant |
ree-PEN-tunt |
Expressing or feeling sincere regret and remorse. |
| Consolation |
kon-suh-LAY-shun |
Comfort received after a loss or disappointment. |
| Shrugging |
SHRUG-ing |
Raising shoulders to express doubt or indifference. |
| Struggled |
STRUG-uld |
Made forceful efforts to get free; strived. |
| Harboured |
HAR-burd |
Kept a thought or feeling in one’s mind. |
| Ulterior |
ul-TEER-ee-ur |
Existing beyond what is obvious or admitted. |
| Demeanour |
dih-MEEN-ur |
Outward behavior or bearing. |
| Equanimity |
ek-wuh-NIM-ih-tee |
Mental calmness and composure. |
| Anecdotes |
AN-ik-dohts |
Short and amusing/interesting stories. |
| Leant |
LENT |
Inclined the body in a particular direction (past tense). |
| Anticipation |
an-tiss-ih-PAY-shun |
The action of expecting or predicting something. |
| Jinxed |
JINGKST |
Brought bad luck to. |
| Scalpel |
SKAL-pul |
A small, sharp knife used in surgery. |
| Dexterity |
deks-TER-ih-tee |
Skill in performing tasks, especially with hands. |
| Orchestrated |
OR-kus-tray-ted |
Planned or coordinated elements of a situation. |
| Envious |
EN-vee-us |
Feeling or showing envy; jealous. |
| Confounds |
kun-FOWNDZ |
Causes surprise or confusion in someone. |
| Churned |
CHURND |
Agitated or turned (liquids or emotions). |
| Crutch |
KRUTCH |
A support used by a person with an injury. |
| Gaffes |
GAFS |
Unintentional acts or remarks causing embarrassment. |
| Oblige |
uh-BLYJ |
Make someone legally or morally bound to do something. |
| Nemesis |
NEM-uh-siss |
A long-standing rival; an arch-enemy. |
| Lingering |
LING-gur-ing |
Lasting for a long time or slow to end. |
| Murmurs |
MUR-murz |
Soft, indistinct sounds. |
| Reverie |
REV-uh-ree |
A state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts. |
| Scraggy |
SKRAG-ee |
Thin and bony. |
| Bigoted |
BIG-ut-ed |
Having an unreasonable attachment to a belief/prejudice. |
| Feverish |
FEE-vur-ish |
Characterized by intense excitement or activity. |
| Sulking |
SUL-king |
Being silent and bad-tempered out of annoyance. |
| Montages |
mon-TAZH-iz |
Sequences of shots or images in a film/book. |
Part 6: Movement & Mannerisms (T - B)
| Word |
Pronunciation |
Meaning |
| Unbeknownst |
un-bih-NOHNST |
Without the knowledge of. |
| Indiscriminately |
in-dis-KRIM-ih-nut-lee |
In a random manner; without careful judgment. |
| Coddle |
KOD-ul |
Treat in an indulgent or overprotective way. |
| Lingam |
LING-gum |
A symbol of the god Shiva in Hinduism. |
| Exalted |
eg-ZAWL-ted |
Placed in a high or powerful level or rank. |
| Fiddling |
FID-ling |
Touching or fidgeting with something. |
| Nonchalantly |
non-shuh-LAHNT-lee |
In a calm and relaxed manner. |
| Charade |
shuh-RAYD |
An absurd pretense intended to create a facade. |
| Wilted |
WIL-ted |
Limp through loss of water or enthusiasm. |
| Shallowly |
SHAL-oh-lee |
Not deep; in a surface-level manner. |
| Mutineers |
myoo-tih-NEERZ |
People who revolt against authority. |
| Indignant |
in-DIG-nunt |
Feeling or showing anger at unfair treatment. |
| Pacifist |
PASS-ih-fist |
A person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable. |
| Sprung |
SPRUNG |
Moved or jumped suddenly. |
| Infatuation |
in-fat-choo-AY-shun |
An intense but short-lived passion for someone. |
| Martyred |
MAR-turd |
Killed because of religious or other beliefs. |
| Bewilderment |
bih-WIL-dur-munt |
