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I. Abrogation (Noun) –
- Meaning: the repeal or abolition of a law, right, or agreement.
- Synonyms: repudiation, revocation, repcal
- Antonyms: institution, introduction, acquaintance
- Usage: This is an absolute abrogation of the principle of rangatiratanga inherent in the deed of settlement.
2. Detention (Noun) –
- Meaning: the action of detaining someone or the state of being detained in official custody.
- Synonyms: custody, imprisonment, confinement
- Antonyms: discharge, release, acquittal
- Usage: “the fifteen people arrested were still in police detention”
3. Languish (Verb) –
- Meaning: lose or lack vitality; grow weak.
- Synonyms: weaken, grow weak, deteriorate
- Antonyms: thrive, flourish
- Usage: “plants may appear to be languishing simply because they are dormant”
4. Dispense (Verb) –
- Meaning: distribute or provide (a service or information) to a number of people.
- Synonyms: distribute, pass round, pass out
- Antonyms: collect
- Usage: “orderlies went round dispensing drinks”
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5. Stick with a thick end used in mortar for pounding – Pestle
6. An act when people vote in order to make a particular subject or policy rather than voting for a person – Referendum
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7. (A) Bibliumania (B) Bibliomenia (C) Bibloimania (D) Bibliomania
8. (A) Indespensable (B) Indispinsable (C) Indispensible (D) Indispensable
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9. Be out in left field:
- Meaning: To be out in left field is not to know what’s going on. Taken from baseball, when youngsters assign less capable players to tl1e outfield where the ball is less likely to be hit by a young player. In business, one might say, ‘Don’t ask the new manager; he’s out in left field and doesn’t know any answers yet.’
- Example: Sure, my aunt is really wacky and often out in left field, but I love her to pieces!
