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write down......

note something(with a pen) Write Off : Prepare Quickly ( The loss was written off), Write out : to write COMPLETELY ( Please write out the copy of the agreement), write up : make up-to-date (the reporters wrote up their performance of the match)
PREPOSITIONAL EXPRESSIONS FOLLOWED BY GERUNDS: verb+ing be accused of be accustomed to in addition to be afraid apologize (to someone) for believe in blame (someone) for be capable of be committed to complain about dream of forgive (someone) for be excited about be guilty of instead of be interested in look forward to be opposed to prevent (someone) from be scared of stop (someone) from succeed in take advantage of be terrified of Preposition dispense with

You must dispense .. his services. He is not reliable; do not count his help. Count on answer The antonym of "Immutable" is The antonym of "Haughty" is Variable Unassuming

The path of glory lead ..... to the grave

but trident

What's the name of the weapon that Lord Shiva holds in His hand? Magic
legerdemain

Hellish: infernal a fight in which people hit each other with their fists.
Fisticuffs

I don't know her exact age; I can only guess .................. , how old she really is. (at, about, against, from, of)(Ans : at guess about sth/for noun case only...and guess at sth/for noun nd verb case both) she saw---- the guests at the station.( See off Phrase) 1 into 2 up 3 down 4 off Do you know of a cure ................... baldness? (at/ by/ for/ in) She intended to post my letter, but she forgot all ................... it. (at, about, against, from, of) People in a rowdy scene (a) Mob. (b) Crowd (c) Rabble (d) Congregation Mitigate (A) Diminish (B) Divulge (C) Dedicate (D) Denote Fear of going to bed (a) Clinophobia (b) Ballistophobia (e) Xenophobia (d) Steliophobia The man was about to move his bike into the compound of his apartment when a passer by ........ down the motorbike . (a) forced (b) fell (c) turned (d) climbed (e) knocked Despite several ___ the mission succeeded in its attempt to resolve the conflict. (A)attempts (B) setbacks (C) meetings (D) delegations

opposite in meaning to OBDURATE flexible What's a 'pangram' : A sentence containing all alphabets 'The quick brown fox
jumped over the lazy dog ' is an example
Having paranormal power to see objects/ actions not perceived by the senses.....

CLAIRVOYANCE
My daughter was married ___ him last year.(to) I heard mum and dad ____ ur admission( The answer 2 my quest is 1,discussing..note: d

verb "discuss" does nt collacates with any prep bt when converted 2 a noun "discussion" it takes any prep dat suites it)
.... two weeks, he did not venture ..... the safety of his home even once. (For; beyond) Synonym of COMEUPPANCE?? Antonym of IMPECUNIOUSNESS Retribution

Pecuniary = related to money ; Impecunious = having no money; Antonym would be Affluence


He is not reliable; do not count his help.

On 'COUNT ON someone' is the phrase

My friend was ashamed ___ his bad work, ashamed ___ admit it. A: of, to He was 'in a brown study' and did not seem to catch my point. 'brown study' (n.)

Meaning: A state of deep thought. Answer: 3) Absorbed in reading


Synonym of PUERILE Puerile = Childish;

He is about to be 40 years old this December, but still he has not grown out of his puerile obsession with toys
Antonym of DISGRUNTLED?? A. contended Synonym of OPPROBRIUM

Opulence = wealth

Opprobrium = disgrace arising from shameful conduct Reproach = Criticism; Disgrace So answer is: B. Reproach
Synonym of PORTENTOUS?

portentous and ominous means- sth unpleasant is going to

happen in the future


Adjectives & Prepositions Some adjectives go with certain prepositions. There is no real pattern you need to learn them as you meet them. Here are some examples but remember that there are many other

adjective + preposition combinations that are not covered here. With at Im quite good at English but Im bad at maths and Im terrible at physics. With for Jogging is good for your health but smoking is bad for you. The town is famous for its cheese. As well as good for, bad for and famous for we also say qualified for ready for, responsible for, suitable for and several others. With of Im perfectly capable of doing it myself, thank you. Im very fond of this old sweatshirt. As well as capable of and fond of we also say aware of, full of, tired of and several others. With with Were very pleased with your progress. Youre not still angry with me are you? As well as pleased with and angry with we also say bored with, delighted with, satisfied with and several others. With to Shes the one whos married to a doctor, isnt she? Youll be responsible to the head of the Finance department. Notice that you can be responsible for something but responsible to someone. Other common adjective + preposition combinations include interested in and keen on. Its a good idea to make a note of new combinations in your vocabulary notebook as you meet them. Remember too that a preposition is followed by a noun or a gerund (ing form). Use the following verbs (believe, fill, get, look, put, switch, take, throw, turn, try) and the prepositions (away, down, for, in, off, on, out) an form meaningful sentences. Example: My parents are out. So I have to _________ my baby-brother. Answer: My parents are out. So I have to LOOK AFTER my baby-brother. 1) Quick!_____________ the bus. It's ready to leave. 2) I don't know where my book is. I have to__________ it. 3) It's dark inside. Can you _______ the light, please? 4) _____________ the form, please. 5) I need some new clothes. Why don't you ________ these jeans? 6) It's warm inside. _________ your coat. 7) This pencil is really old. You can______ it _____ . It's so loud here. Can you____________ the radio a little. 9) The firemen were able to _______ the fire in Church Street. 10) Does your little brother _________ ghosts? Antonym of TRUCULENT?? Antonym of TEMERITY?? Synonym of KNACKERED?? Peaceful Humility Tired

