#51 | elusive  🏃‍♀️ 

IBA DU BBA 1998-99, 2019-20; MBA June 2013

(adjective)- difficult to find, catch, achieve, understand, or define; hard to pin down; evasive; slippery; incomprehensible; indefinable; mysterious

It often refers to abstract concepts, goals, or people that are hard to pin down. It can imply mystery or unattainability, sometimes causing frustration or fascination.

True happiness can sometimes feel elusive, slipping away just when you think you have found it.

The team worked hard to reach the elusive championship title after years of near misses.

The cat was so elusive that no one could catch it when it escaped from the house.

The meaning of the poem remained elusive despite hours of analysis.

#52 | obscure 🐒 👥 (+)

IBA DU BBA 2019-20; Digital SAT Official Practice Test 6

(adjective + verb)- something that is not well-known, unclear, difficult to understand, or hidden; ambiguous; to hide, block, or make something unclear or difficult to perceive; mask; overshadow

The professor explained an obscure theory that very few scholars had studied.

The origin of the artefact remains obscure, with no definitive records to trace its history.

He rose to fame from an obscure village that no one had heard of before.

The thick fog obscured the view of the mountains.

Her true intentions were obscured by vague and misleading statements.

Clouds obscured the moonlight, leaving the path in darkness.

The state of being unknown or obscure is called obscurity.

She is too good a player to slide into obscurity.

#53 | adept 🎯 (+)

IBA DU BBA 2019-20; MBA 2007-08, 2010-11; Bangladesh Bank AD 2013; JU H 2018-19

(adjective + noun)- being highly skilled, proficient, or talented at something, often through experience or practice; capable

She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems quickly and accurately.

The young chess player was an adept at anticipating his opponent's next move.

#54 | instigate 🔥 (-)

IBA DU BBA 1999-2000, 2008-09

(verb)- to provoke, incite, or initiate something, often in a negative sense; stir up; agitate

It typically refers to starting an action, event, or conflict, especially one that causes trouble or involves agitation.

The rebel leader was accused of trying to instigate violence among the citizens.

His comments only served to instigate further debate on the controversial topic.

Spreading false rumors can instigate unnecessary panic.

#55 | profess 📢

IBA DU BBA 2012-13, 2019-20; MBA June 2017

(verb)- to declare or claim something openly, often in a way that may not be entirely genuine or proven

It can also mean to affirm or express belief, skill, or knowledge. If someone is professing something insincerely, it can imply dishonesty.

She professed her love for him in front of the entire crowd. (Declaration - neutral context)

He professed to be an expert in ancient history, though his knowledge seemed questionable.

Although he professed innocence, the evidence suggested otherwise.

Profess Ignorance: To declare that you don't know something.

He professed ignorance about the missing documents.

Profess One's Faith: To openly declare religious beliefs.

During the gathering, many people stood to profess their faith.

#56 | reticent 🤐 

IBA DU MBA 2005-06, Dec 2011; BBA 2019-20; Official SAT Oct 2014

(adjective)- someone who is reserved, quiet, or unwilling to share their thoughts or feelings; inclined to be silent or uncommunicative; quite; restrained; reluctant to speak, especially about oneself; taciturn; withdrawn

It implies a tendency to avoid speaking freely or openly.

She was reticent about her plans, preferring to keep them to herself until they were finalized.

He remained reticent during the meeting, listening carefully but offering no comments.

The witness seemed reticent to provide more details about the incident.

In some cultures, people are more reticent about discussing personal matters with strangers.

To be reticent is to be characterized by reticence.

Lou’s natural reticence made him an ideal guest speaker: his speeches never lasted more than a few minutes. 

#57 | disparate ⚖️

IBA DU BBA 2008-09; Official SAT Oct 2013

(adjective)- different; distinct; incompatible; unequal; unrelated

The two candidates offered disparate views on how to solve the issue. 

The research paper draws on disparate fields, including physics, sociology, and literature. 

He has a talent for combining disparate musical genres into a cohesive sound. 

The noun form of disparate is disparity. Disparity 

means inequality. The opposite of disparity is parity. 

#58 | fulsome 🗣️

IBA DU BBA 2009-10; Official SAT Oct 2013

(adjective)- excessive, insincere, or over-the-top praise, flattery, or behavior; abundant; generous; comprehensive 

In modern contexts, it typically carries a negative tone, implying that praise or compliments are insincere or exaggerated. However, it can still occasionally be used in a positive sense to describe something ample or complete, though this usage is rare. 

