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1. Bloc (Noun) –
- Meaning: a group of countries or political parties with common interests who have formed an alliance.
Synonyms: alliance, association, coalition - Antonyms: agreernent, conformity, entirety
- Usage: “the Soviet bloc”
2. Moribund (Adjective)
- Meaning: at the point of death.
- Synonyms: dying, expiring
- Antonyms: thriving, recovering, protect, rescue,
- Usage: “on examination she was moribund and dehydrated”
3. Meagre (Adjective) –
- Meaning: lacking in quantity or quality.
- Synonyms: inadequate, scanty, scant
- Antonyms: abundant
- Usage: “they were forced to supplement their meagre earnings”
4. Intrusive (Adjective) –
- Meaning: causing disruption or annoyance through being unwelcome or uninvited.
- Synonyms: intruding, invasive, obtrusive
- Antonyms: low-key
- Usage: “that was an intrusive question”
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5. One who is too careless to plan for the future – Improvident
6. Pretended attack – Feint
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7. (A) Dirmatology (B) Dermetology (C) Dermatology (D) Dirmetology
8. (A) Circumlocotion (B) Circumlucution (C) Circumlucotion (D) Circumlocution
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9. Boot is on the other foot:
- Meaning: When the boot’s on the other foot, a person who was in a position of weakness is now in a position of strength.
- Example: I can see that you don’t like being told what to do, but now the boot is on the other foot!
10. Bring a knife to a gunfight:
- Meaning: If someone brings a knife to a gunfight, they are very badly prepared for something.
- Example: If you haven’t studied law, representing yourself in court is like bringing a knife to a gunfight.