A feeling of being perplexed and confused. |
| Strode |
STROHD |
Walked with long, decisive steps. |
| Wails |
WAYLZ |
Long, high-pitched cries of pain or grief. |
| Collateral |
kuh-LAT-ur-ul |
Something pledged as security; secondary damage. |
| Snippets |
SNIP-its |
Small pieces or brief extracts. |
| Exterminated |
ek-stur-mih-nay-ted |
Destroyed completely. |
| Bayoneted |
BAY-uh-net-ed |
Stabbed with a blade attached to a rifle. |
| Dribbled |
DRIB-uld |
Let saliva fall from the mouth; leaked in small drops. |
| Loitered |
LOY-turd |
Stood or waited around idly without purpose. |
| Perpetrators |
PUR-puh-tray-turz |
People who carry out a harmful or illegal act. |
| Atrocities |
uh-TROSS-ih-teez |
Extremely wicked or cruel acts. |
| Vanquished |
VANG-kwisht |
Defeated thoroughly. |
| Shushed |
SHUSHT |
Told someone to be quiet. |
| Embryonic |
em-bree-ON-ik |
In a very early stage of development. |
| Ascertain |
ass-ur-TAYN |
Find out for certain; make sure of. |
| Spoilt |
SPOYLT |
Diminished the quality or value of; pampered. |
| Swelled |
SWELD |
Became larger or rounder in size. |
| Minuscule |
MIN-us-kyool |
Extremely small; tiny. |
| Transpired |
tran-SPYRD |
Occurred; happened. |
| Lest |
LEST |
With the intention of preventing; for fear that. |
| Spewing |
SPEW-ing |
Expelling large quantities of something rapidly. |
| Chided |
CHY-did |
Scolded or rebuked. |
| Folly |
FOL-ee |
Lack of good sense; foolishness. |
| Oracle |
OR-uh-kul |
A priest/priestess acting as a medium for prophecy. |
| Poise |
POYZ |
Graceful and elegant bearing in a person. |
Part 7: Feelings of Unease (T - H)
| Word |
Pronunciation |
Meaning |
| Reprimands |
REP-rih-mandz |
Formal expressions of disapproval. |
| Corroborates |
kuh-ROB-uh-rayts |
Confirms or gives support to. |
| Reverberating |
ree-VUR-bur-ay-ting |
Echoing; continuing as if in a series of echoes. |
| Inexplicably |
in-ek-SPLIK-uh-blee |
In a way that cannot be explained or accounted for. |
| Silhouette |
sil-oo-ET |
The dark shape and outline of someone/something. |
| Auricles |
OR-ih-kulz |
Upper cavities of the heart (atria). |
| Ventricles |
VEN-trih-kulz |
Lower cavities of the heart. |
| Tendons |
TEN-dunz |
Flexible cords of strong tissue attaching muscle to bone. |
| Scorn |
SKORN |
The feeling that someone is worthless or despicable. |
| Cunning |
KUN-ing |
Having skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit. |
| Wheeled |
WEELD |
Turned around quickly; or moved on wheels. |
| Wickedness |
WIK-id-ness |
The quality of being evil or morally wrong. |
| Farthest |
FAR-thist |
At the greatest distance in space or time. |
| Tethered |
TETH-urd |
Tied with a rope or chain. |
| Lovelorn |
LUV-lorn |
Unhappy because of unrequited love. |
| Barged |
BARJD |
Moved forcefully or roughly. |
| Staple |
STAY-pul |
A main or important element of something. |
| Conciliatory |
kun-SIL-ee-uh-tor-ee |
Intended to placate or pacify. |
| Blanch |
BLANCH |
Flinch or grow pale from shock or fear. |
| Manoeuvre |
muh-NOO-vur |
A movement or series of moves requiring skill. |
| Shove |
SHUV |
Push someone or something roughly. |
| Rebukes |
ree-BYOOKS |
Sharp criticisms or expressions of disapproval. |
| Mended |
MEN-did |
Repaired; fixed. |
| Courtiers |
KOR-tee-urz |
Persons who attend a royal court as companions. |
| Assuaged |
uh-SWAYJD |
Made an unpleasant feeling less intense. |
