English Vocabulary Part - 15

WordMeaningExample
MotiveReason for doing somethingHis motive was selfish.
DiplomacySkill in handling sensitive situationsDiplomacy helps maintain peace.
DisposeTo get rid of somethingDispose garbage properly.
DisputeArgument or disagreementThey had a dispute over land.
DizzyFeeling unsteady or lightheadedI felt dizzy after standing up.
DoctrineA set of beliefs or principlesThe policy follows a strict doctrine.
DodgeTo avoid something cleverlyHe dodged the question.
DoodleTo draw casually without purposeShe doodled in her notebook.
DumpTo sell cheaply or discardGoods were dumped in the market.
EagerVery interested or excitedHe is eager to learn.
ElucidateTo explain clearlyThe teacher elucidated the concept.
EmbraceTo accept willinglyShe embraced new ideas.
ErraticUnpredictable or irregularHis behavior was erratic.
EternalLasting foreverTrue love is eternal.
EveThe day before an eventOn the eve of the exam, he revised well.
InevitableCertain to happenSuccess requires inevitable effort.
FaintWeak or losing consciousnessShe felt faint due to heat.
ShunTo avoid deliberatelyHe shunned bad company.
StealthyQuiet and secretiveThe cat made a stealthy move.
LoatheTo strongly dislikeI loathe dishonesty.
AcquaintTo make someone awarePlease acquaint yourself with the rules.
AbrasiveHarsh or rough in mannerHis tone was abrasive.
ProfaneShowing disrespect to sacred thingsHis language was profane.
AsylumProtection or shelterThe refugee sought asylum.
JinxSomething that brings bad luckHe believes it is a jinx.
PeculiarStrange or unusualThat is a peculiar habit.
CompelledForced to do somethingHe was compelled to apologize.
SojournA temporary stayThey made a short sojourn in Delhi.
JoinedBecame part of somethingShe joined the company.
ExpoundTo explain in detailHe expounded the theory.
ExoticUnusual and interestingThey saw exotic animals.
TranquilityPeace and calmnessThe place is full of tranquility.
FolksPeople in generalFolks enjoyed the festival.
PetrifiedExtremely frightened or turned to stoneHe was petrified with fear.


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