01. Audience: A number of people listening to a lecture.
2. Altruist: One, who considers the happiness and well-being of others first.
3. Atheist: A person who does not believe in God.
4. Anthropologist: One, who studies the evolution of mankind.
5. Autocracy: Government by one person.
6. Autobiography: The life history of a person written by himself.
7. Amputate: To cut off a part of a person's body which is infected.
8. Arsenal: A place for ammunition and weapons.
9. Archives: A place where government or public records are kept.
10. Amateur: A man who does a thing for pleasure and not as a profession.
11. Aristocracy: Government by the nobles.
12. Aquatic: Animals/plants ere which live in water.
13. Amphibian: Animals which live both on land and sea.
14. Ambidexter: One, who can use either hand with ease.
15. Alimony: Allowance paid to wife on legal separation.
16. Anthology: A collection of poems.
17. Abdication: Voluntary giving up of throne in favour of someone.
18. Arbitrator: A person, appointed by two parties to solve a dispute.
19. Astronomer: A person, who studies stars, planets and other heavenly bodies.
20. Astrologer: A person who studies the influence of heavenly bodies on human beings.
21. Anthology: A collection of poems.
22. Axiom: A statement which is accepted as true without proof.
23. Agenda: A list of headings of the business to be transacted at a meeting.
24. Anarchist: One, who is out to destroy all governance, law and order.
25. Almanac: An annual calender with positions of stars.
26. Bigamy: The practice of having two wives or husbands at a time.
27. Bibliophile: A lover and collector of books.
28. Bouquet: A collection of flowers.
29. Bureaucracy: Government by the officials.
30. Belligerent: A person, nation that is involved in war.
31. Biennial: An event which happens once in two years.
32. Blasphemy: The act of speaking disrespectfully about sacred things.
33. Creche: A nursery where children are cared for while their parents are at work.
34. Cosmopolitan: A person who regards whole world as his country.
35. Chauffeur: One, who is employed to drive a motor car.
36. Curator: A person incharge of a museum..
37. Carnivorous: One, who lives on flesh.
38. Cannibal: One, who feeds on human flesh.
39. Contemporaries: Belonging to or living at the same time.
40. Cloak room: A place for luggage at railway station.
41. Cynosure: Centre of attraction.
42. Connoisseur: A critical judge of any art and craft.
43. Crusade: A religious war.
44. Choreographer: One, who teaches dancing.
45. Cacographist: A person, who is bad in spellings.
46. Calligraphist: A person, who writes beautiful handwriting.
47. Cynic: One, who sneers at the aims and beliefs of his fellow men.
48. Convalescent: One, who is recovering health.
49. Cavalry: Soldiers, who fight on horse back.
50. Cardiologist: A person, who is specialist in heart diseases.
51. Cartographer: One, who draws maps.
52. Dormitory: The sleeping rooms with several beds especially in a college or institution.
53. Drawn: A game that results neither in victory nor in defeat.
54. Elegy: A poem of lamentation.
55. Epitaph: Words which are inscribed on the grave or the tomb in the memory of the buried.
56. Ephemeral: Lasting one day.
57. Effeminate: A person who is womanish.
58. Emigrant: A person who leaves his own country and goes to live in another.
59. Edible: Fit to be eaten.
60. Egotism: Practice of talking too much about oneself.
61. Encyclopaedia: A book that contains information on various subjects.
62. Epicure: One, who is devoted to the pleasure of eating and drinking.
63. Florist: One, who deals-in flowers.
64. Fastidious: One, who is very -selective in one's taste.
65. Fanatic or Bigot: One, who is filled with excessive and mistaken enthusiasm in religious matters.
66. Fatal: Causing death.
67. Fatalist: One, who believes in fate.
68. Facsimile: An exact copy of handwriting, printing etc.
69. Fauna: The animals of a certain region.
70. Flora: The plants of a particular region.
71. Fratricide: Murder of brother.
72. Fugitive: One, who runs away from justice or the law.
73. Fragile: Easily broken.
74. Feminist: One, who works for the welfare of the women.
75. Granary: A place for grains.
76. Genocide: Murder of race.
77. Gregarious: Animals which live in flocks.
78. Hangar: A place for housing aeroplanes.
79. Hive: A place for bees.
80. Horticulture: The art of cultivating and managing gardens.
81. Homicide: Murder of man.
82. Hearse: A vehicle which is used to carry a dead body.
83. Hedonist: One, who believes that pleasure is the chief good (sensual)
84. Horizon: A line at which the earth and the sky seem to meet.
85. Honorary: Holding office without any remuneration.
86. Heretic: One, who acts against religion.
87. Herbivorous: One, who lives on herbs.
88. Insolvent/Bankrupt: A person who is unable to pay his debts.
89. Inaudible: A sound that cannot be heard.
90. Inaccessible: That cannot be easily approached.
91. Incorrigible: Incapable of being corrected.
92. Irreparable: Incapable of being repaired.
93. Illegible: Incapable of being read.
94. Inevitable: Incapable of being avoided.
95. Impracticable: Incapable of being practised.
96. Immigrant: A person who comes to one country from another in order to settle there.
97. Invincible: One, too strong to be overcome.
98. Indelible: That cannot be erased.
99. Incognito: Ttravelling under another name than one's own .
