English Vocabulary Part - 17

WordMeaningExample
EveThe day before an eventOn the eve of the exam, he revised well.
LeapTo jump suddenlyThe cat made a leap.
HinderTo create obstacles or delayBad weather hindered progress.
CounselAdvice or guidanceHe gave wise counsel.
ConspiracyA secret plan to do something harmfulThey planned a conspiracy.
ConfessedAdmitted somethingHe confessed his mistake.
PerceptAn idea or understandingThis concept is a basic percept.
GratitudeFeeling of thankfulnessShe expressed gratitude.
ApproachMethod or way of dealingThis approach works well.
IntrusionUnwanted entryPrivacy intrusion is wrong.
IntrovertA person who is reservedHe is an introvert.
AtticSpace below the roofOld items are in the attic.
AttestTo confirm somethingHe attested the document.
LuciferMorning star (Venus)Venus is called Lucifer.
AppraisalEvaluation or assessmentThe appraisal was positive.
AffidavitWritten statement under oathHe submitted an affidavit.
AgilityAbility to move quicklyThe player showed agility.
AllyA supporter or partnerThey became allies.
DeceptionAct of deceivingThe story involved deception.
PleasantGiving a sense of happinessIt was a pleasant evening.
HitchA problem or difficultyThere was a hitch in the plan.
BlushTo become red in the faceShe began to blush.
QuaintAttractively unusual or old-fashionedIt is a quaint village.
VapidLacking interest or livelinessThe speech was vapid.
PhantomA ghost or illusionHe saw a phantom.
ShunTo avoid deliberatelyHe shunned bad habits.
StealthyQuiet and secretiveThe thief made a stealthy move.
LoatheTo strongly dislikeI loathe dishonesty.
AcquaintTo make familiar with somethingPlease acquaint yourself with rules.
AbrasiveHarsh or roughHis tone was abrasive.
ProfaneDisrespectful to sacred thingsHis words were profane.
AsylumShelter or protectionThe refugee sought asylum.
JinxSomething bringing bad luckHe thinks it’s a jinx.
PeculiarStrange or unusualThat behavior is peculiar.
CompelledForced to actHe was compelled to speak.
SojournTemporary stayThey had a short sojourn.
JoinedBecame part ofShe joined the team.
ExpoundTo explain in detailHe expounded the theory.
ErraticIrregular or unpredictableHis actions were erratic.
TranquilityPeace and calmnessThe place has tranquility.
FolksPeople in generalFolks enjoyed the event.
PetrifiedExtremely frightenedHe was petrified with fear.


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