| Slit |
SLIT |
A long, narrow cut or opening. |
| Jab |
JAB |
Poke roughly or quickly with something sharp. |
| Innocuous |
in-OK-yoo-us |
Not harmful or offensive. |
| Stellar |
STEL-ur |
Exceptionally good; outstanding. |
| Rankled |
RANG-kuld |
Caused annoyance or resentment that persists. |
| Ominous |
OM-ih-nus |
Giving the impression that something bad is going to happen. |
| Salvo |
SAL-voh |
A simultaneous discharge of artillery; a sudden burst. |
| Gruffly |
GRUF-lee |
In a rough, stern, or surly manner. |
| Vent |
VENT |
Give free expression to a strong emotion. |
| Insidious |
in-SID-ee-us |
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way with harmful effects. |
| Seeped |
SEEPT |
Flowed or leaked slowly through porous material. |
| Morphed |
MORFT |
Changed smoothly from one image/state to another. |
| Revel |
REV-ul |
Enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way. |
Part 8: Action & Reaction (D - R)
| Word |
Pronunciation |
Meaning |
| No-holds-barred |
noh-HOHLDZ-BARD |
Without limits or rules. |
| Savour |
SAY-vur |
Enjoy or appreciate something completely. |
| Rarity |
RARE-ih-tee |
The state of being uncommon or scarce. |
| Appraising |
uh-PRAY-zing |
Assessing the value or quality of. |
| Sincerest |
sin-SEER-ist |
Free from deceit; genuine. |
| Groan |
GROHN |
A deep inarticulate sound of pain or despair. |
| Creak |
KREEK |
A harsh scraping or squeaking sound. |
| Mouthed |
MOWTHD |
Moved the lips as if saying something. |
| Frenzy |
FREN-zee |
A state or period of uncontrolled excitement. |
| Quivered |
KWIV-urd |
Trembled or shook with a slight rapid motion. |
| Embargo |
em-BAR-goh |
An official ban on trade or activity. |
| Ensnare |
en-SNARE |
Catch in or as in a trap. |
| Modesty |
MOD-iss-tee |
Quality of being unassuming; decency. |
| Lunatic |
LOO-nuh-tik |
A mentally ill person (dated); extremely foolish. |
| Slumped |
SLUMPT |
Sat or fell down heavily. |
| Cradling |
KRAY-dling |
Holding gently and protectively. |
| Daze |
DAYZ |
A state of stunned confusion or bewilderment. |
| Painstakingly |
PAYNZ-tay-king-lee |
With great care and thoroughness. |
| In-adequate |
in-AD-uh-kwit |
Lacking the quality or quantity required. |
| Aptly |
APT-lee |
In a manner that is appropriate or suitable. |
| Terrace |
TER-iss |
A level paved area next to a building. |
| Aristocratic |
uh-ris-tuh-KRAT-ik |
Belonging to the highest class in certain societies. |
| Surer |
SHOOR-ur |
More confident or certain. |
| Befallen us |
bih-FAWL-un-us |
Something (usually bad) happened to us. |
| Voodoo doll |
VOO-doo-DOL |
A doll used in magic to represent a person. |
| Revulsion |
ree-VUL-shun |
A sense of disgust and loathing. |
| Skimping |
SKIMP-ing |
Expending less time/money than is needed. |
| Chastised |
CHASS-tyzd |
Rebuked or reprimanded severely. |
| Detested |
dee-TEST-ed |
Disliked intensely. |
| Dole |
DOHL |
Benefit paid by the state; or to distribute. |
| Borne |
BORN |
Carried or transported by (past participle of bear). |
| Gashes |
GASH-iz |
Long, deep cuts or wounds. |
| Clumsily |
KLUM-zih-lee |
In an awkward or ungraceful manner. |
| Resolute |
REZ-uh-loot |
Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering. |
| Muffled |
MUF-uld |
(of a sound) not loud because of being obstructed. |
Part 9: Conflict & Persistence (W - S)
| Word |
Pronunciation |
Meaning |
