READING PASSAGE11

ABASE Don't abase your Russian girlfriend by making fun of her accent. My stepfather is an evil man who likes to abase little children because he had a miserable childhood himself. He has belittled himself by stealing from an old beggar.

ABHOR I abhor this type of insulting behavior of my teacher. Taking out the trash and washing dishes are chores many teenagers abhor.  I hate discrimination of any kind.

ACCRETION Sania was convinced that the accretion of ice on her car’s windshield was preventing her wipers from operating correctly.  There are two main theories concerning massive star formation accretion and merger. The only difficulty in this accumulation is to secure debtors that will not die.

ACQUIT Even though general public believed the defendant was guilty, they could say nothing when the jury acquitted the man of all charges. If the cricket players are not acquitted of domestic abuse charges, their role on the squad will be terminated for a year. They tried to bribe the judge to discharge them.

ACRIMONY The dispute between the two groups was settled without acrimony. Amid the acrimony, somebody actually published some controversial news. The level of bitterness isn't likely die down soon.

ACUITY Bikers need good visual acuity during night. When Archana had an ear infection, her auditory acuity was so low she could barely hear anything. According to many youngsters, taking drugs does not decrease your intellectual acuity. A shooter’s visual sharpness has to be exceptional because he must be able to clearly see his targets.

ACUMEN New CEO demonstrated considerable business acumen.  She lacked the judgment and political acumen for the post of managing director. The firm's success is largely due to Brannon's commercial shrewdness.

ADEPT Parshuram is an adept juggler who can easily manage four knives in the air without dropping one. The saleswoman was adept at charming customers into spending more than they had planned.  Our car driver is expert at driving at fast speeds.

ADROIT My friend Mr. Kanak became adroit at dealing with difficult questions. Junior Executive was adroit at flattering the manager.  I am a man bonny muscle with good shape in skillful movement.

ADVOCATE Any good dietician will advocate healthy eating for his clients. If you are trying to gain weight, I would like to advocate that you start eating protein food.  Ramya does not recommend the death penalty even though a man killed her father.

AESTHETIC Would you mind giving me your aesthetic opinion of my new bungalow? The new building has little aesthetic value. That armchair is comfortable but not very artful.

AFFECTED If the boy had known bunking class would negatively affect his grades, he would never have missed his lectures. Disha’s parents limit her television time before tenth board exams because they don't want it to affect her study habits in a negative manner. According to the store owners of the mall, online sales won’t greatly impact their business because they have a loyal customer base.

AFFLUENT Hukka smoking used to be commoner among affluent people. Two decades ago, the average cruise ship and airplane passenger was elderly, affluent, and retired. Not anymore. Members of the wealthy Nizam club must pay thousands of rupees in fees to be a part of the well-heeled association.

AGGRANDIZE The opposition leader uses every opportunity to aggrandize his family, making them into saints. All he desired was to aggrandize his property and business. The dictator sought to glorify himself by new conquests.

AGHAST She stood aghast at the black shadow in the kitchen. She stood aghast at the sight of so much blood. She followed the child into the dark room, but there she stood horrified.

ALACRITY Having studied really hard last night, the students of English took the exam with alacrity. Small children jump up and down with alacrity as they reach closer to the candy store. She accepted the money with eagerness.

ALARMING My bicycle chain is clanking in an alarming way as I pedaled along. Our countryside is disappearing at an alarming rate. Money comes and goes with startling frequency.

ALLAY A good trainer will work hard to allay the concerns of a new student.  Neighbors tried to allay his fears but failed. Ram hoped a doctor’s diagnosis would reduce his worry about the rash on his arm.

ALLEVIATE The Non-Governmental Organization works to alleviate world hunger and disease. The best way to alleviate stress is to do Yoga. To relieve hunger in tribal areas of Kalahandi, each employee of our company donated five cans of food.

ALLURE He can't resist the allure of the pretty air hostess. The politician generally shunned the traps there were laid to allure her into heated discussion. The woman’s temptation was her floral perfume that captivated the man’s senses.

ALOOF I find the new student very aloof and unfriendly. She had always kept herself aloof from the boys in school. In mythology, the Gods are generally unapproachable to mankind.

ALTERCATION During the altercation, Krishna had two legs broken. There was a brief altercation in the vegetable market and someone dialed 100. Throughout the entire argument, not one sensible word was uttered.

AMATEUR My classmates and I play in an amateur bowling league for fun.  Because she was an amateur athlete, she was not eligible for the Common Wealth Games. She is a layperson in dancing.

AMBIGUOUS It is highly impossible to assemble a bed frame with ambiguous instructions. Her speeches and songs are intentionally ambiguous. There are a number of specific issues left somewhat indeterminate in the police documents.

AMBIVALENCE Although Sita loved Rama, her ambivalence towards marriage made her turn down his proposal. When it comes to the 2019 elections, I am ambivalent about the candidates of opposition parties. Ruling party has reached a stalemate because many of the politicians are ambivalent about passing a bill to raise taxes. Their uncertainty gave us a chance to play for time and recoup.

AMELIORATE Ameliorate your speaking and writing by taking a few English lessons. I tried to ameliorate the relationship with my distant brother by sending many WhatsApp messages. Foreign aid is badly needed to ameliorate the effects of the flood in Bihar and Kerala. Nothing can be done to improve the situation.

