Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis

 

1. Altruist

• Meaning: A person who is selfless and concerned about others' welfare.
• Sentence: Mother Teresa was a true altruist, dedicating her life to helping the needy.

2. Ambidextrous

• Meaning: Able to use both hands with equal skill.
• Sentence: The ambidextrous player could bat with both his right and left hands.

3. Egoist

• Meaning: A person who is selfish and thinks only of themselves.
• Sentence: His egoist nature made it difficult for him to maintain friendships.

4. Egotist

• Meaning: A person who constantly talks about themselves.
• Sentence: She is such an egotist that every conversation revolves around her achievements.

5. Introvert

• Meaning: A shy or reserved person who prefers solitude.
• Sentence: As an introvert, he enjoys spending time alone rather than attending social events.

6. Extrovert

• Meaning: A sociable and outgoing person.
• Sentence: Being an extrovert, she thrives in social gatherings and enjoys meeting new people.

7. Misanthrope

• Meaning: A person who hates humankind.
• Sentence: After years of betrayal, he became a misanthrope and avoided social interactions.

8. Misogynist

• Meaning: A person who dislikes or hates women.
• Sentence: His misogynist remarks made everyone in the meeting uncomfortable.

9. Misogamist

• Meaning: A person who dislikes marriage.
• Sentence: Due to his bad experience in relationships, he became a misogamist and vowed never to marry.

10. Ascetic

• Meaning: A person who lives a simple and self-disciplined life, often for spiritual reasons.
• Sentence: The monk led an ascetic lifestyle, avoiding material pleasures.

11. Philanthropist

• Meaning: A person who donates time, money, or resources to help others.
• Sentence: Bill Gates is a renowned philanthropist who donates millions to charity.

12. Polygamy

• Meaning: The practice of having multiple spouses.
• Sentence: Polygamy is legal in some cultures but forbidden in others.

13. Monogamy

• Meaning: The practice of having only one spouse at a time.
• Sentence: Most modern societies encourage monogamy as the standard form of marriage.

14. Bigamy

• Meaning: The act of marrying one person while already being married to another.
• Sentence: He was charged with bigamy when authorities discovered he had two wives.

15. Hypochondriac

• Meaning: A person who is overly worried about their health.
• Sentence: My uncle, a hypochondriac, visits the doctor for minor aches and pains.

16. Iconoclast

• Meaning: A person who challenges or criticizes traditional beliefs.
• Sentence: The scientist was an iconoclast, rejecting old theories and proposing revolutionary ideas.

17. Pseudonym

• Meaning: A fictitious name used by an author.
• Sentence: Mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens.

18. Sybarite

• Meaning: A person devoted to luxury and pleasure.
• Sentence: The millionaire lived like a sybarite, indulging in lavish parties and expensive vacations.

19. Dilettante

• Meaning: A person who has an interest in an art or field but without deep knowledge.
• Sentence: He is a dilettante in music, playing the guitar only as a hobby.

20. Sycophant

• Meaning: A person who flatters others for personal gain.
• Sentence: The sycophant in the office constantly praised the boss to gain promotions.

BBC Learning English vocabulary

 

A

1. Abandon – To leave something behind or give up on it.

   • The project was abandoned due to lack of funding.

2. Absurd – Completely ridiculous or illogical.

   • His excuse for being late was absurd.

3. Accelerate – To increase in speed.

   • The car accelerated quickly on the highway.

4. Accomplish – To achieve or complete successfully.

   • She accomplished her goal of learning French.

5. Accurate – Correct and exact.

   • Her description of the event was very accurate.

---

B

6. Beneficial – Having a positive effect.

   • Exercise is beneficial for your health.

7. Bias – An unfair preference for or against something.

   • The news report showed a clear bias toward one political party.

8. Blunt – Direct and without politeness.

   • She was blunt in her criticism of the policy.

9. Boost – To increase or improve.

   • Eating healthy food can boost your energy levels.

10. Breakthrough – A significant discovery or achievement.

    • Scientists made a breakthrough in cancer research.

