Dictionary of Formal Words: Vocabulary Building

By Manik Joshi

2600 Useful Formal Words and Their Meanings

Formal words are used in the official language. These words are used in ‘official’ or formal writing. In this book, you will study and learn useful formal words, the names of parts of speech they belong to and their meanings. || Sample This:

Formal Words -- A

01 -- abandonment [n.] -- (a). the act of leaving a person, place or thing without intending to return | (b). the act of giving up a practice, a course of action or a way of thinking completely and permanently [synonyms: desertion, forsaking]
02 -- abate [v.] -- to become less strong or widespread; to make something less strong or widespread. [synonyms: decline, subside]
03 -- abhorrence [n.] -- a feeling of strong hate for a way of thinking or behaving for moral reasons [synonyms: detestation, disgust, hatred, loathing, repugnance]
04 -- abstemious [adj.] -- not allowing yourself to indulge too much in enjoyable activities such as eating food or drinking alcohol [synonym: ascetic]
05 -- abstraction [n.] -- (a). a general idea or quality rather than a real person, object, event or situation | (b). the state of thinking deeply about sth and lacking concentration or not paying attention to what is happening around one. [synonyms: absentmindedness, inattentiveness, distractedness]
06 -- abstruse [adj.] -- complicated and difficult to understand especially when it could be explained in an easier way [synonyms: perplexing, puzzling]
07 -- abut [v.] -- (of an area of land or a building) to be next to sth or to have a common boundary with the side of sth [synonym: adjoin]
08 -- abyss [n.] -- (a). a very deep wide crack or opening in the ground
09 -- acclamation [n.] -- loud, noisy and enthusiastic approval or welcome [synonyms: approbation, commendation]
10 -- ache [v.] -- (b). to have a strong desire for sb/sth or to do sth
11 -- acme [n.] -- the highest point or stage of development, achievement or the most excellent example of sth [synonyms: peak, summit, zenith]
12 -- acolyte [n.] -- a person who attends, follows and helps a leader
13 -- aesthete [n.] -- a person who has a love, understanding, sensitivity and appreciation of works of art and beautiful things
14 -- affecting [adj.] -- producing strong feelings of distress, pity, regret, sorrow, or sympathy, etc.
15 -- aged [adj.] -- very old; grown old [synonym: matured]
16 -- aggrandize [v.] -- to increase power, wealth, importance or status of a person or country [synonyms: enhance, extend]
17 -- airy [adj.] -- (a). showing no worry about sth or not treating sth as serious | (b). -- not serious or practical
18 -- akin [adj.] -- (a). having some of the essential same qualities [synonym: similar] | (b). related by blood
19 -- allusive [adj.] -- containing a word or phrase that makes a reference to a specific person, event, place, etc. in an indirect way
20 -- aloft [adv.] -- high up in or into the air; far above the ground [synonym: overhead]
21 -- amid (prep.] -- (a). in the middle or course of something (b). surrounded by sth
22 -- amity [n.] -- a friendly relationship [synonyms: concord, harmony]
23 -- anew [adv.] -- (a). again but in a new or different and more positive way | (b). once more [synonym: again]
24 -- anodyne [adj.] -- not likely to cause disagreement or offense; not expressing strong opinions [synonyms: bland, insipid] | (b). capable of relieving pain
25 -- antagonistically (adv.) -- In a manner that shows or feels dislike or opposition [synonym: hostility]
26 -- arcane [adj.] -- strange, secret and mysterious and therefore knowable or understandable only to a few people [synonyms: esoteric, unfathomable]
27 -- artifice [n.] -- the clever use of tricks to cheat or deceive sb [synonyms: deception, pretense] | (b). a skilled piece of workmanship
28 -- audacity [n.] -- rude, shocking or disrespectful behavior [synonyms: cheek, daring, impuden

• Language: English
• Publisher: Manik Joshi
• Release date: Jul 17, 2021
• ISBN: 9781005920265

