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1. Unfazed –
- Definition: Not disconcerted or perturbed.
- Synonyms: Undaunted, Unperturbed, Calm
- Antonyms: Anxious, Perturbed, Upset, Worried
- Usage: Mr. Trump, however, appears unfazed.
2. Consolation –
- Definition: The comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment.
- Synonyms: Comfort, Solace; Sympathy, Compassion
- Antonyms: Anguish, Distress, Heartache
- Usage: The consolation of the grieving family by their pastor.
3. Behest
- Definition: A person’s orders or command.
- Synonyms: Instruction, Bidding, Request, Requirement
- Antonyms: Appeal, Entreaty, Petition, Plea,
- Usage: I only made the change at the author’s behest.
4. Enunciate –
- Definition: Say or pronounce clearly.
- Synonyms: Pronounce, Articulate, clear, apparent
- Antonyms: Falter, Grunt, Halt, Hesitate.
- Usage: Enunciate your words, and then you won’t have to repeat them so often.
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5. One who makes and sells cushions and covers for motor-cars- Upholsterer
6. An official numbering of the population- Census
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7. (A) Taxidurmist (B) Taxidermist (C) Taxidermisst (D) (D) Texidermist
8. (A) Upholsturer (B) Upholstarer (C) Upholsturer (D) Upholsterer
(IDIOMS AND PHRASES)
9. Speak volumes
- Meaning- Expresses a reaction without words.
- Example- She came to pick me at the station at an odd hour. Her actions spoke volumes about her brevity.
10. Makes your flesh crawl
- Meaning- Something that makes you feel disgusting or nervous.
- Example- The sight of the accident made my flesh crawl.
