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1. Firmly: –
- Definition: in a way that uses steady power or strength.
- Synonyms: securely, thoroughly, fast, solid
- Antonyms: changeably, indefinitely, moveable, flexibly.
- Usage: I had her wrist grasped firmly in my hand
2. Depreciation: –
- Definition: a reduction in the value of an asset over time, due in particular to wear and tear.
- Synonyms: devaluation, devaluing, decrease in value, lowering in value, reduction value, cheapening
- Antonyms: rise, increase, develop.
- Usage: provision should be made depreciation of fixed assets
3. Unequivocal :-
- Definition: leaving no doubt; unambiguous.
- Synonyms: unambiguous, unmistakable, indisputable, incontrovertible, indubitable, undeniable
- Antonyms: equivocal, ambiguous, vague
- Usage: an unequivocal answer
4. Persists :-
- Definition: continue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
- Synonyms: persevere, continue, carry on, go on, keep at it, keep on, keep going, keep it up, not give up
- Antonyms: abandon, stop
- Usage: the minority of drivers who persist in drinking
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5. Lasting for a very short time- Ephemeral
6. Release someone from a duty or obligation –Exonerate
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7. (A) Coronology (B) Chrronology (C) Chronollogy (D) Chronology
8. (A) Grigarious (B) Gregerious (C) Gregariess (E) Gregarious
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9. 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.
10. 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.
