Download or read book Cambridge Advanced Learner s Dictionary written by Kate Woodford and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 1550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary is the ideal dictionary for advanced EFL/ESL learners. Easy to use and with a great CD-ROM - the perfect learner's dictionary for exam success. First published as the Cambridge International Dictionary of English, this new edition has been completely updated and redesigned. - References to over 170,000 words, phrases and examples explained in clear and natural English - All the important new words that have come into the language (e.g. dirty bomb, lairy, 9/11, clickable) - Over 200 'Common Learner Error' notes, based on the Cambridge Learner Corpus from Cambridge ESOL exams Plus, on the CD-ROM: - SMART thesaurus - lets you find all the words with the same meaning - QUICKfind - automatically looks up words while you are working on-screen - SUPERwrite - tools for advanced writing, giving help with grammar and collocation - Hear and practise all the words.

Download or read book How to Use the Word Have In English A Comprehensive Guide to the Word Have written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2021-08-20 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Book Covers The Following Topics: 01. English Verb -- ‘Have’ 02. Meanings of the Main Verb ‘Have’ 03. Idioms With the Word ‘Have’ 04. Phrasal Verbs With the Word ‘Have’ 05. Proverbs/Sayings With the Word ‘Have’ 06. Useful Expressions With the Word ‘Have’ 07. English Word: ‘Have’ -- Useful Notes 08. Conjugation of the Verb ‘Have’ Sample This: Have is an irregular verb. Its three forms are as follows: First Form (Base Form) – HAVE/HAS Second Form (Past Form) -- HAD Third Form (Past Participle) -- HAD Present Perfect of ‘Have’ – Had Past Perfect of ‘Have’ -- Had -ING Form of ‘Come’ -- Making Infinitive of ‘Come’ -- To Have MOST COMMON Meanings OF “HAVE” AS A MAIN VERB ARE AS FOLLOWS: (Note: In some senses you can also use “have got”. Especially in British English, using “have got” is quite popular.) Meaning 01: (have sth) (or have got sth) (not used in the continuous tenses) to hold, own or possess sth Example Sentences: He has an old two-wheeler. She does not have a college degree. They do not have an ATM card. Meaning 02: (have sth) to experience sth Example Sentence: What to do when you have a bad day at work. She had difficulty falling asleep and would wake up several times in the night. My company has had a rapid economic recovery, He has had no adverse impact of the medicines. Our organization has had very healthy growth during the last year She was helpful to her friend who has had a traumatic event. Many children have had neglect and abuse. He has had a truly remarkable year. Some sectors have had major financial challenges in recent years. The hill road had larger slips. Meaning 03: (have sth) (or have got sth) (not used in the continuous tenses) to have a thought or feeling in your mind She has the notion that she can fulfill her dreams. They have always had the belief that they could beat the big teams. I have got an idea for the event. She has got an idea of how it should work. Meaning 04: (have sth) (or have got sth) (not used in the continuous tenses) to show a particular feature or quality Example Sentences: Most of the things we eat have flavor in them. He has a lot of confidence. He had the audacity to reject my suggestion for a superficial reason. Meaning 05: (have sth) to eat, drink or smoke sth Example Sentences: I had a delicious meal at his home. He had a cigarette during her stroll', We all had breakfast together at 8 am. We all had lunch and took a picture. He had dinner with his family and then went to the office.

Download or read book Mastering the American Accent with Online Audio written by Lisa Mojsin and published by Barrons Educational Services. This book was released on 2016-09-15 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mastering the American Accent is an easy-to-follow approach for reducing the accent of non-native speakers of English. Well-sequenced lessons in the book correspond over eight hours of audio files covering the entire text. The audio program provides clear models (both male and female) to help coach a standard American accent. The program is designed to help users speak Standard American English with clarity, confidence, and accuracy. The many exercises in the book concentrate on topics such as vowel sounds, problematic consonants such as V, W, TH, the American R and T and others. Correct lip and tongue positions for all sounds are discussed in detail. Beyond the production of sounds, the program provides detailed instruction in prosodic elements such as syllable stress, emphasis, intonation, linking words for smoother speech flow, common word contractions, and much more. Additional topics that often confuse ESL students are also discussed and explained. They include distinguishing between casual and formal speech, homophones (e.g., they're and there), recognizing words with silent letters (e.g., comb, receipt), and avoiding embarrassing pronunciation mistakes, such as mixing up "pull" and "pool." Students are familiarized with many irregular English spelling rules and exceptions, and are shown how such irregularities can contribute to pronunciation errors. A native language guide references problematic accent issues for 13 different language backgrounds. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.

