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Idioms Carry out Taken over Bring about Beat out Bear with Turn to (good) account To beat the air/(wind) To break a lance To (fall) foul of To keep open house To put out of countenance Got up/(dressed) to kill To have a finger in the pie When all is said and done An axe to grind (there is also an American version of this idiom which is not relevant) Turn (over) a new leaf Burn the candle at both ends Leave in the lurch Goes without saying Like a red rag to a bull Not (have) a leg to stand on Under the thumb of The writing on the wall To fall back on something To fall through On right earnest Vested interests those groups that seek to maintain or control an America can never extricate herself from the current perpetual state of war existing system or activity from which they derive because of the vested interests of the Military Industrial Complex. private benefit. a frank conversation about the tough issues to spend a period of one's youth behaving irresponsibly a small event that has been exaggerated out of proportion to stay up or stay out until very late at night. A meaningful dialogue between Pakistan and India might bring about the belated solution to the Kashmir problem. He'd spent his twenties sowing his wild oats but felt that it was time to settle down. I wonder what will you do in a more serious situation when you are making a storm in a teacup because of just a finger prick? If I didn't keep late hours, I wouldn't sleep so late in the morning. Meaning perform a task assume control of something cause something to happen to make someone tell you something by hitting him Sentence We're carrying out a market-research survey. British troops had taken over the German trenches. Major spending is required to bring about substantial improvements in housing. He claims that the confession was beaten out of him.
a polite way of asking someone to be patient while If you just bear with me for a few more minutes, well have all the paperwork you do or finish something finished. turn something to one's advantage. continue to make futile attempts to engage in contest to upset someone to be hospitable cause mental discomfort, to abash dressed in an attractive manner to be involved in something when everything is considered to have something to complain about Pam turned her illness to good account and did a lot of reading. The candidates for office were so much alike that we thought our vote amounted to beating the air. He was eager to break a lance with the new champion. Officials who fall foul of the mayor find themselves exiled to the most boring departments Beth and Charlie have a cottage by the lake where they keep open house on Saturday afternoons during the summer. He was put out of countenance when a friend disclosed his secret. The model got up to kill but the judges looked indifferent. Tess wants to have a finger in the pie. She doesn't think we can do it by ourselves. When all is said and done, this isn't such a bad part of the country to live in after all. Bill and Bob went into the other room to argue. They had an axe to grind.
to start behaving in a different way to work very hard to leave someone waiting for or anticipating your actions something is so obvious that it need not be said to make someone very angry to have no support for one's position under the control of someone the likelihood that something bad will happen to depend on something after a loss or failure to fail
Apparently he's turned over a new leaf and he's not drinking any more. You'll wear out if you keep burning the candle at both ends. I hope they can find someone to replace me at work. I don't want to leave them in the lurch. It goes without saying that you are to wear formal clothing to the White House dinner. For Claire, the suggestion of a women-only committee was like a red rag to a bull. The company settled the lawsuit because they did not have a leg to stand on. That girl is totally under the thumb of her mother. As leaders, they should have seen the writing on the wall and come up with an alternative course of action. The impoverished family had no savings to fall back on. Our plans fell through at the last minute.
Meaningful dialogue To sow one's wild oats Storm in a tea cup To keep late hours To throw cold water on A cock and bull story To bear the brunt of Tied to apron-strings of
to criticize or stop something that some people are The proposal seemed reasonable enough, but authorities quickly threw cold enthusiastic about water on it. an absurd or highly improbable tale passed off as being true. to receive the worst part of something unpleasant or harmful dependent on or dominated by someone, especially a mother or a wife Jack told us some cock and bull story about getting lost. The oldest parts of the town bore the brunt of the missile attacks. At 30, he is still too tied to the apron strings of his mother to get an apartment of his own.

To move heaven and earth To blow ones own trumpet To rest on ones laurels Trudge along Point-blank(varying definitions) In the doldrums Dole out At cross purposes Cheek by jowl Succinctly (Hilarious) detract from Plain sailing To call a spade a spade To fight shy of To cry over the spilt milk To rob peter to pay Paul To take the bull by the horns Playing to the gallery Holding out the olive branch To make out The acid test A bad hat In a blue funk (Set ones cap) (Down at heel) ( I think these are two different idioms) To die in harness Dead as doornail To raise coin(It could be 'cain' which will make it a different idiom) To strike ones colours To carry the day Taken down a peg To monkey with In hot water Petticoat Government To pull oneself together To rise from the ranks To rub shoulders Pocket the affront/(an insult) Thin end of the wedge to do everything you can to achieve something to tell other people how good and successful you are relax one's efforts to walk in a laborious, heavy-footed way with a straight aim; directly sluggish; inactive; in low spirits to distribute something to someone with opposing viewpoints; with goals that interfere with each other in close proximity with concise and precise brevity; to the point to make something seem less good, attractive, or important easy unobstructed progress to be outspoken, blunt, even to the point of rudeness to avoid meeting or confronting to be unhappy about what cannot be undone to take or borrow from one in order to give or pay something owed to another. face a difficulty and grapple with it without avoiding it I moved heaven and earth to get you that interview, and you didn't even bother to show up for it! Anyone will tell you she's one of the best journalists we've got, although she'd never blow her own trumpet. The government shouldn't rest on its laurels, and must press ahead with policy changes. We trudged along the mountain trail with much difficulty. The landlord fired point-blank at the intruder. When the economy is in the doldrums, every business feels the effects. The cook doled the oatmeal out to each camper who held out a bowl. Bill and Tom are working at cross-purposes. They'll never get the job done right. The houses were jumbled together cheek by jowl. It is hard to explain the Palestinian issue succinctly. Although the Mayor's hilarious detract from the party line amused the audience, his colleagues looked surprised. We had difficulty getting through the initial stage but the rest was plain sailing. You can call him a nice guy if you want to but I am calling a spade a spade; that guy is a jerk. Politicians usually fight shy of their voters after coming into office. Don't cry over the spilt milk. Why borrow money to pay your bills? That's just robbing Peter to pay Paul. Stop blaming the government for your problems, take the bull by the horns and rectify your own mistakes.
to try to gain popular favour, esp by crude appeals A team marred with players prone to playing to the gallery can never elevate its status. to offer reconciliation to discern or see, especially with difficulty a rigorous and conclusive test to establish worth or value someone who deliberately stirs up trouble in a state of panic or terror Jill was the first to hold out the olive branch after our argument. I could barely make out the traffic signs through the rain. The play passed the critic's acid test. You will hardly find bad hats among diplomats. Just because the bride's mother is late, you needn't get in a blue funk.
(try to gain someones love) (badly dressed or in a (Its fairly obvious from the way he talks to her at every opportunity that hes set bad condition because of a lack of money) his cap at her.) (When I first met her she was down-at-heel but still respectable.) to die while actively engaged in work or duty. unquestionably dead to gather money surrender to be victorious to reprimand someone who is acting too arrogant. to bother or interfere with someone or something She knows she'll never get promoted, but she wants to die in harness. The radicalism she professed in her adolescence is now dead as a doornail. Bush was to raise coin for McCain at the Phoenix Convention Centre. Even after getting half of the crew killed, the Admiral defiantly refused to strike his colours. At auctions, the wealthiest bidders usually carry the day. The teacher's scolding took Bob down a peg. Come on, don't monkey with my new camera.
in a difficult situation in which you are likely to be Those e-mails complaining about your boss can land you in hot water. punished women running government or domestic affairs. to compose oneself to achieve position or office, having worked up from the masses to meet or be with someone socially to receive an affront without open resentment, or without seeking redress the start of a harmful development At the outset of Akbar's reign, the Mughal Empire was essentially being run by a petticoat government. I have to pull myself together and try it again. He rose from the ranks to become president of the company. The receptions offered a chance for business people to rub shoulders with business people from other countries. Beggars are used to pocketing the affronts of the people. There are those who see the closure of the hospital as the thin end of the wedge.

Flash in the pan To keep at a respectful distance At ones beck and call Go against the grain Bring grist to the mill Upset the apple-cart Hoist on one's own petard Live on the fat of the land To have your cake and eat it too Between the devil and the deep blue sea To be on the carpet It never rains but it pours A miss is as good as a mile To give oneself airs To have the courage of ones convictions ready to obey someone to do something that is the opposite of what is usually done What makes you think I will wait around here at your beck and call? It goes against the grain for William to admit that he's wrong. someone or something that draws a lot of attention Tom had hoped to be a major film star, but his career was only a flash in the pan. for a very brief time
something that you can use in order to help you to As an actor, all experience is grist to the mill. succeed to cause trouble, especially by spoiling someone's plans to be harmed by something that was intended by you to harm someone else I don't want to upset the apple-cart now by asking you to change the date for the meeting. The most enjoyable moment in any action film occurs when the villain is hoisted on his own petard.
to have enough money to live in a very Times have changed for the upper classes, many of whom are no longer able to comfortable way without having to do much work live on the fat of the land. to seek to have two things which are mutually incompatible one must choose between two equally unpleasant situations to be under consideration good (or bad) things do not just happen a few at a time, but in large numbers all at once. Don't buy a car if you want to walk and stay healthy. You can't have your cake and eat it too. For most people a visit to the dentist is the result of a choice between the devil and the deep blue sea. The welfare proposal is on the carpet but the final decision will take some time. First of all it was the car breaking down, then the fire in the kitchen and now Mike's accident. It never rains but it pours!
a failure remains a failure, regardless of how close I've tried to reassure him that he only failed by three percent but the way he sees to success one has actually come. it, a miss is as good as a mile. behave snobbishly moral convictions which are strong enough to motivate one to act on them She can give herself all the airs she wants, but the fact remains that shes no different from the rest of us. Hes always telling me about his socialist views on this and that, but theres very little evidence in the way he conducts his life to suggest that hes got the courage of his convictions.
The onlooker sees most of the game
people viewing a situation from the outside, when they're not directly involved, are better able to see the "bigger picture" of what is actually happening. if you do not see someone or something frequently, you will forget about it to have run out of possible ideas, solutions, energy, etc to ignore what someone says there is something good even in an unpleasant situation change one's mind, vacillate to reveal a secret or a surprise by accident to have things in the wrong order; to have things confused and mixed up in the same situation; having the same problem the last work or performance of a playwright, musician, actor, etc., before death or retirement to be ungrateful to someone who gave you something to discuss private or embarrassing matters in public, especially when quarrelling. to run away to get accolades,honour from the beginning authentic; genuine; undertaken in good faith as a unit; all together from or on one side only, with the other side absent or unrepresented You'll soon forget about him after he leaves - out of sight, out of mind. The committee reached a dead end on the matter and tabled the whole business. How can you just turn a deaf ear to their cries for food and shelter? I'm sorry your business is going badly, but don't despair, every dark cloud has a silver lining. Jean's been blowing hot and cold about taking a winter vacation. I was trying to keep the party a secret, but Jim went and let the cat out of the bag. You're eating your dessert first! You've put the cart before the horse. Suddenly, Paul was in the same boat as any other worker who had lost a job. We didn't know that her performance last night was the singer's swan song. I know the car's not in great condition, but you shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth. She will talk to anyone about her problems. Why does she wash her dirty linen in public? The little boy said hello and then took to his heels. Jim is a hard working boy, he is sure to win laurels in life. They do more advanced work with their students ab initio. They have a bonafide claim for the loss. I have been drawing our attention to the public and private qualities of the several arts lest they be treated en bloc A judge prone to ex parte hearing is not worthy of such an auspicious office.
Out of sight out of mind To come to a dead end To turn a deaf ear Every dark cloud has a silver lining Blowing hot and cold together To let the cat out of the bag To put the cart before the horse (To sail) in the same boat A Swan Song To look a gift horse in the mouth To wash ones dirty linen in public To take to ones heels To win laurels Ab initio Bonafide En bloc Ex parte

Sine die Status quo Ad Valorem Alter ego without a day specified for a future meeting; indefinitely the existing condition or state of affairs. in proportion to the value another side of oneself; a second self Parliament was dismissed sine die. A revolution which does not challenge status quo can hardly justify its existence. Extremely high import duties on cars in Pakistan are inconsistent with the ad valorem principles of trade. The Nazi party's incipient slogans for socialism were soon replaced by puritanical racial exultations. An alter ego which culminated in the annihilation of six million Jews. Perhaps by-and-by Pakistan will stand shoulder to shoulder with developed world. The lion's share of the museum's budget goes on special exhibitions. I have it in black and white that I'm entitled to three weeks of vacation each year. A crime has been committed and whoever is responsible must be brought to book. I slowly learned to read between the lines of corporate annual reports to discern areas of fiscal weakness. I'll stick to my guns on this matter. Ever since his brother was accused of fraud, he's been under a cloud. He worked on his book by fits and starts. They had, prima facie, a legitimate complaint. Article 12 of Pakistan constitution prohibits the passing ex post facto laws. By the time we learned about the decision, it was already a fait accompli. American foreign policy is ironically contradictory vis-a-vis her vehement support for multilateral ism The modus operandi in the recent murder points towards a serial killer at large.
