Grade_10 : Word group 02

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1. Adjudicate / əˈdʒuːdɪkeɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

   Make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or disputed matter.

2. Adventure / ədˈvɛntʃər / NOUN Origin: Latin / Old French

   An unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity.

3. Affidavit / ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt / NOUN Origin: Latin

   A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.

4. Aggravate / ˈæɡrəveɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

   Make a problem, injury, or offense worse or more serious.

5. Albeit / ɔːlˈbiːɪt / CONJUNCTION Origin: English

   Though; even though.

6. Allege / əˈlɛdʒ / VERB Origin: Latin / Old French

   Claim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.

7. Alluvial / əˈluːviəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

   Relating to or derived from alluvium; deposited by flowing water.

8. Altercation / ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən / NOUN Origin: Latin / Old French

   A noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public.

9. Amazon / ˈæməzɒn / NOUN Origin: Greek / Latin

   A member of a legendary race of female warriors; a tall, strong, or aggressive woman.

10. Amicable / ˈæmɪkəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.

11. Ample / ˈæmpəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin/French

    Enough or more than enough; plentiful.

12. Anecdotal / ˌænɪkˈdoʊtəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

    Not necessarily true or reliable, because based on personal accounts rather than facts or research.

13. Antipathy / ænˈtɪpəθi / NOUN Origin: Greek/Latin

    A deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion.

14. Appeal / əˈpiːl / VERB Origin: Old French/Latin

    Make a serious or urgent request, typically to the public or a higher authority.

15. Approve / əˈpruːv / VERB Origin: Old French/Latin

    Officially agree to or accept as satisfactory.

16. Arcane / ɑːrˈkeɪn / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin

    Understood by few; mysterious or secret.

17. Artichoke / ˈɑːrtɪtʃoʊk / NOUN Origin: Arabic/Italian

    A European thistle-like plant cultivated for its edible flower head.

18. Ashen / ˈæʃən / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old English

    Of the pale gray color of ash; very pale with shock or illness.

19. Associate / əˈsoʊʃieɪt / VERB Origin: Latin

    Connect someone or something in one's mind with something else.

20. Atmosphere / ˈætməsfiər / NOUN Origin: Greek

    The envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet; a pervading tone or mood.

21. Attune / əˈtjuːn / VERB Origin: Latin/English

    Make receptive or aware; accustom or harmonize.

22. Authentic / ɔːˈθɛntɪk / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek

    Of undisputed origin; genuine.

23. Avert / əˈvɜːrt / VERB Origin: Latin

    Turn away one's eyes or thoughts; prevent or ward off an undesirable occurrence.

24. Awkward / ˈɔːkwərd / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old Norse

    Causing or feeling embarrassment; lacking skill or grace.

25. Balance / ˈbæləns / NOUN Origin: Latin/Old French

    An even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady.

26. Banner / ˈbænər / NOUN Origin: Old French

    A long strip of cloth bearing a slogan or design, carried in a demonstration or procession.

27. Barometer / bəˈrɒmɪtər / NOUN Origin: Greek

    An instrument measuring atmospheric pressure, used especially in forecasting the weather.

28. Basis / ˈbeɪsɪs / NOUN Origin: Greek/Latin

    The underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process.

29. Beacon / ˈbiːkən / NOUN Origin: Old English

    A fire or light set up in a high or prominent position as a warning, signal, or celebration.

30. Becoming / bɪˈkʌmɪŋ / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old English

    Flattering a person's appearance; appropriate or suitable.