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1. Punters –
- Definition: A person who gambles, places a bet, or makes a risky investment
- Synonyms: Gambler, Backer, Staker, Speculator
- Antonyms: Broker, Merchant, Seller, Vendor
- Usage: Madhya Pradesh kept punters breathless throughout the counting, with neither of the two big parties securing a majority, but Congress ahead.
2. Rattle –
- Definition: Make or cause to make a rapid succession of short, sharp knocking sounds
- Synonyms: Clatter, Bang, Clang, Clank, Clink
- Antonyms: Quiet, Silence, Selectness, Still, Stillness
- Usage: Mr Modi’s party is rattled, and can be expected to adjust its strategy defensively.
3. Protestation –
- Definition: An emphatic declaration in response to doubt or accusation.
- Synonyms: Declaration, Announcement, Statement, Profession
- Antonyms: Acceptance, Agreement, Allowance
- Usage: Her protestations of innocence were in vain.
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4. The variety show performed in a restaurant- Cabaret
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5. (A) Insecteriums (B) Insectiriums (C) Insectariems (D) Insectariums
6. (A) Cemitery (B) Cimetery (C) Cemetary (D) Cemetery
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7. Landslide victor
- Meaning- Overwhelming victory received by a candidate of political party at an election.
- Example- With a win of more of than 40% seats in the first two hours of counting, they are expecting a landslide victory.
8. Make or break
- Meaning- Circumstances causing total success or total ruin.
- Example- The huge investments in this big project with make or break him.