Manik Joshi

Manik Joshi was born on January 26, 1979, at Ranikhet, a picturesque town in the Kumaon region of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. He is a permanent resident of the Sheeshmahal area of Kathgodam located in the city of Haldwani in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand in India. He completed his schooling in four different schools. He is a science graduate in the ZBC – zoology, botany, and chemistry – subjects. He is also an MBA with a specialization in marketing. Additionally, he holds diplomas in “computer applications”, “multimedia and web-designing”, and “computer hardware and networking”. During his schooldays, he wanted to enter the field of medical science; however, after graduation he shifted his focus to the field of management. After obtaining his MBA, he enrolled in a computer education center; he became so fascinated with working on the computer that he decided to develop his career in this field. Over the following years, he worked at some computer-related full-time jobs. Following that, he became interested in Internet Marketing, particularly in domaining (business of buying and selling domain names), web design (creating websites), and various other online jobs. However, later he shifted his focus solely to self-publishing. Manik is a nature-lover. He has always been fascinated by overcast skies. He is passionate about traveling and enjoys solo-travel most of the time rather than traveling in groups. He is actually quite a loner who prefers to do his own thing. He likes to listen to music, particularly when he is working on the computer. Reading and writing are definitely his favorite pastimes, but he has no interest in sports. Manik has always dreamed of a prosperous life and prefers to live a life of luxury. He has a keen interest in politics because he believes it is politics that decides everything else. He feels a sense of gratification sharing his experiences and knowledge with the outside world. However, he is an introvert by nature and thus gives prominence to only a few people in his personal life. He is not a spiritual man, yet he actively seeks knowledge about the metaphysical world; he is particularly interested in learning about life beyond death. In addition to writing academic/informational text and fictional content, he also maintains a personal diary. He has always had a desire to stand out from the crowd. He does not believe in treading the beaten path and avoids copying someone else’s path to success. Two things he always refrains from are smoking and drinking; he is a teetotaler and very health-conscious. He usually wakes up before the sun rises. He starts his morning with meditation and exercise. Fitness is an integral and indispensable part of his life. He gets energized by solving complex problems. He loves himself the way he is and he loves the way he looks. He doesn’t believe in following fashion trends. He dresses according to what suits him and what he is comfortable in. He believes in taking calculated risks. His philosophy is to expect the best but prepare for the worst. According to him, you can’t succeed if you are unwilling to fail. For Manik, life is about learning from mistakes and figuring out how to move forward.

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Dictionary of Formal Words

(Vocabulary Building)

By Manik Joshi

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This Book is Part of a Series

SERIES Name: English Word Power

[A Thirty-Book Series]

BOOK Number: 24

BOOK Title: Dictionary of Formal Words

Table of Contents

What are Formal Words?

Formal Words -- A

Formal Words -- B

Formal Words -- C

Formal Words -- D

Formal Words -- E

Formal Words -- F

Formal Words -- G

Formal Words -- H

Formal Words -- I

Formal Words -- J, K

Formal Words -- L

Formal Words -- M

Formal Words -- N

Formal Words -- O

Formal Words -- P

Formal Words -- Q

Formal Words -- R

Formal Words -- S

Formal Words -- T

Formal Words -- U

Formal Words -- V

Formal Words -- W

Formal Words -- XYZ

About the Author

BIBLIOGRAPHY

What are Formal Words?

Formal words are used in ‘the official language. These words are used in ‘official’ or formal writing. In this book, you will study and learn useful formal words, the name of parts of speech they belong to and their meanings.

2611 Useful Formal words and their Meanings

Letter A -- 253 Formal Words

Letter B -- 58 Formal Words

Letter C -- 257 Formal Words

Letter D -- 195 Formal Words

Letter E -- 235 Formal Words

Letter F -- 74 Formal Words

Letter G -- 37 Formal Words

Letter H -- 30 Formal Words

Letter I -- 240 Formal Words

Letter J, K -- 16 Formal Words

Letter L -- 60 Formal Words

Letter M -- 117 Formal Words

Letter N -- 37 Formal Words

Letter O -- 70 Formal Words

Letter P -- 253 Formal Words

Letter Q -- 07 Formal Words

Letter R -- 183 Formal Words

Letter S -- 177 Formal Words

Letter T -- 101 Formal Words

Letter U -- 98 Formal Words

Letter V -- 66 Formal Words

Letter W -- 41 Formal Words

Letter XYZ -- 06 Formal Words

TOTAL – 2611 Formal Words

Symbols Used In This Book:

