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1. Acrimonious (Adjective) —
- Definition: (Typically of speech or discussion) angry and bitter.
- Synonyms: Bitter, Rancorous, Caustic, Acerbic
- Antonyms: Caring, Forgiving, Gentle, Unbitter
- Usage: An acrimonious dispute about wages.
2. Abrogate (Verb)
- Definition: repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement).
- Synonyms: repudiate, revoke, repeal, rescind, overturn
- Antonyms: institute, introduce
- Usage: “a proposal to abrogate temporarily the right to strike”
3. Stymie (Verb) —
- Definition: Prevent or hinder the progress of.
- Synonyms: Impede, Interfere with, Hamper, Hinder, Obstruct
- Antonyms: Assist, Help
- Usage: The changes must not be allowed to stymie new medical treatments.
4. Unscrupulous (Adjective) –
- Definition: Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
- Synonyms: Unprincipled, Unethical, Immoral, Amoral,
- Antonyms: Ethical, Honest
- Usage: Unscrupulous landlords might be tempted to harass existing tenants.
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5. One who speaks for others – Spokesman
6. Through which light cannot pass — Opaque
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7. (A) Disappearence (B) Disapearance (C) Disapperance (D) Disappearance
8. (A) Milennium (B) Millinnium (C) Millenium (D) Millennium
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9. At a drop of a dime
Meaning: Something that can happen very fast without hesitation.
Example: If someone will do something at the drop of a dime, they will do it instantly, without hesitation.
10. At the top of your voice
Meaning: Extremely loudly
Example: If you talk, shout or sing at the top of your voice, you do it as loudly as you can.
