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 Dictionary of Slang Words: Vocabulary Building【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞Slangs are very informal or specific words that are especially used by a particular group of people and more common in spoken English. In this book, you will study and learn various common slang words, cockney rhyming slangs, and internet slangs＜/p＞ ＜p＞Sample This:＜br /＞ 01 -- aardvark [n.] -- (British Slang) hard work, unpleasant tasks＜br /＞ 02 -- abbess [n.] -- (British Slang) a woman who runs a brothel＜br /＞ 03 -- about done [adj.] -- (British Slang) completed or finished＜br /＞ 04 -- about right [adj.] -- (British Slang) Slightly drunk＜br /＞ 05 -- absotively (adv.) -- (American Slang) absolutely, positively＜br /＞ 06 -- AC/DC [adj.] -- bisexual＜br /＞ 07 -- acid [n.] -- LSD ((Lysergic acid diethylamide) an illegal drug that affects people’s minds and causes them to see and hear things that are not really there＜br /＞ 08 -- action [n.] -- (American Slang) the state of feeling excited＜br /＞ 09 -- antifreeze [n.] -- (American Slang) liquor＜br /＞ 10 -- aries [n.] -- heroin, a drug that has strong side effects＜br /＞ 11 -- ashes [n.] -- cannabis or marijuana＜br /＞ 12 -- aunt Mary [n.] -- cannabis or marijuana＜br /＞ 13 -- axe [n.] -- musical instrument, especially a guitar or saxophone＜br /＞ 14 -- axeman [n.] -- a man who plays a musical instrument, especially a guitar or saxophone＜br /＞ 15 -- axle grease [n.] -- (British Slang) a bribe || (American Slang) butter＜/p＞ ＜p＞SLANGS -- IDIOMS＜/p＞ ＜p＞01 -- a bit of all right (British Slang) -- a person that you think is very attractive in a physical way＜br /＞ 02 -- a bit of rough (British Slang) -- a man from a low social class who has a physical relationship with a woman of a higher social class＜br /＞ 03 -- a cold day in hell -- the time of occurrence of an event that will never happen＜br /＞ 04 -- a grape on the business (Australian Slang) -- a person whose presence spoils things for others＜/p＞ ＜p＞COCKNEY RHYMING SLANG＜br /＞ Rhyming slang works by taking a usual or common word and using a rhyming phrase of two or three words to replace it. The second or the last word in the rhyming phrase rhymes with the usual or common word. For instance, we can use the rhyming phrase ‘apples and pears’ in place of a common word ‘stairs’＜/p＞ ＜p＞Apples and Pears -- Stairs＜br /＞ You can say “Apples and pears are a key part of the home.” [instead of “Stairs are a key part of the home.”]＜br /＞ Note: Sometimes, the last word is dropped in common speech. So, you can also say, “Apples are a key part of the home.” (We dropped “and pears” from the above sentence.)＜/p＞ ＜p＞Cockney Rhyming slang Cockney is a dialect of the English language. Cockney Rhyming slang is believed to have originated in the mid-19th century in the East End of London. Traditionally, a cockney is someone who lives in the East End of London.＜/p＞ ＜p＞INTERNET SLANGS [Most Internet slangs are a short form of phrases but often they cannot be pronounced,]＜br /＞ 121 -- One to One＜br /＞ 2day -- Today＜br /＞ 2moro -- Tomorrow＜br /＞ 2nite -- Tonight＜br /＞ 4EAE -- For Ever and Ever＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 113円 |
 Dictionary of Difficult Words: 5000 English Words【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞5000 Difficult English Words and their Meanings. | Advanced Words in English Language | Letter A -- 275 Words | Letter B -- 242 Words | Letter C -- 438 Words | Letter D -- 321 Words | Letter E -- 238 Words | Letter F -- 233 Words | Letter G -- 171 Words | Letter H -- 149 Words | Letter I -- 266 Words | Letter J -- 51 Words | Letter K -- 19 Words | Letter L -- 132 Words | Letter M -- 175 Words | Letter N -- 66 Words | Letter O -- 109 Words | Letter P -- 393 Words | Letter Q -- 22 Words | Letter R -- 303 Words | Letter S -- 787 Words | Letter T -- 205 Words | Letter U -- 172 Words | Letter V -- 98 Words | Letter W -- 112 Words | Letter XYZ -- 23 Words＜/p＞ ＜p＞Sample This:＜br /＞ 01 -- abandon (v.) -- to discard; to dump; to leave sb/sth permanently || related words: abandoned (adj.), abandonment (n.)＜br /＞ 02 -- abase (v.) -- to do sth that makes people have less respect for you; to degrade || related word: abasement (n.)＜br /＞ 03 -- abashed (adj.) -- ashamed in a social situation; embarrassed＜br /＞ 04 -- abate (v.) -- to become very weak; to fade away; to subside || related word: abatement (n.)＜br /＞ 05 -- abdicate (v.) -- to step down from the position of being king; to renounce; to give up || related word: abdication (n.)＜br /＞ 06 -- aberrant (adj.) -- abnormal, unsocial or weird; nonstandard || related word: aberration (n.)＜br /＞ 07 -- abet (v.) -- to assist, encourage or support sb in doing sth illegal, immoral, etc.＜br /＞ 08 -- abhor (v.) -- to extremely hate or dislike sb/sth for ethical reasons; to detest || related words: abhorrent (adj.), abhorrence (n.)＜br /＞ 09 -- abide (v.) -- to reside somewhere＜br /＞ 10 -- abiding (adj.) -- (of feelings, ideas, etc.) long-lasting＜br /＞ 11 -- abject (adj.) -- having no hope or self-esteem; miserable || related word: abjectly (adv.)＜br /＞ 12 -- abjure (v.) -- to give up a belief or idea publicly; to renounce＜br /＞ 13 -- ablaze (adj.) -- on fire; afire | full of strong feelings, bright lights, etc.＜br /＞ 14 -- ablutions (n.) -- an action of cleaning or washing yourself＜br /＞ 15 -- abnegate (v.) -- to reject sth that you like; to renounce || related word: abnegation (n.)＜br /＞ 16 -- abode (n.) -- the place where you reside/live; residence＜br /＞ 17 -- abolish (v.) -- to get rid of a law, rule, etc. officially; to eliminate || related words: abolition (n.), abolitionist (n.)＜br /＞ 18 -- abominate (v.) -- to hate intensely || related words: abominable (adj.), abomination (n.)＜br /＞ 19 -- aboriginal (adj.) -- primitive＜br /＞ 20 -- abortive (adj.) -- (of an action) unsuccessful＜br /＞ 21 -- abound (v.) -- to be plentiful＜br /＞ 22 -- about-turn (n.) -- a reversal of a plan or opinion, etc.＜br /＞ 23 -- above board (adj./adv.) -- honest or genuine / honestly or genuinely＜br /＞ 24 -- abrasion (n.) -- cut or scratch＜br /＞ 25 -- abrasive (adj.) -- rough | rude || related words: abrasively (adv.), abrasiveness (n.)＜br /＞ 26 -- abreast (adv.) -- side by side＜br /＞ 27 -- abridge (v.) -- to shorten a book, etc. || related words: abridged (adj.), abridgment (n.)＜br /＞ 28 -- abrogate (v.) -- to officially cancel a law || related word: abrogation (n.)＜br /＞ 29 -- abrupt (adj.) -- sudden | impolite || related words: abruptly (adv.), abruptness (n.)＜br /＞ 30 -- abscond (v.) -- to run away; to escape＜br /＞ 31 -- abseil (v.) -- to descend a steep cliff＜br /＞ 32 -- absolution (n.) -- forgiveness＜br /＞ 33 -- absolutism (n.) -- rule by dictator; autocracy || related word: absolutist (adj./n.)＜br /＞ 34 -- absolve (v.) -- to officially forgive somebody＜br /＞ 35 -- abstain (v.) -- to give up or stay away from sth bad, illegal or immoral | to decide not to cast your vote in election | related words: abstainer (n.), abstention (n.)＜br /＞ 36 -- abstemious (adj.) -- self-disciplined＜br /＞ 37 -- abstinence (n.) -- restraint from eating or drinking because of ethical reasons | related word: abstinent (adj.)＜br /＞ 38 -- abstracted (adj.) -- absentminded || related word: abstractedly (adv.)＜br /＞ 39 -- abstruse (adj.) -- that cannot be understood easily; obscure＜br /＞ 40 -- abundant (adj.) -- plentiful || related word: abundantly (adv.)＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 548円 |
 Dictionary of 9-Letter Words: Words You Should Know【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞In this book, you will learn the meanings of 1275 useful 9-letter words. You will also find the names of the parts of speech they belong to. I have also given synonyms for most of these words. Sample this:＜/p＞ ＜p＞01 -- abasement (n.) action or behavior that brings you down or makes you lose your own prestige synonyms: debasement, denigration, disparagement]＜br /＞ 02 -- abduction [n.] -- an act of illegally and forcefully taking sb away and keeping them as a prisoner, especially in order to get sth such as money for returning them [synonyms: kidnap, kidnapping]＜br /＞ 03 -- abhorrent -- [n.] -- causing a feeling of strong hatred for a way of thinking or behaving for moral reasons [synonyms: detest, loathe, despise]＜br /＞ 04 -- accretion [n.] -- (a). a layer 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＜br /＞ 05 -- acyclovir [n.] -- an antiviral drug used in the treatment of herpes, shingles, chickenpox, etc.＜br /＞ 06 -- adaptable [adj.] -- (a). to able to adjust or be adjusted to deal with new and different situations or conditions [synonym: flexible] | (b). to able to be modified or suited for a new use or purpose＜br /＞ 07 -- adjective [n.] -- an adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun such as a person or a thing＜br /＞ 08 -- affecting [adj.] -- producing strong feelings of distress, pity, regret, sorrow, or sympathy, etc.＜br /＞ 09 -- afterglow [n.] -- (a). the light in the sky after sunset | (b). a pleasant feeling that you feel after you have enjoyed a good experience; delight＜br /＞ 09 -- agelessly [adv.] -- in a manner that seems to be never coming to an end or growing old [synonyms: everlastingly, timelessly]＜br /＞ 10 -- aggravate [v.] -- (a). to intentionally irritate somebody [synonyms: annoy, exasperate] | (b).to make an unpleasant situation or an illness worse or more serious [synonyms: exacerbate, worsen]＜br /＞ 11 -- alienable [adj.] -- able to be taken or given away to new ownership＜br /＞ 12 -- ambiguous [adj.] -- (a). that can be understood or interpreted in more than one way; not having one obvious meaning [synonyms: indistinct, vague] | (b). not clearly stated or defined [synonym: inexplicable]＜br /＞ 13 -- amorphous [adj.] -- (a). having no fixed, regular or distinct shape, design, form or structure [synonyms: formless, shapeless] | (b). having no definite character or nature | (c). lacking organization [synonyms: unstructured, vague]＜br /＞ 14 -- anciently [adv.] -- Long ago＜br /＞ 15 -- ancillary [adj.] -- (a). providing necessary support to the primary work or activities of an organization, system, etc. [synonyms: auxiliary, subsidiary] | (b). additional to something else but not as important [synonyms: secondary, supplementary ]＜br /＞ 16 -- anecdotal [adj.] -- (of an account) possibly untrue or unreliable, because based on personal description or observations rather than proven facts [synonym: subjective]＜br /＞ 17 -- animosity [n.] -- very strong aggressive and unfriendly feeling towards somebody [synonyms: acrimony, hostility]＜br /＞ 18 -- appalling [adj.] -- extremely bad [synonyms: awful, shocking] | (b). extremely bad or poor＜br /＞ 19 -- assonance [n.] -- repetition of vowel sounds followed by different consonant sounds. [Or, repetition of consonant sounds followed by different vowel sounds]＜br /＞ 20 -- audacious [adj.] -- extremely courageous, confident or rude and willing to take risks in order to achieve something [synonyms: adventurous, daring, bold]＜br /＞ 21 -- avalanche [n.] -- (a). a mass of snow, ice and rock falling down a mountainside | (b). a sudden arrival or occurrence of something in excess＜br /＞ 22 -- awesomely [adv.] -- in a manner that is very impressive and often frightening [synonyms: amazingly, tremendously] | (b). in a manner that seems to be excellent or pleasurable＜br /＞ 23 -- awestruck [adj.] -- feeling extremely impressed by something [synonyms: captivated, enthralled, mesmerized, spellbound]＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 137円 |
 Dictionary of Adjectives: Vocabulary Building【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞3600 Useful Adjectives and Their Meanings＜/p＞ ＜p＞An adjective is a word that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun. Adjectives can act as a complement to linking verbs or the verb “to be’. Adjectives are said to be coordinate if they modify the same noun in a sentence. In this book, you will study and learn useful English adjectives along with their meanings. || Sample This:＜/p＞ ＜p＞English Adjectives -- A＜/p＞ ＜p＞01 -- aberrant -- unusual or socially unacceptable; departing from an accepted standard [synonyms: abnormal, deviant, nonstandard]＜br /＞ 02 -- abiotic -- relating to non-living or non-biological part of an ecosystem in the environment＜br /＞ 03 -- able -- skillful or good at sth [synonyms: talented, proficient]＜br /＞ 04 -- abominable -- extremely bad or unpleasant and causing a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval [synonyms: appalling, detesting, monstrous, repulsive]＜br /＞ 05 -- abortive -- (of an action) failing to produce the intended result [synonyms: failed, fruitless, unproductive, unsuccessful]＜br /＞ 06 -- abridged -- a shortened version of an ‘original text’ [synonyms: abbreviated, shortened]＜br /＞ 07 -- abrupt -- (a). involving action or change that is sudden, rapid or unexpected in an unpleasant way | (b). speaking in an unfriendly manner＜br /＞ 08 -- abstemious -- not allowing yourself to indulge too much in enjoyable activities such as eating food or drinking alcohol [synonym: ascetic]＜br /＞ 09 -- abstract -- (a). based on general ideas or principles | (b). existing in thought or as an idea, separated from physical reality (c). not representing somebody/something in a realistic way and expressing concepts only [synonyms: conceptual, intangible, theoretical]＜br /＞ 10 -- abstracted -- thinking deeply about sth and lacking concentration or not paying attention to what is happening around one. [synonyms: absentminded, inattentive, distracted, preoccupied]＜br /＞ 11 -- abstractionist -- producing abstract works of art＜br /＞ 12 -- abstruse -- complicated and difficult to understand especially when it could be explained in an easier way [synonyms: perplexing, puzzling]＜br /＞ 13 -- abyssal -- of or belonging to the ocean depths, especially between about 3000 and 6000 meters down＜br /＞ 14 -- accusative -- (in some languages such as Latin, Greek and German) the form of a noun, a pronoun or an adjective when it is the direct object of a verb or objects of prepositions.＜br /＞ 15 -- ace -- very good [synonyms: top, world-class]＜br /＞ 16 -- achy -- affected by an uninterrupted pain that is small in degree＜br /＞ 17 -- acid -- (a). having a bitter sharp taste like that of a lemon [synonym: sour] | (b). (of sb’s remarks) critical, rude and unkind [synonym: sarcastic]＜br /＞ 18 -- acquisitive -- eager to own to acquire and own money or new possessions (material things) in a greedy way [synonyms: covetous, materialistic]＜br /＞ 19 -- acrimonious -- (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＜br /＞ 20 -- acyclic -- not forming part of a cycle or not occurring in cycles＜br /＞ 21 -- adamantine -- extremely strong; impossible to break or smash＜br /＞ 22 -- adaptable -- (a). to able to adjust or be adjusted to deal with new and different situations or conditions [synonym: flexible] | (b). to able to be modified or suited for a new use or purpose＜br /＞ 23 -- adaptive -- having the ability to change when necessary in order to deal with different or changing situations＜br /＞ 24 -- adept -- good at doing difficult tasks [synonyms: skillful, proficient]＜br /＞ 25 -- adulterous -- of or involving physical relationship (intercourse) between a married person and sb who is not their spouse or partner [synonyms: disloyal, treacherous]＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 425円 |
