Word POS Meaning Sentence1 abracadabra noun a word said by conjurors when performing a magic trick. "Abracadabra"said the magician and out flew a bird from the hat. 2 accusative adjective a case of nouns, pronouns, which expresses the object of an action or the goal of motion The teacher said that the accusative case is called a direct object.3 acrostic noun a poem, word puzzle, or other composition in which certain letters in each line form a word or words The acrostic verse spelt out the school motto.4 actinium noun the chemical element of atomic number 89 Actinium is a highly radioactive element .5 adenoids pl noun a mass of enlarged lymphatic tissue between the back of the nose and the throat Swollen adenoids may interfere with breathing and affect speech.6 advertisement noun a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service , or event or publicizing a job vacancy We place an advertisement about our products in the newspaper every week.7 aggression noun feelings of anger or antipathy resulting in hostile or violent behaviour Germany invaded Poland in an act of unprovoked aggression in the World War .8 allocation noun the action or process of allocating or sharing out something The allocation of funds was not sufficient for building a shelter for the homeless.9 allotrope noun each of two or more different physical forms in which an element can exist Diamonds are an allotrope of carbon.10 alumnae noun a female former pupil or student of a particular school, college, or university Several alumnae of the class of 1970 were present at the college reunion.11 ambisonics noun ambisonic reproduction or systems Ambisonics offer advantages over other surround sound systems.12 ambivert noun a person who has a balance of extrovert and introvert features in their personality As an ambivert she enjoys social activities as well as being on her own.13 ambulant adjective able to walk about ; not confined to bed The ambulant patient walked slowly in the corridor.14 ameliorate verb make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better Steps have been taken to ameliorate the situation.15 amenable adjective open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled He is a leader amenable to change.16 amphora noun a tall ancient Greek or Roman jar or jug with two handles and a narrow neck A decorative amphora has been recovered from the ruins.17 amygdaloid adjective shaped like an almond Amygdaloid nucleus in the brain is involved in the processing of emotions such as fear and anger.18 anaesthetic noun  a substance that induces insensitivity to pain The surgery was performed by local anaesthetic.19 anaesthetist noun a medical specialist who administers anaesthetics The anesthetist monitored the patient during surgery.20 angiography noun radiography of blood or lymph vessels, carried out after introduction of a radiopaque substance Angiography gives detailed information about blood vessels.21 anhedonia noun inability to feel pleasure in normally pleasurable activities Anhedonia may be a symptom of depression.22 animadvert verb pass criticism or censure on; speak out against Do not animadvert too severely upon the young generation.23 animalcule noun a microscopic animal Amoeba is an example of an animalcule.24 antepenult noun the last syllable but two in a word, e.g. -ul-  in antepenultimate Antepenult is the third syllable from the end of a word,25 anthologize verb include (an author or work ) in an anthology The publisher will anthologize Faraz's poems in the next edition.26 anthropophagy noun the eating of human flesh by human beings Anthropophagy is cannibalism.27 anticoagulant noun having the effect of retarding or inhibiting the coagulation of the blood The saliva contains an anticoagulant that prevents blood clotting .28 appreciable adjective large or important enough to be noticed An appreciable amount of time has passed since I left school.29 approachable adjective friendly and easy to talk to The place is approachable only by helicoptor.30 apterous adjective (of an insect) having no wings Silverfish are apterous insects that cannot fly.31 aquanaut noun a person who swims under water using an aqualung Aquanaut explorers conduct oceanographic research.

32 aristocracy noun the highest class in certain societies, typically comprising people of noble birth holding hereditary titles and offices Many of the French aristocracy were killed during the revolution.

