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1)Corking /ˈkȯr-kiŋ/ ( adjective or adverb)

1.extremely fine —often used as an intensive especially before good<had a corking good time>

Ex:

In this case, there may be no alternative, and corking the contaminated needle may be necessary.

2)Surgical  /ˈsər-ji-kəl/ (adj.)

1.a :  of or relating to surgeons or surgery <surgical skills>

   b :  used in or in connection with surgery <surgical gauze>

   c:  following or resulting from surgery <surgical fevers>

2.characteristic of or resembling surgery or a surgeon especially in control or incisiveness <surgical precision>

Ex:

The work was done with surgical precision.

3)Strip /ˈstrip/ (v.)

1.a :  to remove clothing, covering, or surface matter from

   b:  to deprive of possessions

   c:  to divest of honors, privileges, or functions

2.a :  to remove extraneous or superficial matter from <a prose style stripped to the bones>

   b:  to remove furniture, equipment, or accessories from <strip a ship for action>

3.to make bare or clear (as by cutting or grazing)

4.  to finish a milking of by pressing the last available milk from the teats <strip a cow>

5.a :  to remove cured leaves from the stalks of (tobacco)

   b:  to remove the midrib from (tobacco leaves)

6.to tear or damage the thread of (a separable part or fitting)

7.to separate (components) from a mixture or solution

8.to press eggs or milt out of (a fish)

9.to remove (a subcutaneous vein) by means of a surgical instrument

Ex:

He stripped himself down to his underwear.

4)Snobbery /ˈsnä-b(ə-)rē/ (n.)

1.snobbish conduct or character :  snobbishness

2.an instance of snobbery

Ex:

The snobbery of some wine connoisseurs.

5)Moisten /ˈmȯi-s^ən/ (v.)

1. to make (something) slightly wet : to make (something) moist

2. to become slightly wet

Ex:

Corn syrup can be used to moisten and flavor baked foods.

6)Pervert \pər-ˈvərt\ ( transitive verb )

1.to change (something good) so that it is no longer what it was or should be

2.to cause (a person or a person's mind) to become immoral or not normal

Ex:
They perverted the truth to help further their careers.

7)Unveil /ˌən-ˈvāl/ (v.)

1. to show or reveal (something) to others for the first time

2. to remove a cover from (something) so that people can see it

Ex:

The developer unveiled plans for a new housing complex.

8)Align /ə-ˈlīn/ (v.)

1. to arrange things so that they form a line or are in proper position

2. to change (something) so that it agrees with or matches something else

3. to join a group that is supporting or opposing something

Ex:

He aligned the two holes so he could put the screw through them.

9)Formula /ˈfȯr-myə-lə/ (n.)

1.a:  a set form of words for use in a ceremony or ritual

   b:  a conventionalized statement intended to express some fundamental truth or principle especially as a basis for negotiation or action

2.a (1) :  recipe (2) :  prescription

   b:  a milk mixture or substitute for feeding an infant

3.a :  a general fact, rule, or principle expressed in usually mathematical symbols

   b:  a symbolic expression of the chemical composition or constitution of a substance

   c:  a group of symbols (as letters and numbers) associated to express facts or data (as the number and kinds of teeth in the jaw) concisely

   d:  a combination of signs in a logical calculus

4.a customary or set form or method allowing little room for originality

Ex:

His investment strategy is based on a simple formula.

10)Mafia /ˈmä-fē-ə, ˈma-/ (n.)

1.a:  a secret criminal society of Sicily or Italy

   b:  a similarly conceived criminal organization in the United States; also:  a similar organization elsewhere <the Japanese Mafia>

   c:  a criminal organization associated with a particular traffic <the cocaine Mafia>

2.often not capitalized:  a group of people likened to the Mafia; especially:  a group of people of similar interests or backgrounds prominent in a particular field or enterprise :  clique

11)Crony /ˈkrō-nē/ (n.)

1.a close friend especially of long standing :  pal

Ex:

The mayor rewarded his cronies with high-paying jobs after he was elected.

12)Ensue /in-ˈsü, en-/ (v.)

1. to come at a later time : to happen as a result

Ex:

When you start stargazing with a telescope, two experiences typically ensue .

