1.ambivalence (n.) [æmˋbɪvələns]

the feeling or state of being ambivalent.

 

2.encapsulate (v.) [ɪnˋkæpsə͵let]

to express something in a short clear form that gives the most important facts or ideas.

EX : The contaminated material should be encapsulated and removed.

 

3.permeate (v.) [ˋpɝmɪ͵et]

if an attitude or feeling permeates something, you can feel or see its influence clearly in every part of that thing.

EX : The smell of her perfume permeated the room.

 

4.aristocrats (n.) [æˋrɪstə͵kræt]

A member of the aristocracy.

EX : The club membership was once limited toaristocrats.

 

5.stead (n.) [stɛd]

The place, position, or function properly or customarily occupied by another.

Ex: She asked me to attend the meeting in her stead .

 

6.intercourse (n.) ['ɪntɚˈkɔrs]

communication and exchange between people, countries, etc.

EX : English is more widely used in international intercourse than any other languagestoday.

 

7.pervade (v.) [pɚ'ved]

to spread through and be noticeable in every part of something.

EX : A spirit of hopelessness pervaded the country.

 

8.persecute (v.) ['pɝsɪˈkjut]

to treat somebody in a cruel and unfair way, especially because of their race, religion or political beliefs.

EX : The Puritans left England to escape being persecuted.

 

9.ripple (v.) ['rɪpḷ]

to spread through a person or a group of people like a wave.

EX : Panic rippled through Hollywood as the murders were discovered.

 

10.lamentation (n.) [ˈlæmən'teʃən]

an expression of great sadness or disappointment.

EX : There was lamentation throughout the land at news of the defeat.

 

11.topple (v.) ['tɑpḷ]

to become unsteady and fall down; to make something do this.

EX : A stack of plates swayed, and began to topple over.

 

12.revulsion (n.) [rɪ'vʌlʃən]

a strong feeling of disgust or horror.

EX : News of the atrocities produced a wave of anger and revulsion.

 

13.capricious(adj.) [kə'prɪʃəs]

showing sudden changes in attitude or behaviour.

EX : She was as capricious as her mother had been.

 

14.elite (n.) [eˋlit]

A small group of people who have a lot of advantages and keep the most power and influence.

EX : Only a small elite among moutaineers can climb this route.

 

15.subordinate(v.) [səˋbɔrdnɪt]

formal if one thing is subordinated to another thing, it is considered to be less important than the other thing.

EX: A colonel is subordinate to a brigadier general .

 

16.surpass (v.) [sɚ'pæs]

to do or be better than somebody/something.

EX : The number of multiple births has surpassed 100,000 for the first time.

 

17.cohesion (n.) [ko'hiʒən]

the act or state of sticking together.

EX : a sense of community and social cohesion.

 

18.assimilate (v.) [ə'sɪməˈlet]

to fully understand an idea or some information so that you are able to use it yourself.

EX : It will take time to assimilate all these facts.

 

19.homage (n.) [ˋhɑmidʒ]

Ceremonial acknowledgment by a vassal of allegiance to his lord under feudal law.

Ex: Many came to pay the dead man homage .

 

20.regime (n.) [re'ʒim]

a method or system of government, especially one that has not been elected in a fair way.

EX : The regime got rid of most of its opponents.

 

21.blissful (adj.) [ˋblɪsfəl]

giving you great pleasure.

EX : At first, their time together was blissful.

 

22.summon (v.) [ˋsʌmən]

to officially order someone to come to a place, especially a court of law.

EX : The queen summoned him back to the palace.

 

23.splendor (n.) [ˋsplɛndɚ]

the beatiful and impressive features of something.

EX : The palace had lost much of its original splendor.

 

24.taunt (v.) [tɔnt]

to try to make somebody angry or upset by saying unkind things about them, laughing at their failures, etc.

EX : The other children taunted him about his weight.

 

25.mantle (n.) [ˋmænt!]

the role and responsibilities of an important person or job, especially when they are passed on from one person to another.

EX : It is up to Europe to take on the mantle of leadership in environmental