33 armistice noun an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time ; a truce An armistice agreement was signed for two years.34 artesian adjective noting, pertaining to, or characteristic of an artesian well An artesian well is drilled through hard rock to reach water.35 astrakhan noun the dark curly fleece of young karakul lambs from central Asia Astrakhan is also a wool fabric made from the pelt of lambs.36 astrometry noun the measurement of the positions , motions, and magnitudes of stars Astrometry is a branch of astronomy.37 atrociousness noun horrifyingly wicked The atrociousness of the crime cannot be articulated.39 bactericide noun a substance which kills bacteria Bactericide disinfectants should be used on kitchen surfaces.38 bacteriology noun the study of bacteria Bacteriology has importance in food processing and agriculture .43 bandana noun a large coloured handkerchief, typically with white spots , worn tied around the head or neck The woman was wearing a bandana around her neck.40 barracuda noun a large predatory tropical marine fish with a slender body and large jaws and teeth Barracuda can be seen patrolling the reef.44 bauxite noun an amorphous clayey rock that is the chief commercial ore of aluminium Bauxite deposits are found in the mountains.42 bazooka noun  a short-range tubular rocket launcher used against tanks Rebels launched a bazooka attack to ward off the tanks.41 beauteous adjective beautiful The prince fell in love with the beauteous maiden.45 besiege verb surround (a place) with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender The army was preparing to besiege the fortress. 46 bilingual adjective speaking two languages fluently Being bilingual, Ali works as an interpreter.47 billiards pl noun a game for two people, played on a billiard table Billiards is similar to snooker.48 blizzard noun a severe snowstorm with high winds It is impossible to go outdoors in this blizzard.49 bonhomie noun cheerful friendliness; geniality A natural bonhomie characterizes him.50 bouquet noun an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony She was pleased to receive a bouquet of tulips on her birthday.51 brochure noun a small book or magazine containing pictures and information about a product or service The travel brochure contains information about holidays in Muree.52 calamander noun another term for coromandel; fine-grained, greyish-brown ebony streaked with black, used in furniture. Calamander is a decorative lacquer used on screens.53 calcification noun harden by deposition of or conversion into calcium carbonate or some other insoluble calcium compounds Hard water also causes calcification on taps.54 caldera noun a large volcanic crater, especially one formed by a major eruption leading to the collapse of the mouth of the volcano Caldera can be upto 60 km in diameter.55 cariogenic adjective causing tooth decay Several food items, such as sugars, can be cariogenic.56 carminative noun a drug that relieves flatulence Carminative herbs are used for indigestion.57 casualization noun the transformation of a workforce from being a permanent employee to one as a shoort term employee Allowing office workers to wear informal clothes is casualization.58 catacombs pl noun an underground cemetery consisting of a gallery as constructed by the ancient Romans There are atleast forty catacombs in Rome .59 chagrin noun annoyance or distress at having failed or been humiliated To her chagrin, she failed the test again. 60 chandler noun a dealer in supplies and equipment for ships and boats A boat chandler will supply the necessary tow ropes.61 chihuahua noun the capital of the state of Chihuahua, the principal city of north central Mexico; Chihuahu also lends its name to a very small dog of a breed originating in Mexico.62 chimpanzee noun a great ape with large ears, native to the forests of west and central Africa A chimpanzee is noted for exhibiting humanlike behaviour.63 chinook noun a member of an American Indian people Chinook tribes traded widely throughout the Pacific Northwest.64 chlorinate verb impregnate or treat with chlorine Health authorities chlorinate tap water to make it safe for drinking.65 chronological adjective  following the order in which they occurred This diary is a chronological history of the events of his life.66 chrysanthemum noun a plant of the daisy family Chrysanthemum is known to be the queen of flowers.67 cinereous adjective (especially of hair or feathers) ash-grey The bird's plumage is cinereous.68 circumnavigate verb sail all the way around (something, especially the world) The adventurer will circumnavigate the globe in a sailboat.69 circumscribe verb  restrict (something) within limits The government should not circumscribe freedom of the press.70 clientele noun clients collectively The new restaurant attracted a young and trendy clientele.71 clincher noun a fact, argument, or event that settles a matter conclusively That point proved to be the final clincher in the debate.72 coaxed verb persuade (someone) gradually or gently to do something Maria coaxed the secret out of her friend.

