Section- 1
Near-synonyms
1. Consummate, unalloyed, flawless
2. Manhandle, ill-treat, mistreat
3. Imbue, inculcate, infuse
4. Nearing, impending, forthcoming
5. Discreet, canny, prudent
6. Durable, stalwart, stout
7. Palliate, soothe, mitigate
8. Herald, vanguard, harbinger
9. Penury, destitution, pauperism
10. Offspring, issue, descendant
11. Muse, brood, deliberate, ponder, mull
12. Viewpoint, standpoint, vantage point
13. Poignant, excruciating, sorrowful, piteous
14. Exiled, derelict, unhoused
15. Clasp, clutch, seize
16. Capricious, impulsive, fickle, whimsical
17. Flamboyant, extravagant, ostentatious, flashy
18. Enthusiastic, passionate, fervent
19. Chaotic, hectic, turbulent
20. Impolite, discourteous, brusque
21. Shiny, radiant, luminous
22. Poor, destitute, impoverished
23. Apathetic, indifferent, unenthusiastic
24. Introvert, reclusive, antisocial
25. Compliant, obedient, submissive
Section- 2
One word substitution:
1. Ordain- to make someone priest of the Church
2. Novelty- the quality of being new and different
3. Inventory- a detailed list
4. Contender- a person competing with others
5. Bemuse- to confuse
6. Analogous- similar in some way
7. Windfall- an unexpected piece of good fortune
8. Volition- the act of making a choice
9. Vindictive- having or showing a desire for revenge
10. Verdict- a decision made by a jury
11. Venerate- regard with feelings of respect
12. Velocity- the speed of something in a particular direction
13. Vehement- showing strong feelings
14. Unanimous- consent of all
15. Tsunami- an extremely large wave in the sea caused by an earthquake
16. Verbatim- In the same words as were used originally
17. Heliotherapy- The therapeutic use of sunlight
18. Caucus- A closed political meeting
19. Grandiloquent- High sounding pompous speech or writing
20. Telegraph- A written message from far off place
21. Chrematophile- A person who loves money
22. Immitable - Something which can be copied
23. Tenacious- Determined to achieve something
24. Veer- Changing the direction of one’s path suddenly
25. Imbroglio- Complex situation or a mix-up
Section- 3
Idioms/ phrases/ proverbs:
1. Don't count your chickens before they hatch- Don't plan anything that depends on a good thing you expect to happen in the future
2. Every cloud has a silver lining- Every bad situation has some good aspect
3. In the heat of the moment- Overwhelmed by what is happening in the moment
4. Lose one's touch- Not be able to do something as well as before
5. Put something on ice- Postpone something for later
6. Queer the pitch- Spoil a plan
7. Down in the dumps- Feeling depressed
8. Elephant in the room- An obvious problem that people avoid discussing
9. Fit as a fiddle- In good health
10. Go the extra mile- Make more effort than is expected of you
11. Hit the books- Start studying seriously
12. Just what the doctor ordered- Exactly what was needed
13. Not playing with a full deck- Someone who lacks intelligence
14. Rule of thumb- A broadly accurate guide or principle
15. Cry wolf- Give a false alarm or exaggerate a situation
16. Ignorance is bliss- Not knowing about a problem or situation allows one to be happier
17. Jack of all trades- Someone who can do many different tasks or jobs
18. Keep your chin up- Remain cheerful and optimistic in difficult times
19. Rome wasn't built in a day- Great things take time to achieve
20. Taste of your own medicine- Experience the same negative treatment you have given to others
21. Up for grabs- Available for anyone to take or win
22. X-factor= A special quality or factor that sets someone or something apart
23. Whole nine yards- The complete or full extent of something
24. You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours- Help each other mutually
25. Back to the drawing board- Starting over or going back to the beginning because the previous attempt failed
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