Dr. Mohammad Hossein Hariri Asl 
Rabid Rabid (adj) /ˈræb.ɪd/ having very strong opinions or intense feelings about something – biased – fanatical – extreme – radical – fervent – fervid – ardent – suffering from rabies – infected: Rabid in context A bunch of rabid fanatics have gone on strike to foment rebellion against the new policies of the enterprise. …
Extraneous Extraneous (adj) ɪkˈstreɪ.ni.əs/ irrelevant or impertinent – inessential – unrelated – inappropriate – unnecessary – coming from outside, irrelevant – peripheral: Extraneous in context In his presentation, he, for the most part, talked about extraneous points without actually centralizing the main issue. During the meeting, Lisa found herself sifting through a lot of extraneous information …
Usurp Usurp (verb) /juːˈzɜːp/ /-ˈsɜːp/ to seize or use something unacceptably – take control of something illegally – seize power – take over – arrogate: Usurp in context Many conscious attempts were made to push back the opportunistic people who intended to usurp authority and power after the monarch relinquished the throne. In a dramatic …
Profound Profound (adj) /prəˈfaʊnd/ showing a great perception and understanding of important issues – deep and thoughtful – perceptive – reflective – insightful – intense – acute: Profound in context Solving this difficult math problem requires a profound understanding of complicated equations. The discovery of the ancient manuscript had a profound impact on the field …
Alleviate Alleviate (verb) /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/ to make something, such as a pain or difficulty less intense and more tolerable – lessen – ease – assuage – soothe – lighten – pacify – mitigate – relieve: Alleviate in context A great number of charity concerts have been held with the purpose of alleviating the intense poverty of …
Use creativity to start up a business Use creativity to start up a business Creative thinking leads to success for most aspiring entrepreneurs. Firstly, the initial idea is shaped in your thoughts by “thinking outside the box”. Then, new ideas require analytical and logical thinking for implementation in action. The creative side of your abilities …
Incumbent Incumbent (adj & noun) /ɪnˈkʌm.bənt/ necessary and obligatory – compulsory – mandatory – unavoidable – inescapable – requisite – office holder – appointee: Incumbent in context As a simple private, it was incumbent upon me to take orders, no matter what. As the incumbent manager of the department, it was Michelle’s responsibility to ensure …
Attenuate Attenuate (verb) /əˈten.ju.eɪt/ to make something weaker, smaller or less effective – weaken – lessen – reduce – decrease – diminish – mitigate – assuage – calm – soothe – lighten: Attenuate in context The polio vaccine is manufactured by attenuating the virus to arouse the immune system so that the body would be …
English Vocabulary about Body Language English Vocabulary about Body Language A pat on the back (idiom) Watch this video on YouTube He deserves a pat on the back after graduating from college with a high grade. Since he is a dead loss when it comes to multitasking, he should not wait for a pat on …
Free English Webinar on Body Language for IELTS Free English Webinar on Body Language for IELTS What is body language? Watch this video on YouTube What is body language? As it can be inferred from its name “body language”, it’s a type of language but not the ordinary one. It doesn’t employ words and sentences …