1.orthodoxy (n.)[ˈɔrθəˌdɑksi]

an idea or practice that is accepted by most people as being correct or usual.

Ex:A dissenter from political orthodoxy.

 

2.taunt (n.) [tɔnt]

A cruel remark that is intended to make someone angry or upset.

Ex:I ignored the taunts of the opposition.

 

3.crucible( v.) [ˋkrusəb!]

place or situation in which people or ideas are tested severely,

Ex:The alliance has been forged in the crucible of war.

 

4.metaphor (n.) [ˈmetəˌfɔr]

a word that means one thing and is used for referring to another thing in order to emphasize their similar qualities.

Ex:The analogical use of a metaphor.

 

5.bombastic (adj.)[bɑmˈbæstɪk]

Using words that are intended to impress people but do not sound sincere or do not express things very clearly.

Ex:The candidate spoke in a bombastic way of all that he would do if elected.

 

6.dragnet (n.)[ˈdræɡˌnet]

a very thorough search by the police.

Ex:To search or sweep the bottom of(a body of water), as with a grappling hook or dragnet.

 

7.coil (v.)[kɔɪl]

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

Ex:I coil him round and round.

 

8.intricacy (n.)[ˋɪntrəkəsɪ]

the state of containing a large number of parts or details

Ex:He was lost in the intricacies of a new electric motor.

 

9.exult (v.)[ɪɡˈzʌlt]

To feel or show great pleasure and excitement, especially about something that you have achieved.

Ex:Aegisthus exults to see Agamemnon’s body.

 

10.defiance (n.)[dɪˋfaɪəns]

open refusal to obey somebody/something

Ex:Running away was an act of defiance against his parents.

 

11.prop (v.)[prɑp]

To hold something in position by putting something under or against it, or by leaning it against something else.

Ex:He propped his bicycle up against the fence.

 

12.bonfire (n.)[ˈbɑnˌfaɪr]

A large fire built outside for burning waste. People also have bonfires at parties or celebrations.

Ex:The bonfire nearest to Argos.

 

13.grope (v.)[ɡroʊp]

to touch someone sexually in a rough way, especially someone who does not want to be touched.

Ex:I grope for the light switch in the dark room.

 

14.sentry (n.)[ˈsentri]

A soldier who stands at the entrance to a place and guards it.

Ex:No one was excluded from sentry duty.

 

15.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.

 

16.distraught (adj.)[dɪˋstrɔt]

so upset and worried that you cannot think clearly:

Ex:Relatives are tonight comforting the distraught parents.

 

17.manever (v.)[məˋnuvɚ]

a movement performed with care and skill

Ex:A careful driver will often stop talking before carrying out a complex

 

18.vulture (n.)[ˈvʌltʃər]

a large bird that eats the bodies of dead animals.

Ex:Like vulture robbed of their young.

 

19.assimilate (v.) [əˋsɪm!͵et]

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.

 

20.scud (v.)[skʌd]

if clouds scud across the sky, they move quickly

Ex:The boat scudded before the strong west wind

 

21.frenzied (adj.)[ˈfrenzid]

Done in an extremely uncontrolled way, often by someone who is crazy.

Ex:In a frenzy of hate he killed his enemy.

 

22.piercing (adj.)[ˈpɪrsɪŋ]

very loud, high, and unpleasant.

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

 

23.stabbing (adj.)[ˈstæbɪŋ]

A stabbing pain is a sudden, very strong pain.

Ex:The police are worried about the increase in the number of stabbings in the city.

 

24.ghastly (adj.)[ˈɡæs(t)li]

shocking in a way that frightens or upsets you;very bad or unpleasant.

Ex:The sick woman's face was ghastly.

 

25.seduce (v.)[sɪˈdus]

to persuade someone to have sex with you.

Ex:He seduce a girl by fair speech.