The CEO's speech was filled with fulsome praise that felt insincere. (Negative)

The report offers a fulsome analysis of the issue, covering every angle. (Positive)

#59 | erode 🪨 (-)

IBA DU Dec 2016; Official SAT Oct 2013

(verb)- to wear away, gradually weaken, or diminish something over time, often due to natural forces such as wind, water, or friction; deteriorate; corrode

It can also refer to the gradual decline of something abstract, like trust or confidence. 

The river slowly eroded the riverbank over the years. 

Constant criticism can erode a person's self-confidence. 

The noun of erode is erosion. 

The problem of soil erosion. 

#60 | meager 🥄

IBA DU MBA May 2018; Official SAT Oct 2013

(adjective)- something that is small in quantity or quality, often implying that it is insufficient or inadequate; scanty; sparse; paltry

They survived on a meager income, barely making ends meet. 

The organization offered meager support for the victims.

#61 | sparse 🌾

IBA DU MBA Dec 2016; Digital SAT Official Practice Test 6

(adjective)- something that is thinly spread, scattered, or not dense; scanty; thin; infrequent; limited

It describes something that is present in small amounts or spread out over a large area. It is often used to describe things such as vegetation (plants considered collectively), population, or resources that are thinly distributed or inadequate. It emphasizes that there isn't much of whatever is being referred to. Opposite of this word is dense or abundant. 

The vegetation was sparse in the desert, with only a few small bushes scattered around. 

Attendance at the event was sparse due to bad weather. 

His sparse beard made him look even younger. 

Resources were sparse in the remote village, making life difficult for residents. 

#62 | conspicuous 👀

IBA DU BBA 2013-14; IBA JU 2019-20; Digital SAT Official Practice Test 6

(adjective)- something that is easy to notice or clearly visible, often because it stands out from its surroundings; visible; noticeable; prominent; eye-catching; obvious; obtrusive

It implies that the object, person, or behavior draws attention due to its prominence. It is often used to describe things that are prominent, either in a positive way (like a conspicuous achievement) or a negative way (like a conspicuous mistake). The opposite of conspicuous is inconspicuous. 

Her bright red coat made her conspicuous in the crowd. 

There was a conspicuous absence of important guests at the meeting. 

He made a conspicuous effort to impress his boss during the presentation. 

The warning sign was placed in a conspicuous spot so everyone would see it.

#63 | tenuous 🧵 (-)

IBA DU BBA 2010-11; Official SAT Oct 2014, Digital SAT Official Practice Test 6

(adjective)- something that is weak, thin, or uncertain; insubstantial; fragile; flimsy 

It describes things that are lacking in strength, solidity, or substance - whether physically, like a weak thread, or abstractly, like a weak argument or connection. It implies instability, weakness, or fragility. It is often used to describe things such as relationships, arguments, connections, or evidence that are weak or barely holding together. It suggests that the subject is unlikely to withstand pressure or scrutiny. 

Their relationship became more tenuous over time, with little effort to maintain it. 

The rope was too tenuous to support his weight. 

His argument was tenuous and lacked supporting evidence. 

The connection between the two incidents is tenuous at best. 

#64 | contentious 🔥

IBA DU MBA May 2018; Digital SAT Official Practice Test 6

(adjective)- something or someone likely to cause disagreement, conflict, or argument

It describes issues or behavior that provoke debate or dispute. It can describe topics that are hotly debated (like politics or legal matters) or people who are argumentative and prone to disputes. 

The new policy on immigration is a contentious issue in the upcoming election. 

He became contentious during the meeting, disagreeing with every suggestion. 

#65 | concurrent 📅

IBA DU MBA May 2018; IBA JU 2016-17; Digital SAT Official Practice Test 6

(adjective)- happening or existing at the same time; simultaneous; coinciding; synchronous; overlapping; parallel

It can refer to events, actions, or conditions that occur simultaneously or overlap in time. It is often used in legal, scheduling, or technical contexts to describe activities or tasks that are happening at the same time. It can also apply to conditions, processes, or experiences occurring together. 

The war and economic depression were concurrent events that shaped history. 

The two meetings were scheduled to be concurrent, forcing participants to choose between them. 

The athlete received concurrent penalties, which were served at the same time. 

The company faced concurrent challenges in both logistics and marketing. 

#66 | pertinent ✅

IBA DU MBA June 2015

(adjective)- relevant; appropriate or directly related to the matter at hand; fitting; applicable

The lawyer presented pertinent evidence that strengthened the case. 

#67 | impertinent 🙄 (-)

IBA DU MBA 2010-11

(adjective)- disrespectful, rude, or inappropriate behavior or remarks; insolent; impudent; not pertinent to a particular matter - irrelevant 

It has two meanings. The most important meaning to remember is impertinent typically suggests disrespect toward someone or a disregard for what is socially appropriate. Another meaning is irrelevant. Simply put, it is often used to criticize someone's words or actions that are seen as out of place or unnecessarily bold. 

The student was sent to the principal's office for his impertinent remarks to the teacher. 

It was impertinent of him to ask such a personal question. 

Talk of rhetoric and strategy is impertinent to this process. 

#68 | impede 🚧

IBA DU MBA 2010-11, June 2017; Digital SAT Official Practice Test 6

(verb)- hinder; obstruct; block; hamper; interfere

It suggests that something is standing in the way or making it difficult for someone or something to move forward or achieve a goal. 

Bad weather impeded the delivery of supplies to the remote village. 

Her lack of experience impeded her ability to secure the promotion. 

Road construction will impede traffic for the next few weeks. 

Fear of failure often impedes people from pursuing their dreams. 

Something that impedes is an impediment. 

Irene's inability to learn a foreign language was a definite impediment in her study of French. 

#69 | insidious 🕸️ (-)

IBA DU MBA 2010-11

(adjective)- treacherous; sneaky; something that precedes gradually and subtly but causes harmful effects; deceptive

It often refers to things that appear harmless or unthreatening at first but gradually lead to negative consequences, especially by deceitful or sneaky means. It is typically used for threats or dangers that develop gradually and are difficult to detect at first, such as insidious diseases, insidious lies, or insidious influences. 

The virus had an insidious onset, showing no symptoms until it was well advanced. 

Advertising can have an insidious influence on young people, shaping their desires without them realizing it. 

He used insidious methods to undermine his colleague's reputation, slowly spreading rumors and false information. 

The problem was insidious, growing slowly over time until it became impossible to ignore. 

#70 | precarious ⚠️

IBA DU MBA 2007-08; Official SAT Oct 2014

(adjective)- unstable, insecure, or in a dangerous position, where there is a risk of collapse, failure, or harm

It suggests that something is in a position or condition that is not secure or reliable. It may collapse, fail, or cause harm if not handled carefully or if conditions change. This term can apply to physical objects, financial situations, or personal circumstances.

The ladder was placed in a precarious position, and it looked like it could tip over at any moment.

Their financial situation became precarious after losing their primary source of income.

He found himself in a precarious situation, with little room for error.

 #71 | inadvertent 🤷‍♂️ 

EMBA DU Mar 2014; IBA DU MBA Nov 2014

(adjective)- unintentional or accidental, referring to something that happens without planning or deliberate action; heedless; unwitting (unwitting has 2 meanings: unintentional and unknowing)

It describes something that occurs by mistake or oversight. While the word itself is neutral, it often implies a lack of care or attention that led to a mistake or unintended outcome.

He made an inadvertent mistake by sending the email to the wrong person.

While ironing a shirt, Steven inadvertently scorched one sleeve; it was really the collar that he had meant to scorch (burn).

#72 | copious 💧💧

IBA DU MBA May 2018

(adjective)- abundant or plentiful, referring to a large quantity of something. It can describe both tangible items, like food or resources, as well as intangible things, like information or ideas; profuse; ample

She took copious notes during the lecture to make sure she didn’t miss anything.

The garden produced a copious amount of vegetables this year.

His speech was filled with copious amounts of praise for his team.

#73 | specious 🦊

IBA DU BBA 2015-16

(adjective)- something that appears to be true or valid on the surface but is actually misleading or false; misleading; deceptive; spurious 

It often refers to arguments or reasoning that seem plausible but lack real substance or truth.  It implies deception or superficiality, suggesting that something is misleading or intended to trick others into believing it's valid.

The lawyer's specious argument seemed convincing at first but fell apart under scrutiny.

His explanation was specious, designed to distract from the real issue.

The product's specious claims about its benefits misled many customers.

#74 | spacious 🏢 

(adjective)- having a lot of open space, being large or wide, and not cramped; roomy

It’s commonly used to describe rooms, houses, or areas that offer plenty of room to move around.

The spacious living room had enough room for all the furniture and still felt open.

#75 | spurious 🚫 

DU D 2019-20

(adjective)- false, fake, or not genuine; something that is deceitful or not based on valid reasoning, often used to describe arguments, claims, or information that appear to be true but are actually incorrect or misleading

The researcher dismissed the spurious data that had no basis in fact.

An apocryphal story is one whose truth is uncertain. A spurious story, however, is out-and-out (in every respect; absolute) false, no doubt about it.

The political candidate attributed his loss to numerous spurious rumors that hounded him throughout his campaign. 

#76 | shun 🚫 

IBA DU MBA June 2013; Official SAT Oct 2013

(verb)- deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something; involves rejecting or avoiding something because of disapproval or fear; exclusion, rejection, or avoidance, often due to social disapproval or moral reasons; strong and intentional act of avoidance; avoid; eschew; evade; ostracize

Many people shun fast food for health reasons. 

She decided to shun negative influences and focus on her goals.

He was shunned by his peers after the scandal. 

#77 | abundant 🌾

Official SAT Oct 2013, May 2021 US

(adjective)- existing or available in large quantities; having more than enough of something; copious; profuse; plentiful; ample; bountiful

Opportunities for growth were abundant in the thriving tech industry.

The noun form is abundance. The garden was filled with an abundance of vibrant flowers in every color.

#78 | elation 😄

IBA DU MBA June 2012

(noun)- a feeling or great joy, excitement, or happiness; describing an emotional high, often resulting from success, achievement, or positive events; euphoria; exhilaration; jubilation; bliss

She felt a sense of elation after hearing the news of her promotion. 

To feel elation is to be elated To cause to feel elated is to elate. 

After rowing across the Pacific Ocean in a bathtub, I felt elated. 

#79 | epiphany 💡✨

IBA DU BBA 2019-20

(noun)- a sudden realization, insight, or understanding about something important, often accompanied by clarity and a transformative effect. It can also refer to a divine revelation or an intuitive grasp of a deeper truth.

She had an epiphany about her career path while watching a documentary about climate change.

It was during the road trip that he had an epiphany: happiness isn’t about money, but experiences and connections.

#80 | adversity 🌪️💪 

IBA DU BBA 2019-20

(noun)- difficulties, misfortunes, or challenging situations that test a person's strength, resilience, or ability to cope. It often involves hardships or unfavorable circumstances.

Connotation: Negative, as it involves struggle or hardship, but it can have a positive undertone when referring to overcoming challenges.

Despite facing significant adversity, she managed to graduate with honors.

The nation showed resilience in the face of economic adversity.

#81 | aversion 🙅‍♂️💔 

IBA DU MBA Dec 2016, June 2017, Dec 2017; BBA 2017-18, 2019-20

(noun)- a strong dislike or unwillingness toward something or someone. It often implies a feeling of discomfort, repulsion, or avoidance when faced with the object of dislike.

Connotation: Negative, as it highlights dislike, discomfort, or unwillingness.

She has a strong aversion to spicy foods and avoids them completely.

His aversion to public speaking made him nervous at the thought of presenting.

 #82 | avert 🛑👀

IBA DU MBA 2008-09; BBA 2009-10, 2019-20

(verb)- to prevent something undesirable from happening or to turn away one’s eyes, thoughts, or attention from something.

Quick thinking by the driver helped avert a major accident.

She averted her eyes from the gruesome scene in the movie.

#83 | bolster 🛏️📈

IBA DU BBA 2013-14; Official SAT Practice Test 2012-13

(verb + noun)- to strengthen, support, or reinforce something, whether it's an idea, argument, confidence, or physical object; fortify; boost

It can be used both literally (e.g., adding physical support) and figuratively (e.g., providing encouragement or reinforcement). 

The coach's encouraging words helped to bolster the team's confidence before the game. 

She provided more evidence to bolster her argument in the debate. 

The government introduced new policies to bolster the economy during the recession.

#84 | insinuate ✨

IBA DU BBA 2014-15, 2016-17; Official SAT Practice Test 2012-13

(verb)- to suggest or hint at something indirectly, often in a sly (cunning, deceitful) or subtle way; allude; insert 

It can also mean to gradually introduce or insert oneself into a situation or group. Depending on context, it often implies subtlety, manipulation, or a lack of openness. 

He tried to insinuate that she was to blame for the mistake without directly accusing her. [Hinting]

The politician insinuated doubts about his opponent's honesty during the debate. [Manipulative Context]

She skillfully insinuated herself into the group by offering help with their project. [Gradual Involvement]

The ad insinuated that their product was superior without explicitly stating it. [Subtle Communication] 

To insinuate is to make an insinuation.

#85 | stringent 📏

IBA DU BBA 2017-18; Official SAT Practice Test 2012-13

(adjective)- something that is strict, precise, and demanding, often used to describe rules, regulations, or conditions that must be closely followed or adhered to; exacting 

The company must comply with the stringent environmental regulations to continue operations.

The bank imposed stringent conditions for loan approval. 

The airline has stringent security checks to ensure passenger safety. 

The professor's grading criteria were extremely stringent, allowing no room for error. 

 #86 | apportion  🔄

IBA DU BBA 2014-15; Official SAT Practice Test 2012-13

(verb)- allocate; distribute; to divide something among multiple people or groups, often based on specific criteria or proportions; assign; allot

The profits were apportioned among the shareholders according to their investments.

The teacher apportioned the class into groups for the project.

The government plans to apportion funds based on the needs of each region.

It's important to apportion responsibility fairly in team projects to avoid conflicts. 

The apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the population of each state. 

#87 | discern 🛑

IBA DU BBA 2013-14

(verb)- to perceive, recognize, or distinguish something, often with careful observation or insight

It involves identifying or understanding something, especially when it is not immediately obvious. 

He could discern a faint smile on her face, suggesting she was pleased with the news. 

It takes experience to discern the true intentions behind someone's words. 

She was able to discern the slight variation in color between the two fabrics. 

The teacher could easily discern which students were genuinely interested and which were pretending to pay attention.

Indiscernible refers to something that cannot be seen, identified, or distinguished clearly. It describes something that is unclear, hidden, or difficult to perceive, either physically or figuratively. 

The motives behind his actions were indiscernible, leaving everyone puzzled. 

#88 | vague 🌫️  

IBA DU BBA 2016-17

(adjective)- unclear or not well defined; something that lacks detail, precision, or clarity, making it difficult to understand or interpret; uncertainty or ambiguity, which can lead to confusion 

Her explanation was so vague that I still don't understand the concept. 

He gave a vague answer when asked about his plans for the weekend. 

The directions were vague, so we got lost on our way. 

#89 | discordant 🎵❌ (-)

IBA DU BBA 2015-16

(adjective)- lacking harmony or agreement, often referring to sounds that clash unpleasantly or ideas and opinions that are at odds with each other; disharmony; jarring or dissonant quality

The discordant notes in the music made the audience wince.

Their discordant views on the project led to frequent arguments. 

The bright colors on the painting were discordant, clashing rather than complementing each other. 

Note that there is no such word as "disaccordant"; it's discordant and discordantly. Another word is concordant and concordantly, which means in agreement or consistent. 

The answers were roughly concordant. 

Accordant means agreeing or compatible. 

I found the music accordant with the words of the service. 

#90 | divisive ⚖️ (-)

IBA DU MBA June 2012

(adjective)- tending to cause disagreement or hostility between people 

The highly divisive issue of abortion.

#91 | clement 🌤️ (+)

IBA DU BBA 2017-18

(adjective)- being mild, merciful, or lenient, especially in terms of weather or someone's personality

It describes behavior or conditions that are gentle and not harsh. It carries a sense of mildness, kindness, and fairness, whether referring to someone's nature or external conditions like weather. 

The judge was praised for being clement toward the first-time offenders, offering them opportunities for rehabilitation. 

We enjoyed a week of clement weather, perfect for outdoor activities. 

The teacher was clement with the students who struggled with the assignment, giving them extra time to complete it. 

clemency ✌️ (+)

(noun)- showing mercy or leniency, especially by someone in a position of authority, such as a judge or ruler, when reducing punishment or granting forgiveness; mercy; forgiveness; leniency; compassion; pardon

It suggests kindness, compassion, and a willingness to forgive, especially in situations where punishment or strict judgement could be applied. 

The president granted clemency to the convicted individual, sparing him the full extent of the law. 

The judge was known for her clemency, often opting for rehabilitation over long prison sentences. 

In her final appeal, the defendant's lawyer asked the court for clemency, hoping for a reduced sentence. 

Inclement (-)

Mild weather is called clement weather, whereas bad weather is called inclement. It refers to weather that is harsh, stormy, or unpleasant. 

The debate tournament was canceled due to inclement weather. 

It can also describe someone or something that is not merciful or is severe in action or behavior: someone who is cruel.

