Brian's Vocabulary Course: for ielts and toefl

APPRISE
Meaning: to inform.
Sentence:
The students apprised the warden of the problems they were facing in the
hostel.
ADHERE
Meaning: to stick to something.
Sentence:
You must adhere to the rules in order to avoid punishment in this college.
REITERATE
Meaning: to repeat one's words in order to emphasize one's point.
Sentence:
The Principal reiterated that wearing white uniform on Saturdays was
compulsory.
HARASS
Meaning: to annoy or bother someone by troubling repeatedly.
Sentence:
Many seniors love to harass their juniors.
DOMINATE
Meaning1: to control or have power over someone or something.
Sentence:
The king wanted to dominate over the whole world.
Meaning2: to be the most important part of something.
Sentence:
There are only a few actors who dominate Bollywood film industry.
ASPIRE
Meaning: to desire for something (like a particular career, or level of
success).
Sentence:
She aspires to become an architect.
ANNIHILATE
Meaning: to destroy something or someone completely

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Sentences:
HIV annihilates ones immune system.
30 years ago, plague annihilated the whole village.
The enemy troops annihilated the entire city.

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Chapter 10
Words that charm the examiner
Refute
Mollify
Flay
Devastate
Misconstrue
Afflict
Culminate
Meanings and usage practice: