(VOCABULARY)
1. Confined –
- Meaning: restricted in area or volume; cramped.
- Synonyms: cramped, constricted, restricted
- Antonyms: open, roomy, spacious, large, gigantic,
- Usage: “her fear of confined spaces”
2. Etiquette –
- Meaning: the customary code of polite behaviour in society or among members of a particular profession or group.
- Synonyms: protocol, polite behaviour
- Antonyms: discourtesy, immorality, depravity, licentiousness
- Usage: “the rules of etiquette are changing”
3. Persistent –
- Meaning: continuing firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
- Synonyms: tenacious, persevering, determined
- Antonyms: irresolute
- Usage: “one of the government’s most persistent critics”
4. Devolve –
- Meaning: transfer or delegate (power) to a lower level
- Synonyms: depute, transfer, connection
- Antonyms: centralize, retain
- Usage: “measures to devolve power to a Scottish assembly”
(ONE WORD SUBSTITUTION)
5. That which cannot be averted – Inevitable
6. To make atonement to one’s sins – Expiate
(MISSPELT WORDS)
7. (A) Stampade (B) Stempede (C) Stumpede (D) Stampede
8. (A) Pannic (B) Panic (C) Panicn (D) Penic
(IDIOMS AND PHRASES)
9. Devil is in the detail:
- Meaning: When people say that the devil in the detail, they mean that small things in plans and schemes that are often overlooked can cause serious problems later on
Example: Double check your code-with software, the devil is in the details.
10. Diamond in the rough:
- Meaning: A diamond in the rough is someone or something that has great potential, but isn’t not refined and polished.
- Example: The new employee initially seemed to lack confidence, but after seeing how hard he works, we realized that he’s a diamond in the rough and is really a great asset to the company.
