English for Entrances Flashcards

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Meaning of sullied

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damage the purity or integrity of.

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a viscous secretion or bodily fluid.

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self-punishment as repentance for wrongdoing.

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Baker's dozen means 13, instead of 12

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to cause something to appear much better than it is

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(v) to make the first attack

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(n) eager and cheerful readiness

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

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wash of sea or river against shore or bank, flood

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inability to take a stand

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rude and disrespectful behaviour.

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

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having a thick, sticky consistency bw solid and liquid

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loyal, reliable, and hard-working

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put in a very difficult situation

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departing from an accepted standard.

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the previously existing state of affairs

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abandon a position or a course of action

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a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism

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namely; in other words

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make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.

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carry out (a task) clumsily or incompetently.

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censorious moral beliefs, especially about sex.

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order imposed by one in power w/o popular consent

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appealing to or aimed at ordinary people.

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foresee or predict

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a short statement that expresses a general truth

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characterized by or displaying great generosity

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think deeply about something

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avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness

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with retrospective action or force

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a thing which is hoped for but is impossible to achieve

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promote (an idea or view) persistently or widely.

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kept secret, because it would not be approved of

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conformity to facts; accuracy

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a close friend or companion

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the most prominent person in a particular field.

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impossible to contradict, weaken, or change.

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avert or delay something bad or dangerous

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self-discipline and abstention from indulgence

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naturally accompanying or associated

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diminish the worth of (a quality or achievement)

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a thing that causes great trouble or suffering

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

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not showing due respect for another person

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interests of all members of a country or community

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an intervening period of time; an interval.

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a group within organization that meets independently

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behaviour; bearing.

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an abrupt and complete reversal of attitude or position.

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brief, spirited attempt to be involved in a new activity

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self-confidence or assurance in a demanding situation

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originate from; be produced by.

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self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental

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a strong curse.

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an event or situation that is absurd or disorganized

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a session which all members of all parties are to attend

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cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone)

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cause something to rise or fall in a steady process.

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not open to appeal or challenge; final.

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connected with an intention or effort to do something

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ability to cope well w difficulties; spirit and resilience

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Out of difficulties, danger or trouble; Safe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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having or showing a disinclination for physical exertion or effort.

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be forced to remain in an unpleasant place or situation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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a scene of uproar and confusion. | Synonyms: pandemonium, commotion, mayhem

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

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

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assistance and support in times of hardship and distress.

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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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not showing a serious or respectful attitude. "The author's tone was flippant"

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

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

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

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express vehement protest. | "all fulminated against the new curriculum"

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

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

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

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lacking excitement or variety; | boringly monotonous.

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a piece of incontrovertible incriminating evidence; | information that can prove an event

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

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

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a thing that saves someone from error or evil; | action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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To reap rewards | To be the winner, take the prize

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Bad luck | Old age

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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contrary to the accepted or expected standard or practice.

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

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occurring at an inconvenient or inappropriate time

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to a notable degree; very.

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deny the truth or validity of.

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countless or extremely great in number.

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attempt to persuade people of the merits of.

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care for the terminally ill and their families

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deny any responsibility or support for.

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tending to stir up conflict.

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deny or contradict (a fact or statement).

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

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alongside each other; together.

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

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make (someone) annoyed or irritated.

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praise (someone) excessively.

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without a clearly defined shape or form.

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obsession with the exercise of power.

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relating to or affecting horses or the horse family

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praise enthusiastically.

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in the manner of a teacher; instructional

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concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.

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equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as.

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impossible to stop or prevent.

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inexperienced and immature.

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remove (someone) from a position of authority.

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A temporary gap, pause, break, or absence

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extremely distasteful; unacceptable; incompatible with.

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cowardly; wicked and cruel.

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literary figure: words are repeated in reverse order.

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given to sudden changes of mood or behaviour; fickle

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a large heavily upholstered sofa.

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

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nonsense; rubbish.

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feeling strained, harassed.

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relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner

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happening by chance rather than intention.

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know how a particular job or task should be done.

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endless (often used hyperbolically)

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free (someone) from a constraint or difficulty.

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provide (furniture) with a soft, padded covering.

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(of behaviour or actions) not proper or appropriate.

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criticizing or attacking cherished beliefs or institutions.

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bold and impudent behaviour.

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courageous behaviour, especially in battle.

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fearless; adventurous

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an event serving as an intro to something more imp.

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absent without official leave, without intent to desert

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overwhelm (someone) with things to be dealt with.

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relating to or denoting the current geological age

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

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the process of making bad situation worse.

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have an effect, especially a negative one.

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reserved in speech; saying little; reticent is a synonym

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speak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner.

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filled with bitter criticism or malice.

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exemption from punishment

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dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of

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avoid or prevent (something undesirable).

