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1 . Residue (Noun ) –
- Definition: A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.
- Synonyms: Remainder, Remaining part, Part leftover
- Antonyms: Base, Core, Lack, Necessity
- Usage: The fine residue left after the sorting of tea
2. Ambient (Adjective) –
- Definition: Relating to the immediate surroundings of something.
- Synonyms: Atmosphere, Climate, Clime, Context,
- Antonyms: Motionless, Stationary, Still
- Usage: The liquid is stored at below ambient temperature
3. Fearsome (Adjective) –
- Definition: Frightening, especially in appearance.
- Synonyms: Frightening, Horrifying, Terrifying, Menacing
- Antonyms: Calming, Comforting, Consoling, inviting
- Usage: Tough results for the ruling party in state elections foretell a fearsome battle for
national power next year
4. Portray (Verb) –
- Definition: Describe (someone or something) in a particular way.
- Synonyms: Describe, Depict, Characterize, Represent, Delineate
- Antonyms: Color, Distort, Falsify, Garble
- Usage: The ineffectual Oxbridge dons portrayed by Evelyn Waugh
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5. The place where the goods are stored – Depot
6· The place for housing cars – Garage
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7. (A) Euthenasia (B) Eutbanesia (C) Euthanasia (D) Euthanasca
8. (A) Metronume (B) Matronome (C) Mitronome (D) Metronome
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9. Push one’s luck
- Meaning: Trying to obtain more than what one Menacing has (risk spoiling the current situation)
- Example: You have my permission to go to your friends’ place but don’t push your luck by planning a night out.
10. Pen is mightier than the sword
- Meaning: Words and communication have a greater effect than war
- Example: A simple handwritten note put an end to their week long cold war – pen is mightier than the sword.