By and by The lions share In black and white To bring to book To read between the lines To stick to ones guns To be under a cloud By fits and starts Prima facie Ex post facto Fait accompli Vis--vis Modus operandi Aide mmoire Laissez faire Au revoir To back out To keep out of Bang into To smell a rat To burn ones fingers Null and void To catch up with To stand up for To skim through To narrow down As cool as a cucumber In a Pickle Take a/(the) cake Sell like hotcakes As flat as a Pancake Take something with a grain of salt Like two peas in a pod Account for Carry weight To fall back upon
at some eventual time in the future the biggest part of something official, in writing or printing to punish someone to perceive or detect an obscure or unexpressed meaning to remain firm in one's convictions under suspicion intermittently at first sight; before closer inspection affecting things past something already done and beyond alteration in relation to a method of operating or functioning a memorandum summarizing a discussion, agreement, or action the principle that businesses should not be controlled by the government goodbye to withdraw from something before completion to avoid or cause to avoid to strike someone or something with something to suspect that something is wrong to have a bad result from something, esp. to lose money having no legal effect to become equal or on a par with another to defend; to justify; to support to go through something hastily to reduce a list of possibilities from many to a selected few extremely calm; imperturbable in a mess; in trouble something is the most extreme example to be sold very fast. to be very flat
The previous government had a policy of laissez-faire, whereas this government wants a closer partnership with industry. Muhammad (pbuh) bade au revoir to Makkah when Quraish made his stay unbearable. Americans ignominiously backed out of Vietnam. The boss is in an angry mood, so keep out of her way. Mark banged his fist into the cushion and swore. Mir Jafir's collusion with the Company was so secret that Tipu Sultan never smelled a rat. Many investors burned their fingers on those stocks. The court declared the law to be null and void. He has finally caught up with his brother in height. Abu Bakar would always stand up for Muhammad (pbuh) in difficulties. She skimmed through the catalogues, looking for a nice gift for Gary. We can narrow the choice down to green or red. Joan felt nervous, but she acted as cool as a cucumber. John has gotten himself into a pickle by hitting a police officer. I've known some jerks but you take the cake. The fancy new cars were selling like hotcakes. Lucy can mash an aluminium can flat as a pancake with one blow from her heel.
to consider something to be not completely true or I've read the article, which I take with a grain of salt. right to be very similar You can tell they're brothers at a glance - they're like two peas in a pod.
to know the state of or whereabouts of someone or They cannot account for three of the passengers. something to be very influential with someone or some group The senator's testimony carried a lot of weight with the council. of people have recourse to When he lost his job he had to fall back upon his savings.

To be taken aback A wild goose chase By leaps and bounds To burn midnight oil White elephant Blue Blood Cleanse the Aegean stable Apple of discord In good books Stare in the face Make off with Damocles sword Every inch On the sky/ (pie in the sky) Palm off Lip service A turncoat Time and tide(wait for no man) Over head and ears To live from hand to mouth To beat about the bush To fish in troubled waters A birds eye-view Play truant Play down Turn turtle Turn the corner A fair weather friend Burn ones boats surprised and confused the pursuit of something unattainable very quickly to work or study very late at night something that has cost a lot of money but has no useful purpose aristocratic ancestry purge a situation, etc. of corruption, immorality, etc When I told my parents I was married, they were completely taken aback. The alchemists strived hard to turn ordinary metals into gold but it ultimately proved to be a wild goose chase. The possession of muskets spread the Western hegemony over Natives by leaps and bounds. He was burning the midnight oil all night to finish his paper. The town's new leisure centre, recently completed at a cost of ten million pounds, seems likely to prove a white elephant. Although Mary's family is poor, she has blue blood in her veins. Tax legislation is a complete mess, and one day someone is going to have to cleanse this Augean stable not a job many governments will relish.
something attractive that causes envy and quarrels The right to host the Olympic Games is an apple of discord between the two among people who think they deserve it countries. regarded by someone with favour to confront someone directly to snatch or steal constant threat; imminent peril in every way; completely false optimism to trick or persuade someone to take something hypocritical respect one who traitorously switches allegiance things will not wait for you when you are late with the whole person; deeply; completely to live in poor circumstances. to approach anything in a round-about manner, instead of coming directly to it to try to take advantage of a confused situation I cleaned the bathroom yesterday so I'm in Mum's good books. Finally, the truth stared me in the face, and I had to admit to myself what had really happened. The robbers made off with millions from the bank. The double digit inflation is overhanging Pakistan's economy like the Damocles' sword. Jinnah was every inch a model statesman. Our leaders need to offer more than pie in the sky when they talk about political and social issues. They palmed off cheap wine at high prices by putting it in fancy bottles. Lip service continues to be paid to resolving regional conflicts, but there is no sense of urgency His one-time admirers now accused him of being a turncoat. Hurry up or we'll miss the bus! Time and tide wait for no man. He's over head and ears in love with Kitty. When both my parents were out of work, we lived from hand to mouth. Politicians are often inclined to beating about the bush in their speeches. Anarchy gives room to criminals to fish in troubled waters.
a situation or topic as if viewed from an altitude or A successful general always keeps a vantage point to keep birds eye view of the distance battlefield. to stray away; to loiter; especially, to stay out of school without leave to minimize the importance of to capsize or turn upside-down to reach and surpass a midpoint or milestone someone who is only your friend when you are happy and successful to do something that makes it impossible for you to change your plans and go back to the situation you were in before negotiation characterized by hard bargaining and shrewd exchange in a position where avoidance of one danger exposes one to another danger an apparently free choice that offers no real alternative an unpleasant end to something that began pleasantly with happiness or enthusiasm to disclaim or renounce interest in, or responsibility for, a person or action plan something which unwisely anticipates an event, development, etc. which may not happen to prove right or justified; confirm Elections in Egypt for the past thirty years can be summed up as Honson's choice. At the start, it's humorous and light but like most of her short stories, there's a sting in the tail. After suing the organization, I know I'm not going to be greeted with open arms. I wash my hands of your behaviour. It was disgraceful. We need concentrated effort to eradicate the present problems, planning for the next 10 years is counting one chicken's too far ahead. The test results bear out our claims. Now in old age he is angry that he played truant and never learnt to read. The commander played down the defeat to protect his troops' morale. Our sail-boat turned turtle during the squall. After a difficult start, the new company turned corner after a year and became profitable. I had a lot of money and I knew a lot of people, but most of them turned out to be fair-weather friends. She didn't want to burn her boats by asking for a divorce, so she suggested a trial separation instead. Horse-trading is part and parcel of international diplomacy.
Horse-trading Between Scylla and Charybdis Hobsons choice Sting in the tail With open arms Wash ones hand of Count ones chickens Bear out

Carry over Come off Fall back Figure out Learn to live with Set in Cover up Iron out To beggar description To bring to mind To call in question To cap it all to persist to another time or situation to acquit oneself to recede to solve or decipher to learn to adapt to something unpleasant or painful to begin to conceal a wrongdoing; to conceal evidence work out , resolve to defy description; to be unable to be described to cause you to think of someone or something to cause a feeling of doubt about something something that you say when you want to tell someone the worst event in a series of bad events that has happened to you to restrain someone; to reduce or put an end to someone's privileges. to do something that inevitably commits one to follow a certain course of action. to judge the mood or views of go against to resume an endeavour after an apparently final defeat. made or done as a last desperate attempt or effort in the face of opposition a big meal that provides your body with all the different types of food it needs to stay healthy to reveal something to the public let loose, cause an uproar, run wild etc any private group of men who make decisions to pay for something to do something that establishes a standard sometimes; occasionally to get all the attention and praise at an event or performance one's intelligence a prejudiced view an insult that is disguised as a compliment. an interest or concern that occupies a large part of someone's time and effort a person who can always be depended on to provide support and encouragement, especially in times of trouble to precede someone who has the same goal; to accomplish something before someone else does have an intuition to depend on something for success or continued existence a small, unpleasant matter that spoils something very careful with money; mean fly into a rage The confidence gained in remedial classes carried over into the children's regular school work. She is sure to come off badly if challenged to explain. The waves fell back. Can you figure out this puzzle? Finally the doctor told Marion that she was going to have to learn to live with her arthritis. If the wound is not treated, infection may set in. They tried to cover the crime up, but the single footprint gave them away. The two sides need to keep talking until they iron out their differences. The house was a horrible mess. The place beggared description. Something about his face brings to mind an old friend of mine. The report's findings call into question the safety and effectiveness of all such drugs. He spilled red wine on the carpet, insulted my mother, and, to cap it all, he broke my favourite vase. You had better learn to get home on time, or I will clip your wings. Find another job before you cross the Rubicon and resign from this one. The politician was able to feel the pulse of the grass-roots voters. This action flies in the face of the agreement Napoleon rose like a phoenix from its ashes from Elba and almost clinched a victory at the Battle of Waterloo. Even the last ditch attempts could not avert the civil war. Most of these supermodels don't look like they've had a square meal in their life. Just let me know when we can go public with this press release. My imagination was running riot, thinking of all the ways that I could spend the money. The back room boys picked the last presidential candidate. My boss took me out for lunch and the company footed the bill. For many years this company has set the pace in the communications industry. At times, I wish I had never come here. All the singers were good, but 16-year-old Karine stole the show. It's an entertaining film but it doesn't exactly stimulate the old grey matter. Soldiers are notorious for keeping a jaundiced eye for civilians. She said she liked my hair, but it turned out to be a left-handed compliment when she asked how long I'd been dyeing it. Although a successful entrepreneur, hunting was Jack's ruling passion. Jack was a tower of strength during the time that his father was unemployed.
To clip one's wings To cross the Rubicon To feel the pulse To fly in the face of To rise like a phoenix from its ashes The last ditch A square meal Go public Run riot The back room boys Foot the bill Set the pace At times Steal the show Grey matter A jaundiced eye A left-handed compliment The ruling passion Tower of strength
Steal a march on someone In one's bones Hang in the balance Fly in the ointment Close-fisted Blow one's top
Our competitor stole a march on us and got the big contract. Some sixth sense was telling him that something was amiss, and he felt it in his bones that hed better investigate. With thousands of jobs hanging in the balance, there's a lot of competition to attract new factories. We enjoyed the play, but the fly in the ointment was not being able to find my hat afterwards. Ever increasing prices of market goods have forced even the impoverished to be close-fisted. If she calls about this one more time I'm going to blow my top.