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the outcome of a situation, when something is decided

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in a way that leaves no doubt.

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having or displaying a passionate intensity.

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unwilling or unable to believe something.

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a prayer asking for divine blessing.

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an intense campaign intended for a swift victory.

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talk about in an abusively disparaging manner; defame

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relating to the Christian Church or its clergy.

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something beneficial that appears unexpectedly

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a type of person similar to one already referred to.

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

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omit (a sound or syllable) when speaking.

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make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.

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

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failing to observe the limits of what is appropriate.

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support or approval.

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an offer or proposal; to donate or give away

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sternness or severity of manner or attitude.

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great depth of insight or knowledge.

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of or resembling an orgy.

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a formal authorization

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unreasonable attachment to a belief, opinion, prejudice

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an excessive amount of something.

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beg someone earnestly to do something.

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to sue in a court of law.

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great enthusiasm or passion

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a performance of a piece of music or drama.

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transform nature of () by a seemingly magical process.

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

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of a noble or elevated nature

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isolate or hide away

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acceptable or satisfactory.

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a temporary prohibition of an activity.

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smelling extremely unpleasant.

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a person regarded as representing, inspiring a group

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unable to take effective action; helpless or powerless.

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impossible to understand or interpret.

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honour or entertain (someone) lavishly.

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an assistant or follower.

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modesty and shyness due to lack of self-confidence

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a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year

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

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a long, eventful or adventurous journey or experience.

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be covered or studded with.

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extremely attractive.

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arrogant and domineering

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

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persuade to do something by sustained flattery.

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an agreement

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a person who disparages someone or something; critic

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still in existence; surviving.

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Lack of proper respect for a sacred person or object

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regarded as too important to be interfered with.

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

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lack of skill or ability.

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tending to obstruct or harm.

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small, unimportant part of something originally larger.

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a person who is new to a subject or activity.

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

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political approach that favours free-market capitalism

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insulated or protected from outside influences.

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impair the quality or appearance of; spoil.

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Power exercised by the privileged for selfish purposes

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

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obliterate or remove completely (something unwanted)

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another term for racism.

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one who refuses to comply with a regulation

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recklessly extravagant, wasteful in using resources.

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lacking the least bit of courage, fainthearted

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extremely cruel or unpleasant

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the quality of having strength, energy; manliness.

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stingy implies a marked lack of generosity.

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to express oneself in a boastful or aggressive manner.

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encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters

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reduce the force, effect, or value of.

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with great care and perseverance.

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lively; in high spirits.

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(of a rebuke or misfortune) have a restraining or moderating effect on.

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

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a house divided into and let as separate residences.

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a small settlement, generally one smaller than a village

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the impression or appearance of something.

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(of punishment or retribution) appropriate to the crime

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calm, dependable, and showing little emotion

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fail to fulfil or justify (a claim or expectation)

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split or tear apart violently.

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cause (someone) to act in a particular way; motivate.

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among other things.

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an outbreak of public anger or excitement.

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create or devise (a story or plan).

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conclude by applying a method to unknown situation

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theory which states that pleasure is the aim of life.

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in a loud and forceful manner.

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prevent from working or succeeding; thwart.

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restrict the activity or development of

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practice of teaching, especially as theoretical concept.

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jointly arranged or carried out; coordinated.

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an extreme or irrational fear or phobia of heights

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of lower status; marginalised

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go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract.

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a general feeling of discomfort or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify.

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a person who deserts and betrays a country or set of principles.

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an extensive fire which destroys a great deal of land

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recklessly bold or rash; careless

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strongly influencing later developments.

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waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.

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a person or animal that searches widely for food or provisions.

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(of something bad) cause great and continual trouble to.

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unusually or disproportionately large; | excessive.

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Waqf is the property given in the name of God for religious and charitable purposes.

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communication or cooperation which facilitates a close working relationship between people or organizations.

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a person of humble origin who has gained wealth, influence, or celebrity.

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a particular period of time in history or a person's life. "Every social media epoch had a ruling medium"

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decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse

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deliberately cause (a scheme) to fail. "some of the stockholders are threatening to scuttle the deal"

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divide (a region or body) into smaller mutually hostile states or groups.

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lack of moderation or restraint; | excessive indulgence

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ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial. "The facile defences of the government"

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appropriate to a period other than that in which it exists, especially which is conspicuously old-fashioned.

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expressing contempt or disapproval. "To pejoratively comment on one's skin tone ill fits the 21st century"

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deceitful and untrustworthy | Synonyms: treacherous, duplicitous, deceitful

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relating to heaven or the sky. | Celestial is a synonym

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strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds. | "strong words used to express disapprobation"

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become noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way. "a sound from the hall obtruded into his thoughts"

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support, substantiate; to form part of, strengthen, or replace the foundation of

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a severe flood. "The deluge of desi memes on the British royals"

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an impartial adviser to a court of law in a particular case.

