IMPORTANT VOCABULARY PART -1 FOR TIMES SPARK EXAM

Important Vocabulary for Times Spark Exam

“fatal misjudgment“-disastrous/harmful wrong judgment;deadly misconception.
“Sabre-rattling”-the display or threat of military force.
“know like the back of hand”-to know someone or something very well.
“Quagmire”-an awkward, complex, or hazardous situation.
evangelical brutality-religious brutality,violence in the name of religion.
“extreme vetting“-make a careful and critical examination of something.
Quotidian dilemmas-daily,everyday problems.
agnostic and atheistic-a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God.
toast of Indian sport-honour of the sport.
Patriarchal-relating to or denoting a system of society or government controlled my men.
“great relationship”-good relationship
Camaraderie-mutual trust & friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
“report talk“-conversation of voices raised or attention demanded.
“rapport talk“-unobtrusive, peaceful exchange, without bells and whistles.
‘epidemiological transition’- a phase of development witnessed by a sudden and stark increase in population growth rates.
`pleasure equals more taxes‘-happiness/profit in charging more taxes.
detonation-the action of causing a bomb or explosive device to explode.
“agendas -a list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting.
 propaganda“-information, especially of a biased or misleading nature,used to promote a political cause or point of view.
“barbaric“-savagely cruel,brutal.
"mythistorian“-History mixed with myth; a mythologized version of history.
Bequeathed-leave,will
Unequivocal-leaving no doubt,unmistakable.
temerity-excessive confidence or boldness.
Misdemeanour-wrongdoing,crime.
Nurture-care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing.
Bedridden-confined to bed by sickness or old age
Emphatically-clearly ,without doubt.
Crusading-lead or take part in a vigorous campaign for social, political,or religious change.
Annulled-declare invalid.
Ruin-damage,destroy.
Bash-event.
Take on-become very upset,especially needlessly.
Relent-become less severe or intense;ease.
Incessantly-without interruption,constantly.
Fingers crossed- to wish for luck.
Ambushed-attack by surprise.
Aberration-deviation,divergence,mistake.
Thrashed-hit or move in a violent way.
Hurrah- used to express joy.
Rebel-revolutionary,in opposition.
Impending-be about to happen.
Troop-come together in a large number.
Intervention-interference.
Consummation-finalised.
Fired up-to motivate someone.
Discretion-option,judgement,the freedom to decide what
should be done in a particular situation.
Resuscitate-revive from unconsciousness or apparent death.
Incontinence-lack of voluntary control over urination or defecation.
Fulcrum-a thing that plays a central role or essential role in any activity or situation.
Astonishingly-extremely surprising or imperessing.
Sprightly-(especially of an older person)lively.
Frail-(of person ) a weak and delicate;a woman.
Fuss-disturbance,worry,take pains.
Futile-incapable of producing any useful result,pointless.
Patchy-inadequate,lacking,insufficient.
Abysmal-extremely bad,appalling.
Explicitly-in a clear and detailed manner.
Palliative-camative,soothing,painkiller.
Ulterior-intentionally hidden.
Coherent-clear,visible.
Spell out-informal to say or explain something very clearly.
Provocations-action or speech that makes someone angry,
especially deliberately.
Succumb-die from the effect of a disease or injury,captulate
Gouging-measure,calculate,determine.
Affirmative- expressing agreement with or consent to a statement or request; yes.
Robust-strong,vigorous.
Anaemic-suffering from anaemia.
Sobering- make or become more serious, sensible, and solemn.
Paradigm-a typical example or pattern of something; a pattern or model.
Stalking- related to harassment and intimidation.
Soared-increase rapidly above the usual level.
Bellicose-demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.
to wipe out--destroy completely.
Vicinity-locality,territory,domain.
Ammunition-the material fired, scattered, dropped or detonated from any weapon.
Rhetoric-the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing which is often regarded as lacking in sincerity or meaningful content.
Sanctions-a threatening penalty for disobeying a law or rule.
Abandon-give up compelety.

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