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Vocab (201-300)
201).ROBUST (adjective) (etcwr) Example: Rescuers used props to stop the
Definition: strong and healthy roof of the tunnel collapsing.
Synonyms: durable, resilient, tough 208).ASSASSINATION (Noun) (jktuhfrd gR;k)
Example: She was almost 90, but still very Definition: the murder of someone famous
robust. or important
202).AFTERMATH (noun) (ifj.kke) Synonyms: Extermination, liquidation
Definition: the period that follows an Example: The assassination was reported
unpleasant event or accident, and the effects in all the newspapers.
that it causes 209).ASSERT (verb) (vf/dkj trkuk)
Synonyms: Repercussion, Consequence,
Definition: to behave in a way that
reverberation
expresses your confidence, importance, or
Example: Many more people died in the power and earns you respect from others.
aftermath of the explosion.
Synonyms: Affirm, avow, declare
203).TOWERING (adjective) (xxupqach) Example: I really must assert myself more
Definition: extremely tall or high and in meetings
therefore impressive
210).IMPERVIOUS (adjective) (vizHkkfor] vHks|)
Synonyms: lofty, prominent
Definition: not affected or influenced by
Example: Hari has given a towering something not allowing a liquid or gas to
performance. pass through
204).PROGENITOR (noun) (tud)

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Synonyms: impermeable, impenetrable,
Definition: a person or thing from the past impassable

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that a person, animal or plant that is alive Example: How does glue bond with

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now is related to or a person who impervious substances like glass and metal?

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starts an idea or a development
211).CAPRICIOUS (adjective) (ludh)
Synonyms: ancestor, forefather

n
Definition: showing sudden changes in
Example: He was the progenitor of a family

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attitude or behaviour.

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of distinguished actors.
Synonyms: fickle, changeable, mercurial

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205).AMALGAMATE (Verb) (fefJr djuk) Example: They had to c ontend with

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Definition: to join together or unite, or to capricious economic forces.
cause to join together
212).EMPIRICAL (adjective) (vkuqHkfod)

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Synonyms: Merge, integrate, Fuse
Definition: based on experiments or
Example: The two towns amalgamated to experience rather than ideas or theories.
combine their police and fire protection..
Synonyms: fac tual, observational,
206).ARTICULATE (adjective) (Li"V :i ls pragmatic
dguk) Example: Empirical studies show that
Definition: having or showing the ability some forms of alternative medicine are
to speak fluently and coherently extremely effective.
Synonyms: eloquent, luc id, voc al , 213).ESOTERIC (adjective) (xksiuh;)
expressive Definition: likely to be understood or
Example: She was not very articulate. enjoyed by only a few people with a special
knowledge or interest.
207).PROP (noun) (vkM+ yxkuk] leFkZu djuk)
Synonyms: abstruse, obscure, arcane,
Definition: to support something
cryptic
physically, often by leaning it against
something else or putting something under it Example: Specialist dictionaries may be
required to understand some of the more
Synonyms: buttress, brace, underpin,
esoteric texts.
reinforce
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214).AUGUR (Verb) (iwol

Z wpuk nsukk) Synonyms: distant, detached, upstage,
Definition: to be a sign of especially good stuffy
or bad things in the future. Example: She stayed aloof while the
Synonyms: Herald, portend , bode argument went on around her.

Example: The company's sales figures for 221).INDEFATIGABLE (adjective) (tks dHkh Fkds
the first six months augur well for the rest ugha)
of the year. Definition: never giving up or getting tired
215).PERSIFLAGE (rkuk@fnYyxh) of doing something
Definition: conversation that is funny and Synonyms: tireless, relentless, unflagging,
not serious painstaking
Synonyms: banter, mockery Example: She was indefatigable in her
Example: Persiflage is a teasing kind of search for the truth.
banter. 222).BANDY (ppkZ pykuk)
216).AVERT(Verb) (Vky nsuk cpk ysuk)
Definition: to discuss lightly
Definition: to prevent something bad from Synonyms: banter, persiflage
happening. Example: Don’t bandy words with me.
Synonyms: Preclude, forestall, avoid 223).MARTINET (noun) (dBksj vuq'kkld)
Example: The last-minute agreement Definition: a very stric t person who
averted renewed fighting. demands that other people obey orders or
217).SARCASTIC (adjective) (O;aX;iw.kZ) rules completely.