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gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire or taste or a person w such a desire)

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(of a scale, interval, etc.) involving only notes proper to the prevailing key without chromatic alteration.

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make receptive or aware; | accustom or acclimatize.

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complete or overwhelming control; a grip around the neck of another person that can kill by asphyxiation

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full of rebuke; | critical.

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characterized by pretentious or showy display; designed to impress.

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covered with dirt; | grimy.

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relating to a system, especially as opposed to a particular part.

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preserve (someone or something) in an unaltered state.

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understood by few; | mysterious or secret.

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Secrets of the empire; | State secrets.

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conformity to conventionally accepted standards of behaviour or morals.

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beginning to grow or increase rapidly; | flourishing.

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unaccustomed or unusual. "it gave the rattrap seller unwonted joy"

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a person who behaves in an extravagant way in order to attract attention. Synonym is extrovert

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work slowly and perseveringly at a dull task. | slow-moving and unexciting.

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travelling from place to place. "Nomadland is a wistful portrait of itinerant lives"

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a person who wanders from place to place without a home or job.

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a feeling that something bad will happen; fearful apprehension.

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(of a person or their manner) childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

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early enough, in a timely manner. "They woke up in good season

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having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.

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a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)

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exclude from a society or group. "she was declared a witch and ostracized by the villagers"

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retrieve or preserve (something) from potential loss or adverse circumstances.

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an observation which contains a general truth. | Synonyms: adage, axiom, maxim, proverb. Eg- I like the aphorism-“distance makes the heart grow fonder”

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kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.

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Ensconce means to establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe place.

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Make yourself liked by doing things that will please people, especially people who might be useful to you

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slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull or laborious.

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Pertinacious means holding firmly to an opinion or a course of action.

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having very little or no money usually habitually; penniless.

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predominant in influence, number, or importance. | 'The preponderant position of Athens'

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hard to control or deal with. | (of a person) difficult or stubborn.

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extremely complex and difficult to follow. | intricately folded, twisted, or coiled.

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a portion of territory surrounded by a larger territory whose inhabitants are culturally or ethnically distinct.

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containing more words than necessary; | impaired by wordiness

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(of writing, style, or expression) pompous or pretentious.

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To gild the lily is to add unnecessary and often extravagant information.

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tending to spend much time seated; somewhat inactive.

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something that is needed or wanted. | singular noun is desideratum

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become rigid or fixed in attitude or position; cease developing.

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in a state of extreme happiness. "The poet is in an exalted state while writing poetry"

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fail to fulfil or justify (a claim or expectation). | fail to give a true impression of (something).

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deprived of or lacking (something). | (of a person) sad, especially through someone's death

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the forcible return of refugees to a country where they are liable to be subjected to persecution.

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The action of ceasing to resist an opponent or demand.

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impose an official ban on (trade or a country or commodity).

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Austerity is a set of political-economic policies that aim to reduce government budget deficits; Sternness

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Leader who seeks support by appealing to desires, prejudices of ppl instead of using rational argument

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dirty or squalid; | arousing moral distaste and contempt.

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the action of stealing things of little value.

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a trite statement that is intended to soothe or placate.

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compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces.

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shock or excite (someone) into taking action. "Nature's beauty galvanises the beings"

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stretched or pulled tight; not slack. | tense; not relaxed

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to strip ruthlessly of money or goods by open violence, as in war; plunder

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(of a place) extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect.

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not right or reasonable; | unreasonably excessive.

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represent (something undesirable) as being done or possessed by someone; attribute.

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(especially with reference to something unwelcome or unpleasant) producing good effects; beneficial.

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change direction suddenly; | suddenly change an opinion, subject, behaviour, etc

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deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected. "In our current extremely anomalous situation"

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surround (a place) with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender.

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silly and pointless. | Brainless is a synonym

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replaceable by another identical item; mutually interchangeable.

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the place of origin or earliest known history of something.

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an increase in a particular opinion among a large section of the population.

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a work of art, music, or literature. "The book alternates between his artistic oeuvre and his relationships"

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brave; | persistent.

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cheerful; | full of energy.

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a loud repeated or reverberating sound of thunder or laughter.

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calm, dignified, and unhurried; | quiet and rather dull.

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a person or thing that contrasts with and so emphasizes and enhances the qualities of another.

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yearn to possess (something, especially something belonging to another).

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deceive; | trick.

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unrestrained and uninhibited.

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(of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words.

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the process by which a solid holds molecules of a gas or liquid or solute as a thin film.

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an establishment for the medical treatment of people who are convalescing or have a chronic illness

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a multifarious evil not to be overcome by a single effort.

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lie or crawl abjectly on the ground with one's face downwards.

