Paraphrase Set 7 (Prelims) Flashcards
1
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miracle
A
- surprising and remarkable
- amazing and unusual
- astounding and unexpected
2
Q
daily
A
- everyday
- regular
- frequent
3
Q
ubiquitous
die die must know!
A
- widespread
- unviersal
- everywhere
- omnipresent
- pervasive
4
Q
revived
A
- rejuvenate
- reinvigorate
- re-energise
- recharge
- revitalise
5
Q
frenzied routines
A
- harried existence
- hectic lifestyle
6
Q
wherever there are sources of refuelling on the street
A
- Ready
- Convenient
- Access
- Availability
to food / eateries
7
Q
flaunt
See the context
A
- show off
- boast
- attract admiration
- secure boasting rights
8
Q
Keen to be in the know
A
- be informed
- Keep up-to-date
9
Q
heaping praise
A
- approbation
- approval
- endorsement
10
Q
contentious
A
controversial
11
Q
disquieting
A
- unnerving
- tense
- polarising
12
Q
assuage hunger pangs
A
- delicious
- delectable
- as satisfying as…(context)
13
Q
ridiculous
A
Deeply flawed
14
Q
ridiculous
A
Deeply flawed
15
Q
Obsolete
A
Anachronistic
Outdated
16
Q
Gruesome spectacles
A
- Brutal
- Gory
Spectacles = entertainment
Or you can say: amuse themselves in a shocking or appalling manner
17
Q
Arduous
A
- Very distressing
- Stressful
- Onerous
- Gruelling
- Harrowing
18
Q
Disparaging
A
- Belittles
- Very critical
19
Q
Socially…ostracism
A
- Social shunning
- Social exclusion
- Social expulsion
20
Q
Infanticide
A
Killed at a very young age
21
Q
Worldwide collaborative nature
A
- Making available results
- Revealing scientific studies
- Cooperating with international counterparts
22
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Initiatives
A
- Schemes
- Ventures
- Endeavours