[adj.] -- adjective

[adv.] -- adverb

[det.] -- determiner

[excl.] -- exclamation

[n.] -- noun

[prep.] -- preposition

[v.] -- verb

[sth.] -- sth

[sb.] -- somebody

Formal Words -- A

abandonment[n.]--(a).the act of leaving a person, place or thing without intending to return|(b).the act of giving up a practice, a course of action or a way of thinking completely and permanently [synonyms:desertion, forsaking]

abase[v.]--to behave in a way so as to make someone that he/she does seem unimportant [synonyms:belittle, degrade, demean, humiliate, subjugate]

abate[v.]--to become less strong or widespread;to make sth less strong or widespread. [synonyms:decline, subside]

aberrant[adj.]--unusual or socially unacceptable; departing from an accepted standard [synonyms:abnormal, deviant, nonstandard]

aberration[n.]--an unusual, unexpected or abnormal, and often unacceptable fact, action, incident or way of behaving [synonym:eccentricity]

abhor[v.]--to strongly hate a way of thinking or behaving for moral reasons [synonyms:detest, despise, loathe]

abhorrence[n.]--a feeling of strong hate for a way of thinking or behaving for moral reasons [synonyms:detestation, disgust, hatred, loathing, repugnance]

abhorrent[n.]--causing a feeling of strong hatred for a way of thinking or behaving for moral reasons [synonyms:detest, loathe, despise]

abide[v.]--to stay or live in a place

abiding[adj.]--(of a feeling or belief) continuing for a long time without change [synonyms:enduring, steadfast]

abject[adj.]--[usually before noun](a).terrible, miserable and hopeless; extremely bad; severe [synonym:dismal]|(b).without any pride or respect for yourself

abjectly[adv.]--in a terrible, miserable and hopeless manner; in an extremely bad manner; in a severely bad manner [synonym:dismally]|(b).without any pride or respect for yourself

abjure[v.]--to state publicly that you will give up a particular belief, right, position or a way of behaving [synonym:renounce]

ablutions[n.]--the act of washing your body or part of it, especially as a religious ritual

abnegate[v.]--to not allow yourself to have sth that you want, desire or like; to reject sth that you want, desire or like [synonym:renounce]

abnegation[n.]--the act or instance of disallowing yourself to have sth that you want, desire or like; the act of rejecting sth that you want, desire or like [synonym:renunciation]

abominate[v.]--(not used in the progressive tenses) to feel very strong hatred or disgust for sth/sb [synonyms:loathe, detest]

abomination[n.]--a thing, action, incident, etc. that causes disgust and hatred; an extremely offensive thing, action, incident, etc.

abstemious[adj.]--not allowing yourself to indulge too much in enjoyable activities such as eating food or drinking alcohol [synonym:ascetic]

abstemiously[adv.]--in a sparing manner, avoiding too much in enjoyable activities such as eating food or drinking alcohol

abstemiousness[n.]--a state or fact of beingmoderate or sensible in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol

abstinence[n.]--the fact or practice of not allowing yourself sth such as alcoholic drinks or physical relations with sb, that you enjoy, for moral, religious or health reasons

abstinent[adj.]--not allowing yourself sth such as alcoholic drinks or physical relations with sb, that you enjoy, for moral, religious or health reasons

abstracted[adj.]--thinking deeply about sth and lacking concentration or not paying attention to what is happening around one. [synonyms:absentminded, inattentive, distracted, preoccupied]

abstractedly[adv.]--without paying attention to what is happening around you because you are thinking deeply about sth else; [synonyms:absentmindedly, inattentively, distractedly]

abstraction[n.]--(a).a general idea or quality rather than a real person, object, event or situation|(b).the state of thinking deeply about sth and lacking concentration or not paying attention to what is happening around one. [synonyms:absentmindedness, inattentiveness, distractedness]

