The topic of this book is how borrowed words have influenced the vocabulary of English over its history. A central theme is how the histories of individual words are intertwined firstly with linguistic history, that is to say with largerscale trends and developments in the history of English; and se[r]
William Somerset Maugham was a British playwright, novelist and short story writer. He was among the most popular writers of his era and reputedly the highest paid author during the 1930s. He devoted his whole life to literature with a legacy of numerous works. Maugham achieved success such fields a[r]
Essays: history and definitionAn essay is a piece of composition. Composition is the art of composing an article on a theme or subject. A pieceof composition has to be written in clear and grammatically correct English so that it becomes interesting to read.[r]
English Vocabulary Flash Cards @ englishpdf.com andenglishteststore.com File 001abase(v) To lower in position, estimation, orthe like; degrade.--------------------abbess(n) The lady superior of a nunnery.--------------------abbey(n) The group of build[r]
English Vocabulary Flash Cards @ englishpdf.com andenglishteststore.com File 026allegory(n) The setting forth of a subject underthe guise of another subject of aptlysuggestive likeness.--------------------alleviate(v) To make less burdensome or[r]
English Vocabulary Flash Cards @ englishpdf.com andenglishteststore.com File 264heinous(adj) Odiously sinful.--------------------hemorrhage(n) Discharge of blood from a rupturedor wounded blood-vessel.--------------------hemorrhoids(n) pl. Tumors composed
English Vocabulary Flash Cards @ englishpdf.com andenglishteststore.com File 208esthetic(adj) Pertaining to beauty, taste, or thefine arts.--------------------estimable(adj) Worthy of respect.--------------------estrange(v) To alienate.--------------------estuary(n[r]
English Vocabulary Flash Cards @ englishpdf.com andenglishteststore.com File 145defendant(n) A person against whom a suit isbrought.--------------------defensible(adj) Capable of being maintained orjustified.--------------------defensive(adj) Carried[r]
GMAT Vocabulary Flash Cards @ englishpdf.com andenglishteststore.com File 182diacritical(adj) Marking a difference.--------------------diagnose(v) To distinguish, as a disease, by itscharacteristic phenomena.--------------------diagnosis(n) Determination of[r]
GMAT Vocabulary Flash Cards @ englishpdf.com andenglishteststore.com File 417meticulous(adj) Over-cautious.--------------------metonymy(n) A figure of speech that consists inthe naming of a thing by one of itsattributes.--------------------metr[r]
English Vocabulary Flash Cards @ englishpdf.com andenglishteststore.com File 024alchemy(n) Chemistry of the middle ages,characterized by the pursuit ofchanging base metals to gold.--------------------alcohol(n) A volatile, inflammable, colorlessliquid of<[r]
English Vocabulary Flash Cards @ englishpdf.com andenglishteststore.com File 104commentary(n) A series of illustrative orexplanatory notes on any importantwork.--------------------commingle(v) To blend.--------------------commissariat(n) The department of[r]
English Vocabulary Flash Cards @ englishpdf.com andenglishteststore.com File 226fanciless(adj) Unimaginative.--------------------fastidious(adj) Hard to please.--------------------fathom(n) A measure of length, 6 feet.--------------------fatuous(adj) Idiotic
GMAT Vocabulary Flash Cards @ englishpdf.com andenglishteststore.com File 587rigorous(adj) Uncompromising.--------------------ripplet(n) A small ripple, as of water.--------------------risible(adj) capable of exciting laughter.--------------------rivet(v) to[r]
English Vocabulary Flash Cards @ englishpdf.com andenglishteststore.com File 340legionary(n) A member of an ancient Romanlegion or of the modern French Legionof Honor.--------------------legislate(v) To make or enact a law or laws.-------------[r]
English Vocabulary Flash Cards @ englishpdf.com andenglishteststore.com File 151demulcent(n) Any application soothing to anirritable surface--------------------demurrage(n) the detention of a vessel beyondthe specified time of sailing.----------------[r]
English Vocabulary Flash Cards @ englishpdf.com andenglishteststore.com File 212excellence(n) Possession of eminently orunusually good qualities.--------------------excellency(n) A title of honor bestowed uponvarious high officials.-------------------[r]
GMAT Vocabulary Flash Cards @ englishpdf.com andenglishteststore.com File 534profusion(n) great wastefulness; a largeabundance of--------------------progeny(n) Offspring.--------------------program(n) the parts of entertainment; a planfor dealing with[r]
English Vocabulary Flash Cards @ englishpdf.com andenglishteststore.com File 103colloquialism(n) Form of speech used only orchiefly in conversation.--------------------colloquy(n) Conversation.--------------------collusion(n) A secret agreement for a[r]