(VOCABULARY)
1. My stifyingly –
- Definition: utterly bewilder or perplex (someone)
- Synonyms: bewilder, puzzle, perplex, baffle, confuse, confound, bemuse ‘ obfuscate ‘ nonplus, throw, get
- Antonyms: clarify, clear up, help, lose.
- Usage: I was completely mystified by his disappearance
2. Repressive –
- Definition: ( especially of a social or political system) inhibiting or restraining personal freedom.
- Synonyms: Oppressive, Authoritarian, Despotic, Tyrannical.
- Antonyms: Democratic, generous, liberal, benevolent,
- Usage: A repressive regime.
3.Ample –
- Definition: enough or more than enough; plentiful.
- Synonyms: enough, sufficient, adequate, plenty of
- Antonyms: insufficient, Inadequate, not sufficient, poorly, scanty, sparing
- Usage: “there is ample time for discussion”
4. Acquittal (Noun) –
- Definition: A judgement or verdict that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged
- Synonyms: Absolution , Clearing, Exoneration
- Antonyms: Conviction
- Usage: Witnesses turning hostile is a major reason for most acquittals.
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5. A number of pigs, dogs, cats brought forth at one birth- Litter
6. One who sells fowls, ducks, turkeys etc – Paltered
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7. (A) Lapidery (B) Lapidury (C) Lepidary (D) Lapidary
8. (A) Numismetics (B) Numesmatics (C) Numismutics (D) Numismatics
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9. Hear through the grapevine
- Meaning: To hear news from someone who heard that news from someone else.
- Example: I heard through the grapevine that she’s pregnant
10. Sink your teeth into
- Meaning: Do something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
- Example: Robin immediately sank his teeth into his new job.