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noun- a large number or quantity of something; | verb- turn or slide violently or uncontrollably.

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(of words or a speaker) fluent but insincere and shallow.

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a recurrent theme throughout a literary composition; a decorative image or design

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an official order laying claim to the use of property or materials.

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the provincial or rural districts of India. "In both urban centres and mofussil towns"

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the energy or mental capacity required to deal with a situation.

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travel constantly without a fixed destination; | wandering.

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verb form of enthusiasm; express eager enjoyment, interest, or approval regarding something

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punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.

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push or shove (someone or something); | direct or divert to a less important place or position.

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an overwhelming number of questions, criticisms, complaints, etc. delivered simultaneously

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deserving strong condemnation; completely unacceptable.

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vigorous or incisive in expression or style; | (of a weapon or tool) having a sharp edge.

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(of a person or mental process) intelligently analytical and clear-thinking.

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a thing added to something else as a supplementary rather than an essential part

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making a lot of quick and witty remarks or jokes. "a wisecracking host"

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the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its attitudes and aspirations.

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a substance which enhances the body's immune response to an antigen.

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pernicious implies irreparable harm done through evil, or insidious corrupting or undermining

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proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with very harmful effects.

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(especially in international affairs) an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.

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(of scientific experiments or research) conducted or produced by means of computer simulation.

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splendid and expensive-looking. "It seemed to me so sumptuously enviable"

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dangerously high or steep; (of a change to a worse situation or condition) sudden and dramatic.

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the shameful failure to fulfil one's obligations. "We were afraid their dereliction was going to lead to..."

Answer 435

not telling the truth; lying. "It was a pathetic and obviously mendacious justification"

Answer 436

cause (an event or situation, typically one that is undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly

Answer 437

(of smoke, cloud, or steam) moving or flowing outwards with an undulating motion

Answer 438

a person falsely claiming to have a special knowledge or skill.

Answer 439

a confused mixture

Answer 440

used in reference to a situation characterized by a specified degree of trouble or difficulty.

Answer 441

a reduction in the size or presence of a military force.

Answer 442

move or go with a smooth up-and-down motion

Answer 443

the start or beginning of something.

Answer 444

making a disturbingly harsh and loud noise

Answer 445

euphemism for deceptive marketing, health care fraud

Answer 446

make (something) the most prominent or imp feature.

Answer 447

filled with or likely to result in (something undesirable).

Answer 448

a decisive defeat.

Answer 449

something that leads or indicates a trend.

Answer 450

suppress (a feeling).

Answer 451

an authoritative warning or order.

Answer 452

a fine, filmy substance consisting of cobwebs

Answer 453

nothing; the digit 0

Answer 454

a false display of feelings, attitudes, or intentions.

Answer 455

the removal of damaged tissue from a wound.

Answer 456

deliberately created rather than arising naturally

Answer 457

abandonment or renunciation of a belief or principle.

Answer 458

(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.

Answer 459

Apostrophe (direct address to the dead or personified)

Answer 460

Antithesis (Striking opposition to secure emphasis)

Answer 461

Metonymy (smth is designated by smth associated w it)

Answer 462

Litotes (negation of the opposite for emphasis)

Answer 463

responsibility for a fault or wrong; blame.

Answer 464

accord or agree with.

Answer 465

not able to deal with a difficult situation any longer

Answer 466

an official statement, especially one made to the media.

Answer 467

lacking vigour or interest.

Answer 468

strong criticism.

Answer 469

unable to be explained or accounted for.

Answer 470

inspection of various books of accounts by an auditor

Answer 471

an Indian peasant or tenant farmer.

Answer 472

filled with or showing great emotion.

Answer 473

showing knowledge of events before they take place.

Answer 474

a witty remark.

Answer 475

a bad year, or a year when something bad happened

Answer 476

Gulled means fooled

Answer 477

not showing due respect for another person

Answer 478

not showing proper respect; rude; impudent

Answer 479

juvenile; childish, silly

Answer 480

collect and combine (texts, information, or data).

Answer 481

relating to or characteristic of hell or the underworld.

Answer 482

relating to physical and sexual needs and activities.

Answer 483

the killing of a large number of people.

Answer 484

of or during the day.

Answer 485

minerals commonly used as commercial adsorbents

Answer 486

Et al is short for “et alia,” meaning “and others.”

Answer 487

not intellectual : INSTINCTIVE, intuitive

Answer 488

very hard and unyielding; rigid; strict; stern

Answer 489

assertive of authority; intrusively enthusiastic in offering advice; interfering. Synonym: self-important

Answer 490

make an effort; act purposefully

Answer 491

excessively proud of oneself; vain.

Answer 492

a person opposed to new technology

Answer 493

not involving the use of computer technology

Answer 494

the concentration of an antibody,

Answer 495

a pleasing view.