Synonym of ELOQUENT ?? Synonym of SWISH ?? Synonym of CAVEAT?? Antonym of HIATUS ?? Synonym of OBSEQUIOUS Synonym of OBSTREPEROUS antonym

Fluent Fashionable Warning Continuity servile Unruly

vividly. A- Impressively B-lively C -intensely D-hideously. 2-Churlish . A-brusque B-Pleasant C-grumpy D-morose 3- Traduce . A-decay B-admonish C- praise D-disparage . 4-Plummet . A- Pester B- Pluge C-Precipitate D-Soar 5-niggardly . A- penurious B- agile C- generous D- miserly. 6-Jubilant . A-Joyous B- inebriated c- refreshed D- morose . 7- Ensue . A- follow B - commence C- precede D- cease 8- bilious . A-pleasant B-malevolent c- grouchy D- cross 9-Garrulous . A- Laconic B- babbling c- Prolix D-loquacious 10- Scoff A- sneer B- belittle C- applaud D- castigate

WHATEVER, WHOEVER, WHICHEVER, WHEREVER, WHENEVER whatever = anything that whoever = anyone who whichever = any ... which wherever = at any place whenever = at any time You can do whatever you want. ... Whoever leaves last should lock the door. Choose whichever chocolate you like. We can have dinner wherever you choose. You can visit us whenever you are around. Synonym of PEJORATIVE ?? Disparaging, abusive

There are some words (cowardly, deadly, friendly, likely, lively, lonely, silly, miserly) which look like adverbs but are actually adjectives. So these words are used as adverbial phrases.

we heard that the Richards ___ their house recently.


Have shifted. recent perfect happening to b denoted.

complete the FORMALITIES OF REGISTERATION OF the workshop before you enter the hall.
First part: " formalities of something" where the something is a noun as in: "Formalities of marriage" "Formalities of registration" and the registration is for what? Formalities of registration for the workshop

If i got rich/,i would travel /around the world/.n.e


If i WERE rich
the more the remonstrated ____ the referee the worse the situation became. (with) the police is investigating (1) for the recent happening (2) in the area (3) NE(remove for) internet cafe owners fear that a police crackdown may cause ____ damage to their business.( irreparable) I met the gentleman (1) today morning on my way (2) to the market (3) NE(this morning ) 1-The master didnot know/who of the servants/broke the glass./ne

WHO AMONG the servants can also be used! The master did not know/WHICH of the servants/broke the glass The master did not know/WHO AMONG the servants/broke the glass Both are correct! Mind +gerund

Although rainfall was adequate (CONCESSION)/ Although all atmospheric conditions are favorable.....A noun is required after "in spite of/ despite).
------rainfall was adequate this year ,the mango trees still did not produce a high yield(Although) A----firms are having trouble with industrial relations(D-Great many) I can assure that your name will not be mentioned. Correct it.( Assure is a transitive verb!

It needs an object /I can assure YOU that your name will not be mentioned)
Padmini had not rarely missed a dance performeance or festival since she was eight years old.( omit 'not'. . . rarely is never used wid not. .'had rarely missed'. .) Identify wrong usage(one or many) of Abash from below options: 1. Many a times criminal are Abashed after the crime but they still suffer punishment from the court. 2. Usually adult are Abash more frequently then kids. 3. An IT professional student is Abash many a times in his college life then his colleagues in other department. 4. She is not abash as it is her third breakup.

2. Usually adults GET ABASHED more frequently THAN kids. 3. An IT professional student is ABASHED many a times in his college life 4. She is not ABASHED as it is her third breakup. and in sentence 1 the error is: 1. Many a times CRIMINALS are Abashed after the crime but they still suffer punishment from the court.
Identify wrong usage(one or many) of Extrinsic from below options: 1. Extrinsic factor leads to his victory. 2. Commando is selected from a group, if authority is convinced that he can survive in Extrinsic situation. 3. If doctor don't have any hope, they then hope that some Extrinsic may work. 4. 1 in million baby born with Extrinsic talent, the chemistry of there brain cannot be explained in medical terms.

An extrinsic factor LEAD to his victory. 2. A commando is selected from a group, if the authority is convinced that he can survive in extrinsic situations. 3. If doctor don't have any hope, they then hope that some Extrinsic may work.

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