73 cochlea noun the spiral cavity of the inner ear which produces nerve impulses in response to sound vibrations Cochlea implants bring sound to the hard of hearing.74 cognizable adjective perceptible; clearly identifiable This law is cognizable with the judicial system.75 coherently adverb (of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent He explained the theory coherently and clearly.76 communique noun an official announcement or statement, especially one made to the media An official communique was issued in the news bulletin.77 conceptualize verb form a concept or idea of (something) Efforts to conceptualizeworld peace have not succeeded.78 congenital adjective of a disease or physical abnormality) present from birth The child has a congenital heart defect.79 congregate verb gather into a crowd or mass The students were asked to congregate on the playing field.80 consecutive adjective  following each other continuously Inzamam struck boundaries on consecutive deliveries.81 contiguous adjective sharing a common border; touching There are four geographically contiguous provinces.82 contretemps noun a minor dispute or disagreement A misunderstanding led to a bad contretemps with the teacher.83 cornice noun an ornamental moulding round the wall of a room just below the ceiling An ornate cornice decrorates a wall of the room.84 credulous adjective having or showing too great a readiness to believe things Where would he find one man so credulous as to believe him?85 deceitfulness noun guilty of or involving deceit; deceiving or misleading others His deceitfullness has seen him lose money and friends.86 decollement noun a boundary separating deformed strata from underlying strata The decollement zone formed a boundary between the strata.87 denuclearize verb remove nuclear weapons from There is a proposal to denuclearize Europe.88 derision noun contemptuous ridicule or mockery The proposal was held in derision by members of the board.89 desertification noun the process by which fertile land becomes a desert, as a result of drought or deforestation Desertification is also an environmental disaster.90 diagnosis noun the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms To make an accurate diagnosisof the illness, a scan must be done.91 distinguished adjective very successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect He is a distinguished professor of medicine.92 distributaries pl noun a branch of a river that does not return to the main stream after leaving it (as in a delta) There are several distributaries of the mighty river.93 dominion noun sovereignty or control England exercised dominion over many nations.94 draughtsman noun a person who makes detailed technical plans or drawings The draughtsman is at work on a houseplan.

95 drought noun a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water The cistern was almost empty because of the drought.

96 effloresce verb  (of a substance) lose moisture and turn to a fine powder on exposure to air Concrete and clay surfaces will effloresce easily.97 einsteinium noun the chemical element of atomic number 99, a radioactive metal of the actinide series Einsteinium was first isolated in an explosion site of a hydrogen bomb.98 embrocation noun a liquid used for rubbing on the body to relieve pain from sprains and strains An embrocation helped in curing my backache.99 embryogenesis noun the formation and development of an embryo During the course of early embryogenesis brain development starts.100 endoscopy noun an instrument which can be introduced into the body to give a view of its internal parts An endoscopy was done to detect the stomach disorder.101 epiglottis noun a flap of cartilage behind the root of the tongue , which is depressed during swallowing to cover the opening of the windpipe The epiglottis covers the windpipe while swallowing.102 epilepsy noun a neurological disorder Epilepsy is also called seizure disorder.103 ergonomics noun the study of people's efficiency in their working environment Ergonomics deals with making a safe and comfortable workplace104 eschewal noun deliberately avoid using; abstain from An eschewal of meat products will lead to a healthier life.105 evacuation noun  the action of evacuating a person or a place A hurricane alert led to an evacuation from the coastal area.106 evacuees noun a person evacuated from a place of danger The evacuees were moved uphill after the flood had destroyed their houses.107 executive noun relating to or having the power to put plans or actions into effect The chief executive officer finalised the deal.108 extradition noun the action of extraditing a person accused or convicted of a crime He is being imprisoned while awaiting extradition.109 extraordinaire adjective outstanding in a particular capacity He is a jazz singer