Answer 496

to make (something) look cleaner or more attractive

Answer 497

(especially of an old person) lively; full of energy.

Answer 498

missing the bigger picture, too focused on the details.

Answer 499

playful, especially in a mischievous way; naughty

Answer 500

without preparation.

Answer 501

Chinese diplomats' use of confrontational rhetoric

Answer 502

a region lying along a shore.

Answer 503

cause (a price) to rise to or remain at a high level.

Answer 504

attractively unusual or old-fashioned.

Answer 505

the quality of being extremely good or enjoyable

Answer 506

(of a person or their work) excellent or valuable.

Answer 507

Someone who's at sea is completely lost or deeply confused.

Answer 508

to cast off or reject (someone, such as a lover) capriciously or unfeelingly

Answer 509

Something or someone that becomes the focus of others' criticism or blame

Answer 510

compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.

Answer 511

a thin transparent fabric of silk, linen, or cotton. "Gauze masks became an imp tool"

Answer 512

in a great confusion | Example: Jane always seems to be in a fog

Answer 513

set the ending to a concerned issue. "The accountant closed the books and that was the end of the shop"

Answer 514

when a minor issue causes an exaggerated reaction of anger or trouble

Answer 515

an excessive enthusiasm or rage about a minor matter "I find the issue about genders a storm in a teacup"

Answer 516

a very competitive world. Example: The only rule of the marketplace was dog-eat-dog

Answer 517

to get into something that is messy, has problems and is unwanted

Answer 518

something that causes trouble, unhappiness. "The right to host the Olympics has become an apple of discord"

Answer 519

a purpose in doing something that is seemingly crazy. "You may be thinking that I have gone crazy, but there's a method to my madness."

Answer 520

being proven wrong after taking a strong stand | Example: Now that my brother has proved that I was wrong I will have to eat crow

Answer 521

in a straight line | Example: The nearest hotel is about 24 kilometers away as the crow flies

Answer 522

a place which is uncomfortable | Example: Two of the new students were thrown into the lion's den as their ragging was taking place.

Answer 523

to take a decision without caring about the negative effects that come with it

Answer 524

decisively deal with a difficult or dangerous situation | Example: Jone decided to take the bull by the horns and organise things for himself

Answer 525

a day of a financial disaster | Example: My friends wait desperately for online sales on Black Friday.

Answer 526

hot, sultry days. Example: During the dog days of summer, people prefer to remain indoors and go out as little as possible

Answer 527

the time of youth, innocence and inexperience | Example: They had met in their salad days and had fallen in love

Answer 528

a day of significance | Example: The day that I started my journey towards my real career was a red-letter day for me.

Answer 529

having a ready insight into and understanding of things. "It offers quite a few facts to the perspicacious reporter"

Answer 530

(of a deity) having unlimited power. | having great power and influence. "God is described as omnipotent and benevolent"

Answer 531

To outshine or outperform all other people or things of a similar type or category. "Sure, these candidates are good, but Heather caps them all"

Answer 532

(of a person or process) careful, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; very concerned to avoid doing wrong.

Answer 533

to die | Example: Mister Jack was really ill from the past two months and yesterday he bought the farm

Answer 534

Meaning: becoming obsolete Examples: The flowers are all dead as a doornail. Malnutrition will leave you all dead as a doornail.

Answer 535

unable to produce movement | Example: Their company is trying to revive an income that is dead in the water.

Answer 536

alcoholism, specifically in a form characterized by intermittent bouts of craving for alcohol. "He became a dipsomaniac"

Answer 537

Petrichor is the earthy scent produced when rain falls on dry soil. "the petrichor emanating from the rapidly drying grass"

Answer 538

raining whereas the sun is shining | Example: Today, the devil is beating his wife in our city - it's raining cats and dogs and the sun is also shining

Answer 539

It means that when you do not concentrate on the details of something you may run into unexpected problems

Answer 540

if you have nothing to do, you are likely to do some mischief. "All the kids should be kept busy while you are away; idle hands are the devil's tools."

Answer 541

very casual attitude – worry-free or carefree attitude – reckless – defiant – relaxed and not worried about the results of your actions

Answer 542

give credit to an opponent's merits, grudgingly or not. | Example: I don't like what the new management has done, but give the devil his due, sales have improved.

Answer 543

between two equally difficult or unacceptable choices. | Example: Trying to please both his boss and his wife puts him between the devil and the deep blue sea.

Answer 544

handle a difficult period of time successfully. "There haven't been any tourists this year, and hotels are having to weather the storm until things pick up again"

Answer 545

(in historical contexts) money or food given to poor people. "The thought of living gave him a slender alms"

Answer 546

(of a liquid) cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning or effect.

