1.spasm (n.)[ˈspæzəm]

a sudden strong feeling, usually an unpleasant one.

Ex: She could not speak; her throat was in spasm.

 

2.barge (n.)[bɑrdʒ]

a long flat boat used on rivers and canals.

Ex: He started from his bed when he saw a stranger barging into his room .

 

3.saunter (n.)[pˈsɔntər]

to walk in a slow and relaxed way.

Ex: Let's go for a saunter along the river.

 

4.sumptuous (adj.)[ˈsʌmptʃuəs]

impressive, expensive, and of high quality.

Ex: The king gave a sumptuous banquet.

 

5.proprietor (n.)[prəˈpraɪətər]

someone who owns a business.

Ex: He is now sole proprietor of the business.

 

6.anemic (adj.)[əˈnimɪk]

suffering from anemia.

Ex: You're anemic, you must have some iron.

 

7.ticklish (adj.)[ˈtɪk(ə)lɪʃ]

someone who is ticklish has a strong reaction when they are tickled.

Ex: The news is quite ticklish to the ear.

 

8.cement (n.)[səˈment]

a gray powder used in building that becomes very hard when you mix it with sand and water.

Ex: The specs fell on the cement floor and broke up.

 

9.vicinity (n.)[vɪˈsɪnəti]

the area near a particular place.

Ex: He told us there was no hotel in the vicinity.

 

10.scrawny (adj.)[ˈskrɔni]

very thin, in a way that is not attractive or healthy.

Ex: A few scrawny chickens were scratching around the yard.

 

11.torpedo (n.)[tɔrˈpidoʊ]

a weapon shaped like a tube that is shot under water to hit a ship or a submarine.

Ex: He was accused of trying to torpedo the talks.

 

12.discreet (adj.)[dɪˈskrit]

careful not to say anything that is secret or that could upset someone.

Ex: He is very discreet in giving his opinions.

 

13.upholstery (n.)[ʌpˈhoʊlst(ə)ri]

cloth or leather that is used for covering chairs and sofas.

Ex: The research content is the pattern design of upholstery fabrics.

 

14.eager (adj.)[ˈiɡər]

very about something that will happen.

Ex: The engineer was an eager participant in technical co-operation.

 

15.washrag (n.)[ˈwɑʃˌræɡ]

a small square cloth used for washing your face and body.

 

16.tapestry (n.)[ˈtæpəstri]

a variety or mixture of things

Ex:. The walls of the banqueting hall were hung with tapestries .

 

17.reluctant (adj.)[rɪˈlʌktənt]

not willing to do something.

Ex: I am reluctant about asking him to do this.

 

18.decompose (v.)[ˌdikəmˈpoʊz]

to decay by a slow natural process, especially through the action of particular bacteria.

Ex: The eggs began to decompose after a day in the sun.

 

19.hazy (adj.)[ˈheɪzi]

not clear because there is smoke, dust, or water in the air.

Ex: Generally, it will be rather hazy today, with some hill fog.

 

20.alignment (n.)[əˈlaɪnmənt]

the organization of activities or systems so that they match or fit well together.

Ex: Britain formed a close alignment with Egypt in the last century.

 

21.hauteur (n.)[oʊˈtɜr]

proud and unfriendly behavior.

Ex: Once, she had been put off by his hauteur.

 

22.disdain (v.)[dɪsˈdeɪn]

the feeling that someone is not important and does not deserve any respect.

Ex: I would certainly disdain to live in such tiny flats.

 

23.audible (adj.)[ˈɔdɪb(ə)l]

loud enough for people to hear.

Ex: His voice was barely audible above the noise of the machinery .

 

24.flounce (n.)[flaʊns]

to walk quickly in an impatient way, because you are angry.

Ex: After a few days, small like and tried flounce chains.

 

25.ecstasy (n.)[ˈekstəsi]

a feeling of great happiness and pleasure, often sexual pleasure.

Ex: She went into ecstasies over actors.