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1. Presumes (Verb) –
- Meaning: suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability.
- Synonyms: assume, suppose, dare say
- Antonyms: abstains, calculates, disbelieves
- Usage: ”I presumed that the man had been escorted from the building”
2. Subsequent (Adjective) –
- Meaning: coining after something in time; following.
- Synonyms: following, ensuing, succeeding
- Antonyms: previous, prior, former
- Usage: “the theory was developed subsequent to the earthquake of 1906”
3. Rigorous (Adjective) –
- Meaning: extremely thorough and careful.
- Synonyms: meticulous, punctilious, conscientious
- Antonyms: slapdash
- Usage: “the rigorous testing of consumer products”
4. Inevitable (Adjective) –
- Meaning: certain to happen; unavoidable.
- Synonyms: unavoidable, inescapable, bound to happen
- Antonyms: avoidable, uncertain
- Usage: ”war was inevitable”
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5. Speech of great importance and gravity –Momentous
6. A person who enters without any invitation- Intruder
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7. (A) Overwelming B) Overwhilming (C) Overewhelming (D) Overwhelming
8. (A) Pridetermined (B) Predetremined (C) Preadeterrnined (D) Predetermined
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9. Butter wouldn’t melt in their mouth:
- Meaning: If someone looks as if butter wouldn’t melt in their mouth, they look very innocent.
- Example: Samantha always affects this demure, butter-wouldn’t-melt expression on her face whenever she wants something from you.
10. Bury the hatchet:
- Meaning: If you bury the hatchet, you make peace with someone and stop arguing or fighting.
- Example: The surgeons have a strict protocol to avoid burying the hatchet, so to speak.
