Filthy Filthy /ˈfɪl.θi/ (adj) extremely dirty, muddy, soiled, messy, morally objectionable, indecent, grubby, offensive, despicable: A filthy bureau decreases employees’ tendencies for hard work. The mudguard in a motorcycle prevents filthy mud from hitting the rider.
Contaminate Contaminate /kənˈtæm.ɪ.neɪt/ (verb) to make something dirty or impure, to influence something negatively, taint, dirty, soil, pollute, foul, infect, sully: Fossil fuels have a key role in contaminating the atmosphere, jeopardizing public health. Sewage system prevents the chemicals from contaminating the environment.
Cleanse Cleanse /klenz/ (verb) to clean something completely, to make somebody or something morally purified and clean, purify, disinfect, rinse, rinse out, bathe: I suggested that he cleanse the vegetables perfectly, even so they seemed so shiny. The paramedic helped the car accident casualties by cleansing their wounds.
IELTS Essay on Generation Gap IELTS Essay on Generation Gap Topic In modern societies, it appears that grandparents and grandchildren do not spend enough quality time with each other. Discuss the main reasons for this social phenomenon. IELTS Candidate: Parastu Grandparents are the most influential person in every family. They love their grandchildren endlessly. They have a lot ofexperiences which are…
Free English Webinar on Appearance Free English Webinar on Appearance Physical appearance and confidence Although we cannot judge a book by its cover, in every communication, what comes first is your appearance and what comes next is your personality. I personally believe that, metaphorically speaking, our façade is really effective not only in routine tasks…
Belated Belated (adj) /bɪˈleɪ.tɪd/ US /-ţɪd/ happening or arriving later than expected – late – delayed – deferred – postponed – overdue: I cannot accept his belated apology. It’s too late.
Tacit Tacit (adj) /ˈtæs.ɪt/ understood implicitly – indirectly stated – implied but not stated – inferred – not explicit: The two companies could reach only a tacit agreement on the problematic issue.
Docile Docile (adj) /ˈdəʊ.saɪl/ US /ˈdɑː.səl/ quiet and easy to control – not causing trouble – meek – submissive – pliable – tame – obedient: This docile pet makes great company for young children.
Tantalize Tantalize (verb) /ˈtæn.təl.aɪz/ US /-ţə.laɪz/ to excite someone by offering something tempting to them but not giving it to them – tempt – tease – entice – torment – torture – provoke: He tantalized her by promising to marry her, but eventually broke up with her.
Foist Foist (verb) /’fɔɪst/ to force someone to accept something or deal with something unpleasant – twist someone’s arm – impose on – force upon – inflict upon – pass off – thrust upon: As a private, he had to accept all the intolerable commands foisted upon him by his superiors.