 Dictionary of 10-Letter Words: Words You Should Know【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞In this book, you will learn the meanings of 1075 useful 10-letter words. You will also find the names of the parts of speech they belong to. I have also given synonyms for most of these words. Sample this:＜/p＞ ＜p＞01 -- aberrantly [adv.] -- in a manner that is unusual or socially unacceptable; departing from an accepted standard [synonym: abnormally]＜br /＞ 02 -- abhorrence [n.] -- a feeling of strong hate for a way of thinking or behaving for moral reasons [synonyms: detestation, disgust, hatred, loathing, repugnance]＜br /＞ 03 -- abominable [adj.] -- extremely bad or unpleasant and causing a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval [synonyms: appalling, detesting, monstrous, repulsive]＜br /＞ 04 -- abortively [adv.] -- (of an action) in a manner that fails to produce the intended result [synonyms: fruitlessly, unproductively, unsuccessfully]＜br /＞ 05 -- abrogation [n.] -- an act of officially canceling or ending sth such as a law, agreement, contract, decision, etc. and making them no longer valid＜br /＞ 06 -- abruptness [n.] -- (a). (of an action) rapidness or unexpectedness [synonyms: hastiness, suddenness, unexpectedness] | (b). rudeness＜br /＞ 07 -- abstemious [adj.] -- not allowing yourself to indulge too much in enjoyable activities such as eating food or drinking alcohol [synonym: ascetic]＜br /＞ 08 -- abstracted [adj.] -- thinking deeply about sth and lacking concentration or not paying attention to what is happening around one. [synonyms: absentminded, inattentive, distracted, preoccupied]＜br /＞ 09 -- abstrusely [adv.] -- in a manner that is complicated and difficult to understand especially when it could be explained in an easier way [synonyms: perplexingly, puzzlingly]＜br /＞ 10 -- accusative [adj.] -- (in some languages such as Latin, Greek and German) the form of a noun, a pronoun or an adjective when it is the direct object of a verb, or objects of prepositions | [n.] -- a word in the accusative case＜br /＞ 11 -- adamantine [adj.] -- extremely strong; impossible to break or smash＜br /＞ 12 -- adaptively ? in a manner that shows an ability to change when necessary in order to deal with different or changing situations＜br /＞ 13 -- adjectival [adj.] -- containing, being, relating to or functioning as an adjective＜br /＞ 14 -- adulterous [adj.] -- of or involving physical relationship (intercourse) between a married person and sb who is not their spouse or partner [synonyms: disloyal, treacherous]＜br /＞ 15 -- advantaged [adj.] -- being in or having a comparatively favorable position over others in terms of a financial or social situation [synonym: privileged]＜br /＞ 16 -- adventurer [n.] -- a man who enjoys taking risks or is willing to take risks with a view to acquire political power or to get success in a business, sometimes in a dishonest way＜br /＞ 17 -- affectedly [adv.] -- in an insincere, pretentious and unnatural way to impress other people＜br /＞ 18 -- aggrandize [v.] -- to increase power, wealth, importance or status of a person or country [synonyms: enhance; extend]＜br /＞ 19 -- aggravated [adj.] -- (of crime or offense) involving further unnecessary violence or unpleasant behavior＜br /＞ 20 -- allusively [adv.] -- in a manner that contains a word or phrase that makes a reference to a specific person, event, place, etc. in an indirect way＜br /＞ 21 -- amateurism [n.] -- (a). practicing an activity, especially a sport, for enjoyment or interest on an unpaid basis | (b). the fact, state or quality of being unskilled or not competent at a particular activity.＜br /＞ 22 -- ambassador [n.] -- (a). a high-ranking official, who is representative to a foreign country [synonyms: diplomat, envoy] | (b). a promoter of a particular activity＜br /＞ 23 -- anticlimax [n.] -- a series of ideas arranged in the order of decreasing importance＜br /＞ 24 -- antiquated [adj.] -- (of things or ideas) out-of-date and no longer useful, suitable or accepted for modern conditions [synonyms: obsolete, outdated, outmoded]＜br /＞ 25 -- aristocrat [n.] -- a member of the highest social class or position who often has special titles such as that of duke or duchess＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 137円 |
 Dictionary of 5-Letter Words: Words You Should Know【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞In this book, you will learn the meanings of useful 5-letter words. You will also find the names of the parts of speech they belong to. I have also given synonyms for most of these words. Sample this:＜/p＞ ＜p＞01 -- abaft [adv.] -- in or behind the stern (back end) of a ship＜br /＞ 02 -- abase [v.] -- to behave in a way so as to make someone that he/she does seem unimportant [synonyms: belittle, degrade, demean, humiliate, subjugate]＜br /＞ 03 -- abate [v.] -- to become less strong or widespread; to make something less strong or widespread. [synonyms: decline, subside]＜br /＞ 04 -- abhor [v.] -- to strongly hate a way of thinking or behaving for moral reasons [synonyms: detest, despise, loathe]＜br /＞ 05 -- abode [n.] -- the place where you live [synonyms: dwelling, habitat, residence]＜br /＞ 06 -- abyss [n.] -- (a). a very deep wide crack or opening in the ground | (b). extremely worrying or difficult situation | (c). a profound difference between people, nations, etc. [synonyms: chasm, gulf]＜br /＞ 07 -- adept [adj.] -- good at doing difficult tasks [synonyms: skillful, proficient]＜br /＞ 08 -- adore [v.] -- to be very fond of something or to like sb very much [synonyms: admire, love]＜br /＞ 09 -- aglow [adj.] -- shining with color or pleasure [synonyms: glowing, radiant]＜br /＞ 10 -- alien [adj.] -- (a). strange and fearsome esp. because different from what you are used to [synonym: hostile] | (b). connected with creatures often fictional from another world | (c). from another country, culture or society; not native [synonym: foreign] | (d). unusual or unacceptable || [n.] -- (a). a creature or being that originally belong to another world | (b). a person who is not a legal citizen or national of the country in which they live or work＜br /＞ 11 -- aloft [adv.] -- high up in or into the air; far above the ground [synonym: overhead]＜br /＞ 12 -- amity [n.] -- a friendly relationship [synonyms: concord, harmony]＜br /＞ 13 -- angst [n.] -- a feeling of anxiety, fear, worry or security about a situation or about your life [synonyms: anguish, torment]＜br /＞ 14 -- antsy [adj.] -- unable to keep still＜br /＞ 15 -- artsy [adj.] -- showing that you are very artistic or interested in the arts＜br /＞ 16 -- aural [adj.] -- (technical) connected with the ear or to the sense of hearing and listening [synonyms: auditory, acoustic]＜br /＞ 17 -- awful [adj.] -- (a). very bad | (b). used to emphasize a large quantity or sum of something | (c). very shocking [synonyms: awful, dreadful, terrible] || [adv.] -- extremely or enormously＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 135円 |
 Dictionary of Adverbs: Vocabulary Building【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞1600 Useful Adverbs and their Meanings＜/p＞ ＜p＞An adverb is a word used to describe or modify a verb, an adjective or another adverb. They tell us how (in what manner), how much (in what degree), how far (to what extent), when (in what time), and where (in what place). In this book, you will study and learn useful English adverbs along with their meanings. || Sample This:＜/p＞ ＜p＞English Adverbs -- A＜/p＞ ＜p＞01 -- abaft -- in or behind the stern (back end) of a ship＜br /＞ 02 -- aberrantly -- in a manner that is unusual or socially unacceptable; departing from an accepted standard [synonyms: abnormally]＜br /＞ 03 -- ably -- skillfully, successfully and well: [synonym: competently]＜br /＞ 04 -- abominably -- in an extremely bad or unpleasant way, causing a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval [synonyms: appallingly, monstrously, repulsively]＜br /＞ 05 -- abortively -- (of an action) in a manner that fails to produce the intended result [synonyms: fruitlessly, unproductively, unsuccessfully]＜br /＞ 06 -- abruptly -- (a). in an unpleasantly manner that is sudden, rapid or unexpected [synonyms: hastily, suddenly, unexpectedly] | (b). (related to the way of talking) in an unfriendly manner＜br /＞ 07 -- abstemiously -- in a sparing manner, avoiding too much in enjoyable activities such as eating food or drinking alcohol＜br /＞ 08 -- abstractedly -- without paying attention to what is happening around you because you are thinking deeply about sth else; [synonyms: absentmindedly, inattentively, distractedly]＜br /＞ 09 -- abstractly -- (a). in a manner that is based on general ideas or principals | (b). in a manner that exists in thought or as an idea, separated from physical reality (c). in a manner that does not represent somebody/something in a realistic way and expresses concepts only [synonyms: conceptually, intangibly, theoretically]＜br /＞ 10 -- abstrusely -- in a manner that is complicated and difficult to understand especially when it could be explained in an easier way [synonyms: perplexingly, puzzlingly]＜br /＞ 11 -- acidly -- (of sb’s remarks) in a manner that is critical, rude and unkind [synonyms: sarcastically]＜br /＞ 12 -- acquisitively -- in a manner that shows eagerness to own to acquire and own money or new possessions (material things) in a greedy way [synonyms: graspingly, covetously, materialistically]＜br /＞ 13 -- acrimoniously -- (of an argument, a speech, discussion, behavior, etc.) in an angry manner or in a bitter, sharp, harsh manner of language or tone＜br /＞ 14 -- adaptively -- in a manner that shows an ability to change when necessary in order to deal with different or changing situations＜br /＞ 15 -- adeptly -- in a skillful way that shows natural ability or through proficiency [synonyms: adroitly, skillfully, proficiently]＜br /＞ 16 -- adulterously -- relating to a physical relationship (intercourse) between a married person and sb who is not their spouse or partner [synonyms: disloyally, treacherously]＜br /＞ 17 -- advantageously -- in a manner that is good, useful, helpful or favorable in a particular situation [synonyms: beneficially, constructively, gainfully]＜br /＞ 18 -- adventitiously -- in a manner that is happening by chance or accident; in a manner that is not planned or designed＜br /＞ 19 -- adventurously -- (a). in a way that includes new and interesting ideas, methods, things or experiences | (b). in a manner that is full of new, exciting or dangerous ideas, methods, things or experiences [synonyms: audaciously, boldly, daringly]＜br /＞ 20 -- affectedly -- in an insincere, pretentious and unnatural way to impress other people＜br /＞ 21 -- affectingly -- in a manner that produces strong feelings of distress, pity, regret, sorrow, or sympathy, etc.＜br /＞ 22 -- agelessly -- in a manner that seems to be never coming to an end or growing old [synonyms: everlastingly, timelessly]＜br /＞ 23 -- allusively -- in a manner that contains a word or phrase that makes a reference to a specific person, event, place, etc. in an indirect way＜br /＞ 24 -- aloft -- high up in or into the air; far above the ground [synonyms: overhead]＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 141円 |
 Dictionary of One-word Substitution: Vocabulary Building【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞One-Word Substitutes: A Word that is used in place of a complete sentence＜/p＞ ＜p＞This book covers the following topics:＜br /＞ (01). Related Words＜br /＞ (02). Scientific Studies＜br /＞ (03). That Which Cannot Be…＜br /＞ (04). Types of Behavior＜br /＞ (05). Types of Doctors＜br /＞ (06). Different Instruments＜br /＞ (07). A Particular Type of Place＜br /＞ (08). A Particular Type of Person＜br /＞ (09). Phobia and Mania＜br /＞ (10). Connected With…＜br /＞ (11). Country-Government＜br /＞ (12). Types of States＜br /＞ (13). Types of Statements＜br /＞ (14). Money-Related＜br /＞ (15). Other Topics＜br /＞ (A). Professions＜br /＞ (B). A Collection of Things＜br /＞ (C). Act of Killing＜br /＞ (D). Physical Appearance of A Person＜br /＞ (16). Various One-word Substitutes＜/p＞ ＜p＞Sample This:＜/p＞ ＜p＞(01). Related Words＜/p＞ ＜p＞01a. A person who looks at the bright side of things -- Optimist＜br /＞ 01b. A person who looks at the dark side of things -- Pessimist＜/p＞ ＜p＞02a. All the animals living in a particular area -- Fauna＜br /＞ 02b. Plants and vegetation in a particular area -- Flora＜/p＞ ＜p＞03a. A government tax on goods brought into the country -- Customs＜br /＞ 03b. A government tax on goods made within a country -- Excise＜/p＞ ＜p＞04a. A person who is more interested in others -- Extrovert＜br /＞ 04b. A person who keeps himself to himself -- Introvert＜/p＞ ＜p＞05a. That which cannot be harmful or dangerous -- Innocuous＜br /＞ 05b. Causing serious harm in a gradual or unnoticeable way -- Insidious＜/p＞ ＜p＞06a. A person who is taking examination -- Examinee＜br /＞ 06b. A person who examine the copies of examinees -- Examiner＜/p＞ ＜p＞07a. A person who talks too much -- Garrulous/Loquacious＜br /＞ 07b. A person who eats too much -- Glutton＜/p＞ ＜p＞08a. To suddenly change direction -- Deflect＜br /＞ 08b. To keep on changing direction during movement -- Meander＜/p＞ ＜p＞09a. Ability to know something on the basis of feelings rather than reasoning -- Intuition＜br /＞ 09b. Ability to speak without moving your lips -- Ventriloquism＜/p＞ ＜p＞10a. To change a law in order to improve it -- Amend＜br /＞ 10b. To correct the mistakes in manuscript, etc. -- Emend＜/p＞ ＜p＞11a. A person between 70 and 79 years old -- Septuagenarian＜br /＞ 11b. A person between 80 and 89 years old -- Octogenarian＜/p＞ ＜p＞12a. Animals having spinal column -- Vertebrate＜br /＞ 12b. An animal with thick skin -- Pachyderm＜/p＞ ＜p＞13a. Obeying rules and requests -- Compliance＜br /＞ 13b. Open refusal to obey -- Defiance＜/p＞ ＜p＞14a. The state of being married -- Matrimony＜br /＞ 14b. The state of being unmarried -- Bachelorhood＜/p＞ ＜p＞15a. A woman whose husband has died -- Widow＜br /＞ 15b. A man whose wife has died -- Widower＜/p＞ ＜p＞16a. Things of different nature -- Heterogeneous＜br /＞ 16b. Things of same nature -- Homogeneous＜/p＞ ＜p＞17a. A religious song -- Hymn＜br /＞ 17b. A pleasant song used for causing children to sleep -- Lullaby＜/p＞ ＜p＞18a. To rise in value -- Appreciate＜br /＞ 18b. To go down in value -- Depreciate＜/p＞ ＜p＞19a. A disorder in which a person eats too little because of abnormal fear of being fat -- Anorexia＜br /＞ 19b. A disorder in which a person repeatedly eats too much -- Bulimia＜/p＞ ＜p＞20a. To increase the intensity of a disease -- Aggravate＜br /＞ 20b. To go from bad to worse ? Deteriorate＜/p＞ ＜p＞21a. A school for small children -- Kindergarten＜br /＞ 21b. A student who has left school or class without permission -- Truant＜/p＞ ＜p＞22a. To free somebody from all blame -- Exonerate＜br /＞ 22b. To free a person from a charge by verdict -- Acquit＜/p＞ ＜p＞23a. A co-worker in the same institution -- Colleague＜br /＞ 23b. Equal in rank -- Peer＜/p＞ ＜p＞24a. An office with a high salary but no work -- Sinecure＜br /＞ 24b. A position in an organization without salary -- Honorary＜/p＞ ＜p＞25a. An assembly of hearers at a lecture or concert -- Audience＜br /＞ 25b. An assembly of worshippers -- Congregation＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 329円 |