abstruse[adj.]--complicated and difficult to understand especially when could be explained in an easier way [synonyms:perplexing, puzzling]

abundance[n.]--a large quantity that is more than is needed [synonym:plenty]

abundant[adj.]--available, existing or occurring in large or great quantities; more than is needed [synonym:plentiful]

abundantly[adv.]--in a manner that is available, existing or occurring in large or great quantities; in a manner that is more than is needed [synonym:plentifully]

abut[v.]--(of an area of land or a building) to be next to sth or to have a common boundary with the side of sth [synonym:adjoin]

abyss[n.]--a very deep wide crack or opening in the ground

accede[v.]--(a).to agree to a demand, request, proposal, etc.|(b).to achieve a position of king, queen, president, etc.

acclamation[n.]--loud, noisy and enthusiastic approval or welcome [synonyms:approbation, commendation]

accommodate[v.]--(a).to take into account sth, such as sb’s opinion or a fact, and be affected or influenced by it while making decisions or giving an explanation for sth|(b).to change your behavior in order to better manage or handle a new scenario or situation|(c).to help sb by fulfilling their requests or wishes [synonyms:oblige]

accommodation[n.]--an agreement, arrangement or adjustment reached between individuals or groups who hold different or opposing viewpoints and is deemed acceptable by all parties

accomplishment[n.]--the completion of sth with success

accost[v.]--to go up to sb and speak to them in a rude, aggressive, challenging or threatening manner [synonym:confront]

accouter(accoutre)[v.]--to clothe or equip sb with sth noticeable or impressive, especially with military clothes or equipment

accredit[v.]--to believe that sb is responsible for sth that has been done or said

accretion[n.]--(a).a layer or parts of a substance or matter that is added to sth in a gradual manner or over a period of time|(b).the process of new layers or parts of a substance or matter being added to sth in a gradual manner or over a period of time

accrual[n.]--an increase in value or size over a period of time; an act of allowing a sum of money to grow over a period of time [synonym:accumulation]

accrue[v.]--to increase in value or size over a period of time; to allow a sum of money to grow over a period of time [synonym:accumulate]

acculturate[v.]--to change your behavior to live successfully in a different culture by; to make sb do this

acculturation[n.]--the process of changing your behavior to live successfully in a different culture

accumulative[adj.]--gradually increasing or growing in number or amount

accusatory[adj.]--suggesting or expressing that you think or believe sb has done sth bad or wrong [synonym:biting]

accustomed[adj.]--[usually before noun] usual or regular [synonym:habitual]

acerbic[adj.]--(of a person or comment) critical, bitter, direct and cruel [synonyms:caustic, sharp]

acerbity[n.]--the fact of a person or comment being critical, bitter, direct and cruel

ache[v.]--to have a strong desire for sb/sth or to do sth

acidulous[adj.]--having a sour taste

acme[n.]--the highest point or stage of development, achievement or the most excellent example of sth [synonyms:peak, summit, zenith]

acolyte[n.]--a person who attends, follows and helps a leader

acquaint[v.]--to make sb/yourself more or less familiar with sth; to make sb/yourself aware of sth [synonym:accustom]

acquaintance[n.]--(a).knowledge of or familiarity with sth|(b).slight friendship

acquaintanceship[n.]--(a).a slight knowledge of or familiarity with sth|(b).a slight friendship with sb

acquainted[adj.]--having read, seen or experienced sth; familiar with or knowing about sth

acquiesce[v.]--to accept an act, opinion, situation, etc. without argument or protest, although do not really agree with it [synonym:consent]

acquiescence[n.]--the fact of being willing to accept an act, opinion, situation, etc. without argument or protest, although do not really agree with it [synonyms:consent, submission]

acquisitive[adj.]--eager to own to acquire and own money or new possessions (material things) in a greedy way [synonyms:covetous, materialistic]

acquisitiveness[n.]--excessive interest in acquiring and owning money or new possessions (material things) in a greedy way [synonyms:covetousness, hoarding, materialism]

