13.06.2008

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ADJUTANT:
■ noun
a military officer acting as an administrative assistant to a senior officer.
a large black-and-white stork with a massive bill and a bare head and neck, found in India and SE Asia. [Genus Leptoptilos: two species.]
adjutancy noun

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ADJURATION:
■ verb
▶ solemnly urge (someone) to do something.

adjuration noun
adjuratory adjective

(Eg) The peace rally was organized to adjure the US government to end the war in Iraq.

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ADROIT:

■ adjective
▶ clever or skillful.

adroitly adverb
adroitness noun

(Eg) Roger federer is adroit in serving the ace.

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ADVENT:
■ noun
the arrival of a notable person or thing.
(Advent) Christian Theology the coming or second coming of Christ.
▶the first season of the Church year, leading up to Christmas and including the four preceding Sundays.

(Eg) The advent of the TATA's nano car would allow middle class families to own a car.

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ADJOURN:
■ verb
break off (a meeting) with the intention of resuming it later.
postpone (a resolution or sentence).

adjournment noun

(Eg) The delegates moved out as the meeting was adjourned for an hour.

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ADVERSARY:
■ noun
▶ One who is turned against another or others with a design to oppose or resist them;
a member of an opposing or hostile party;
▶ an opponent;
▶ an antagonist;
▶ an enemy; a foe.
(Eg) Satan is considered as an adversary by anyone who believes in God.

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AFFIDAVIT:
■ noun
▶ a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.


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AFFINITY:

■ noun (plural affinities)
a spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy. ▶a close relationship based on a common origin or structure.
▶relationship by marriage.
chiefly Biochemistry the degree to which a substance tends to combine with another.

(Eg) They have a strong affinity towards Yoga and meditation.

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AFFLICTION:

■ noun
▶ A cause of great suffering and distress

(Eg) The sudden death of princess Diana sent the people of Britan into a state of affliction.

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AGILITY:
■ noun
▶ able to move quickly and easily.

agilely adverb
agile adjective

(Eg). Cheetahs are known for its agility

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