DAILY VOCABULARY FOR 2ND JUNE 2022

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1. Solidarity (Noun) –

• Meaning: unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group.
• Synonyms: unanimity, unity
• Antonyms: antagonism, disagreement, difference, distinctness
• Usage: “factory workers voiced so Jidarity with the striking students”

2. Angst (Noun) –

• Meaning: a feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general.
• Synonyms: anxiety, fear, dread
• Antonyms: calmness, composure, ease
• Usage: “the existential angst of the middle classes”

3. Deterred (Verb) –

• Meaning: discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.
• Synonyms: put off, discourage, dissuade
• Antonyms: encourage
• Usage: “only a health problem would deter him from seeking re-election”

4. Steadfast (Adjective) –

• Meaning: resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.
• Synonyms: loyal, faithful, committed
• Antonyms: disloyal, irresolute
• Usage: “steadfast loyalty”

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5. A person who has lost protection of law – Outlaw

6. Thing that can be felt or touched – Palpable

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7. (A) Plagiarist (B) Plageirist (C) Plagierist (D) Plagairist

8. (A) Cliantele (B) Clientale (C) Cliantale (D) Clientele

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9. Cast doubt on:

• Meaning: If you make other people not sure about a matter, then you have cast doubt on it.
• Example: I considered Walt for the promotion, but his constant lateness soon cast doubt on that decision.

10. Cast pearls before swine:

• Meaning: If you cast pearls before swine, you offer something of value to someone who doesn’t appreciate it- ‘swine’ are ‘pigs’.
• Example: I can’t believe he gave his brand­new convertible to that bumpkin-talk about casting your pearls before swine.