Words and their Meaning in English Part - 21

WordMeaning in English
AgnosticPerson who doubts the existence of God
AlbeitEven though
AmateurA person who does something for interest, not profession
AnarchistOne who believes government is unnecessary
AnathematiseTo curse someone
AsceticOne who practices self-denial for spiritual reasons
BeseechTo ask seriously or emotionally
BesiegeTo surround with armed forces
BlasphemyDisrespect toward God or sacred things
CeaseTo stop
CondemnationStrong disapproval or criticism
ConformityAgreement with something
ConfrontTo oppose directly
CounterpartsThings having the same purpose
CynicismBelief that people act from self-interest
DemolishTo destroy
DictatorRuler with total power
DilettanteOne who does something for pleasure, not professionally
DispensableNot necessary
DissuadeTo persuade someone not to do something
DiminutionReduction in size or importance
DuplicityDeceitfulness; double-dealing
Elbow-roomSpace to move freely
EpigramA short witty saying
ExtrapolateTo estimate based on known facts
ExtravasateTo flow out (blood etc.)
ExtricateTo free someone from difficulty
ExuberateTo have in large amount
FlakStrong criticism
FlatterTo praise insincerely
HooliganA violent troublemaker
InstigateTo provoke or start something
IntrudeTo enter where not welcome
IntemperateLacking self-control
LinguistOne who knows many languages
MascotA symbol bringing luck
MasqueA dramatic performance
NaiveInnocent or simple
ObscenityOffensive language
ObscureDifficult to understand
ParchedExtremely dry
PersuadeTo make someone believe or act
PlatitudeA dull or overused statement
PolyglotOne who knows many languages
PrejudiceUnreasonable dislike
PrivilegeSpecial right or advantage


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