---

C

11. Cautious – Careful to avoid risk or mistakes.

    • He was cautious while investing his money.

12. Complicated – Difficult to understand.

    • The instructions were too complicated to follow.

13. Consequence – The result of an action.

    • Failure to study will have consequences.

14. Controversy – A disagreement that causes debate.

    • The new law created a lot of controversy.

15. Curious – Eager to know or learn.

    • Children are naturally curious about the world.

---

D

16. Dedicate – To devote time and effort to something.

    • She dedicated her life to helping others.

17. Deteriorate – To become worse over time.

    • The old building has deteriorated over the years.

18. Devastate – To cause great destruction or sadness.

    • The earthquake devastated the entire town.

19. Diverse – Showing a variety of differences.

    • The city has a diverse population.

20. Dominate – To have control or influence over something.

    • The company dominates the smartphone market.

---

E

21. Efficient – Working well without wasting resources.

    • The new system is more efficient than the old one.

22. Eliminate – To remove or get rid of something.

    • They are trying to eliminate pollution.

23. Enhance – To improve or increase.

    • This software enhances the quality of images.

24. Ethical – Relating to morals and values.

    • The company follows ethical business practices.

25. Exaggerate – To describe something as bigger or more important than it is.

    • He exaggerated his role in the project.

---

F

26. Fascinate – To interest or attract someone a lot.

    • Astronomy fascinates many young students.

27. Flourish – To grow or develop successfully.

    • The business flourished in the last five years.

28. Frustrate – To cause annoyance or difficulty.

    • The delay in the flight frustrated the passengers.

29. Fundamental – Basic or essential.

    • Reading is a fundamental skill for learning.

30. Frequent – Happening often.

    • She is a frequent visitor to the museum.

---

G

31. Generate – To produce or create.

    • The new policy will generate more jobs.

32. Genuine – Real and true.

    • She gave me a genuine smile.

33. Gloomy – Dark or depressing.

    • The weather was gloomy all day.

34. Grateful – Thankful for something.

    • I am grateful for your support.

35. Gregorious – Enjoying the company of others.

    • He is a very gregarious person.

---

H - L

36. Hazardous – Dangerous or risky.

    • Smoking is hazardous to health.

37. Humiliate – To embarrass someone deeply.

    • She felt humiliated by his rude comments.

38. Illuminate – To light up or make clear.

    • The street was illuminated by bright lights.

39. Imitate – To copy someone’s behavior.

    • Children often imitate their parents.

40. Inevitable – Certain to happen.

    • Aging is an inevitable part of life.

41. Jeopardize – To put in danger.

    • His careless actions jeopardized the project.

42. Justice – Fairness or legal rightness.

    • Everyone deserves justice.

43. Knowledgeable – Well-informed.

    • He is knowledgeable about history.

44. Legitimate – Legal or accepted as true.

    • The company operates in a legitimate manner.

45. Lethargic – Lacking energy.

    • He felt lethargic after a long day at work.

---

M - P

46. Magnify – To make something appear larger.

    • The lens magnified the tiny object.

47. Manipulate – To control something unfairly.

    • He manipulated the data to fit his argument.

48. Neglect – To fail to care for something.

    • He neglected his studies and failed the exam.

49. Notorious – Famous for something bad.

    • The area is notorious for crime.

50. Obsolete – No longer used or outdated.

    • Cassette players are now obsolete.

51. Optimistic – Expecting good outcomes.

    • She is optimistic about her future.

52. Pathetic – Pitiful or weak.

    • His excuse for missing work was pathetic.

53. Perceive – To notice or understand.

    • She perceived a change in his behavior.

54. Pessimistic – Expecting bad outcomes.

    • He is pessimistic about the economy.

55. Precise – Exact and accurate.

    • She gave precise instructions.

---

Q - Z

56. Reluctant – Unwilling to do something.

    • He was reluctant to share his secrets.

57. Resilient – Able to recover quickly.

    • She is resilient after facing many challenges.

58. Significant – Important or noticeable.

    • This is a significant discovery.

