1)Perk /ˈpərk/ (v.)
intransitive verb
1.
a : to thrust up the head, stretch out the neck, or carry the body in a bold or insolent manner
b : to stick up or out jauntily
2.
: to gain in vigor or cheerfulness especially after a period of weakness or depression —usually used with up <he's perked up noticeably>
transitive verb
3.
: to make smart or spruce in appearance : freshen, improve —often used with up
4.
: to thrust up quickly or impudently
Ex:
The salary's not great, but the perks make up for it.
2)Pristine /ˈpris-ˌtēn/ (adj.)
1.in perfect condition
2. completely clean, fresh, neat, etc.
3.not changed by people
4.left in its natural state
Ex:
My office is a mess but her office is always pristine.
3)Inauguration /-ˌnȯ-gyə-ˈrā-shən, -gə-/ (n.)
1. an act of inaugurating; especially : a ceremonial induction into office
Ex:
The pomp and circumstance of a presidential inauguration.
4)Abdicate /ˈab-di-ˌkāt/ (v.)
1.to leave the position of being a king or queen
2. to relinquish (as sovereign power) formally
Ex:
The king abdicated the throne.
The king abdicated the throne.
5)Assembly /ə-ˈsem-blē/ (n.)
1.the act of connecting together the parts of something (such as a machine) : the act of assembling something
2.a group of people who make and change laws for a government or organization
3.a group of people who have gathered together
Ex:
The parts are made in this factory and then shipped to another country for assembly.
The parts are made in this factory and then shipped to another country for assembly.
6)Enlist /in-ˈlist, en-/ (v.)
1.to get the support and help of (someone or something)
2.to get (help, support, sympathy, etc.) from someone
3.to sign up (a person) for duty in the army, navy, etc.
Ex:
We enlisted the services of a professional.
7)Circulate /ˈsər-kyə-ˌlāt/ (v.)
1.to move without stopping though a system, place, etc.
2.to go or spread from one person or place to another
3.to cause (something) to go or spread from one person or place to another
Ex:
A pump circulates the water through the filter.
A pump circulates the water through the filter.
8)Vigilant /ˈvi-jə-lənt/ (adj.)
1.carefully noticing problems or signs of danger
Ex:
They were vigilant about protecting their children.
9)Improvise /ˈim-prə-ˌvīz also ˌim-prə-ˈ/ (v.)
1. to speak or perform without preparation
2. to make or create (something) by using whatever is available
Ex:
He had to improvise his opening speech when he forgot his notes.
10)Copycat /-ˌkat/ ( noun, often attributive )
1.a person who does the same thing as someone else : a person who adopts the behavior, style, etc., of someone else
2.something that is very similar to another thing
Ex:
She called me a copycat for wearing the same dress.
11)Mangle /ˈmaŋ-gəl/ (transitive verb )
1.to injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing <people … mangled by sharks — V. G. Heiser>
2. to spoil, injure, or make incoherent especially through ineptitude <a story mangled beyond recognition>
Ex:
Instead they must mangle text in new ways when attackers figure out how to cope with existing distortions.
12)Mentor /ˈmen-ˌtȯr, -tər/ (n.)
1.
capitalized : a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus
2.
a : a trusted counselor or guide
b : tutor, coach
Ex:
We volunteer as mentors to disadvantaged children.
13)Parlay /ˈpär-ˌlā, -lē/ (transitive verb )
1. to bet in a parlay
2.
a : to exploit successfully
Ex:
Other supermodels who became internationally famous have been able to parlay their celebrity into brands.
14)Mogul /ˈmō-(ˌ)gəl/ (n.)
1.also mo·ghul or mu·ghal \ˈmü-\ capitalized : an Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin; especially : great mogul
2.a great personage : magnate
Ex:
The real estate mogul has a track record of underwriting high-flying dreams.
15)Propel /prə-ˈpel/ (transitive verb )
1.to push or drive (someone or something) forward or in a particular direction
Ex:
He grabbed him and propelled him through the door.
16)Nurture /ˈnər-chər/ (n.)
1. training, upbringing
2.something that nourishes : food
3.the sum of the environmental factors influencing the behavior and traits expressed by an organism
Ex:
Members of the family helped in the nurture of the baby.
17)Embolden /im-ˈbōl-dən/ (transitive verb)
1.to make (someone) more confident
Ex:
His poor showing in his first swim meet just emboldened him to train even harder.
18)Seismic /ˈsīz-mik, ˈsīs-/ (adj.)
1.of, subject to, or caused by an earthquake; also : of or relating to an earth vibration caused by something else (as an explosion or the impact of a meteorite)
2.of or relating to a vibration on a celestial body (as the moon) comparable to a seismic event on earth
3.having a strong or widespread impact : earthshaking <seismic social changes>
Ex:
Seismic social changes have occurred.
19)Far-reaching /ˈfär-ˌrē-chiŋ/ (adj.)
1.affecting many people or things : having a wide range or influence
Ex:
These far-reaching effects illustrate the profound impact air pollution can have on the land.
20)Literally /ˈli-tə-rə-lē/ (adv.)
1.in a literal sense or manner : actually <took the remark literally> <was literally insane>
2.in effect : virtually <will literally turn the world upside down to combat cruelty or injustice — Norman Cousins>
Ex:
Many words can be used both literally and figuratively.
21)Thrust /ˈthrəst/ (v.)
1.to push (someone or something) with force
2.to cause (something sharp) to enter or go through something else by pushing
3.to make a sudden, strong, forward movement at someone or something with a weapon
Ex:
The doctor thrust the needle into the patient's arm.
22)Converge /kən-ˈvərj/ (v.)
1.to move toward one point and join together : to come together and meet
2.to meet or come together to form a crowd or group
3.to come together and have one interest, purpose, or goal
Ex:
Economic forces converged to bring the country out of a recession.
23)Desperate /ˈdes-p(ə-)rət, -pərt/ (adj.)
1.very sad and upset because of having little or no hope : feeling or showing despair
2.very bad or difficult to deal with
3.done with all of your strength or energy and with little hope of succeeding
Ex:
We could hear their desperate cries for help
24)Hamper /ˈham-pər/ (transitive verb )
1.to slow the movement, progress, or action of (someone or something)
Ex:
Construction is hampering traffic on the highway.
25)Debris /də-ˈbrē/ (n.)
1.the pieces that are left after something has been destroyed
2.things (such as broken pieces and old objects) that are lying where they fell or that have been left somewhere because they are not wanted
Ex:
After the earthquake, rescuers began digging through the debris in search of survivors.
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