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Choose the closest meaning of the words given in the capital letters –

1. MIMESIS
(A) imitation, mimicry (B) intelligence (C) quiet, silent

2. PERFIDIOUS
(A) callous (B) treacherous (C) reasonable

3. DECAPITATE
(A) to remove the head of (B) to pretend (C) to behave badly

4. IMMOLATE
(A) to kill as a sacrifice (B) to reimburse (C) to realize

5. INEFFABLE
(A) sensible (B) unpardonable (C) something which cannot be described in words

6. THESPIAN
(A) reluctant (B) an actor (C) obstinate

7. AFFLATUS
(A) a divine inspiration (B) brilliance (C) insecurity
Answers: 1.A 2.B 3.A 4.A 5.C 6.B 7.A

Choose the word most nearly opposite to the words given in the capital letters-

1. CONTRADICT
(A) to corroborate (B) to direct (C) to demolish

2. DEPORT
(A) to remind (B) to attack (C) to admit

3. EMANCIPATE
(A) to debilitate (B) to enslave (C) to tease

4. INDICT
(A) to strengthen (B) to acquit (C) to edit

5. CONTRARY
(A) adamant (B) benevolent (C) compatible

6. DEPRESSANT
(A) stimulant (B) boisterous (C) diligent

7. DOMINANT
(A) hazardous (B) massive (C) submissive

1. A 2.C 3.B 4.B 5.C 6.A 7.C

Let us know these phrasal verbs

To play something down:- to make an attempt to make something appear less important. (चीजों को कम महत्वपूर्ण दिखाने की कोशिश करना) They are taking all steps to play down their involvement in the last night’s theft in the bank.

To play off:- to play a final game to decide the winner (विजेता के चुनाव के लिए फाइनल मैच खेलना) Both the players played off the final match to secure their place in the team which will play in Australia next month.

To permit of something:– to allow something to happen (किसी चीज को घटित होने के लिए अनुमति देना) The examinations are so close and that is why time does not permit of any relaxation.

To pick something off:- to remove something (कुछ चीजों को हटाना) The boys picked the dead leaves off the plants.

To pick somebody or something off:– to choose the best people or thing (सर्वोत्तम लोग या वस्तुओं को चुनना) The multinational companies visit the premier institutes to pick off the brilliant professionals.

To pick on somebody:– to repeatedly treat someone very unfairly (किसी के साथ लगातार गलत व्यवहार करना) The principal was found to be accused of picking on one of the teachers of the college.

To keep ahead of something or somebody:- to continue to be more successful than others (दूसरों से अधिक सफल होना जारी रखना) If you want to keep ahead in this domain of fierce competition, you will have to become very hard working and ambitious.

WORD OF THE WEEK

UNASSUMING:- adjective, modest, down-to-earth, (आडंबरविहीन, जमीन से जुड़ा हुआ) Though she is a celebrity but she lives in an assuming home.
Synonyms:- Demure, unpretentious, meek, humble
Antonyms:- Conceited, arrogant