Download or read book The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation written by Lester Kaufman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-04-16 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling workbook and grammar guide, revised and updated! Hailed as one of the best books around for teaching grammar, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation includes easy-to-understand rules, abundant examples, dozens of reproducible quizzes, and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar to middle and high schoolers, college students, ESL students, homeschoolers, and more. This concise, entertaining workbook makes learning English grammar and usage simple and fun. This updated 12th edition reflects the latest updates to English usage and grammar, and includes answers to all reproducible quizzes to facilitate self-assessment and learning. Clear and concise, with easy-to-follow explanations, offering "just the facts" on English grammar, punctuation, and usage Fully updated to reflect the latest rules, along with even more quizzes and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar Ideal for students from seventh grade through adulthood in the US and abroad For anyone who wants to understand the major rules and subtle guidelines of English grammar and usage, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation offers comprehensive, straightforward instruction.

Download or read book Oxford English Dictionary written by John A. Simpson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2002-04-18 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford English Dictionary is the internationally recognized authority on the evolution of the English language from 1150 to the present day. The Dictionary defines over 500,000 words, making it an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, pronunciation, and history of the English language. This new upgrade version of The Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition on CD-ROM offers unparalleled access to the world's most important reference work for the English language. The text of this version has been augmented with the inclusion of the Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series (Volumes 1-3), published in 1993 and 1997, the Bibliography to the Second Edition, and other ancillary material. System requirements: PC with minimum 200 MHz Pentium-class processor; 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); 16-speed CD-ROM drive (32-speed recommended); Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 200, or XP (Local administrator rights are required to install and open the OED for the first time on a PC running Windows NT 4 and to install and run the OED on Windows 2000 and XP); 1.1 GB hard disk space to run the OED from the CD-ROM and 1.7 GB to install the CD-ROM to the hard disk: SVGA monitor: 800 x 600 pixels: 16-bit (64k, high color) setting recommended. Please note: for the upgrade, installation requires the use of the OED CD-ROM v2.0.

Download or read book Essential Words for the TOEFL written by Steven J. Matthiesen and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Students of English as a Second Language will find vital help as they build a large English vocabulary. Nearly 500 words are listed with definitions and pronunciation help.

Download or read book Longman Student Grammar of Spoken and Written English written by Douglas Biber and published by . This book was released on 2003-06-10 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simplified and reorganized, while avoiding much of the technical detail of Longman grammar of spoken and written English (LGSWE).

Download or read book 100 Common English Words That Have Different Meanings written by Fraih Solaiman and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on 2022-05-26 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is dealing with common English words that have different meanings. A certain word may have a certain meaning in a specific context,then the same word has a different meaning in another context.

Download or read book The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage written by Pam Peters and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2007-04-26 with total page 907 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage is an up-to-date, evidence-based account of the variable points in Australian usage and style, in alphabetical format. Its description of Australian English uses a wealth of primary sources (linguistic corpora; the internet; public surveys of usage, conducted through Australian Style) as well as the latest editions of English dictionaries, style manuals and grammars. With all this input the Cambridge Guide to Australian English Usage provides in-depth coverage of the currency of alternative usages in spelling, punctuation and word choice in Australia, while showing the influence of British and American English here as well. This book is designed for everyone who writes and edits documents and non-fiction texts, for print or electronic delivery. Tertiary students and staff will get plenty of help from it, as well as professional editors who work with manuscripts of many different authors and commissions from multiple publishers.