Find one's feet Call it a night Tip of the iceberg Below par From pillar to post Hang up one's hat Turn someone in Turn someone on Turn someone off The teeming meanings To kick the bucket To push to the walls To be at daggers drawn To throw down the gauntlet To be a Greek To stand on ceremony From the horses mouth To carry the cross Bolt from the blue Put your foot down Worth your salt Down the drain (calling)All cars in a nutshell Give me five to grow in confidence in a new situation as one gains experience. If you ask for help when you need it, you will soon find your feet.
to end what one is doing at night and go [home] to Guest after guest called it a night, and at last we were alone. bed only the part of something that can be easily observed, but not the rest of it, which is hidden not as good as average or normal. from one place to a series of other places to leave your job for ever to hand someone in to police to attack or oppose someone or something, especially the person or group in charge. to dull someone's interest in someone or something. numerous meanings to die to force someone into a position where there is only one choice to make ready to fight or argue to offer or send a challenge beyond one's comprehension to hold rigidly to protocol or formal manners from an authoritative or dependable source carry one own's burdens, problems a sudden surprise to assert something strongly to be effective and efficient; deserving of one's pay. wasted or lost a desperate plea for help to everyone in a few words; concisely something that you say when you want someone to hit your open hand with theirs, in order to greet them or to show how pleased you are lie, exaggerate or make an unwarranted assumption to shut out from social intercourse informal enjoyment or pleasure an embarrassing secret a very confused situation to upset someone unexpectedly and severely correct to the last detail, especially being in or following the exact words strange or very different lacking good mental judgement keep in reserve, store, save to cheat someone of money to be the person in charge in a marriage or family to stop something from increasing The other workers sent him to Coventry for not supporting the strike. Life isn't all beer and skittles. If you want to be a successful politician, you can't afford to have too many skeletons in your cupboard. As he dug deeper into the bibliography of the book, he discovered it to be just a mare's nest. Seeing an accident on the road always throws me for a loop. She was letter-perfect in her part as Juliet. Even though many people thought he was off the wall, they also thought he had very interesting ideas. She's clearly an idiot, and even a five year old should be able to tell she's out to lunch. It's not easy paying a mortgage, raising a young child, and salting away enough money for your retirement. Some people say the company took them to the cleaners by charging double for some services. She has the best-paid job and she also wears the pants in the family. Diplomats hope to put a lid on rising tensions between the two countries. Just give me the facts in a nutshell. Hi there little buddy, give me five! The problems that you see here now are just the tip of the iceberg. His work is below par, and he is paid too much money. My father was in the army, and we moved from pillar to post year after year. When I stop enjoying my work, that'll be the time to hang up my hat. Tell me the truth about the robbery or I will turn you in! I never thought that my own dog would turn on me! The boring teacher turned me off to the subject. The teaming meanings of artificial intelligence shows the diversity of this field. After a week in ICU, Jack finally kicked the bucket. There was little else I could do. They pushed me to the wall. Local residents are at daggers drawn with the council over rubbish collection. Frowning at Bob is the same as throwing down the gauntlet. He loves to get into a fight about something. The speaker's gibberish was a Greek to me. We are very informal around here. Hardly anyone stands on ceremony. This comes straight from the horse's mouth, so it has to be believed. Parents keep carrying their crosses while their children hardly get a hint. Joe's return to Springfield was a bolt from the blue. The boss put her foot down and refused to accept any more changes to the plan. We decided that you are worth your salt, and you can stay on as office clerk. I'm scared I'm going to be out of a job, and my 12 years of experience will be down the drain.
To draw the long bow To send a person to Coventry Beer and skittles A skeleton in the cupboard To discover a mare's nest Throw someone for a loop Letter-perfect Off the wall Out to lunch Salt something away Take someone to the cleaners Wear the pants in the family To put the lid on

Flavour of the mouth Zero hour Gloom and doom To pig out Bag people Compassion fatigue suddenly but temporarily popular critical time, esp at the commencement of an action the feeling that a situation is bad and is not likely to improve to eat a lot homeless people the inability to react sympathetically to a crisis, disaster, etc because of overexposure to previous crises, disasters, etc to speak unreservedly defined, fixed, and invariable survive a crisis, live through tough times to compromise with someone where the difficulty or trouble lies This rap artist is pop music's current flavour of the month. The mission was aborted at zero hours. There's been so much gloom and doom here, I think we should try to provide a smile. Our kids dream of staying up late and pigging out on junk food. I really miss having the bag people on every other block. A few months into war , field doctors become highly susceptible to compassion fatigue. Not to mince matters, I feel he should resign. There are no hard and fast rules in our local wrestling matches. Pat lost his job and I had surgery, but we weathered the storm. I really want this relationship, Simon, and I'm prepared to work at it but you have to meet me halfway. Johnny thinks the job is easy, but he will find out where the shoe pinches when he tries it.
No to mince matters Hard and fast Weather the storm Meet halfway Where the shoe pinches Make for Yeoman's service Discretion is the better part of valour Out of the wood A casting vote Look down upon Iconoclast Twiddle with Vamp up Whittle away Winkle out Give someone the bums rush Loom large Besetting sin To hang fire Take to task Take over Take off Take ill Take for Take after To eat one's words Dog in the manger A close shave A Freudian Slip A Gordian Knot A cog in the machine
have or cause to have a particular effect; also, help That letter of yours will make for hard feelings in the family. promote or further exceptionally good, useful, or loyal service or assistance it is better to be careful and think before you act than it is to be brave and take risks past a critical phase; out of the unknown the deciding vote cast by the presiding officer to resolve a tie to consider someone or something as not important or of value Allama Iqbal's yeoman's service for Urdu poetry is still unsurpassed. She decided not to voice her opposition to the Chairman's remarks. Perhaps discretion was the better part of valour. When the patient got out of the woods, everyone relaxed. The speaker used his casting vote in the favour of bill. A lot of people look down upon homeless people.
one who attacks and seeks to overthrow traditional The actions of the people during the fall of Communism were iconoclastic. or popular ideas or institutions. to play with something make up, cook up, fabricate etc cut away in small pieces force from a place or position the action of getting rid of someone who is not wanted to be of great importance, esp when referring to upcoming problem or threat a fault to which someone is especially prone, a characteristic weakness to hesitate, to hold back as if in suspense. to scold or reprimand someone to assume control to remove, to release to become sick to regard as to follow as an example or resemble in appearance, temperament, or character. to retract what one has said One who prevents others from enjoying what one has no use for oneself. A narrow escape; a close call A verbal mistake that is thought to reveal a repressed belief, thought, or emotion An exceedingly complicated problem or deadlock one part of a large system or organization It would have been good to settle the matter now, but I think we should hang fire until the general situation becomes clearer. The teacher took John to task for his bad behavior. She took over the job after he left. Take off your dirty shirt! I hope I don't take ill before final exams. Do you take me for a fool? Most of my children take after my husband, both in appearance and character. John was wrong about the election and had to eat his words. Don't be a dog in the manger and let your brother use the extra space in your cupboard. The thieves slipped the Police cordon by a close shave. Amma cried with horror when Henry fell from the horse. A Freudian Slip hinting at her feelings for him. The budget allocations became a Gordian Knot when the representatives couldn't reach an agreement. He was just a small cog in the large wheel of organised crime. The old horse was whittled away in the slaughterhouse. The committee winkled out the unqualified candidates The photographer was given the bum's rush by two policemen guarding the office. Eviction was looming large when the tenants could not pay their rent. Someone is twiddling with the stereo controls.

A sugar daddy A wealthy, usually older man who gives expensive Reputed as a sugar daddy, the candidate lost his bid to get elected. gifts to a young person in return for sexual favours or companionship One that discourages enjoyment or enthusiasm. Don't be a wet blanket and tell them about the theft. Let them enjoy the wedding today.
A wet blanket

Pairs meaning Sentences His political consciousness sprang from his upbringing. ----- He made a conscientious decision to speak out about injustice prevalent in his work place.
Consciousness an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of Conscientiousness yourself and your situation ----- Guided by or in accordance with the dictates of conscience; principled Ingenious Ingenuous Fantastic Fanatical Honourable Honorary Politician Statesman Grateful Gratified Imaginary Imaginative Negligent Negligible Placable Placeable Restive Restless Amiable Amicable Marked by inventive skill and imagination ----Lacking in cunning, guile, or worldliness; artless Wonderful or superb; remarkable ----- existing in fancy only
He was ingenious at making up new games for the children. ----- He seemed too ingenuous for a reporter. I have a fantastic social life. ----- The candidate's fantastical promises did not help to garner more votes.
possessing or characterized by high principles I believe he was an honourable man. ----- He was made an honorary member of the Golf Club. ----- given as an honour without the normal duties One who holds or seeks a political office ----- A political leader regarded as a disinterested promoter of the public good Appreciative of benefits received; thankful ----To please or satisfy Zardari ,an astute politician, is the president of Pakistan. ----- Jinnah was a true statesman who changed the course of Muslim history in the subcontinent. She was grateful to him for all his help. ----- I was gratified at the response to my letter.
existing in the imagination; unreal; illusory ----Lots of children have imaginary friends. ----- He is imaginative because he always is coming up Having a lively imagination, especially a creative with interesting ideas. imagination Characterized by or inclined to neglect, especially He responded with a negligent wave. ----- Managers are convinced that the strike will have a habitually ----- Not significant or important negligible effect. enough to be worth considering; trifling Easily calmed or pacified; tolerant ----- capable of being recognized Uneasily impatient under restriction, opposition, criticism, or delay ----- worried; anxious; uneasy Friendly and agreeable in disposition ----Characterized by or exhibiting friendliness or goodwill ( one is used for a person and the other for peaceful settlements or agreements) large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree ----- showing concern for the rights and feelings of others lasting for a markedly brief time ----- Of utmost importance; of outstanding significance or consequence characterized by or possessing virtue or moral excellence ----- being actually such in almost every respect an accepted level or standard, such as an average ----- a state of equality pleased or satisfied ----- showing a desire to comply or oblige the territory occupied by a nation ----- The agency or apparatus through which a governing individual or body functions and exercises authority. Outstanding, as in character or performance; distinguished ----- noticeable; easily seen less than in quantity or degree ----- below, esp if covered, protected, or obscured by Comfortably stout; corpulent ----- Pleasing and wholesome in appearance; attractive To put (someone else) into a compromising situation by deceit or trickery ----- to attack someone or something violently Palacable attitude of parents can potentially spoil their children. ----- A home with pets must have placeable signs at all entrances. The government has done nothing to ease export restrictions, and domestic manufacturers are growing restive ----- The atmosphere in the office was congenial, but after five years I began to grow restless. She had been surprised at how amiable and polite he had seemed. ----- The dispute was finally settled in a very amicable manner.
Considerable Considerate Momentary Momentous Virtuous Virtual Par At a par Complacent Complaisant State Government
We have already spent a considerable amount of money on repairs. ----- He stayed at home out of consideration for his mother. A pilot's momentary lapse in concentration can jeopardize the life of all the passengers. ----However much the president delayed the momentous decision to send in the troops, the time had arrived. The president is portrayed as a virtuous family man. ----- He was a virtual prisoner in his own home.
Their performance was way above par for an amateur production. ----- Some parts of Chicago are at par with New York City in crime. He had become complacent after years of success. ----- The woman was so complaisant that she was unable to deny a single request. The Government has insisted that confidence is needed before the economy can improve. ----Robust state security is indispensable to the sovereignty of any nation.
Eminent Prominent Below Beneath Portly Comely Set-up Set upon Shall Will Sink Drown Altar Alter
Your father was the most eminent of historians among his peers. ----- Lighthouses are still a prominent feature of the Scottish coast. Today the temperature is below 10 degree centigrade.. ----- The bed-sheet is beneath the blanket. The portly man was having difficulty climbing out of the small car. ----- She was a large, comely girl with a mass of dark brown hair. John isn't the one who started the fight. Somebody set up the poor guy. ----- The dogs set upon the bear and chased it up a tree. An average of 40 percent shall be deemed a pass at Honours level.
To descend to the bottom; submerge ----- to die or Kate laughed, and sank down again to her seat. ----- He drowned during a storm. kill by immersion in liquid the table in Christian churches where communion The bride and groom stood before the priest at the altar. ----- Little had altered in the village. is given ----- To change or make different; modify
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Apposite Opposite Confident Confidant Disease Decease Gate Gait Yoke Yolk Acculturate Acclimatize Career Carrier Cease Seize Layout Outlay Precede Proceed Facilitate Felicitate Outbreak Breakout Contemptible Contemptuous Rightful Righteous Immigrant Emigrant Superficial Superfluous President Precedent Strikingly appropriate and relevant ----Altogether different, as in nature, quality, or significance marked by assurance, as of success ----- one to whom secrets or private matters are disclosed. an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning ----- to die an opening in a wall or fence for entrance or exit ----- a particular way or manner of moving on foot Recent events have made his central theme even more apposite. ----- The effect of the medication was opposite to that intended. I am confident that everything will come out right in time. ----- You are her closest friend and confidant. She is suffering from kidney disease. ----- He had a twin sister called Phyllis who sadly deceased. The entrance to the rear lawn was also gated. ----- His clumsy gait was quite obvious.
