(VOCABULARY)
1. Overture –
- Meaning: an orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera, play, etc./an introduction to something more substantial.
- Synonyms: prelude, introduction, opening
- Antonyms: conclusion, ending, epilogue
- Usage: “the talks were no more than an overture to a long debate”
2. Rump –
- Meaning: a small or unimportant remnant of something originally larger.
- Synonyms: remainder, remaining part/number
- Antonyms: front, barricade, barricado, battledore, wall
- Usage: “once the profitable enterprises have been sold the unprofitable rump will be left”
3. Gambit –
- Meaning: an act or remark that is calculated to gain an advantage, especially at the outset of a situation.
- Synonyms: stratagem, machination, scheme
- Antonyms: frankness, honesty, Integrity, conscientiousness
- Usage: “his resignation was a tactical gambit”
4. Herding –
- Meaning: move in a group.
- Synonyms: drive, round up, shepherd
- Antonyms: neglecting, overlooking, disregarding
- Usage: “they were herded into a bus”
(WORD SUBSTITUTION)
5. The sound of Mosquitoes-Whine
6. The sound of Rats-Squeak
(MISSPELT WORDS)
7. (A) Jurisprudince (B) Jurispridence (C) Juresprudence (D) Jurisprudence
8. (A) Oduntology (B) Odontulogy (C) Odontology (D) Odintology
(IDIOMS AND PHRASES)
9. At the end of the day:
- Meaning: This is used to mean ‘in conclusion’ or ‘when all is said and done’.
- Example: It’s a generous offer, but at the end of the day, I have to choose the job that will be most beneficial for my family.
10. Bite someone’s head off:
- Meaning: If you bite someone’s head off, you criticize them angrily.
- Example: I lost my tempter. I didn’t mean to bite your head off.
