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1. Sedition –
- Definition: the stirring up of discontent, resistance, or rebellion against the government in power
- Synonyms: incitement (to riot/rebellion) agitation
- Antonyms: obedience, peace, submission
- Usage: It is a defense against sedition and socialism.
2. Conform –
- Definition: comply with rules, standards, or laws.
- Synonyms: comply with, abide by, obey, observe
- Antonyms: flout, disobedience, defiance, insubordination,
- Usage: “the kitchen does not conform hygiene regulations”
3. Hound –
- Definition: Harass, persecute, or pursue relentlessly.
- Synonyms: Harass, Persecute, Harry, Pester, Bother, Trouble.
- Antonyms: Leave in peace
- Usage: She was hounded by the Italian press.
4. Leeway –
- Definition: the amount of freedom to move or act that is available.
- Synonyms: freedom, scope, room to man oeuvre, latitude
- Antonyms: constraint, restriction
- Usage: “the government had greater leeway to introduce reforms”
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5. A person in charge of museum- Curator
6. A number of pigs, dogs, cats brought forth at one birth- Litter
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7. (A) Lapidery (B) Lapidury (C) Lepidary (D) Lapidary
8. (A) Numismetics (B) Numesmatics (C) Numismutics (D) Numismatics
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9. Hear through the grapevine
- Meaning: To hear news from someone who heard that news from someone else
- Example: I heard through the grapevine that she’s pregnant.
10. Sink your teeth into
- Meaning: Do something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
- Example: Robin immediately sank his teeth into his new job.