| Quieten |
KWY-uh-tun |
To make or become quiet and calm. |
| Vigorously |
VIG-ur-us-lee |
In a way that involves physical strength or effort. |
| Gushed |
GUSHT |
Flowed out in a rapid and plentiful stream. |
| Dodged |
DOJ-id |
Avoided by a sudden quick movement. |
| Redemption |
ree-DEMP-shun |
The action of being saved from error or evil. |
| Reconnaissance |
ruh-KON-uh-sunss |
Military observation of a region to locate an enemy. |
| Splendidly |
SPLEN-did-lee |
Very well; excellently. |
| Deftness |
DEFT-ness |
Skillfulness and speed in movement. |
| Readily |
RED-ih-lee |
Without hesitation or difficulty. |
| Rewound |
ree-WOWND |
Wound back (a tape or film) to the beginning. |
| Jesters |
JEST-urz |
Professional jokers or fools at medieval courts. |
| Continuance |
kun-TIN-yoo-unss |
The state of remaining in existence or operation. |
| In-difference |
in-DIF-ur-unss |
Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy. |
| Wring |
RING |
Squeeze and twist to force liquid from. |
| Secluded |
seh-KLOO-did |
(of a place) not visited or seen by many people. |
| Tinge |
TINJ |
A slight trace of a color or feeling. |
| Cowardice |
KOW-ur-diss |
Lack of bravery. |
| Geared |
GEERD |
Prepared or adjusted for a particular situation. |
| Sustenance |
SUS-tuh-nunss |
Food and drink regarded as a source of strength. |
| Revelled |
REV-uld |
Got great pleasure from a situation. |
| Dumbstruck |
DUM-struk |
So shocked or surprised that one cannot speak. |
| Incessant |
in-SESS-unt |
Continuing without pause or interruption. |
| Debauchery |
dih-BAW-chur-ee |
Excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures. |
| Reconciliation |
rek-un-sil-ee-AY-shun |
The restoration of friendly relations. |
| Raisin |
RAY-zin |
A partially dried grape. |
| Consummate |
KON-suh-mut |
Showing high degree of skill; perfect. |
| Accusatory |
uh-KYOO-zuh-tor-ee |
Suggesting that one believes someone has done wrong. |
| Senile |
SEE-nyl |
Showing the weaknesses of old age. |
| Drily |
DRY-lee |
In a matter-of-fact or ironically humorous way. |
| Contraband |
KON-truh-band |
Goods that have been imported/exported illegally. |
| Veered |
VEERD |
Changed direction suddenly. |
| Strode out |
STROHD-owt |
Walked out with long, purposeful steps. |
| Gnawing |
NAW-ing |
Persistently worrying or distressing. |
| Morbidly |
MOR-bid-lee |
In a way that shows interest in death or disease. |
| Splurged |
SPLURJD |
Spent money freely or extravagantly. |
Part 10: Environmental Details (A - V)
| Word |
Pronunciation |
Meaning |
| Discrepancies |
dis-KREP-un-seez |
Lack of compatibility between two or more facts. |
| Fidgety |
FIJ-ih-tee |
Restless or uneasy. |
| Squiggles |
SKWIG-ulz |
Short, irregular wavy lines. |
| Sparsely |
SPAR-slee |
In a thinly dispersed manner. |
| Chore |
CHOR |
A routine task, especially a household one. |
| Chasm |
KAZ-um |
A deep fissure in the earth; a profound difference. |
| Assiduously |
uh-SID-yoo-us-lee |
With great care and perseverance. |
| Boisterous |
BOY-stur-us |
Noisy, energetic, and cheerful. |
| Ambling |
AM-bling |
Walking or moving at a slow, relaxed pace. |
| Lumbered |
LUM-burd |
Moved in a slow, heavy, awkward way. |
| Parapet |
PARE-uh-pet |
A low protective wall along the edge of a roof/bridge. |
| Precariously |
pree-KARE-ee-us-lee |
In a way that is not securely in position. |
| Tatters |