59. Sophisticated – Complex and advanced.

    • The robot has sophisticated technology.

60. Trivial – Unimportant or small.

    • He got upset over a trivial matter.

IELTS vocabulary

 

1. Accomplish

• Meaning: To successfully complete something.

• Sentence: She was able to accomplish all her goals by the end of the year.

2. Enhance

• Meaning: To improve or increase something.

• Sentence: The new software will enhance the company's productivity.

3. Sustain

• Meaning: To maintain or keep something going over time.

• Sentence: The company aims to sustain growth in the next quarter.

4. Viable

• Meaning: Capable of being successful or feasible.

• Sentence: The project is viable, but it will require more funding.

5. Inevitable

• Meaning: Certain to happen, unavoidable.

• Sentence: Due to the heavy rain, the flooding was inevitable.

6. Relevance

• Meaning: The importance or connection to a particular subject.

• Sentence: The research lacked relevance to the current industry needs.

7. Diverse

• Meaning: Varied or different from one another.

• Sentence: The city has a diverse population with people from all over the world.

8. Innovative

• Meaning: Featuring new ideas or methods.

• Sentence: The company is known for its innovative products in the tech industry.

9. Emerge

• Meaning: To come out or appear from a hidden place.

• Sentence: New trends emerge every year in the fashion industry.

10. Subsequent

• Meaning: Happening after something else.

• Sentence: The subsequent research was published in a leading scientific journal.

11. Examine

• Meaning: To inspect or analyze something carefully.

• Sentence: The professor will examine your paper for errors before grading it.

12. Analyze

• Meaning: To study or look at something carefully to understand it.

• Sentence: We need to analyze the data to make informed decisions.

13. Incorporate

• Meaning: To include or integrate something into a larger whole.

• Sentence: The manager plans to incorporate the feedback into the final product.

14. Significant

• Meaning: Important or meaningful.

• Sentence: The changes in the policy have had a significant impact on the economy.

15. Facilitate

• Meaning: To make something easier or more convenient.

• Sentence: The new software will facilitate communication among team members.

16. Assessment

• Meaning: The process of evaluating or judging something.

• Sentence: The final assessment of the project will determine whether it is successful.

17. Consequence

• Meaning: A result or effect of an action or decision.

• Sentence: The consequence of skipping class was a significant drop in grades.

18. Negotiate

• Meaning: To discuss and come to an agreement.

• Sentence: They had to negotiate a better contract before agreeing to the deal.

19. Implication

• Meaning: The possible result or effect of something.

• Sentence: The new policy will have major implications for workers' rights.

20. Trend

• Meaning: A general direction or pattern.

• Sentence: The trend in fashion this season is oversized clothing.

21. Contradict

• Meaning: To say the opposite of what someone else has said.

• Sentence: His statement seemed to contradict the evidence presented earlier.

22. Crucial

• Meaning: Extremely important or essential.

• Sentence: It is crucial that we meet the deadline for the project.

23. Prohibit

• Meaning: To formally forbid or prevent something.

• Sentence: The new law will prohibit the use of plastic bags in stores.

24. Sufficient

• Meaning: Enough or adequate for a particular purpose.

• Sentence: The team did not have sufficient resources to complete the project.

25. Participate

• Meaning: To take part in something.

• Sentence: Everyone is encouraged to participate in the upcoming event.

Abundant

• Meaning: More than enough; plentiful.

• Sentence: The forest is abundant in wildlife, with a wide variety of animals and plants.

Analyze

• Meaning: To examine something carefully and in detail.

• Sentence: The scientist will analyze the data from the experiment to determine the results.

Cohesive

• Meaning: Well-integrated and able to work together as a unit.

• Sentence: The team developed a cohesive strategy to improve their performance.

Diverse

• Meaning: Different from each other; varied.

• Sentence: The university has a diverse student population from all over the world.

Elicit

• Meaning: To bring out or draw forth (a response, reaction, or information).

• Sentence: The teacher’s question elicited a thoughtful answer from the student.

Feasible

• Meaning: Possible to do or achieve; practical.

