English Vocabe Essay

Their meanings and correct usage in sentence Abolish verb abolish something to officially end a law, a system or an institution This valuate should be abolished. 1 sudden and unexpected, often in an unpleasant organization agency an fragmented change/halt/departure The accident brought his cargoner to an abrupt end. 2 speaking or acting in a air that seems unfriendly and rude not taking time to say to a greater extent than is necessary abrupt manner She was very abrupt with me in our meeting.The converse ended abruptly. Absolute adjective 1 total and complete a class for overbearing beginners absolute confidence/trust/silence/ loyalty Youre wrong, she said with absolute certainty. Around them the darkness was absolute, the silence oppressive. 2 only before noun utilise, finickyly in spoken English, to pause emphasis to what you are saying Theres absolute rubbish on tv set tonight. He must earn an absolute fortune. 110 MB is the absolute minimum you need to run the progr am. What an absolute idiot Ive been 3 definite and without any doubt or confusion There was no absolute proof.He taught us that the laws of physics were absolute. The divorce became absolute brook week. 4 not limited or restricted absolute berth/authority an absolute dominion/monarchy (= one with no limit to their power) 5 existing or measured independently and not in apprisal to something else Although prices are falling in absolute terms, energy is still expensive. cup of tea cannot be measured by any absolute standard.It was absolutely gushing with rain. 2 absolutely no, absolutely secret code used to underline something negative She did absolutely no work. Theres absolutely nothing to a greater extent the doctors can do. 3 used with adjectives or verbs that express substantive feelings or extreme qualities to mean extremely I was absolutely tearing with him. She absolutely applauds you. Hes an absolutely brilliant cook. 4 used to emphasize that you agree with soul, or to give person permission to do something They could admit told us, couldnt they? Absolutely Can we leave a bantam early? Absolutely 5 absolutely not used to emphasize that you strongly disagree with somebody, or to refuse permission Was it any unspoilt? No, absolutely not. Absolution NOUN (especially in the Christian Church) a formal parameter that a soul is for apt(p) for what he or she has done wrong one-man rule noun 1 a political system in which a ruler or government has total power at all quantify 2 belief in a political, religious or moral principle which is thought to be true in all bunch Abstain verb 1 end (from something) to choose not to use a vote, either in favour of or against something Ten people voted in favour, five against and two abstained. abstain (from something) to decide not to do or have something, especially something you like or enjoy, because it is bad for your health or considered morally wrong to abstain from alcohol/sex/drugs 3 abstain (from something) (Indian English) to stay a focal point from something.What she did was an plague of her position as manager. 2 unfair, ferocious or violent treatment of somebody squirt abuse inner abuse reported abuses by the secret police She suffered years of natural abuse. 3 uncountable rude and offensive remarks, usually do when somebody is very angry Synonym synonym insults to scream/hurl/shout abuse a stream/torrent of abuse The man burst into a torrent of foul-mouthed racist abuse. Acquaint verb acquaint somebody/yourself with something (formal) to define somebody/yourself familiar with or aware of something Please acquaint me with the facts of the case.You allow for firstborn need to acquaint yourself with the filing system. Acquiesce verb acquiesce (in/to something) (formal) to feature something without arguing, withal if you do not really agree with it Senior government figures must have acquiesced in the cover-up. She explained her plan and reluctantly he acq uiesced. assent noun the fact of being willing to do what somebody wants and to accept their opinions, even if you are not sure that they are right There was usual acquiescence in the UN sanctions. Acquire verb 1 acquire omething to gain something by your own efforts, ability or behaviour She has acquired a good intimacy of English.How long will it take to acquire the necessary skills? He has acquired a reputation for dishonesty. I have recently acquired a taste for olives. 2 acquire something to obtain something by buying or being given it The company has just acquired raw(a) premises. How did the gallery come to acquire so some Picassos? Ive suddenly acquired a stepbrother. IDIOM an acquired taste a thing that you do not like much at first but gradually learn to like Abstract art is an acquired taste. learnedness noun 1 uncountable the act of getting something, especially knowledge, a skill, etceteratheories of youngster words acquisition 2 countable something that somebody buys to add to what they already own, usually something blue-chip His latest acquisition is a racehorse. The money will be dog-tired on acquisitions for the university library. 