511. arena (n) அரங்கம்
a large flat area surrounded by seats used for sports or
entertainment; a particular environment or walk of life
# A huge crowd has gathered around the arena to watch the wrestling match.
512. argot (n) திருடர்கள் / தீவிரவாதிகள் பயன்படுத்தும் சொற்களும் மொழி மரபுகளும்
a
characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves); the special
vocabulary and idiom of a particular profession or social group. [adj – argotic]
# The Terrorist spoke in Mumbai argot while ordering his accomplice.
Ant. standard
513. argus-eyed
(adj) விழிப்பாய்
இருக்கிற
keen-sighted;
observant; vigilant
# The
hostel students found it difficult to get past the argus-eyed watchman.
514. aria (n) இசை நாடகத்தில் பாடும் நீண்ட தனிப்பாடல்
long
accompanied solo song in an opera
# In
music festivals usually singers sing the aria.
515. arid (adj) வறண்ட
arid
land is so dry that very few plants can grow on it [n – aridity, aridness, adv
– aridily]
# Sahara desert is so arid that nothing can grow there.
Ant.
damp, humid, moist
516. aristocracy
(n) பிரபுக்களின் ஆட்சி
the
most powerful members of a society, a privileged class holding hereditary
titles [n – aristocrat; adj – aristocratic]
# Gone are the days when watches were considered as a thing of luxury and aristocracy.
# Gone are the days when watches were considered as a thing of luxury and aristocracy.
517. armada (n) போர்க் கப்பல்களின் கூட்டம்
a
fleet of war-vessels
# A seven-ship armada carrying 10,000 sailors and Marines set sailed from the US to UK.
# A seven-ship armada carrying 10,000 sailors and Marines set sailed from the US to UK.
518. armful (n) கைநிறைய
the
quantity that can be contained in the arms
# The Principal distributed armful of sweets to children in the republic day function.
# The Principal distributed armful of sweets to children in the republic day function.
519. armistice
(n) தற்காலிகப் போர்நிறுத்த ஒப்பந்தம்
a
state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace items
#
North Korea sent its representatives to South Korea to an armistice-related
meeting.
520. armory (n) போர்த் தளவாடக்கிடங்கு
a
collection of resources; a place where arms are manufactured
# The USA and Russia signed an agreement to reduce their nuclear armouries.
# The USA and Russia signed an agreement to reduce their nuclear armouries.
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