1. Hispanic
• Relating to Spain or to Spanish-speaking countries, especially those of Central and South America.
Usage: The Hispanic population of California is growing rapidly.
2. Wanton
• a) A lewd or lascivious person.
• b) Of a cruel or violent action deliberate and unprovoked.
Usage: The principal sees a food fight as a wanton act of vandalism done with wanton disregard for the rules, but the kids might just see it as fun.
3. Gruesome
• Extremely unpleasant.
Usage: These films are among the most violent and gruesome in cinematic history: gothic spectacles of anger and obsession.
4. Eke out
• To make up for the deficiencies of.
Usage: Supplement eked out his income by getting a second job.
5. Episodic
• a) Containing or consisting of a series of separate parts or events.
Usage: An episodic narrative.
• b) Of a programme or story broadcast or published as a series of instalments.
Usage: Episodic television is a difficult medium to write for.
6. Christen
• a) Use for the first time.
Usage: He bought a new pair of boots and christened them with his first goal at DY Patil Stadium.
• b) Baptize
Usage: Sam was christened when he was three months old.
• c) To name at baptism.
Usage: They christened the baby Anne.
7. Baptism
• Baptism is a Christian rite of admission and adoption, almost invariably with the use of water, into Christianity. It may be performed by sprinkling or pouring water on the head, or by immersing in water either partially or completely.
Usage: The synoptic gospels recount that John the Baptist baptised Jesus.
8. Posit
• Put forward as fact or as a basis for argument.
Usage: The Confucian view posits a perfectible human nature.
9. Wield
• Have and be able to use power or influence.
Usage: Faction leaders wielded enormous influence within the party.
10. Pendency
• The state, condition, or period of being pending or awaiting settlement.
Usage: The defendant should be restrained from further public comment during the pendency of the trial.