 Dictionary of 12- to 14-Letter Words: Words You Should Know【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞In this book, you will learn the meanings of 1225 useful 12- to 14-letter words. You will also find the names of the parts of speech they belong to. I have also given synonyms for most of these words. “Letter Count” has been mentioned in the bracket after each and every word. Sample this:＜/p＞ ＜p＞01 -- abominableness [14] [n.] -- the state or quality of being extremely bad or unpleasant and causing a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval [synonyms: monstrousness, repulsiveness]＜br /＞ 02 -- abstemiously [12] [adv.] -- in a sparing manner, avoiding too much in enjoyable activities such as eating food or drinking alcohol＜br /＞ 03 -- abstractedly [12] [adv.] -- without paying attention to what is happening around you because you are thinking deeply about sth else; [synonyms: absentmindedly, inattentively, distractedly]＜br /＞ 04 -- abstractionism [14] [n.] -- the principles that the mind obtains concepts by abstracting them from concepts it already has, or from experience.＜br /＞ 05 -- abstractionist [14] [n.] -- a person who produces abstract works of art || [adj.] -- producing abstract works of art＜br /＞ 06 -- acquisitively [13] [adv.] -- in a manner that shows eagerness to own to acquire and own money or new possessions (material things) in a greedy way [synonyms: graspingly, covetously, materialistically]＜br /＞ 07 -- acrimoniously [13] [adv.] -- (of an argument, a speech, discussion, behavior, etc.) in an angry manner or in a bitter, sharp, harsh manner of language or tone＜br /＞ 08 -- adaptability [12] [n.] -- (a). the quality of being able to adjust or be adjusted to deal with new and different situations or conditions [synonym: flexibility] | (b). the quality of being able to be modified or suited for a new use or purpose＜br /＞ 09 -- adjectivally [12] [adv.] -- as, or in the manner or way of, an adjective＜br /＞ 10 -- adulterously [12] [adv.] -- relating to a physical relationship (intercourse) between a married person and sb who is not their spouse or partner [synonyms: disloyally, treacherously]＜br /＞ 11 -- advantageous [12] [adj.] -- good, useful, helpful or favorable in a particular situation [synonyms: beneficial, gainful]＜br /＞ 12 -- advantageously [14] [adv.] -- in a manner that is good, useful, helpful or favorable in a particular situation [synonyms: beneficially, constructively, gainfully]＜br /＞ 13 -- adventitious [12] [adj.] -- happening by chance or accident; not planned or designed＜br /＞ 14 -- adventitiously [14] [adv.] -- in a manner that is happening by chance or accident; in a manner that is not planned or designed＜br /＞ 15 -- aggrandizement [14] [n.] -- an increase in the power, wealth, importance or status of a person or country [synonyms: enhancement; extension]＜br /＞ 16 -- alliteration [12] [n.] -- repetition of the initial letter or sound at the beginning of words in a sentence＜br /＞ 17 -- amateurishly [12] [adv.] -- in a manner that is done incompetently, inexpertly or unskillfully [synonyms: incompetently, unprofessionally]＜br /＞ 18 -- ambassadorial [13] [adj.] -- belonging to a high-ranking official, who is representative to a foreign country [synonym: diplomatic]＜br /＞ 19 -- ambassadress [12] [n.] -- a high-ranking female official, who is representative to a foreign country; a female ambassador [synonyms: diplomat, envoy]＜br /＞ 20 -- ambidextrous [12] [adj.] -- (a). able to use the right and left hands equally well | (b). (of a tool or instrument) designed to be used by right-handed and left-handed people with equal ease＜br /＞ 21 -- ambidextrously [14] [adv.] -- meaning of the word＜br /＞ 22 -- amphibiously [12] [adv.] -- (a). in a manner that is able to live/belong both on land and in water | (b). (of military operations) in a manner that involves soldiers landing or attacking at a place from the sea | (c). in a way that is suitable for use to operate on land or water; in a way that is able to operate on land or water＜br /＞ 23 ? antagonistic [12] [adj.] -- showing or feeling dislike or opposition [synonym: hostile]＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 138円 |
 Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs: Vocabulary Building【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞Useful English phrasal verbs and their meanings in simple words | Alphabetical list of English phrasal verbs＜br /＞ 1500 Useful phrasal verbs for daily use＜/p＞ ＜p＞Sample this:＜/p＞ ＜p＞What are “Phrasal Verbs”?＜/p＞ ＜p＞A PHRASAL VERB is made up of a Verb and an Adverb or a Preposition or both.＜br /＞ Adverbs or prepositions which are used in Phrasal Verbs are called ‘Particles’.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Verb + adverb = Phrasal verb＜br /＞ Verb + preposition = Phrasal verb＜br /＞ Verb + adverb + preposition = Phrasal verb＜/p＞ ＜p＞Examples:＜br /＞ break down -- verb + adverb [break= verb; down= adverb]＜br /＞ ward off -- verb + preposition [ward= verb; off= preposition]＜br /＞ keep up with -- verb + adverb + preposition [keep= verb; up= adverb; with=preposition]＜/p＞ ＜p＞‘USUAL’ and ‘IDIOMATIC’ Meanings of Phrasal Verbs＜br /＞ A Phrasal verb may have usual or idiomatic meaning -＜/p＞ ＜p＞Phrasal Verb with Usual meaning:＜br /＞ Verb and Particle keep their ordinary meaning＜br /＞ Example: turn around -- to turn around＜/p＞ ＜p＞Phrasal Verb with Idiomatic meaning:＜br /＞ Verb and Particle doesn’t keep their ordinary meaning＜br /＞ Example: turn down -- to reject an offer＜/p＞ ＜p＞Following is the detailed list of useful Phrasal Verbs and their meanings:＜/p＞ ＜p＞?＜br /＞ English Phrasal Verbs -- A＜/p＞ ＜p＞Abide＜br /＞ abide by -- to obey/follow a decision, rule, etc.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Abound＜br /＞ abound with/in -- to be full of＜/p＞ ＜p＞Account＜br /＞ account for -- to explain | to be a definite amount for | to destroy＜/p＞ ＜p＞Accustom＜br /＞ accustom to -- to be familiar＜/p＞ ＜p＞Act＜br /＞ act on -- to affect＜br /＞ act out -- to express a feeling or an emotion in your behavior＜br /＞ act up -- to behave inappropriately＜br /＞ act upon -- to take an action on the basis of particular information, etc.; to execute＜/p＞ ＜p＞Add＜br /＞ add in -- to include＜br /＞ add to -- to increase＜br /＞ add up -- to calculate or count | to be sensible or reasonable＜br /＞ add up to -- to have a particular result | to have a certain total amount＜/p＞ ＜p＞Adhere＜br /＞ adhere to -- to follow a particular rule＜/p＞ ＜p＞Agree＜br /＞ not agree with -- to dislike or disapprove＜/p＞ ＜p＞Aim＜br /＞ aim at -- to Intend to achieve a particular goal＜/p＞ ＜p＞Alight＜br /＞ alight on -- to find something by chance＜/p＞ ＜p＞Align＜br /＞ align with -- to support a person, rules, etc, openly or publicly because you agree with them＜/p＞ ＜p＞Allow＜br /＞ allow for -- to take something into consideration＜br /＞ allow of -- to make possible; to permit＜/p＞ ＜p＞Allude＜br /＞ allude to -- to refer to＜/p＞ ＜p＞Amount＜br /＞ amount to -- to be equal to something | to count something as a total＜/p＞ ＜p＞Angle＜br /＞ angle for -- to try to get something indirectly by hinting＜/p＞ ＜p＞Answer＜br /＞ answer back -- to make counter-argument | to give rude reply to your senior, an authority, etc.＜br /＞ answer for -- to be responsible＜br /＞ answer to somebody for something -- to explain your decision or action＜/p＞ ＜p＞Appertain＜br /＞ appertain to -- to refer or relate＜/p＞ ＜p＞Argue＜br /＞ argue down -- to beat somebody in an argument or a debate | to persuade people not to accept a proposal or motion | to persuade a seller to reduce the price＜br /＞ argue somebody into doing something -- to give reasons to persuade somebody to do or not do something＜/p＞ ＜p＞Arrive＜br /＞ arrive at -- to decide something after deliberation＜/p＞ ＜p＞Arrogate＜br /＞ arrogate to yourself -- to claim/take without having right＜/p＞ ＜p＞Ascribe＜br /＞ ascribe to -- to think or say something is done by somebody＜/p＞ ＜p＞Ask＜br /＞ ask around -- to talk to many people with a view to getting information | to invite＜br /＞ ask for -- to request or demand something | to provoke a negative reaction＜br /＞ ask in -- to invite somebody into your house＜br /＞ ask out -- to invite someone for a date＜/p＞ ＜p＞Attend＜br /＞ attend to -- to deal with somebody/something＜/p＞ ＜p＞Auction＜br /＞ auction off -- to sell something at an auction＜/p＞ ＜p＞Avail＜br /＞ avail yourself of -- to take advantage of an opportunity＜/p＞ ＜p＞Average＜br /＞ average out -- to make even; to calculate the average | to balance or equalize＜/p＞ ＜p＞Awake/Awaken＜br /＞ awake/awaken to -- to be aware of possible effects of something＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 110円 |
 Dictionary of 11-Letter Words: Words You Should Know【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞In this book, you will learn the meanings of 875 useful 11-letter words. You will also find the names of the parts of speech they belong to. I have also given synonyms for most of these words. Sample this:＜/p＞ ＜p＞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]＜br /＞ 02 -- accelerator [n.] -- (a). the pedal in a car, truck or other vehicle used to press with your foot for controlling the speed of the engine | (b). something that makes a process happen quickly | (c). a machine that is used to make elementary particles move at very high speeds＜br /＞ 03 -- acceptation [n.] -- a particular sense or the generally accepted meaning of a word, phrase or expression＜br /＞ 04 -- acclamation [n.] -- (a). loud, noisy and enthusiastic approval or welcome [synonyms: approbation, commendation] | (b). the act of electing sb using a spoken vote instead of a ballot＜br /＞ 05 -- acquisitive [adj.] -- eager to own to acquire and own money or new possessions (material things) in a greedy way [synonyms: covetous, materialistic]＜br /＞ 06 -- 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＜br /＞ 07 -- adventuress [n.] -- a woman who enjoys taking risks or is willing to take risks with a view to acquire political power or to get success in a business, sometimes in a dishonest way＜br /＞ 08 -- adventurism [n.] -- a willingness to take risks with a view to acquire political power or to get success in a business, sometimes in a dishonest way＜br /＞ 09 -- adventurous [adj.] -- (a). (of a person) willing to take risks and try new ideas, methods, things or experiences | (b). including new and interesting ideas, methods, things or experiences | (c). full of new, exciting or dangerous ideas, methods, things or experiences [synonyms: audacious, bold, daring, exploratory]＜br /＞ 10 -- affectation [n.] -- insincere, pretentious or unnatural behavior or an action intended to impress other people＜br /＞ 11 -- affectingly [adv.] -- in a manner that produces strong feelings of distress, pity, regret, sorrow, or sympathy, etc.＜br /＞ 12 -- ambiguously [adv.] -- In a manner that can be understood or interpreted in more than one way [synonyms: dubiously, vaguely, puzzlingly]＜br /＞ 13 -- ambitiously [adv.] -- (a). with the intention of becoming extremely successful, rich, powerful, wealthy [synonym: determinedly] | (b). in a way that needs a lot of work, effort, money or time in order to achieve a specific goal because it involves too much of difficulty＜br /＞ 14 -- amorphously [adv.] -- (a). in a manner that has no fixed, regular or distinct shape, design, form or structure [synonyms: formlessly, shapelessly,] | (b). in a way that has no definite character or nature | (c). in a manner that lacks organization [synonyms: unstructured, vaguely]＜br /＞ 15 -- androgynous [adj.] -- partly male and partly female in appearance; having both male and female characteristics; of indeterminate gender [synonyms: asexual, genderless]＜br /＞ 16 -- anecdotally [adv.] -- according to or by means of personal description or observations rather than proven facts＜br /＞ 17 -- appallingly [adj.] -- In an extremely bad way [synonyms: awfully, terribly] | (b). extremely bad or poor＜br /＞ 18 -- aristocracy [n.] -- (in some countries) the people of the highest social class or position who often have special titles such as that of duke or duchess [synonym: nobility]＜br /＞ 19 ? atmospheric [adj.] -- (a). [only before noun] related to the mixture of gases that surrounds a place, earth, planet, star, etc. | (b). creating an emotional or thrilling mood＜br /＞ 20 -- audaciously [adv.] -- In an extremely courageous, confident and often reckless or rude manner [synonyms: adventurously, daringly, boldly]＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 137円 |
 Dictionary of English Capitonyms: Vocabulary Building【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞What are “Capitonyms”?＜/p＞ ＜p＞CAPITONYMS ----＜br /＞ [Capital- capital letter; -Onym: Name]＜br /＞ Capitonym is a word that changes its meaning (and sometimes pronunciation) based on whether or not it is capitalized.＜br /＞ Capitonym [singular] | Capitonyms [plural]＜br /＞ Capitonyms may be nouns, pronouns, verbs, or adjectives.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Characteristics of Capitonyms:＜br /＞ Same spelling except for capitalization＜br /＞ Different meaning when capitalized＜br /＞ Same or different pronunciation＜/p＞ ＜p＞Examples:＜br /＞ Polish and polish＜br /＞ Polish: connected with Poland [adjective]＜br /＞ polish: to make a surface smooth and glossy [verb]＜/p＞ ＜p＞Piedmonts and piedmonts＜br /＞ Piedmont: a region of North West Italy (noun)＜br /＞ piedmont: a slope leading from the foot of mountains to a region of flat land (noun)＜/p＞ ＜p＞Traveler and traveler＜br /＞ Traveler: traveling people of Irish origin [noun]＜br /＞ traveler: a person who is traveling [noun]＜/p＞ ＜p＞Roman and roman＜br /＞ Roman: connected with the Rome＜br /＞ roman: the ordinary type of printing [adjective]＜/p＞ ＜p＞Rosemary and rosemary＜br /＞ Rosemary: a common first name for females in English speaking countries [noun]＜br /＞ rosemary: a bush with small narrow leaves that smell sweet and are used in cooking as a herb [noun]＜/p＞ ＜p＞Regency and regency＜br /＞ Regency: in the style of the period 1811?20 in Britain [adjective]＜br /＞ regency: government by a regent (a person who rules a country in place of the king or queen) [noun]＜/p＞ ＜p＞Scot and scot＜br /＞ Scot: a native of Scotland [noun]＜br /＞ scot: a charge, tax, or payment [noun]＜/p＞ ＜p＞Self and self＜br /＞ Self: a popular American magazine [noun]＜br /＞ self: character or personality [noun]＜/p＞ ＜p＞Warren and warren＜br /＞ Warren: a common name in English speaking countries [noun]＜br /＞ warren: a system of holes and underground tunnels where wild rabbits live [noun]＜/p＞ ＜p＞******＜/p＞ ＜p＞Capitonyms are case-sensitive words. However, when capitonyms appear at the beginning of a sentence, there is no way to understand which meaning is being referred to except the context in which they are used.＜br /＞ Capitonyms also create confusion in the aspect of listening. Because there is no way to understand which meaning is being referred to except the context in which they are used.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Capitonyms generally occur due to one form being a proper noun. A proper noun is a word that is the name of a person, a place, an establishment, etc. and is written with a capital letter.＜br /＞ Thus, capitonyms may include:＜br /＞ A name of a person (Jack/jack)＜br /＞ A name of a place, city, country, etc. (Japan/japan)＜br /＞ A name of a language (Ewe/ewe)＜br /＞ A name of a company (Fiat/fiat)＜br /＞ A name of a publication (Time/time)＜br /＞ A name of a river/lake/hill/mountain, etc.＜/p＞ ＜p＞DETAILED LIST OF PAIRS OF CAPITONYMS:＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 109円 |
