Glossary of Words - PDF

**Confusion**\ *Meaning*: A state of being bewildered or unclear about something.\ *Example*: There was confusion when the teacher changed the exam date without informing the students. **Pound**\ *Meaning*: To strike repeatedly with great force or to crush something with heavy blows.\ *Example*: Th...

**Confusion**\ *Meaning*: A state of being bewildered or unclear about something.\ *Example*: There was confusion when the teacher changed the exam date without informing the students. **Pound**\ *Meaning*: To strike repeatedly with great force or to crush something with heavy blows.\ *Example*: The rain began to pound against the windows during the storm.\ *Meaning (alternative)*: A unit of weight, often used to measure body weight or other items.\ *Example*: He weighs 180 pounds. **Dissipate**\ *Meaning*: To scatter or disappear, often used in reference to energy, heat, or a feeling.\ *Example*: The fog began to dissipate as the sun came up.\ *Example (alternative)*: His anger dissipated after a long conversation. **Fatigue**\ *Meaning*: Extreme tiredness or exhaustion.\ *Example*: After the long hike, I was overcome with fatigue and needed to rest. **Slash**\ *Meaning*: To cut or wound with a sweeping or cutting motion.\ *Example*: The cat slashed at the mouse with its claws. **Sputter**\ *Meaning*: To make a series of short, spitting sounds, often from a malfunctioning engine or when speaking in an uncertain way.\ *Example*: The old car sputtered and finally broke down on the highway.\ *Example (alternative)*: He began to sputter in disbelief when he heard the news. **Hesitate**\ *Meaning*: To pause before doing something, often due to uncertainty or indecision.\ *Example*: She hesitated before answering the difficult question. **Bewilder**\ *Meaning*: To confuse or puzzle someone.\ *Example*: The complicated directions bewildered me, and I got lost. **Cling**\ *Meaning*: To hold onto something tightly or to stick to something physically or emotionally.\ *Example*: The child clung to her mother as the storm grew stronger.\ *Example (alternative)*: The wet shirt clung to his skin. **Chatter**\ *Meaning*: To talk quickly or continuously, often in a nervous or excited way, or to make quick, repeated sounds.\ *Example*: The children chattered excitedly about their summer plans.\ *Example (alternative)*: The teeth began to chatter from the cold. **Crazed**\ *Meaning*: Out of control, often due to strong emotions like fear, anger, or excitement.\ *Example*: The crazed crowd rushed the stage during the concert. **Stampede**\ *Meaning*: A sudden, panicked rush of people or animals, typically in an uncontrolled or chaotic manner.\ *Example*: The stampede at the concert venue injured several people. **Corral**\ *Meaning*: A pen or enclosure for animals, especially cattle, or to gather people or things into a limited space.\ *Example*: The farmer corralled the horses before the storm hit.\ *Example (alternative)*: The police managed to corral the protesters into one area. **Uproar**\ *Meaning*: A loud, confused noise, often resulting from a public reaction, typically anger or excitement.\ *Example*: The announcement of the unfair decision caused an uproar in the crowd. **Tug**\ *Meaning*: To pull something with a quick, sharp movement.\ *Example*: He tugged at the rope to help pull the boat to shore. **Shatter**\ *Meaning*: To break or cause something to break into pieces, often violently.\ *Example*: The glass shattered when it hit the floor. **Chilling**\ *Meaning*: Causing a feeling of coldness or fear.\ *Example*: The chilling wind made us hurry inside.\ *Example (alternative)*: His chilling words made everyone uneasy. **Purr**\ *Meaning*: A soft, continuous sound made by some animals, especially cats, often when content.\ *Example*: The cat purred as it curled up in my lap. **Enthrall**\ *Meaning*: To captivate or hold someone's attention completely.\ *Example*: The magician\'s performance enthralled the audience. **Crouch**\ *Meaning*: To bend the knees and lower the body, often to hide or prepare to jump.\ *Example*: She crouched down to hide behind the couch. **Cot**\ *Meaning*: A small, portable bed, often used in temporary sleeping situations.\ *Example*: The child slept on a cot during the camping trip. 1. **Entangle**\ *Meaning*: To twist or trap something in a complicated way.\ *Example*: The fishing line became entangled in the tree branches. 2. **Grope**\ *Meaning*: To feel around with hands in an uncertain or searching way, often in the dark or when looking for something.\ *Example*: She groped for her keys in the dark. 3. **Trek**\ *Meaning*: A long, difficult journey, often on foot.