embassy [ˋɛmbəsɪ] (n.)
definition :
a group of people who work under an ambassador and represent their country in a foreign country
ex.
They went to a reception at the American Embassy in Moscow .
consulate [ˋkɑns!ɪt] (n.)
definition :
a. a government by consul
b. the office, term of office, or jurisdiction of a consul
c. the residence or official premises of a consul
snoop [snup] (v.)
definition :
to look or pry especially in a sneaking or meddlesome manner
ex.
She locks up her diary to keep her brother from snooping.
surveillance [sɚˋveləns] (n.)
definition :
close watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
ex.
The bank robbery was recorded by surveillance video cameras.
amendment [əˋmɛndmənt] (n.)
definition :
the act or process of changing the words or meaning of a law or document : the act or process of amending something
ex.
An amendment to the United States Constitution limits thePresident to two full terms in office .
euphemism [ˋjufəmɪzəm] (n.)
definition :
an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
restraint [rɪˋstrent] (n.)
definition :
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
ex.
The police exercised great restraint by not responding to theinsulting remarks of the protesters .
mundane (adj.)
definition :
dull and ordinary relating to ordinary life on earth rather than to spiritual things
ex.
They lead a pretty mundane life.
crucify (v.)
definition :
- a. to put to death by nailing or binding the wrists or hands and feet to a cross
- b. to destroy the power of
ex.
They crucified her in the newspapers for having an affair.
ensue (v.)
definition :
- a. to come at a later time : to happen as a result
- b. to take place afterward or as a result
ex.
After the heavy rains , floods ensued .
nostril (n.)
definition :
one of the two holes at the end of your nose.
ex.
My nostrils hurt because I have been blowing my nose all day.
nonsense (n.)
definition :
ideas, behavior, or statements that are not true or sensible.
ex.
So you believe the nonsense about ghosts?
revoke (v.)
definition :
to officially say that something is no longer legal, for example a law or a document.
ex.
After the third accident her driving license was revoked.
sleuth (n.)
definition :
someone who tries to solve crimes or mysteries.
ex.
I love to read the novel about sleuth.
decile (adj)
definition :
one of the ten equal groups that a large number of people or things are divided into for comparing such as test scores, height, salaries etc.
ex.
the decile animals let all the kids pet them.
crystal (adj)
definition :
objects such as glasses and bowls made from crystal.
ex.
We should use the good crystal at dinner tonight.
poach (v.)
definition :
to cook something in water, milk or another liquid that is boiling gently.
ex.
Poach the chicken in white wine for 15 minutes.
tilt (v.)
definition :
to move something so that one side is lower than the other.
ex.
She titled the bowl to pour the mixture out.
pale (adj)
definition :
having skin that is almost white; having skin that is whiter than usual because of illness, a strong emotion, etc.
ex.
You look pale,are you OK?
veil(v.)
definition :
A covering of very thin transport material worn, especially by women, to protect or hide the face, or as part of a hat, etc.
ex.
The bridal veil was very beautiful.
spew (v.) [spju:]
definition :
to come forth in a flood or gush.
ex.
Exhaust spewed out of the car.
bestow (v.) [biˋstəu]
definition :
to put in a particular or appropriate place.
ex.
I hardly deserve the praises that were bestowed upon me.
domain (n.) [dəˋmein]
definition :
complete and absolute ownership of land.
ex.
The conspirators were banished from the king's domain.
pasturage (n.) [ˋpɑ:stjuridʒ]
definition :
pasture
ex.
Long time ago, there is a pasturage there.
harbinger(n.) [ˋhɑ:bindʒə]
definition :
a person sent ahead to provide lodgings.
ex.
her father's successful job interview was seen as a harbinger of better times to come.
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