13)Score /ˈskȯr/ (n.)

1. the number of points, goals, runs, etc., that each player or team has in a game or contest

2. the number of points that someone gets for correct answers on a test, exam, etc.

3. a document showing all the notes of a piece of music

Ex:

The film's score is by a famous composer.

14)Cakewalk /ˈkāk-ˌwȯk/ (n.)

1.a black American entertainment having a cake as prize for the most accomplished steps and figures in walking

2.a stage dance developed from walking steps and figures typically involving a high prance with backward tilt

3.a :  a one-sided contest

   b:  an easy task

Ex:

She expected the election to be a cakewalk.

15)Sidekick /ˈsīd-ˌkik/ (n.)

1.a person closely associated with another as a subordinate or partner

Ex:

Some actors seem destined to play the quirky sidekick.

16)Cargo /ˈkär-(ˌ)gō/ (n.)

1.the goods or merchandise conveyed in a ship, airplane, or vehicle :  freight

Ex:

The ship was carrying a cargo of crude oil.

17)Hug /ˈhəg/ (transitive verb)

1.to press tightly especially in the arms

2.a :  congratulate

   b:  to hold fast :  cherish<hugged his miseries like a sulky child — John Buchan>

3.to stay close to <the road hugs the river>

Ex:

We hugged briefly, and then it was time to say goodbye.

18)Maid \ˈmād\ (n.)

1.a female servant; especially : a woman or girl who does cleaning work in a house or hotel

2.a girl or woman who is not married

Ex:
She hired a maid to do the cleaning.

19)Repudiate \ri-ˈpyü-dē-ˌāt\ (transitive verb )

1.to refuse to accept or support (something) : to reject (something or someone)

2.to say or show that (something) is not true

Ex:
She says she has evidence which repudiates the allegations.

20)Contractor /1 usuallyˈkän-ˌtrak-tər, 2 usually kən-ˈ/ (n.)

1.one that contracts or is party to a contract: as

   a:  one that contracts to perform work or provide supplies

   b:  one that contracts to erect buildings

2.something (as a muscle) that contracts or shortens

Ex:

They hired a contractor to remodel the kitchen.

21)Fume /ˈfyüm/ (n.)

1.a:  a smoke, vapor, or gas especially when irritating or offensive <engine exhaust fumes>

   b:  an often noxious suspension of particles in a gas (as air)

2.something (as an emotion) that impairs one's reasoning <sometimes his head gets a little hot with the fumes of patriotism — Matthew Arnold>

3.a state of excited irritation or anger —usually used in the phrase in a fume

Ex:

We had a high-efficiency fume  incinerator on plant emissions.

22)Tap /ˈtap/ (n.)

1.a :  a plug for a hole (as in a cask) :  spigot

   b:  a device consisting of a spout and valve attached to the end of a pipe to control the flow of a fluid :  faucet

2.a:  a liquor drawn through a tap

   b:  the procedure of removing fluid (as from a body cavity)

3.a tool for forming an internal screw thread

4.an intermediate point in an electric circuit where a connection may be made

Ex:
If the bottoms of the shells puff up, tap down lightly with your fingers as often as necessary.

23)Surveillance /sər-ˈvā-lən(t)s also -ˈvāl-yən(t)s or -ˈvā-ən(t)s/ (n.)

1.close watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective); also:  supervision

Ex:

The bank robbery was recorded by surveillance video cameras.

24)Titan /ˈtī-t^ən/ (n.)

1.capitalized:  any of a family of giants in Greek mythology born of Uranus and Gaea and ruling the earth until overthrown by the Olympian gods

2.one that is gigantic in size or power :  one that stands out for greatness of achievement

Ex:

This newest ocean liner is a true titan of the sea.

25)Journalism  /ˈjər-nə-ˌli-zəm/ (n.)

1.a :  the collection and editing of news for presentation through the media

   b:  the public press

   c:  an academic study concerned with the collection and editing of news or the management of a news medium

2.a:  writing designed for publication in a newspaper or magazine

   b:  writing characterized by a direct presentation of facts or description of events without an attempt at interpretation

   c:  writing designed to appeal to current popular taste or public interest

Ex:

She plans to major in journalism when she goes to college.