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1. Engulfed –
- Definition: ( of a natural force) sweep over (something) so as to surround or cover it completely.
- Synonyms: Inundate, Flood, Deluge, Immerse, Swamp
- Antonyms: Deluge, Drown, Flood, Gulf, and Inundate, Overflow.
- Usage: “The cafe was engulfed in flames”
2. Panders –
- Definition: gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire or taste or a person with such a desire or taste).
- Synonyms: Indulge, Gratify, Satisfy, Cater to, Give in to
- Antonyms: Anger, Annoy, Disappoint, Disturb
- Usage: “Newspapers are pandering to people’s baser instincts”
3. Wobbly –
- Definition: tending to move unsteadily from side to side.
- Synonyms: Unsteady, Unstable, Shaky, Rocky, Rickety
- Antonyms: Balanced, Certain, Confident
- Usage: “The car had a wobbly wheel”
4. Acrimony –
- Definition: Bitterness or ill feeling.
- Synonyms: Bitterness, Rancor, Resentment, Ill feeling, Ill will, Bad blood.
- Antonyms: Good will, Love,
- Usage: “The AGM dissolved into acrimony”.
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5. The most appropriate one word for “A person who is unable to pay debts” is – “Insolvent”
6. the most appropriate one word for “A short poem or speech addressed to the spectators after the conclusion of drama” is- “Epilogue”
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7 . (A) Posible (B) Possible (C) Possiblle (D) Posibale
8. (A) Giudence (B) Giudance (C) Guidance (D) Guidence
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9. All over the map-
- Meaning: In a disorganized or confused state.
- Example: If something like a discussion is all over the map, it doesn’t stick to the main topic and goes off on tangents.
10. Get the show on the road-
- Meaning – Putting up a plan or idea into action.
- Example – Now that we have completed all the legal formalities, “let’s get the show on
the road”.
