l   malaise /məˈleɪz/

Definition: a general feeling of being worried , unhappy , or not satisfied

Example: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is often accompanied by poor memory , sore throat , and feeling of malaise after exertion.

 

l   mandatory /ˈmændəˌtɔri/

Definition: ordered by a law or rule

Example: An new accounting system will soon become mandatory for all departments.

Example: It’s mandatory to do something: It’s mandatory to wear a seat belt in all states.

Example: The trial judge imposed the mandatory sentence of life imprisonment.

 

l   jubilant /ˈdʒubɪlənt/

Definition: extremely happy because something good has happened

Example: The football team Brazil were jubilant after their victory in the World Cup.

 

l   squirm /skwɝm/

Definition1: to move by twisting and turning in a small space

Example: "Leave me alone!" he cried, trying to squirm free.

Definition2: to look or feel embarrassed and uncomfortable

Example: Some administration officials are privately squirming with discomfort.

 

l   intractable /ɪnˈtræktəb(ə)l/

Definition: very difficult and impossible to deal with

Example: With more and more divorced parents , juvenile delinquency has become a pervasive and apparently intractable problem in Taiwan.

 

l   predominant /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/

Definition1: the most common or greatest in number or amount

Example: The predominant view was that she was guilty.

Definition: most important or powerful

Example: My predominant feeling was one of surprise.

 

l   preface /ˈprefəs/

Definition: an introduction of a book or speech

Example: The author presented his prime idea of this writing in the preface of his new book.

 

l   unfazed /ʌnˈfeɪzd/

Definition: not worried or upset by something bad that happens

Example: He seems unfazed by recent even.

 

l   premium /ˈpriːmiəm/

Definition: an amount of money that you pay regularly for an insurance policy

Example: Your monthly premium will be £36

 

l   invigorate /ɪnˈvɪɡəreɪt/

Definition1: to give someone more energy

Example: A strong cup of coffee might help invigorate you.

Definition2: to make something stronger and more effective

Example: The new efforts invigorated their flapping economy.

 

l   illicit/ɪˈlɪsɪt/

Definition: not allowed by the laws or rules

Example: The senator claimed that he smoked marijuana only but has not tried other illicit drugs.

 

l   forensic /fəˈrenzɪk/

Definition: relating to the use of scientific methods to solve crimes and to find out who committed them

Example: Forensic experts searched the house.

 

l   futuristic /ˌfjutʃəˈrɪstɪk/

Definition: so modern that it seems to belong to the future

Example: The singer’s futuristic dressing and exotic makeup amazed fans in her concert.

 

l   hefty /ˈhefti/

Definition1: heavy and large

Example: Richard is a very hefty guy.

Definition2: a hefty amount of money is a large and impressive amount

Example: The hefty pay raise succeeded in subsiding employees’ criticism of the working environment, but it also showed the president’s irresponsibility to elude the existing problem.

 

l   flagrant /ˈfleɪɡrənt/

Definition: done in an obvious way that shows you do not care if you break rules or offend people

Example: The minister was criticized for the flagrant waste of taxpayers’ money.

 

l   eclectic /ɪˈklektɪk/

Definition: an eclectic group of people , or things ,ideas is interesting or unusual because it consists of many different types

Example: The song displays an eclectic mix of influence.

 

l   contingent /kənˈtɪndʒənt/

Definition1: a group of soldiers , police , vehicles ,etc. from the particular place, forming a larger group

Example: France has the largest peacekeeping contingent of any nation.

Definition2: a group of people representing a place , organization , etc. at a meeting or event

Example: Let’s welcome the Portuguese contingent.

 

l   demoralizing /dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/

Definition: someone feel no confident

Example: After going through a series of demoralizing failures , he finally lost his mind.

 

l   belligerent /bəˈlɪdʒ(ə)rənt/

Definition: very unfriendly and angry

Example: Because of that belligerent general , people in that country suffer a lot from wars.

 

l   aggravate /ˈæɡrəveɪt/

Definition: to make something bad become worse , especially a situation or a medical condition

Example: His headache was aggravated by all noise.

 

l   shed (v) /ʃed/

Definition1: to get rid of something that is not wanted or is no longer necessary

Example1:He is keen to shed his "bad-boy" image.

Example: The company shed another 250 workers this month.

Definition2: to let something fall off as part of a natural process

Example1: Deciduous trees shed their leaves each fall.

Example2: A snake was shedding its skin.

Definition3: to lose something accidentally because it falls off

Example: The road was closed after a logging truck shed its load.