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1. Tweaking –
- Meaning: twist or pull (something) sharply.
- Synonyms: twist, tug, pinch
- Antonyms: allowance, blunder, coddling
- Usage: “he tweaked the boy’s ear”
2. Ominous –
- Meaning: giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen; threateningly inauspicious.
- Synonyms: threatening, menacing, baleful
- Antonyms: promising, auspicious, propitious
- Usage: “there were ominous dark clouds gathering overhead”
3. Malaise –
- Meaning: a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify.
- Synonyms: unhappiness, restlessness, uneasiness
- Antonyms: comfort, well-being
- Usage: “a general air of malaise”
4. Stringent
- Meaning: strict, precise, and exacting.
- Synonyms: strict, firm, rigid
- Antonyms: lenient, flexible
- Usage: “stringent guidelines on air pollution”
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5. Property inherited from one’s father –Patrimony
6. A notice of a person’s death – Obituary
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7. (A) Buotique (B) Bouticque (C) Boutiqui (D) Boutique
8. (A) Compossitor (B) Compositor (C) Comppositor (D) Compositer
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9. Blood is worth bottling:
- Meaning: If an Australian says to you “Your blood is worth bottling”, he/she is complimenting or praising you for doing something or being someone very special.
- Example: You’re such a huge asset to the committee-your blood is worth bottling.
10. Blow the cobwebs away:
- Meaning: If you blow the cobwebs away, you make sweeping changes to something to bring fresh views and ideas in.
- Example: When was the last time you left the house? Come on, get out there and blow away the cobwebs!
