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1. Resentment
- Definition: bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
- Synonyms: bitterness, indignation, irritation, pique, displeasure, bitterness, dissatisfaction, indignation, disgruntlement, discontentment
- Antonyms: contentment, happiness, pleasure, enjoyment
- Usage: his resentment at being demoted
2. Prognosis:-
- Definition: a forecast of the likely outcome of a situation,
- Synonyms: forecast, prediction, projection, prognostication, prophecy
- Antonyms: calculation, measurement, size, metering, dimension, mensuration
- Usage: gloomy prognoses about overpopulation
3. severity –
- Definition: the fact or condition of being severe.
- Synonyms: acuteness, seriousness, gravity, graveness, severances, grievousness
- Antonyms : mildness, leniency, geniality, elaboration
- Usage: Sentences should reflect the severity of the crime
4. Incentives-
- Definition: a thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something.
- Synonyms: inducement, motivation, motive, reason, stimulus, stimulant, impetus, encouragement
- Antonyms: discourage, prevention, block.
- Usage: give farmers an incentive to improve their land
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5. An act of abdicating the throne- Abdication
6. The residence for nuns- Convent
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7. (A) Vivaerium (B) Vivaruim (C) Vivariem (D) Vivarium
8. (A) Bigemist (B) Bigamisst (C) Bigamistt (D) Bigamist
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9. First out of the gate
- Meaning – Being the first one to make a start at something
- Example – John and his friends had decided to voice their opinion against the new economic policy. John was the first one to be out of the gate.
10. Going places
- Meaning- Exhibiting talent and ability that will lead to a successful future.
- Example – Rakesh was a performer at the school sports club. It was obvious that he was going places.