• Sentence: It is feasible to complete the project within the given time frame.

Inhibit

• Meaning: To restrain or hinder the process or development of something.

• Sentence: The strict rules of the school inhibit students from expressing their creativity.

Lack

• Meaning: The absence of something; not having enough of something.

• Sentence: The lack of resources made it difficult to complete the research on time.

Meticulous

• Meaning: Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

• Sentence: The artist was meticulous in creating every brushstroke of the painting.

Plausible

• Meaning: Seemingly reasonable or probable.

• Sentence: The detective presented a plausible explanation for the disappearance of the suspect.

Substantiate

• Meaning: To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.

• Sentence: The lawyer must substantiate the claims with concrete evidence in court.

Vivid

• Meaning: Clear, detailed, and full of life; producing powerful feelings or images.

• Sentence: The author’s vivid descriptions painted a picture of the beautiful landscape.

Adversity

• Meaning: A difficult or unpleasant situation; hardship.

• Sentence: The team showed great courage in the face of adversity during the final match.

Reinforce

• Meaning: To strengthen or support something further.

• Sentence: The teacher used real-life examples to reinforce the students' understanding of the concept.

Pervasive

• Meaning: Spread throughout; existing everywhere.

• Sentence: The pervasive influence of social media has affected nearly every aspect of modern life.

Eloquent (adj.)
Meaning: Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.
Sentence: The politician gave an eloquent speech that moved the audience to tears.

Meticulous (adj.)
Meaning: Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Sentence: She was meticulous in her planning, ensuring every detail was covered.

Cumbersome (adj.)
Meaning: Large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy.
Sentence: The old computer was so cumbersome that it took up most of the desk space.

Perplexed (adj.)
Meaning: Completely baffled; very puzzled.
Sentence: He was perplexed by the complicated instructions on how to assemble the furniture.

Vibrant (adj.)
Meaning: Full of energy and life; bright and striking.
Sentence: The city came alive with vibrant colors during the festival.

Aesthetic (adj.)
Meaning: Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Sentence: The artist’s work is admired for its aesthetic qualities and use of color.

Resilient (adj.)
Meaning: Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
Sentence: After the storm, the community showed its resilient spirit by rebuilding quickly.

Tranquil (adj.)
Meaning: Calm, peaceful, and quiet.
Sentence: The tranquil lake provided the perfect setting for a relaxing afternoon.

Superficial (adj.)
Meaning: Existing or occurring at or on the surface; shallow.
Sentence: His understanding of the topic was superficial and lacked depth.

Intricate (adj.)
Meaning: Very detailed and complicated.
Sentence: The intricate design on the fabric was a testament to the artisan's skill.

Vivid (adj.)
Meaning: Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.
Sentence: She gave a vivid description of her childhood memories that captivated the listeners.

Amicable (adj.)
Meaning: Characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.
Sentence: The two companies reached an amicable agreement without any major disputes.

Eccentric (adj.)
Meaning: Unconventional and slightly strange.
Sentence: The eccentric professor wore mismatched socks every day to class.

Imminent (adj.)
Meaning: About to happen.
Sentence: The storm’s arrival was imminent, and the authorities urged everyone to evacuate.

Reluctant (adj.)
Meaning: Unwilling or hesitant to do something.
Sentence: He was reluctant to speak in front of the large audience but did so out of obligation.

Sporadic (adj.)
Meaning: Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered.
Sentence: The rainfall was sporadic throughout the day, making it hard to plan outdoor activities.

Diligent (adj.)
Meaning: Showing care and effort in your work or duties.
Sentence: She was diligent in her studies, ensuring she completed all assignments on time.

Obsolete (adj.)
Meaning: No longer produced or used; out of date.
Sentence: The once-popular technology is now considered obsolete in the modern world.

Candid (adj.)
Meaning: Truthful and straightforward; frank.
Sentence: He gave a candid account of his experiences, not sugar-coating the difficult parts.

Gregarious (adj.)
Meaning: Fond of company; sociable.
Sentence: As a gregarious person, she loved attending social gatherings and meeting new people.