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1. Beset –
- Definition: (of a problem or difficulty) trouble (someone or something) persistently.
- Synonyms: plague, bedevil, attack, assail, beleaguer, afflict, torment, torture, rack, oppress, trouble
- Antonyms: clarify, please, exclude.
- Usage: the social problems that beset the UK
2. Intended-
- Definition : planned or meant.
- Synonyms: deliberate, intentional, calculated, conscious, done on purpose, planned, considered
- Antonyms: accidental, sudden, unknown.
- Usage: the intended victim escaped
3. Tweaks-
- Definition: twist or pull ( something) sharply.
- Synonyms: pull sharply, twist, tug, pinch, nip, twitch, squeeze, jerk
- Antonyms: straighten, align
- Usage: he tweaked the boy’s ear
4. Congenial –
- Definition: ( of a thing) pleasant or agreeable because suited to one’s taste or inclination.
- Synonyms: pleasant, pleasing, to one’s liking, agreeable, enjoyable, pleasurable, nice, appealing, engaging
- Antonyms: disagreeable, incompatible
- Usage: he went back to a climate more congenial to his cold stony soul
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5. A basket in which the fishermen puts his fish- Creel
6. The shelter of a gipsy- Caravan
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7. (A) Embarassing (B) Embarressing (C) Emberrassing (D) Embarrassing
8. (A) Disghusting (B) Disgasting (C) Disgusting (D) Desgusting
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9. Close to home
- Meaning – A comment which is true and makes you uncomfortable is close to home.
- Example – Tom’s comment about his friend’s unethical activities was quite close to home. He looked quite embarrassed.
10. Carry the torch for
- Meaning – Having strong feelings for someone who cannot be yours.
- Example – He has been carrying a torch for Mamta, who is now married to Nitin, since they studied together in college.
