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Meaning of frothy

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light and entertaining but of little substance.

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Meaning of eviscerated

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deprive (something) of its essential content.

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Meaning of edifice

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a large, imposing building.

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Meaning of autodidact

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a self-taught person.

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Meaning of febrile

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having or showing the symptoms of a fever.

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Meaning of Prune

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To reduce (something) by removing parts that are not necessary or wanted

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Meaning of polemical

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of or involving strongly critical or disputatious writing or speech

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Meaning of abnegation

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the action of renouncing or rejecting something; self-denial

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Meaning of fastidious

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very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

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Meaning of ad-hocism

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a policy or method characterized by actions or decisions chosen to fulfill immediate needs or goals

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Meaning of gerrymandering

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manipulate the boundaries of (an electoral constituency) so as to favour one party or class.

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Meaning of largesse

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generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.

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Meaning of bourgeois

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belonging to or characteristic of the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes.

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Meaning of dilettante

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a person with an amateur interest in the arts.

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Meaning of dubious

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hesitating or doubting; antonym of sanguine

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Meaning of sensationalism

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presentation of stories in a way that provokes public excitement, at the expense of accuracy.

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Meaning of quiescent

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being at rest; quiet; still; inactive or motionless

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Meaning of suave

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charming, confident, and elegant

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Meaning of condone

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accept (behaviour that is considered wrong, offensive).

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Meaning of mushrooming

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rapidly growing, expanding, or developing.

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Meaning of subversion

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undermining of the power of an established system

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Meaning of sanctify

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cause to be or seem morally right or acceptable.

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Meaning of prognosis

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the likely course of a medical condition.

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Meaning of remit

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area of activity officially assigned to an individual

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Meaning of sullied

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damage the purity or integrity of.

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Meaning of mucilage

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a viscous secretion or bodily fluid.

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Meaning of penance

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self-punishment as repentance for wrongdoing.

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Meaning of Baker’s dozen

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Baker’s dozen means 13, instead of 12

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Meaning of aggrandise

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to cause something to appear much better than it is

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Meaning of aggress

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Meaning of aggress

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Meaning of alacrity

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(n) eager and cheerful readiness

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Meaning of flogged

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beat (someone) with a whip or stick as a punishment.

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Meaning of alluvion

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wash of sea or river against shore or bank, flood

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Meaning of vacillation

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inability to take a stand

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Meaning of insolence

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rude and disrespectful behaviour.

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Meaning of aborigine

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a person that has been in a region from earliest times.

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Meaning of viscous

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having a thick, sticky consistency bw solid and liquid

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Meaning of stalwart

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loyal, reliable, and hard-working

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Meaning of beleaguer

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put in a very difficult situation

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Meaning of aberrant

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departing from an accepted standard.

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Meaning of status quo ante

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the previously existing state of affairs

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Meaning of resile

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abandon a position or a course of action

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Meaning of riposte

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a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism

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Meaning of viz.

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namely; in other words

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Meaning of ameliorate

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make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.

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Meaning of bungled

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carry out (a task) clumsily or incompetently.

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Meaning of puritanism

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censorious moral beliefs, especially about sex.

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Meaning of diktat

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order imposed by one in power w/o popular consent

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Meaning of populist

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appealing to or aimed at ordinary people.

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Meaning of augur

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foresee or predict

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Meaning of dictum

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a short statement that expresses a general truth

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Meaning of munificent

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characterized by or displaying great generosity

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Meaning of ruminate

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think deeply about something

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Meaning of indolence

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avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness

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Meaning of ex post facto

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with retrospective action or force

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Meaning of chimera

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a thing which is hoped for but is impossible to achieve

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Meaning of peddled

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promote (an idea or view) persistently or widely.

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Meaning of surreptitious

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kept secret, because it would not be approved of

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Meaning of veracity

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conformity to facts; accuracy

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Meaning of crony

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a close friend or companion

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Meaning of doyen

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the most prominent person in a particular field.