Download or read book Dictionary of 7 Letter Words Words You Should Know written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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: 01 -- abiotic [adj.] -- relating to non-living or non-biological parts of an ecosystem in the environment 02 -- abridge [v.] -- to make a shortened version of an ‘original text’ [synonyms: abbreviate, shorten] 03 -- abyssal [adj.] -- of or belonging to the ocean depths, especially between about 3000 and 6000 meters down 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] 05 -- adeptly [adv.] -- in a skillful way that shows natural ability or through proficiency [synonyms: adroitly, skillfully, proficiently] 06 -- ageless [adj.] -- never coming to an end or growing old [synonyms: everlasting, timeless] 07 -- airhead [n.] -- an unintelligent or stupid person [synonym: dreamer] 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] 09 -- amateurish [adj.] -- done incompetently, inexpertly or unskillfully [synonym: unprofessional] 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 11 -- angelic [adj.] -- (of a person) exceptionally good, kind, gentle, innocent or beautiful; like an angel 12 -- anodyne [adj.] -- not likely to cause disagreement or offense; not expressing strong opinions [synonyms: bland, insipid] | (b). capable of relieving pain 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 14 -- artisan [adj.] -- a person who does skilled work, especially one that involves making things with their hands [synonym: craftsman] 15 -- audible [adj.] -- that is loud enough to be heard clearly [synonym: perceptible] [antonyms: inaudible] 16 -- audibly [adv.] -- in a way that can be heard [synonyms: noticeably, perceptibly] 17 -- aurally [adv.] -- with regard to sound or the ear 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] 19 -- aureole [n.] -- a circle of light or brightness especially around the head or body of a holy person 20 – avidity [n.] -- extreme interest, eagerness or enthusiasm 21 -- awesome [adj.] -- (a).very impressive and often frightening [synonyms: amazing, tremendous] | (b). first-rate, excellent or pleasurable 22 -- awfully [adv.] -- extremely, terribly, very

Download or read book Dictionary of 9 Letter Words Words You Should Know written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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: 01 -- abasement (n.) action or behavior that brings you down or makes you lose your own prestige synonyms: debasement, denigration, disparagement] 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] 03 -- abhorrent -- [n.] -- causing a feeling of strong hatred for a way of thinking or behaving for moral reasons [synonyms: detest, loathe, despise] 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 05 -- acyclovir [n.] -- an antiviral drug used in the treatment of herpes, shingles, chickenpox, etc. 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 07 -- adjective [n.] -- an adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun such as a person or a thing 08 -- affecting [adj.] -- producing strong feelings of distress, pity, regret, sorrow, or sympathy, etc. 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 09 -- agelessly [adv.] -- in a manner that seems to be never coming to an end or growing old [synonyms: everlastingly, timelessly] 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] 11 -- alienable [adj.] -- able to be taken or given away to new ownership 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] 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] 14 -- anciently [adv.] -- Long ago 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 ] 16 -- anecdotal [adj.] -- (of an account) possibly untrue or unreliable, because based on personal description or observations rather than proven facts [synonym: subjective] 17 -- animosity [n.] -- very strong aggressive and unfriendly feeling towards somebody [synonyms: acrimony, hostility] 18 -- appalling [adj.] -- extremely bad [synonyms: awful, shocking] | (b). extremely bad or poor 19 -- assonance [n.] -- repetition of vowel sounds followed by different consonant sounds. [Or, repetition of consonant sounds followed by different vowel sounds] 20 -- audacious [adj.] -- extremely courageous, confident or rude and willing to take risks in order to achieve something [synonyms: adventurous, daring, bold] 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 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 23 -- awestruck [adj.] -- feeling extremely impressed by something [synonyms: captivated, enthralled, mesmerized, spellbound]