extraordinaire.110 facilitation noun the action of facilitating something Computers will be provided in classrooms for facilitation of student learning.111 facsimile noun an exact copy, especially of written or printed material This is a facsimile of the first edition.112 feasibility noun the state or degree of being easily or conveniently done A feasibility study will be conducted into the contruction of the dam.113 featurette noun a short feature film or programme A wildlife featurette highlighted the plight of the apes.114 feigned adjective simulated or pretended; insincere The child feigned a stomach ache to avoid going to school.115 felicitations noun words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion You deserve felicitations for your achievement.116 felicity noun  intense happiness They announced the birth of their son with joy and felicity.117 flagitious adjective (of a person or their actions) criminal; villainous The remorseless man persisted in his flagitious activity.118 flagrantly adverb conspicuously or obviously offensive The player has flagrantly broken the rules of the game.119 forestall verb prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action Forestall possible heart problems by exercising .120 fortissimo adjective (especially as a direction) very loud or loudly The fortissimo climax of the musical score was ear shattering.121 francophile noun a person who is fond of or greatly admires France or the French As a Francophile she is interested in French language,culture and food.122 franglais noun a blend of French and English I tried speaking Franglais while in Paris.124 fruition noun the realization or fulfilment of a plan or project His long labour is finally coming to fruition.125 fugacious adjective tending to disappear; fleeting The flowers are fugacious, gather them quickly.126 galleon noun a sailing ship in use (especially by Spain) from the 15th to the 18th centuries, originally as a warship, later for trade The Spanish galleon was carrying a cargo of silk and gold.127 gastrectomy noun surgical removal of a part or the whole of the stomach Gastrectomy was performed on the patient with stomach cancer.128 gastroenterology noun the branch of medicine which deals with disorders of the stomach and intestines The clinic provides services in gastroenterology and nutrition.129 gazillion noun a very large number or quantity (used for emphasis) I have seen the movie a gazillion times.130 geosphere noun any of the almost spherical concentric regions of the earth and its atmosphere, especially the lithosphere The geosphere consists of the inside of the Earth.131 geosynchronous adjective  another term for synchronous The spacecraft was in geosynchronous orbit over Mars.132 gerontocracy noun a state , society, or group governed by old people The government is a gerontocracy with the same people holding office for years.133 gesundheit interjection used to wish good health to a person who has just sneezed Gesundheit means good health in German.134 ginormous adjective extremely large Outer space is ginormous.135 gladiolus noun an Old World plant of the iris family, with sword-shaped leaves and spikes of brightly coloured flowers Gladiolus is also called sword lily.136 glaucoma noun a condition of increased pressure within the eyeball, causing gradual loss of sight Glaucomais a leading cause of blindness in the world.137 glossopharyngeal adjective relating to the tongue and pharynx Problems with glossopharyngeal nerve can result in trouble swallowing and taste.138 goitre noun a swelling of the neck resulting from enlargement of the thyroid gland Goitre is more common in females than in males. 139 grandiose adjective extravagantly or pretentiously imposing in appearance or style I was greatly impressed by the grandiose architecture of the mosque.140 guesstimate noun an estimate based on a mixture of guesswork and calculation My guesstimate is that the house will be built in two years.141 gumption noun shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness You must show some gumption in dealing with the senior students.142 hadrosaur noun a large herbivorous mainly bipedal dinosaur of the late Cretaceous period Hadrosaur is also called duckbilled dinosaur.143 hamadryas noun a large Arabian and NE African baboon, the male of which has a silvery-grey cape of hair and a naked red face and rump Hamadryas baboon was a sacred animal to the ancient Egyptians.144 happenstance noun coincidence It was mere happenstance that we found each other.145 hemiplegia noun paralysis of one side of the body Hemiplegia occurs as a result of a stroke or other injury to the brain.146 hornblende noun a dark brown, black, or green mineral consisting of a silicate of calcium, magnesium, and iron Hornblende is found in metamorphic and igneous rocks.

