part 9

Question 1

Riveting

Answer 1

extremely interesting or exciting
- “The documentary presents a riveting account of the civil rights movement.”

Question 2

Bellicose
belligerent

Answer 2

describe a person, attitude, or action that is aggressive, very eager to argue or fight, or demonstrating a readiness to start a fight or war. It comes from the Latin word “bellum” which means “war”.
“bellicose” is used to describe an aggressive, confrontational attitude or behavior.
So while both terms can be used to describe aggressive behavior or attitudes, “belligerent” often implies active engagement in conflict, while “bellicose” suggests a general propensity towards aggression or war.

Question 3

Fomenting
ferment

Answer 3

means to instigate or stir up an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action. It often refers to the act of encouraging or provoking unrest, rebellion, or any form of negative behavior or action.

figuratively to describe a state of agitation, unrest, excitement, or rapid change. This can apply to various contexts, such as social, political, or intellectual

ferment” can often have negative connotations of unrest or agitation, it can also be used in a positive way to indicate energetic activity, change, and innovation

Question 4

Insurgency

Answer 4

armed rebellion that want to overthrow the goverment.

An insurgency is a movement within a country dedicated to overthrowing the government. An insurgency is a rebellion. Insurgency is also used for less serious situations: for example, a rebellious group within a company, political party, or school could be called an insurgency. All insurgencies are made up of rebels.

group of rebels using armed force in an attempt to destabilize or overthrow a current ruling power or government.
take up arms and use violence to try to overthrow or force change upon a government or political system.

Question 5

Reticence

Answer 5

Reticent means either quiet or restrained
an unwillingness to do something or talk about something, for example because you are nervous or being careful: سکوت

. Reticent can refer to someone who is restrained and formal, but it can also refer to someone who doesn’t want to draw attention to herself or who prefers seclusion to other people.
- it has that inimitably british quality a kind of reticence that hints at unstopped potentiality

Question 6

Undercut

Answer 6

1. to weaken, damage, or cause the failure of something; undermine:
   to undermine or weaken something, often indirectly. This can refer to damaging or diminishing the effectiveness, value, or success of something or someone
2. To undercut is also to charge less than a competitor. In general usage, to undercut means to offer goods or services at a lower price than a competitor. For example: “The new store is undercutting their prices by 10%.”

Question 7

Potent

Answer 7

powerful, strong or effective
having tremendous strength or influence in either a moral or physical sense.
- It’s when mercy is least expected that it’s most potent—strong enough to break the cycle of victimization and victimhood, retribution and suffering

Question 8

Prevalent
prevalently
prevalence

Answer 8

existing very commonly or happening often: widespread, everywhere رایج
- Smartphones are prevalent in today’s society

Question 9

Steamroll

Answer 9

both literall and figuratively.
to achieve something using a great amount of force, pressure, or influence someone or something that defeats or destroys an opponent completely

Figuratively, to steamroll means to overcome or crush opposition with overwhelming force or pressure, typically in a ruthlessly forceful and unstoppable manner.

Question 10

Untenable / tenable

Answer 10

not able to be supported or defended against criticism, or no longer able to continue. (especially of a position, theory, argument or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.

Question 11

Subordinate

Answer 11

to treat someone or something as less important than something else: having a lower or less important position

Question 12

Dismay -

Answer 12

a feeling of unhappiness and disappointment

Question 13

Decimated

Answer 13

to kill a large number of something, or to reduce something severely: kill, destroy, or remove a large percentage or part of

1. to kill large numbers of animals, plants or people in a particular area
   - be decimated (by something) The rabbit population was decimated by the disease.
2. decimate something (informal) to severely damage something or make something weaker
   Cheap imports decimated the British cycle industry.
   - The hurricane decimated the city’s infrastructure

Question 14

Vanquished

Answer 14

vanquish somebody/something to defeat somebody completely in a competition, war, struggle etc.
- Smallpox, a once deadly disease, has now been vanquished.

Question 15

Unwitting

Answer 15

without knowing or planning

Question 16

Implore

Answer 16

The word implore is often used to describe an urgent request made out of desperation. means to beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something. It signifies a strong emotional plea or request.
“implore” suggests a sense of urgency and importance in the request being made.

Question 17

Allocate

Answer 17

to give a particular amount of time, money, etc. to someone or something, so that it can be used in a particular way

to give something officially to somebody/something for a particular purpose

Question 18

Magic/ silver bullet

Answer 18

a quick and simple and effective solution to a difficult problem.
a fast and effective solution to a serious problem

Question 19

Shooting Itself in the Foot-

Answer 19

To damage or impede one’s own plans, progress, or actions through foolish actions or words. To hurt one’s own cause by mistake

Question 20

Nascent

Answer 20

• beginning or formed recently, starting to grow or develop

Question 21

Derivative

Answer 21

If something is derivative, it is not the result of new ideas, but has been developed from or copies something else

something made from something else:
Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A.

In general language, something described as “derivative” is derived from another source and often considered unoriginal or copied. For example, you might say a piece of artwork is derivative if it lacks originality because it heavily imitates or borrows from other artwork.

Question 22

Palpable

Answer 22

• so obvious that it can easily be seen or known, or (of a feeling) so strong that it seems as if it can be touched or physically felt.

Palpable is usually reserved for situations in which something invisible becomes so intense that it feels as though it has substance or weight. Someone who has experienced a death in the family might say that her grief feels palpable. like emotion or sensation

Question 23

Congenial

Answer 23

to describe something that is pleasant or agreeable because it suits one’s taste, inclination, or nature. If something is congenial to you, it means that it aligns with your character, interests, or preferences.
(of a person) pleasant to spend time with because their interests and character are similar to your own
congenial (to somebody) (of a place, job, etc.) pleasant because it suits your character
a congenial working environment
His studies in Leiden proved congenial to him.

Question 24

Atrophying

Answer 24

to describe a condition of decay, decline, or decrease in size or vigor due to underuse, neglect, or lack of nourishment.

It also is used to describe things that go dull through lack of use, like skills in sports or artistic creativity. The (unrelated) word “trophy” refers to something that sits on a shelf and is admired, while atrophy is a condition of being “shelved,” or made inactive and lifeless.

Question 25

Rebel

Answer 25

A rebel is someone who fights authority.

questions both their authority and their rules about what is right and acceptable.

A “rebel” is a person who resists or defies authority, control, or tradition. The term is often used to describe someone who stands up against a government or ruling power, but it can also refer to anyone who rejects societal norms or conventions.

A rebel can be seen in different lights depending on perspective:

In a positive light, a rebel might be viewed as a freedom fighter, a revolutionary, someone who stands up for their own rights or the rights of others, or someone who challenges unjust laws or rules.

In a negative light, a rebel might be seen as a troublemaker, an agitator, or someone who disrupts peace and order.