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1. Anomaly (Noun) –
- Meaning: something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
- Synonyms: oddity, peculiarity, abnormality
- Antonyms: average, norm, normal
- Usage: “there are a number of anomalies in the present system”
2. Plunge (Verb) –
- Meaning: jump or dive quickly and energetically.
- Synonyms: jump, dive, hurl oneself
- Antonyms: ascent, climb, rise
- Usage: “our little daughters whooped as they plunged into the sea”
3. Unprecedented (Adjective) –
- Meaning: never done or known before.
- Synonyms: unparalleled, unequalled, unmatched
- Antonyms: normal, common
- Usage: “the government took the unprecedented step of releasing confidential correspondence”
4. Blur (Verb) –
- Meaning: make or become unclear or less distinct.
- Synonyms: unfocus, soften, obscure
- Antonyms: sharpen, focus, clear
- Usage: “tears blurred her vision”
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5. Someone who is designated to hear both sides of a dispute and make a judgement –Arbitrator
6. Rules governing socially acceptable behavior – Etiquette
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7. (A) Assistant (B) Assistant (C) Asisttant (D) Asisstant
8. (A) Baaracks (B) Barrecks (C) Barrackss (D) Barracks
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9. Can’t do it for toffee:
- Meaning: If you can’t so something for toffee, you are incapable of doing something properly or to any sort of standard.
- Example: Oh, you’ll definitely beat Sarah for that role in the musical-she’s can’t sing for toffee.
10. Carry the can:
- Meaning: If you carry the can, you take the blame for something, even though you didn’t do it or are only partly at fault.
- Example: My partner had been cooking the books for years, but because I was the CEO, I had to carry the can for our company’s collapse.