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Meaning of iron-clad

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impossible to contradict, weaken, or change.

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Meaning of stave

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avert or delay something bad or dangerous

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Meaning of ascetic

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self-discipline and abstention from indulgence

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Meaning of concomitant

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naturally accompanying or associated

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Meaning of detract

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diminish the worth of (a quality or achievement)

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Meaning of scourge

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a thing that causes great trouble or suffering

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Meaning of echelon

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a level in an organization, a profession, or society

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a level in an organization, a profession, or society

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abundant in supply or quantity.

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Meaning of commuted

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reduce (a judicial sentence) to a less severe one.

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Meaning of impudent

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not showing due respect for another person

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Meaning of weal

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interests of all members of a country or community

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Meaning of interlude

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an intervening period of time; an interval.

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Meaning of caucus

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a group within organization that meets independently

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Meaning of comportment

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behaviour; bearing.

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Meaning of volte-face

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an abrupt and complete reversal of attitude or position.

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Meaning of foray

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brief, spirited attempt to be involved in a new activity

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Meaning of aplomb

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self-confidence or assurance in a demanding situation

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Meaning of emanating

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originate from; be produced by.

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Meaning of maudlin

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self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental

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Meaning of anathema

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a strong curse.

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Meaning of farce

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an event or situation that is absurd or disorganized

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Meaning of a plenary session

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a session which all members of all parties are to attend

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Meaning of reprieve

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cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone)

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Meaning of ratchet

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cause something to rise or fall in a steady process.

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Meaning of peremptory

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not open to appeal or challenge; final.

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Meaning of conative

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connected with an intention or effort to do something

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Meaning of mettle

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ability to cope well w difficulties; spirit and resilience

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Meaning of “out of the woods”

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Out of difficulties, danger or trouble; Safe

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Meaning of canny

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having or showing shrewdness and good judgement, especially in money or business matters.

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Meaning of indelible`

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not able to be forgotten; making marks that cannot be removed

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Meaning of derogation

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an exemption from or relaxation of a rule or law. “There can be no derogation whatsoever”

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Meaning of apprise

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inform or tell (someone). Eg- He had come to apprise Gandhi about the injustice

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Meaning of awry

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out of the normal or correct position; askew. “in case his policies go awry, it could mean an existential crisis”

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Meaning of mired

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a complicated or unpleasant situation from which it is difficult to extricate oneself.

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Meaning of succinct

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(especially of something written or spoken) briefly and clearly expressed.

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Meaning of cacophony

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a harsh discordant mixture of sounds. Eg- “a cacophony of deafening alarm bells”

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Meaning of “line one’s pockets”

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to make money esp. by using dishonest, immoral, or illegal methods

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Meaning of nefarious

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wicked or criminal. Eg- “the nefarious activities of the organized-crime syndicates”

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Meaning of dystopia

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an imagined state or society where there is great suffering, typically one that is post-apocalyptic

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Meaning of exhorting

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strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.

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Meaning of extricate

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free (someone or something) from a constraint or difficulty.

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Meaning of sophistry

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the use of clever but false arguments, especially with the intention of deceiving

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Meaning of jus cogens

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the principles which form the norms of international law that cannot be set aside.

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Meaning of vitiate

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spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of. Eg- “Shastri’s sudden death vitiates his public recall”

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Meaning of probity

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the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.

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Meaning of conspicuous

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easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable. Eg- “mens rea has to be visible and conspicuous”

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Meaning of bastion

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an institution, place, or person strongly maintaining particular principles, attitudes, or activities.

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Meaning of pithily

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brief, forceful, and meaningful in expression; full of vigor, substance, or meaning; terse

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Meaning of bombast

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high-sounding language with little meaning, used to impress people.

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Meaning of languid

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having or showing a disinclination for physical exertion or effort.

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Meaning of languishes

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be forced to remain in an unpleasant place or situation.

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Meaning of trepidation

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a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen.

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Meaning of emasculating

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deprive (a man) of his male role or identity; make (someone or something) weaker or less effective.