3 countable, uncountable (business) a company, piece of land, etc. bought by somebody, especially another company the act of buying it They have made acquisitions in several EU countries. he acquisition of shares by employees.The group has announce its first overseas acquisition a successful software company. dispatch VERB 1 liberate somebody (of something) to decide and state officially in court that somebody is not guilty of a crime The panel discharge him of murder. Both defendants were acquitted. She was acquitted on all charges. He was acquitted on the grounds of insufficient evidence. Oppositeconvict 2 acquit yourself well, badly, etc. to perform or behave well, badly, etc He acquitted himself brightly in the exams.Adapt verb 1 to change something in give to bump off it suitable for a new use o r situation nonym SYNONYM modify, alter something These styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes. adapt something for something Most of these tools have been specially adapted for use by handicapped people. 2 to change your behaviour in order to deal more(prenominal) successfully with a new situation m SYNONYM set up Its amazing how soon you adapt. The organisms were forced to adapt in order to survive. adapt to something We have had to adapt quickly to the new system.A abundant organization can be slow to adapt to change. adapt yourself to something It took him a while to adapt himself to his new surroundings. 3 adapt something (for something) (from something) to change a book or play so that it can be made into a play, film/movie, television programme, etc Three of her novels have been adapted for television. up to(predicate) adjective enough in quantity, or good enough in quality, for a grouchy purpose or need an sufficient release of hot water The room was small b ut adequate. There is a lack of adequate provision for disabled students.He didnt give an adequate answer to the question. adequate for something The space available is not adequate for our require. adequate to do something training that is adequate to meet the future needs of industry pivotal inadequate adequacy noun uncountableThe adequacy of the security arrangements has been questioned. OPPOSITE inadequacy adequately adverb Are you adequately insured?Clean the control surface first, or the paint will not adhere. There was oil adhering to the boos feathers. Praisal Verb Use adhere to something to behave according to a particular law, rule, set of instructions, etc to follow a particular set of beliefs or a fixed way of doing something For ten months he adhered to a strict no-fat low-salt diet. She adheres to principle methods she learned over 30 years ago. Staff should adhere purely to the safety guidelines. The diet will work if it is adhered to.Adolescence noun the time in a persons life when he or she develops from a child into an adult SYNONYM puberty Adolescence brings about major changes in a young persons body. Adolescent noun a young person who is developing from a child into an adult adolescents between the ages of 13 and 18 Adopt verb CHILD 1 to take somebody elses child into your family and become its legal parent(s) a campaign to encourage childless couples to lift out simulate somebody to adopt a child She was forced to have her baby adopted. ethod 2 adopt something to start to use a particular method or to show a particular attitude towards somebody/somethingAll three teams adopted different approaches to the problem. suggestion 3 adopt something to formally accept a suggestion or policy by voting to adopt a resolution The council is expected to adopt the new policy at its next meeting. new take a leak/country 4 adopt something to choose a new name, a country, a custom, etc. and begin to use it as your own to adopt a name/title/languag e Early Christians in Europe adopted many of the practices of the older, pagan religions. ay of behaving 5 adopt something (formal) to use a particular manner, way of speaking, expression, etc He adopted an air of indifference. candidate 6 adopt somebody (as something) (British English, politics) to choose somebody as a candidate in an alternative or as a representative She was adopted as parliamentary candidate for Wood Green. Adore verb (not used in the progressive tenses) 1 adore somebody to love somebody very much Its obvious that she adores him. 2 (informal) to like something very much adore something I simply adore his musicDont you just adore that dress adore doing something She adores working with children. Adorn VERB to make something/somebody reflexion more attractive by decorating it or them with something adorn something/somebody funds rings beautify his fingers. Graffiti adorned the walls. adorn something/somebody/yourself with something The walls were adorned with p aintings. The children adorned themselves with flowers. adornment . noun A plain necklace was her only adornment. Advocate (v) VERB to support something publically uphold something The group does not advocate the use of violence. dvocate (somebody) doing something Many experts advocate rewarding your child for good behaviour. advocate that The report advocated that all buildings be fitted with smoke detectors.The report advocated that all buildings should be fitted with smoke detectors. Aesthete (Esthete) NOUN a person who has a love and understanding of art and beautiful things aesthetic (Esthetic) concerned with beauty and art and the understanding of beautiful things an aesthetic grip of the landscape The benefits of conservation are both financial and aesthetic. made in an artistic way and beautiful to look at Their furniture was more aesthetic than functional. aesthetically (North American English also es-)adverb aesthetically sweet colour combinations.