 Dictionary of Foreign Words: Vocabulary Building【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞Foreign Words in English are words that have been adopted from another language. There are a lot of foreign words and phrases that are commonly used in the English language. In this book, you will study and learn various common and useful foreign words and phrases, parts of speech they belong to, and their meanings.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Foreign Words -- A＜/p＞ ＜p＞01 -- a fortiori (Latin) (adv.) -- for or with similar but greater or stronger or convincing reasons [a fortiori- literal meaning: “from (the) stronger argument”; origin: early 17th century]＜/p＞ ＜p＞02 -- a la (French) (prep.) -- in the same style or manner as sb/sth else; according to [origin: 17th century]＜/p＞ ＜p＞03 -- a la carte (French) (adj.) -- allowing selection from a list of dishes that have separate prices shown on menu in a restaurant || (adv.) -- by ordering individually or separated priced food dishes from the menu [a la carte- literal meaning: "according to the (menu) card”; origin: 19th century]＜/p＞ ＜p＞04 -- a la mode (French) (adj.) -- (a). [not before noun] according to latest fashion; fashionable | (b). [after noun] served in a particular style, as pie with ice cream || (adv.) -- (a). in a fashionable way | (b). with ice cream on top or on the side [a la mode- literal meaning: "according to the fashion”; origin: 16th century]＜/p＞ ＜p＞05 -- a posteriori (Latin) (adj.) -- analyzing or using knowledge, principle, fact or information obtained after something happened || (adv.) -- in a manner that is based on analyzing or using knowledge, principle, fact or information obtained after something happened [a posteriori- literal meaning: "from what comes after”; origin: early 17th century]＜/p＞ ＜p＞06 -- a priori (Latin) (adj.) -- analyzing or using knowledge, principle, fact or information that you already have to decide the probable effects or results of sth || (adv.) -- in a manner that is based on analyzing or using knowledge, principle, fact or information that you already have to decide the probable effects or results of sth [a priori- literal meaning: “from what comes before”; origin: late 16th century]＜/p＞ ＜p＞07 -- a tempo (Italian) (adj.) -- resuming the original or previous speed at which a piece of music should be played || (adv.) -- in a manner that is based on resuming the original or previous speed at which a piece of music should be played [a tempo- literal meaning: "in (the regular) time]”; origin: 1730--40]＜/p＞ ＜p＞08 -- ab initio (Latin) (adj.) -- starting from the beginning || (adv.) -- from the beginning; from the inception or scratch＜/p＞ ＜p＞09 -- abba (appa) (IndE) [n.] -- (especially as a form of address in Muslim families) a father＜/p＞ ＜p＞10 -- ach (ScotE) (excl.) -- used to express the fact that you are pleased, surprised, impatient, regretful, sorry, etc. [origin: 15th Century]＜/p＞ ＜p＞11 -- achcha (IndE) (excl.) -- (a). used to show that you agree with sth or allows, accepts, understands, etc. sth | (b). used to express the fact that you are surprised, pleased, regretful, etc.＜/p＞ ＜p＞12 -- ad hoc (Latin) (adj.) -- arranged or happening for a particular purpose or immediate need when required and not planned in advance [ad hoc- literal meaning: "to this”; origin: 1550--60]＜/p＞ ＜p＞13 -- ad infinitum (Latin) (adv.) -- again and again in the same way; without coming to end [ad infinitum- literal meaning: "to infinity”]＜/p＞ ＜p＞14 -- ad nauseam (Latin) (adv.) -- in a manner that involves doing or saying sth again and again and thus it becomes annoying, boring or tiresome [ad nauseam- literal meaning: "to (the point of) sickness”]＜/p＞ ＜p＞15 -- afara (WAfrE) [n.] -- (a). a tall W African hardwood tree; (b). a bridge, usually made of wood of afara (hardwood tree) [origin: 1920]＜/p＞ ＜p＞16 -- affaire (French) [n.] -- a love affair [affaire- literal meaning: "affair (of the heart)”; origin: early 19th century]＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 341円 |
 Dictionary of 4-Letter Words: Words You Should Know【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞In this book, you will learn the meanings of useful 4-letter words. You will also find the names of the parts of speech they belong to. I have also given synonyms for most of these words. Sample this:＜/p＞ ＜p＞01 ? abet [v.] -- to help or encourage or support sb to do sth wrong or illegal＜br /＞ 02 ? ably [adv.] -- skillfully, successfully and well: [synonym: competently]＜br /＞ 03 ? 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]＜br /＞ 04 -- ache [v.] -- (a). to feel continuous pain in a part of your body [synonym: hurt] | (b). to have a strong desire for sb/sth or to do sth | (d). to be very sad or distressed || (n.) a continuous feeling of pain in a part of your body＜br /＞ 05 -- achy [adj.] -- affected by an uninterrupted pain that is small in degree＜br /＞ 06 ? acme [n.] -- the highest point or stage of development, achievement or the most excellent example of sth [synonyms: peak, summit, zenith]＜br /＞ 07 ? acne [n.] -- a skin condition that is characterized by many pimples on the face and neck＜br /＞ 08 ? acre [n.] -- a unit for measuring an area of land which is equal to 4840 square yards (4050 square meters)＜br /＞ 09 ? aged [adj.] -- (a). [not before noun] of the specified age | (b). very old; grown old [synonym: matured] || [n.] (the aged) very old people＜br /＞ 10 ? agog [adj.] -- [not before noun] showing extreme excitement, curiosity and interest to find out sth [synonym: eager]＜br /＞ 11 ? ahoy [excl.] -- a word used by people in boats to attract attention from a distance＜br /＞ 12 ? aide [n.] -- a person who helps or assists an important person, especially a politician or a leader, in their job [synonym: assistant]＜br /＞ 13 ? airy [adj.] -- (a). with plenty of fresh air because of being spacious and open to the air [synonyms: breezy; well-ventilated] | (b). high in the air | (d). of air [synonym: atmospheric] | (d). showing no worry about sth or not treating sth as serious | (e). not serious or practical＜br /＞ 14 ? ajar [adj.] -- [not before noun] (of a door or other opening) partly or slightly open: almost shut＜br /＞ 15 ? akin [adj.] -- (a). having some of the same essential qualities [synonym: similar] | (b). related by blood＜br /＞ 16 ? alas [exc.] -- used to show sadness, grief, regret or pity＜br /＞ 17 ? also [adv.] -- (not used with negative verbs) in addition; as well; [synonyms: furthermore, too]＜br /＞ 18 ? alum [n.] -- a chemical substance containing aluminum used to change the color of something＜br /＞ 19 -- amid (prep.] -- (a). in the middle or course of something | (b). surrounded by sth.＜br /＞ 20 ? amok [adv.] -- without self-control＜br /＞ 21 ? anew [adv.] -- (a). again but in a new or different and more positive way | (b). once more [synonym: again]＜br /＞ 22 ? anon [adv.] -- soon or shortly＜br /＞ 23 ? ante [n.] -- a sum of money paid by a player in poker before receiving cards＜br /＞ 24 ? ante [v.] -- to put a sum of money in poker before receiving cards＜br /＞ 25 ? anti [prep.] -- opposed to; against || [adj.] ? opposed || [n.] -- a person who opposes a particular activity, idea, or policy, etc.＜br /＞ 26 ? apex [n.] -- the top or highest part or point of sth: most important or successful part of something [synonyms: peak, summit]＜br /＞ 27 ? aqua [n.] -- (a). water | (b). a light bluish-green color [synonym: aquamarine]＜br /＞ 28 ? Arab [n.] -- (a). a person born or living in Arabia | (b). a horse of a breed from Arabia＜br /＞ 29 ? arms [n.] -- weapons, especially as used by the defense forces [synonym: weaponry]＜br /＞ 30 ? atom [n.] -- the smallest part of a chemical element that can exist [synonym: particle]＜br /＞ 31 ? atop [prep.] -- on the top of || [adv.] -- on the top＜br /＞ 32 ? aura [n.] -- the distinct and noticeable quality or feeling that seems to surround a person or place or come from somebody or something＜br /＞ 33 ? aver [v.] -- to state firmly that sth is certainly true [synonyms: assert, avow]＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 134円 |
 Dictionary of Category Words: Vocabulary Building【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞This Book Covers The Following Topics:＜/p＞ ＜ol＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Sounds＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Ways of Thinking＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Ways of Walking＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Ways of Movement＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Ways of Changing＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Ways of Laughing and Smiling＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Ways of Seeing＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Ways of Saying Something＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Ways of Writing and Marking＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Ways of Continuing＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Feelings＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Cooking＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Disturbance＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Situation of Confusion＜br /＞ 15(A). Category Words -- Smells＜br /＞ 15(B). Category Words -- Tastes＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Cries of Creatures＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Colors＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Remarks＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Body Marks＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Body and Body Shape＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- ‘Old’＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Time and Numbers＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Zodiac Sign and Birthstones＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Fabrics＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Shapes＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Religion＜br /＞ 27(A). Category Words -- Nature＜br /＞ 27(B). Category Words -- Biomes＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- People and Family＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Currencies＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Measurement Units＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Government＜/li＞ ＜li＞Category Words -- Miscellaneous＜/li＞ ＜/ol＞ ＜p＞Sample This:＜/p＞ ＜ol＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Category Words -- Sounds＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Babble -- the sound of many people speaking all together＜br /＞ Example: Babble of Voices＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Bang -- a sudden loud noise＜br /＞ Example: Bang of a Gun＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Beat -- sound made by a series of regular blows to something＜br /＞ Examples: Beating of Drums | Beating of Wings＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Blast -- the sound of an explosion | sound made by blowing of musical instruments＜br /＞ Examples: Blast of a Bomb | Blast of a siren＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Blow -- to produce a sound by forcing your breath out when your lips are closed＜br /＞ Examples: Blowing of Bungles | Blowing of Trumpet | Blowing of Whistle＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Boom -- loud deep sound＜br /＞ Example: Booming of Guns＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Chatter -- a series of short high sounds＜br /＞ Examples: Chattering of Birds | Chattering of Monkeys | Chattering of Teeth＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Chink -- light ringing sound＜br /＞ Example: Chinking of Glass＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Clang -- the loud ringing sound of metals＜br /＞ Examples: Clanging of Arms | Clanging of Bells＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Clank -- the loud sound of metal objects hitting together＜br /＞ Example: Clanking of Chains＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Clap -- the sound of hitting something by hand | sudden loud noise＜br /＞ Examples: Clapping of Hands | Clapping of Thunder＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Clatter -- loud noise made by knocking of hard objects＜br /＞ Examples: Clattering of Hoofs | Clattering of Knife＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Crackle -- a series of light sharp sounds＜br /＞ Examples: Crackling of Fire-Wood | Crackling of Gunfire | Crackling of Flames＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Creak -- a series of sharp sounds＜br /＞ Examples: Creaking of a Whip | Creaking of Shoes＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Din -- a loud, unpleasant sound that lasts for a long time＜br /＞ Example: Din of a Crowd＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Ding -- sound made by a bell＜br /＞ Example: Ding of a Bell＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Explode -- to make loud, violent sound＜br /＞ Examples: Exploding of Guns | Exploding of Bombs | Exploding of Rocket＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Flap -- quick noisy movement＜br /＞ Examples: Flapping of Wings | Flapping of Newspaper | Flapping of Steam＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Jingle -- a sound like small bells ringing＜br /＞ Example: Jingling of Coins＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Knock -- the sound of somebody hitting a door, gate, window, etc.＜br /＞ Examples: Knocking of a Door | Knocking of a Window＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜/ol＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 329円 |
