Intentional – ih n t eh n sh n ax l To do on purpose His behaviour was intentional Definition adjective done with intention or on...

Perambulate – p ax r ae m b y uw l ey t To walk in a leisurely way Anne perambulated the park Definition verb (used with object), to walk...

Attenuate –ax t eh n y uw ey t Reduce the force or effect Let Peter attenuate the signal. Definition verb (used with object) to weaken or...

panorama – p ae n ax r a m ax An unbroken view of the whole surrounding area The Shard gives a wonderful panorama of London Definition...

pentathlon – p eh n t ae th l ax n An athletic event comprising of five events including fencing, shooting, swimming, horse riding and...

Exhilarate – ih g z ih l ax r ey t Make someone feel elated The children were exhilarated on seeing the sea Definition verb to enliven;...

Hinterland – h ih n t ax l ae n d The uncharted land beyond the coast The goods arrived from the hinterland Definition noun The remote or...

Impregnable – ih m p r eh g n ax b ax l unable to be broken into The castle was impregnable. Definition adjective strong enough to resist...

Colloquial – k aw l ow k w iy ax l used in ordinary conversation I speak the colloquial and everyday English. Definition adjective...

Docile – d ow s ay l read to accept control - submissive The horse was very docile. Definition adjective easily managed or handled;...

gamut – g ae m ax t the complete scope of something The whole gamut of physics was laid before him. Definition noun the entire scale or...

paradigm – p ae r ax d ay m a pattern of something There is a new paradigm of art this year Definition noun Grammar. 1. a set of forms...

Word of the Day - inordinate inordinate – ih n ao d ih n ax t unusually large He had an inordinate amount of toys Definition adjective...

capitulate – k ax p ih ch uh l ey t Stop resisting an opponent The army had to capitulate to the enemy. Definition verb (used without...

emigrate – eh m ih g r ey t To leave one’s own country and to settle permanently in another She emigrated to Australia Definition verb...

snivel – s n ih v ax l To cry or weep in a feeble way She snivelled at the thought of leaving Definition verb (used without object to...

impeccable – ih m p eh k ax b ax l in accordance with the highest standards of propriety His behaviour was impeccable. Definition...

accident – ae k s ih d ax n t An unfortunate unexpected incident resulting in damage. He had an accident in the factory. Definition noun...

homage – h oh m ih jh A special honour shown publicly. The soldiers paid homage to their commander. Definition noun respect or reverence...

capricious – k ax p r ih sh ax s Given to sudden changes in mood His capricious nature upset many people. Definition adjective subject...