147 hubbub noun a chaotic din caused by a crowd of people We left the hubbub of the city far behind us.148 hubristic adjective excessive pride or self-confidence Their hubristic approach brought them nothing but failure.149 humidistat noun a machine or device which automatically regulates the humidity of the air in a room or building Humidistat fans switch on and off automatically according to the dampness of the air.151 hypnagogic adjective relating to the state immediately before falling asleep The strange images seen sometimes just before one falls asleep are called hypnagogic hallucinations.152 hypoglycemia noun deficiency of glucose in the bloodstream Make sure she always carries sweets to treat the hypoglycemia.153 hypothalamus noun a region of the forebrain below the thalamus  Feeding is controlled by a part of the brain called hypothalamus.154 immiscible adjective not forming a homogeneous mixture when mixed Oil and water are immiscible liquids.155 immiseration noun economic impoverishment Timely measures must be taken to end this state of economic immiseration.156 impalpable adjective unable to be felt by touch There was an impalpable air of excitement in the crowd.157 impetuous adjective acting or done quickly and without thought or care She made an impetuous decision which she regretted later.158 imprescriptible adjective not subject to being taken away by prescription or by lapse of time Imprescriptable rights of man cannot be taken away.159 indefatigable adjective persisting tirelessly She is an indefatigable campaigner for freedom of speech.160 indigenize verb bring (something) under the control, dominance, or influence of indigenous or local people We plan to indigenize more products to empower the local people161 inflammatory adjective  relating to or causing inflammation of a part of the body The boss’s inflammatory remarks angered the workers.162 inimitable adjective so good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique Moin was a brilliant comic with an inimitable sense of humor.163 iniquity noun immoral or grossly unfair behaviour Her mother wouldn't let her join the film industry as she considered it a den of iniquity.164 innocuous adjective not harmful or offensive It seemed to be a perfectly innocuous remark.165 inspissated adjective thicken or congeal The coffee had sat so long in his cup that it inspissated and grew a thick, green mold on top.166 intelligentsia noun intellectuals or highly educated people as a group The intelligentsia advocated a social change but not a revolution.167 iterate verb perform or utter repeatedly No matter how many times I iterate that this so-called prank is a bad idea, no one listens168 jacquard noun an apparatus with perforated cards, fitted to a loom to facilitate the weaving of figured and brocaded fabrics The jacquard loom simplifies the process of manufacturing textiles with intricate patterns like brocade.169 kaiser noun the German Emperor, the Emperor of Austria, or the head of the Holy Roman Empire Franz Joseph the kaiser of the Austro Hungarian Empire ruled for more than 65 years.170 karaoke noun a form of entertainment, in which people take turns to sing popular songs into a microphone over pre-recorded backing tracks Karaoke is one of the most loved activities in the Philippines.171 keeshond noun a dog of a Dutch breed with long thick grey hair, resembling a large Pomeranian Keeshond dogs tend to be very playful and are quick learners.172 kenspeckle adjective easily recognizable; conspicuous He feared that he was too kenspeckle to escape through the hall.173 keratectomy noun surgical removal of a section or layer of the cornea, usually performed using a laser to correct myopia My uncle had a keratectomy recently and does not need to wear glasses now.174 knapsack noun a soldier‘s or hiker’s bag He filled his knapsack with water and food for his camping trip.175 kookaburra noun a very large Australasian kingfisher that feeds on terrestrial prey such as reptiles and birds176 lackadaisical adjective lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy Her lackadaisical attitude towards work will get her in trouble.177 lactulose noun a synthetic sugar with laxative properties. It is a disaccharide consisting of glucose and fructose units Uncle Yusuf has been taking lactulose for many years says its very effective.178 lamellibranch noun another term for bivalve Lamellibranch or Bivalvia is a class of marine and freshwater molluscs. 179 laryngotomy noun surgical incision into the larynx, typically to provide an air passage when breathing is obstructed The doctor had to perform a laryngotomy on Hina when her passageway was blocked.180 lasagna noun pasta in the form of sheets or wide strips Sara is compiling a book of lasagna recipies.181 longitudinal adjective  running lengthwise rather than across The surveyor measured the longitudinal distance between the two points.182 ludicrous adjective so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing The ludicrous plan was rejected by the board members.183 luscious adjective having a pleasingly rich , sweet taste We ate some luscious mangoes straight from the tree. 184 macaque noun a medium-sized, chiefly forest-dwelling Old World monkey which has a long face and cheek pouches for holding food There are 22 macaque species and they are found in large areas of Asia and north Africa.

185 Machiavellian adjective cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics The people were tired of the government's Machiavellian tactics.

