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1. Awry –
- Definition: Out of the normal or correct position; askew.
- Synonyms: Askew, Crooked, Lopsided, Uneven, Asymmetrical,
- Antonyms: Straight, Symmetrical
- Usage: At the same time, there are enough examples of democracy going awry. Brexit, nd the Brexit debate, in the U.K. and Europe 1s a good example.
2. Vituperative –
- Definition: Bitter and abusive.
- Synonyms: Abusive, Contumelious, Invective, Opprobrious
- Antonyms: Moderate, Temperate
- Usage: Currently, we are witnessing vituperative exchanges between the Prime Minister and some Chief Ministers which involve accusations such as fomenting riots and running extortion rackets.
3. Sophistry –
- Meaning: The art of using deceptive speech or writing; Talk intended to confuse; Excessive concern with minor details and rules
- Synonyms: pedantry dogmatism double talk deceit fallacy equivocation dishonesty
- Antonyms: honesty truth openness
- Usage: While there can be no argument about the importance of development projects, it has resorted to sophistry in classifying activity for exemptions.
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4. The first speech made by a person – Maiden Speech
5. A man having no hair on scalp – Bald
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5. (A) Cammittee (B) Committee (C) Comittee (D) Commitee
6. (A) Presiption (B) Presciption (C) Parscription (D) Prescription
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7. All mod cons:
- Meaning: – If something has all mod cons, it has all the best and most desirable features. It is an abbreviation of ‘modern convenience’ that was used in house adverts.
- Example: – If there is room for them it will be free board and lodging with all mod cons in jail.