Definition: using remarks that clearly Synonyms: disciplinarian, precisian

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mean the opposite of what you say, in order Example: As a colonel in the army, Neeraj

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to hurt someone's feelings or to is a martinet who believes discipline is the

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humorously criticize something only path to success.

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Synonyms: Sardonic, ironic, satirical 224).BREACH (noun) (mYya?ku)
Example: She was waiting for him to make Definition: an act of breaking a law,

n
some sarcastic comment promise, agreement, or relationship

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218).VAIN (adjective) (fujFkZd) Synonyms: infringement, transgression ,

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violation

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Definition: that does not produce the result

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you want too proud of your own Example : He was sued for breach of
contract.

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appearance, abilities or achievements
Synonyms: frivolous, conceited, swollen- 225).ENNUI (mc mnklh)
headed Definition: A feeling of being bored and
Example: She closed her eyes tightly in a mentally tired by having nothing
vain attempt to hold back the tears. interesting to do
Synonyms: boredom, tedium
219).BACKLASH (Noun) (izfr?kkr)
Example: The whole country seems to be
Definition: a strong, negative reaction to affected by the ennui
something, esp. to change 226).GULLIBLE (adjective) (Hkksyk&Hkkyk)
Synonyms: Retaliation, c ounterblast, Definition: too willing to believe or accept
reprisal what other people tell you and therefore
Example: The mayor foresaw no political easily tricked
backlash against his proposal. Synonyms: credulous, trustful, naïve,
ignorant
220).ALOOF (adjective) (i`Fkd)
Example: The advertisement is aimed at
Definition: not friendly or interested in gullible young women worried about their
other people weight.
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227).DECEPTIVE (adjective) (diVh) 234).ULTERIOR (adjective) (fNik gqvk)

Definition: likely to make you believe Definition: (of a reason for doing
something that is not true something) that somebody keeps hidden
Synonyms: misleading, illusory, illusive, and does not admit.
ambiguous, delusive Synonyms: subterraneous, posterior, ultimate
Example: The firm was found guilty of Example: She must have some ulterior
publishing a misleading and deceptive
motive for being nice to me, what does she
advertisement.
really want?
228).ELUSIVE (adjective) (HkVdkus okyk)
235).TANTAMOUNT (adjective) (leku)
Definition: difficult to find, define or
achieve Definition: equivalent in seriousness to;
virtually the same as
Synonyms: knotty, problematical, baffling
Synonyms: equivalent to, synonymous with
Example: A solution to the problem of toxic
waste is proving elusive. Example: The resignations were
tantamount to an admission of guilt
229).TYRANNY (noun) (fujad'q kyk)
Definition: unfair or cruel use of power or 236).DANGLE (verb) (yVdkuk)
authority Definition: to hang loosely, or to hold
Synonyms: despotism, absolutism, something so that it hangs loosely
autocracy, dictatorship Synonyms: Swing, sway, droop
Example: The children had no protection Example: Loose electric wires were
against the tyranny of their father.
dangling from the wall.
230).CLINCH (Noun) (izkIr dj ysuk)
237).DECREE (noun) (vkns'k nsuk)

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Definition: to finally get or win something
Definition: an official order that has the
Synonyms: secure, confirm, grapple

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force of law.
Example: I hear he finally clinched the deal

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Synonyms: order, edict, command
to buy the land he wanted.

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Example: The president issued a decree
231).CONCLAVE (noun) (laxks"Bh)
prohibiting trade unions.

