Vocabulary Unit 9

Vocabulary Unit 9

1.      Ruthless – Aurangzeb was a ruthless king although, in his personal life, he was very religious.

2.      Intrusive – He always keeps poking his nose into my affairs. I do not like his intrusive attitude.

3.      Insomnia – Anxiety always leads to insomnia. Carefree people always sleep soundly.

4.      Perennial – Five perennial rivers flow through our land. That is why it is known as the Punjab.

5.      Dynamism – Dynamism is the key to success. People who do not change with times get out of step.

6.      Stressful – Big businessmen are always plagued with stressful situations.

7.      Look upon as – I always look upon you as my friend.

8.      Recruit – The company is going to recruit a large number of new hands this year.

9.       Analyse – We must analyse the situation before we try to find a solution.

10.  Accountability – The higher the accountability, the higher the remuneration.

11.  Attitude – A positive attitude always helps you to remain happy.

12.  Put forth – You must be able to put forth your views clearly if you want to succeed in this profession.

13.  Calculate – It is necessary to take calculated risks in every business.

14.  Question – Nobody can question the personal integrity of Manmohan Singh.

15.  Dominate – The issue of rising prices dominated the proceedings of the meeting.

16.  Cultivate – If we want to be loved by others, we must cultivate good habits.

17.  Value – Those who do not value their time cannot rise in life.

18.  Complexities – It is very difficult to understand the complexities of life.

19.  Culture – All cultures can borrow something good from other cultures.

20.  Spectacular – The credit for the spectacular results goes to the entire workforce.

21.  Deliverance – Deliverance of the soul is not possible without overcoming the five major weaknesses.

22.  Regale – He is always regaling his friends with interesting stories.

23.  Travails – We should face the travails of life boldly.

24.  Patience – We must have the patience to wait for the results.

25.  Accede – The boss acceded to my request without much argument.

26.  Enormously – Your encouragement has helped me enormously to get over my difficulties.

27.  Bolster – Some coaching before the test will bolster your chances of success.

28.  Embark on – Always weigh the pros and cons carefully before embarking on any new project.

29.  Profusion – Profusion of ideas sometimes leads to confusion.

30.  Relentless – Relentless pursuit of our aim is bound to lead to success.

31.  Transpire – I do not know what transpired at the meeting of the Board of Directors.

32.  Precise – Precise evaluation of the results is essential before taking any new step.

33.  Priority – Business organisations give the greatest priority to profit.

34.  Witness – We are witnessing total confusion on the political scene in India these days.

35.  Creativity – Parents must encourage creativity among their children.

36.  Aspire – Aspire and achieve is the golden rule of success in life.

37.  Integral – Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India.

38.  Devise – The government must devise a way to keep the prices of essential goods under control.

39.  To blaze a new trail – Most people like to follow the beaten path. Very few have the courage to blaze a new trail.

40.  Bureaucratic – Bureaucratic red tape is an obstacle in the way of India’s progress.

41.  Concur – I find it difficult to concur with you on this issue.

42.  Retain – Good organisations always try to retain their efficient workers at any cost.

43.  Forecast – It is impossible for anybody to forecast the future events.

44.  Look for – I am looking for a better job than the one I have.

45.  Suitability – Most of the employers use a written test as a way of judging the suitability of candidates for jobs.

46.  Mandatory – It is mandatory for the students to come in uniform on the day of the function.

47.  Collaborate – Willingness to collaborate with colleagues is rated very highly by the employers.

48.  Dimensions – We should take into account all the dimensions of the problem before trying to solve it.

49.  Figure out – We must figure out the possible results of the decision before implementing it.

50.  Stand out – You must mention those qualities which make you stand out among the others in your resume.

51.  Look up – The situation on the price front is looking up as a result of the steps taken by the government.

52.  Turn up – Many candidates failed to turn up on the day of the interview.

53.  Follow up – It is not enough to issue orders. It is as important to follow them up.

54.  Drive – The government’s drive against the hoarders is beginning to show results.

55.  Talented – There are plenty of jobs for the really talented people.

56.  Indulge – It is not necessary to indulge in violence to make a protest.

57.  Land up – If you are not careful, you will soon land up in hot water.

58.  Career – Even a small mistake can mar your career permanently.

59.  Exhaustive – His speech displayed an exhaustive knowledge of the problems that the nation is facing.

60.  Highlight – You must highlight all the qualities which impress the employers in your resume.

61.  Constant – Constant vigilance is the price we have to pay for liberty.

Vocbulary Unit 10

Vocabulary Unit 10

1.      Vogue – Long shirts have again come into vogue.

2.      Reiterate – I must reiterate that indiscipline will not be tolerated.

3.      Aviation – Aviation has shortened distances and thus brought the world closer.

4.      Proposition – The introduction of e-ticketing is a win win proposition for all the parties.

5.      Prospective – Her prospective husband is a very nice man.

6.      Account for – Online sales constitute nearly half the sales of our organisation.

7.      Hefty – On festive occasions, all the shops give hefty discounts.

8.      Catch up – I tried hard to catch up with him but he proved to be too fast for me.

9.      Operate – I do not know how to operate this machine.

10.  Affiliate – Our college is no longer affiliated to the PTU.

11.  Implementation – The implementation of the new rule will benefit the Indian team.

12.  Commendable – He gave a commendable performance although he did not win the prize.

13.  Mechanism – The mechanism of this machine is beyond my comprehension.

14.  Board - I am going to board the same train as you but at Ambala.

15.  Facilitate – The installation of the Wi-Fi will facilitate access to the Internet.

16.  Eliminate – Proper insulation of wires nearly eliminates the risk of electrocution.

17.  Convenience – Our chief concern is the convenience of our patrons.

18.  Initiative – It was at the initiative of the principal that the new course was introduced.

19.  Compliant – This software is not adobe compliant.

20.  Shot in the arm – Your encouraging words gave me a shot in the arm.

21.  Haphazard – Haphazard growth is the cause of most of the problems in the urban areas.

22.  Precede – Night and day precede as well as succeed each other.

23.  Deployment – The deployment of the army is not a permanent solution to the problem.

24.  Prerequisite – The determination to succeed is a prerequisite of every success.