an immense oppressive force or burden ----- the Fourteenth century Russia was under the yoke of the Tatars. ----- The child will only eat the yolk of yellow spherical part of an egg that is surrounded an egg she won't eat the white. by the albumen to assimilate the cultural traits of another group ----- to adapt (oneself), especially to environmental or climatic changes a chosen pursuit; a profession or occupation ----one that transports or conveys to put an end to; discontinue ----- to take possession of by force or at will an arrangement or a plan, especially the schematic arrangement of parts or areas ----- an expenditure of money, effort, etc. to come, exist, or occur before in time ----- to go forward or onward; continue to make easy or easier ----- to offer congratulations to a sudden eruption; an outburst ----- a forceful emergence from a restrictive condition or situation; an escape from jail worthy of contempt ----- felt contempt for having a just claim ----- just one who enters and settles in a new country ----one who leaves one's native country to settle in another on the surface only, shallow, not thorough ----extra, unnecessary, redundant An internee who fails to acculturate on job is not worth his salt. ----- It took him several months to become acclimatized to the heat. She is now concentrating on a career as a fashion designer. ----- Mosquitoes are carriers of malaria. The factory ceased production. ----- The admiral seized the abandoned enemy ships. The investor are still not satisfied with the layout of the new factory. ----- Disproportional outlays for the military have a history of proving fatal for the government. The new teacher always precedes her lecture with a funny anecdote. ----- We stopped for an hour to take rest and then proceeded to our destination. We should encourage political agreements which facilitate civilians' safety. ----- We must felicitate our children for their hard work. This outbreak of flu is no worse than normal. ----- A breakout was meticulously executed by some clever prisoners while the guards were asleep. Hellman thought McCarthy's methods contemptible. ----- Hellman was contemptuous of McCarthy. I am the rightful owner of this house though my cousin lives here now. ----- The people of England were filled with a righteous indignation. He immigrated to the United States from Russia. ----- He emigrated from Russia to the United States. Tom had indeed been shot, but the wound was superficial. ----- Andrew's attempt to repair the light bulb was superfluous, since the light bulb had already been repaired.
one appointed or elected to preside over an The White House says the president would veto the bill. ----- The President followed historical organized body of people, such as an assembly or precedent in forming the Cabinet. meeting ----- an act or instance that may be used as an example in dealing with subsequent similar instances having to do with judges, courts, or their functions ----- having or showing sound judgement; wise qualified or entitled to be chosen ----- difficult or impossible to read courteous regard; respect ----- the quality or condition of being unlike or dissimilar. outstanding, as in character or performance; distinguished ----- about to occur; impending an agreement to perform together an illegal, wrongful, or subversive act. ----- to make a plan, map, graph etc to refuse to pay attention to; disregard ----- to fail to care for or attend to properly to suspend proceedings to another time or place. ----- to put off or delay until a future time A judicial matter may take months for court to decide upon. ----- Through judicious use of persuasion, I convinced my family to move to London. He is eligible for promotion. ----- His handwriting is so Illegible that no one can read it. Why does Pakistan has to pay deference to America in his foreign policy? ----- Differences of opinions in theology will never subside. Allama Iqbal was a eminent poet of Urdu. ----- The black clouds meant that a storm was imminent. There seems to be a conspiracy of silence about police brutality. ----- The navigator plotted the course of the ship. Don't ignore me! ----- The house was in a terrible state of neglect. The court adjourned. ----- Don't postpone your application to graduate school or else it won't be considered.
Judicial Judicious Eligible Illegible Deference Difference Eminent Imminent Conspiracy Plot Ignore Neglect Adjourn Postpone Decay Spoil
to decline from a state of normality, excellence, The house had fallen into a serious state of decay and disrepair. ----- She deliberately spoiled my or prosperity; deteriorate. ----- to cause damage to dress. (something), in regard to its value, beauty, usefulness, etc
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Revolt Mutiny Uninterested Disinterested Opinion Judgement to attempt to overthrow the authority of the state; rebel ----- refusal to obey one's senior officers in the navy or other armed services not interested ----- impartial; unbiased Students were in revolt over administrative policies. ----- The sailors mutinied because they did not have enough food. He was uninterested in Jill's hobby. ----- A good referee should be disinterested.
a belief or conclusion held with confidence but As men grow older, their opinions, like their diseases, grow chronic. ----- She showed good not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof. judgement in saving her money ----- the capacity to assess situations or circumstances and draw sound conclusions; good sense up for discussion ----- to impress firmly; fix ineradicably the state of the atmosphere at a particular time and place ----- used to introduce alternative possibilities fitting, proper, or appropriate ----- any customary observance or practice a person who has become dependent on something, especially drug ----- a formal or authoritative proclamation to overcome by physical, mental, or moral force ----- to be of the same opinion; agree Her new offer is on the table. ----- Imagery of the war has branded itself into the national consciousness. Often, in freezing weather, the sodden roots can actually dislodge tiles. ----- We should find out whether the museum is open. It is not right to leave the party without saying goodbye. ----- The people were all very glad to be able to perform some of the proper funeral rites. He is addicted to alcohol. ----- What will be the future equivalent of nailing a new edict on a tree in the center of a village? I really believe I have finally conquered this disorder. ----- These are fine words with which we may readily concur.
Table Brand Weather Whether Right Rite Addict Edict Conquer Concur Cite Site Ardour Order Allusion Illusion Exceptional Exceptionable Virtual Virtuous
to quote as an authority or example ----- the place The lawyer cited various sources to prove the veracity of his client. ----- This is a good site to build a where a structure or group of structures was, is, hospital. or is to be located feelings of great intensity and warmth; fervour ----- feelings of great intensity and warmth; fervour an indirect reference to a person, event, or thing ----- false impression far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree ----- liable to objection or debate existing or resulting in essence or effect though not in actual fact, form, or name ----characterized by or possessing virtue or moral excellence; righteous; upright having or marked by an insatiable appetite for an activity or pursuit; greedy ----- conformity to fact or truth; accuracy or precision to arouse strong feeling in ----- to provoke and urge on an expression of praise, admiration, or congratulation. ----- something that completes, makes up a whole, or brings to perfection appealing to the general public; widely favoured or admired ----- the general public; the masses. to oppress or harass with ill-treatment ----- to initiate civil or criminal court action against. They were imbued with a revolutionary ardour. ----- The escalator is in good working order.
Without naming names, the candidate criticized the national leaders by allusion. ----- A pleasant illusion is better than harsh reality. He had an exceptional memory. ----- His evidence was rejected by court under exceptionable circumstances . Nationalization of the industry will ensue a virtual destruction of the economy. ----- He led a virtuous life.
Voracity Veracity Excite Incite Compliment Complement Popular Populace Persecute Prosecute Mitigate Alleviate Berth Birth Continual Continuous Appraise Apprise Cast Caste Canvas Canvass Expedient Expeditious
My brother's voracity for reading is unsurpassed in the family. ----- He was shocked to find his veracity being questioned. The proposal failed to excite our interest. ----- He incited his fellow citizens to take revenge. Extend my compliments to your parents. -----Roses in a silver bowl complement the handsome cherry table. The dictator was overthrown by a popular uprising. ----- A large portion of the populace sill lives under dire poverty. Early Muslims were persecuted for their beliefs. ----- The police have decided not to prosecute him.
to make or become less severe or harsh; moderate Quick and orderly response will mitigate the effects of flooding substantially. ----- A great deal can ----- to make an improvement by lessening be done to alleviate back pain. a bed on a ship or train; usually in tiers ----- the emergence and separation of offspring from the body of the mother. frequently repeated ----- without interruption; ceaseless to evaluate, especially in an official capacity ----to give notice to; inform to give or deposit ----- social status or position conferred by a system based on class an oil painting on canvas fabric ----- to examine carefully or discuss thoroughly; scrutinize inclined towards methods or means that are advantageous rather than fair or just ----- acting or done with speed and efficiency Golding booked a berth on the first boat he could. ----- She's just given birth to a baby girl.
By continual practice, she mastered Beethoven on piano. ----- The fire alarm made a continuous snarling whine. Many companies were prompted to appraise their recruitment policies. ----- Have the customers been fully apprised of the advantages? I will cast my vote for the younger candidate. ----- Most of these people are from the sociallydisadvantaged lower castes. He painted twenty canvases. ----- The evidence had been repeatedly canvassed in American courts. It might be expedient to keep this information to yourself. ----- The manager was very efficient and expeditious in the way he conducted business.
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Counsel Council Collision Collusion Advice ----- An assembly of persons called together for consultation, deliberation, or discussion The act or process of colliding; a crash or conflict. ----- A secret agreement between two or more parties for a fraudulent, illegal, or deceitful purpose. To have a great ambition or ultimate goal; desire strongly ----- To come to an end; terminate A ludicrous or extravagant act or gesture ----Belonging to, made in, or typical of an earlier period a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination ----- A skilled manual worker; a crafts-person An act, trait, or custom characterized by ignorance or crudity ----- Savage brutality or cruelty in actions or conduct Rule ----- A large mounted weapon that fires heavy projectiles A ceding or surrendering, as of territory to another country by treaty ----- a meeting devoted to a particular activity Of or relating to the material world; worldly ----lasting for a limited period Lacking the usual or appropriate covering or clothing ----- support or hold in a certain manner something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation ----- To bring about; cause state of disgrace or loss of self-respect ----- a disposition to be humble; modest To cause to flow in a stream ----- to study with great attention happening by accident or chance ----- involving or constituting a cause At the side of; next to ----- in addition to sanctioned by, recognized by, or derived from authority ----- intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner of, consisting of, or living in, a city or town ----Polite, refined, and often elegant in manner. A tender feeling toward another; fondness ----- a deliberate pretence or exaggerated display Mentally perceptive or alert; awake ----characterized by extreme care and great effort First in status or importance; principal or chief ----- The first public performance, as of a movie or play. Something that can be used for support or help ----- One that is turned or applied to for aid or security a movement upward ----- distinctive manner of oral expression the opportunity or right to see or approach someone ----- more than; over the act of signalling by a movement of the hand ----- to set aside or relinquish He'll give you good counsel on your problems. ----- The city council has voted almost unanimously in favour of the proposal. Their van was involved in a collision with a car. ----- He found no evidence of collusion between record companies and retailers.
Aspire Expire Antic Antique Artist Artisan Barbarism Barbarity Canon Cannon Cession Session Temporal Temporary Bare Bear Wreck Wreak Humiliation Humility Pour Pore Casual Causal Beside Besides Official Officious Urban Urbane Affection Affectation Conscious Conscientious Premier Premire Resource Recourse Ascent Accent Access Excess Wave Waive Flatter Flutter Verbal Verbose
He aspired to the position of president. ----- My membership in the club has expired. We eagerly looked forward to his virtuoso playing with the Old Rope String Band and the crazy onstage antics. ----- Their aim is to break taboos and change antique laws. You are an artist in the kitchen. ----- Most of our products are hand made by artisans, using local organic ingredients when possible. There was a time when paganism meant barbarism and Christianity meant civilization. ----- Of course, war itself is a great barbarity, and all pacifists are bent upon its extermination. These measures offended all the accepted canons of political economy. ----- The rebels are using anti-aircraft guns, light cannon and heavy machine guns. Opium wars saw the cession of Hong Kong and Kowloon to United Kingdom. ----- Ten players have failed drug tests following a training session. Clergy should not be pre-occupied with temporal matters. ----- She was working as a temporary teacher at the school. She seemed unaware that she was bare. ----- The ice was not thick enough to bear the weight of marching men. His life has been wrecked by the tragedy. ----- Violent storms wreaked havoc on the coast. She faced the humiliation of discussing her husband's affair. ----- Despite his powerful position in the government, he was still a man of great humility. She poured the milk into a bowl. ----- He pored over the documents for several hours. It was just a casual meeting. ----- Causal relationship between scarcity and higher prices is a universal phenomenon. On the table beside an empty plate was a pile of books. ----- I think she has many good qualities besides being beautiful. An official announcement is expected later today. ----- An officious little security guard approached us. Urban life can get extremely hectic at times. ----- In conversation, he was suave and urbane. She is very affectionate towards her mother. ----- He writes well, without fuss or affectation. The patient remained fully conscious after the local anaesthetic was administered. ----- She is generally very conscientious about her work. Swat is the premier tourist destination of Pakistan. ----- Titanic was premired in almost all of the world simultaneously. The local library is a valuable resource. ----- The public believes its only recourse is to take to the streets. He pressed the button and the elevator began its slow ascent. ----- Even after living a decade in England, he still couldn't master English accent. She asked for divorce and free access to her children. ----- The health club has a membership in excess of five thousand. The protesters were waving banners and shouting. ----- He plead guilty to the charges and waived his right to appeal.
praise somewhat dishonestly ----- To wave or flap I knew he was just flattering me. ----- It was silent except for the flags fluttering in the background. rapidly in an irregular manner Expressed in spoken rather than written words; oral ----- Using or containing a great and usually an excessive number of words We have a verbal agreement with our suppliers. When drunk, he becomes pompous and verbose.
