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.