Authority Authority (noun) /ɔːˈθɒr.ɪ.ti/ US /əˈθɔːr.ɪ.ţi/ the right or power to give commands or enforce rules – power – influence – someone in authority – source of reliable information, weight, confidence Only the CEO of the company has the authority to formulate new policies. Noun: authoritarian Noun: authoritarianism
Neutral Neutral (adj & noun) /ˈnjuː.trəl/ US /ˈnuː-/ adj: taking no clear side or position – unbiased – showing no distinctive quality – impartial – pale – colorless, unbiased, disinterested, dispassionate, impersonal In that argument, I was the only person who was totally neutral. Antonyms: biased, colorful Verb: neutralize Noun: neutralization Adverb: neutrally
Trifle Trifle (noun & verb) /ˈtraɪ.fļ/ noun: something of little or no importance – a small amount of something – triviality – bit – tad – slightly – cold dessert: The boss shouted, “Stop arguing over the trifles and focus on the main point.” Noun: trifler
Baggage Baggage (noun) /ˈbæg.ɪdʒ/ all the packed suitcases and bags – luggage – bags – equipment – a set of beliefs and ideas: At the airport, the inspector checked all of my baggage.
English Vocabulary about Five Senses English Vocabulary about Five Senses Aroma Aromatherapy has psychological benefits and can also disinfect the respiratory system. The aroma is so pungent that I couldn’t help smelling it. A schoolgirl crush can be initiated only by a specific aroma. Watch this video on YouTube Conspicuous John’s behavior towards his wife…
Abroad Abroad (adj & adv) /əˈbrɔːd/ adv: far away from your hometown or country – overseas – out of the country: She had to leave her own beloved family and go abroad to complete her education.
Fugitive Fugitive (adj & noun) /ˈfjuː.dʒɪ.tɪv/ US /-ţɪv/ noun: someone who is running away from the police, punishment, enemies, etc. – runaway, escapee, deserter, outlaw – fleeing – brief, elusive, quick Many fugitives from justice live in that deserted island. Noun: fugitiveness Adverb: fugitively
Calamity Calamity (noun) /kəˈlæm.ɪ.ti/ US /-ə.ţi/ a serious and disastrous situation or event – disaster – catastrophe – tragedy – mishap – misfortune: The miserable farmers with ruined crops cannot survive any other calamity.
Squander Squander (verb) /ˈskwɒn.dəʳ/ US /ˈskwɑːn.dɚ/ to use or spend something precious in an extravagant and wasteful manner – waste – spend – throw away – lavish: The sage advised his grandchildren not to squander their life opportunities.
Pauper Pauper (noun) /ˈpɔː.pəʳ/ US /ˈpɑː.pɚ/ a very poor person – indigent person: So many paupers and addicts live in the ghetto.