TAT-urz |
Irregularly torn pieces of cloth/paper. |
| Ledge |
LEJ |
A narrow horizontal surface projecting from a wall. |
| Acutely |
uh-KYOOLT-lee |
In a severe or intense degree. |
| Inanimate |
in-AN-ih-mut |
Not alive; showing no sign of life. |
| Peeves |
PEEVZ |
Things that particularly annoy a person. |
| Countenance |
KOWN-tuh-nunss |
A person’s face or facial expression. |
| Frenzied |
FREN-zeed |
Wildly excited or uncontrolled. |
| Scaffolding |
SKAF-ul-ding |
A temporary structure on the outside of a building. |
| Merrily |
MEHR-ih-lee |
In a cheerful way. |
| Clambered |
KLAM-burd |
Climbed or moved in an awkward way using hands/feet. |
| Prophesized |
PROF-uh-syzd |
Predicted that a specified thing will happen. |
| Conferred |
kun-FURD |
Granted a title/right; or discussed. |
| Congenital |
kun-JEN-ih-tul |
(of a disease/trait) present from birth. |
| Sachet |
sa-SHAY |
A small sealed bag or packet. |
| Bulge |
BULJ |
A rounded swelling or protuberance. |
| Infinitesimally |
in-fin-ih-TES-ih-mul-lee |
Extremely small; microscopic. |
| Beseeching |
bih-SEE-ching |
Asking someone urgently and fervently to do something. |
| Sprouted |
SPROW-ted |
(of a plant) produced shoots; or grew suddenly. |
| Pompous |
POM-pus |
Affectedly grand, solemn, or self-important. |
| Cajoling |
kuh-JOHL-ing |
Persuading someone by coaxing or flattery. |
| Precipice |
PRESS-ih-piss |
A very steep rock face or cliff. |
| Casseroles |
KASS-uh-rohlz |
Food cooked slowly in a deep dish in the oven. |
Part 11: Mental Dexterity (P - N)
| Word |
Pronunciation |
Meaning |
| Whizzing |
WIZ-ing |
Moving very quickly through the air. |
| Stately |
STAYT-lee |
Impressive or grand in size or manner. |
| Resplendent |
ree-SPLEN-dunt |
Attractive and impressive through being colorful/shining. |
| Slighted |
SLY-ted |
Insulted by being treated with a lack of respect. |
| Exhorted |
eg-ZOR-ted |
Strongly encouraged or urged someone to do something. |
| Huddled |
HUD-uld |
Crowded together; curled one’s body into a small space. |
| Pacing |
PAY-sing |
Walking at a steady speed, especially in nervousness. |
| Carotid arteries |
kuh-ROT-id-AR-tur-eez |
Two main arteries that carry blood to the head/neck. |
| Clenched |
KLENTCHT |
(of teeth or hands) closed or squeezed together tightly. |
| Rammed |
RAMD |
Roughly forced into place. |
| Spluttered |
SPLUT-urd |
Made a series of short explosive spitting/choking sounds. |
| Loose |
LOOS |
Not firmly or tightly fixed in place. |
| Entirety |
en-TY-ur-tee |
The whole of something. |
| Irrefutable |
ir-ih-FYOO-tuh-bul |
Impossible to deny or disprove. |
| Waterproofed |
WAW-tur-prooft |
Made impervious to water. |
| Fluid |
FLOO-id |
Able to flow easily; not fixed/stable. |
| Shrieked |
SHREEKT |
Uttered a high-pitched piercing sound. |
| Audaciously |
aw-DAY-shus-lee |
In a willing manner to take bold risks. |
| Fervour |
FUR-vur |
Intense and passionate feeling. |
| Infuriating |
in-FYOOR-ee-ay-ting |
Making one extremely angry and impatient. |
| Apt |
APT |
Appropriate or suitable in the circumstances. |
| Revelation |
rev-uh-LAY-shun |
A surprising and previously unknown fact. |
| Persecuted |
PUR-suh-kyoo-ted |
Subjected to hostility and ill-treatment. |
Part 12: Complex Emotions (I - B)
| Word |
Pronunciation |
Meaning |
| Dull affair |
DULL uh-FAIR |
A boring or unexciting event or situation. |
| Bereavement |
