UPTET- ENGLISH (Part-2)

Synonymous words- 20,
OWS-10,
IAP-10,
PV-10

✅Synonymous words!
41.Apathy : Indifference, neutrality
42.Appalling : Terrific, terrifying, dreadful, horrible
43.Adept : Proficient, skilled, expert 060118
44.Adherent : Follower, stickler
45.Adhesive : Sticky, glue, gum
46.Admire : Praise, adore, esteem
47.Adore : Respect, idolise, worship, admire
48.Cheat : Defraud, gull, outwit, dupe
49.Cite : Quote, mention, name, adduce
50.Clothes : Apparel, attire, dress, garb
51.Colossal : Huge, gigantic, enormous, big
52.Commence, Begin, start, initiate
53.Gainsay : Contradict, dispute, controvert
54.Gallantry : Courage, bravery, heroism
55.Garbage : Filth, waste, useless, throwaway, trash
56.Garner : Accumulate, collect, gather
57.Garrulous : Prattling, chattering
58.Downright : Simple, unquestionable, blunt, frank
59.Dread : Apprehend, fear
60.Drench : Soak, wet

Note- Although the words are synonymous, there are subtle differences in their contexts and usages! Consult good dictionaries such as Oxford, Cambridge, Merriam- Webster and so forth to understand them!

✅One word substitution!
11.Inexplicable- That which cannot be explained
12.Inexplicit- Not definitely or clearly expressed.
13.Inexpressible-Incapable of being expressed in words
14.Infallible- A remedy which never fails
15.Infanticide- The act of killing an infant
16.Infection- A disease spread by contact
17.Infinite- Not limited by person or number.
18.Inflammable-Something that is quickly and easily set on fire and burned
19.Inimitable-A method that cannot be imitated
20.Insatiable-That which cannot be satisfied

✅Idioms and phrases
An arm chair job- Good income job with high comfort
12. An axe to grind- Something done for selfish reasons
13. An iron will- Strong will power
14. An old flame- A person, one had a romantic
relationship with, in the past.
15. An old head on young shoulders- A child or young person who thinks and
talks like an older and experienced
person
16. An olive branch- Peace request/peace treaty
17. Apple of discord- Matter of dispute
18. Apple of one’s eye- Very lovable/dearest one
19. Apple pie order- In good condition
20. At sea- To be confused/puzzled

✅Phrasal verbs
1.WARY OF- savdhan hona
2.UNCALLED FOR- anvaanchhit
3.RESULT IN- parinam sawroop kuchh hona
4.RESORT TO- koi tareeka apnana
5.VIE FOR- kisi vastu ko pane ke kiye competition karna
6.BE TO DO WITH- connection hona
7.DO AWAY WITH- chhutkara pana/ kucch khatam karna
8.DO STH DOWN- kisi ki aalochna karna
9.DO STH UP-jodna
10.DO WITHOUT-kisi vastu k bina kam chalana

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