(VOCABULARY)
1. Firmly(Adverb)
- Definition: in a way that uses steady power or strength.
- Synonyms: securely, thoroughly, fast, solid.
- Antonyms: changeably, indefinitely, moveable, flexibly.
- Usage: I had her wrist grasped firmly in my hand
2. Depreciation (Noun) –
- Definition: a reduction in the value of an asset over time, due in particular to wear and tear
- Synonyms: devaluation, devaluing, decrease in value, lowering in value, reduction in value, cheapening
- Antonyms: rise, increase, develop.
- Usage: provision should be made for depreciation of fixed assets
3. Unequivocal (Adjective)-
- Definition: leaving no doubt; unambiguous
- Synonyms: unambiguous, unmistakable, indisputable, incontrovertible, indubitable, undeniable
- Antonyms: equivocal, ambiguous, vague
- Usage: an unequivocal answer on, keep at it, keep on, keep going, keep it up, not give up
4. Persists (Verb):
- Definition: continue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
- Synonyms: persevere, continue, carry on, go on, keep at it, keep on, keep going, keep it up, not give up
- Antonyms: abandon , stop
- Usage: the minority of drivers who persist in drinking
(ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION)
5. Lasting for a very short time- Ephemeral
6. Release someone from a duty or obligation – Exonerate
(MISSPELT WORDS)
7. (A) Coronology (B) Chrronology (C) Chronollogy (D) Chronology
8. (A) Grigarious (B) Gregerious (C) Gregariess (D) Gregarious
(IDIOMS AND PHRASES)
9. Acid Test
- Meaning: Acid test proves the effectiveness of something
- Example: I practiced hard at the dance sessions but the acid test will come when the master will assess our solo performances