buh-REEV-muhnt |
The state of being sad because a family member or friend has recently died. |
| Palpable |
PAL-puh-bull |
So intense as to seem almost tangible; plain to see or comprehend. |
| Crinkle |
KRING-kuhl |
To form small wrinkles or folds. |
| Consternation |
kon-ster-NAY-shun |
Feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected. |
| Wayward |
WAY-werd |
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior. |
| Grimace |
GRIM-us |
An ugly, twisted expression on a person’s face, typically expressing disgust or pain. |
| Love-laced malice |
LUV-layst MAL-iss |
Ill will or spite hidden behind a facade of affection. |
| Hushed |
HUSHT |
Very quiet or still. |
| Scowled |
SKOWLD |
Frowned in an angry or bad-tempered way. |
| Steadfastly |
STED-fast-lee |
In a resolute or dutifully firm and unwavering manner. |
| Compensate |
KOM-puhn-sayt |
To give someone something, typically money, in recognition of loss or injury. |
| Smeared |
SMEERD |
Coated or marked with a messy or sticky substance. |
| Osmosis |
oz-MOH-sis |
The process of gradual or unconscious assimilation of ideas or knowledge. |
| Humanitarian |
hyoo-man-ih-TAIR-ee-un |
Concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare. |
| Blazing |
BLAY-zing |
Very hot; or burning brightly and with great heat. |
| Screechy |
SKREE-chee |
Making a loud, harsh, piercing cry or sound. |
| Disconcerting |
dis-kuhn-SUR-ting |
Causing one to feel unsettled or confused. |
| Liberating |
LIB-uh-ray-ting |
Setting someone free from a situation, especially imprisonment or slavery. |
| Gnawing |
NAW-ing |
Persistently worrying or distressing. |
| Whiner |
WY-ner |
A person who complains in a high-pitched or irritating voice. |
| Mollycoddle |
MOL-ee-kod-uhl |
To treat someone very indulgently or overprotectively. |
| Intermittent |
in-ter-MIT-uhnt |
Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady. |
| Feigned |
FAYND |
Simulated or pretended; insincere. |
| Pliable |
PLY-uh-bull |
Easily bent; flexible; or easily influenced. |
| Topsy-turvy |
TOP-see TUR-vee |
Upside down; in a state of confusion or disorder. |
| Gruffly |
GRUF-lee |
In a rough or low-pitched voice. |
| Furiously |
FYOOR-ee-uhs-lee |
In an extremely angry manner; or with great energy. |
| Dishevelled |
dih-SHEV-uhld |
Untidy; disordered (typically of a person’s appearance). |
| Squashed |
SKWOSHT |
Crushed or squeezed (something) with force so that it becomes flat or soft. |
| Demeanour |
dih-MEE-ner |
Outward behavior or bearing. |
| Dispassionate |
dis-PASH-uh-nuht |
Not influenced by strong emotion, and so able to be rational and impartial. |
| Plight |
PLITE |
A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation. |
| Benevolence |
buh-NEV-uh-luhnss |
The quality of being well-meaning; kindness. |
| Pretences |
prih-TEN-sez |
An attempt to make something that is not the case appear true. |
| Endorsement |
en-DORSS-muhnt |
An act of giving one’s public approval or support to someone or something. |
| Crib |
KRIB |
A young child’s bed with barred sides; or to copy someone’s work dishonestly. |
| Nibbling |
NIB-ling |
Taking small bites out of something. |
| Shred |
SHRED |
A very small amount; or a strip of some material that has been torn off. |
| Scorn |
SKORN |
The feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable. |
Part 13: Power & Authority (E - P)
