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1. Requisite (Adjective)-
- Definition: made necessary by particular Circumstances or regulations.
- Synonyms: necessary, required, prerequisite, essential
- Antonyms: optional, unnecessary, nonessential
- Usage: “the application will not be processed until the requisite fee is paid”
2. Clutch (Verb) –
- Definition: grasp (so1nething) tightly
- Synonyms: grip, grasp, clasp, and cling to
- Antonyms: abandon, disbelieve, forsake, free
- Usage: “he stood clutching a microphone”
3. Adverse (Adjective) –
- Definition: Preventing success or development, harmful
- Synonyms: Unfavorable, Disadvantageous, Inauspicious
- Antonyms: Favorable, Beneficial, Positive, Friendly
- Usage: Taxes are having an adverse effect on production.
4. Combustible (Adjective) –
- Definition: Able to catch fire and bum easily.
- Synonyms: Inflammable, Flammable, Incendiary
- Antonyms: Incombustible
- Usage: A combustible gas.
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5. Careful or thorough enquiry – Investigation
6. One who performs daring gymnastics feats – Acrobat
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7. (A) Ideosyncrasy (B) Idiosyncresy (C) Idiosincrasy (D) Idiosyncrasy
8. (A) Perceive (B) Percive (C) Percieve (D) Purceive
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9. A pretty penny:
- Meaning: A large sum of money.
- Example: If something costs a pretty penny, it 1s very expensive.
10. As a rule
- Meaning: Usually, but not always.
- Example: If you do something as a rule, then you usually do it. As a rule
