CET-6 Vocabulary

A false reason used to hide one's true purpose; an excuse

Done repeatedly as a habit; regular or usual

A severe storm with heavy snow and strong winds

Charitable giving and efforts to promote human well-being

The desire to harm others; deliberate ill will

The use of machines to perform tasks automatically

The state of being completely soaked or filled to capacity; color vividness

To praise highly; to make something seem more impressive than it is

A speech sound or letter made with an open vocal tract, e.g. a, e, i, o, u

A deep feeling of sadness; feeling or expressing sadness

A small printed information sheet; to distribute such sheets

An organic compound of carbon and hydrogen only

A series of loud rattling sounds; to make such sounds

Having balanced, corresponding parts on either side

Pleasant and enjoyable; willing to agree or consent

Having or bringing bad luck

To make more compact or concise; to change from gas to liquid

A narrow bay or cove; an opening for entry

Informal words and expressions; jargon of a particular group

To beg someone earnestly and urgently

Involving little physical activity; staying in one place

A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea, used as a basic part of speech

A very thin thread or wire; the glowing wire inside a light bulb

Facial hair on a man's cheeks; long stiff hairs near an animal's mouth

To turn away from an established course or norm

To continue steadfastly despite difficulty or discouragement

To become or make quiet; a sudden silence

To move to a foreign country to live permanently

A sudden loud cry expressing strong emotion; an interjection

To reply sharply to a criticism; a sharp or witty comeback

The quality of being soft or gentle

To move apart or differ from a common point or standard

At a right angle to something; a line forming a right angle

Oval in shape; having omitted words; concise to the point of obscurity

The gradual chemical destruction of a material; rust or similar substance formed

An African animal with black and white stripes

In a mechanical or automatic manner, without thinking

To be the most powerful or numerous element; to dominate

A break or split; a breakdown in relations; to burst open

Not clearly defined or limited; vague or open-ended

Providing additional support; supplementary

Sweat; the process of sweating

A narrow-necked bottle; a pocket container for spirits; a lab vessel

Refusal to obey rules or authority

Basic and fundamental; relating to natural elements

Having qualities associated with men, such as strength and courage

Following as a consequence; something that results from something else

To burn or discolour with heat; a mark left by burning