 Dictionary of 15- to 18-Letter Words: Words You Should Know【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞In this book, you will learn the meanings of 675 useful 15- to 18-letter words. You will also find the names of parts of speech they belong to. I have also given synonyms for most of these words. “Letter Count” has been mentioned in the bracket after each and every word. Sample this:＜/p＞ ＜p＞01 ? absentmindedness [16] [n.] -- a lack of attention or awareness to what you are doing or what is happening around you [synonym: inattentiveness]＜br /＞ 02 -- accountableness [15] [n.] -- the quality or state of being answerable or accountable＜br /＞ 03 -- acquaintanceship [16] [n.] -- the state of being familiar to sb in a way that involves less intimate relation than friendship＜br /＞ 04 -- acquisitiveness [15] [n.] -- excessive interest in acquiring and owning money or new possessions (material things) in a greedy way [synonyms: covetousness, hoarding, materialism]＜br /＞ 05 -- acrimoniousness [15] [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 of having a strong unpleasant taste or smell＜br /＞ 06 -- advantageousness [16] [n.] -- the quality or state of being good, useful, helpful or favorable in a particular situation [synonym: profitableness]＜br /＞ 07 -- adventurousness [15] [n.] -- (a). the trait of being willing to take risks and try new ideas, methods, things or experiences | (b). a state of having full of new, exciting or dangerous ideas, methods, things or experiences [synonyms: audaciousness, boldness, daringness]＜br /＞ 08 -- ambidextrousness [16] [n.] -- the fact or property of being equally skillful with each hand＜br /＞ 09 ? antagonistically 16 [adv.] -- In a manner that shows or feels dislike or opposition [synonym: hostility]＜br /＞ 10 ? anthropocentric [15] [adj.] -- believing that humans are the most significant or central entity of the universes＜br /＞ 11 ? anthropocentricism [18] [n.] -- the belief that humans are the most significant or central entity of the universes＜br /＞ 12 ? anthropomorphic [15] [adj.] -- treating gods, animals or objects as if they have characteristics (in terms of appearance, behavior, etc.) of human beings＜br /＞ 13 ? anthropomorphism [16] [n.] -- treatment of gods, animals or objects as if they have characteristics (in terms of appearance, behavior, etc.) of human beings＜br /＞ 14 ? approachability [15] [n.] -- the quality or state of being easy to get to [synonym: accessibility]＜br /＞ 15 -- approachableness [16] [n.] -- the quality of being friendly and easy to meet, talk to, or deal with | (of a place) the quality of being able to be reached from a particular direction or position, or by a particular method. [synonym: accessible]＜br /＞ 16 ? argumentatively [16] [adv.] -- in a manner that shows someone wants to argue＜br /＞ 17 ? argumentativeness [17] [n.] -- the state or fact of showing tendency to argue＜br /＞ 18 -- ascertainableness [17] [n.] -- the quality of being able to be found out, determined, fixed, etc.＜br /＞ 19 ? asymptomatically [16] [adv.] -- (of a person or illness) in a manner that shows no symptoms＜br /＞ 20 ? atmospherically [15] [adv.] -- (a). in a manner that relates to the mixture of gases that surrounds a place, earth, planet, star, etc. | (b). in a manner that creates an emotional or thrilling mood＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 141円 |
 Dictionary of 8-Letter Words: Words You Should Know【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞In this book, you will learn the meanings of 1200 useful 8-letter words. You will also find the names of the parts of speech they belong to. I have also given synonyms for most of these words. Sample this:＜/p＞ ＜p＞01 -- aberrant [adj.] -- unusual or socially unacceptable; departing from an accepted standard [synonyms: abnormal, deviant, nonstandard]＜br /＞ 02 -- ablation [n.] -- the loss, removal or destruction of material from an object such as rock, iceberg, etc. through the action of the sun, rain, wind, etc.＜br /＞ 03 -- abortive [adj.] -- (of an action) failing to produce the intended result [synonyms: failed, fruitless, unproductive, unsuccessful]＜br /＞ 04 -- abrasion [n.] -- (a). a damaged area of sth such as skin or rock where it has been rubbed or scrapped against sth hard and rough | (b). the process of damaging the surface of sth such as rock or by friction or erosion＜br /＞ 05 -- abridged [adj.] -- a shortened version of an ‘original text’ [synonyms: abbreviated, shortened]＜br /＞ 06 -- abrogate [v.] -- to officially cancel or end sth such as a law, agreement, contract, decision, etc. and make them no longer valid [synonyms: repeal, revoke, rescind]＜br /＞ 07 -- abruptly [adj.] -- (a). in an unpleasantly manner that is sudden, rapid or unexpected [synonyms: hastily, suddenly, unexpectedly] | (b). (related to the way of talking) in an unfriendly manner＜br /＞ 08 -- abstruse [adj.] -- complicated and difficult to understand especially when could be explained in an easier way [synonyms: perplexing, puzzling]＜br /＞ 09 -- accolade [n.] -- praise, recognition or an award for an artistic achievement [synonym: honor]＜br /＞ 10 -- adhesion [n.] -- the ability, action or process to stick or become attached to a surface or object [synonyms: bond, linkage]＜br /＞ 11 -- adultery [n.] -- physical relationship (intercourse) between a married person and sb who is not their spouse or partner [synonyms: infidelity, treachery]＜br /＞ 12 -- aesthete [n.] -- a person who has a love, understanding, sensitivity and appreciation of works of art and beautiful things＜br /＞ 13 -- affected [adj.] -- (of a person or their behavior) insincere, pretentious or unnatural＜br /＞ 14 -- agitator [n.] -- a person who urges others to take part in a protest or rebel, especially a political one [synonyms: campaigner, dissenter, protestor]＜br /＞ 15 -- allergic [adj.] -- (a). having an allergy to sth | (b). caused by allergy | (c). having an aversion to somebody/something＜br /＞ 16 -- allusion [n.] -- a word or phrase that makes a reference to a specific person, event, place, etc. in an indirect way [synonym: insinuation]＜br /＞ 17 -- allusive [adj.] -- containing a word or phrase that makes a reference to a specific person, event, place, etc. in an indirect way＜br /＞ 18 -- almighty [adj.] -- (a). (in prayers) having ultimate power | (b). enormous or severe＜br /＞ 19 -- anecdote [n.] -- (a). a short, funny or interesting account of a real person or event [synonym: tale] | (b). an unreliable personal account of an event especially [synonym: hearsay]＜br /＞ 20 -- ardently [adv.] -- in a way that shows strong emotion or feeling such as love, fondness, etc. for somebody/something [synonyms: enthusiastically, passionately]＜br /＞ 21 -- artfully [adv.] -- (a). in a manner that is clever or skillful but also cunning or dishonest | (b). (of things or actions) in a way that shows creative skill or taste＜br /＞ 22 -- artifice [n.] -- the clever use of tricks to cheat or deceive sb [synonyms: deception, pretense] | (b). a skilled piece of workmanship＜br /＞ 23 -- aspirant [adj.] -- a person who has a strong desire to be successful in a particular career or activity [synonym: contender]＜br /＞ 24 -- aspiring [adj.] -- (a). directing your hopes, efforts, etc. towards a particular career or activity in order to become a specified type of person. [synonym: wannabe] | (b). wanting to be successful＜br /＞ 25 -- audacity [n.] -- rude, shocking or disrespectful behavior [synonyms: cheek, daring, impudence, nerve]＜br /＞ 26 -- augustly ? in a manner that is respected, dignified and impressive [synonyms: imposingly, majestically]＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 134円 |
 Dictionary of English Synonyms: Vocabulary Building【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞500 Words and Their Synonyms＜/p＞ ＜p＞A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Sample This:＜/p＞ ＜p＞English Synonyms ? A＜/p＞ ＜ol＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ABET -- (meaning) to encourage somebody to do something illegal＜br /＞ Synonyms for ‘Abet’ --＜br /＞ incite / instigate / provoke＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ABEYANCE -- (meaning) being stopped for a period of time＜br /＞ Synonyms for ‘Abeyance’ --＜br /＞ dormancy / intermission / suspension＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ABILITY -- (meaning) the fact that somebody is able to do something＜br /＞ Synonyms for ‘Ability’ --＜br /＞ aptitude / capability / competence / knack / potential / proficiency / skill / talent＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ABLAZE -- (meaning) burning; on fire＜br /＞ Synonyms for ‘Ablaze’ --＜br /＞ aflame / afire / alight＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ABRASIVE -- (meaning) not smooth＜br /＞ Synonyms for ‘Abrasive’ --＜br /＞ coarse / harsh / rough＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ABSENCE -- (meaning) not available, present, etc.＜br /＞ Synonyms for ‘Absence’ --＜br /＞ nonexistence / nonappearance / nonattendance＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ABSTRUSE -- (meaning) difficult to understand＜br /＞ Synonyms for ‘Abstruse’ --＜br /＞ arcane / complicated / convoluted / esoteric / garbled / inarticulate / incoherent / incomprehensible / indecipherable / inexplicable / intricate / obscure / rarefied / recondite / unfathomable / unintelligible / unplumbed＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ABUSE -- (meaning) unfair or cruel treatment＜br /＞ Synonyms for ‘Abuse’ --＜br /＞ brutality / cruelty / exploitation / ill-treatment / maltreatment / mistreatment / misuse / spitefulness / viciousness＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ABYSS -- (meaning) a very deep crack in the ground＜br /＞ Synonyms for ‘Abyss’ --＜br /＞ chasm / gulf＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ACCEDE -- (meaning) to agree to a demand, request, proposal, etc.＜br /＞ Synonyms for ‘Accede’ --＜br /＞ acquiesce / approve / assent / commend / comply / endorse / grant / permission / ratify / sanction＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ACCENTUATE -- (meaning) to make something more noticeable＜br /＞ Synonyms for ‘Accentuate’ --＜br /＞ emphasize / highlight / underline / underscore＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ACCLIMATIZE -- (meaning) to get used to the new situation＜br /＞ Synonyms for ‘Acclimatize’ --＜br /＞ adapt / adjust＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ACCOMPLISH -- (meaning) to succeed in getting something＜br /＞ Synonyms for ‘Accomplish’ --＜br /＞ attain / conquer / manage＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ACCOST -- (meaning) to come near to somebody/something＜br /＞ Synonyms for ‘Accost’ --＜br /＞ advance / approach / confront＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ACCREDITED -- (meaning) officially recognized＜br /＞ Synonyms for ‘Accredited’ --＜br /＞ certified / endorsed / licensed＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ACCRUAL -- (meaning) increase in something over a period of time＜br /＞ Synonyms for ‘Accrual’ --＜br /＞ accretion / addition / amassing / buildup / gathering＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ACCUSE -- (meaning) to say somebody is guilty of something＜br /＞ Synonyms for ‘Accuse’ --＜br /＞ arraign / blame / charge / impeach / indict / prosecute＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ACQUIT -- (meaning) to say officially that somebody is not guilty for a crime＜br /＞ Synonyms for ‘Acquit’ --＜br /＞ absolve / exculpate / exonerate＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ADMIRATION -- (meaning) praise or approval＜br /＞ Synonyms for ‘Admiration’ --＜br /＞ acclaim / accolade / applause / approbation / commendation / ovation＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ADMIRING -- (meaning) behavior that shows that you respect somebody/something＜br /＞ Synonyms for ‘Admiring’ --＜br /＞ chivalrous / considerate / courteous / deferential / gracious / respectful / reverent / reverential＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ADROIT -- (meaning) skillful and accurate＜br /＞ Synonyms for ‘Adroit’ --＜br /＞ agile / deft / dexterous / natty / nifty / nimble / swift＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ALARMING -- (meaning) causing feeling of fear and worry＜br /＞ Synonyms for ‘Alarming’ --＜br /＞ baffling / bewildering / confounding / disconcerting / disquieting / distressing / perplexing / puzzling / tormenting / upsetting / worrying＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜/ol＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 328円 |
 Dictionary of Combining Forms: Vocabulary Building【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞What are “Combining Forms”?＜/p＞ ＜p＞A combining form is a form of a word that can combine with a free word, root word or another combining form to get a new word. ‘Combining form’ adds extra meaning to the new word. ‘Combining form’ is added to the beginning or end of a free word, root word or another combining form.＜/p＞ ＜p＞(A). Examples of “Combining form + Free Word”:＜/p＞ ＜p＞Agro- + Industry = Agro-industry＜br /＞ Agro- denotes: connected with farming＜/p＞ ＜p＞(B). Example of “Combining form + Root Word”:＜/p＞ ＜p＞Aero- + Gramme = Aerogramm＜br /＞ Aero- denotes: connected with aircraft＜br /＞ Gramme denotes: writing＜/p＞ ＜p＞(C). Examples of “Combining form + Combining form”:＜/p＞ ＜p＞Hydro- + -Logy = Hydrology [the scientific study of the earth's water]＜br /＞ Hydro- denotes: relating to water＜br /＞ -Logy denotes: a subject of study＜/p＞ ＜p＞IMPORTANT NOTES:＜/p＞ ＜ol＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞“Combining form” generally cannot stand alone as free words, but there are many exceptions to this rule.＜br /＞ EXAMPLES:＜br /＞ Combining Form: -like [free word]＜br /＞ lotus + -like = lotus-like＜br /＞ rope + -like = rope-like＜br /＞ -like- denotes: similar to the thing that is mentioned＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Many Words ending in “-ed”, “-en”, etc. are used as COMBINING FORMS.＜br /＞ EXAMPLES:＜br /＞ Combining Form: -based (ending in ‘-ed’)＜br /＞ foreign + -based = foreign-based＜br /＞ demand + -based = demand-based＜br /＞ -based denotes: containing something as an important feature or part＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞Many words ending in “-ing” are used as COMBINING FORMS.＜br /＞ EXAMPLES:＜br /＞ Combining Form: -looking (ending in ‘-ing’)＜br /＞ fine + -looking = fine-looking＜br /＞ suspicious + -looking = suspicious-looking＜br /＞ -looking- denotes: to be appearing in a way that is mentioned＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜/ol＞ ＜p＞Alphabetical List of Combining Forms Along With Their Meanings And Examples＜/p＞ ＜p＞Combining Forms -- A＜/p＞ ＜p＞AERO-＜br /＞ Used to form: adjectives, adverbs and nouns＜br /＞ General meaning: connected with aircraft＜br /＞ Examples:＜br /＞ aerobatics / aerodrome / aerodynamics / aerofoil / aerogramme (also, aerogram) / aeronaut / aeronautics / aerospace / aerostat＜/p＞ ＜p＞******＜/p＞ ＜p＞-AFFECTED＜br /＞ Used to form: adjectives＜br /＞ General meaning: suffering from the thing that is mentioned＜br /＞ Examples [along with their use in phrases]:＜br /＞ drug-affected ---- [drug-affected newborns]＜br /＞ famine-affected ---- [famine-affected village]＜br /＞ flu-affected ---- [flu-affected patients]＜br /＞ militancy-affected ---- [militancy-affected state]＜br /＞ quake-affected ---- [quake-affected hills]＜/p＞ ＜p＞Other Examples:＜br /＞ flood-affected / cyclone-affected / explosion-affected / drought-affected / rain-affected / violence-affected＜/p＞ ＜p＞******＜/p＞ ＜p＞AFRO-＜br /＞ Used to form: adjectives and nouns＜br /＞ General meaning: African＜br /＞ Examples [along with their use in phrases]:＜br /＞ Afro-Brazilian ---- [Afro-Brazilian heritage]＜br /＞ Afro-British ---- [Afro-British people]＜br /＞ Afro-Caribbean ---- [Afro-Caribbean cooperation]＜br /＞ Afro-Colombian ---- [Afro-Colombian celebrities]＜br /＞ Afro-Cuban ---- [Afro-Cuban player]＜br /＞ Afro-descendant ---- [Afro-descendant communities]＜br /＞ Afro-Iranian ---- [Afro-Iranian minority]＜br /＞ Afro-Latina ---- [Afro-Latina engineers]＜br /＞ Afro-Mexican ---- [Afro-Mexican students]＜br /＞ Afro-Palestinian ---- [Afro-Palestinian group]＜br /＞ Afro-Turk ---- [Afro-Turk music star]＜/p＞ ＜p＞ALL-＜br /＞ Used to form: adjectives and adverbs＜br /＞ General meaning: each and every one | totally | in the highest degree＜br /＞ Examples:＜br /＞ all-American / all-around / all-British / all-Canadian / all-clear / all-consuming / all-embracing / all-encompassing / all-important / all-inclusive / all-night / all-nighter / all-out / all-over / all-party / all-pervading / all-powerful / all-purpose / all-round / all-rounder / all-star / all-ticket / all-time＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 109円 |
