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1. High-handed (Adjective) –
- Definition: Having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude
- Synonyms: Arrogant, Assumptive, Bumptious, Cavalier
- Antonyms: Humble, Lowly, Modest, Unpretentious
- Usage: Bangladesh goes to the polls amid allegations of high-handedness by the government
2. Canorous (Adjective) –
- Definition: Having a pleasing mixture of notes
- Synonyms: Euphonic, Euphonious, Harmonious, Harmonizing
- Antonyms: Discordant, Disharmonious, Dissonant
- Usage: A canorous chorus of birdsong filled the morning air
3. Formidable (Adjective) –
- Definition: Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
- Synonyms: Inti1nidating, Forbidding, Redoubtable, Daunting
- Antonyms: Pleasant-looking, Comforting, Easy, Weak
- Usage: A for1nidable opponent
4. Tumultuous (Adjective) –
- Definition: Making an uproar or loud,confused noise.
- Synonyms: Loud, Deafening, Thunderous, Thundering
- Antonyms: Peaceful, Uneventful, Orderly
- Usage: Tumultuous applause
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5. Something kept as a reminder of an event –Souvenir
6. A voice that cannot be heard – Inaudible
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7. (A) Acseleration (B) Acceleration (C) Accelaration (D) Acceleretion
8. (A) Opprassion (B) Oppresion (C) Opression (D)Oppression
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9. Back burner
- Meaning: Postpone consideration of or action on.
- Example: If an issue is on the back burner, it is being given low priority.
10. Back to back:
- Meaning: Consecutively; in succession.
- Example: If things happen back to back, they are directly one after another.