| Word |
Pronunciation |
Meaning |
| Weaning |
WEEN-ing |
Gradually depriving of a mother’s milk; or habituating to something else. |
| Lurch |
LURCH |
To make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements. |
| Baying |
BAY-ing |
Barking or howling loudly; or demanding something in a loud way. |
| Impotent |
IM-puh-tuhnt |
Unable to take effective action; helpless or powerless. |
| Enthral |
en-THRAWL |
To capture the fascinated attention of; to charm. |
| Prolonged |
pruh-LONGD |
Continuing for a long time or longer than usual; lengthy. |
| Scruff |
SKRUF |
The back of a person’s or animal’s neck. |
| Wits |
WITZ |
Mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence. |
| Deed |
DEED |
An action that is performed intentionally or consciously. |
| Sniffling |
SNIF-ling |
Breathing in through the nose repeatedly, usually due to crying or a cold. |
| Ushered |
USH-erd |
Showed or guided someone somewhere. |
| Futility |
fyoo-TIL-ih-tee |
Pointlessness or uselessness. |
| Lunatic |
LOO-nuh-tik |
A person who is mentally ill (dated); or someone who behaves recklessly. |
| Despair |
dih-SPARE |
The complete loss or absence of hope. |
| Gladdened |
GLAD-uhnd |
Made pleased or happy. |
| Shaking |
SHAY-king |
Trembling or vibrating uncontrollably. |
| Groggily |
GROG-ih-lee |
In a dazed, weak, or unsteady way from tiredness or sleep. |
| Ludicrous |
LOO-dih-kruss |
So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing. |
| Clichés |
klee-SHAYS |
Phrases or ideas that are overused and betray a lack of original thought. |
| Reassuring |
ree-uh-SHOOR-ing |
Serving to remove someone’s doubts or fears. |
| Plight |
PLITE |
A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation. |
| Teasingly |
TEE-zing-lee |
In a playful or unkind way that provokes or makes fun of someone. |
| Charade |
shuh-RAYD |
An absurd pretense intended to create a pleasant or respectable appearance. |
| Valleys |
VAL-eez |
Low areas of land between hills or mountains. |
| Cowered |
KOW-erd |
Crouched down in fear. |
| Stammered |
STAM-erd |
Spoke with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat sounds. |
| Utter |
UT-er |
Complete or absolute; or to make a sound with one’s voice. |
| Close Shave |
KLOHSS SHAYV |
A narrow escape from danger or disaster. |
| Conducive |
kuhn-DOO-siv |
Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible. |
| Presumptuous |
prih-ZUMP-choo-uss |
Failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate. |
| Caressed |
kuh-REST |
Touched or stroked gently or lovingly. |
| Wretched |
RETCH-id |
In a very unhappy or unfortunate state; of poor quality. |
| Strutting |
STRUT-ing |
Walking with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait. |
| Innocuous |
ih-NOK-yoo-uss |
Not harmful or offensive. |
| Yearned |
YERND |
Had an intense feeling of longing for something. |
| Quell |
KWELL |
To put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force. |
| Never had had |
NEV-er HAD HAD |
A past perfect construction meaning something was not possessed before. |
| Deafening |
DEF-uh-ning |
(Of a noise) so loud as to make it impossible to hear anything else. |
| Goading |
GOH-ding |
Provoking or annoying someone so as to stimulate some action or reaction. |
| Humdrum |
HUM-drum |
Lacking excitement or variety; dull; monotonous. |
| Conniving |
kuh-NY-ving |