\ *Example*: They went on a trek through the mountains for a week. 4. **Condemn**\ *Meaning*: To express strong disapproval of something or someone, often publicly.\ *Example*: The community condemned the destruction of the park. 5. **Mush**\ *Meaning*: Soft, pulpy, or squishy material, often food that has been overcooked or softened.\ *Example*: The potatoes turned to mush after being boiled too long. 6. **Lodge**\ *Meaning*: A place where someone can stay temporarily, such as a small house or cabin.\ *Example*: We stayed at a mountain lodge for the weekend. 7. **Scraping**\ *Meaning*: To remove something by rubbing a hard or sharp object against a surface, or a harsh sound made by this action.\ *Example*: She heard a scraping noise as the chair legs moved on the floor. 8. **Identify**\ *Meaning*: To recognize or determine the nature of something or someone.\ *Example*: The detective was able to identify the suspect from the photos. 9. **Retract**\ *Meaning*: To withdraw or take back something that has been said or written.\ *Example*: He had to retract his statement after realizing it was incorrect. 10. **Muse**\ *Meaning*: To think deeply about something.\ *Example*: She mused over the decision for hours before making a choice. 11. **Battered**\ *Meaning*: Worn down or damaged, often from repeated use or impact.\ *Example*: The car was battered from years of rough driving. 12. **Frame**\ *Meaning*: The structure that surrounds or supports something, like a picture or a body.\ *Example*: The photo was placed in a gold frame on the wall. 13. **Cramp**\ *Meaning*: A sudden, painful contraction of muscles, or to restrict movement.\ *Example*: She got a cramp in her leg after running for too long. 14. **Creak**\ *Meaning*: A long, high sound made when something moves or is under pressure.\ *Example*: The old wooden door creaked when she opened it. 15. **Debris**\ *Meaning*: Scattered pieces of something broken or destroyed.\ *Example*: After the storm, debris covered the streets. 16. **Discreetly**\ *Meaning*: In a careful and unobtrusive way, avoiding attention.\ *Example*: She discreetly passed the note to her friend during class. 17. **Searing**\ *Meaning*: Very hot or intense, often used to describe heat or a strong emotion.\ *Example*: The searing heat of the desert made it impossible to walk without water. 18. **Slump**\ *Meaning*: To fall or drop down heavily or suddenly, or a period of poor performance.\ *Example*: The stock market experienced a slump last week.\ *Example (alternative)*: He slumped in his chair after a long day of work. 19. **Inert**\ *Meaning*: Lacking movement or action; not reactive.\ *Example*: The medicine left her feeling inert and sleepy. 20. **Billow Out**\ *Meaning*: To swell or puff up, often in reference to something like smoke, fabric, or air.\ *Example*: The smoke billowed out of the chimney in thick, gray clouds. 21. **Jabber**\ *Meaning*: To talk quickly and incomprehensibly, often because of excitement or nervousness.\ *Example*: The children jabbered excitedly about their trip to the zoo. 22. **Siesta**\ *Meaning*: A short nap, typically taken in the afternoon, common in Spanish-speaking countries.\ *Example*: After lunch, he took a siesta to recharge for the rest of the day. 23. **Unique**\ *Meaning*: One of a kind, unlike anything else.\ *Example*: Her painting was truly unique, unlike any other work in the gallery. 24. **Knick-knacks**\ *Meaning*: Small decorative objects or trinkets, often of little value.\ *Example*: The shelf was filled with knick-knacks from her travels. 25. **Suppress**\ *Meaning*: To hold back, control, or prevent something from happening.\ *Example*: She tried to suppress her laughter during the meeting. 26. **Chest**\ *Meaning*: The front part of the body between the neck and the abdomen, or a large storage container.\ *Example*: His chest puffed out with pride after winning the competition. 27. **Dilapidated**\ *Meaning*: In a state of disrepair or ruin, often due to neglect.\ *Example*: The dilapidated house had broken windows and a collapsing roof. 28. **Triumphantly**\ *Meaning*: In a way that shows victory or great achievement.\ *Example*: She walked triumphantly across the stage after receiving her award. 29. **Indescribable**\ *Meaning*: Too extreme or remarkable to be described in words.\ *Example*: The beauty of the sunset was indescribable. 30. **Booth**\ *Meaning*: A small, enclosed space, often for a specific purpose, such as a ticket booth or phone booth.\ *Example*: They waited in line at the food booth to buy snacks. 31. **Bazaar**\ *Meaning*: A marketplace, often in the Middle East or South Asia, where goods are sold.