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    Dictionary of Informal Words: Vocabulary Building
    Dictionary of Informal Words: Vocabulary Building
    Dictionary of Informal Words: Vocabulary Building
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    Dictionary of Informal Words: Vocabulary Building

    By Manik Joshi

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    What are “Informal Words?”

    Informal Words are connected with normal communication to 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 name 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 of somebody/something

    all right [adverb] -- used to emphasize something

    almighty [adjective] -- enormous or severe

    alphabet soup [noun] -- an 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 stays 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 a 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 advanced features

    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] -- noisy argument or difference of opinions

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherManik Joshi
    Release dateAug 1, 2014
    ISBN9781310892516
    Dictionary of Informal Words: Vocabulary Building
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    Manik Joshi

    Manik Joshi was born on January 26, 1979, at Ranikhet, a picturesque town in the Kumaon region of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. He is a permanent resident of the Sheeshmahal area of Kathgodam located in the city of Haldwani in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand in India. He completed his schooling in four different schools. He is a science graduate in the ZBC – zoology, botany, and chemistry – subjects. He is also an MBA with a specialization in marketing. Additionally, he holds diplomas in “computer applications”, “multimedia and web-designing”, and “computer hardware and networking”. During his schooldays, he wanted to enter the field of medical science; however, after graduation he shifted his focus to the field of management. After obtaining his MBA, he enrolled in a computer education center; he became so fascinated with working on the computer that he decided to develop his career in this field. Over the following years, he worked at some computer-related full-time jobs. Following that, he became interested in Internet Marketing, particularly in domaining (business of buying and selling domain names), web design (creating websites), and various other online jobs. However, later he shifted his focus solely to self-publishing. Manik is a nature-lover. He has always been fascinated by overcast skies. He is passionate about traveling and enjoys solo-travel most of the time rather than traveling in groups. He is actually quite a loner who prefers to do his own thing. He likes to listen to music, particularly when he is working on the computer. Reading and writing are definitely his favorite pastimes, but he has no interest in sports. Manik has always dreamed of a prosperous life and prefers to live a life of luxury. He has a keen interest in politics because he believes it is politics that decides everything else. He feels a sense of gratification sharing his experiences and knowledge with the outside world. However, he is an introvert by nature and thus gives prominence to only a few people in his personal life. He is not a spiritual man, yet he actively seeks knowledge about the metaphysical world; he is particularly interested in learning about life beyond death. In addition to writing academic/informational text and fictional content, he also maintains a personal diary. He has always had a desire to stand out from the crowd. He does not believe in treading the beaten path and avoids copying someone else’s path to success. Two things he always refrains from are smoking and drinking; he is a teetotaler and very health-conscious. He usually wakes up before the sun rises. He starts his morning with meditation and exercise. Fitness is an integral and indispensable part of his life. He gets energized by solving complex problems. He loves himself the way he is and he loves the way he looks. He doesn’t believe in following fashion trends. He dresses according to what suits him and what he is comfortable in. He believes in taking calculated risks. His philosophy is to expect the best but prepare for the worst. According to him, you can’t succeed if you are unwilling to fail. For Manik, life is about learning from mistakes and figuring out how to move forward.

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    Dictionary of Informal Words - Manik Joshi

    Dictionary of Informal Words

    (Vocabulary Building)

    By Manik Joshi

    Copyright Manik Joshi 2014

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    IMPORTANT NOTE

    This Book is Part of a Series

    SERIES Name: English Word Power

    [A Thirty-Book Series]

    BOOK Number: 11

    BOOK Title: Dictionary of Informal Words

    Table of Contents

    What are Informal Words?

    Informal Words -- A

    Informal Words -- B

    Informal Words -- C

    Informal Words -- D

    Informal Words -- E

    Informal Words -- F

    Informal Words -- G

    Informal Words -- H

    Informal Words -- I

    Informal Words -- J

    Informal Words -- K

    Informal Words -- L

    Informal Words -- M

    Informal Words -- N

    Informal Words -- O

    Informal Words -- P

    Informal Words -- Q

    Informal Words -- R

    Informal Words -- S

    Informal Words -- T

    Informal Words -- U

    Informal Words -- V

    Informal Words -- W

    Informal Words -- XYZ

    About the Author

    BIBLIOGRAPHY

    What are Informal Words?

    Informal Words are connected with normal communication to 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

    1400 Informal Words In Daily English

    This book covers around 1400 Informal words

    (including the name 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.

    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 of somebody/something

    all right [adverb] -- used to emphasize something

    almighty [adjective] -- enormous or severe

    alphabet soup [noun] -- an 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

    ax (axe) [verb] -- to kill somebody with an ax (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 stays 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 /

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