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1.Termination (n.) [ˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən] 

the act of terminating or the state of being terminated

Ex: The dispute was brought to a satisfactory termination .

 

2.Mythical (adj.) [ˈmɪθɪkəl]

Of or existing in myth

Ex: Their wealth is merely mythical .

 

3.Blend (vt.)(vi.) [blɛnd]

To form a uniform mixture

Ex: He blended butter and sugar together .

 

4.Flourish (vi.)(vt.) [ˈflʌrɪʃ]

To grow well or luxuriantly; thrive

Ex: This type of plant flourishes in hot countries .

 

5.Tablet (n.) [ˈtæblɪt]

A slab or plaque, as of stone or ivory, with a surface that is intended for or bears an inscription.

Ex: Ancient peoples used tablets to write on before paper was invented .

 

6.Illiterate (adj.) [ɪˈlɪtərɪt]

unable to read and write.

Ex: People who have never gone to school are usually illiterate .

 

7.Blur (vt.)(vi.) [blɜː]

To make indistinct and hazy in outline or appearance; obscure.

Ex: Everything becomes a blur when you travel beyond a certain speed .

 

8.Implicit (adj.) [ɪmˈplɪsɪt]

Implied or understood though not directly expressed

Ex: Her silence gave implicit consent .

 

9.Conceive (vt.)(vi.) [kənˈsiːv]

To become pregnant with (offspring).

Ex: Who first conceived the idea of building nuclear power plants ?

 

10.Prominent (adj.)[ˈprɒmɪnənt]

jutting or projecting outwards

Ex: Lizzy had a prominent part in the play .

 

11.Sublime (adj.)(vt.)(vi)[səˈblaɪm]

of high moral, aesthetic, intellectual, or spiritual value; noble; exalted

Ex: I like sublime mountain scenery .

 

12.Arbitrary (adj.)[ˈɑːbɪtrərɪ]

Determined by chance, whim, or impulse, and not by necessity, reason, or principle

Ex: This is an arbitrary decision .

 

13.Wrath (n.)[rɒθ]

angry, violent, or stern indignation

Ex: They feared his wrath .

 

14.Blizzard (n.)[ˈblɪzəd]

A violent snowstorm with winds blowing at a minimum speed of 35 miles (56 kilometers) per hour and visibility of less than one-quarter mile (400 meters) for three hours.

Ex: During the blizzard I was glad I'd had the foresight to buy enough groceries.

 

15.Gravity (n.)[ˈgrævɪtɪ]

seriousness or importance, esp as a consequence of an action or opinion

Ex: The stone rolled down the hill by gravity .

 

16.Preserve (vt.)(vi.)[prɪˈzɜːv]

to keep safe from danger or harm; protect

Ex: Oil preserves metal from rust .

 

17.Invasion (n.)[ɪnˈveɪʒən]

The act of invading, especially the entrance of an armed force into a territory to conquer.

Ex: France itself was threatened with invasion .

 

18.Fragmentation (n.)[ˌfrægmɛnˈteɪʃən]

The act or process of breaking into fragments.

Ex: Fragmentation slows system performance because it takes extra time to locate and assemble the parts of the fragmented file

 

19.Aristocratic (adj.)[ˌærɪstəˈkrætɪk]

A member of a ruling class or of the nobility.

Ex: He had an aristocratic bearing .

 

20.Allegiance (n.)[əˈliːdʒəns]

Loyalty or the obligation of loyalty, as to a nation, sovereign, or cause.

Ex: He is trying to win the allegiance of the masses .

 

21.Outpost (n.)[ˈaʊtˌpəʊst]

an outlying settlement or position

Ex: They established the first outposts and settlements .

 

22.Decisive (adj.)[dɪˈsaɪsɪv]

Having the power to decide; conclusive.

Ex: He gave a decisive answer .

 

23.Fleet (n.)[fliːt]

rapid in movement; swift

Ex: That is a fleet horse .

 

24.Naval (adj.)[ˈneɪvəl]

Of or relating to ships or shipping. See Synonyms at nautical.

Ex: He is a retired naval officer .

 

25.Rigidly (adj.) [ˋrɪdʒɪdlɪ]

Not flexible or pliant; stiff.

Ex: My correspondence happens to be rigidly controlled .

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