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1. Overture –
- Meaning: an orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera, play, etc./ an introduction to something more substantial.
- Synonyms: prelude, introduction, opening
- Antonyms: conclusion, ending, epilogue
- Usage: “the talks were no more than an overture to a long debate”
2. Pendency –
- Definition: The state of being pending
- Synonyms: Imminent, Impending, Undecided and Awaiting.
- Antonyms: Avocation, Entertainment, Fun and Recreation
- Usage: The direction was given during a meeting of the Council of Chairmen held at the Parliament House to avoid any pendency
3. Gambit –
- Meaning: an act or remark that is calculated to gain an advantage, especially at the outset of a situation.
- Synonyms: stratagem, machination, scheme
- Antonyms: frankness, honesty, candidness
- Usage: “his resignation was a tactical gambit” Stratagem – A tactic or artifice designed to gain the upper hand
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4. A large gathering of people of a particular type- Bevy
5 . A closed political meeting – Caucus
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6. (A) Cunnotation (B) Connotetion (C) Conotation (D) Connotation
7. (A) Cousciousness (B) Consciuosness (C) Consciousness (D) Consciesness
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8. Cut corners
- Meaning: To take shortcuts; when something is done badly to save money.
- Example: They always put quality first; they won’t cut corners just to save money.
9. Burn the midnight oil
- Meaning: To stay up working, especially studying, late at night.
- Example: She’s been burning the midnight oil for the last few months; her hard work will definitely pay off in the coming exams.
