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Question 1

pernickety

Answer 1

placing too much emphasis on trivial or minor details; fussy.

He was capable being pernickety and demanding

Question 2

posit

Answer 2

assume as a fact, put forward as a basis of argument.

Sankhya philosophy posits two seperate categories

Question 3

fragrant

Answer 3

having a pleasant or sweet smell.

This morning I had a fresh mango for breakfast: a large, beautiful, fragrant one.

Question 4

aristocracy

Answer 4

the highest class in certain societies, typically comprising people of noble birth holding hereditary titles and offices.
“members of the aristocracy”

Question 5

indiscreet

Answer 5

having, showing, or proceeding from too great a readiness to reveal things that should remain private or secret.
“they have been embarrassed by indiscreet friends”

Question 6

shrewd

Answer 6

having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute.

James didnt find it easy to persuade his father that he is shrewder than he is given credit for.

Question 7

daze

Answer 7

(especially of an emotional or physical shock) make (someone) unable to think or react properly.
“she was dazed by his revelations”

He returned in daze to his flat.

Question 8

disdainful

Answer 8

showing contempt or lack of respect
“with a last disdainful look, she turned towards the door”

Question 9

haughty

Answer 9

arrogantly superior and disdainful.
The police have been round enquiring after , young man she said haughtily

Question 10

perturbed

Answer 10

feeling anxiety or concern; unsettled.
David climbed the stairs, trying to look unperturbed

Question 11

benefactor

Answer 11

someone or something that provides help or an advantage

It will not assume you to learn that he is a great benefactor of Harvard- does it to ease his conscience.

Question 12

evaise

Answer 12

tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.

They had all been evaise about their involvement with Kelser.

Question 13

juggernaut

Answer 13

a massive inexorable force
juggernaut lorries

Question 14

bustle

Answer 14

move in an energetic and busy manner.
The ticket collector bustled through the buffet car and clipped Stephen’s first class ticket.

Question 15

రుసుము

Answer 15

fee, bribe

Question 16

తత్వం

Answer 16

philosophy
Truth, reality.

Question 17

గద్గదం

Answer 17

interrupted by sobbing, choked, indistinct and convulsive, stuttering.

Question 18

దోవ

Answer 18

1. A way, path.
   దోవకి వస్తవ్

Question 19

battered

Answer 19

(of a thing) damaged by age and repeated use.
“a pair of battered black boots”

The crocuses at Marble Arch looked sullen and battered.

Question 20

firmament

Answer 20

the heavens or sky.
“thunder shakes the firmament”

Question 21

swirl

Answer 21

move in a twisting or spiralling pattern.
“the smoke was swirling around him”

Cigarette smoke swirled mistly round the girl at cashier.

Question 22

wiry

Answer 22

(of a person) lean, tough, and sinewy.
“Bernadette was a small, wiry woman”

Question 23

sinewy

Answer 23

(of a person or animal) lean and muscular.
“a short, sinewy, sunburnt man”

Question 24

perpetual

Answer 24

never ending or changing.
“deep caves in perpetual darkness”
Perpetual smile

Question 25

knack

Answer 25

an acquired or natural skill at doing something.
“he had a knack for communicating”

Question 26

Valour

Answer 26

Great courage in face of danger, esp in battle.
Shiva was delighted to see that the diffident Purvaka he had met at Kotdwaar, a man who had suppressed his natural valour in a defeatist manner against the assault of fate was rediscovering his old fire.

Question 27

Diffident

Answer 27

modest or shy because of lack of confidence.

Shiva was delighted to see that the diffident Purvaka he had met at Kotdwaar, a man who had suppressed his natural valour in a defeatist manner against the assault of fate was rediscovering his old fire.

Question 28

caress

Answer 28

touch or stroke gently or lovingly
He caressed her face.

Question 29

foreboding

Answer 29

a feeling that something bad will happen; fearful apprehension.

Sati kept quiet, her eyes still mirrorinig the foreboding she felt inside.

Question 30

bated ( in phrase with bated breath)

Answer 30

with great suspense; very anxious or excitedly
The most important people in India were waiting with bathed breath for news of Sati and Shiva’s child.

Question 31

lusty

Answer 31

healthy and strong; full of vigour.
It was the loud, lusty cry of a strong baby.

Question 32

Swaddle

Answer 32

wrap ( someone , esp a baby) in garments, or cloth.
The Queen placed kartik on the white cloth and swaddled him again.

Question 33

squirrel

Answer 33

move in an inquisitive and restless manner.
“they were squirrelling around in the woods in search of something”