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Definition: a private meeting at which the

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discussions are kept secret 238).ACRIMONY (noun) (rh{.krk)

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Synonyms: Gathering, assembly, Definition: angry bitter feelings or words

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conference Synonyms: rancor, animosity, bitterness

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Example: The conclave elected the new pope Example: The dispute was settled without

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on the fifth ballot. acrimony.
232).VIRTUOSO (noun) (n{k laxhrK) 239).DIMINISH (verb) (de gksuk)
Definition: a person who shows very great
Definition: to reduce or be reduced in size
skill at doing something, especially playing
or importance
a musical instrument
Synonyms: expert, master, artist, doyen Synonyms: decline, lessen , deprecate,
denigrate
Example: Arijit singh is a musical virtuoso
who runs his own school of music. Example: The world's resources are rapidly
233).CRUMBLE (verb) (VwdM+s&VdM+s gksuk] detksj diminishing.

iM+uk) 240).Mirth (izl=krk)

Definition: to break, or cause something to Definition: happiness, fun and the sound
break, into small pieces to become weaker of people laughing
in strength or influence Synonyms: merriment, high spirits, cheer,
Synonyms: Disintegrate, fall apart, collapse gaiety, fun, jollity, joy
Example: The cliffs on which the houses are Example: The performance produced much
built are starting to crumble mirth among the audience.
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241).CORPOREAL (adjective) ('kkjhfjd) Example: She had managed to exorcise

Definition: physical and not spiritual these unhappy memories from her mind.
Synonyms: bodily, fleshly, carnal 248).ANTAGONIST (noun) (fojks/h)
Example: His corporeal presence makes me Definition: a person who strongly opposes
happy. somebody/something
242).EPIGRAM (lwfÙkQ) Synonyms: adversary, foe, rival, hostile
Definition: a short poem or phrase that Example: He has always been the prime
expresses an idea in a clever or humorous way minister ’s most formidable antagonist in
Synonyms: jest, pun, adage, Parliament.
Example: He always used to end his lectures 249).ABERRATION (noun) (iFkHkz"Vrk)
with a witty summarizing epigram. Definition: a fact, an action or a way of
243).LAUDABLE (adjective) (iz'kaluh;) behaving that is not usual, and that may
Definition: deserving to be praised or be unacceptable.
admired, even if not really successful Synonyms: anomaly, deviation,
Synonyms: admirable, worthy, deserving, abnormality, variation, quirk
noteworthy, reputable Example: A childless woman is regarded
Example: It was a laudable attempt to end as an aberration, almost a social outcast.
the stalemate in the talks.
250).BRUSQUE (adjective) (:[kk)
244).RELUCTANT (adjective) (vfuPNqd)
Definition: being or characterized by
Definition: hesitating before doing direct, brief, and potentially rude speech
something because you do not want to do or manner

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it or because you are not sure that it is the
Synonyms: curt, blunt, gruff
right thing to do

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Example: His secretary was a little brusque
Synonyms: unwilling, disinc lined,
with me.

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unenthusiastic, loathe
251).QUIRKY (adjective) (fofp=k)

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Example: Many parents feel reluctant to
talk openly with their children. Definition: unusual in an attractive and

n
245).PLEBISCITE (noun) (tuer&laxg
z ) interesting way

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Definition: a vote by the people of a Synonyms: eccentric, bizarre, cranky

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country or a region on an issue that is very Example: The quirky yellow cottage is

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important. decorated in a strange yet attractive way.
Synonyms: referendum, poll, majority 252).RECONNAISSANCE (noun) (fdlh LFkku dk

