Sentence example: Founded in 1247, Bethlem is Europe’s oldest centre devoted solely to the treatment of mental illness. During this time,...

Definition: shocked or confused because of a sudden alarming experience Sentence example: When the earthquake struck, we made our way to...

Definition: certain to succeed Sentence example: In Buddhism, we have the Noble Truths of “suffering and its causes”. Love, greed, anger...

Sentence example: The protestors are threatening chaos if their preferred choice for the President is rejected. Synonyms of Chaos Usual...

Definition: an assistant or follower Sentence example: Are we a “Buddhist” nation, or simply a country full of clueless acolytes? The...

Definition: the action of subduing someone or something by force Sentence example: In the name of religion, the terrorists massacred the...

Controversy: public disagreement Patriarch: an older man is powerful within an organization Kingdom: a country, state, or territory ruled...

Definition: money or food given to poor people Sentence example: The Buddhist monks are preparing for an alms-offering ceremony at the...

Shelve: decide not to proceed with (a project or plan), either temporarily or permanently Lose steam/Fizzle out: to lose energy Sentence...

State-of-the-art: the most recent stage in the development of a product, incorporating the newest ideas and features Combat: engage in a...

Definition: a place where people meet in secret, typically to engage in an illicit activity Sentence example: The frequent attacks and...

Deport: expel (a foreigner) from a country, typically on the grounds of illegal status or for having committed a crime Radical: introduce...

Definition: including features or qualities that are not appealing or attractive Sentence example: The revamped social studies syllabus...

Definition: Walking through something filled with water Read laboriously through a long piece of writing Sentence example: Framing issues...

Definition: (of foods containing fat or oil) smelling or tasting unpleasant as a result of being old and stale Sentence example: Based on...

Definition: A person or thing entrusted to the care of someone Sentence example: With meagre pay cheques and their heavy teaching duties,...

Definition: A roof-life projection or shelter Sentence example: In the island of Mindanao, Philippines, over 350 students take lessons...

Definition: A person not in armed services or the police force Sentence example: The predominant targeting choice of the terrorist has...

Definition: Match or surpass a person or achievement typically by imitation Sentence example: Naim, the accused organiser of an extremist...

Definition: Jam; moving at a very slow pace because it is being blocked Sentence example: The well-known monument overlooks dizzying...