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1. Semblance
- Definition: The outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different.
- Synonyms: Charade, Disguise, Masquerade, Playacting
- Antonyms: Bluntness, Candidness, Candor, Directness
- Usage: She tried to force her thoughts back into some semblance of order
2. Calibrate –
- Definition: Mark (a gauge or instrument) with a standard scale of readings.
- Synonyms: Measured, Registered, Serialized, Tapered
- Antonyms: Disorder, Disorganize, Guess, Ignore
- Usage: the radiocarbon results would need to be calibrated to convert them to calendar ages.
3. Flamboyant –
- Definition: ( of a person or their behavior )tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness.
- Synonyms: Ostentatious, Exuberant, Confident
- Antonyms: Modest, Restrained
- Usage: The band’s flamboyant lead singer.
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4. The place for the treatment sick people- Hospital
5. The place where horses are housed – Stable
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6. (A) Polyendries (B) Polyandreis (C) Polyindries (D) Polyandries
7. (A) Cercass (B) Carcess (C) Curcass (D) Carcass
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8. Over the top-
- Meaning: Totally excessive and not suitable for the occasion.
- Example: Her sari was way over the top for a somber occasion like this.
9. Out on a limb-
- Meaning: Do something risky or something that others do not support (leaving the deor in a difficult situation)
- Example: She was out on a limb with her project – nobody supported her idea.