ANACHRONISM In today’s computer world, a floppy disk is an anachronism. When I saw the ancient typewriter in the district court, I knew I was looking at an anachronism.  Modern dress is a mistiming in productions of Shakespeare's plays.

ANATHEMA While he presented himself as a god man, the saffron-clad guru committed several unethical acts that made him an anathema to members of his congregation. They launched a fresh anathema against the president. For older employees, the online and computer works are curse.

ANECDOTE As a writer, I am always pleased when a reader shares an anecdote from one of my short stories. This data is based on anecdote not fact. The question sparks an anecdote about the Kargil war. He has a talent for recollection and narrative.

ANIMOSITY Hopefully, the bilateral agreement will eliminate some of the animosity between the two countries.  We do not want animosity between software programmers and software testers. There is no personal hostility between the party leaders.

ANNIHILATE During the surgical strike, our soldiers annihilated the terrorists’ camps and secured our land. The wrestler hopes to annihilate her opponent during the first round of the match. Our soldiers annihilated a force of five hundred terrorist camps.

ANOMALOUS She is in an anomalous position as the only part-time worker in the company. For years this anomalous behaviour has baffled psychologists. The position of Mr. Modi is most inconsistent.

ANTAGONIST Protagonist hit upon a plan to defeat his antagonist. In his youth he was an antagonist of British rule. In the story, the enemy kidnaps the good guy’s wife and children.

ANTEDATED This event long antedates the arrival of Columbus in America. The economic troubles antedate the current American Government. The cold weather integrated their departure.

ANTICIPATE We anticipate great pleasure from our visit to Kerala. A good manager can anticipate what the employee will expect. We anticipate hearing from you again.

ANTITHESIS Slavery is the antithesis of freedom. Generosity is the antithesis of selfishness. The converse of death is life.

APATHY His apathy towards family just made his parents even more frustrated. Extreme poverty had reduced them to a state of apathy. Indifference is an extreme feeling that we no longer have control over our lives or the things that sweep us along.

APLOMB He delivered the presentation with his usual aplomb. She performs the duties of a President with great aplomb. His nonchalance and poise in times of trouble always encouraged his followers.

APOLOGIST In this case you become an apologist for your own community. Here the apologist has more to say. I am no supporter for the aggressive action by those Indian young people.

APPALING The teacher’s lie was appalling to those who followed his teachings. Because the shepherd lied to everyone, his actions were considered appalling in his village. They have been living under the most awful conditions for two months.

APPEASE When I reported the waiter’s poor service, the manager tried to appease me with the offer of a free pizza. If my wife does something wrong, she will try to appease me by buying my favorite flowers. Do you think you can pacify the crying girl with a packet of chocolates?

APPREHENSION I feel a certain apprehension about my test tomorrow. I woke before the alarm, filled with apprehension. She felt some uneasiness at the thought of seeing him again.

APPRISE The soldiers went back to apprise their commanding officer of the enemy’s location. Each week, the teachers apprise parents of their students’ progress by emailing grade reports. Now that I no longer live with my parents I do not have to inform them of my every move.

APPROPRIATE If I want to sunbathe, I should buy appropriate clothing. The search for appropriate luggage was tedious. A dirty face is not suitable for the wedding photograph.

ARCANE The Occultism is certainly an arcane discipline. She was the only person who understood all the arcane details of the agreement. The mysterious language of the bilateral treaty needs a little clarification.

ARCHAIC My grandmother has an archaic mindset and does not believe women should work outside the home.  The system is archaic and unfair and needs changing. The English used in Shakespeare's plays is an obsolete form of the language.

ARDUOUS Playing a musical instrument may seem arduous at first, but it gets easier with practice. Driving a truck is much more arduous than driving my own car. Mastering a foreign language is a difficult task.

ARTICULATE It is the University's duty to articulate its practices to parents. Many people are unable to articulate the unhappiness they feel. Sushant was so drunk that he could barely express his words.

ASPIRE You aspire to do great things? Begin with little ones. If you aspire to be a software engineer, you’re going to have to be very committed to spending most of your time coding. We can aim to a higher consciousness.

ASSERTIVE Her daughter is an energetic, assertive girl, always ready to argue. Ramya has a very assertive personality. John is a confident boy, always insisting on his own rights and opinions.

ASSUAGE Warm hot and sour soup does very little to assuage my sore throat. While smoking may assuage stress, it will upset your overall health.  Your messages of cheer should relieve her suffering.

ASTONISHING The new flyover has been built with astonishing speed. The astonishing similarity between my elder brother and my first-born son. Jaguars can move with an amazing velocity.

ASTOUNDING There was an astounding 25% increase in sales. The endless patience and hospitality of the guests was astounding. Forced to earn a livelihood by writing, he developed a breathtaking literary activity.

ASTUTE He was astute in international business matters. She was astute enough to realize that what Ravi wanted was her money. Trained in the political school of his father, he developed into a shrewd politician.

AUSTERE Even though she appeared austere, my professor is a very kind old woman. Without any decorations, the house looked austere. Her father is a very strict man.

AVARICE Avarice is the curse to happiness. The main motivation in the making of a criminal is avarice. Her only motivation for suing the wealthy businessman is pure greed.

AVENGE He swore he would avenge his girlfriend's death. The prime minister vowed to take revenge for the lives of those who died during the terrorist attacks.

AVERSION She has an aversion to getting up early. I have an aversion to housework. Cats have a natural disinclination to water.