Answer 547

to divert attention from something that is bad. "The prime minister keeps wagging the dog to keep people from actually finding out about the scam and its details"

Answer 548

its best to leave a situation as it is if disturbing it might cause trouble. "As Eliza was in good spirits that morning, Andy decided not to bring up the argument they had last night. It was best to let sleeping dogs lie"

Answer 549

(of a fortified position) unable to be captured or broken into. Impenetrable

Answer 550

is to be agitated, worried, or excited (not in a good way) about something. "Don't be afraid and don't get in a flap!"

Answer 551

An incel, "involuntary celibate", is a member of an online subculture of people who define themselves as unable to find a romantic or sexual partner

Answer 552

an embarrassing or tactless act or remark in a social situation. "it was years before he could confess his faux pas to them"

Answer 553

open to question, debatable, subjected to discussion, disputed, deprived of practical significance : made abstract or purely academic

Answer 554

bitter and abusive language. Synonyms: condemnation, malediction "no one else attracted such vituperation from him"

Answer 555

a feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something. Synonyms: qualm, doubt

Answer 556

composure or coolness shown in danger or under trying circumstances. "She exhibited remarkable sang froid during the crisis."

Answer 557

the common spirit existing in the members of a group and inspiring enthusiasm, devotion, and strong regard for the honor of the group.

Answer 558

(in context of textiles) a roll of fabric, originally as a measure. "the room was stacked with bolts of cloth"

Answer 559

attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.

Answer 560

a divisive issue or difference of opinion that is likely to have serious consequences. "The fault lines are hardening in what will be a long standoff"

Answer 561

a consideration or amount that balances the effect of an opposite one. "Carbon offsets are hung-up in a dispute over whether offsets are just greenwashing"

Answer 562

disinformation disseminated by an organization so as to present an environmentally responsible public image.

Answer 563

A carbon offset is a reduction in emissions of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases made in order to compensate for emissions made elsewhere

Answer 564

a small or insignificant amount of money. "It is counter-productive to only dwell on how they are only putting forward chump change after public pressure"

Answer 565

(of a sound) pleasingly smooth and musical to hear. "her low mellifluous voice" Synonyms: mellow, soft

Answer 566

to realize the truth, become aware of what's really happening. "We ask you to wake up and smell the coffee and see what’s happening across the country.”

Answer 567

a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief. "The deepening schism with China"

Answer 568

a medieval sporting contest in which two opponents on horseback, typically knights, fight with lances. "The new geopolitical jousting bw the US and China"

Answer 569

Shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness. Synonyms: Resourcefulness, initiative "He had the gumption to ask for a raise at the meeting."

Answer 570

a long weapon with a wooden shaft and a pointed steel head, formerly used by a horseman in charging.

Answer 571

receive or attain (something welcome). "Osaka has copped criticism and praise for her stance"

Answer 572

An ignorant or stupid person. Synonyms: Dunce or dolt | "He felt I was an ignoramus and tried to outsmart me"

Answer 573

a person who is between 70 and 79 years old. "She moved towards the most unattractive septuagenarian"

Answer 574

express to (someone) one's disapproval of or disappointment in their actions.

Answer 575

to increase in strength, force, energy. "The vaccination process is expected to gather steam this year"

Answer 576

a microorganism that lives in conditions of extreme temperature, acidity, alkalinity, chemical concentration.

Answer 577

assignment of degrees of urgency to wounds or illnesses to decide the order of treatment of patients

Answer 578

sua sponte or suo motu ('on its own motion') is an act of authority taken w/o prompting from another party.

Answer 579

something that has or can have both favorable and unfavorable consequences

Answer 580

to invite someone to fight or compete with you. "But I only ever saw it as them throwing down the gauntlet.”

Answer 581

to spoil or ruin something planned, arranged, or attempted. "It can potentially queer the pitch for the two parties"

Answer 582

A feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one's pride. Synonyms: Irritation, annoyance

Answer 583

Providence is God, or a force which is believed by some people to arrange the things that happen to us; Timely preparation for future eventualities.

Answer 584

a figure of speech in which words evoke the actual sound of the thing they refer to or describe. Eg- the “tick tock” of a clock, and the “ding dong” of a bell

Answer 585

the lowest or most unsuccessful point in a situation. "The US-Russia relations are going through a rough patch, possibly their nadir since the end of Cold War."

Answer 586

Annoyance, distress at failing or been humiliated. Synonyms: Vexation, exasperation "To the manager's chagrin, Sumit left his job."

Answer 587

To pull something out of the hat means to do something unexpected which helps you to succeed, often when you are failing

Answer 588

The Pareto principle states that for many outcomes, roughly 80% of consequences come from 20% of the causes.