 Dictionary of 7-Letter Words: Words You Should Know【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞In this book, you will learn the meanings of 1125 useful 7-letter words. You will also find the names of the parts of speech they belong to. I have also given synonyms for most of these words. Sample this:＜/p＞ ＜p＞01 -- abiotic [adj.] -- relating to non-living or non-biological parts of an ecosystem in the environment＜br /＞ 02 -- abridge [v.] -- to make a shortened version of an ‘original text’ [synonyms: abbreviate, shorten]＜br /＞ 03 -- abyssal [adj.] -- of or belonging to the ocean depths, especially between about 3000 and 6000 meters down＜br /＞ 04 -- acclaim [v.] -- to praise, admire or welcome sb/sth enthusiastically and publicly || [n.] -- praise, admiration and approval for sb/sth, for artistic achievement in an enthusiastic way [synonyms: approbation, commendation, compliments]＜br /＞ 05 -- adeptly [adv.] -- in a skillful way that shows natural ability or through proficiency [synonyms: adroitly, skillfully, proficiently]＜br /＞ 06 -- ageless [adj.] -- never coming to an end or growing old [synonyms: everlasting, timeless]＜br /＞ 07 -- airhead [n.] -- an unintelligent or stupid person [synonym: dreamer]＜br /＞ 08 -- amateur [adj.] -- doing sth for enjoyment or interest, not as an occupation; done for enjoyment or interest, not as an occupation [synonym: recreational] || [n.] -- (a). a person who engages in activity especially a sport for enjoyment or interest, not as an occupation | (b). -- an unskilled person [synonym: layperson]＜br /＞ 09 -- amateurish [adj.] -- done incompetently, inexpertly or unskillfully [synonym: unprofessional]＜br /＞ 10 -- ancient [adj.] -- (a). relating to a period of history that is very long ago and no longer in existence [synonym: primeval] | (b). having existed for a very long time in the past; very old | (c). (the ancients) the people of Egypt, Greek and Rome that existed before the end of the Western Roman Empire a.d. 476＜br /＞ 11 -- angelic [adj.] -- (of a person) exceptionally good, kind, gentle, innocent or beautiful; like an angel＜br /＞ 12 -- anodyne [adj.] -- not likely to cause disagreement or offense; not expressing strong opinions [synonyms: bland, insipid] | (b). capable of relieving pain＜br /＞ 13 -- appease [v.] -- (a). to make sb calmer and prevent them from harming you by accepting their demands [synonyms: conciliate; soothe; pacify] | (b). to make or preserve peace with a nation and avoid war by giving it what they want＜br /＞ 14 -- artisan [adj.] -- a person who does skilled work, especially one that involves making things with their hands [synonym: craftsman]＜br /＞ 15 -- audible [adj.] -- that is loud enough to be heard clearly [synonym: perceptible] [antonyms: inaudible]＜br /＞ 16 -- audibly [adv.] -- in a way that can be heard [synonyms: noticeably, perceptibly]＜br /＞ 17 -- aurally [adv.] -- with regard to sound or the ear＜br /＞ 18 -- aureate [adj.] -- (a). (especially of language) decorated or elaborated in a complicated way | (b). made of gold or having the color of gold [synonym: golden]＜br /＞ 19 -- aureole [n.] -- a circle of light or brightness especially around the head or body of a holy person＜br /＞ 20 ? avidity [n.] -- extreme interest, eagerness or enthusiasm＜br /＞ 21 -- awesome [adj.] -- (a).very impressive and often frightening [synonyms: amazing, tremendous] | (b). first-rate, excellent or pleasurable＜br /＞ 22 -- awfully [adv.] -- extremely, terribly, very＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 137円 |
 Dictionary of Verbs: Vocabulary Building【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞2250 Useful Verbs and Their Meanings＜/p＞ ＜p＞Verbs are words that show action, state of being, or occurrence and form the main part of the predicate of a sentence. The basic form of a verb is known as its infinitive. In this book, you will study and learn useful English verbs along with their meanings. || Sample this:＜/p＞ ＜p＞English Verbs -- A＜/p＞ ＜p＞01 -- abase -- to behave in a way so as to make someone that he/she does seem unimportant [synonyms: belittle, degrade, demean, humiliate, subjugate]＜br /＞ 02 -- abate -- to become less strong or widespread; to make something less strong or widespread. [synonyms: decline, subside]＜br /＞ 03 -- abduct -- to illegally and forcefully take sb away and keep them as a prisoner, especially in order to get sth such as money for returning them [synonym: kidnap]＜br /＞ 04 -- abet -- to help or encourage or support sb to do sth wrong or illegal＜br /＞ 05 -- abhor -- to strongly hate a way of thinking or behaving for moral reasons [synonyms: detest, despise, loathe]＜br /＞ 06 -- abrade -- to remove part of the surface of sth, such as rock or skin, and damage it or make it rough by rubbing it against sth rough and hard i.e. by friction or erosion [synonyms: graze, roughen, scrape]＜br /＞ 07 -- abridge -- to make a shortened version of an ‘original text’ [synonyms: abbreviate, shorten]＜br /＞ 08 -- abrogate -- to officially cancel or end sth such as a law, agreement, contract, decision, etc. and make them no longer valid [synonyms: repeal, revoke, rescind]＜br /＞ 09 -- abstract -- (a). to extract or remove something from something else | (b). to consider something theoretically or separately from (something else) | (c). to make a written summary of the main points of an argument, theory or a book, etc.＜br /＞ 10 -- abut -- (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]＜br /＞ 11 -- acclaim -- to praise, admire or welcome sb/sth enthusiastically and publicly＜br /＞ 12 -- ache -- (a). to feel continuous pain in a part of your body [synonym: hurt] | (b). to have a strong desire for sb/sth or to do sth | (c). to be very sad or distressed＜br /＞ 13 -- adore -- to be very fond of something or to like sb very much [synonyms: admire, love]＜br /＞ 14 -- affect -- (a). to cause a change in someone or something; to have an impact or an influence on someone or something | (b). to produce strong feelings of distress, pity, regret, sorrow, or sympathy, etc. on sb | (c). (of a disease) to make sb become ill or sick; to have an impact on sb or a particular part of the body | (d). -- to act as if you are feeling or thinking sth | (e). 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]＜br /＞ 15 -- aggrandize -- to increase power, wealth, importance or status of a person or country [synonyms: enhance; extend]＜br /＞ 16 -- aggravate -- (a). to intentionally irritate somebody [synonyms: annoy, exasperate] | (b).to make an unpleasant situation or an illness worse or more serious [synonyms: exacerbate, worsen]＜br /＞ 17 -- ante -- to put a sum of money in poker before receiving cards＜br /＞ 18 -- ape -- (a). to do sth in the same way as sb else, however not in a proper manner [synonym: imitate] | (b). to irritate or make fun of sb by copying the way they behave, talk, or walk, etc in an absurd manner [synonym: mimic]＜br /＞ 19 -- appease -- (a). to make sb calmer and prevent them from harming you by accepting their demands [synonyms: conciliate; soothe; pacify] | (b). to make or preserve peace with a nation and avoid war by giving it what they want＜br /＞ 20 -- arch -- (a). (of part of your body) to move and form a curved shape | (b). to be in a curved line or shape across or over sth＜br /＞ 21 -- aspire -- to direct your hopes, efforts, etc. towards a particular career or activity [synonyms: aim, seek]＜br /＞ 22 -- attain -- (a). to get something after a lot of effort | (b). to reach a particular level, age, condition, etc.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 141円 |
 Dictionary of Formal Words: Vocabulary Building【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞2600 Useful Formal Words and Their Meanings＜/p＞ ＜p＞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:＜/p＞ ＜p＞Formal Words -- A＜/p＞ ＜p＞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]＜br /＞ 02 -- abate [v.] -- to become less strong or widespread; to make something less strong or widespread. [synonyms: decline, subside]＜br /＞ 03 -- abhorrence [n.] -- a feeling of strong hate for a way of thinking or behaving for moral reasons [synonyms: detestation, disgust, hatred, loathing, repugnance]＜br /＞ 04 -- abstemious [adj.] -- not allowing yourself to indulge too much in enjoyable activities such as eating food or drinking alcohol [synonym: ascetic]＜br /＞ 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]＜br /＞ 06 -- abstruse [adj.] -- complicated and difficult to understand especially when it could be explained in an easier way [synonyms: perplexing, puzzling]＜br /＞ 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]＜br /＞ 08 -- abyss [n.] -- (a). a very deep wide crack or opening in the ground＜br /＞ 09 -- acclamation [n.] -- loud, noisy and enthusiastic approval or welcome [synonyms: approbation, commendation]＜br /＞ 10 -- ache [v.] -- (b). to have a strong desire for sb/sth or to do sth＜br /＞ 11 -- acme [n.] -- the highest point or stage of development, achievement or the most excellent example of sth [synonyms: peak, summit, zenith]＜br /＞ 12 -- acolyte [n.] -- a person who attends, follows and helps a leader＜br /＞ 13 -- aesthete [n.] -- a person who has a love, understanding, sensitivity and appreciation of works of art and beautiful things＜br /＞ 14 -- affecting [adj.] -- producing strong feelings of distress, pity, regret, sorrow, or sympathy, etc.＜br /＞ 15 -- aged [adj.] -- very old; grown old [synonym: matured]＜br /＞ 16 -- aggrandize [v.] -- to increase power, wealth, importance or status of a person or country [synonyms: enhance, extend]＜br /＞ 17 -- airy [adj.] -- (a). showing no worry about sth or not treating sth as serious | (b). -- not serious or practical＜br /＞ 18 -- akin [adj.] -- (a). having some of the essential same qualities [synonym: similar] | (b). related by blood＜br /＞ 19 -- allusive [adj.] -- containing a word or phrase that makes a reference to a specific person, event, place, etc. in an indirect way＜br /＞ 20 -- aloft [adv.] -- high up in or into the air; far above the ground [synonym: overhead]＜br /＞ 21 -- amid (prep.] -- (a). in the middle or course of something (b). surrounded by sth＜br /＞ 22 -- amity [n.] -- a friendly relationship [synonyms: concord, harmony]＜br /＞ 23 -- anew [adv.] -- (a). again but in a new or different and more positive way | (b). once more [synonym: again]＜br /＞ 24 -- anodyne [adj.] -- not likely to cause disagreement or offense; not expressing strong opinions [synonyms: bland, insipid] | (b). capable of relieving pain＜br /＞ 25 -- antagonistically (adv.) -- In a manner that shows or feels dislike or opposition [synonym: hostility]＜br /＞ 26 -- arcane [adj.] -- strange, secret and mysterious and therefore knowable or understandable only to a few people [synonyms: esoteric, unfathomable]＜br /＞ 27 -- artifice [n.] -- the clever use of tricks to cheat or deceive sb [synonyms: deception, pretense] | (b). a skilled piece of workmanship＜br /＞ 28 -- audacity [n.] -- rude, shocking or disrespectful behavior [synonyms: cheek, daring, impudence, nerve]＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 138円 |
 Dictionary of Informal Words: Vocabulary Building【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞What are “Informal Words?”＜/p＞ ＜p＞Informal Words are connected with normal communication to your colleagues, acquaintances, family members, etc. Informal words are more common in speech than in writing. Informal words are used in the ‘unofficial’ language. These words are not used in ‘official’ or formal writing. This book covers around 1400 Informal words (including the name of parts of speech they belong to) and their meanings＜/p＞ ＜p＞NOTE:＜br /＞ Many informal words are used in both American and British English in the same way. However, some informal words are particularly used in American English only. Similarly, some informal words are particularly used in British English only.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Sample This:＜/p＞ ＜p＞Informal Words? A＜/p＞ ＜p＞A1 [adjective] -- very good＜/p＞ ＜p＞abs [noun] -- the muscles of the abdomen＜/p＞ ＜p＞ace [adjective | noun] -- very good | number one＜/p＞ ＜p＞achy [adjective] -- affected by an uninterrupted pain that is small in degree＜/p＞ ＜p＞ack-ack [noun] -- the non-stop firing of guns at aircraft＜/p＞ ＜p＞ad [noun] -- advertisement＜/p＞ ＜p＞adman [noun] -- a person who works in advertising or promotion＜/p＞ ＜p＞adore [verb] -- to be very fond of something＜/p＞ ＜p＞aggravate [verb] -- to intentionally irritate somebody＜/p＞ ＜p＞a gogo [adjective] -- in large quantities＜/p＞ ＜p＞airhead [noun] -- an unintelligent or stupid person＜/p＞ ＜p＞all [adverb] -- enormously＜/p＞ ＜p＞allergic [adjective] -- having an aversion of somebody/something＜/p＞ ＜p＞all right [adverb] -- used to emphasize something＜/p＞ ＜p＞almighty [adjective] -- enormous or severe＜/p＞ ＜p＞alphabet soup [noun] -- an extremely difficult language with abbreviations or symbols＜/p＞ ＜p＞ammo [noun] -- ammunition [supply of bullets, etc; very important information for argument]＜/p＞ ＜p＞amp [noun] -- amplifier [a type of electrical device]＜/p＞ ＜p＞appalling [adjective] -- extremely bad or poor＜/p＞ ＜p＞arm candy [noun] -- a beautiful woman accompanied by a man in a public event＜/p＞ ＜p＞arm-twisting [noun] -- the use of physical power or great pressure to convince somebody to do something＜/p＞ ＜p＞artsy (arty) [adjective] -- enormously interested in the arts＜/p＞ ＜p＞artsy-fartsy (arty-farty) [adjective] -- connected with the arts＜/p＞ ＜p＞Aussie [noun] -- a person or native from Australia＜/p＞ ＜p＞awful [adjective] -- very bad | used to emphasize a large quantity or sum of something＜/p＞ ＜p＞axe (ax) [verb] -- to kill somebody with an axe | to get rid of a scheme, service, system, etc. | to dismiss somebody from their job＜/p＞ ＜p＞***********＜/p＞ ＜p＞INFORMAL WORDS -- Particularly Used In AMERICAN ENGLISH:＜/p＞ ＜p＞ace [verb] -- to be successful＜/p＞ ＜p＞all-nighter [noun] -- a time when somebody stays awake all night, mainly for studying＜/p＞ ＜p＞ambulance chaser [noun] -- a lawyer connected with cases of accident claims＜/p＞ ＜p＞amped [adjective] -- excited＜/p＞ ＜p＞antsy [adjective] -- unable to keep still＜/p＞ ＜p＞any [adverb] -- ‘at all’ [used at the end of negative sentences]＜/p＞ ＜p＞A-OK [adjective] -- in satisfactory or perfect condition, manner or style.＜/p＞ ＜p＞attaboy / attagirl [exclamation] -- used to admire or encourage a boy or man/girl or woman＜/p＞ ＜p＞awesome [adjective] -- first-rate, excellent or pleasurable＜/p＞ ＜p＞awful [adverb] -- extremely or enormously＜/p＞ ＜p＞INFORMAL WORDS -- Particularly Used In BRITISH ENGLISH:＜/p＞ ＜p＞admin [noun] -- Administration [activities connected with organizing something]＜/p＞ ＜p＞afters [noun] -- a sweet dish that is eaten after a meal＜/p＞ ＜p＞ages -- [noun] a very long time＜/p＞ ＜p＞aggro [noun] -- cruel, hostile and aggressive behavior＜/p＞ ＜p＞airy-fairy [adjective] -- impractical, unreasonable, unclear＜/p＞ ＜p＞all right [exclamation] -- used to say hello＜/p＞ ＜p＞all-singing, all-dancing [adjective] -- (of a machine) having advanced features＜/p＞ ＜p＞anorak [noun] -- a boring person who is very fond of learning facts or collecting things＜/p＞ ＜p＞appro [noun] -- on approval [connected with shopping activities]＜/p＞ ＜p＞argy-bargy [noun] -- noisy argument or difference of opinions＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 109円 |