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Meaning of cavernous

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giving the impression of vast, dark depths. “Football could be saved from the cavernous vultures”

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Meaning of spartan

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showing or characterized by austerity or a lack of comfort or luxury.

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Meaning of caveat

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a warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations.

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Meaning of piecemeal

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characterized by unsystematic partial measures taken over a period of time.

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Meaning of pro tanto

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to such an extent; to that extent. Eg- “the authority of State legislatures is pro tanto abrogated.”

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Meaning of piety

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the quality of being religious or reverent; a belief which is accepted with unthinking conventional reverence

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Meaning of limpid

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(especially of writing or music) clear and accessible or melodious.

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Meaning of pro-consul

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a governor or deputy consul of a modern colony. “Indian ambassadors are often dubbed as pro-consuls”

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Meaning of bedlam

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a scene of uproar and confusion.

Synonyms: pandemonium, commotion, mayhem

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Meaning of collusive

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involving secret or unlawful cooperation aimed at deceiving or gaining an advantage over others.

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Meaning of “in a flutter”

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in a confused and excited state. “The Economist wrote that Canadians are in a flutter about butter”

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Meaning of veritable

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used for emphasis, often to qualify a metaphor. “The influenza epidemic was a veritable scourge”

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Meaning of succour

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assistance and support in times of hardship and distress.

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Meaning of internecine

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destructive to both sides in a conflict. “They hope that this ends a destructive phase of internecine conflict”

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Meaning of flippant

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not showing a serious or respectful attitude. “The author’s tone was flippant”

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Meaning of hubris

A

excessive pride or self-confidence. “People are paying in blood for the hubris of the Centre”

131
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Meaning of ombudsman

A

an official appointed to investigate individuals’ complaints against a company or organization

132
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Meaning of deferential

A

respectful, humble, considerate. “Qatar was once deferential to Saudi political guidance”

133
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Meaning of fulminated

A

express vehement protest.

“all fulminated against the new curriculum”

134
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Meaning of fulcrum

A

a thing that plays a central or essential role in an activity, event, or situation.

135
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Meaning of agglomerations

A

a collection of things (also economic term used to refer to firms being located close to one another)

136
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Meaning of entreaties

A

an earnest or humble request. “Scott Morrison had made repeated entreaties to PM Modi”

137
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Meaning of humdrum

A

lacking excitement or variety;

boringly monotonous

138
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Meaning of “smoking gun”

A

a piece of incontrovertible incriminating evidence;

information that can prove an event

139
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Meaning of tumult

A

a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.

140
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Meaning of fait accompli

A

a thing that has been decided before those affected hear about it, leaving them w no option but to accept it

141
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Meaning of redemption

A

a thing that saves someone from error or evil;

action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.

142
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Meaning of irredentist

A

a person advocating the restoration to their country of any territory formerly belonging to it.

143
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Meaning of sprawling

A

spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.

144
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Meaning of obduracy

A

unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; stubborn; unyielding.

145
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Meaning of privations

A

a state in which food and other essentials for well-being are lacking.

146
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Meaning of thrall

A

the state of being in someone’s power, or of having great power over someone.

147
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Meaning of neurosis

A

(in non-technical use) excessive and irrational anxiety or obsession.

148
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Meaning of “bear the palm” (idiom)

A

To reap rewards

To be the winner, take the prize

149
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Meaning of “A black ox”

A

Bad luck

Old age

150
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Meaning of “cut the mustard” (idiom)

A

to succeed · to come up to expectations · to be competent enough · to be up to the standard.

151
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Meaning of circumspect

A

wary and unwilling to take risks. “Delhi is now more circumspect than before about interventions”

152
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Meaning of magnum opus

A

a work of art or literature that is regarded as the most imp or best work that an artist or writer has produced

153
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Meaning of surmise

A

suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.

154
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Meaning of scurrilous

A

making scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation.

