Dictionary of Informal Words: Vocabulary Building (English Word Power) - Softcover

Joshi, Mr. Manik

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1500713678 ISBN 13: 9781500713676

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

Synopsis

What are “Informal Words?” -- Informal Words are connected with normal communication with your colleagues, acquaintances, family members, etc. Informal words are more common in speech than in writing. Informal words are used in the ‘unofficial’ language. These words are not used in ‘official’ or formal writing. This book covers around 1400 Informal words (including the names of parts of speech they belong to) and their meanings ---- NOTE: Many informal words are used in both American and British English in the same way. However, some informal words are particularly used in American English only. Similarly, some informal words are particularly used in British English only. --- Sample This: -- Informal Words– A -- A1 [adjective]- very good --- abs [noun]- the muscles of the abdomen --- ace [adjective --- noun]- very good --- number one --- achy [adjective]- affected by an uninterrupted pain that is small in degree --- ack-ack [noun]- the non-stop firing of guns at aircraft --- ad [noun]- advertisement --- adman [noun]- a person who works in advertising or promotion --- adore [verb]- to be very fond of something --- aggravate [verb]- to intentionally irritate somebody --- a gogo [adjective]- in large quantities --- airhead [noun]- an unintelligent or stupid person --- all [adverb]- enormously --- allergic [adjective]- having an aversion to somebody/something --- all right [adverb]- used to emphasize something --- almighty [adjective]- enormous or severe --- alphabet soup [noun]- extremely difficult language with abbreviations or symbols --- ammo [noun]- ammunition [supply of bullets, etc; very important information for argument]-- amp [noun]- amplifier [a type of electrical device]-- appalling [adjective]- extremely bad or poor --- arm candy [noun]- a beautiful woman accompanied by a man in a public event --- arm-twisting [noun]- the use of physical power or great pressure to convince somebody to do something --- artsy (arty) [adjective]- enormously interested in the arts --- artsy-fartsy (arty-farty) [adjective]- connected with the arts --- Aussie [noun]- a person or native from Australia --- awful [adjective]- very bad; used to emphasize a large quantity or sum of something --- axe (ax) [verb]- to kill somebody with an axe; to get rid of a scheme, service, system, etc.; to dismiss somebody from their job *********** INFORMAL WORDS -- Particularly Used In AMERICAN ENGLISH: --- ace [verb]- to be successful --- all-nighter [noun]- a time when somebody stay awake all night, mainly for studying --- ambulance chaser [noun]- a lawyer connected with cases of accident claims --- amped [adjective]- excited --- antsy [adjective]- unable to keep still --- any [adverb]- ‘at all’ [used at the end of negative sentences]-- A-OK [adjective]- in satisfactory or perfect condition, manner or style. --- attaboy/attagirl [exclamation]- used to admire or encourage a boy or man/girl or woman --- awesome [adjective]- first-rate, excellent or pleasurable --- awful [adverb]- extremely or enormously *********** INFORMAL WORDS -- Particularly Used In BRITISH ENGLISH: --- admin [noun]- Administration [activities connected with organizing something]-- afters [noun]- a sweet dish that is eaten after meal --- ages -- [noun] a very long time --- aggro [noun]- cruel, hostile and aggressive behavior --- airy-fairy [adjective]- impractical, unreasonable, unclear --- all right [exclamation]- used to say hello --- all-singing, all-dancing [adjective]- (of a machine) having an advanced feature --- anorak [noun]- a boring person who is very fond of learning facts or collecting things --- appro [noun]- on approval [connected with shopping activities]-- argy-bargy [noun]- a noisy argument or difference of opinions

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• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1500713678
• ISBN 13: 9781500713676
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 100