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1. Reliance (Noun)
- Definition: Dependence on or trust in someone or something
- Synonyms: Dependence, Mainstay, Pillar, Standby
- Antonyms: Independence, Independency, Self- dependence, Self-reliance
- Usage: Scaling up solar and wind power in line with the goal of reaching 175 GW of renewable energy by 2022, steadily reducing reliance on coal.
2. Complacency (Noun) –
- Definition: A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements.
- Synonyms: Smugness, Self-satisfaction, Self-approval
- Antonyms: Dissatisfaction
- Usage: The prospect of increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events and sea
level rise in a warming world affecting small
3. Insouciance (Noun) –
- Definition: Casual lack of concern; indifference.
- Synonyms: Nonchalance, Unconcern
- Antonyms: Anxiety, Concern
- Usage: An impression of boyish insouciance.
4. Scion (Noun) –
- Definition: a descendant of a notable family.
- Synonyms: descendant, offshoot
- Antonyms: Ancestor, predecessor
- Usage: “he was the scion of a wealthy family’
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5. Who are notorious for doing undue favors to their relative- Nepotism
6. A person who helps even a stranger in difficulty – Samaritan
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7. (A) Development (B) Development (C) Developmant (D) Develupment
8. (A) Successful (B) Succesffull (C) Successful (D) Succeessful
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9. Asleep at the switch
- Meaning: Not attentive or alert.
- Example: If someone is asleep at the switch, they are not doing their job or taking their responsibilities very carefully.
10 Blind as a bat:
- Meaning: Having very bad eyesight.
- Example: If you are in total darkness and can’t see anything at all, you are as blind as a bat.
