English Vocab

Egoist

Selfish, Self centered

Egotist

a self-seeker

altruist

Selfless, Helpful

misanthrope

Dislike humankind, avoid society

misogamist

marriage hater

ascetic

severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.

Altercation

a noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public.

Pedagogy

Art and Science of Teaching

Pedagogue

Teacher, Educator

paedodontist (or pedodontist)

Dentist for children

pediatrician

Children's' & Adolescent's' Doctor

Obstetrician

specialist who delivers babies and cares for mothers

Geriatrician

specialist who treats old people

Dolorous

sorrowful; mournful; full of grief

Impecunious

Having little or no money; poor

Innocuous

Harmless

Cadaverous

Resembling a corpse; very pale, thin, or gaunt

Bibulous

Fond of liquor; addicted to drinking

Gallant

Brave, courageous, or courteous, especially toward women.

teetotaler

does not drink alcohol

graphologist

Handwriting expert

Entomologist

Insect expert

Philologist

Lover of words

Inveterate

Habitual

Pathological

 

Diseased; forced by an irresistible compulsion.

unscrupulous; Unconscionable

No morals, principles ; without a conscience

Egregious

glaringly bad

Disparage

belittle or play down an achievement

Equivocate

To talk in such a way as to be vague and misleading.

Adulate

To flatter fulsomely or worship excessively.

Obviate

To make unnecessary or do away with.

Condone

Overlook, accept

Laconic

using few words to mean much.

Vehement

Showing strong feeling

Cacographist

bad at spelling

Garrulous

talkative

Credulous

A person who can be trusted/believed

Accredition

Official belief settled by the govt. or some institution

Benediction

Say good words, bless

Malediction

Magical phrase to cause evil, curse

Edict

Official Order

Indictment

Formal accusation

Lithograph

Written on stone

Epigraph

Written in the beginning of some textual piece to give an idea

Abate

Reduce or lessen

Ambivalent

Mixed or uncertain feelings

Acrimonious

Bitter or harsh in tone

Ameliorate

Improve

Anomaly

Unusual, Abnormal

Arduous

Extremely difficult

Astute

Clever

Amiable

Friendly, Pleasant

Polyglot

Someone who speaks a lot of languages

Extempore

A speech without preparation

Belligerent

Hostile, Ready to fight, Aggressive

Bombastic

Showy words, Pretentious

Banal

Boring, Lacks originality

Beguile

To deceive cleverly

Boisterous

Noisy, Cheerful, Energetic

Burgeon

Increase/ Grow rapidly

Brazen

Bold, Without shame

Benign

Gentle, Harmless

Perilous

Dangerous

Impeccable

faultless

Brusque

Abrupt, rude in speech

Burly

Big and Strong

Blithe

Carefree, Cheerful

Bask

Enjoy praise, warmth

Bridle

Control/Restrain

Vindicate

Free from Allegation

Charlatan

a person who makes false claims of having knowledge or skills to deceive

Recluse

a person who likes to lead a secluded life

Epicure

Person who enjoys high quality food and drink

Libertine

One without moral restraint, leads an immoral life

Indolent

doesn’t like working