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1. Contextualize (Verb) –
- Definition: Place or study in context.
- Synonyms: Doctrine, Philosophy, School of thought
- Antonyms: Unbelief Imitation Pluralism Internationalism
- Usage: The excellent introduction summarizes and contextualizes Bowen’s career.
2. Dynamism (Noun) –
- Definition: The quality of being characterized by vigorous activity and progress.
- Synonyms: Energy, Spirit, Liveliness, Zestfulness, Vitality, Vigour
- Antonyms: Lethargy, Listlessness, Sluggishness, Torpidity
- Usage: The Congress leadership has opted in the end for experience over youthful dynamism.
3. Incumbent (Adjective) –
- Definition: necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.
- Synonyms: binding, obligatory, mandatory, necessary, compulsory
- Antonyms: optional, past, future.
- Usage: the government realized that it was incu1nbcnt on them to act
4. Lure (Verb) –
- Definition: tempt (a person or animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward.
Synonyms: tempt, entice, attract, induce, coax, persuade, inveigle, allure, seduce, win over, cajole - Antonyms: deter, put off
- Usage: the child was lured into a car but managed to escape
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5. One who makes and sells candles- Chandler
6. One who entraps 1nen to serve in the army – Crimp
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7. (A) Funurnbulist (B) Funambullist (C) Funambulist (D) Fanambulist
8. (A) Whealwright (B) Whielright (C) Wheelnight (D) Wheelwright
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9. Dead in the water
- Meaning- Plan or project that has ceased to function and is not expected to be re-activated in future.
- Example- Because of the revolt from the civil society, the plan to get the FDI in various sectors is now dead in the water.
10. Make a go of
- Meaning – Succeeding in your enterprise.
- Example – With his hard work and dedication he has made a go of his new venture.