\ *Example*: The bazaar was filled with colorful fabrics and exotic spices. 32. **Convince**\ *Meaning*: To persuade someone to believe or do something.\ *Example*: He tried to convince her to come to the party with him. 33. **Droop**\ *Meaning*: To bend or hang down, often from tiredness or weakness.\ *Example*: The flowers began to droop after several days without water. 34. **Errand**\ *Meaning*: A short trip or task, typically for someone else.\ *Example*: I need to run an errand to the store before dinner. 35. **Square**\ *Meaning*: A shape with four equal sides and four right angles, or a public open space.\ *Example*: The statue was placed in the center of the town square. 36. **Scarlet**\ *Meaning*: A bright red color.\ *Example*: She wore a scarlet dress to the party. 37. **Preacher**\ *Meaning*: A person who delivers religious sermons, often in a church.\ *Example*: The preacher gave an inspiring sermon about kindness. 38. **Sermon**\ *Meaning*: A speech or religious address, often delivered in a church.\ *Example*: The priest\'s sermon focused on forgiveness and love. 39. **Rivulet**\ *Meaning*: A small stream of water.\ *Example*: A rivulet of water trickled down the hillside after the rain. 40. **Muscly**\ *Meaning*: Having well-developed muscles.\ *Example*: He had a muscly build from years of weight training. 41. **Mahogany**\ *Meaning*: A reddish-brown hardwood, often used in furniture-making.\ *Example*: The table was made of fine mahogany. 42. **Muffle**\ *Meaning*: To soften or deaden sound, or to wrap up for warmth.\ *Example*: The thick carpet muffled the sound of footsteps. 43. **Wave**\ *Meaning*: To move the hand back and forth, often as a greeting or signal.\ *Example*: She waved at her friend from across the street. 44. **Poker Face**\ *Meaning*: A facial expression that reveals no emotions, often used to hide one\'s true feelings.\ *Example*: He maintained a poker face throughout the game, not revealing any of his emotions. 45. **Tradition**\ *Meaning*: A custom or belief passed down through generations.\ *Example*: It is a tradition in our family to have a big dinner on Christmas Eve. 46. **Culture**\ *Meaning*: The customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular group or society.\ *Example*: The culture of Japan is rich in history and tradition. 47. **Standard English**\ *Meaning*: The form of English that is widely accepted as the norm for formal and official communication.\ *Example*: In academic writing, you are expected to use standard English. 48. **Well-earned**\ *Meaning*: Deserved, often as a result of hard work or effort.\ *Example*: After months of preparation, he finally received his well-earned promotion. 49. **Manager**\ *Meaning*: A person responsible for controlling or overseeing a business or organization.\ *Example*: The manager of the store handled all customer complaints. 50. **Upset**\ *Meaning*: To be emotionally disturbed or angry, or to overturn something.\ *Example*: She was upset when she didn\'t win the competition.\ *Example (alternative)*: He upset the glass of water by accident. 51. **Evidence**\ *Meaning*: Facts, information, or objects that help prove something.\ *Example*: The detective found evidence at the crime scene. 52. **Escape**\ *Meaning*: To break free from a place or situation.\ *Example*: The prisoners tried to escape through the tunnel. 53. **Enemy**\ *Meaning*: A person or group that is hostile or opposed to someone or something.\ *Example*: The soldiers prepared to defend against the enemy. 54. **Experience**\ *Meaning*: The knowledge or skills acquired through involvement in an activity or event.\ *Example*: He gained a lot of experience working in customer service. 55. **Willing**\ *Meaning*: Ready, eager, or inclined to do something.\ *Example*: She was willing to help with the project. 56. **Break Out**\ *Meaning*: To escape or begin suddenly, often used for fights, diseases, or emergencies.\ *Example*: A fight broke out in the cafeteria. 57. **Break Up**\ *Meaning*: To end a relationship or something into pieces.\ *Example*: They decided to break up after five years together. 58. **Break Down**\ *Meaning*: To fail, collapse, or stop functioning, or to analyze something into parts.\ *Example*: The car broke down on the highway.\ *Example (alternative)*: Let\'s break down the problem into smaller steps. 59. **Standup**\ *Meaning*: Comedy performed in front of an audience, or someone who performs such comedy.\ *Example*: The standup comedian had the crowd laughing all night. 60. **Pick On**\ *Meaning*: To tease or bully someone repeatedly.\ *Example*: The older kids always pick on the younger students at recess.