186 macrocephalic adjective having an unusually large head A macrocephalic head may be due to bone overgrowth or water on the brain or brain overgrowth. 187 macrocosm noun the whole of a complex structure, especially the world or the universe, contrasted with a small or representative part of it The foundation of Hindu astrology is based on the connection between the microcosm and macrocosm.188 maelstrom noun a powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river We were all caught up in the maelstrom following the boss's sudden resignation.189 markhor noun a large wild goat with very long twisted horns , native to central Asia The markhor is the national animal of Pakistan and is an endangered species.190 Marseillaise noun the national anthem of France, written by Rouget de Lisle in 1792 and first sung in Paris by Marseilles patriots The Marseillais has been the inspiration of many pieces of classical music.191 mayonnaise noun a thick creamy dressing consisting of egg yolks beaten with oil and vinegar and seasoned Make the tuna sandwich with plenty of mayonnaise.192 millennium noun a period of a thousand years, especially when calculated from the traditional date of the birth of Christ The year 2001 marked the beginning of a new millennium.193 monochromaticallyadverb containing or using only one colour Some scenes in the film were filmed monochromatically around one particular color.194 monotheism noun the doctrine or belief that there is only one God The concept of monotheism in Islam believes in God's onenes as being absolutely unquestionable.195 mulligatawny noun a spicy meat soup originally made in India I asked my mother for the recipe of mulligatawny soup.196 musculature noun the system or arrangement of muscles in a body, part of the body, or an organ The musculature system causes either locomotion of the organism itself or movement of internal organs.197 musculoskeletal adjective relating to or denoting the musculature and skeleton together The musculoskeletal system provides form, support, stability, and movement to the body.198 myriad noun a countless or extremely great number of people or things The sky looks beautiful on clear nights as it is filled with a myriad of stars.199 mythopoeic adjective the making of a myth or myths The mythopoeic awards are given to authors of outstanding works in the fields of myth and fantasy.200 necropolis noun a cemetery, especially a large one belonging to an ancient city The necropolis at Makli is considered to be one of the largest in the world. 201 neolithic adjective relating to or denoting the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and implements prevailed The neolithic age was a period in the development of human technology, beginning about 9500 BC.202 nirvana noun a transcendent state in which there is neither suffering, desire, nor sense of self, and the subject is released from the effects of karma and the cycle of death and rebirthNirvana is the central concept of Buddhism and is the only state of eternal happiness. 203 nouveau adjective short for nouveau riche The nouveau riche family lacks finesse and good manners.204 numismatic adjective relating to or consisting of coins or medals The museum consulted the expert on numismatic about the cashe of old silver coins.205 occipital adjective of, pertaining to, or situated near the occiput The occipital artery supplies blood to the back of the scalp.206 occlusion noun Medicine the blockage or closing of a blood vessel or hollow organ Occlusion is relatively common in the retina, and can cause partial or total loss of vision.207 octennial adjective recurring every eight years He gave a speech at the octennial gathering of chancellors.208 ombre adjective a trick-taking card game for three people using a pack of forty cards , popular in Europe in the 17th -18th centuries Ombre is one of the earliest card games known in Europe.209 overwrought adjective in a state of nervous excitement or anxiety The overwrought children were unable to sleep.210 paparazzi pl noun a freelance photographer who pursues celebrities to get photographs of them The paparazzi got a strict warning not to intrude on the superstar's privacy.211 paraselene noun a bright spot in the sky similar to a parhelion but formed by moonlight212 parenthesize verb put (a word or phrase) into brackets The tutor made him parenthesize the intransitive clauses in the passage.213 parisienne noun a Parisian girl or woman The novel concerns the Parisienne beauty Angelique.214 pasquinade noun a satire or lampoon, originally one displayed or delivered in a public place A pasquinade often assaulted misgovernment and denounced injustice.215 paterfamilias noun the male head of a family or household Under Roman law a paterfamilias was responsible for the well-being, legal & moral propriety of the family.216 pathogenesis noun the manner of development of a disease Types of pathogenesis include microbial infection, inflammation, malignancy and tissue breakdown217 patisserie noun a shop where pastries and cakes are sold The patisserie has introduced hot cross buns which delicious.218 pediculicide noun a chemical used to kill lice She is annoyed that the pediculicide she is using isn't very effective.219 penultimate adjective ast but one in a series of things They scored a boundary off the penultimate delivery.