 Dictionary of Old-fashioned Words: Vocabulary Building【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞What are “Old-fashioned Words”?＜/p＞ ＜p＞Definition of ‘Old-fashioned words’:＜br /＞ “Words and expressions that were common in the past but are passing out of ordinary use.”＜/p＞ ＜p＞‘Old-fashioned words’ are also known as ‘archaic words’. Many people use the term ‘old use’ for the words and expressions that were common in the past but have passed out of ordinary use.＜br /＞ These words are mainly used in historical novels. They are also used to amuse people.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Examples:＜br /＞ Old-fashioned word:＜br /＞ dandified [adjective]＜br /＞ (of a man) too careful about his look or clothes＜/p＞ ＜p＞Old-fashioned word:＜br /＞ vamoose [verb]＜br /＞ to leave fast＜/p＞ ＜p＞Old-fashioned idiom＜br /＞ blot your copybook -- to do something bad to spoil your good reputation among people＜/p＞ ＜p＞Old-fashioned phrasal verb＜br /＞ buck up! -- used to tell somebody to make haste＜/p＞ ＜p＞A detailed list of “old-fashioned words”, parts of speech they belong to, and their meanings are as follows:＜/p＞ ＜p＞?＜br /＞ Old-fashioned Words -- A＜/p＞ ＜p＞abed [adverb]＜br /＞ in bed＜/p＞ ＜p＞abide [verb]＜br /＞ to stay or live in a place＜br /＞ Use in a sentence: Everybody must abide by the law.＜/p＞ ＜p＞abroad [adverb]＜br /＞ outside; outdoors＜/p＞ ＜p＞accidence [noun]＜br /＞ the part of grammar that deals with the change in the form of a word＜/p＞ ＜p＞accursed [adjective]＜br /＞ having a bad magic spell on something＜br /＞ Use in a sentence: They lived in the forest as if accursed. || There is no escaping the sense of anxiety that we humans are accursed with.＜/p＞ ＜p＞adieu [exclamation]＜br /＞ goodbye＜br /＞ Use in a sentence: They bid adieu to him with mixed emotions.＜/p＞ ＜p＞addled [adjective]＜br /＞ confused / (of an egg) not fresh＜br /＞ Use in a sentence: He is not a silly and addled dude.＜/p＞ ＜p＞without further/more ado [idiom]＜br /＞ at once; immediately＜br /＞ Use in a sentence: Once it was sure that the area had been secured, the children were without more ado accompanied to the assembly hall.＜/p＞ ＜p＞adventurer / adventuress [noun]＜br /＞ a person who is very fond of going to unusual places or gaining new experiences＜br /＞ Use in a sentence: She is a hard-core adventuress, a travel journalist, who has traveled around the world.＜/p＞ ＜p＞aerodrome (airdrome) [noun]＜br /＞ a small airport＜br /＞ Use in a sentence: The extension of the runway was aimed at better services for private operators at the aerodrome.＜/p＞ ＜p＞affair [noun]＜br /＞ a strange or inexplicable thing＜/p＞ ＜p＞affright [verb]＜br /＞ to scare; to frighten＜br /＞ Use in a sentence: Let nothing affright you.＜/p＞ ＜p＞ague [noun]＜br /＞ malaria, dengue or other diseases that cause fever and shivering＜/p＞ ＜p＞ail [verb]＜br /＞ to make somebody ill/sick＜/p＞ ＜p＞air hostess [noun]＜br /＞ a female flight attendant＜/p＞ ＜p＞alack [exclamation]＜br /＞ a word that is used to show you are sad or sorry＜br /＞ Use in a sentence: Alas and alack, only a few of those stories are all that funny.＜/p＞ ＜p＞alas [exclamation]＜br /＞ a word that is used to show you are sad or sorry＜br /＞ Use in a sentence: His experiments, alas, were flawed and had been mythologized.＜/p＞ ＜p＞be all up (with somebody) [idiom]＜br /＞ to be the end for somebody＜/p＞ ＜p＞almoner [noun]＜br /＞ a person employed by a hospital to handle financial and social problems of patients＜br /＞ Use in a sentence: They wanted a more active almoner, who could find innovative ways to help the poor.＜/p＞ ＜p＞alms [noun]＜br /＞ money, clothes, food, etc. given to beggars or poor people＜br /＞ Use in a sentence: They were injured in a stampede to receive alms being distributed by a charity.＜/p＞ ＜p＞in the altogether [idiom]＜br /＞ without wearing any clothes＜/p＞ ＜p＞Amerindian [noun]＜br /＞ Native American＜br /＞ Use in a sentence: The word 'guava' originates from the language of the Arawaks, an Amerindian people from the Caribbean.＜/p＞ ＜p＞ammo [noun]＜br /＞ ammunition＜br /＞ Use in a sentence: They have tested and run a lot of ammo through their rifles.＜/p＞ ＜p＞amour [noun]＜br /＞ a secret love affair＜/p＞ ＜p＞anon [adverb]＜br /＞ soon; early, immediately; in a moment＜/p＞ ＜p＞apoplexy [noun]＜br /＞ the sudden and complete loss of the ability to sense or move＜br /＞ apoplectic [adjective]＜br /＞ related to apoplexy＜/p＞ ＜p＞apparel [noun]＜br /＞ formal clothes＜br /＞ Use in a sentence: The US apparel industry is highly fragmented with many players.＜/p＞ ＜p＞applesauce [noun]＜br /＞ nonsense＜br /＞ Use in a sentence: All politics is applesauce!＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 109円 |
 Dictionary of 6-Letter Words: Words You Should Know【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞In this book, you will learn the meanings of 1275 useful 6-letter words. You will also find the names of the parts of speech they belong to. I have also given synonyms for most of these words. Sample this:＜/p＞ ＜p＞01 -- abduct [v.] -- to illegally and forcefully take sb away and keep them as a prisoner, especially in order to get sth such as money for returning them [synonym: kidnap]＜br /＞ 02 -- abrade [v.] -- to remove part of the surface of sth, such as rock or skin, and damage it or make it rough by rubbing it against sth rough and hard i.e. by friction or erosion [synonyms: graze, roughen, scrape]＜br /＞ 03 -- abrupt [adj.] -- (a). involving action or change that is sudden, rapid or unexpected in an unpleasant way | (b). speaking in an unfriendly manner＜br /＞ 04 -- acidly [adv.] -- (of sb’s remarks) in a manner that is critical, rude and unkind [synonym: sarcastically]＜br /＞ 05 -- advent [n.] -- (a). the beginning of an important event or situation; the invention of something important; or the arrival of a notable person or thing (b). the period beginning four Sundays before Christmas [synonym: initiation]＜br /＞ 06 -- affect [v.] -- (a). to cause a change in someone or something; to have an impact or an influence on someone or something | (b). to produce strong feelings of distress, pity, regret, sorrow, or sympathy, etc. on sb | (c). (of a disease) to make sb become ill or sick; to have an impact on sb or a particular part of the body | (d). to act as if you are feeling or thinking sth | (e). 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]＜br /＞ 07 -- aflame [adj.] -- burning; in flames | full of dazzling lights | showing pleasure or disgrace＜br /＞ 08 -- agleam [adj.] -- shining brightly and steadily; full of light [synonym: glowing]＜br /＞ 09 -- angler [n.] -- a person who catches fish with a rod or line as a hobby (not as a job or sport)＜br /＞ 10 -- anorak [n.] -- a boring person who is very fond of learning facts or collecting things＜br /＞ 11 -- arcane [adj.] -- strange, secret and mysterious and therefore knowable or understandable only to a few people [synonyms: esoteric, unfathomable]＜br /＞ 12 ? archly [adv.] -- In an amusing manner because you are more aware of the situation than others＜br /＞ 13 -- ardent [adj.] -- showing particular emotion or feeling such as love, fondness, etc. for somebody/something strongly [synonyms: enthusiastic, passionate]＜br /＞ 14 -- aright [adv.] -- correctly＜br /＞ 15 -- artful [adj.] -- (a). clever or skillful at getting what you want, especially in a cunning/dishonest way or by hiding the truth [synonyms: crafty, tricky] | (b). (of things or actions) showing creative skill or taste＜br /＞ 16 -- aspire [v.] --to direct your hopes, efforts, etc. towards a particular career or activity [synonyms: aim, seek]＜br /＞ 17 -- attain (v.) (a). to get something after a lot of effort | (b). to reach a particular level, age, condition, etc.＜br /＞ 18 -- august [adj.] -- respected, dignified and impressive [synonyms: imposing, majestic]＜br /＞ 19 ? avidly [adv.] -- with great interest, eagerness or enthusiasm＜br /＞ 20 ? avowal [n.] -- a statement that publicly and firmly shows your opinion about sth [synonym: affirmation]＜br /＞ 21 -- avowed [adj.] -- that has been publicly admitted, declared, asserted or stated [synonyms: affirmed, confirmed]＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 137円 |
 Dictionary of English Antonyms: Vocabulary Building【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞An Antonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Alphabetical List of English antonyms＜/p＞ ＜p＞Sample This:＜/p＞ ＜p＞English Antonyms ? A＜/p＞ ＜ol＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ABOVE -- (meaning) on top of, over, higher than, more than＜br /＞ Antonyms of ‘Above’ --＜br /＞ below / under / less / beneath / lower＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ABSORB -- (meaning) to take in energy, gas, heat, light, liquid, etc.＜br /＞ Antonyms of ‘Absorb’ --＜br /＞ emanate / discharge / drip / emit / exude / leak / ooze / radiate / secrete＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ABSTEMIOUS -- (meaning) not lenient towards yourself＜br /＞ Antonyms of ‘Abstemious’ --＜br /＞ unconstrained / uncontrolled / uninhibited / unrestrained＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ACCEPT -- (meaning) to take readily something that is offered; to say ‘Yes’ to the proposal, offer, etc.＜br /＞ Antonyms of ‘Accept’ --＜br /＞ abandon / deny / disallow / disprove / discard / dump / rebut / refuse / reject＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ACCIDENTAL -- (meaning) happening by chance＜br /＞ Antonyms of ‘Accidental’ --＜br /＞ deliberate / intentional / planned / premeditated / purposeful / fixed＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ACCRETION -- (meaning) slowly added layer of a substance＜br /＞ Antonyms of ‘Accretion’ --＜br /＞ corrosion / decay / decomposition / deterioration / disintegration / erosion＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ACKNOWLEDGE -- (meaning) to accept that something is true＜br /＞ Antonyms of ‘Acknowledge’ --＜br /＞ condone / deny / disprove / challenge / contradict / ignore / invalidate / overlook / rebuff / refute＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ACTIVE -- (meaning) involved in something or doing something＜br /＞ Antonyms of ‘Active’ --＜br /＞ dormant / idle / inactive / inert / latent / lethargic / listless / passive / sluggish＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜li＞ ＜p＞ACTUAL -- (meaning) existing in reality＜br /＞ Antonyms of ‘Actual’ --＜br /＞ fantasy / illusory / imaginary / invented / unreal / virtual＜/p＞ ＜/li＞ ＜/ol＞ ＜p＞OTHER USEFUL ANTONYMS -- A＜/p＞ ＜ol＞ ＜li＞abandon -- retain / salvage＜/li＞ ＜li＞abase -- deference / respect＜/li＞ ＜li＞abashed -- proud / unabashed＜/li＞ ＜li＞abate -- strengthen / brace＜/li＞ ＜li＞abbreviate -- amplify / lengthen＜/li＞ ＜li＞abdicate -- accept / continue＜/li＞ ＜li＞aberrant -- typical / usual＜/li＞ ＜li＞aberration -- normality / routine＜/li＞ ＜li＞abet -- hinder / dissuade＜/li＞ ＜li＞abhor -- admire / worship＜/li＞ ＜li＞abhorrent -- desirable / pleasing＜/li＞ ＜li＞abiding -- temporary / transient＜/li＞ ＜li＞ability -- inability / ineptitude＜/li＞ ＜li＞abject -- hopeful / optimistic＜/li＞ ＜li＞abjure -- own / possess＜/li＞ ＜li＞able -- incapable / unable＜/li＞ ＜li＞abnormal -- normal / natural＜/li＞ ＜li＞abolition -- initiation / launching＜/li＞ ＜li＞abominate -- love / respect＜/li＞ ＜li＞abortive -- fruitful / productive＜/li＞ ＜li＞abrasive -- even / regular / polite＜/li＞ ＜li＞abridge -- enlarge / expand＜/li＞ ＜li＞abridged -- comprehensive / whole＜/li＞ ＜li＞abrupt -- gradual / steady＜/li＞ ＜li＞abseil -- ascend / climb＜/li＞ ＜li＞absence -- attendance / existence / presence＜/li＞ ＜li＞absolute -- relative / virtual＜/li＞ ＜li＞absolution -- harshness / severity＜/li＞ ＜li＞absolve -- blame / condemn / denounce＜/li＞ ＜li＞abstain -- endure / persist＜/li＞ ＜li＞abstinence -- excess / indulgence＜/li＞ ＜li＞abstract -- concrete / real＜/li＞ ＜li＞abstracted -- alert / attentive / aware＜/li＞ ＜li＞abstruse -- intelligible / logical / lucid＜/li＞ ＜li＞abundant -- meager / scarce＜/li＞ ＜li＞abysmal -- excellent / outstanding＜/li＞ ＜li＞accede -- disallow / discard＜/li＞ ＜li＞acceptable -- deplorable / unacceptable＜/li＞ ＜li＞acceptance -- denial / rejection / renunciation＜/li＞ ＜li＞accessible -- inaccessible / unachievable＜/li＞ ＜li＞acclaim -- condemnation / disapproval＜/li＞ ＜li＞accolade -- discredit / disgrace / ignominy＜/li＞ ＜li＞accommodating -- disobliging / uncooperative＜/li＞ ＜li＞accord -- disagreement / disparity＜/li＞ ＜li＞accountable -- inexplicable / unaccountable＜/li＞ ＜li＞accredit -- derecognize / disapprove＜/li＞ ＜li＞accrual -- decrease / deduction / loss＜/li＞ ＜li＞accurate -- inaccurate / incorrect＜/li＞ ＜li＞accustomed -- unaccustomed / unfamiliar＜/li＞ ＜li＞achievable -- unachievable / unattainable＜/li＞ ＜li＞acquiescence -- opposition / resistance＜/li＞ ＜li＞acquire -- cede / relinquish / surrender＜/li＞ ＜li＞acrid -- saccharine / sugary＜/li＞ ＜li＞acrimonious -- harmonious / melodious＜/li＞ ＜li＞activate -- deactivate / impede＜/li＞ ＜/ol＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 328円 |
