Synoptic
providing a general overview; summary; N. synopsis
Usage: If you are starting your CAT preparation afresh then Complete CAT course may be a better option than synoptic CAT Crash Course
Fell
cut or knock down (a tree or a person); bring down (with a missile)
Usage: Felling of trees should be banned all over the world.
Foliage
masses of leaves; CF. defoliate
Usage: The autmn season brings about a defoliation process.
Affinity
feeling of kinship; similarity; Ex. strong affinity for her; Ex. many affinities between two languages
Usage: My friend has a strong affinity for his female neighbour.
Affluence
abundance; wealth
Usage: The affluent should not misuse their power.
Affable
easily approachable; easy to talk to; warmly friendly
Usage: When I joined college, my seniors were affable, hence I had no problem adjusting.
Allegiance
loyalty
Usage: A servants allegiance to his master is his best trait
Ambiguous
unclear or doubtful in meaning; having more than one possible interpretation
Usage: The culprit was giving ambiguous statements in court, hence could not be saved.
Fiasco
total failure; CF. bottle
Usage: The last one day was a complete fiasco for the Pakistani team with all players getting out at less than 100 runs.
Whine
complain (in a sad voice); make a high sad sound (as in pain or supplication)
Usage: I heard my neighbours dog whining last night.