Download or read book Dictionary of 15 to 18 Letter Words Words You Should Know written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, you will learn the meanings of 675 useful 15- to 18-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: 01 – absentmindedness [16] [n.] -- a lack of attention or awareness to what you are doing or what is happening around you [synonym: inattentiveness] 02 -- accountableness [15] [n.] -- the quality or state of being answerable or accountable 03 -- acquaintanceship [16] [n.] -- the state of being familiar to sb in a way that involves less intimate relation than friendship 04 -- acquisitiveness [15] [n.] -- excessive interest in acquiring and owning money or new possessions (material things) in a greedy way [synonyms: covetousness, hoarding, materialism] 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 06 -- advantageousness [16] [n.] -- the quality or state of being good, useful, helpful or favorable in a particular situation [synonym: profitableness] 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] 08 -- ambidextrousness [16] [n.] -- the fact or property of being equally skillful with each hand 09 – antagonistically 16 [adv.] -- In a manner that shows or feels dislike or opposition [synonym: hostility] 10 – anthropocentric [15] [adj.] -- believing that humans are the most significant or central entity of the universes 11 – anthropocentricism [18] [n.] -- the belief that humans are the most significant or central entity of the universes 12 – anthropomorphic [15] [adj.] -- treating gods, animals or objects as if they have characteristics (in terms of appearance, behavior, etc.) of human beings 13 – anthropomorphism [16] [n.] -- treatment of gods, animals or objects as if they have characteristics (in terms of appearance, behavior, etc.) of human beings 14 – approachability [15] [n.] -- the quality or state of being easy to get to [synonym: accessibility] 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] 16 – argumentatively [16] [adv.] -- in a manner that shows someone wants to argue 17 – argumentativeness [17] [n.] -- the state or fact of showing tendency to argue 18 -- ascertainableness [17] [n.] -- the quality of being able to be found out, determined, fixed, etc. 19 – asymptomatically [16] [adv.] -- (of a person or illness) in a manner that shows no symptoms 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

Download or read book Dictionary of Old fashioned Words Vocabulary Building written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2014-10-25 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are “Old-fashioned Words”? Definition of ‘Old-fashioned words’: “Words and expressions that were common in the past but are passing out of ordinary use.” ‘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. These words are mainly used in historical novels. They are also used to amuse people. Examples: Old-fashioned word: dandified [adjective] (of a man) too careful about his look or clothes Old-fashioned word: vamoose [verb] to leave fast Old-fashioned idiom blot your copybook -- to do something bad to spoil your good reputation among people Old-fashioned phrasal verb buck up! -- used to tell somebody to make haste A detailed list of “old-fashioned words”, parts of speech they belong to, and their meanings are as follows: Old-fashioned Words -- A abed [adverb] in bed abide [verb] to stay or live in a place Use in a sentence: Everybody must abide by the law. abroad [adverb] outside; outdoors accidence [noun] the part of grammar that deals with the change in the form of a word accursed [adjective] having a bad magic spell on something 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. adieu [exclamation] goodbye Use in a sentence: They bid adieu to him with mixed emotions. addled [adjective] confused / (of an egg) not fresh Use in a sentence: He is not a silly and addled dude. without further/more ado [idiom] at once; immediately 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. adventurer / adventuress [noun] a person who is very fond of going to unusual places or gaining new experiences Use in a sentence: She is a hard-core adventuress, a travel journalist, who has traveled around the world. aerodrome (airdrome) [noun] a small airport Use in a sentence: The extension of the runway was aimed at better services for private operators at the aerodrome. affair [noun] a strange or inexplicable thing affright [verb] to scare; to frighten Use in a sentence: Let nothing affright you. ague [noun] malaria, dengue or other diseases that cause fever and shivering ail [verb] to make somebody ill/sick air hostess [noun] a female flight attendant alack [exclamation] a word that is used to show you are sad or sorry Use in a sentence: Alas and alack, only a few of those stories are all that funny. alas [exclamation] a word that is used to show you are sad or sorry Use in a sentence: His experiments, alas, were flawed and had been mythologized. be all up (with somebody) [idiom] to be the end for somebody almoner [noun] a person employed by a hospital to handle the financial and social problems of patients Use in a sentence: They wanted a more active almoner, who could find innovative ways to help the poor. alms [noun] money, clothes, food, etc. given to beggars or poor people Use in a sentence: They were injured in a stampede to receive alms being distributed by a charity. in the altogether [idiom] without wearing any clothes Amerindian [noun] Native American Use in a sentence: The word 'guava' originates from the language of the Arawaks, an Amerindian people from the Caribbean. ammo [noun] ammunition Use in a sentence: They have tested and run a lot of ammo through their rifles. amour [noun] a secret love affair anon [adverb] soon; early, immediately; in a moment apoplexy [noun] the sudden and complete loss of the ability to sense or move apoplectic [adjective] related to apoplexy apparel [noun] formal clothes Use in a sentence: The US apparel industry is highly fragmented with many players. applesauce [noun] nonsense Use in a sentence: All politics is applesauce! apprehend [verb] to understand, realize or be aware of something Use in a sentence: Making language easy to apprehend is intrinsic to making it appealing. apricity [noun] the sun’s warmth on a cold winter’s day aright [adverb] correctly or properly