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Example: Do you think voters will come lSfud losZ{k.k)
out for the presidential plebiscite this year?
Definition: the ac tivity of getting
246).AMATEUR (adjective) (vuqHkoghu O;olk;h) information about an area for military
Definition: doing something for pleasure purposes, using soldiers, planes, etc.
or interest, not as a job not done or made Synonyms: survey, exploration,
well or with skill surveillance
Synonyms: novice, layman, neophyte
Example: Aerial reconnaissance of the
Example: This tennis tournament is open enemy position showed they were ready
to both amateurs and professionals. to attack.
247).EXORCISE (verb) (Hkwr Hkxkuk] fudkyuk) 253).HUMDRUM (adjective) (uhjl)
Definition: to make an evil spirit leave a Definition: boring and always the same
place or somebody’s body by special
Synonyms: Dull, tedious, monotonous,
prayers or magic to remove something that banal
is bad or painful from your mind Example: An exciting vacation would give
Synonyms: purge, purify, expel me time away from my humdrum job.
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254).REVAMP (verb) (ejEer djuk) 261).DITHER (verb) (nqfo/k esa gksuk)

Definition: to make changes to the form of Definition: to be unable to make a decision
something, usually to improve its about doing something
appearance
Synonyms: Hesitate, falter, vacillate, waver
Synonyms: renovate, refurbish, rehabilitate,
overhaul Example: She's still dithering over whether
Example: The company is attempting to to accept the job she's just been offered.
revamp its image. 262).DOCTRINE (noun) (fln~/kar)
255).COVET (verb) (vfHkyk"kk djuk) Definition: a belief or set of beliefs,
Definition: to want something very much, especially political or religious ones, that
especially something that belongs to are taught and accepted by a particular
somebody else group
Synonyms: desire, crave, wish Synonyms: Dogma, belief, creed
Example: They are this year's winners of Example: The president said he would not
the coveted trophy.
go against sound military doctrine.
256).INADVERTENTLY (Adverb) (vutkus es)
a
263).ACQUITTAL (noun) (nks"keqfDr)
Definition: by accident; without intending to
Definition: an official decision in court that
Synonyms: Accidentally, unintentionally,
a person is not guilty of a crime
fortuitously
Example: We had inadvertently left Synonyms: Absolution, exoneration,
without paying the bill. exculpation
257).DISCONCERT (verb) (O;kdqy djuk) Example: Of the three cases that went to
trial, two ended in acquittals.

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Definition: to make someone feel suddenly
uncertain and worried 264).RUDIMENTARY (adjective) (ewyHkwr)

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Synonyms: discomfit, unnerve, nonplus Definition: dealing with only the most

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Example: The whole experienc e had basic matters or ideas not highly or fully

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disconcerted him. developed.
258).NONCHALANT (adjective) (vkosxghu)

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Synonyms: Basic, elementary, introductory,

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Definition: behaving in a calm and relaxed primary

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way; giving the impression that you are

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Example: They were given only
not feeling worried

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rudimentary training in the job.

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Synonyms: calm , complacent, composed
265).SCRUPLE (noun) (fgpd djuk)

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Example: Surprisingly, the woman was
nonchalant about her husband’s death. Definition: a feeling that prevents you from
doing something that you think may be
259).NEXUS (noun) (lkaB&XkakB)
morally wrong
Definition: a c omplic ated series of
Synonyms: hesitation, compunction,
connections between different things.
reservation
Synonyms: c oncatenation, network,
liasion Example: Robin Hood had no scruples
Example: Times Square is the nexus of the about robbing the rich to give to the poor.
New York subway. 266).SPECIOUS (adjective) (fn[kkoVh)
260).ARSON (noun) (vkxtuh) Definition: seeming right or true but
Definition: the crime of deliberately setting actually wrong or false
fire to something, especially a building Synonyms: misleading, dec eptive,
Synonyms: incendiarism, pyromania, fire- beguiling, deceitful
raising Example: Several weight loss products in
Example: Fire investigators suspected the market make specious claims as to their
arson when they couldn’t find an electrical effectiveness.
source for the fire
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267).TENACIOUS (adjective) (gBh) 273).BIZARRE (adjective) (fofp=k)

