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1. Acrimonious (Adjective)-
- Definition: (Typically of speech or discussion) angry and bitter.
- Synonyms: Bitter, Rancorous, Caustic, Acerbic
- Antonyms: Caring, Forgiving, Gentle, Unbitter
- Usage: An acrimonious dispute about wages.
2. Abrogate (Verb) –
- Definition: repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement).
- Synonyms: repudiate, revoke, repeal, rescind, overturn
- Antonyms: institute, introduce
- Usage: “a proposal to abrogate temporarily the right to strike”
3. Angst (Noun) –
- Meaning: a feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general.
- Synonyms: anxiety, fear, dread
- Antonyms: calmness, composure, ease
- Usage: “the existential angst of the middle classes”
4. Perished (Verb)-
- Meaning: die, especially in a violent or sudden way
- Synonyms: die, lose one e out, expire, go under
- Antonyms: fresh, alive
- Usage: “a great part of his army perished of hunger and disease”
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5. A brief or a short stay at a place – Sojourn
6. That which can be believed – Credible
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7. (A) Disappearence (B) Disapearance (C) Disapperance (D) Disappearance
8. (A) Milennium (B) Millinniunm (C) Millenium (D) Millennium
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9. Cast doubt on:
- Meaning: If you make other people not sure about a matter, then you have cast doubt on it.
- Example: I considered Walt for the promotion, but his constant lateness soon cast doubt on that decision.
10. Cast pearls before swine:
- Meaning: If you cast pearls before swine, you offer something of value to someone who doesn’t appreciate it- ‘swine’ are ‘pigs’.
- Example: I can’t believe he gave his brand- new convertible to that bump kin-talk about casting your pearls before swine.
