1.embryology (n.) [͵ɛmbrɪˋɑlədʒɪ]

the study of the formayion and development of embryos.

Ex : The science of embryology has determined the exact times when various parts of an embryo develop.

 

2.etymology (n.) [͵ɛtəˋmɑlədʒɪ]

the study of the origin(true meaning) and development of words.

Ex : From his study of etymology, he learned many interesting word histories.

 

3.epilogue (n.) [ˋɛpə͵lɔg]

a speech directed to the audience at the conclusion of a play.

Ex : Shakespeare's plays often end with an epilogue spoken by one of the characters.

 

4.monologue (n.) [ˋmɑn!͵ɔg]

a speech by one person ; a soliloquy.

Ex : The monologue beginning " Is this a dagger which I see before me? " helps reveal Macbeth's character.

 

5.prologue (n.) [ˋpro͵lɔg]

a speech before a play ; any introductory event.

Ex : The fancy appetizers were the prologue to an excellent dinner.

 

6.epigram (n.) [ˋɛpə͵græm]

any short, witty saying.

Ex : She liked to quote the epigram " Sucess is getting what you want ; happiness is wanting what you get. "

 

7.ditch (n.) [dɪtʃ]

A long narrow trench or furrow dug in the ground, as for irrigation, drainage, or a boundary line.

Ex: They are digging irrigation ditches .

 

8.euphemism (n.) [ˋjufəmɪzəm]

the substitution of a mild(good) word in place of a distasteful or unpleasant one.

Ex : She spoke in euphemisms, talking of " passing on " rather than dying.

 

9.disconcert (v.) [͵dɪskənˋsɝt]

to upset ; to frustrate.

Ex : The speaker was disconcerted by the noise in the balcony.

 

10.ambiguous (adj.) [æmˋbɪgjʊəs]

uncertain ; having two possible meanings.

Ex : From her ambiguous answer, I couldn't tell whether she was complimenting or insulting me.

 

11.plague (v.) [pleg]

to cause pain or trouble to somebody/something over a period of time.

EX : Financial problems continued to plague the company.

 

12.brim (n.) [brɪm]

the top edge of a cup, bowl, glass, etc.

EX : She filled each glass to the brim.

 

13.rite (n.) [raɪt]

a ceremony performed by a particular group of people, often for religious purposes.

EX : These traditional rites are performed only by the women of the village.

 

14.prototype (n.) ['protəˈtaɪp]

the first design of something from which other forms are copied or developed.

EX : a working prototype of the new car.

 

15.supremacy (n.) [su'prɛməsɪ]

a position in which you have more power, authority or status than anyone else.

EX : Japan's unchallenged supremacy in the field of electronics.

 

16.coil (v.) [kɔɪl]

To wind something long and thin into a shape like a series of rings.

EX : I coil him round and round.

 

17.godsend (n.) [ˈɡɑdˌsend]

Something that you are very grateful for because it helps you in a difficult situation.

EX : Her gift of money was a godsend.

 

18.piercing (adj.) [ˈpɪrsɪŋ]

very loud, high, and unpleasant.

EX : All of a sudden a piercing scream broke the silence.

 

19.coerce (v.) [koʊˈɜrs]

To make someone do something by using force or threats.

EX : Athens taxed and coerced the subject cities.

 

20.fleecy (adj.) [ˈflisi]

Something fleecy looks or feels soft and light, especially because it is made of fleece.

EX : Cut off the herds of cattle and fleecy silver sheep.

 

21.internecine (n.) [ˈɪntɚ'nisaɪn]

happening between members of the same group, country or organization.

EX : internecine warfare.

 

22.consolidate (v.) [kən'sɑləˈdet]

to make a position of power or success stronger so that it is more likely to continue.

EX : The team consolidated their lead with a third goal.

 

23.sardonic (a.) [sɑr'dɑnɪk]

showing that you think that you are better than other people and do not take them seriously.

EX : He looked at her with sardonic amusement.

 

24.homogeneous (a.) [ˈhomə'dʒinɪəs]

consisting of things or people that are all the same or all of the same type.

EX : a homogeneous society

 

25.fray (n.) [freɪ]

a fight or argument.;an exciting activity or situation in which someone competes with other people.

EX : And dragging one dead by his heels from the fray.