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1.Compunction(n.):a feeling that you should not do something because it is bad or wrong

EX:He had no compunction about interfering in her private affairs.

2.Maverick(n.):an unusual person who has different ideas and ways of behaving from other people, and is often very successful

EX:He's always been a bit of a maverick.

3.Serpent(n.):this word is commonly used in a specifically mythic or religious context, signifying a snake that is to be regarded not as a mundane natural phenomenon nor as an object of scientific zoology, but as the bearer of some potent symbolic value. Snakes have been associated with some of the oldest rituals known to humankind

EX:A serpent that has betrayed your brother.

4.Pus(n.):pus is a viscous exudate, typically whitish-yellow, yellow, or yellow-brown, formed at the site of inflammation during infection. An accumulation of pus in an enclosed tissue space is known as an abscess, whereas a visible collection of pus within or beneath the epidermis is known as a pustule or pimple

EX:A wound oozing pus.

5.Inflammation(n.):inflammation is part of the complex biological response of vascular tissues to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens, damaged cells, or irritants

EX:Many babies develop a mild inflammation in the eyes a few days after birth.

6.Diminutive(a.):in language structure, a diminutive, or diminutive form (abbreviated dim), is a formation of a word used to convey a slight degree of the root meaning, smallness of the object or quality named, encapsulation, intimacy, or endearment

EX:The diminutive suffix -ling in "duckling" denotes affection.

7.Martinet(n.):the martinet is a punitive device traditionally used in France and other parts of Europe. The word also has other usages. It is also a term for a type of hammer in French, a diminutive of marteau

EX:The woman in charge was a martinet who treated us like children.

8.Ethereal(a.):very delicate and light, in a way that does not seem real

EX:His music is ethereal.

9.Mercurial(a.):having feelings that change suddenly and without warning

EX:An actor noted for his mercurial temperament.

10.Plausible(a.):reasonable and likely to be true or successful

EX:His story certainly sounds plausible.

11.Spurious(a.):a spurious statement, argument etc is not based on facts or good thinking and is likely to be incorrect

EX:He demolished the Opposition's spurious arguments.

12.Quixotic(a.):quixotic ideas or plans are not practical and are based on unreasonable hopes of improving the world

EX:This is a vast, exciting, and perhaps quixotic project.

13.Sagacious(a.):the wise old man is an archetype as described by Carl Jung, as well as a classic literary figure, and may be seen as a stock character. The wise old man can be a profound philosopher distinguished for wisdom and sound judgment

EX:He is the most sagacious member of the committee.

14.Succor(n.):help and sympathy that is given to someone

EX:They were busy providing succor to the injured.

15.Querulous(a.):someone who is querulous complains about things in an annoying way

EX:But why can't I go?' he said in a querulous voice.

16.Bowdlerize(v.):to remove all the parts of a book, play etc that you think might offend someone - used to show disapproval

EX:A bowdlerized version of 'Antony and Cleopatra.

17.Exacerbate(v.):to make a bad situation worse

EX:The recession has exacerbated this problem.

18.Acrimonious(a.):an acrimonious meeting or discussion is one in which people argue a lot and get very angry

EX:The meeting ended in an acrimonious dispute.

19.Credulous(a.):always believing what you are told, and therefore easily deceived

EX:Quinn charmed credulous investors out of millions of dollars.

20.Judicious(a.):done in a sensible and careful way

EX:It would be judicious to remain silent.

21.Intractable(a.):an intractable problem is very difficult to deal with or solve

EX:The seemingly intractable problem of human greed.

22.Obdurate(a.):very determined not to change your beliefs, actions, or feelings, in a way that seems unreasonable

EX:They argued, but he remained obdurate.

23.Remuneration(n.):remuneration is the total compensation that an employee receives in exchange for the service they perform for their employer. Typically, this consists of monetary rewards, also referred to as wage or salary

EX:He received a generous remuneration for his services.

24.Tacit(n.):tacit agreement, approval, support etc is given without anything actually being said

EX:A tacit agreement between the three big companies.

25.Gullible(a.):too ready to believe what other people tell you, so that you are easily tricked

EX:Plastic replicas of the Greek pottery are sold to gullible tourists.

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