7th list of synonyms for English Entry Test

02-08-2011

1.     Desiccate = Dehydrate

a.     Deracinate = eradicate = destroy = demolish = remove = uproot = destruction = extirpate = null and void

b.     Deuce =

1.     Dice

2.     Expression of annoyance

3.     Draw

2.     Devious = non-serious = insincere = crafty = deceitful

a.     Diaspora = Dispersion

3.     Diligence = Assiduous = Arduous = Bookish = Laborious = Scholarly = erudition علم و حکمت

a.     Diocese = Bishop

·   Priest – Father of the Church

·   Bishop – Father of the Cathedral

·   Archbishop – Father of the Country

·   Pope – Father of the World

·   Encyclo – Letter by pope

·   Benefice = چندا = pay

·   Ecelestical – people related / dedicated to church

4.     Discourse = Dialogue

a.     Diptych = Plane of picture.

5.     Discrepancy = Conflict

a.     Discretion = freedom of choice

b.     Dissension = argument leading to fight.

c.     Diva = pre-Madonna = female singer

6.     Disdain = abominate = abhor = vile = ugly = loath some = aversion = contempt = despise = despicate

a.     Dissent = Disagree = rabble = maverick = heretic = extremist = apostate (see number 4 of list 6)

7.     Dissenter = Heretic (see above)

8.     Divulge = confide = docent = expose = confess

a.     Dulcet = Melodious

9.     Docent = guide = guru

a.     Dote = Fondness

b.     Edda = Collection of Greek stories.

·   nymph = پری

10.   Downy = Feathery = Fluffy

11.   Emblazon = Adorn = Decorate = Embellish = ornament = garnish

a.     Implant = inculcate = instil = absorb = assimilate

12.   Dunce = Stupid (see numbers 6c and 14 of list 5)

13.   Droll = Comical = Farcical

a.     Birdbrain = stupid

14.   Elicit = Excite = Effervescent = Evoke

a.     El Dorado = city of South America = Fabulous city = rich city

15.   Elucidate = Enlighten

16.   Elusive = Difficult to remember = Hard to catch = ambiguous

a.     Carve = Engrave

17.   Emboss = imprint

18.   Empathy = understanding = friendship

19.   Diorama = Show case

a.     Studious = Assiduous = Diligent = Hard working = Laborious

20.   Discombobulate = confuse

a.     Predilection = propensity = proclivity = preferences = natural inclination.

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