Saturday, 20 August 2016

DAILY VOCABULARY DOSE (DVD) 20th August 2016

1. Grit- I). small loose particles of stone or sand ;
       II).   Strength of character
2. Impoverish - make a person or area poor
3. Accoutrements- additional item of dress or equipment
4. Cognisance- knowledge or awareness
5. Rapporteur- a person who is appointed by an organization to report on the proceedings of its meetings
6. Speculation- I). the forming of theory or evidence without evidence
                            II). Investment in stocks, property etc. in hope of gain but with the risk of loss
7. Debenture- a long term security yielding a fixed rate of interest, issued by a company and secured by assets.
8. Stipulate- demand or specify (a requirement) typically as a part of an agreement.
9. Illustrious- well known, respected and admired for a past achievement
10. Rousing- I). exciting
                      II). Stirring a liquid (usually bear)
11. Candidly-I). frank, outspoken
                      II).  Free from reservation
12. Frenzy- A state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior
13. Triumph- A great victory or achievement
14. Clinch- I). confirm or settle (a contract or bargain)
                 II).   A knot used to fasten ropes
15. Oblivious- not aware or concerned about what is happening around
16. Folly- lack of good sense, foolishness


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