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Enviable Envious Fair Fare Feet Feat Conduct Character Differ Defer Deface Efface Custom Habit Choice Preference Accident Incident Prescribe Proscribe Peculiar Particular Rigorous Vigorous Disclosure Exposure Willing Wilful Imperious Imperial Ordinance Ordnance Medal Meddle So desirable as to arouse envy ----- showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages Being in accordance with relative merit or significance ----- to get along Plural of foot ----- an impressive act or achievement To behave or manage ----- the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions To be of a different opinion; disagree ----- To put off; postpone to spoil the appearance of ----- to rub out; to remove A practice followed by people of a particular group or region ----- done regularly Enviable lifestyles of celebrities are often presented as holy grails to the masses without any moralistic considerations whatsoever. ----- I think she is envious of your success. She wanted to receive her fair share of the proceeds. ----- How are you faring with your project? He fell in the river when the plank under his feet broke. ----- Building the pyramids was a brilliant feat of engineering. She conducted herself stoically in her time of grief. ----- There is a side to his character which you haven't seen yet. The critic differed with the author on several facts. ----- Customers often defer payment for as long as possible The statue had been defaced with red paint. ----- You must try to efface the event from your memory. The custom of lighting the Olympic flame goes back centuries. ----- He took his habitual walk before bed.
a supply from which to select ----- grant of favour The car is available in a choice of colours. ----- Candidates with the right qualifications should be or advantage to one over another given preference. an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury ----- an event or happening to recommend or order the use of ----- To prohibit; forbid strange or unusual; odd ----- unique or specific to a person or thing or category characterized by or proceeding from rigour; harsh, strict, or severe ----- strong and active physically or mentally the speech act of making something evident ----the state of being vulnerable or exposed Disposed or inclined; prepared ----- intentional; done by design She was involved in a serious car accident last week. ----- There was a strange incident in the supermarket today. Our doctor prescribed antibiotics for her throat infection. ----- They are proscribed by federal law from owning guns. He has a very peculiar sense of humour. ----- What particular aspects of the job are you interested in? Special military forces are notorious for their rigorous training. ----- He was a vigorous, lively boy.
The disclosure of his marriage proposal was badly-timed. ----- Exposure to lead is known to damage the brains of young children. I am willing to overlook your small mistakes. ----- Wilful neglect of the environment has reduced once huge forest tracts to barren lands.
proud, behaving as if expecting to be obeyed ----- She gave him a witheringly imperious look. ----- The imperial palace in Tokyo was spared from of or relating to an empire, emperor, or empress bombardment by the Allies in the Great War an authoritative regulation, decree, law, or practice ----- Military materiel, such as weapons, ammunition, combat vehicles, and equipment a small flat piece of metal bearing an inscription or image, given as an award or commemoration of some outstanding action, event, etc ----- To intrude into other people's affairs or business; interfere tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears ----- complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost in an opposing direction ----- having a dislike for to cut out or shape with an axe, sword etc ----- a shade of a colour resembling or characteristic of a phantom ----shockingly repellent; inspiring horror Behaving disobediently or mischievously ----highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious a remark expressing careful consideration ----conformity with law or custom or practice etc to denote or connote; signify; represent ----Bearing or manner, especially as it reveals an inner state of mind produced or growing in extreme abundance ----Fond of or given to luxury bring about abruptly ----- falling sharply to disgrace or make contemptible ----- to attack the reputation etc of Because of fiscal problems, however, the city never enforced the controversial ordinance. ----- The logistics of ensuring that the ordnance reach the front line was complicated but crucial to the progress of the war. He was awarded a medal for bravery in the war. ----- Do scientists have a right to meddle in these matters?
Maize Maze Adverse Averse Hew Hue Ghostly Ghastly Naughty Knotty Observation Observance Mean Mien Luxuriant Luxurious Precipitate Precipitous Degrade Denigrate
Floods destroyed almost all the maize fields in the region. ----- I'm lost in a maze of rules and regulations. The decision would have no adverse effect on the investigation. ----- Investors who are averse to taking risks fail to take full advantage of the opportunities He hewed a path through the forest. ----- His backyard was littered with flowers of many hues. The moon shed a ghostly light on the fields. ----- The doctors tried very hard but the ghastly wounds of the patient proved fatal. You naughty boy, you gave me such a fright. ----- The new management team faces some knotty problems. This book contains observations about the nature of addiction. ----- Councils should ensure strict observance of laws. The red signal means that you can shoot. ----- He was a Vietnam veteran with a haunted mien.
wide spreading branches and luxuriant foliage, ----- She had come to enjoy this luxurious lifestyle. The killings in the city have precipitated the worst crisis yet. ----- The stock market's precipitous drop destroyed the investors' confidence. He felt degraded by having to ask for money. ----- I'm not trying to denigrate her achievement.
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Amoral Immoral Euphemistic Euphuistic Affluence Effluence Loath Loathe Moat Mote Salutary Salubrious Punctual Punctilious Deprecate Depreciate Distinct Distinctive Venal Venial Simulation Dissimulation Not admitting of moral distinctions or judgements; neither moral nor immoral ----transgressing accepted moral rules; corrupt substituting a mild term for a harsher or distasteful one ----- any artificial, high-flown style of speech or writing abundant wealth ----- the process of flowing out Unwilling or reluctant; disinclined ----- to feel strong hatred or disgust for The film was violent and amoral. ----- Drug dealing is the most immoral and evil of all human activities. Euphemistic terms of 'collateral damage' and 'terrorist threat' cannot be used any more to hide the on going genocide of Palestinians by the Israelis. ----- Euphuistic prose of colonial administrators widened the gap between them and their indigenous subjects. The postwar era was one of new affluence for the working class. ----- The tremendous effluence of the river capsized the small boat. She is loath to give up her hard-earned liberty. ----- The two men loathe each other.
ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with A moat separates the animals in the zoo from the spectators. ----- Dust motes swirled in the sunlight. water ----- A very small particle; a speck Effecting or designed to effect an improvement; remedial ----- Conducive or favourable to health or well-being. arriving etc on time; not late ----- marked by precise accordance with details Disapprove of; object against ----- to reduce or decline in value or price unmistakable, plain, clearly perceptible ----- of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing easily bribed or corrupted ----- easily excused or forgiven the act of imitating the behaviour of some situation or some process by means of something suitably analogous ----- To conceal one's true feelings or intentions. It was a new and salutary experience to be in the minority. ----- After getting the new job in London, it took him some time to adjust to the less salubrious environment. Please be punctual for your appointment. ----- He was punctilious about being ready exactly on time. He deprecated this unseemly behaviour. ----- The demand for foreign currency depreciates the real value of local currencies. There was a distinct change in her attitude. ----- Jerusalem has a distinctive Middle East flavour to it. Human Development index is the lowest in mostly the countries marred with venal and totally corrupt politicians. ----- If he had faults, they were venial ones. Investigators established after the plane crash that the pilot had not spent the required amount of hours training in the computer simulation of in-flight emergencies. ----- The more through one's dissimulation, the more successful he can be as a spy.
Trifling Trivial Invade Attack march aggressively into another's territory by Britain was twice invaded by the Romans. ----- He attacked me with a knife. military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation ----- to make a sudden, violent attempt to hurt or damage is the desire for something that someone else has, My envy of your success has made me bitter. ----- The favoured treatment of the daughter created or a feeling of ill will over another person's jealousy in the son. advantages in general ----- it is a resentful suspicion that someone else has what rightfully belongs to the jealous person Happily; gladly ----- make believe with the intent to deceive Any of various hand tools, typically having a threaded shank and cross handle, used for boring holes in wood or ice ----- To be a sign or omen she would fain be dead ----- He feigned that he was ill Use an auger to dig the hole for the new fence post. ----- A smooth dress rehearsal augured well for the play.
Envy Jealousy
Fain Feign Auger Augur Respectfully Respectively Illusion Delusion Hoard Horde Brooch Broad Demesne Demean Aviary Apiary
Showing or marked by proper respect ----- Singly Treating old people respectfully shows a good upbringing. ----- He gave Janet and John a cake and a in the order designated or mentioned chocolate respectively. An erroneous perception of reality ----- a mistaken or unfounded opinion or idea to store up or keep large quantities of (something), often in secret ----- A large group or crowd; a swarm A relatively large decorative pin or clasp. ----general; not detailed Floor-to-ceiling windows give the illusion of extra space. ----- I was under the delusion that he intended to marry me. They've begun to hoard food and gasoline. ----- A horde of people was screaming for tickets.
She wore a brooch on the collar of her dress. ----- We discussed the plans in broad outline.
A large enclosure for holding birds in confinement ----- A place where bees and beehives are kept, especially a place where bees are raised for their honey. to take great delight in something ----- to make known a mark used by an author or editor to indicate where something is to be inserted into a text ----the unit of measurement for the proportion of gold in an alloy; 18-karat gold is 75% gold; 24karat gold is pure gold
There an aviary around the corner with parrots, macaws and peacocks. ----- Her apiary was abandoned when the queen bee died.
Revel Reveal Caret Carat
She revelled in her unaccustomed leisure. ----- She has refused to reveal her daughter's whereabouts. Instead of cutting the whole sentence, use carets to indicate any alterations or additions. ----- She got an eighteen-carat gold ring on her birthday from her father.
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Avenge Revenge Practical Practicable to take revenge for a wrong on behalf of someone He spent five years avenging his daughter's death. ----- The man told the manager he would take else ----- action taken in return for an injury or revenge on the company for dismissing him. offence It refers to a person, idea, project, etc., as being more concerned with or relevant to practice than theory ----- it refers to a project or idea as being capable of being done or put into effect block passage through ----- supernatural practices, ceremonies etc farther should be reserved for physical distance and further for non-physical, metaphorical advancement in the sense to be unlike, distinguishable," differ is followed by from. If the writer means to show disagreement or a difference of opinion, differ is followed by with The idea had no practical application. ----- The plan was expensive, yet practicable.
Occlude Occult Farther Further Differ from Differ with
The wad of paper occluded the toilet. ----- He has made a study of witches, magic and the occult. If you are planning to drive any farther than Mardan in winter, you'd better carry chains. ----- We won't be able to answer these questions until we are further along in our research My home computer differs from the one I use at work; mine is a PC, and the one I use at work is a Mac. ----- I differ with my colleague about computers: I think my Mac is better than his PC.
Deduce Imply Compare Contrast Bad Badly Ambiguous Ambivalent Altogether All together Ladylike Ladyship Allusive Elusive Yew Eue Functional Dysfunctional Jewry Jury Fallow Fellow Boy Buoy All Awl Dual Duel Briefing Debriefing Loose Lose Atheist agnostic
to work out from facts one knows or guesses ----- She hoped he hadn't deduced the reason for her visit. ----- Are you implying that I had something to to suggest or hint without actually stating do with this? examine and note the similarities or differences of ----- to show marked difference from Not good ----- poorly having more than one possible meaning ----uncertain or unable to decide about what course to follow Commentators compared his work to that of James Joyce. ----- His words contrast with his actions. Divorce is bad for children. ----- I was angry because I played so badly. His remarks clarify an ambiguous statement given earlier this week. ----- He maintained an ambivalent attitude to religion throughout his life.
Completely; entirely ----- It indicate that the When he first saw the examination questions, he was altogether baffled. ----- The wedding guests members of a group perform or undergo an action were gathered all together in the garden. collectively befitting a woman of good breeding ----- a title used to address any peeress except a duchess She crossed the room with quick, ladylike steps. ----- We are honoured to welcome your Ladyship here tonight.
Containing or characterized by indirect references The book's allusive title, Bound Upon a Wheel of Fire, is from a line in Shakespeare's King Lear. ----- difficult to catch ----- I had no luck in tracking down this elusive man. a type of evergreen tree with dark leaves and red berries ----capable of functioning; working ----- showing faulty adaptation Jews collectively ----- a group of people legally selected to hear a case and to decide what are the facts cultivated land that is not seeded for one or more growing seasons ----- a man or boy a male child; lad; youth ----- A float moored in water to mark a location, warn of danger, or indicate a navigational channel. Being or representing the entire or total number, amount, or quantity ----- A pointed tool for making holes, as in wood or leather double; twofold; made up of two ----- a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people a meeting at which detailed information or instructions are given ----- formal systematic questioning There is little sound except for the breeze stirring in the churchyard yew trees. ----We have fully functional smoke alarms on all staircases. ----- The craftsman is likely to seem dysfunctional in a culture of innovation and change. Dr. Lisa is an expert of Latin American Jewry. ----- The verdict of the jury was that the prisoner was guilty of the crime. The fields lay fallow. ----- He's quite a nice fellow but I don't like him. She has three girls and one boy. ----- We released the buoy and drifted back on the tide.
All the windows are open. ----- She used an awl to punch holes in my brand new sofa.
