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1. Sedition –
- Definition: the stirring up of discontent, resistance, or rebellion against the government in power
- Synonyms: incitement (to riot/rebellion) agitation
- Antonyms: obedience, peace, submission
- Usage: It is a defense against sedition and socialism.
2. Conform-
- Definition: comply with rules, standards, or laws.
- Synonyms: comply with, abide by, obey, observe
- Antonyms: flout, disobedience, defiance, insubordination,
- Usage: “the kitchen does not conform to hygiene regulations”
3. Litigation –
- Definition: the process of taking legal action.
- Synonyms: legal proceeding(s), legal action, lawsuit, legal dispute
- Antonyms: demand, order, demand, request, requirement, requisition
- Usage: “the company wishes to avoid litigation”
4. Fraught –
- Definition: Causing or affected by anxiety or stress.
- Synonyms: Anxious, Worried, Upset, Distraught
- Antonyms: Clam
- Usage: There was a fraught silence.
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5. A person in charge of museum- Curator
6. The commander of a fleet- Admiral
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7. (A) Bureaucrecy (B) Bureoucracy (C) Buroucracy (D) Bureaucracy
8. (A) Refurmatory (B) Refirmatory (C) Reformetory (D) Reformatory
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9. Don’t give up the day job
- Meaning: You’re not very good at something. You could definitely not do it professionally.
- Example: Why did you invest in business even after failing in it the past? Don’t give up the day job!
10. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket
- Meaning: Don’t focus all of your attention on one thing or one area.
- Example: I know you love Harvard, but don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Apply to other colleges too.