Given to or involved in conspiring to do something immoral or harmful. |
| Crone |
KROHN |
An old woman who is thin and ugly. |
Part 14: Finality & Reflection (F - D)
| Word |
Pronunciation |
Meaning |
| Finality |
fy-NAL-ih-tee |
The quality of being finished or settled and not able to be changed. |
| Frivolously |
FRIV-uh-luss-lee |
In a way that lacks any serious purpose or value. |
| Nincompoops |
NIN-kuhm-poops |
Foolish or stupid people. |
| Abject |
AB-jekt |
Extremely unpleasant and humiliating (like abject poverty or fear). |
| Ferocity |
fuh-ROSS-ih-tee |
The state or quality of being ferocious; savage cruelty. |
| Begrudgingly |
bih-GRUJ-ing-lee |
In a way that shows one is reluctant to give or allow something. |
| Frolic |
FROL-ik |
To play and move about cheerfully, excitedly, or energetically. |
| Reminiscing |
rem-ih-NISS-ing |
Indulging in enjoyable recollection of past events. |
| Tether |
TETH-er |
A rope or chain used to tie an animal; or the limit of one’s resources. |
| Infectious |
in-FEK-shuss |
Likely to spread or influence others (can refer to disease or laughter). |
| Virulent |
VIR-yuh-luhnt |
Extremely severe or harmful in its effects; bitterly hostile. |
| Forwent |
for-WENT |
Past tense of forego; to go without or decline to take. |
| Vigour |
VIG-er |
Physical strength and good health; effort or enthusiasm. |
| Irrevocably |
ih-REV-uh-kuh-blee |
In a way that cannot be changed, reversed, or recovered. |
| Inconsolable |
in-kuhn-SOH-luh-bull |
(Of a person) not able to be comforted or alleviated of grief. |
| Perpetrators |
PER-puh-tray-terz |
People who carry out a harmful, illegal, or immoral act. |
| Sedatives |
SED-uh-tivz |
Drugs taken for their calming or sleep-inducing effect. |
| Derisively |
dih-RY-siv-lee |
In a manner expressing contempt or ridicule. |
| Mourning |
MOR-ning |
The expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died. |
| Devout |
dih-VOWT |
Having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment. |
| Demeanour |
dih-MEE-ner |
Outward behavior or bearing (Repeated for emphasis). |
| Banged |
BANGD |
Struck or put down something forcefully and noisily. |
| Entwined |
en-TWYND |
Twisted together or around each other. |
| Succour |
SUK-er |
Assistance and support in times of hardship and distress. |
| Wrested |
REST-id |
Forcibly pulled (something) from a person’s grasp. |
| Wily |
WY-lee |
Skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully; crafty. |
| Ramshackle |
RAM-shak-uhl |
In a state of severe disrepair (usually a house or vehicle). |
| Squalid |
SKWOL-id |
Extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty. |
| Inclination |
in-klih-NAY-shun |
A person’s natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way. |
| Relegated |
REL-uh-gay-tid |
Consigned or dismissed to an inferior rank or position. |
| Familial |
fuh-MIL-yuhl |
Relating to or occurring in a family or its members. |
| Umbilical |
um-BIL-ih-kuhl |
Relating to the navel or umbilical cord; a central, vital link. |
| Dwindling |
DWIN-dling |
Gradually diminishing in size, amount, or strength. |
| Fidgety |
FIJ-ih-tee |
Inclined to make small, restless movements through nervousness. |
| Readied |
RED-eed |
Made someone or something ready. |
| Disseminate |
dih-SEM-ih-nayt |
To spread or disperse (something, especially information) widely. |
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