One Word - A Small Collection

Altruist - One who is habitually kind to others

Alumnus - A former student of a school or college

Ambivalent - The words means simultaneous attraction towords and repulsion from an object,person or action.The attitude of educated.Indians to love-marriages is ambivalent

Anachronism - That which appears to be in the wrong period

Anarchy- lawlessness and disorder caused by absence of control

Anecdote - A short interesting or amusing story

Anthology - A collection of poems or writings

Aphorism - (or maxim)A wise saying in a few words

Aphrodisiac - A medicine causing sexual excitement

Apiary - A place where bees are kept

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Word List

Cancel : Annual, withdraw, revoke, delete

Candid : Sincere, straightforward, frank

Captive : Prisoner, confined, jailed, bonded

Cause : Make, originate, induce, generate, create

Censor : Cut off, prohibit, ban

Censure : Blame, condemn,reprove, reprimand

Character : Letter, emblem, type, OR nature, disposition, quality

Charity : Philanthropy, benevolence

Chaste : Pure, immaculate, virgin, refined

Chatter : Babble, ramble, talk, discourse

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FOREIGN WORD AND PHRASES

Beau ideal : the ideal of perfection.

Beaumonde : the world of fashion.

Beaux esprits : men of wit

Bete noire : a special aversion (India has always been bete noire for Pakistan)

Bona fide : good faith (His bona fide in the matter cannot be doubted)

Bizarre : odd, fantastic.

Ban vayage : a good vayage or journey to you.

Casus belli : that which causes or justifies war.

Cause celebre : a celebrated or notorious case in law

Charged affaires : diplomat inferior in tank to an Ambasador.

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Behavior : Conduct, development, way, demeanour

Brave : Courageous, intrepid, bold, daring, valiant

Brisk : Active, fast, quick, busy, alert

Brittle : Frail, fragile

Brutal : Animal, savage, beastly, cruel

Burglar : Thief, bandit, brigand, stealer

Bystander : Spectator, onlooker, beholder

Calculate : Estimate, count, reckon, compute

Callous : Hard, indifferent, cold-blooded

Calm : Cool, confident, quiet, serene, tranquil

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FOREIGN WORD AND PHRASES

Amende honorable : satisfactory apology, repapration.

Amour propre : self love

Ancien regime : the forrner order of things.

A posteriori : empirical

A priori : from cause to effect, presumptive. (every science cannot be taught a priori)

Apropos : in respect of

An couran : fully acquainted with matters.

Au fait : Expert

Au revoir : Until we meet again (to say au revoir at parting)

Avant propos : preliminary matter, preface

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Absurd : Ridiculous, silly, foolish

Abundant : Ample, plentiful

Accessory : Additional, auxiliary, subsidiary

Adept : Proficient, skilled, expert

Assent : Agree, consent, acquiesce

Astonish : Astound, surprise, amaze, bewilder

Audacious : Bold, courageous, daring

Aversion : Dislike, detestation, hostility, hatred

Base : Mean, low, ignoble

Beg : Implore, ask, beseech, solicit

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FOREIGN WORD AND PHRASES

Foreign words and phrases are generally not asked directly. But the knowledge of foreign words and phrases will help you in reading comprehension and other types of common questions. So, make yourself familiar with the common foreign words and phrases.


Ab initio : from the beginning.

Ab origin : from the origin.

Addenda : list of additions. (addenda to a book )

Advalorem : according to value.

Ad hoc : a body elected or appointed lor a definite work. (ad hoc committee)

Ad infinitum : to infinity

Alma mater : a school which one has attended.

A la carte : according to the bill of face. (a la carte dishes are available)

Alamode : according to the custom (fashion). (a la mode silk)

Alter ego : the other self, intimate friend, (Kissinger is the alter ego of Nixon)

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