The judge was known for her inclement rulings, often giving the maximum sentence. 

 #92 | feeble🦠 (-)

IBA DU BBA 2017-18

(adjective)- lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness; (of a sound) faint; lacking strength of character; failing to convince or impress

It is often used to describe physical weakness or something that is insufficient or lacking force, such as a "feeble attempt,"  "feeble excuse," or "feeble argument."

His voice was feeble after being sick for days.

The team's efforts were too feeble to win the game.  

#93 | transient ⏳

IBA DU BBA 2017-18; BCS 36th

(adjective + noun)- not staying for a long time, only for brief time; things that are temporary or fleeting, often coming and going quickly

The storm was transient, clearing up after a few hours. 

She enjoyed the transient beauty of the sunset. 

Customers of hotels are transient; they do not stay in hotels permanently. A transient person is sometimes called a transient. Homeless people are often called transients. 

The transient breeze provided some relief from the summer heat, but we were soon perspiring (sweating) again. 

Transitory means temporary or short-lived. 

The joy from winning the game was transitory, fading quickly.

Their meeting was transitory, lasting just a few minutes. 

Transitoriness also means temporary. 

The transitoriness of life makes every moment precious. 

#94 | forebode ⚠️ (-)

IBA DU BBA 2017-18

(verb)- to give a sense of something bad or negative that is about to happen; a feeling or indication of future misfortune or danger; to be a warning or omen with a sense of dread or anxiety; portend 

Dark clouds may forebode an upcoming storm.

In some cases, forebode means to predict or foretell something bad. 

A foreboding is the feeling that something bad is about to happen. 

Shama had a foreboding that the decision would lead to disaster. 

#95 | ambiguous ❓

IBA DU MBA Dec 2011, Dec 2016; BBA 2017-18

(adjective)- unclear in meaning; confusing; capable of being interpreted in different ways

We listened to the weather report, but the forecast was ambiguous; we couldn’t tell if the day was going to be rainy or sunny. 

The poem we read in English class was ambiguous; no one had any idea what the poet was trying to say.

The noun is AMBIGUITY

#96 | equivocal 🎭

IBA DU BBA 2015-16, 2017-18

(adjective)- AMBIGUOUS; intentionally confusing; capable of being interpreted in more than one way; mistaken 

Ambiguous means unclear. To be equivocal is to be intentionally ambiguous. Joe’s response was equivocal; we couldn’t tell whether he meant yes or no, which is precisely what Joe wanted. 

The doctor’s equivocal diagnosis made us think that he had no idea what Mrs. Johnson had.

To be equivocal is to be EQUIVOCATE. To equivocate is to mislead by saying confusing or ambiguous things. When we asked Harry whether that was his car that was parked in the middle of the hardware store, he equivocated and asked, “In which aisle?” 

#97 | abstruse 🔮 

IBA DU BBA 2017-18

(adjective)- hard to understand; profound; OBSCURE 

The professor’s article, on the meaning of meaning was very abstruse. Michael couldn’t even pronounce the words in it. 

Nuclear physics is a subject that is too abstruse for most people. 

#98 | obtuse 🐢

IBA DU BBA 2014-15, 2017-18; MBA Dec 2016

(adjective)- insensitive; blockheaded; dull; blunt; INSIPID

Mabel was so obtuse that she didn’t realize for several days that Carl had asked her to marry him. 

The obtuse student couldn’t seem to grasp the difference between addition and subtraction. 

#99 | sacrilege 🛑

IBA DU BBA 2019-20

(noun)- a violation of something sacred; blasphemy

The minister committed the sacrilege of delivering his sermon while wearing his golf shoes; he didn’t want to be late for his tee-off time, which was just a few minutes after the scheduled end of the service. 

The members of the fundamentalist sect believed that dancing, going to movies, and watching television were sacrileges.

To commit a sacrilege is to be SACRILEGIOUS. 

#100 | fastidious🧐

IBA DU BBA 2004-05, 2017-18; MBA June 2017

(adjective)- PAINSTAKING; METICULOUS (very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail); demanding; finicky; matters of cleanliness; extremely careful; very exacting

Mrs. Brown was a fastidious housekeeper; she cleaned up our crumbs almost before they hit the floor. 

Jeb was so fastidious in his work habits that he needed neither a wastebasket nor an eraser.

The fastidious secretary was nearly driven mad by her boss, who used the floor as a file cabinet and his desk as a pantry.