25.  Prior – Every selected candidate has to undergo a three month training prior to joining duty.

26.  Invader - India has become a permanent home to most of the foreign invaders.

27.  Obsolete – Many words used in the last century have become obsolete these days.

28.  Elite – Some privileges in every society are enjoyed only by the elite.

29.  Survive – Man has survived so far not by virtue of his superior strength but by virtue of his superior intelligence.

30.  Mutually – Our cooperation will be mutually beneficial to both of us.

31.  Evolve – If we are to believe Darwin, man continue to evolve beyond his present stage.

32.  Gradually ­– We are gradually moving towards our goal and will soon achieve it.

33.  Script - We use the Roman script to write English.

34.  Replace – We are soon going to replace our old TV with a new one.

35.  Overtake – Never overtake a vehicle in front of you from the right.

36.  Extend - The Punjabis are known for extending hospitality even to strangers.

37.  Hospitality – See 36.

38.  Attachment – I did not succeed in downloading the attachment sent by you in the e-mail.

39.  Virus – The attack of a virus can destroy the data in a computer.

40.  Recipient – The recipients of the prizes will have to come personally to get them.

41.  Suspicious – Nobody likes this man due to his suspicious nature.

42.  Contaminate - Chemicals discharged by industries are contaminating the water of the rivers.

43.  Hazardous – The law does not allow the employment of children in hazardous industries.

44.  Consumption – Consumption of liquor is not allowed in our hostel.

45.  Phase out – The old metres are being phased out by the electricity board.

46.  Abdicate – The king has abdicated throne in favour of his son.

47.  Imperative – It is imperative for us to work hard if we want to achieve success.

48.  Environmental - Environmental pollution is very harmful for human health.

49.  Regulate – The government must do something to regulate the prices of essential goods.

50.  Evidence – Destroying the evidence of a crime is also a crime.

51.  Diverse – Canada is a land of diverse cultures as people from many countries have settled there.

52.  Persistent – My persistent efforts to achieve my goal will definitely bear fruit one day.

Assignment No. 6

Assignment No. 6

Do as directed

1.      Fill in the blanks with suitable coordinating conjunctions:

                                I.            My father ……………….. my mother are teachers.

                              II.            My brother …………………. his wife is an engineer.

                            III.            ……………. John …………………..William are millionaires.

                            IV.            ……………… James ……………. Charles is a millionaire.

                              V.            Prices of pulses have increased immensely ………….. people still continue to buy them

                            VI.            He ………………his brother has won the prize. I do not know which of the two.

                          VII.            You must apologise for your behaviour……………… you will be fined heavily.

                        VIII.            He pursued his aim relentlessly …………………. was able to achieve it at last.

2.      Fill in the blanks with suitable subordinating conjunctions:

                                I.            I must not harm him ……………. he is my friend.

                              II.            I reached the station -------------- the train had departed.

                            III.            They will give you a big reward -------- you help them to solve the problem.

                            IV.            He wanted to know -------------- I would attend the meeting or not.

                              V.            Eighteen Punjabis, of --------------- eight are turbaned, have won the election to the Canadian Parliament.

                            VI.            The argument ------------------ he gave did not hold much water.

                          VII.            He ----------- plays the game according to the rules is the real winner.

3.       Combine the two sentences to make a complex sentence.

                                  I.            Will he come or not? I do not know it.

                                II.            Newton was a British scientist. He discovered the laws of gravity.

                              III.            I have constructed a new house. It has destabilised me financially.

                              IV.            You can crack this test. The condition is that you must work hard.

                                V.            He loves you. But I love you more.

                              VI.            Somebody pushed me into the pool. It must have been you.

                            VII.            He lives in a house. I do not know the house.

                          VIII.            You are not allowed to enter a foreign country -------------- you do not have a visa.

4.      Reframe the sentences after removing the dummy it.

                                I.            It is our duty to serve our motherland.

                              II.            It is true that the company is running into loss.

                            III.            It is not known to me whether he has booked his seat or not.

5.      Reframe the following sentences using dummy it.

                                I.            That there are thousands of homeless people in the city cannot be denied.

                              II.            Whether the president will attend the meeting or not is still uncertain.

                            III.            To err is human, to forgive divine.

                            IV.            Who will bell the cat is very difficult to decide.

6.      Change the following simple  sentences into complex ones:

                                I.            All religions believe in the brotherhood of man.

                              II.            His teachers gave him the right guidance.

                            III.            Kolokata is the biggest city of India.

7.      Change the following complex sentences into simple ones:

                                I.            The President did not show up at the function because he was ill.

                              II.            I do not like the way he treats his juniors.

                            III.            Men who are really great never claim that they are great.

8.      Use the appropriate tense of the verbs given in the brackets to fill in the blanks.

                                I.            The crops will be very good if it ------------ (rain) in time.

                              II.            If I had worked hard, I ------------- (succeed) in achieving my goal.

                            III.            He would have won the election if he -------------- (spend) a lot of money.

                            IV.            Wherever you may go, you ---------- (find) that human nature is the same.

                              V.            If he had enough money, he ----------------- (certainly help) me.

                            VI.            You would definitely succeed if you -------------- (work) hard enough.