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1. Oblique (Noun) –
- Definition: not expressed or done in a direct way.
- Synonyms: indirect, inexplicit, roundabout, circuitous
- Antonyms: direct, explicit
- Usage: “he issued an oblique attack on the President”
2. Defector (Noun) –
- Definition: a person who has abandoned their country or cause in favour of an opposing one.
- Synonyms: deserter, turncoat, traitor, rebel, renegade
- Antonyms: Adherent, Supporter, Partisan
- Usage: “staff interviewed escapees and defectors to the West”
3. obligate(Verb) –
- Definition: drive, force, or urge (someone) to do something.
- Synonyms: force, compel, constrain, necessitate
- Antonyms: discourage, dissuade, rebuff
- Usage: “financial difficulties impelled him desperate measures”
4. Augment (Verb) –
- Definition: make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.
- Synonyms: increase, make larger, make bigger, make greater
- Antonyms: decrease
- Usage: “he augmented his summer income by painting houses”
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5. An involuntary action under a stimulus is described as a – Reflex
6. Occurring at night- Nocturnal
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7. (A) Difendant (B) Defendant (C) Defendent (D) Defindent
8. (A) Fascinate (B) Fascienate (C) Fescinate (D) Fescienate
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9. Abide by a decision
- Meaning: – Accept or act in accordance with a rule, decision, or recommendation.
- Example: – If you abide by a decision, you accept it and comply with it, even though you might disagree with it.
10. State of the art
- Meaning: – The most recent stage in the development of a product, incorporating the newest ideas and features.
- Example: – If something is state of the art, it is the most up-to-date model incorporating the latest and best technology.
