Monday, May 23, 2011

Vocab Builder .. Day 1


Abandonment - the act of deserting or giving up principle, person or thing. 
Freedom from self control.

The abandonment of Shoaib was not felt by Pakistan in semis.
In the world cup, even quiet people like Sachin celebrated with abandonment.

Abase - to lower in position , rank or estimation

It is not easy to abase sachin in cricket

Abash - to shame or embarrass

Ponting’s deeds in world cup abashed his reputation.

Abate- to reduce in value, force or intensity.

In the finals, Malinga abated

Abdicate - to give up rights, as to a throne, power or high position.

Garry kirsten abdicated himself as coach of team India


Aberration- departure from what is right

Final pressure forced sangakara to aberrate the toss decision.

Abet - to give aid or encouragement especially in wrong doings.

To abet the bookie by big guns is a huge offense

Abeyance - holding up or putting aside for future action

Sachin is holding his retirement decision in abeyance until he is fit.

Abhor-hate 

Most bowlers abhor bowling to sehwag.

Abject- sunk to a low condition
wretched,poverty

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