Grade_10 : Word group 05
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Gyration / dʒaɪˈreɪʃən / NOUN Origin: Greek / Latin
A rapid movement in a circle or spiral; a whirling motion.
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Hilarious / hɪˈlɛəriəs / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek / Latin
Extremely amusing or funny.
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Idealistic / aɪˌdɪəˈlɪstɪk / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek / Latin
Characterized by idealism; unrealistically aiming for perfection.
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Immaculate / ɪˈmækjʊlət / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin
Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy; free from flaws or mistakes.
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Improvise / ˈɪmprəvaɪz / VERB Origin: Latin / French
Create and perform spontaneously or without preparation; make from whatever is available.
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Include / ɪnˈkluːd / VERB Origin: Latin
Comprise or contain as part of a whole; put into a group.
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Individual / ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl / NOUN Origin: Latin
A single human being as distinct from a group, class, or family.
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Inflate / ɪnˈfleɪt / VERB Origin: Latin
Fill a balloon, tire, or other container with air or gas so that it becomes distended; increase artificially.
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Ramification / ˌræmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən / NOUN Origin: Latin / French
A complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event.
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Recalcitrant / rɪˈkælsɪtrənt / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin
Stubbornly disobedient; resisting authority or control.
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Refer / rɪˈfɜːr / VERB Origin: Latin / Old French
Mention or allude to; pass a matter to a higher authority for a decision.
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Relief / rɪˈliːf / NOUN Origin: Latin / Old French
A feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress.
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Remove / rɪˈmuːv / VERB Origin: Latin / Old French
Take something away or off from the position occupied.
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Reputation / ˌrɛpjʊˈteɪʃən / NOUN Origin: Latin
The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something; public estimation.
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Respond / rɪˈspɒnd / VERB Origin: Latin
Say something in reply; answer; react quickly or positively to a stimulus or treatment.
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Revise / rɪˈvaɪz / VERB Origin: Latin / French
Re-examine and make alterations to a text or document; alter an opinion or judgment.
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Scarce / skɛərs / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old French
Insufficient for the demand; rare or uncommon.
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Sculpture / ˈskʌlptʃər / NOUN Origin: Latin
The art of making two- or three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster.
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Service / ˈsɜːrvɪs / NOUN Origin: Latin / Old French
The action of helping or doing work for someone; a system supplying a public need.
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Sociable / ˈsəʊʃəbəl / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin / French
Willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly.
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Spontaneous / spɒnˈteɪniəs / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin
Performed or occurring as a result of a sudden inner impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus.
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Staunch / stɔːntʃ / ADJECTIVE Origin: Old French
Loyal and committed in attitude; firm or steadfast.
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Subsidiary / səbˈsɪdiəri / ADJECTIVE Origin: Latin
Less important than but related or supplementary to something; auxiliary.
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Superintendent / ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt / NOUN Origin: Latin
A person who manages or superintends an organization or activity; a supervisor.
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Suspend / səˈspɛnd / VERB Origin: Latin / Old French
Temporarily prevent from continuing or being in force; hang from above.
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Synonymous / sɪˈnɒnɪməs / ADJECTIVE Origin: Greek / Latin
Having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word or phrase in the same language; closely associated.
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Temperance / ˈtɛmpərəns / NOUN Origin: Latin / Old French
Abstinence from an alcoholic drink; moderation or self-restraint.
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Thrive / θraɪv / VERB Origin: Old Norse
Grow or develop well or vigorously; prosper; flourish.
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Transmit / trænzˈmɪt / VERB Origin: Latin
Cause something to pass on from one place or person to another; broadcast or send out an electrical signal.
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Undermine / ˌʌndərˈmaɪn / VERB Origin: English
Lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously; erode the base or foundation of.