Tuesday, September 14, 2010

English Vocabulary (Wrong words !!)

Annul – verb
To invalidate something

Anecdote – noun
A funny or interesting short story about a person or situation

Insolence –noun
A rude and arrogant lack of respect

Churlish – adjective
Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way

Irate – adjective
Feeling or characterized by great anger

Efficacy – noun
The ability to produce a desired or intended result

Dastardly – adjective
Wicked and cruel

Pummel – verb
Strike repeatedly, typically with the fists

Perspicacity – adjective, noun
Having a ready insight into and understanding of things

Quell – verb
Put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force

Chagrin – noun
Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated

Assiduously – verb
Showing great care and perseverance

Maliciously – adverb
Characterized by malice; intending or intended to do harm

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