155
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Meaning of gargantuan

A

enormous. “the Bhima Koregaon case, a gargantuan investigation into an alleged Maoist conspiracy”

156
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Meaning of contumacious

A

(especially of a defendant’s behaviour) stubbornly or wilfully disobedient to authority.

157
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Meaning of knee-jerk

A

(of a response) automatic and unthinking. ‘Avoiding knee-jerk interventions is a sensible policy’

158
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Meaning of gravamen

A

the essence or most serious part of a complaint or accusation.

159
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Meaning of syncretism

A

the amalgamation or attempted amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought

160
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Meaning of indictment

A

a thing that serves to illustrate that a system or situation is bad and deserves to be condemned.

161
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Meaning of mien

A

a person’s appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.

162
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Meaning of idiosyncrasy

A

a mode of behaviour or way of thought peculiar to an individual.

163
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Meaning of suborning

A

bribe or otherwise induce (someone) to commit an unlawful act such as perjury.

164
Q

Meaning of perversion

A

distortion or corruption of the original course, meaning, or state of something.

165
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Meaning of intransigence

A

refusal to change one’s views or to agree about something.

166
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Meaning of perverse

A

contrary to the accepted or expected standard or practice.

167
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Meaning of indemnity

A

security against or exemption from legal liability for one’s actions. “Sexist foul talks continues to enjoy indemnity in Indian politics”

168
Q

Meaning of inopportune

A

occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time

169
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Meaning of eminently

A

to a notable degree; very.

170
Q

Meaning of repudiate

A

deny the truth or validity of.

171
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Meaning of myriad

A

countless or extremely great in number.

172
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Meaning of touted

A

attempt to persuade people of the merits of.

173
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Meaning of palliative care

A

care for the terminally ill and their families

174
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Meaning of disavowed

A

deny any responsibility or support for.

175
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Meaning of incendiary

A

tending to stir up conflict.

176
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Meaning of gainsaying

A

deny or contradict (a fact or statement).

177
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Meaning of anosmia

A

the loss of the sense of smell, either total or partial.

178
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Meaning of tandem

A

alongside each other; together.

179
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Meaning of raison d’être

A

the most important reason or purpose for someone or something’s existence.

180
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Meaning of roiled

A

make (someone) annoyed or irritated.

181
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Meaning of adulate

A

praise (someone) excessively.

182
Q

Meaning of amorphous

A

without a clearly defined shape or form

183
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Meaning of megalomania

A

obsession with the exercise of power.

184
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Meaning of equine

A

relating to or affecting horses or the horse family

185
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Meaning of extolling

A

praise enthusiastically.

186
Q

Meaning of didactic

A

in the manner of a teacher; instructional

187
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Meaning of brevity

A

concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.

188
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Meaning of tantamount

A

equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as.

189
Q

Meaning of inexorably

A

impossible to stop or prevent.

190
Q

Meaning of callow

A

Meaning of callow

191
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Meaning of defenestrate

A

remove (someone) from a position of authority.

192
Q

Meaning of hiatus

A

A temporary gap, pause, break, or absence

193
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Meaning of repugnant

A

extremely distasteful; unacceptable; incompatible with.

194
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Meaning of dastardly

A

cowardly; wicked and cruel.

195
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Meaning of chiasmus

A

literary figure: words are repeated in reverse order.

196
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Meaning of capricious

A

given to sudden changes of mood or behaviour; fickle

197
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Meaning of davenport

A

a large heavily upholstered sofa.

198
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Meaning of elegy

A

a poem of reflection, typically a lament for the dead.

199
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Meaning of tripe

A

nonsense; rubbish.

200
Q

Meaning of harried

A

feeling strained, harassed.

201
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Meaning of dour

A

relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner

202
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Meaning of fortuitous

A

happening by chance rather than intention.

203
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Meaning of know the ropes

A

know how a particular job or task should be done.

204
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Meaning of interminable

A

endless (often used hyperbolically)

205
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Meaning of estricate

A

free (someone) from a constraint or difficulty.