Answer 589

If an argument or theory does not hold water, it does not seem to be reasonable or be in accordance with the facts

Answer 590

free or safe from injury or violation. "The principle of 'one state one vote' is sacrosanct and inviolate and is also the norm in every civilised discourse"

Answer 591

talk in a highly enthusiastic and effusive way. "it felt premature to wax lyrical about the good qualities of the Clubhouse platform"

Answer 592

A person who has or claims to have a great deal of authority or influence. Synonyms: Influential

Answer 593

lacking in frankness, candor, or sincerity; falsely or hypocritically ingenuous; insincere. "I would carry on this argument with perfect disingenuousness"

Answer 594

(of a person or movement) awkward; clumsy. "A superiority great enough to warrant disregard of so much ungainliness"

Answer 595

excessive confidence or boldness; audacity; foolhardy disregard of danger "no one had the temerity to question his conclusions"

Answer 596

having or proceeding from an extreme or fanatical support of or belief in something. "the show's small but rabid fan base"

Answer 597

a person who inspires or influences others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere. Synonyms: inspiration, leader

Answer 598

providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, system, etc. "The right not to be deported is ancillary to a fundamental right"

Answer 599

deep personal humiliation and disgrace; disgraceful or dishonorable conduct, quality, or action

Answer 600

necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility; (of an official or regime) currently holding office. Synonyms: obligatory, mandatory, necessary

Answer 601

have a severely detrimental effect on. | "The poor little blighted ones for whom nobody cared"

Answer 602

expend or use less time, money, or material on something than is necessary in an attempt to economize.

Answer 603

a person who claims to have a supernatural ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact.

Answer 604

too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words; indescribable

Answer 605

surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way. Synonyms: foremost, best, finest, chief, outstanding

Answer 606

a solid wall-like structure raised for defense; a strong support or protection "They can serve as a bulwark against the far-right."

Answer 607

postpone consideration of or action on. | "But as the city gradually unlocked, the plan was put on the back burner."

Answer 608

in abundance. | "It is not that all of the earlier Rules were followed strictly; indeed, violations were aplenty"

Answer 609

a person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability. "That man had the mind, heart and soul of a Colossus"

Answer 610

looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering. "The kid looked haggard because she had not been fed properly"

Answer 611

a state or period of stagnation or depression. Synonyms: depression, melancholy, gloom Eg- “It continues the doldrums”

Answer 612

a person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions. "We would call it pagan except for the fact that pagans were good architects"

Answer 613

a noisy disturbance or quarrel. Synonyms: Scuffle, brawl, affray, tussle, melee Eg- "the new fracas in Punjab Congress"

Answer 614

to leave (someone) without help or protection when it is needed. Eg- "It left the MLAs in the lurch and embarrassed"

Answer 615

health-giving; healthy. | Synonyms: healthy, beneficial. Eg- "The ambience at the hill station was salubrious for him"

Answer 616

an occasion or cause of reproach or disgrace. | "The erroneous implication that 'a crowd' is a term of opprobrium"

Answer 617

(in the theatre) a person who learns another's role in order to be able to act at short notice in their absence. "With me serving as understudy for the hypotenuse"

Answer 618

the direct opposite of something. | "Quite an appropriate substitution, since I'm replacing my antipode"

Answer 619

(of a task or responsibility) involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty. "the number of required disclosures being less onerous”

Answer 620

impose severely restrictive measures on (a person or activity). "Straitjacketed administration"

Answer 621

a firm warning or reprimand. Synonyms: rebuke, remonstrance, reproof, reproach Eg- "we seem to have taken his admonition to heart"

Answer 622

tending to talk a great deal; talkative. Synonyms: garrulous, voluble, long-winded Antonym: Reticent

Answer 623

a habit or pattern of behaviour that has become dull and unproductive but is hard to change. "pull the economy out of the current rut."

Answer 624

In economics, hysteresis consists of effects that persist after the initial causes giving rise to the effects are removed; Long term effects of the short term shocks.

Answer 625

extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical. Synonyms: idealistic, unbusinesslike, romantic. "a vast and perhaps quixotic project"

Answer 626

lower one's body briefly by bending one knee to the ground, typically in worship or as a sign of respect; kneel, bow

Answer 627

showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner. Synonyms: unrestrained, unreserved, extravagant

Answer 628

a part of a city, especially a slum area, occupied by a minority group or groups; an isolated or segregated group or area.

Answer 629

a group of people living together and sharing possessions and responsibilities. Synonyms: collective, cooperative, community

Answer 630

a summary or abstract of a text or speech | Synonyms: summary, synopsis, abstract, outline, abridge

Answer 631

a sum of money saved for the future. Synonyms: savings, cache, funds "I worked hard to build up a nice little nest egg"

Answer 632

Gain an advantage over unexpectedly or secretly. | "Macy's stole a march on their rival department store with their Thanksgiving Day parade"

Answer 633

showing little enthusiasm; (especially of a liquid) only slightly warm; lukewarm. "The Act ignores the problem of tepid enforcement in India"

Answer 634

present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful. | (of a plant, animal, or person) producing much fruit or foliage or many offspring.

