1.tactition /tækˈtɪʃ.ən/ (n.)

Definition: someone who is skilled in using tactics

Ex. John’s skill in negotiating earned him a reputation as a shrewd tactician.

 

2.egalitarian /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈter.i.ən/ (a.)

Definition: believing that all people are equally important and should have the same rights and opportunities in life

Ex. People have long dreamt of an egalitarian society.

 

3.  despot /ˈdes.pat/ (n.)

   Definition: a person, especially a ruler, who has unlimited power over other people, and often uses it unfairly and cruelly

   Ex. The despot claimed to be the chosen instrument of divine providence.

4.  patrician /pəˈtrɪʃ.ən/ (a.)

   Definition: of or like a person of high social rank

   Ex. Its patrician dignity was a picturesque sham.

 

5.  degenerate /dɪˈdʒen.ə.reɪt/ (v.)

   Definition: to become worse in quality

   Ex. Inactivity can make your joints stiff, and the bones may begin to degenerate.

 

6.  repeal /rɪˈpil/ (v.)

   Definition: If a government repeals a law, it causes that law no longer to have any legal force.

   Ex. Mike plans to repeal a number of current policies.

 

7.  abridge /əˈbrɪdʒ/ (v.)

   Definition: to make a book, play, or piece of writing shorter by removing details and information that is not important

   Ex. The new law might abridge our freedom of expression.

 

8.  insurrection /ˌɪn. sɚ rˈek.ʃən/ (n.)

   Definition: an organized attempt by a group of people to defeat their government and take control of their country, usually by violence

   Ex. In all countries any person who incites others to insurrection is guilty of treason.

 

9.  reprisal /rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/ (n.)

   Definition: (an example of) activity against another person, especially as a punishment by military forces or a political group

   Ex. There is no political alternative but a big reprisal.

 

10. elapse /ɪˈlæps/ (v.)

   Definition: If time elapses, it goes past

   Ex. The return of the echo will elapse longer time.

 

11. impetus /ˈɪm.pə.təs/ (n.)

   Definition: something that encourages a particular activity or makes that activity more energetic or effective

   Ex. This is the primary impetus behind the economic recovery.

 

12.dynamic /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/ (a.)

   Definition: having a lot of ideas and enthusiasm

   Ex. Harry knew I was energetic and dynamic and would get things done.

 

13.momentous /məˈmen.təs/ (a.)

   Definition: very important because of effects on future events

   Ex. The momentous news was that war had begun.

14.nuance /ˈnu.ɑns/ (n.)

   Definition: a very slight difference in appearance, meaning, sound, etc.

   Ex. Kevin watched her face intently to catch every nuance of expression.

 

15.flux /flʌks/ (n.)

   Definition: continuous change

   Ex. The market is in a constant state of flux.

 

16.unruly /ʌnˈru.li/ (a.)

   Definition: people are difficult to control and often do not obey rules

   Ex. A number of unruly youths ganged up and terrorized the district.

 

17.ramble /ˈræm.bl̩/ (v.)

   Definition: to walk for pleasure, especially in the countryside

   Ex. This is the best season for a ramble in the suburbs.

 

18.voracious /vəˈreɪ.ʃəs/ (a.)

   Definition: very eager for something, especially a lot of food

   Ex. Kelly is a voracious reader of all kinds of love stories.

 

19.headmaster /ˈhedˌmæs.t̬ɚ/ (n.)

   Definition: a male head teacher

   Ex. Under the wise rule of the headmaster, the school flourished.

 

20.fervent /ˈf ɝ.vənt/ (a.)

   Definition: describes beliefs that are strongly and sincerely felt or people who have strong and sincere beliefs

   Ex. It was a debate which aroused fervent ethical arguments.

 

21.confidante /ˈkan.fɪ.dænt/ (n.)

   Definition: a person you trust and share your feelings and secrets with

   Ex. Jason is her closest friend and confidante.

 

22.unreserved /ˌʌn.rɪˈz ɝ vd/ (a.)

   Definition: without any doubts or feeling uncertain

   Ex. Jack offered us his unreserved apologies.

 

23.proliferate /prəˈlɪf.ər.eɪt/ (v.)

   Definition: to increase a lot and suddenly in number

   Ex. There is a natural tendency for services to proliferate.

 

24.paranoia /ˌper.əˈnɔɪ.ə/ (n.)

   Definition: an extreme and unreasonable feeling that other people do not like you or are going to harm or criticize you

   Ex. Maria’s passion for cleanliness borders on paranoia.

25.vulgarity /vʌlˈɡær.ɪə .ti/ (n.)

   Definition: not suitable, simple, dignified or beautiful; common or not in the style preferred by the upper classes of society

   Ex. Kim was offended by the vulgarity of their jokes.