206
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Meaning of upholstered

A

provide (furniture) with a soft, padded covering.

207
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Meaning of unseemly

A

(of behaviour or actions) not proper or appropriate.

208
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Meaning of iconoclastic

A

criticizing or attacking cherished beliefs or institutions.

209
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Meaning of gall

A

bold and impudent behaviour.

210
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Meaning of gallantry

A

courageous behaviour, especially in battle.

211
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Meaning of intrepid

A

fearless; adventurous

212
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Meaning of prelude

A

an event serving as an intro to something more imp.

213
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Meaning of AWOL

A

absent without official leave, without intent to desert

214
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Meaning of inundate

A

overwhelm (someone) with things to be dealt with.

215
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Meaning of Anthropocene

A

relating to or denoting the current geological age

216
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Meaning of engenders

A

cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition).

217
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Meaning of exacerbation

A

the process of making bad situation worse.

218
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Meaning of impinge

A

have an effect, especially a negative one.

219
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Meaning of taciturn

A

reserved in speech; saying little; reticent is a synonym

220
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Meaning of maligning

A

speak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner.

221
Q

Meaning of vitriolic

A

filled with bitter criticism or malice.

222
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Meaning of impunity

A

exemption from punishment

223
Q

Meaning of impugned

A

dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of

224
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Meaning of obviate

A

avoid or prevent (something undesirable).

225
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Meaning of denouement

A

the outcome of a situation, when something is decided

226
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Meaning of unequivocally

A

in a way that leaves no doubt.

227
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Meaning of fervent

A

having or displaying a passionate intensity.

228
Q

Meaning of incredulous

A

unwilling or unable to believe something.

229
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Meaning of benediction

A

a prayer asking for divine blessing.

230
Q

Meaning of blitzkrieg

A

an intense campaign intended for a swift victory

231
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Meaning of vilify

A

talk about in an abusively disparaging manner; defame

232
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Meaning of ecclesiastical

A

relating to the Christian Church or its clergy.

233
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Meaning of manna

A

something beneficial that appears unexpectedly

234
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Meaning of ilk

A

a type of person similar to one already referred to.

235
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Meaning of skinflint

A

a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser.

236
Q

Meaning of elides

A

omit (a sound or syllable) when speaking.

237
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Meaning of assuage

A

make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.

238
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Meaning of congenial

A

liked because of having qualities similar to one’s own.

239
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Meaning of presumptuous

A

failing to observe the limits of what is appropriate.

240
Q

Meaning of countenance

A

support or approval.

241
Q

Meaning of proffer

A

an offer or proposal; to donate or give away

242
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Meaning of austerity

A

sternness or severity of manner or attitude.

243
Q

Meaning of profundity

A

great depth of insight or knowledge.

244
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Meaning of orgiastic

A

of or resembling an orgy.

245
Q

Meaning of fiat

A

a formal authorization

246
Q

Meaning of bigotry

A

unreasonable attachment to a belief, opinion, prejudice

247
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Meaning of surfeit

A

an excessive amount of something.

248
Q

Meaning of implored

A

beg someone earnestly to do something.

249
Q

Meaning of impleadment

A

to sue in a court of law.

250
Q

Meaning of ardour

A

great enthusiasm or passion

251
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Meaning of rendering

A

a performance of a piece of music or drama.

252
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Meaning of alchemising

A

transform nature of () by a seemingly magical process.

253
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Meaning of infallibility

A

the quality of being infallible; the inability to be wrong.

254
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Meaning of lofty

A

of a noble or elevated nature

255
Q

Meaning of sequestering

A

isolate or hide away

256
Q

Meaning of palatable

A

acceptable or satisfactory.

257
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Meaning of moratorium

A

a temporary prohibition of an activity.

258
Q

Meaning of fetid

A

smelling extremely unpleasant.

259
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Meaning of talisman

A

a person regarded as representing, inspiring a group

260
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Meaning of impotentunable

A

to take effective action; helpless or powerless.