220 peregrine noun a powerful falcon found on most continents, breeding chiefly on mountains and coastal cliffs and much used for falconry The peregrine is the world's most widespread bird of prey.221 pharmaceutical adjective a compound manufactured for use as a medicinal drug Pharmaceutical companies should reduce the cost of drugs in poorer countries.222 pharmacognosy noun the branch of knowledge concerned with medicinal drugs obtained from plants or other natural sources His interest in medicinal herbs and roots has led him to study pharmacognosy in depth.223 pharmacokinetics noun the branch of pharmacology concerned with the movement of drugs within the body Pharmacokinetics includes the study of the of absorption, action, etc of an administered drug in the body.224 physiatrist noun a physician specializing in physical medicine A physiatrist aims to restore functional ability to those with physical impairments or disabilities.225 piscivorous adjective feeding on fish The alligator is not completely piscivorous while Aquatic Genet, is strictly dependent on fish for food.226 pneumococcus noun a bacterium associated with pneumonia and some forms of meningitis Pneumococcal pneumonia is more common in the very young and the very old.227 quadriplegia noun paralysis of all four limbs; tetraplegia Quadriplegia occurs when the neck area of the spinal cord is injured.228 quaternion noun a set of four people or things Quaternion algebra was introduced by an Irish mathematician in 1843.229 raconteur noun a person who tells anecdotes in a skilful and amusing way He is very popular at dinner parties because he is such a skilled raconteur.230 remanent adjective (of magnetism) remaining after the magnetizing field has been removed Remanent magnitization is necessary for transformers, electric motors and generators. 231 renegade noun a person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles In his youth he was a bit of a renegade, and was frequently in trouble with the police.232 rusticate verb [with object ] British  suspend (a student) from a university as a punishment (used chiefly at Oxford and Cambridge) John Milton was rusticated from Cambridge in 1626 for quarreling with his tutor.233 sasquatch noun another term for Bigfoot Most scientists discount the existence of Bigfoot or sasquatch.234 satyagraha noun a policy of passive political resistance, especially that advocated by Mahatma Gandhi against British rule in India Gandhi envisioned satyagraha as an universal solvent for injustice and harm.235 scavenger noun  an animal that feeds on carrion, dead plant material, or refuse The bold raccoon became a scavenger when night fell.236 scintilla noun a tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling There is not a single scintilla of doubt in my mind that he is guilty of the crime.237 scutcheon noun archaic spelling of escutcheon The scutcheon was displayed promenently on the castle door.239 septuagenarian noun a person who is between 70 and 79 years old There was not a single septuagenarian in the audience.240 sesquicentennial noun relating to a sesquicentenary The city celebrated its sesquicentennial last year.241 shellacking noun lac resin melted into thin flakes, used for making varnish He has business interests in the shellacking industry.242 signorina noun a title or form of address used of or to an Italian-speaking unmarried woman, corresponding to Miss We thanked the signorina for guiding us to the Sistine Chapal.243 somersault noun an acrobatic movement in which a person turns head over heels in the air or on the ground and lands or finishes on their feet The acrobat's somersault amazed the audience.244 somnambulate verb to sleep-walk There are many theories as to why some people tend to somnambulate.245 souvenir noun a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event This seashell is a souvenir from the beach.246 spectre noun something widely feared as a possible unpleasant or dangerous occurrence The spectre of nuclear warfare is haunting world leaders.247 squelchy adjective make a soft sucking sound such as that made by treading heavily through mud the shoes made a squelchy sound as we came inside from the rain.248 squiggly adjective a short line that curls and loops in an irregular way The child drew a squiggly across the page.249 stanchion noun an upright bar , post , or frame forming a support or barrier The ball hit the stanchion behind the goal.250 supererogatory adjective the performance of more work than duty requires In some schools of thought, donating money to charity is regarded as supererogatory.251 susurrating adjective whisperng or rustling The silence so profound that I could hear the susurrating of the curtains in the breeze.252 szechuan noun variant of Sichuan Sichuan cuisine originated from Sichuan, China and is famed for its bold flavours.253 taphonomy noun the branch of palaeontology that deals with the processes of fossilization Taphonomy helps understand the environment and life history of the once living organisms. 