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.” Parts of Speech Noun: trifler Adjective: trifling Antonyms key factor
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. Antonyms at home, home, domestic
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. Parts of Speech 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. Parts of Speech Adjective: calamitous Adverb: calamitously Antonyms blessing, fortune, joy
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. Parts of Speech Noun: squanderer Antonyms save, conserve, hoard
Pauper Pauper (noun) /ˈpɔː.pəʳ/ US /ˈpɑː.pɚ/ a very poor person – indigent person: So many paupers and addicts live in the ghetto. Antonyms tycoon, magnet, rich, wealthy, entrepreneur
Envy Envy (noun & verb) /ˈen.vi/ noun: the state of being jealous of others’ success, possessions, etc. – jealousy – resentment – greed – covet – resent: The childless woman was gazing at a mother and her newborn with envy. Parts of Speech Adjective: envious Adjective: enviable Adverb: enviously Adverb: enviably Noun: enviousness Antonyms kindness, …
Prosecute Prosecute (verb) (CONTINUE) /ˈprɒs.ɪ.kjuːt/ US /ˈprɑː.sɪ-/ to officially accuse someone of a crime – litigate – sue – put on trial – indict – press charges against – take legal action – bring to court: He was prosecuted for rubbing from an old woman. Parts of Speech Noun: prosecution Noun: prosecutor Antonyms pardon, defend, …