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Vocab 3


1.       Afflatus: Inspiration
It was afflatus that made Buddha travel far and wide to preach.
S: Divine relation

2.       Affirm: To confirm, To state something as true
The suspect affirmed (that) he had been at home all evening.

3.       Afforest: Convert into forest
The government plans to increase the land under forest cover by 5% from its afforestation programs.
A: Deforest, Denude

4.       Affray: Fight in a public place
The policeman was killed in the affray, while hundreds of people only watched and walked away.
S: Battle, Conflict, Fight
A: Tranquility, Peace, Calm

5.       Affront: To insult
I was most affronted by his comments.
S: Provoke, Humiliate
A: Placate, Please

6.       Agape: With the mouth open, especially showing surprise or shock.
We watched, our mouths agape in excitement.

7.       Agile: Able to think quickly and clearly
For a man of 60, he has a remarkably agile mind.
S: Nimble, Alert
A: Lethargic, Lazy, Slow

8.       Agnostic: One who believes that it is impossible to know if God exists.
All agnostics are not bad persons.

9.       Alacrity: Eager willingness
The student respondent to his teacher’s instruction with alacrity.

10.   Albeit: Although
The evening was very pleasant, albeit a little quiet.

11.   Allay:  To calm
Knowledge, if properly used, can allay blind fears.
S: Soothe, Pacify
A: Agitate, Kindle

12.   Allegory: A story in which people, things have a symbolic meaning.
The hare and the tortoise is a popular allegory, depicting consistency and persistence.

13.   Alleviate: To lessen or relieve
His brother’s presence helped to alleviate the sorrow caused by his mother’s demise.
S: Pacify, Soothe

14.   Allocate: To set apart for a specific purpose.
The finance minister has allocated as much as 50% of budget funds for defence this year.

15.   Altercation: An angry or heated argument.
The crowd gathered to watch the altercation between the man and his wife.
S: Controversy, Quarrel, Dispute, Wrangle
A: Harmony, Peace

Compiled By: Chaudhary Amit V.
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