The driving instructor's car has dual controls. ----- He killed a man in a duel.
They're holding a press briefing tomorrow. ----- The pilots were thoroughly debriefed after every mission.
free or released from confinement or restraint A page came loose and floated onto the tiles. ----- He's always losing his car keys. ----- To be unsuccessful in retaining possession of One who disbelieves or denies the existence of God or gods ----- One who is sceptical about the existence of God but does not profess true atheism She is an ex-nun who is now an atheist. ----- She grew up in an agnostic household.
Conscious Conscience
Mentally perceptive or alert; awake ----- The The patient remained fully conscious after the local anaesthetic was administered. ----- She was awareness of a moral or ethical aspect to one's suffering terrible pangs of conscience about what she had done. conduct together with the urge to prefer right over wrong a line of people or vehicles waiting for something A queue of more than sixty people snaked its way down the pavement. ----- He took this as his cue ----- a stimulus that provides information about to leave. what to do
Queue Cue
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Veil Vale a piece of thin cloth worn over the face or head to Some women wear veils for religious reasons, to prevent strangers from seeing their faces. ----- The hide, cover, or protect it ----- a long depression in small vale sheltering under mist-shrouded hills was reminiscent of paradise on earth. the surface of the land that usually contains a river an established line of travel or access ----- an overwhelming defeat a (small book containing a) record of daily happenings ----- a shop supplying milk, butter, cheese etc Owed ----- tiny drops of moisture coming from the air as it cools, especially at night They would go out on his route and check him. ----- The Norman army routed the English opposition. The explorer kept a diary of his adventures. ----- We bought milk at the dairy.
Route Rout Diary Dairy Due Dew Corps Corpse Ballot Ballet
I think I'm still due some pay. ----- The grass is wet with early-morning dew.
a division of an army ----- a dead body, especially He has been commissioned in the Army Medical Corps ----- The victim's corpse was pulled out of of a human being the river. a method of voting in secret by marking a paper and putting it into a box ----- a theatrical performance of dancing with set steps and mime, often telling a story not making very much, or any, noise ----- to the greatest extent; completely or absolutely to make suitable to or fit for a specific use or situation ----- to take into one's family through legal means and raise as one's own child. ----highly skilled declared but not proved ----- a defendant in a criminal proceeding ----- believed likely to be able to support ----- past participle of bear ----- Brought into existence; created The result of the ballot will not be known for two weeks. ----- Swan Lake is my favourite ballet.
Quiet Quite Adapt Adopt Adept Alleged Accused Suspected Bear Borne Born Raise Rise Raze Smell Stink Scent Least Less Lest Their There Theyre Capital Capitol Assay Essay Envelop Envelope Decree Degree Desolate Dissolute Species Specie Tortuous Torturous Wet Whet
It's very quiet out in the country. ----- It is quite clear that we were firing in self defence. Things will be different and we will have to adapt. ----- There are hundreds of people desperate to adopt a child. ----- He's very adept at keeping his balance on a rope.
He appeared in court for the alleged murder of his employer. ----- The accused is alleged to be a member of a right-wing gang. ----- The suspected murderer was kept under surveillance. The ice was not thick enough to bear the weight of marching men. ----- The weight was much more than what could be borne by a lone man. ----- A new nation was born with the revolution.
Collect funds ----- increase in value or to a higher The president raised several million dollars for his college. ----- The value of our house rose sharply point ----- tear down so as to make flat with the last year. ----- The enemy razed the fortifications of the occupied town. ground the sense or power of being aware of things through one's nose ----- to have a very bad smell ----- any property detected by the olfactory system My sister never had a good sense of smell. ----- We all stank and nobody minded. ----- She could smell the scent of her mother's lacquer.
One that is the lowest or smallest in importance, The dinner menu is the least of my worries tonight. ----- You should smoke less if you want to rank, magnitude, or degree ----- not as much or to remain healthy. ----- I was afraid to open the door lest he should follow me. a smaller extent ----- For fear that of or belonging to them ----- that place ----- they are money (for investment etc) ----- A building or complex of buildings in which a state legislature meets to test, analyse, or evaluate ----- a written composition; a piece of written prose To enclose or encase completely with or as if with a covering ----- a thin, flat wrapper or cover, especially for a letter to order, command or decide ----- (an) amount or extent uninhabited; deserted ----- unrestrained by convention or morality A fundamental category of taxonomic classification ----- In a similar manner; in kind twisted or winding ----- extremely painful containing, soaked in, or covered with, water or another liquid ----- make keen or more acute He gave them their coats. ----- Leave the coat in the corner there. They're preparing for a meal.
The company is having difficulties in raising capital. ----- A meeting to draft a new constitution is under way in the capitol. She sat down and assayed me with her large brown eyes. ----- The examination consists of four essays. The thick black cloud of smoke that enveloped the area. ----- he opened the envelope and withdrew a typed note. The court decreed that he should pay the fine in full. ----- The degree of skill varies considerably from person to person. The desolate lands of past nations have turned into deserts. ----- She regretted her dissolute life. There are several species of Zebra. ----- When Harry blocked John's driveway with his trash, John parked his car in Harry's driveway and repaid the offence in specie. The tortuous track in the race was difficult for even the most experienced drivers to master. ----- The torturous interrogation of the detainees has been termed illegal by international law. We got soaking wet when it began to rain. ----- The delicious aroma of the curry whetted our appetites.
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Word Clear Face Energy Meaning easy to see, hear or understand ----- to make or become free from obstacles opposite to ----- to turn, stand etc in the direction of the ability to act, or the habit of acting, strongly and vigorously ----- any source of usable power worth, importance or usefulness ----- to suggest a suitable price for to form or construct from parts ----- to increase a person who rules or commands ----measuring stick Sentence 1 The details on that photograph are very clear. The hotel is facing the church. He has amazing energy for his age. Sentence 2 He cleared the path of debris. She faced him across the desk. Oil shortages have brought an energy crisis.
Value Build Ruler Point Wear Glasses Vessel Stage Spirit
His special knowledge was of great value This painting has been valued at $50,000. during the war People don't build houses with mud bricks any more. He was an indecisive ruler. The traffic begins to build up around five o'clock. It will be much more appropriate for you to take these measurements with a ruler. He pointed the gun at her. She wore an angry expression. We need some glasses of water here.
a particular matter for consideration or You've missed the point. action ----- to aim in a particular direction to be dressed in or carry on ----- to have or show A pair of lenses mounted in a light frame ----- plural of glass a container, usually for liquid ----- a ship to prepare and produce ----- a period or step in the development of something a principle or emotion which makes someone act ----- a person's mood She wore a white dress. He can hardly see without his glasses.
An English fishing vessel has capsized of Pour me some milk from that vessel. the shore This play was first staged in 1928. The spirit of kindness seems to be lacking in the world nowadays. The plan is in its early stages. This news may raise his spirits.
Word Munificent Rapacious Jeopardize Fatuous Edify Esoteric Impasse Incongruous Docile Repercussions Agrarian Feedback Output
Meaning very generous excessively greedy and grasping; devouring or craving food in great quantities; living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey put at risk; pose a threat to; present a danger to devoid of intelligence to improve the mind or morals of; make understand confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed;easily handled or managed; ready and willing to be taught Consequences; backlash relating to rural matters response to an inquiry or experiment; the process in which part of the output of a system is returned to its input in order to regulate its further output production of a certain amount; what is produced in a given time period; the quantity of something (as a commodity) that is created (usually within a given period of time); final product; the things produced; signal that comes out of an electronic system; to create or manufacture a specific amount longing for something past someone who loves (and usually collects) books marked by rash extravagance; very generous;recklessly wasteful; a recklessly extravagant consumer a component of production; something that goes into the production of output; any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action; signal going into an electronic system; enter (data or a program) into a computer of or relating to antiques or antiquities; of or relating to persons who study or deal in antiques or antiquities; an expert or collector of antiquities an instance of boastful talk; show off
Nostalgia Bibliophile Prodigal Input
Antiquarian Brag
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Find words similar in meaning. Moratorium a) large tomb b) waiting period c) security for debt d) funeral house Tentative a) expedient b) nominal c) provisional Prolific a) skilful b) fruitful c) wordy d) spread out Demographic: relating the study of a) government b) demons c) communications d) population Apolitical a) conservative b) rude c) non-political d) radical Foible a) witty retort b) petty lie c) personal weakness Decorum a) style of decoration b) innocence c) social conformity d) modestly Recapitulate a) to surrender b) be indecisive c) summarise d) retract Clear away a) clean b) empty c) remove d) finish Perturb a) to upset b) to cause doubt c) to burden d) to test Reprisal a) surprise b) award c) revision d) retaliation Baklava a) stringed instrument b) dessert c) whining dance d) gratuity Torpor a) fever b) lethargy c) taciturn d) torrid Veld a) Arctic wasteland b) European plains c) South African grassland d) Deep valley Bi-Partisan a) narrow minded b) progressive c) representing two parties d) divided Sonar Apparatus to a) detect something in the air b) locate objects under water c) measure rain d) anticipate earthquake Plenary a) timely b) combined c) florid d) full Premise a) assumption b) outline c) commitment Touch stone a) goal post b) worry bead c) magic Jewel d) standard or Criterion Hypothetical a) philosophical b) truce c) assumed d) volatile Break down a) collapse b) enter c) cut off d) begin Wry a) twisted b) sad c) witty d) suffering Viable a) wavering b) divided c) capable of living d) fading Ionic a) Indian stone monument b) Greek architecture c) Roman Sculpture d) Mediterranean Sea Touchstone a) criterion b) gold c) character d) characteristics Cajun a) French-Canadian descendant b) American Indian c) Native of the Everglades d) Early inhabitant of the Bahamas Islands Fetter a) rot b) to restrain c) make better d) enable to fly Unequivocal a) careless b) unmistakable c) variable d) Incomparable Progeny a) a genius b) off springs c) ancestors d) growth Entourage a) decorators b) tourist c) attendant d) adversaries Sacrosanct a) peaceful b) sacred c) mundane d) painful Sheepish a) embarrassed b) conforming c) cowardly d) unfortunate Data a) ideas, b) belief c) point of origin d) information Keep up a) restrain b) control c) continue d) maintain Ferret a) to search b) to trap c) to hide d) to flee Resurgent a) revolutionary b) fertile c) rising again d) fading Cicerone a) teacher b) literary classic c) chaperone d) guide Sequester a) eliminate b) finalize c) sedate d) isolate Loggia (a) pathway (b) marsh (c) gallery (d) carriage Covenant a) prayer b) debate c) garden d) agreement Empirical a) Relay on theory b) based on experience c) having vision of power d) disdainful Diagnosis a) identification of an illness b) Prophecy c) plan d) likeness Calumny a) misfortune b) praised c) quietness d) slander Domesticate a) to turn native b) be exclusive c) cut claws d) tame Era a) a disaster b) cycle c) period of history d) curious event Turn out a) refuse b) start c) produce d) arrive Pallid a) weak b) pale c) dull d) scared Archipelago a) reef b) glacier c) cluster of islands d) lagoon Denouement a) denunciation b) dormancy c) termination d) explanation Finicky a) unstable b) troubled c) fussy d) unpleasant Lacunae a) tiny marine life b) shallow water c) local dialect d) missing parts
Polarize a) chill b) to separate into opposing extremes c) slant d) cause to be freely movable Nucleus a) core b) outer part c) inedible nut d) quality Viable a) credible b) questionable c) workable d) vital Antics a) expectation b) temper c) string games d) absurd behaviour Trait a) a narrow enclosure, b) strong point, c) distinguishing feature d) footprint See over a) examine b) repair c) discover d) enquire Intrepid a) fearless b) cowardly c) dull d) fool hardy Piazza a) cheese dish b) veranda c) public square d) style or dash Anathema a) curse b) cure c) anaemia d) asthma Samizdat a) underground press b) secret police c) twirling jig d) large metal tea urn
Paroxysm a) moral lesson b) sudden outburst c) contradiction d) pallid imitation
Grotto a) statue b) cavern c) neighbourhood d) type of moth
Stoicism a) indifference b) boldness c) deep affection d) patient endurance
Succulent a) edible b) parched c) generous d) mature
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Malediction a) compliment b) summary c) perfume d) awkwardness Incendiary a) happy b) sneer c) causing fire d) jolly Amiable a) obnoxious b) affable Acrimonious a) bitter b) provocative c) cheap d) volatile Essay a) direct b) compose c) attempt d) suppose Hoodwink a) delude b) avoid Calligraphy a) computers b) handwriting c) blood pressure d) brain waves Presumptive a) credible b) timid Void a) emptiness b) lea c) anger d) trick Radical a) innate b) moderate Demise a) conclude b) end c) affection d) death Obscure a) unclear b) doubtful
Guileful a) honourable b) disingenuous
Obsession a) fixed ideas b) delusion
Flume a) sea bird with a wing span four times its body length. b) narrow gorge with a stream running through it c) warm summer wind Filial a) related by marriage b) of sons and daughters c) of brothers
Epitaph a) editorial b) clever head line c) tomb stone inscription Mnage a) marriage vow b) household c) golden years
Laconic a) concise b) weekly c) circular Chronicle a) Daily ritual b) Widely held beliefs c) Account of events
