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Dear friends,

Actually, I learned English language in the past with self-determination and self-dedication. I was really grown up in a different environment, so I practiced only my mother tongue for my routine activities. During this period, I myself collected various bits and pieces that are related to English learning, and I recently thought of sharing these things with others via internet. I know well that I am still a learner, but these stuffs would be useful to someone like me living somewhere in the world. If there are mistakes here, please feel free to correct them, and also add your knowledge as well to improve this process (native speakers/teachers/advanced learners/other learners- please do it).

1. Science of correcting reasoning? Logic.
2. Scientific study of stars, sun etc.? Astronomy.
3. Foretelling the future by means of the stars?
   Astrology.
4. The art and science of designing buildings?
   Architecture.
5. Science that deals with right morals? Ethics.
6. The study of God? Theology.
7. Scientific study of the structure of the body of
   human or animal? Anatomy.
8. Scientific study of the functions of our bodies?
   Physiology.
9. Scientific study of the human mind and mental states
   and human/animal behaviour within this context- Psychology.
10. Scientific study of weather forecasting? Meteorology.
11. Study of stamps and postal history? Philately.
12. Scientific study of birds? Ornithology.
13. Scientific study of human languages?
    Linguistics.
14. Scientific study of reptiles and amphibians?
    Herpetology.
15. A land surrounded by water? Island.
16. A group of islands? Archipelago.
17. One who doesn’t believe God? Atheist.
18. A group of fixed stars and solar systems with gas and dust? Galaxy.
19. One who run away secretly with a lover? Eloper.
20. A collection of poems? Anthology.
21. A book containing all branches of knowledge? Encyclopaedia.
22. A book that lists words related to each other? Thesaurus.
23. A building with a curved roof where the
    movements of planets and stars are artificially shown? Planetarium
24. A place where officially coins (money) are manufactured/made?
    Mint.
25. A place where grain is stored? Granary.
26. One compelled by law to serve with the forces? Conscript.
27. Sneers at others, believing their motives selfish? Cynic.
28. Listens to conversation not intended for his ears? Eavesdropper.
29. Eats more than is good for him? Glutton.
30. Pupil absent from school without permission? Truant.
31. Uses his power to oppress others? Tyrant.
32. Goes to work whilst his mates are on strike? Blackleg.
33. A deserter from a religious faith or political party? Renegade.
34. Forsakes others to live entirely by himself? Hermit.
35. Tries to make people think he is somebody else? Impostor.
36. An unmarried woman? spinster.
37. Hides on a ship,etc. to avoid paying the fare? Stowaway.
38. A very wicked and sinful person? Reprobate.
39. Pertaining to the ape? Simian.
40. One who destroys beautiful things? Vandal.

I discontinue for the time being and would like to continue
this further in future.

Good Luck!

Bimal