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Salaam,

I have observed that most people feel themselves incomplete in their expressions while writing. They often feel problems while understanding techincal and complex texts. Besides, there are some questions relating to vocabulary in the exam paper every-year.

Considering all this, I have come up with an idea to post 5 words everyday from my diary. The list consists of those words which I didn't know or wanted to use them while writing. But I guess, learning alone wouldn't be enough. I've to serve the humanity.

I am sure, everybody here willing to learn vocabulary, will visit this section and try to make sentences of the words to get well-conversant with their use.

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PS: If I don't get enough response.. I'll drop the project and find some new way to irritate people here :P.
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abrasive /'bresv/
adjective
1 (of a substance or material) capable of polishing or cleaning a hard surface by rubbing or grinding.

tending to rub or graze the skin: the trees were abrasive to the touch.

figurative (of sounds or music) rough to the ear; harsh: fast abrasive rhythms.
2 showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh: her abrasive and arrogant personal style won her few friends.
noun a substance used for grinding, polishing, or cleaning a hard surface.

pelf
noun [MASS NOUN] archaic money, especially when gained in a dishonest or dishonourable way.

spearhead
noun
1 the point of a spear.
2 an individual or group chosen to lead an attack or movement: she became the spearhead of a health education programme.
verb [WITH OBJ. ] lead (an attack or movement): he's spearheading a campaign to reduce the number of accidents at work.

replete /r'pli:t/
adjective [PREDIC. ] filled or well-supplied with something: sensational popular fiction, replete with adultery and sudden death.

very full of or sated by food: I went out into the sun-drenched streets again, replete and relaxed.

messianic /ms'ank/
adjective
1 relating to the Messiah: the messianic role of Jesus.

inspired by hope or belief in a messiah: the messianic expectations of that time.
2 fervent or passionate: an admirable messianic zeal.
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abrasive
-Sometimes an abrasive personality or odd behavior estranged people.

pelf
-Although he had spent much of the pelf bt was caught by Police while he was leaving the city.

Spearhead
-Lenin was spearhead of the russian revolution in 1917.

Replete
-The Rivers in northern areas of pakistan replete with trout.
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abrasive:
Any sort of abrasive attitude at the part of my friends is unacceptable to me at any cost.

pelf:
The pelf of corrupt politicians and beaurocrats is stored in foreign banks.

spearhead:
We should spearhead a campaign to eradicate poverty and promote education in our country.

replete:
Pakistan is replete with corrupt officers and immoral politicians.

messianic:
Quaid-e-Azam played a messianic role for the freedom of Pakistan.

(Till now I see only two replies... so i'll post the other 5 words tomorrow.)

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PS: Incase i've committed a mistake in the sentences - I can be intercepted and shot down, instantaneously.
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-Abrasion

The abrasion of roads caused by the heavy landsliding in the region resulted in alienation of the area from rest of the counrty.


-Pelf

The judge refused to accept a huge amount of pelf offered by the accused part in the murder case.


-Spearhead

The money scandal proved to be the spearhead in his dismissal from the post.


-Replete

Her poetry is repleted with images from her childhood experiences.


-Messanic

Pakistan is in dire need of a messanic leader like Quaid-e-Azam which can lead the country to prosperity and progress.
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intermittent (adjective). occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady:

bout
an attack of illness or strong emotion: a severe bout of flu.
a wrestling or boxing match.

edict (noun) an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.

pernicious (adjective). Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way:

yearn (verb) Have an intense feeling of loss or lack and longing for something
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- intermittent
High level of cholestrol has become an intermittent health concern for him.


- bout
A severe bout of cholera spread in the areas effected by the flooding.


- edict
The government edicted the people to remain in their house during the curfew hours.

- pernicious
Living in an unhygenic area can be very pernicious to health.

- yearn
She has through out her life yearned for a house of her own.
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Salam,

- intermittent
The signals coming on FM station were intermittent

- bout
TripleH had a bout with Undertaker.

- edict
FPSC edicted the CSS aspirants to select their subjects from particular groups.

- pernicious
Smoking is pernicious to health.

- yearn
Poor people spend their life yearning for good living.

Please do correction if i am wrong because i am in learning process these days.
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Salaam,

Just a cursory look revealed that you two damsels have used the word "Edict" as a 'verb' though its not a verb, but a 'noun'.

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I will post my sentences tomorrow!
Keep the good work up. I appreciate it!
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excruciating adj.
1. causing intense suffering; tormenting. 2. intense or extreme.
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