Misopedia a) a hatred for children b) middle age c) family history
Shingle a) gravelly beach b) exposed sand bar c) group of dolphins
Find words opposite in meaning. Desiccate a) Lengthen b) Hallow c) Exonerate d) Saturate e) Anaesthetize Deleterious a) nourishing b) injurious c) vital d) fatal Captious a) tolerant b) capable c) winning d) recollected Twine a) straighten b) continue c) unravel d) detach Plain a) clean b) distinct c) ambiguous d) frugal Obliterate a) preserve b) destroy c) ravage d) design Conscientious a) uncorrupt b) honourable c) principled d) profligate Brusque a) gruff b) curt c) smooth d) discourteous Apotheosis a) departure from tradition b) impatience with stupidity c) demotion from glory d) surrender to impulse e) cause for grief Valedictory a) farewell b) final c) hopeful d) parting Penchant a) dislike b) attitude c) imminence d) distance Frugal a) prodigal b) intemperate c) extravagant d) profuse Odious a) porous b) charming c) horrid d) offensive Ally a) alloy b) foe c) partner d) accessory Presentable a) unable b) scruffy c) suitable d) personable Concord a) amity b) accord c) variance d) unity Spunk a) success b) timidity c) growing awareness d) loss of prestige e) lack of intelligence Sedentary a) afraid b) loyal c) active d) torpid Putative a) powerful b) colonial c) undisputed d) unremarkable Gawky a) neat b) handy c) graceful d) handsome Inflame a) calm b) anger c) excite d) kindle Vulgar a) coarse b) gross c) exquisite d) obscene Salvation a) escape b) starvation c) doom d) rescue Conscientious a) uncorrupt b) honourable c) principled d) profligate Cavil a) discern b) disclose c) introduce d) flatter e) commend Turbid a) muddy b) clear c) invariable d) improbable Facsimile a) imitation b) model c) mutation d) pattern Capricious a) firm b) decided c) inflexible d) constant Ignoble a) lowly b) vile c) good d) noble Pretend a) sham b) substantiate c) feign d) fabricate Annihilate a) supplement b) augment c) append d) contract Diplomatic a) sagacious b) shrewd c) bungling d) prudent Raucous a) orderly b) absorbent c) buoyant d) Mellifluous e) Contentious Phlegmatic a) dull b) active c) lymphatic d) frigid Larceny a) appropriation b) peculation c) purloining d) indemnification Congeal a) liquefy b) mollify c) harden d) solidify Melancholy a) sorrowful b) happy c) forbidden d) brisk Liberty a) permission b) license c) serfdom d) bound Brace a) prop b) knock c) invigorate d) refresh Hypocrisy a) uprightness b) pretence c) cant d) deceit
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Onerous a) burdensome b) wearing c) difficult d) fluent
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Wrong Sentence Where was a very different atmosphere in the town this morning than there was yesterday. Every one must decide for themselves what to do about it. I shouldnt be surprised if he doesnt turn up tomorrow. Neither Farooq or Akbar are going to the wedding lunch on Saturday. I compared his essay to Mushtaqs and found them to be almost identical. When public transport is better developed, there will no longer be so many cars driving people to work. The subject of my paper is about air pollution. The princess's father was a good man and who was kind. A morality play is where the characters represents virtue and vices. A square is when all four sides are the same length. Evil and suffering has always troubled man. Why does such disturbing things exist? Neither her cousins nor her aunt were at home. Neither Tariq nor Khalid are worthy of her. The first fleet of cars were made of copper. To be honest lies must never be told. The idea of me flying is too silly to even contemplate. He reads better than any boy in the class. Every citizen should use their role. I do not remember him giving me a present. Whom would you say is likely to win the fight? Neither him nor his friend were hurt. Passing by the damage house, a brick fell on my shoulder. My cousin always has and always will be interested in the theatre. The vast extent of the steppes of Central Asia is enormous. Nobody didn't ought to lose their way so easy in a small town. This is all the father you can go. He seemed to be an industrious person but this was only an allusion. His avocation is dentistry. The antiquarian bade one million dollars for the old painting. The ferry collided against the tug-boat. Poetry is more sensual than prose. Both Naeem and Shahid is tired, they should go back. He was seeking political asylum but was not permitted to emigrate to USA. I wouldn't be in your boots for the all the wealth in the world. Are you trying to infer that I would be something dishonest? The lake freezed rapidly. The firm was unwilling to forego its usual commission. We watched the lambs gamble on the green. He belonged to the gild of carpenters. He hadnt ought to have spoken. Is this your half-brother? Hay! Watch out for the car! This is the historical spot where he was shot dead. We bought a Japanese print. Fresh flowers smell sweetly. His wisdom consisted of his handling the dangerous situation successfully. Many a girls were appearing in the examination. Corrections There was a very different atmosphere in the town this morning than that was yesterday. Every one must decide for himself what to do about it. I will not be surprised if he doesnt turn up tomorrow. Neither Farooq nor Akbar is going to the wedding lunch on Saturday. I compared his essay with Mushtaqs and found it to be almost identical. When public transportation is better developed, there will no longer be so many people driving to work. The subject of my paper is air pollution. The princess's father was a good and kind man. A morality play is where the characters represent virtues and vices. A square is when all four sides are of the same length. Evil and suffering have always troubled man. Why do such disturbing things exist? Neither her cousins nor her aunt was at home. Neither Tariq nor Khalid is worthy of her The first fleet of cars was made of copper. To be honest, one must never tell lies. The idea of flying is too silly to even contemplate for me. He reads better than any other boy in the class. Every citizen should use his role. I do not remember his giving me a present. Who would you say is likely to win the fight? Neither he nor his friend was hurt. While passing by the damaged house, a brick fell on my shoulder. My cousin has and always will be interested in the theatre. The extent of the vast steppes of Central Asia is enormous. Nobody ought to lose his way so easily in a small town. This is the farthest you can go. He seemed to be an industrious person but this was only an illusion. His vocation is dentistry. The antiquarian bade one million dollars on the old painting. The ferry collided with the tug-boat. Poetry is more sensuous than prose. Both Naeem and Shahid are tired. They should go back. He was seeking political asylum but was not permitted to immigrate to USA. I wouldn't want to be in your boots for the all the wealth in the world. Are you trying to infer that I will do something dishonest? The lake froze rapidly. The firm was unwilling to forego its commission. We watched the lambs gambling on the green. He belonged to the guild of carpenters. He ought not to have spoken. Is he your half-brother? Hay! Watch out the car! This is the historic spot where he was shot dead. We bought a Japaneses print. Fresh flowers smell sweet. His wisdom consisted in his handling the dangerous situation successfully. Many a girl was appearing in the examination.
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The vehicles run fastly on the Motorway. Smoking is injurious for health. He availed of this situation very intelligently. The black vermin is an odious creature. What to speak of meat, even, vegetables were not available now. No sooner we left our home when it started raining. Little money I had I spent on the way. The criminal was sent on the goal. I shall not come here unless you will not call me. He does not have some devotion for the project you have given to him. I went to either of the Four hill stations. Who did you meet on your way to school? You must remember that you are junior than Hamid. Aslam, as well as, his Four friends were planning to visit the museum. Where you went in the vacation? This is the youngest and most intelligent of my two sons. He is one of those who always succeed. I congratulate you for your success. The hostel provides boarding and lodging to students. My cousin-brother will come to meet me. He lives backside of my house. You have read it. Isn't it? We discussed about this question. I am studying in an University for an year. Neither he nor I arc at fault. The committee have issued a notice. One must boast of his great qualities. It is one of the best speeches that has ever been made in the General Assembly. Passing through ten different cities, Karachi is the most active. He was laid up for six weeks with two broken ribs. Someone showed the visitors in the room. Until you remain idle you will make no progress. It is very wrong to be devoted to lying and cheating. He told me that he is waiting for me since a long time. The house stood up in the dull street because of its red door. He brought the articles to the market which he wanted to sell. What does a patient tell a doctor it is confidential? It is one of the best speeches that have ever been made in the General Assembly. While passing through ten different cities, I found Karachi the most active. He was laid-in for six weeks with two broken ribs. Someone showed the visitors their room. While you remain idle you will not make progress. It is very wrong to lie and cheat. He told me that he has been waiting for me for a long time. The house stood out in the dull street because of its red door. He brought the articles to the market which he had wanted to sell. How does a patient tell a doctor that it is confidential? The vehicles run faster on the Motorway. Smoking is injurious to health. He availed this situation very intelligently. The black vermin are an odious creature. Even vegetables are not available now let alone meat. No sooner did we leave our home when it started raining. Whatever little money I had, I spent it on the way. The criminal was sent to the jail. I shall not come here unless you call me. He does not have any devotion for the project you have given him. I went to all of the Four hill stations. Whom did you meet on your way to school? You must remember that you are junior to Hamid. Aslam, as well as, his Four friends was planning to visit the museum. Where did you go on vacation? This is the younger and more intelligent of my two sons. He is one of those who always succeeded. I congratulate you on you success. The hostel provides board and lodgings to students. My cousin will come to meet me. He lives on the backside of my house. You have read it. Haven't you? We discussed this question. I have been studying in a University for a year. Neither he nor I am at fault. The committee has issued a notice.
It is a fact that I almost drowned makes me very careful about water safety whenever The fact that I almost drowned makes me very careful about water safety whenever I I go swimming. go swimming. Did they not consider this as quiet convincing? St Peters at Rome is the largest of all other churches. The amount they receive in wages is greater than twenty years ago. They succeeded with hardly making any effort . Whatever have you done ! The officers were given places according to their respective ranks. Playing a game regularly is better than to read books always. A good reader must be hard working and possess intelligence. I noticed Akbar was carrying a bag in his hand. Having entered his house, the door was shut at one. He thinks that his writing is better than his friend. They succeeded hardly making any effort. What have you done! The officers were placed according to their respective ranks. Playing a game regularly is better than always reading books. A good reader must be hard working and intelligent. I noticed that Akbar was carrying a bag in his hand. Having entered his house, he shut the door at once. He thinks that his writing is better than that of his friend. Did they not consider this quite convincing. St Peters at Rome is the largest of all churches.
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He is such a man who is liked by everyone. I sent a verbal message to my friend. He has visited as many historical places as one has or can visit. Either of these three umbrellas will suit me. Shall you not take my word in this matter? This poor man was suffering much for a long time past. If he had not died, he would grow up to be a murderer. Neither he nor I are in the wrong. It is high time they mend this road. I heard him went down the stairs. Paper is made of wood. He swore from God. Is your dress different than mine? He inquired whether I live in Karachi. He spoke these words upon his face. The ran direct to their college. I shall not come here unless you will not call me. They have been building a wall since three days. He does not have some devotion to his studies. This house is built of brick and stone. The climate of Pakistan is better than England? He swore by God. You ought to have regarded him your benefactor. My friend is very ill, I hope he will soon die. He is waiting for better and promising opportunity. When I shall see her I will deliver her your gift. Many a sleepless nights she spent. Sajjad as well as Saleem were late. He is the most cleverest boy in the class. I have met him last month. Your writing is inferior than him. Nothing but novels please him. The teacher gave the boy an advice which he refused. He brought the articles to the market which he wanted to sell. Please speak to the concerned clerk. You have got time too short for that. Not only he was thief, but he was also a murderer. They thought that the plan would be succeeded. It is unlikely that he wins the race. My uncle has told me something about it yesterday. I hoped that by the time I would have got there it would have stopped raining. They prevented the driver to stop. Please speak with the concerned clerk. You have got too short a time for that. Not only was he a thief, but also a murderer. They had thought that the plan would succeed. It is unlikely that he will win the race. My uncle told me something about it yesterday. I hoped that by the time I had got there it would had stopped raining. They prevented the driver from stopping. Neither he nor I was in the wrong. It is high time that they mend this road. I heard him go down the stairs. Paper is made out of wood. He swore at God. Is your dress different tan that of mine? He inquired whether I had lived in Karachi. He spoke these words in his face. The ran directly to their college. I shall not come here unless you call me. They have been building a wall for three days. He does not have any devotion to his studies. The house is being built of brick and stone. The climate of Pakistan is better than that of England? He swore at God. You ought to have regarded him as your benefactor. My friend is very ill, I hope he will not die soon. He is waiting for a better and more promising opportunity. When I see her I will deliver your gift to her. Many a sleepless night she spent. Sajjad as well as Saleem is late. He is the cleverest boy in the class. I met him last month. Your writing is inferior to his. He is such a man whom everyone likes. I sent a oral message to my friend. He has visited as many historical places as one can. Any of these three umbrellas will suit me. Will you not take my word in this matter? This poor man was suffering much for a long time past.