Definition: that does not stop holding Definition: very strange or unusual.
something or give up something easily; Synonyms: peculiar, outlandish, queer
determined continuing to exist, have Example: I found the whole situation very
influence, etc. for longer than you might bizarre.
expect
274).SCURRILOUS (adjective) (viekutud)
Synonyms: adamant, stubborn,
Definition: very rude and offensive, and
pertinacious
intended to damage somebody’s
Example: The party has kept its tenacious
reputation.
hold on power for more than twenty years.
Synonyms: abusive, vituperative,
268).CREED (noun) (fln~/kUr) derogatory, pejorative
Definition: a set of beliefs that influences Example: He wrote a scurrilous piece about
the way you live me in the local press
Synonyms: doctrine, dogma, faith, tenet
275).CALUMNY (noun) (feF;k vkjksi)
Example: The law forbids discrimination
Definition: a false statement about a person
because of race, color, or creed.
that is made to damage their reputation.
269).DOGMA (adjective) (fln~/kUr) Synonyms: slander, aspersing,
Definition: being certain that your beliefs calumniation
are right and that others should accept Example: He ac c used the press of
them,without paying attention to evidence publishing vicious calumnies.
or other opinions
276).EMBOLDEN (verb) (lkglh cukuk)

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Synonyms: opinionated, peremptory,
assertive, imperative Definition: to make someone brave

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Example: He was strident and dogmatic in Synonyms: encourage, strengthen, fortify

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giving his opinions. Example: Emboldened by drink, he walked

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270).CYNICISM (noun) (fujk'kkokn) over to speak to her.

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Definition: beliefs that people are generally 277).VACILLATE (verb) (Mxexkuk)

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selfish and dishonest Definition: waver between different

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Synonyms: sc eptic ism , mistrust, opinions or actions; be indecisive.

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pessimism Synonyms: dither, hesitate, fluctuate,

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Example: In a world full of cynicism she oscillate

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was the one person I felt I could trust. Example: She vacillated between teaching
271).ABHORRENT (adjective) (f?kukSuk) and writing.
Definition: causing a strong feeling of hate, 278).EXONERATE (verb) (funksZ"kh Bgjkuk)
especially for moral reasons.
Definition: to officially state that somebody
Synonyms: detestable, loathsome, is not responsible for something that they
execrable
have been blamed for.
Example: Racism is abhorrent to a civilized
Synonyms: absolve, acquit, vindicate
society.
Example: The police report exonerated
272).RENOUNCE (verb) (R;kx nsuk) ravish from all charges of corruption.
Definition: to say formally or publicly that
279).Charisma (vkd”kZ.k@tyok)
you no longer own, support, believe in, or
have a connection with something: Definition: A powerful personal quality
that some people have to attract and
Synonyms: abdicate, relinquish, forsake
influence other people.
Example: The Princ e has refused to Synonyms: Charm, aura, pizzazz
renounce his right to the throne.
Example: Suji has great charisma.
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280).REPROACH (verb) (fuUnk djuk) Synonyms: c ontrition, repentanc e,

compunction
Definition: to criticize someone, especially
for not being successful or not doing what Example: She felt no remorse at leaving
is expected them without notice.
Synonyms: rebuke, reproof, reprove, 288).QUIXOTIC (Adjective) (foy{k.k)
admonition, Definition: having or involving ideas or
Example: His mother reproached him for plans that show imagination but are
not eating all his dinner. usually not practical
281).RETICENCE (noun) (vYiHkkf"krk) Synonyms: idealistic, fanciful, chimerical
Definition: a lack of willingness or desire Example: This is a vast, exciting and some
to do , talk or accept something say quixotic project.
Synonyms: reluc tanc e, reserve, 288).VENERATE (verb) (lEeku djuk)
disinclination
Definition: to honor or have great respect
Example: That night she had overcome her
for a person or thing
natural reticence and talked about their
Synonyms: revere, respect, glorify
married life.
Example: The monk is subsequently
282).RUSE (noun) (Ny] /ks[kk)
venerated as a saint.
Definition: a way of doing something or of
getting something by cheating somebody 289).PROXIMITY (noun) (fudVrk)

Synonyms: Ploy, stratagem, tactic, trick Definition: nearness in space, time, or

relationship
Example: She tried to think of a ruse to get
him out of the house. Synonyms: Closeness, propinquity

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283).PREEMPT (verb) (iwoZØ; ls izkIr djuk) Example: Do not operate microphones in
close proximity to television sets.

