25.03.2013 Views

frequently_asked_questions_files/Oxford Thesaurus.pdf

frequently_asked_questions_files/Oxford Thesaurus.pdf

frequently_asked_questions_files/Oxford Thesaurus.pdf

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

efore (someone), make (someone's) blood boil, US burn (someone)<br />

up, Slang US tick (someone) off, Taboo piss (someone) off, Brit<br />

put (someone's) monkey up, US tee (someone) off: Lord Thimble<br />

was enraged at being made to wait his turn.<br />

enrapture v. enchant, entrance, transport, thrill, bewitch, spellbind,<br />

fascinate, charm, enthral, captivate, beguile, delight: The<br />

soprano quite enraptured her audience.<br />

enrich v. 1 endow, enhance, improve, upgrade, better, ameliorate,<br />

refine, add to: His novels have enriched our literature. 2<br />

ornament, adorn, decorate, embellish; beautify, grace: Before<br />

us rose a lofty dome enriched with precious stones.<br />

enrol v. 1 enlist, register, sign up or on (for), join; volunteer;<br />

recruit; Colloq join up: He enrolled at the university. 2<br />

record, register, chronicle, put down, list, note, inscribed,<br />

catalogue: Their names will be enrolled forever in the Book of<br />

Heroes.<br />

ensemble n. 1 outfit, costume, clothing, clothes, attire, apparel, garb,<br />

garments, coordinates, Colloq get-up: A black hat, gloves, and<br />

shoes completed the ensemble. 2 band, combination, orchestra,<br />

group; chorus, choir; Colloq combo: A new chamber music<br />

ensemble is performing tonight at the town hall. 3 assemblage,<br />

composite, aggregate, collection, set, whole, entirety,<br />

totality; agglomeration, conglomeration: A strange ensemble of<br />

objects was on display.<br />

enslave v. subjugate, yoke, fetter, enchain, shackle, trammel,<br />

dominate; bind, indenture, Archaic enthral: The enslaved masses<br />

rose and overcame their masters.<br />

ensure v. 1 insure, assure, make sure or certain, confirm, certify,<br />

guarantee; secure, effect: He must ensure that there is no<br />

leak. 2 insure, protect, make safe, safeguard, guard, secure:<br />

The captain is responsible for ensuring the safety of the<br />

passengers.<br />

entail v. involve, require, call for, necessitate, demand, occasion,<br />

give rise to, impose; lead to, cause: The post has entailed<br />

working an average 60-70 hours a week.

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!