Answer 635

(of a person) clever, original, and inventive. | (of a machine or idea) cleverly and originally devised and well suited to its purpose.

Answer 636

(of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting. "he was rather ingenuous to believe their promises" Synonyms: naive, innocent, trusting

Answer 637

mounted guns; artillery; | a branch of government service dealing especially with military stores and materials.

Answer 638

for a very long time. | Eg- "They'll be arguing about this till the cows come home."

Answer 639

having plenty of money | Eg- "My uncle can afford a new car. He's well-heeled. Everyone in his family is."

Answer 640

eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant. Synonyms: defiant, aggressive, antagonistic "the truculent attitude of farmers to cheaper imports"

Answer 641

Meet a required standard | Example - "That yard cleanup won't pass muster with Mom"

Answer 642

Sleep somewhere for the night. | "I’m too tired to come home; can I PAD DOWN here tonight?"

Answer 643

Make a text longer by including extra content, often content that isn’t particularly relevant. "I couldn’t think of much to write, I padded the essay out with quotes."

Answer 644

Leave a group by moving in a different direction. 'Some of the crowd PEELED AWAY to get out of the crush.'

Answer 645

Remove gradually. 'They have introduced a compact edition of the newspaper and are PHASING OUT the broadsheet edition over the next few months.'

Answer 646

Discover exact details about something. | 'The government can’t PIN DOWN where the leak came from.'

Answer 647

Suffer physically because of grief, stress, worry, etc. 'He’s been PINING AWAY since his wife died and is a shadow of his former self.'

Answer 648

To speak, raise your voice. | 'At first, no one answered, then finally someone PIPED UP.'

Answer 649

Behave badly. | 'The children PLAYED UP all evening and drove the babysitter mad.'

Answer 650

Put something in a place without taking care. | "He PLUMPED his bag DOWN and kicked his shoes off."

Answer 651

Talk loudly, complain. | "He’s always POPPING OFF when things don’t suit him."

Answer 652

Overtake, move in front. | "The lorry was going slowly but we managed to PULL AHEAD."

Answer 653

Play safe and avoid taking a risk. | "I’m going to NERD OUT and not go on the river trip next week."

Answer 654

Succeed in getting, achieve. | "They are having some trouble NAILING DOWN the contract."

Answer 655

Not be serious, not use something properly. "The children were MESSING ABOUT with the TV remote control and broke it."

Answer 656

Leave somewhere in a hurry. | "The alleged criminals MADE OFF when they heard the police siren."

Answer 657

Steal. | "The thieves MADE AWAY WITH the expensive painting."

Answer 658

Make something disappear quickly. "He MAGICKED the bill AWAY and paid for us all before I could get my wallet out."

Answer 659

Spend money. | "They LAID OUT thousands of pounds on their wedding reception."

Answer 660

Organise, supply. | 'They LAID ON a wonderful buffet lunch at the conference.'

Answer 661

Secure something with ropes or cords. | 'We LASHED the tarpaulin DOWN to stop the wind blowing it away.'

Answer 662

the act of wearing away or the state of being worn away, as by friction; constant wearing down to weaken or destroy. "attritional fighting of World War I"

Answer 663

used to convey that the second event mentioned happens immediately after the first. "No sooner had we arrived than it began to rain"

Answer 664

something cited as a notable and outstanding example or embodiment of something. "The Bhima Koregaon case has become a byword for political victimisation"

Answer 665

guard or strengthen (a military force or position) from the side. "In the meeting, Modi was flanked by senior ministers"

Answer 666

patient and restrained. Synonyms: tolerant, easy-going, forgiving, merciful Antonyms: impatient, intolerant

Answer 667

a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing. Synonyms: liking, inclination, tendency, leaning

Answer 668

relating to an owner or ownership; | (of a product) marketed under and protected by a registered trade name.

Answer 669

If you have a bee in your bonnet about something, you are obsessed with it and can't stop thinking about it. often used when you are worried or angry about smth

Answer 670

used to apologize for swearing. The phrase is uttered in an attempt to excuse the user of profanity, swearing, or curses in the presence of those offended by it

Answer 671

very old, old-fashioned, or out of date; antiquated; primitive "antediluvian ideas"

Answer 672

(of a pupil) stay away from school without leave or explanation to run away from work without permission

Answer 673

(especially of humour) having or showing a sharp or critical quality; biting. "a mordant sense of humour"

Answer 674

decide to take no action on something for a period of time; postpone something; put something on hold

Answer 675

harshness of tone or manner. Synonyms: roughness, severity, acerbity "he pointed this out with some asperity"