Download or read book Woe is I written by Patricia T. O'Conner and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling guide to grammar--now new and expanded--includes a whole new chapter on language in the age of email.

Download or read book Politics and the English Language written by George Orwell and published by Renard Press Ltd. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George Orwell set out ‘to make political writing into an art’, and to a wide extent this aim shaped the future of English literature – his descriptions of authoritarian regimes helped to form a new vocabulary that is fundamental to understanding totalitarianism. While 1984 and Animal Farm are amongst the most popular classic novels in the English language, this new series of Orwell’s essays seeks to bring a wider selection of his writing on politics and literature to a new readership. In Politics and the English Language, the second in the Orwell’s Essays series, Orwell takes aim at the language used in politics, which, he says, ‘is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind’. In an age where the language used in politics is constantly under the microscope, Orwell’s Politics and the English Language is just as relevant today, and gives the reader a vital understanding of the tactics at play. 'A writer who can – and must – be rediscovered with every age.' — Irish Times

Download or read book Dictionary of Slang Words Vocabulary Building written by Manik Joshi and published by Manik Joshi. This book was released on 2020-09-14 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Slangs are very informal or specific words that are especially used by a particular group of people and are more common in spoken English. In this book, you will study and learn various common slang words, cockney rhyming slangs and internet slangs Sample This: 01 -- aardvark [n.] -- (British Slang) hard work, unpleasant tasks 02 -- abbess [n.] -- (British Slang) a woman who runs a brothel 03 -- about done [adj.] -- (British Slang) completed or finished 04 -- about right [adj.] -- (British Slang) Slightly drunk 05 -- absotively (adv.) -- (American Slang) absolutely, positively 06 -- AC/DC [adj.] -- bisexual 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 08 -- action [n.] -- (American Slang) the state of feeling excited 09 -- antifreeze [n.] -- (American Slang) liquor 10 -- aries [n.] -- heroin, a drug that has strong side effects 11 -- ashes [n.] -- cannabis or marijuana 12 -- aunt Mary [n.] -- cannabis or marijuana 13 -- axe [n.] -- musical instrument, especially a guitar or saxophone 14 -- axeman [n.] -- a man who plays a musical instrument, especially a guitar or saxophone 15 -- axle grease [n.] -- (British Slang) a bribe || (American Slang) butter SLANGS -- IDIOMS 01 -- a bit of all right (British Slang) -- a person that you think is very attractive in a physical way 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 03 -- a cold day in hell -- the time of occurrence of an event that will never happen 04 -- a grape on the business (Australian Slang) -- a person whose presence spoils things for others COCKNEY RHYMING SLANG 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 the common word ‘stairs’ Apples and Pears -- Stairs You can say “Apples and pears are a key part of the home.” [instead of “Stairs are a key part of the home.”] 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.) 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. INTERNET SLANGS [Most Internet slangs are short forms of phrases but often they cannot be pronounced,] 121 -- One to One 2day -- Today 2moro -- Tomorrow 2nite -- Tonight 4EAE -- For Ever and Ever

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