261
Q

Meaning of inscrutable

A

impossible to understand or interpret.

262
Q

Meaning of feted

A

honour or entertain (someone) lavishly.

263
Q

Meaning of acolyte

A

an assistant or follower.

264
Q

Meaning of diffidence

A

modesty and shyness due to lack of self-confidence

265
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Meaning of annuity

A

a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year

266
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Meaning of docket

A

a list of cases for trial or people having cases pending.

267
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Meaning of odyssey

A

a long, eventful or adventurous journey or experience.

268
Q

Meaning of beset

A

be covered or studded with.

269
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Meaning of delectable

A

extremely attractive.

270
Q

Meaning of imperious

A

arrogant and domineering

271
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Meaning of miscuing

A

fail to strike (the ball or a shot) properly.

272
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Meaning of cajole

A

persuade to do something by sustained flattery.

273
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Meaning of covenant

A

an agreement

274
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Meaning of detractor

A

a person who disparages someone or something; critic

275
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Meaning of extant

A

still in existence; surviving.

276
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Meaning of sacrilegious

A

Lack of proper respect for a sacred person or object

277
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Meaning of sacrosanct

A

regarded as too important to be interfered with.

278
Q

Meaning of consecrated

A

(of a land) having been made or declared sacred.

279
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Meaning of ineptitude

A

lack of skill or ability.

280
Q

Meaning of inimical

A

tending to obstruct or harm.

281
Q

Meaning of rump

A

small, unimportant part of something originally larger.

282
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Meaning of neophyte

A

a person who is new to a subject or activity.

283
Q

Meaning of heralded

A

be a sign that (something) is about to happen.

284
Q

Meaning of neo-liberalism

A

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285
Q

Meaning of hermetic

A

(of a seal or closure) complete and airtight.

286
Q

Meaning of mars

A

impair the quality or appearance of; spoil.

287
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Meaning of Oligarchy

A

a small group of people having control of a country or organization.

288
Q

Meaning of dispel

A

make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear.

289
Q

Meaning of expunged

A

obliterate or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant).

290
Q

Meaning of racialism

A

: a belief that race determines human traits and capacities

291
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Meaning of recusant

A

a person who refuses to submit to an authority or to comply with a regulation.

292
Q

Meaning of profligate

A

recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources.

293
Q

Meaning of craven

A

contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly.

294
Q

Meaning of fiendish

A

extremely cruel or unpleasant.

295
Q

Meaning of virility

A

(in a man) the quality of having strength, energy, and a strong sex drive; manliness.

296
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Meaning of stingy

A

mean; ungenerous.

297
Q

Meaning of woof

A

(of a dog) bark.

298
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Meaning of prurient

A

having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters, especially the sexual activity of others.

299
Q

Meaning of attenuate

A

reduce the force, effect, or value of.

300
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Meaning of assiduously

A

with great care and perseverance.

301
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Meaning of ‘full of beans’

A

full of energy and life

302
Q

Meaning of chastened

A

have a restraining or moderating effect on

303
Q

Meaning of conflate

A

combine (two or more sets of information, texts, ideas, etc.) into one.

304
Q

Meaning of tenement

A

(especially in Scotland or the US) a room or a set of rooms forming a separate residence within a house or block of flats.

305
Q

Meaning of hamlet

A

a small settlement, generally one smaller than a village, and strictly (in Britain) one without a church.

306
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Meaning of patina

A

a green or brown film on the surface of bronze or similar metals, produced by oxidation over a long period

307
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Meaning of condign

A

(of punishment or retribution) appropriate to the crime or wrongdoing; fitting and deserved.

308
Q

Meaning of stolid

A

calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.

309
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Meaning of belying

A

(of an appearance) fail to give a true impression of (something).

310
Q

Meaning of riven

A

split or tear apart violently.

311
Q

Meaning of actuate

A

cause (a machine or device) to operate.

312
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Meaning of inter alia

A

among other things.

313
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Meaning of furore

A

an outbreak of public anger or excitement.

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