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Definition: to prevent something from
290).FULSOME (adjective) ([kq'kken)

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happening by taking action first acquire or
appropriate (something) in advance.

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Definition: complimentary or flattering to
Synonyms: Forestall, seize, arrogate an excessive degree

n
Example: The government announced it Synonyms: ample, profuse, generous,

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had preempted a coup attempt.

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liberal, lavish

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284).RANCOUR (noun) (vfr ?k`.kk) Example: You are embarrassingly fulsome

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in your appreciation

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Definition: feelings of hate and a desire to
hurt other people, especially because you 291).EXTOL (verb) ([kq'kken)

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think that somebody has done something
Definition: praise enthusiastically
unfair to you.
Synonyms: go into raptures about/over,
Synonyms: bitterness, animosity, antagonism
wax lyrical about, eulogize
Example: They cheated me, but I feel no
Example: He extolled the virtue of his wife.
rancour against them.
292).INSIPID (adjective) (uhjl)
285).RECLUSE (noun) (,dkUroklh)
Definition: lacking flavour; weak or
Definition: a person who lives alone and
likes to avoid other people tasteless

Synonyms: hermit, ascetic , solitary Synonyms: tasteless, bland, tedious

Example: Despite her reputation as a Example: The tea was insipid.
recluse, Anjali held regular gatherings in 293).INCISIVE (adjective) (izHkko'kkyh)
her home to entertain close friends. Definition: (of a person or mental process)
286).REMORSE (noun) (iNrkok) intelligently analytical and clear-thinking.
Definition : the feeling of being extremely Synonyms: Penetrating, acute, sharp, keen,
sorry for something wrong or bad that you canny, clever, smart, quick
have done.
Example: She was an incisive critic.
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294).IDOLATRY (noun) (ewfrZiwtk) 297).ACRID (adjective) (dVq] rh{.k)

Definition: extreme admiration, love, or Definition: unpleasantly bitter or pungent.
reverence for something or someone.. Synonyms: pungent, bitter, sharp, sour,
Synonyms: idolization, idolizing, tart, harsh,
adulation, adoration, adoring, reverence, Example: Clouds of acrid smoke issued from
the building.
Example: We must not allow our idolatry
298).ENTAIL (verb) (ds fy, vko';d gksuk)
of art to obsc ure issues of politic al
significance Definition: to make something necessary,
or to involve something
295).DISDAIN (noun) (rqPN le>uk)
Synonyms: embrace, encompass, include
Definition: consider to be unworthy of Example: Suc h a large investment
one's consideration. inevitably entails some risk.
Synonyms: sc orn, deride, slight, 299).BOLSTER (verb) (etcwr cukuk)
undervalue,
Definition: to improve something or make
Example: She treated him with disdain. it stronger
296).ACCOLADE (noun) (iz'kalk djuk) Synonyms: cushion, support, reinforce, boost
Definition: an award or privilege granted Example: Falling interest rates may help
to bolster up the economy.
as a special honour or as an acknowledgement
of merit. 300).ORATOR (noun) (lqoÙkQk)

Synonyms: Honour, recognition, privilege, Definition: a public speaker, especially one

who is eloquent or skilled.
award, gift, title

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Synonyms: Speaker, lecturer, narrator
Example: The hotel has won numerous
Example: you are a theatrically effective

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accolades.
orator.

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