1.Prophecy (n.) [ 'prɒfəsi ]

A prediction, especially one made by a prophet or under divine inspiration

Ex:French writer Nostradamus made a prophecy in his book.

 

2. Resurrection (n.) [͵rɛzəˋrɛkʃən]

The act of arising from the dead and becoming alive again

Ex: The plan has now been dropped , with little hope of resurrection .

 

3. Concubine (n.) [ˋkɑŋkjʊ͵baɪn]

A woman who lives with a man, but who is not a wife

 

4. Dispute (v.) [dɪˋspjut]

An argument or disagreement, a failure to agree

Ex: The two countries disputed for years over a small strip of land on their border .

 

5. Coerce (v.) [koˋɝs]

To restrain by force, especially by law or authority; to repress; to curb

 

6. Emerald (n.)(adj.) [ˋɛmərəld]

Any of various green gemstones, especially a green transparent form of beryl, highly valued as a precious stone

Ex: She is wearing a ring set with emerald .

 

7. Abduct (v.) Abduct

To take away by force; to carry away (a human being) wrongfully and usually with violence or deception; to kidnap

 

8. Anthropologist (n.) [͵ænθrəˋpɑlədʒɪst]

One who is versed in anthropology

 

9. Combat (n.) [ˋkɑmbæt]

A battle, a fight (often one in which weapons are used); a struggle for victory

Ex: The combat between good and evil will continue forever .

 

10. Ostensible (adj.) [ɑsˋtɛnsəb!]

meant for open display; apparent

 

11. Melancholy (n.) [ˋmɛlən͵kɑlɪ]

Black bile, formerly thought to be one of the four "cardinal humours" of animal bodies

Ex: Rainy days give me a feeling of melancholy .

 

12. Cohesion (n.) [koˋhiʒən]

State of cohering, or of working together

 

13. Citadel (n.) [ˋsɪtəd!]

A strong fortress that sits high above a city

 

14. Decipherment (n.) [dɪˋsaɪfɚmənt]

The analysis of documents written in ancient languages, where the language is unknown, or knowledge of the language has been lost

 

15. Subsequent (adj.) [ˋsʌbsɪ͵kwɛnt]

Following in time; coming or being after something else at any time, indefinitely

Ex: The problem will be discussed at length in subsequent chapters .

 

16. Mollify (v.) [ 'mɒləˌfai ]

To ease a burden; make less painful; to comfort

Ex:I tried to mollify my roommate’s disappointment in losing his match by inviting him to grab a bite to eat to eat with me.

 

17. Obstreperous (adj.) [ ɒb'strepərəs ]

Attended by, or making, a loud and tumultuous noise; boisterous

Ex:My son had been obstreperous all day, so I sent him to bed immediately after supper.

 

18. Hedonist (n.) [hid(ə)nɪst]    

someone devoted to hedonism

Ex:The movie star has the reputation of being a hedonist. She is often picture in newspaper in nightclub and gambling casinos with other celebrities.

 

19. Quandary (n.) [ 'kwɒndəri]

A state of not knowing what to decide; a state of difficulty or perplexity; a state of uncertainty, hesitation or puzzlement; a pickle; a predicament

Ex:Betty is a quandary because she didn’t know which friends to believe.

 

20. Meandering (n.) (v.)(adj.) [mɪˋændərɪŋ]

Present participle of meander;winding or rambling;An instance or period or roaming

Ex:Yesterday, I ran into one of my old high school flames while I was meandering around the hall.

 

21. Intricate (adj.)

Having a great deal of fine detail or complexity

Ex:The architecture of this clock is very intricate.

 

22. Abortive (adj.) [əˋbɔrtɪv]

Produced by abortion; born prematurely

 

23. Descend (v.) [ di'send ]

To pass from a higher to a lower place; to move downwards; to come or go down in any way, as by falling, flowing, walking, etc.; to plunge; to fall; to incline downward

Ex:We will here descend to matters of later date.

 

24. Desolate (adj.) [ˋdɛs!ɪt]

Deserted and devoid of inhabitants

Ex:He was left desolate by the early death of his wife.

 

25.Elation (n.) [ɪˋleʃən]

An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression

Ex: This little incident filled me with elation .