 Dictionary of Humorous Words: Vocabulary Building【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞What are “Humorous Words”?＜/p＞ ＜p＞What is Humor? [HUMOUR [(British English) | HUMOR (AMERICAN ENGLISH)]＜br /＞ Humor is something that is funny, comical, or amusing＜/p＞ ＜p＞Definition of ‘Humorous Words’＜br /＞ Words that are intended to be amusing, entertaining, funny, or comical are called humorous words.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Examples:＜br /＞ beak [noun] ? large or pointed nose of somebody＜br /＞ ego-surfing [noun] ? the activity of searching your name on different websites on the Internet＜br /＞ iron rations [noun] ? a small amount of food carried for an emergency by soldiers, etc. while climbing or walking＜br /＞ unhand [verb] ? to release somebody that you are holding＜/p＞ ＜p＞Besides “Humorous Words”, there are some Idioms and Phrasal Verbs which are used to express humor (amusement or funniness)＜br /＞ Example- (idiom): a big cheese ? a very important and influential person in a big organization＜br /＞ Example- (phrasal verb): gird (up) your loins ? to get ready to do a difficult task or activity＜/p＞ ＜p＞NOTE: Many ‘Humorous Words’ are also used in ‘formal’, ‘informal’ or other sense＜br /＞ Example:＜br /＞ BEAST＜br /＞ beast [noun] [Humorous] ? a person or thing who is unpleasant＜br /＞ beast [noun] [Informal] ? a thing of a particular type＜br /＞ beast [noun] [Formal] ? a large and dangerous animal＜/p＞ ＜p＞A detailed list of ‘humorous words’, parts of speech they belong to, and their meanings are as follows:＜br /＞ ?＜br /＞ Humorous Words -- A＜/p＞ ＜p＞abaya [noun]＜br /＞ a full-length, sleeveless outer garment worn by Arabs＜/p＞ ＜p＞abdicate [verb]＜br /＞ to give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach＜/p＞ ＜p＞abibliophobia [noun]＜br /＞ the fear of running out of reading material＜/p＞ ＜p＞abomasums [noun]＜br /＞ the fourth stomach of a ruminant, such as a cow or a sheep＜/p＞ ＜p＞absquatulate [verb]＜br /＞ to abruptly leave or abscond with something＜/p＞ ＜p＞academe [noun]＜br /＞ the world of studying, teaching, etc. at academic institutions e.g. universities and colleges＜/p＞ ＜p＞accoutrements (accouterments) [noun]＜br /＞ pieces of equipment that are required for an activity; accessories＜/p＞ ＜p＞acerbate [verb]＜br /＞ to embitter somebody＜/p＞ ＜p＞acidulous [adjective]＜br /＞ rather sour or sharp in speech, manner, etc.＜/p＞ ＜p＞adjourn to… [phrasal verb]＜br /＞ to go to another place to calm down＜/p＞ ＜p＞of advanced years | sb's advanced age [idiom]＜br /＞ used to show that somebody is ‘very old’ or aged＜/p＞ ＜p＞agelast [noun]＜br /＞ one who never laughs＜/p＞ ＜p＞aglet [noun]＜br /＞ the plastic tip on the end of a shoelace＜/p＞ ＜p＞alack [exclamation]＜br /＞ used to express sadness or regret＜/p＞ ＜p＞allegator [noun]＜br /＞ someone who alleges＜/p＞ ＜p＞allergic [adjective]＜br /＞ strong dislike towards somebody＜/p＞ ＜p＞amatory [adjective]＜br /＞ relating to physical activity or desire＜/p＞ ＜p＞amphibology [noun]＜br /＞ grammatically ambiguous phrase or sentence (e.g.: he talked to his son and his daughter)＜/p＞ ＜p＞amphisbaena [noun]＜br /＞ a mythical serpent with a head at each end＜/p＞ ＜p＞anencephalous [adjective]＜br /＞ lacking a brain＜/p＞ ＜p＞anfractuous [adjective]＜br /＞ circuitous or winding＜/p＞ ＜p＞anguilliform [adjective]＜br /＞ resembling an eel＜/p＞ ＜p＞anserine [adjective]＜br /＞ goose-like | silly or foolish＜/p＞ ＜p＞antediluvian [adjective]＜br /＞ traditional or out-of-date＜/p＞ ＜p＞anthropophagy [noun]＜br /＞ cannibalism＜/p＞ ＜p＞apolaustic [adjective]＜br /＞ devoted to the seeking of enjoyment＜/p＞ ＜p＞apple-knocker [noun]＜br /＞ an ignorant or unsophisticated person＜/p＞ ＜p＞appurtenance [noun]＜br /＞ a smaller part of something larger, superior or more significant＜/p＞ ＜p＞archipelago [noun]＜br /＞ a chain of islands＜/p＞ ＜p＞argle-bargle [noun]＜br /＞ meaningless and abundant talk or writing＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 113円 |
 Dictionary of Technical Words: Vocabulary Building【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞Technical words are words that have specific meanings within a specific field of expertise. Technical language is a specialized type of written or oral communication. In this book, you will study and learn useful and common technical words, names of parts of speech they belong to and their meanings.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Sample This:＜/p＞ ＜ol＞ ＜li＞Anatomy ?＜/li＞ ＜/ol＞ ＜p＞01 -- abductor [n.] -- a muscle used to pull a body part away from the midline of the body or from another part＜br /＞ 02 -- aqueous humor [n.] -- a transparent water-like fluid inside the front part of the eye＜br /＞ 03 ? atrium [n.] -- either of the two upper chambers through which blood enters the ventricles (bottom chambers) of the heart [synonym: auricle]＜br /＞ 04 -- auricle [n.] ? (a). atrium | (b). the outer part of the ear＜br /＞ 05 -- ball-and-socket joint [n.] -- a joint (such as hip joint) in which the ball-shaped part of a bone fits into the curved hollow part of another bone＜br /＞ 06 -- brainstem [n.] -- the stalk-like lowest part of the brain, made up of the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata, connecting the cerebrum to form the spinal cord＜br /＞ 07 -- bronchus [n.] (pl. bronchi) -- one of the two terminal branches of the trachea (windpipe) that lead respectively into the right and the left lung and allow passage of air in and out of the lungs＜br /＞ 08 -- capillary [n.] -- any of the smallest tubes in the body that transports blood to larger vessels in the body [synonyms: duct, vessel]＜br /＞ 09 -- central nervous system [n.] -- the part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord＜br /＞ 10 -- cephalic [adj.] -- relating or pertaining to the head or the head end of the body＜br /＞ 11 -- cervical [adj.] ? (a). of or pertaining to or connected with the cervix (the neck of the uterus) | (a). of or pertaining to or connected with the neck＜br /＞ 12 -- ciliary muscle [n.] -- an intrinsic muscle of the eye that controls the shape or curvature of the lens＜br /＞ 13 -- clavicle [n.] -- either of the two bones that connect the sternum (the long flat bone in the upper middle of the front of the chest) to the shoulder [synonym: collarbone]＜br /＞ 14 -- coccyx [n.] -- the small bone at the very bottom of the spine＜br /＞ 15 -- colonic [adj.] -- connected with the colon, (= part of the large intestine)＜br /＞ 16 -- cornea [n.] -- the transparent layer of the eye that covers and protects the front portion of the eye＜br /＞ 17 -- corneal [adj.] ? relating to the transparent layer of the eye that covers and protects the front portion of the eye＜br /＞ 18 -- coronary artery [n.] -- either of the two arteries (vessels) that supply blood rich in oxygen to the heart＜br /＞ 19 -- corpuscle [n.] -- any of the red or white cells found in the blood of vertebrates＜br /＞ 20 -- costal [adj.] -- connected with the ribs＜br /＞ 21 -- cranium [n.] (pl. craniums or crania) -- the large round superior part of the skull, made up of the cranial bones, that encloses and protects the brain＜br /＞ 22 -- diaphragm [n.] -- the layer of muscle between the lungs and the stomach, separating the chest cavity from the abdomen, used to control breathing＜br /＞ 23 -- external ear [n.] -- the parts of the ear outside the eardrum＜br /＞ 24 -- extrinsic [adj.] -- (of a muscle) having its origin outside the region from the part which it moves＜br /＞ 25 -- femoral [adj.] ? relating to the upper bone of the leg or hind leg＜br /＞ 26 -- femur [n.] (pl. femurs or femora) -- upper bone of the leg or hind leg; the thigh bone＜br /＞ 27 -- forebrain [n.] -- the front part of the brain＜br /＞ 28 -- glottis [n.] -- the upper or top part of the respiratory passage that leads from the throat to lungs and contains vocal cords and the narrow opening between them＜br /＞ 29 -- hindbrain [n.] -- the part of the brain comprising the cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata located near the base of the head＜br /＞ 30 -- hippocampus [n.] (pl. hippocampi) -- either of the two areas of the brain lying deep in the medial temporal lobes and plays a critical role in emotions, learning, and memory＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 406円 |
 Dictionary of Literary Words: Vocabulary Building【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞WHAT ARE “LITERARY WORDS”?＜/p＞ ＜p＞‘Literary words’ are associated with literature.＜br /＞ ‘Literary words’ are typical of a work of literature and imaginative writing.＜br /＞ ‘Literary words’ are used with a particular meaning, in narrative, drama, poetry and other writing in a literary manner.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This book has been divided into three sections:＜br /＞ Section 01: Common Literary Words＜br /＞ Section 02: Figurative Use of the Words＜br /＞ Section 03: Glossary of Literary Terms＜/p＞ ＜p＞IMPORTANT NOTES＜/p＞ ＜p＞NOTE -- A:＜br /＞ ELEVATED WORDS＜br /＞ Use of an ‘Elevated’ Word in Place of a ‘Simple’ Word＜br /＞ ‘Elevated language’ is widely used in literature.＜br /＞ Elevated Word -- a word that is used to show a high intellectual level＜br /＞ Simple Word -- a word that is used to keep the conversation simple in daily life＜/p＞ ＜p＞Example 1:＜br /＞ ‘Behold’ [elevated word] | ‘See’ [simple word]＜br /＞ Meaning of ‘behold’ and ‘see’:＜br /＞ to become aware of something by using your eyes＜/p＞ ＜p＞Example 2:＜br /＞ ‘Blithe’ [elevated word] | ‘Happy’ [simple word]＜br /＞ Meaning of ‘blithe’ and ‘happy’:＜br /＞ showing or feeling pleasure＜/p＞ ＜p＞******＜/p＞ ＜p＞NOTE -- B:＜br /＞ FIGURATIVE USE OF THE WORDS＜br /＞ Many words and phrases are used in a different (literary) way from their usual (literal) meanings to produce a special effect. [I have put these words together in Section-2 (figurative use of the words) of this book.]＜/p＞ ＜p＞Example-1:＜br /＞ ache: In a general sense -- to feel a continuous pain＜br /＞ His leg ached because of injury.＜br /＞ ache: In a literary sense -- to be very sad＜br /＞ His false accusations made our hearts ache. [= made us sad]＜/p＞ ＜p＞Example-2:＜br /＞ Flash: In a general sense -- to shine brightly for a few moments＜br /＞ The camera flashed once.＜br /＞ Flash: In a literary sense -- to suddenly show a strong emotion＜br /＞ Their eyes flashed with horror.＜/p＞ ＜p＞******＜/p＞ ＜p＞NOTE -- C:＜br /＞ ‘LITERARY TERMS’＜br /＞ There are many words that are used to describe a particular form of writing in a literary work or used in the analysis, discussion, classification, and criticism of a literary work. [I have defined these terms in Section-3 (glossary of literary terms) of this book.]＜/p＞ ＜p＞Examples:＜br /＞ catharsis -- the process of releasing strong feelings through artistic activities＜br /＞ diction -- the choice and use of words to create a specific effect in a literary work＜br /＞ epithet -- a word or expression used to attribute a special quality to somebody/something＜br /＞ genre -- a particular category, style or type to which a literary wok belongs＜br /＞ holograph -- a handwritten piece of writing by its author＜br /＞ idyll -- a poem that describes a peaceful and happy scene＜br /＞ juvenilia -- a literary work produced by an artist, in his/her youth＜br /＞ melodrama -- a literary work that is full of exciting and exaggerated events or emotions＜br /＞ opera -- a dramatic work where a majority of the words are sung to music＜br /＞ panegyric -- a speech or written composition that praises somebody/something＜br /＞ prosody -- the patterns of rhythms and sounds in poetry＜br /＞ quatrain -- a verse of a poem that has four lines＜br /＞ refrain -- a line or number of lines of a song or poem that is repeated after each verse＜br /＞ scene -- one of the small sections within an act (a major division) of a play＜br /＞ semantic -- relating to the meaning of words and sentences＜br /＞ trilogy -- a set of three books, plays, movies, etc. on the same characters or subject＜/p＞ ＜p＞figure of speech -- an expression in which a word or phrase represents one thing in terms of something dissimilar (non-literal) to create a particular effect in somebody’s mind, or in which an emphasis is produced by patterns of sound. [Some common figures of speech are as follows -- alliteration, anaphora, antistrophe. apostrophe, assonance, consonance, hyperbole, irony, litotes, metaphor, metonymy, periphrasis, personification, simile, synecdoche]＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 330円 |
 Dictionary of English Idioms: Vocabulary Building【電子書籍】[ Manik Joshi ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞Useful English Idioms and their meanings in simple words | Alphabetical list of English Idioms＜/p＞ ＜p＞Sample this:＜/p＞ ＜p＞Useful English Idioms -- A＜/p＞ ＜p＞Aback＜br /＞ be taken aback -- to be shocked＜/p＞ ＜p＞Abeyance＜br /＞ in abeyance -- postponed＜/p＞ ＜p＞Above＜br /＞ above all -- most of all＜/p＞ ＜p＞Abreast＜br /＞ keep abreast of -- to know the latest update＜/p＞ ＜p＞Abstract＜br /＞ in the abstract -- generally＜/p＞ ＜p＞Abundance＜br /＞ in abundance -- in great amounts or quantities＜/p＞ ＜p＞Accident＜br /＞ by accident -- unintentionally＜/p＞ ＜p＞Accompaniment＜br /＞ to the accompaniment of -- in the addition of something else＜/p＞ ＜p＞Accord＜br /＞ in accord -- in agreement＜br /＞ of your own accord -- willingly＜br /＞ with one accord -- in unison＜/p＞ ＜p＞Accordance＜br /＞ in accordance with -- according to a rule or system＜/p＞ ＜p＞Account＜br /＞ by all accounts -- as said by other people＜br /＞ by your own account -- as said by you＜br /＞ of no account -- of no significance＜br /＞ on somebody’s account -- because of another person＜br /＞ on account of -- because of＜br /＞ on no account -- without any reason＜br /＞ on your own account -- by or for yourself＜br /＞ on this account -- because of this＜br /＞ turn something to good account -- to make the best use of something＜br /＞ take account of -- to consider something during the decision-making process＜/p＞ ＜p＞Ace＜br /＞ hold all the aces -- to be in the most favorable situation＜br /＞ place your ace -- to use your best argument, etc. to make the situation in your favor＜/p＞ ＜p＞Acquaintance＜br /＞ make the acquaintance of somebody -- to be familiar with somebody for the first time＜br /＞ of your acquaintances -- that you know＜br /＞ on first acquaintance -- on first meeting＜/p＞ ＜p＞Acquire＜br /＞ an acquired taste -- something that you like gradually＜/p＞ ＜p＞Act＜br /＞ act of God -- a natural event＜br /＞ do a vanishing act -- to be absent when you are required to be present＜br /＞ get your act together -- to make your best efforts achieve to your goal＜br /＞ a hard act to follow -- to be the perfect example of something and thus almost impossible to be emulated＜br /＞ in the act of doing something -- while somebody is doing something＜br /＞ in action -- doing the usual activity＜br /＞ into action -- to be implemented＜br /＞ out of action -- not working＜/p＞ ＜p＞Add＜br /＞ add insult to injury -- to aggravate the relationship with somebody＜/p＞ ＜p＞Addition＜br /＞ in addition -- besides＜/p＞ ＜p＞Ado＜br /＞ without further ado -- immediately＜/p＞ ＜p＞Advanced＜br /＞ of advanced age -- very old＜/p＞ ＜p＞Advantage＜br /＞ work to your advantage -- to try to get an advantage from a particular circumstance＜br /＞ to best advantage -- in a best possible way＜br /＞ turn something to your advantage -- to get an advantage from an unfavorable situation＜/p＞ ＜p＞Advisement＜br /＞ Take something under advisement -- to consider something during the decision-making process＜/p＞ ＜p＞Aegis＜br /＞ under the aegis of -- with the support of＜/p＞ ＜p＞Afoul＜br /＞ run afoul of -- to do something illegal＜/p＞ ＜p＞Afar＜br /＞ from afar -- from a long distance away＜/p＞ ＜p＞Afield＜br /＞ far afield -- from a long distance away＜/p＞ ＜p＞Afoul＜br /＞ run afoul of -- to do something illegal＜/p＞ ＜p＞After＜br /＞ after all -- in spite of everything＜/p＞ ＜p＞Age＜br /＞ act your age -- to behave maturely and sensibly＜br /＞ come of age -- to be legally mature＜br /＞ under age -- to be legally immature＜/p＞ ＜p＞Aggregate＜br /＞ in aggregate -- as a total＜/p＞ ＜p＞Agree＜br /＞ agree to differ -- (of two people) to not discuss their different views about something＜/p＞ ＜p＞Aim＜br /＞ take aim at -- to criticize severely＜/p＞ ＜p＞Air＜br /＞ walk on air -- to be delighted＜br /＞ in the air -- felt by many people＜br /＞ on air -- broadcasting on TV, etc.＜br /＞ off air -- not broadcasting on TV, etc.＜br /＞ up in the air -- undecided＜/p＞ ＜p＞Aisle＜br /＞ walk down the aisle -- to get married＜/p＞ ＜p＞Alarm＜br /＞ alarm bells ring -- to be worried and apprehensive in a sudden way＜/p＞ ＜p＞Alive＜br /＞ alive and kicking -- healthy and lively＜br /＞ bring something alive -- to make something exciting＜br /＞ come alive -- to be exciting＜/p＞ ＜p＞And＜br /＞ and all that -- and other things of the same kind＜br /＞ not all that -- not particularly＜/p＞ ＜p＞Allow＜br /＞ allow me -- used to offer help in a polite manner＜/p＞ ＜p＞Allowance＜br /＞ make allowance for something -- to consider something during the decision-making process＜br /＞ make allowance for somebody -- to accept somebody’s improper, rude, etc. way of behaving because of special reason＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 114円 |