100. Indefatigable: One, who does not tire easily.
101. Infallible: One, who is free from all mistakes and failures.
102. Invigilator: One, who supervises in the examination hall.
103. Itinerant: One, who journeys from place to place.
104. Infirmary: A home or room used for ill or injured people.
105. Infanticide: Murder of an infant.
106. Infantry: Soldiers, who fight on foot.
107. Inflammable: Liable to catch fire easily.
108. Interregnum: A period of interval between two reigns or governments.
109. Kennel: A place for dogs.
110. Lunatic asylum: A home for lunatics.
111. Lexicographer: One, who compiles a dictionary.
112. Loquacious: One, who talks continuously.
113. Linguist: One, who is skilled in foreign languages.
114. Lapidist: One, who cuts precious stones.
115. Misanthrope: A hater of mankind.
116. Misogamist: One, who hates marriage.
117. Mortuary: A place, where dead bodies are kept for post mortem.
118. Mercenery: Working only for the sake of money.
119. Matricide: Murder of mother.
120. Martyr: One, who dies for a noble cause.
121. Maiden speech: The first speech delivered by a person.
122. Mint: A place where coins are made.
123. Misogynist: A hater of womankind.
124. Morgue: A place, where dead bodies are kept for identification.
125. Mammals: Animals which give milk.
126. Monogamy: The practice of marrying one at a time.
127. Missionary: A person, who is sent to propagate religion.
128. Numismatics: The study of coins.
129. Namesake: A person having same name as another.
130. Nostalgia: A strong desire to return home, home sickness.
131. Novice or Tyro: One, new to anything, inexperienced.
132. Narcotic: A medicine for producing sleep.
133. Optimist: A person who looks at the brighter side of things.
134. Orphan: One, who has lost parents.
135. Omnipresent: One, who is present everywhere.
136. Omnipotent: One, who is all powerful.
137. Omniscient: One, who knows everything.
138. Opaque: That which cannot be seen through.
139. Obituary: An account in the newspaper of the funeral of the one deceased.
140. Orphanage: A home for orphans.
141. Obstetrician: One, who is skilled in midwifery.
142. Ostler: One, who looks after horses at an inn.
143. Omnivorous: One, who eats everything.
144. Pessimist: A person who looks at the darker side of things.
145. Potable: Fit to drink.
146. Post mortem: An examination of dead body.
147. Philanthropist: A lover of mankind.
148. Patricide: Murder of father.
149. Philatelist: One, who collects stamps.
150. Plagiarism: Literary theft or passing off an author's original work as one's own.
151. Polygamy: The practice of marrying more than one wife at a time.
152. Polyandry: The practice of marrying more than one husband at a time.
153. Philogynist: A lover of womankind.
154. Plebiscite: (A decision made by) votes of all qualified citizens.
155. Philanderer: One, who amuses himself by love making.
156. Philistine: One who does not care for art and literature.
157. Plutocracy: Government by the rich.
158. Pseudonym: An imaginary name assumed by an author for disguise.
159. Posthumous: A child born after the death of his father or the book published after the death of the writer.
160. Panacea: A remedy for all diseases.
161. Paediatrician: A person, who is specialist in child diseases.
162. Platitude: Ordinary remarks often repeated.
163. Pedant: One, who makes a vain display of his knowledge.
164. Polyglot: One, who speaks many languages.
165. Paleography: The study of ancient writing.
166. Posse: A number of policemen called to quell a riot.
167. Parole: Pledge given by a prisoner for temporary release, not to escape.
168. Pedestrian: One, who goes on foot.
169. Portable: That can be carried easily.
170. Quarantine: An act of separation from other persons to avoid infection.
171. Rhetoric: The art of elegant speech or writing.
172. Regicide: Murder of King or Queen.
173. Sacrilege: Violating or profaning religious things/places.
174. Sculptor: One, who cuts in stones.
175. Suicide: Murder of oneself.
176. Stable: A place for horses.
177. Somnambulist: A person, who walks in sleep.
178. Somniloquist: A person, who talks in sleep.
179. Souvenir: A thing kept as a reminder of a person, place or event.
180. Swan song: The last work (literary) of a writer.
181. Sot, Toper: One, who is a habitual drunkard.
182. Sinecure: A job with high salary but little responsibility.
183. Stoic: A person, who is indifferent to pleasure and pain and has control over his passions.
184. Sanatorium – a place for the sick to recover health.
185. Sororicide: Murder of sister.
186. Triennial: An event which happens once in three years.
187. Truant: Person/student who absents himself from class or duty without permission.
188. Teetotaller: One, who does not take any intoxicating drink.
189. Transparent: That which can be seen through.
190. Theocracy: Government by religious principles.
191. Uxorious: One extremely fond of one's wife.
192. Utopia: An imaginary perfect social and political system.
193. Uxoricide: Murder of wife.
194. Verbatim: Repetition of speech or writing word for word.
195. Volunteer: One, who offers one's services.
196. Virgin: A woman who has no °°°°°° experience.
197. Versatile: Interested in and clever at many different things.
198. Veteran: One, who has a long experience of any occupation.
199. Venial: A fault that may be forgiven.
200. Wardrobe: A place for clothes.
