220424 Flashcards
pernickety
placing too much emphasis on trivial or minor details; fussy.
He was capable being pernickety and demanding
posit
assume as a fact, put forward as a basis of argument.
Sankhya philosophy posits two seperate categories
fragrant
having a pleasant or sweet smell.
This morning I had a fresh mango for breakfast: a large, beautiful, fragrant one.
aristocracy
the highest class in certain societies, typically comprising people of noble birth holding hereditary titles and offices.
“members of the aristocracy”
indiscreet
having, showing, or proceeding from too great a readiness to reveal things that should remain private or secret.
“they have been embarrassed by indiscreet friends”
shrewd
having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute.
James didnt find it easy to persuade his father that he is shrewder than he is given credit for.
daze
(especially of an emotional or physical shock) make (someone) unable to think or react properly.
“she was dazed by his revelations”
He returned in daze to his flat.
disdainful
showing contempt or lack of respect
“with a last disdainful look, she turned towards the door”
haughty
arrogantly superior and disdainful.
The police have been round enquiring after , young man she said haughtily
perturbed
feeling anxiety or concern; unsettled.
David climbed the stairs, trying to look unperturbed
benefactor
someone or something that provides help or an advantage
It will not assume you to learn that he is a great benefactor of Harvard- does it to ease his conscience.
evaise
tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.
They had all been evaise about their involvement with Kelser.
juggernaut
a massive inexorable force
juggernaut lorries
bustle
move in an energetic and busy manner.
The ticket collector bustled through the buffet car and clipped Stephen’s first class ticket.
రుసుము
fee, bribe
తత్వం
philosophy
Truth, reality.
గద్గదం
interrupted by sobbing, choked, indistinct and convulsive, stuttering.
దోవ
- A way, path.
దోవకి వస్తవ్
battered
(of a thing) damaged by age and repeated use.
“a pair of battered black boots”
The crocuses at Marble Arch looked sullen and battered.
firmament
the heavens or sky.
“thunder shakes the firmament”
swirl
move in a twisting or spiralling pattern.
“the smoke was swirling around him”
Cigarette smoke swirled mistly round the girl at cashier.
wiry
(of a person) lean, tough, and sinewy.
“Bernadette was a small, wiry woman”
sinewy
(of a person or animal) lean and muscular.
“a short, sinewy, sunburnt man”
perpetual
never ending or changing.
“deep caves in perpetual darkness”
Perpetual smile
knack
an acquired or natural skill at doing something.
“he had a knack for communicating”
Valour
Great courage in face of danger, esp in battle.
Shiva was delighted to see that the diffident Purvaka he had met at Kotdwaar, a man who had suppressed his natural valour in a defeatist manner against the assault of fate was rediscovering his old fire.
Diffident
modest or shy because of lack of confidence.
Shiva was delighted to see that the diffident Purvaka he had met at Kotdwaar, a man who had suppressed his natural valour in a defeatist manner against the assault of fate was rediscovering his old fire.
caress
touch or stroke gently or lovingly
He caressed her face.
foreboding
a feeling that something bad will happen; fearful apprehension.
Sati kept quiet, her eyes still mirrorinig the foreboding she felt inside.
bated ( in phrase with bated breath)
with great suspense; very anxious or excitedly
The most important people in India were waiting with bathed breath for news of Sati and Shiva’s child.
lusty
healthy and strong; full of vigour.
It was the loud, lusty cry of a strong baby.
Swaddle
wrap ( someone , esp a baby) in garments, or cloth.
The Queen placed kartik on the white cloth and swaddled him again.
squirrel
move in an inquisitive and restless manner.
“they were squirrelling around in the woods in search of something”
