Aman Sir English Vocabulary Lecture

This set contains vocabulary terms, definitions, and usage notes based on the English lecture by Aman Sir.

Berserk

Out of control with high emotions; wild.

Deplorable

Very bad and unacceptable; behavior or conditions that are highly offensive or deserving of condemnation.

Pugnacious

Ready to fight or to argue very forcefully; having an aggressive or argumentative nature.

Overstrung

Extremely nervous or stressed when describing a person.

Consort

A partner or associate with whom one shares something, such as a companion or spouse.

Acquiesce

To accept something reluctantly but without protest; to comply or concur quietly.

Mellifluous

A sound that is sweet, smooth, and pleasant to hear.

Respite

A short period of rest, relief, or delay from something difficult or unpleasant.

Garnish

To enhance or improve, especially in a decorative way, particularly applied to food.

Fallacy

An idea or belief that is false but which many people think is true.

Beseech

To ask someone for something in an urgent and sincere way; to beg or implore.

Miraculous

Astounding in a way that suggests a miracle; incredible or marvelous.

Cherish

To treasure or deeply care for something; to hold dear.

Immense

Refers to something that is extremely large, vast, or great in size, amount, or degree.

Obstinate

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action.

Dodge

To manage to avoid being caught; to elude or baffle.

Evoke

To bring a feeling, a memory, or an image into your mind.

Grotesque

Extremely ugly and strange; appearing distorted or bizarre.

Affiliated

Formally associated with a group or organization.

Derogatory

Conveying a poor opinion of something or someone; insulting or disparaging.

Carcass

The dead body of an animal, especially after it has been slaughtered or decayed.

Regime

A system or form of government, often one that is authoritarian or controlling.

Iota

A very small amount or an extremely tiny quantity of something.

Rejuvenate

To make someone look or feel young and energetic again; to revitalize.

Slack

Lack of activity, lazy, or careless; negligent.

Munch

To chew or crunch on food, often in a continuous way.

Debilitate

To weaken or impair the strength or ability of someone or something.

Brat

A child who behaves badly, is spoiled, or is difficult to manage.

Shimmer

To shine with a flickering or wavering light; to sparkle.

Leverage

The power to influence people and get the results you want; an advantage used for a specific outcome.

Abstain

To limit oneself from doing or enjoying something; to refrain or forgo.

Humdrum

Without excitement or variety; boring and monotonous.

Harass

To constantly bother or attack; to persecute or annoy.

Toxic

Something poisonous, harmful, or noxious.

Tremble

To shake uncontrollably, usually from fear or excitement.

Crux

The most important or central point of an issue, problem, or situation.

Paramount

Of the greatest concern; higher in rank or authority, and more important than anything else.

Repulse

To drive back or repel an attack; also to cause disgust or rejection.

Bully

A person who torments or intimidates a weaker person.

Forsake

To give up, abandon, or desert.

Tendency

Frequently having the inclination or propensity to do something.

Decency

Behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality, ethics, or good manners.

Transmit

To cause something to pass from one person or place to another; to convey or transfer.

Numerous

A large quantity of something; abundant or plentiful.

Chaos

A state of confusion or complete disorder.

Testify

To state what you witnessed or provide evidence to the court; to assert or affirm.

Breakthrough

A sudden discovery or overcoming of an obstacle; major progress.

Bang

To strike or hit something with a loud noise, or to make a sudden, loud sound.