1.Intellectual (adj) [ˌɪntɪˈlɛktʃʊəl]

of or relating to the intellect, as opposed to the emotions

Ex:Students were asked which task represented the greatest intellectual challenge.

 

2.Inadequacy (n.) [ɪnˈæd ɪ kwə si]

The quality or condition of being inadequate.

Ex:He was suffering from a deep sense of inadequacy.

 

3.Omnipotent (adj) [ɒmˈnɪpətənt]

One having unlimited power or authority

Ex:How can a loving, omnipotent God permit disease, war and suffering?

 

4.Comparative (adv) [kəmˋpærətɪv]

as compared to something else or to a previous situation or state

Ex: " Worse " is the comparative of " bad " .

 

5.Valley (n) [ˈvælɪ]

An elongated lowland between ranges of mountains, hills, or other uplands, often having a river or stream running along the bottom.

Ex:There was snow on the hill tops but not in the valley.

 

6.Firm (n) [fɝm]

Resistant to externally applied pressure.

Ex:She works for a large firm.

 

7.Swivel (v) [ˈswɪvəl]

A link, pivot, or other fastening so designed that it permits the free turning of attached parts.

Ex:Kris swiveled his head to see who had entered the room.

 

8.Shoelace (n) [ˈʃuːˌleɪs]

A string or cord used for lacing and fastening shoes. Also called shoestring.

Ex:Tie up your shoelaces.

 

9.Slip (v) [slɪp]

To move smoothly, easily, and quietly

Ex:Margaret slipped and broke her arm

 

10.Grin (v) [grɪn]

To smile broadly, often baring the teeth, as in amusement, glee, embarrassment, or other strong emotion.

Ex:Ruth grinned at him as she waved good-bye.

 

11.Mortal (adj) [ˈmɔːtəl]

Liable or subject to death.

Ex:His heart attack made him realize that he is mortal.

 

12.Descendant (n) [dɪˈsɛndənt]

A person, animal, or plant whose descent can be traced to a particular individual or group.

Ex:He claims to be a direct descendant of the last king.

 

13.Splendid (adj) [ˈsplɛndɪd]

Brilliant with light or color; radiant

Ex:She is a splendid painter.

 

14.Indigenous (adj) [ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs]

Originating and living or occurring naturally in an area or environment

Ex:The most profitable indigenous business is cocoa growing.

 

15.Encroachment (n) [ɪnˋkrotʃmənt]

The act or an instance of encroaching.

Ex:The new censorship laws are serious encroachments on freedom of expression

 

16.Deportation (n) [ˌdiːpɔːˈteɪʃən]

The act or an instance of deporting.

Ex:There were mass deportations in the 1930s, when thousands of people were forced to leave the country.

 

17.Citadel (n) [ˈsɪtədəl -ˌdɛl]

A fortress in a commanding position in or near a city.

Ex:The town has a 14th century citadel overlooking the river

 

18.Capricious (adj)

Characterized by or subject to whim; impulsive and unpredictable.

Ex:He was a cruel and capricious tyrant.

 

19.Tyrant (n) [ˈtaɪrənt]

An absolute ruler who governs without restrictions.

Ex:She describes her husband as a tyrant.

 

20.Fragmentation (n) [ˌfrægmɛnˈteɪʃən]

The act or process of breaking into fragments.

Ex:The geography of Greece encouraged this fragmentation.

 

21.Stranglehold (n) [ˈstræŋgəlˌhəʊld]

Sports An illegal wrestling hold used to choke an opponent.

Ex:Government forces have tightened their stranglehold on the region

 

22.Precedent (n) [ˈprɛsɪdənt]

An example or instance used to justify later similar occurrences

Ex:This is disturbing news and totally without precedent.

 

23.Exasperation (n) [ɪg͵zæspəˋreʃən]

The act or an instance of exasperating.

Ex:There is growing exasperation within the government at the failure of these policies to reduce unemployment

 

24.Vexation (n.) [vɛkˈseɪʃən]

The act of annoying, irritating, or vexing.

Ex:Alice is crying with vexation .

 

25.Onus (n.) [ˈəʊnəs]

A difficult or disagreeable responsibility or necessity; a burden or obligation.