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1. Remnant –
- Definition: A part or quantity that is left after the greater part has been used, removed, or destroyed.
- Synonyms: Remains, Remainder, Leftovers, Leavings
- Antonyms: Whole, Base, Core, Lack
- Usage: can leave the war against the remnants of the jihadist group to the Syrian government and its main backers, Russia and Iran.
2. Mockery –
- Definition: An absurd misrepresentation or imitation of something.
- Synonyms: Travesty, Charade, Farce, Parody, laughing stock
- Antonyms: Honesty, Openness, Truth, Flattery
- Usage: Members of the Congress Legislature Party in the three States left the choice to Congress president Rahul Gandhi, making a mockery of democratic conventions.
3. Antiquated –
- Definition: Old-fashioned or outdated.
- Meaning: When you cut the ground from Synonyms: Outdated, Out of date, Outmoded
- Antonyms: Current, Modern, Up to date
- Usage: Some of Mr Modi ‘s many efforts deserve applause, notably the reform of India’s antiquated bankruptcy law.
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4. A large collection of trees- Forest
5. A number of bees moving together-Flight
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6. (A) Veterinerian (B) Veterinarien (C) Veterenarian (D) Veterinarian
7. (A) Archeologistt (B) Archeaologist (C) Archaeologisst (D) Archaeologist
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8. Acid Test
- Meaning-Acid test proves the effectiveness of something.
- Example – I practiced hard at the dance sessions but the acid test will come when the master will assess our solo performances.
9. Cut the ground from under feet
- Meaning- When you cut the ground from under someone’s feet, you do something which weakens their position.
- Example- When team India hit more than 350 runs in the ODI, they cut the ground from under the opponent’s feet.