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Change the sentences from direct to indirect and vice-versa. He said, Dont open the door. He offered to bring me some tea. He aid, Thank you! He said, Can you swim? and I said, NO. He told Aslam to get his coat. If 1 were you, I would wait, I said. He ordered the peon to lock the door. He warned me not to leave my car unlocked as there had been lot of stealing from cars. The boy said to his teacher, I do not know the answer. The beggar said, May you live long and grow rich "It is very hot today, cried the boys, we cannot play. She said, what a fine morning it is! She said, I am not telling a lie. He said, "I will come to see you tomorrow. He said to him, I really need your help. She said. Can you tell me what the time is. "Hurrah''! Said the captain of the team, "we won the match". "Please Sir, take pity on a poor beggar woman'', the wretched old woman asked for alms They say. "Is this the right time to arrive9 Aren't you forgetting something"? He often says, "I am always willing to help the needy, if I am assured they arc really in need''. The master said, "How long will you take in warming my food? The boy said. "Alas' I could not pass my examination" "Come here quickly and work out this problem on the blackboard" said the teacher. "What a lovely evening!" Said Irum. "What is the name of this beautiful building?" asked the visitor. He said "Sit down over here and don't move until I allow you". "This is your house, isn't it?" asked Jammie. "Where do you want to be dropped?" said the taxi driver. "Call the first witness," said the judge. "Don't blame him for the accident," the boy's mother said. He said, "I banged on Cliffs door but he did not answer". "Where is the boat? Hurry up we are being chased", she cried. "I have lost my way. Can you direct me to the Post Office please?" said the old lady. He said to me, "what a pity you missed such an important meeting. "How wonderful! Why didn't you suggest this plan earlier". He said, "Let's wait till the road gets cleared". Our sociology professor said , I expect you to be in class every day. Unexcused absences may affect your grades. My father often told me , every obstacle is a steppingstone to success. You should view problems in your life as opportunities to prove yourself. When tom asked Jack why he couldnt go to the game, Jack said he didnt have enough money for a ticket. When I asked the ticked seller if the concert was going to be rescheduled, she told me that she didnt know and said that she just worked there. Ali said, I must go to Lahore next week to visit my ailing mother. The policeman told the pedestrian, you mustnt cross the road against the red light He exclaimed joyfully wondering why I had not suggested that plan earlier. He suggested to wait until the road got cleared. Our sociology professor told us that he expected us to be in class everyday. He warned us that unexcused absences might affect our grades. My father often advised me that every obstacle is a steppingstone to success. He said that I should view problems in my life as opportunities to prove myself. Tom said to Jack, "Why can't you go to the game?" Jack replied, "I don't have enough money for a ticket". I asked the ticket seller, "Is the concert going to be rescheduled?" She said, "I don't know. I just work here". Ali said that he must go to Lahore next week to visit his ailing mother. The policeman told the pedestrian that he must not cross the road against the red light. He forbade me to open the door. He said, "Shall I bring you some tea?" He thanked me. He enquired if I could swim and I replied in negative. He said, "Get your coat, Aslam". I told him that if I was in his place I would have waited. He ordered the peon to lock the door. He said, "Don't leave your car unlocked as there have been lot of stealing from cars". The boy told his teacher that he did not know the answer. The beggar prayed that I might live long and grow rich. Boys cried that it was very hot that day so they could not play. She exclaimed with wonder that it was a fine morning. She said that she was not telling a lie. He said that he would come to see me the next day. He said to him that he really needed his help. She asked me if I could tell her what the time was. The captain of the team exclaimed with joy that they had won the match. The wretched old woman asked for alms by entreating to take pity on her. The say whether this is the right time to arrive and if we are not forgetting something. He often says that he is always willing to help the needy if he is assured that they area really in need. The master asked how long would he take in warming his food. The boy exclaimed with grief that he could not pass his examination. The teacher asked her to go there quickly and work out that problem on the board. Irum exclaimed that the evening was lovely. The visitor asked what was the name of that beautiful building. He ordered him to sit down over there and not to move until he allowed him. Jammie asked whether or not that was his house. The taxi driver asked where he wanted to be dropped. The judge ordered to call the first witness. The boy's mother asked not to blame him for the accident. He said that he had banged on Cliff's door but he did not answer. She asked where the boat was and prompted them to hurry as they were being chased. The old lady asked to be directed to the post office as she had lost her way.
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Ahmed asked if what I said was really true. Sarah wanted to know where they would be tomorrow around three Oclock He said, let it rain ever so hard I shall go out. The mother said to the young girl, Do you know where Salim is? The officer said, Hand it all! Can you not do it more neatly. Invoking our help with a loud voice she asked us whether we would come to her aid. He exclaimed with an oath that no one could have expected such a turn of events. The teacher said to his students, Why did you come so late? They applauded him saying that he had done well. You say, said the judge, the bag you lost contained one hundred and ten pounds? this world, he declared is full of sorrow. Would that I were dead! he said to me, come early; we shall be waiting for you. how delighted I am, said he, to meet my friends here by my own fireside! the man said that he was quite sure he should succeed. John exclaimed with a sigh that he was ruined. The constable enquired of the man where he was going The boy said that he would walk. what losses, cried he, have I suffered? What anguish have I endured! He said to his friend, Let me go home now I will say Mother, I will always obey you Splendid: said father as he read my report, He said, Good morning, can you help me She said Brother, why do you tease me The King said to the Queen, If I die, take care of my people By God, he said I do not know his name You exclaimed with sorrow that you lost your pen. He said to him, why do you waste your time? He ordered his servant not to stand there doing nothing. He exclaimed with joy that he had won the match. The traveller said, What a dark night? He said, Let it rain even so hard, I will start today. My mother said, May you live happily and prosper in your life. He said, How foolish have I been? On Monday he said, "My son is coming today." They wanted to know where he was going the following week. he said, "Did she go yesterday?" 'By God', he said, "I do not know her nickname." He says that we are to meet him at the station. He said, "I don't know the way. Ask the old man sitting on the gate." My father prayed that I would recover from my illness He said, "How will you manage it?" He asked whether she went the day before. He swore that he did not know her name. Hey says, Don't meet me at the station. He said that the did not know the way and told us to enquire from the old man sitting on the gate. My father said, I hope you will recover from your illness. He asked how will he manage it. He said that he would start that day even if it rained hard. My mother prayed that I might live happily and prosper in my life. He exclaimed with regret that he had been very foolish. On Monday he said that his son was coming that day. Ahmed said to me, "What you say is really true?" Sarah asked, Can you tell me where will they be tomorrow around three O' clock? He exclaimed firmly that let it rain ever so hard he would go out. The mother asked the young girl whether she knew where Salim was. The officer ordered to hand it all and rebuked him for not doing it neatly. She shouted loudly to us , "Will you come to my help?" He said, I swear no cone can expected such a turn of events! The teacher asked his students why had they come so late. They said to him, "Well done!" The judge asked if he said that the bag he had lost contained one hundred and ten pounds. He exclaimed that the world was full of sorrow and wished himself to be dead. He asked me to come early as they would be waiting for me. He exclaimed with joy to meet his friends there by his own fireside. The man said, " I am quite sure I shall succeed. "Aaah! I am ruined.", said John. The constable said to the man, "Where are you going?" They boy said, He will walk. He exclaimed with grief that he had suffered great losses and had endured great anguish. He asked his friend to let him go home then. I will say to mother that I will always obey her. Father applauded me as he read my report. He wished him good morning and asked whether he could help him. She asked her brother why he teased her. The King asked the Queen to take care of his people if he died. He swore upon God that he did not know his name. You said, "Alas! I lost my pen." He asked him why he wasted his time. He said to his servant, " Do not stand here doing nothing." He said, "Bravo! I have won the match".
I couldn't get into the house because I had lost my key, so I had to break a window, He said that he couldn't get into the house because he had lost his key and therefore he said. had to break a window. Would you like to see over the house or are you more interested in the garden? She She asked me whether I would like to see over the house or am I more interested in asked me. the garden. Please send whatever you can spare. All the contributions will be acknowledged immediately, said the secretary of the disastrous fund. She said if he'd like to go the concert and I said I was sure he would. The secretary of the disastrous fund requested to send whatever one could spare. He assured that all contributions will be acknowledged immediately. She said, Will he like to go to the concert? I said, I am sure he will.
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I told her to stop making fuss about nothing and said that she was lucky to have got a I said, Stop making fuss about nothing. You are lucky to have got a seat at all. seat at all. The teacher said, You must not forget what I told you last lesson. I shall expect you The teacher said that I must not forget what she had told me last lesson. She also to be able to repeat it next lesson by heart. added that she would expect me to be able to repeat it next lesson by heart. He asked me if he should leave it in the car. He said, May I open the window? It's is rather hot in here. He asked, Shall I leave it in the car or not. He enquired that might he open the window as it was hot in there.
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Change the voice of the sentences. The production of Cash Crops directly affects the economy of an agricultural country. The accelerated car sped past the traffic signal and crashed into a van and killed two men. The students were asked to submit the assignment before to end of day. The new budget was being discussed. The Manager has announced a bonus for all the workers. The police chased the dacoit and finally arrested him. It was difficult to finish the work on time. She manages her duties, without any help, despite her blindness. I appreciate your efforts and hope you will continue in the same fashion. The assassins shot the leader in broad daylight. The President inaugurated the Motorway recently. Will you negotiate the matter with the opposition? Why should I be suspected by you? The establishment is pleased with your performance. The Parliament members gave a hard time to the Prime Minister. The Prisoners in Cuba arc being treated cruelly, by the so-called Human Rights custodians. The present Government is serving the people honestly! . Who did this? The Palestinians are avenging the death of their leaders. International Humanitarian Law forbids actions leading to unnecessary death and suffering. Why should I antagonize you? Let Manchoo be told about the jokes of Mulla Nasiruddin. Why have the roads not been constructed by the government in this part of the country? Do not kill your ability by roaming in the streets. Your cousin is drawing a large sum of money from his account. The arrangements of holding the Art Exhibition could not be completed on time. Build your house when cement is cheap. The economy of an agricultural country is directly affected by the production of Cash Crops. Traffic signal was sped past and two men were killed by an accelerated car that crashed into a van. The assignment was to be submitted by the students before the end of the day. Discussion was going on the new budget. Bonus for all workers has been announced by the Manager. The dacoit was chased by the police and finally got arrested. Work was difficult to finish on time. Despite her blindness, her duties are managed by her without any help. Your efforts are appreciated by me and I hope the same fashion will be continued by you The leader was shot in broad daylight by the assassins. The Motorway was recently inaugurated by the President. Will the matter be negotiated by you with the opposition? Why should you be able to suspect me? Your performance is pleasurable to the establishment. The Prime Minister was given a hard time by the Parliament. The so-called Human Rights custodians are treating the prisoners in Cuba cruelly. People are being served honestly by the government. This was done by who? The death of their leaders is being avenged by the Palestinians. Actions leading to unnecessary death and suffering are forbidden by the International Humanitarian Law. Why should you be antagonized by me? Tell the jokes of Mulla Nasiruddin to Manchoo. Why has the government not constructed roads in this part of the country? Do not let your abilities be killed by roaming in the streets A large sum of money is being drawn by your cousin from his account. On time completion of the arrangements of holding the Art Exhibition Let your house be built when cement is cheap.
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Pair the synonymous words in the following list: garrulous, selfish, near, talkative, obstruct, egoistic, wealthy, impede, affluent, filch, imminent, assess, tempting, ponder, augment, enticing, meditate, increase, estimate, steal. garrulous assess tempting ponder augment egoistic imminent impede affluent filch talkative estimate enticing meditate increase selfish near obstruct wealthy steal
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