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1. Implicit (Adjective) –
- Meaning: suggested though not directly expressed.
- Synonyms: implied, indirect, inferred
- Antonyms: explicit, direct, downright,
- Usage: “comments seen as implicit criticism of the policies”
2. Curb (Noun)
- Meaning: a check or restraint on something.
- Synonyms: restraint, restriction, check
- Antonyms: encouragement, freedom, inside
- Usage: “plans to introduce tougher curbs on insider dealing”
3. Emphasis (Noun)
- Meaning: special importance, value, or prominence given to something.
- Synonyms: prominence, importance, significance
- Antonyms: ignorance, incompetence, insignificance
- Usage: “they placed great emphasis on the individual’s freedom”
4. Humane (Adjective) –
- Meaning: having or showing compassion or benevolence.
- Synonyms: compassionate, kind, kindly
- Antonyms: cruel, inhumane
- Usage: “regulations ensuring the humane treatment of animals
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5. Of the highest degree – Superlative
6. A piece of shelter for ships – Harbour
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7. (A) Overwelming (B) Overwhilming (C) Overewhehning (D) Overwhelming
8. (A) Pridetermined (B) Predetremined (C) Preadetermined (D) Predetermined
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9. Butter wouldn’t melt in their mouth:
- Meaning: If someone looks as if butter wouldn’t melt in their mouth, they look very innocent.
- Example: Samantha always affects this demure, butter-wouldn’t-melt expression on her face whenever she wants something from you.
10. Bury the hatchet:
- Meaning: If you bury the hatchet, you make peace with someone and stop arguing or fighting.
- Example: The surgeons have a strict protocol to avoid burying the hatchet, so to speak.
