1.basin (n.) [ˈbeɪsən]
a natural depression in the surface of the land often with a lake at the bottom of it.
Ex:she mixed the dough in a large basin.
2.propel (v.) [prəˈpɛl]
To cause to move forward or onward.
Ex:Steam propels this ship.
3.peasant (n.) [ˈpɛzənt]
A member of the class constituted by small farmers and tenants, sharecroppers, and laborers on the land where they form the main labor force in agriculture.
Ex:Many peasants died during the drought.
4.irrigate (v.) [ˈɪrɪˌgeɪt]
To supply (dry land) with water by means of ditches, pipes, or streams; water artificially.
Ex:They irrigate their crops with water from this river .
5.surplus (n.) (adj.) [ˈsɜːpləs]
.a quantity much larger than is needed.
Ex:That country has a large surplus of food .
6.gigantic (adj.) [dʒaɪˈgæntɪk]
very large; enormous
Ex:He was a guard of gigantic strength .
7.script (n.) (v.) [skrɪpt]
a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
Ex:I received a letter from her in her neat script .
8.millennium (n.) [mɪˈlɛnɪəm]
A span of one thousand years.
Ex:Almost two millennium have passed since the birth of Christ.
9.sophisticated (adj.) [səˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd]
Having acquired worldly knowledge or refinement; lacking natural simplicity or naiveté.
Ex: She is a sophisticated woman.
10.indigenous (adj.) [ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs]
originating or occurring naturally (in a country, region, etc.); native
Ex: There is a plant indigenous to New Zealand.
11.transmission (n.) [trænzˈmɪʃən]
the act or process of transmitting
Ex: We apologize for the interruption to our transmissions this afternoon.
12.context (n.) [ˈkɒntɛkst]
The part of a text or statement that surrounds a particular word or passage and determines its meaning.
Ex: You can often tell the meaning of a word from its context .
13.scale (n.) [skel]
A system of ordered marks at fixed intervals used as a reference standard in measurement
Ex:This ruler has one scale in centimeters and another in inches .
14.imperialism (n.) [ɪmˈpɪərɪəˌlɪzəm]
The policy of extending a nation's authority by territorial acquisition or by the establishment of economic and political hegemony over other nations.
Ex:These two countries accused each other of imperialism .
15.pastoral (adj.) [ˈpɑːstərəl]
having the simplicity, serenity, etc., generally attributed to rural areas.
Ex:A priest's pastoral duties include helping the poor and sick.
16.infantry (n.)
soldiers trained, armed, and equipped to fight on foot
Ex:He joined the infantry after leaving school.
17..obtuse (adj.)
not pointed or acute ; lacking sharpness or quickness of sensibility or intellect : insensitive, stupid ; difficult to comprehend : not clear or precise in thought or expression
Ex:He is too obtuse to take a hint.
18.duel (n.)
a combat between two persons ; a conflict between antagonistic persons, ideas, or forces
Ex:They engaged in a duel of wits.
19.particular (adj.)
used to emphasize that you are referring to one individual person, thing or type of thing and not others ; greater than usual; special
Ex:For no particular reason, she quit the job.
20.disposition (n.)
the natural qualities of a person's character ; a tendency to behave in a particular way
Ex:This job is not suitable for people of a nervous disposition.
21.conversant (adj.)
having frequent or familiar association ; concerned, occupied ; having knowledge or experience
Ex:She's conversant in several languages.
22.ardent (adj.)
characterized by warmth of feeling typically expressed in eager zealous support or activity ; fiery, hot ; shining, glowing
Ex:He was an ardent disciple of Gandhi.
23.gluttony (n.)
excess in eating or drinking ; greedy or excessive indulgence
Ex:His gluttony made him sick.
24. anguid (adj.)
drooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak ; lacking force or quickness of movement : slow
Ex:They proceeded at a languid pace. ; It was a hot, languid summer day.
25.actuate (v.)
to put into mechanical action or motion;to move to action
Ex:The pump is actuated by the windmill.
