1.Polychromatic (adj.) [pɑlɪkroˋmætɪk]

Showing a variety, or a change, of colors; having many colors; multicolored

Ex:The evening sky was polychromatic, with brilliant shades of red, orange, pink, blue and gray covering the horizon.

 

2.Nepotism (n.) [ˋnɛpətɪzəm]

The favoring of relatives or personal friends because of their relationship rather than because of their abilities

Ex:Nepotism can get you very far in the world if you've got the right connections.

 

3.Culpable (adj.) [ˋkʌlpəb!]

meriting condemnation, censure or blame, especially as something wrong, harmful or injurious; blameworthy

Ex:I am culpable for stealing your money.

 

4.Veracity (n.) [vəˋræsətɪ]

Truthfulness

Ex:Chad’s reputation was such that no one doubted the veracity of history.

 

5.Alleviated (v.) [əˋlivɪ͵et]

Made more bearable

Ex:I alleviated my anxiety about my upcoming job interview by running three miles around the track.

 

6.fatherland (n.) [ˋfɑðɚˋlænd]

A person's native country, esp. when referred to in patriotic terms

 

7. sullen (adj.) [ˋsʌlɪn]

A sulky or depressed mood

Ex: Susan was sullen in the morning because she hadn ' t slept well .

 

8. hinterland (n.) [ˋhɪntɚ͵lænd]

The often uncharted areas beyond a coastal district or a river's banks

 

9. reign (n.) [ren]

The period during which a sovereign rules

Ex: The reign of a wise ruler benefits his country .

 

10. sheath (n.) [ʃiθ]

a case or covering for the blade of a sword, dagger, or the like.

Ex: He wiped the knife and put it back in the sheath .

 

11. Foul (n.)(adj.)(v.) [faʊl]

Covered with, or containing unclean matter; polluted; nasty; defiled

Ex:This cloth is too foul to use as a duster.

 

12. Ragged (adj.) [ˋrægɪd]

Rent or worn into tatters, or till the texture is broken

Ex: The collar of his ragged coat was turned up

 

13. Cocky (adj.) [ˋkɑkɪ]

Abbreviation of cockatoo; used when pretending to talk to such a bird, as in "hello cocky"

 

14. Brim (n.)(v.) [brɪm]

The sea; ocean; water; flood

Ex:He turned the back of his brim up stylishly.

 

15. Crane (n.) [kren]

A large bird of the order Gruiformes and the family Gruidae having long legs and a long neck which it extends when flying

Ex: A grey crane flew onto the tree .

 

16. Rivalry (n.) [ 'raivlri ]

The relationship between two or more rivals who regularly compete with each other. The term usually applies to two rivals

Ex:The Boston Bruins have a longstanding rivalry with the Montreal Canadiens.

 

17. Constantly (adv.) [kɑnstəntli]

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully

Ex:I find that I am constantly reminding you to feed your pets.

 

18. Encyclopedia (n.) [ɪn͵saɪkləˋpidɪə]

A comprehensive reference work with in-depth articles on a range of subjects, sometimes general, sometimes limited to a particular field

Ex:I only use the library for the encyclopedia, as we’ve got most other books here.

 

19. Rancor (n.) [ 'ræŋkə ]

Rancidity, stench, rankness

Ex:I could almost see the rancor in his eyes when he challenged me to a fight.

 

20. Possession (n.) [ pə'ze∫n ]

Control or occupancy of something for which one does not necessarily have private property rights

Ex:Back then, people with psychiatric disorders were sometimes thought to be victims of demonic possession.

 

21. Compel (v.) [ kəm'pel ]

To drive together, round up

Ex:Logic compels the wise, while fools feel compelled by emotions.

 

22. Adultery (n.) [ ə'dʌltəri ]

Sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse

Ex:She engaged in adultery because her spouse has a low libido, while hers is very high.

 

23. Anticipation (n.) [ ænˌtisi'pei∫n ]

The act of anticipating, taking up, placing, or considering something beforehand, or before the proper time in natural order

Ex:Often the anticipation of a shot is worse than the pain of the stick.

 

24. Flaunt (v.) [flɔnt]

To wave or flutter smartly in the wind

Ex:She's always flaunting her designer clothes.

 

25. Demon (n.) [ˋdimən]

An evil spirit

Ex:The demon of stupidity haunts me whenever I open my mouth