254 taxonomist noun the branch of science concerned with classification, especially of organisms; systematics To become a taxonomist, one must obtain a four year degree in a field of biology256 termitary noun another term for termitarium A termitary is a colony of termites, typically within a mound of cemented earth. 257 tessera noun a small block of stone , tile, glass, or other material used in the construction of a mosaic Mirror tessera adds great depth and sparkle to a mosaic.258 thalassemia noun any of a group of hereditary haemolytic diseases caused by faulty haemoglobin synthesis She has been diagnosed with thalassemia and needs blood transfusion.259 theophylline noun a bitter crystalline compound present in small quantities in tea leaves, isomeric with theobromine Theophylline was first extracted from tea leaves around 1888 in Germany.260 thwart verb prevent (someone) from accomplishing something Concentrated efforts should be made to thwart terrorist attacks.261 touche interjection (in fencing) used as an acknowledgement of a hit by one's opponent. Though my opponent only grazed me with the tip of his foil, he yelled "Touche!"262 trachyte noun a grey fine-grained volcanic rock consisting largely of alkali feldspar Trachyte is an igneous rock and is commonly found in Europe.263 transcutaneous adjective existing, applied, or measured across the depth of the skin Nitroglycerine is a transcutaneous medication applied directly to the skin.264 transhumance noun the action or practice of moving livestock from one grazing ground to another in a seasonal cycle In the 18th and 19 centuries mountain farmers used to follow transhumance.265 transient adjective lasting only for a short time; impermanent The chemist said that mild side effects which are transient in nature may occur initially.266 triennium noun a specified period of three years The youth triennium is a gathering of representatives from many countries.267 triumphantly adverb having won a battle or contest; victorious Alexander marched triumhantly through the streets of Persipolis.269 tyrannize verb rule or treat (someone) despotically or cruelly Theinvading Mongols began to tyrannize the local population.268 tyrannosaur noun a very large bipedal carnivorous dinosaur of the late Cretaceous period, with powerful jaws and small claw-like front legs She has a recurring dream of a tyrannosaur trampling her.270 unascertained adjective not confirmed or ascertained; unknown It still remains unascertained whether the jet was hit by a bird or a bullet.271 unauthenticated adjective not proven or validated The validity of the document remains unauthenticated.272 uncouthness noun lacking good manners, refinement, or grace We were attacked by a gang of uncouth men.273 unremunerative adjective bringing little or no profit or income He is dishearted because his once flourishing business is now quite unremunerative.274 vacuity noun lack of thought or intelligence; empty-headedness The actress known for her vacuity loves to talk about world affairs.275 valedictory noun serving as a farewell Yahya will deliver the velidictory address at the convocation.276 vicegerent adjective a person exercising delegated power on behalf of a sovereign or ruler Bairam khan was appointed young Akbar's vicegerent.277 viridescent adjective greenish or becoming green He described her eyes as viridescent sparks.278 virtuosic adjective exhibiting characteristics of a person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit Some virtuosic sitar players were present at the mucical conference.279 wheatear noun a mainly Eurasian and African songbird related to the chats, with black and buff or black and white plumage and a white rump The wheatear is a migratory bird that winters in Africa.280 whippersnapper noun a young and inexperienced person considered to be presumptuous or overconfident Whippersnapper is an archaic term rarely heard nowadays except in movies and plays.281 whirligig noun a toy that spins round, for example a top or windmill He is an regular worrywart and and annoys us all with his constant worrying.283 wunderkind noun a person who achieves great success when relatively young The term wunderkind is sometimes used as a synonym for prodigy.

284 xenobiology noun a multidisciplinary field dealing with the nature, existence, and search for extraterrestrial life Xenobiology addresses the question whether life exists beyond Earth, and how humans can detect it if it does.

285 yuan noun a dynasty that ruled China 1279–1368, established by the Mongols under Kublai Khan. It preceded the Ming dynasty The Yuan dynasty possessed extensive territory including Tibet and Yunnan.286 Zeppelin noun a large German dirigible airship of the early 20th century, long and cylindrical in shape and with a rigid framework.  The zeppelin crashed to earth and burst in flames.287 zoetrope noun a 19th -century optical toy The toy was named zoetrope which means the wheel of life.