acquit[v.]--to act, behave or perform in a certain manner

acrimonious[adj.]--(a).(of an argument, a speech, discussion, behavior, etc.) angry and full of strong bitter, sharp or harsh feelings and words|(b).having a strong unpleasant taste or smell

acrimoniously[adv.]--(of an argument, a speech, discussion, behavior, etc.) in an angry manner or in a bitter, sharp, harsh manner of language or tone

acrimoniousness[n.]--(of an argument, a speech, discussion, behavior, etc.) the fact or quality of having strong bitter, sharp or harsh feelings and words|(b).state ofhaving a strong unpleasant taste or smell

acrimony[n.]--angry bitter feelings or words [synonym:hostility]

acuity[n.]--the ability to think, see, hear or understand in an accurate and clear manner [synonym:perspicacity]

addendum[n.]--a section of extra information that is added to a book, speech, or document

adduce[v.]--to provide a reason, fact, etc. as evidence or proof in order to explain sth or to show the truthfulness or authenticity of it [synonym:cite]

adherent[n.]--a person who strongly supports a particular person, group, political party, principle, belief, cause or set of ideas [synonym:supporter]

adjoin[v.]--to benear,next to or joined to sth such as a building, room, or piece of land

adjudge[v.]--to decide on sb/sth based on the facts or details provided or available

adjunct[n.]--a thing that is added, attached or linked to sth larger or more significant

adjure[v.]--to seriously or sincerely ask, request or order sb to do sth

admirable[adj.]--possessing traits that you approve, love, praise and respect [synonyms:commendable]

admirably[adv.]--in a manner that deserves your approval, love, praise and respect [synonyms:commendably]

admonish[v.]--(a).to criticize or warn sb gently but firmly or seriously [synonym:reprove]|(b).to strongly advise or urge sb to do sth

admonition[n.]--a firm warning to sb about their behavior [synonyms:reproof, reprimand]

admonitory[adj.]--giving a firm warning to sb about their behavior

adorn[v.]--to make sth/sb look more attractive or beautiful by putting decoration on it or them [synonyms:embellish, garnish]

adornment[n.]--a thing such as an ornament, etc. that is used to decorate sth/sb and make it or them look more attractive or beautiful [synonyms:embellishment, ornamentation, prettification]

adroit[adj.]--showing skill, cleverness or creativity in thoughts, behavior, or actions in dealing with people or situations [synonym:competent]

adroitly[adv.]--in a manner that shows skill, cleverness or creativity in thoughts, behavior, or actions in dealing with people or situations [synonym:competently]

adroitness[n.]--skill, cleverness or creativity in thoughts, behavior, or actions in dealing with people or situations [synonym:competency]

adulation[n.]--excessive or undeserving admiration or praise for sb/sth [synonym:exaltation]

adulatory[adj.]--excessively or undeservingly admiring or praising

adumbrate[v.]--to give a general and brief idea, indication or description of sth that is going to happen in the future [synonym:outline]

adventitious[adj.]--happening by chance or accident; not planned or designed

adversarial[adj.]--(especially of legal or political systems) involving people who disagree with or oppose one other

adversary[n.]--a person, group, or force that is your opponent in an argument, a battle, contest, dispute, fight, game, etc. [synonym:foe]

adversity[n.]--a difficult, unlucky, unfavorable or unpleasant event or situation [synonym:hardship]

advocacy[n.]--the expression of public support for a position, strategy, idea or belief

advocate[v.]--to suggest or declare that you support a particular plan, action, belief, etc.

aesthete[n.]--a person who has a love, understanding, sensitivity and appreciation of works of art and beautiful things

affect(v.)--(a).to act as if you are feeling or thinking sth|(b).--to try to impress other people by using or wearing sth that looks special/unique; to behave insincerely or unnaturally to impress other people [synonym:put on]

affecting[adj.]--producing strong feelings of distress, pity, regret, sorrow, or sympathy, etc.

affiliation[n.]--an official connection or association with a religion, or with an organization or institution

affirm[v.]--to state firmly, clearly, confidently and formally, especially in public that sth is true or