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Aberration
A departure from what is normal Unsual, or unexpected, typically an unwelcome one
They described the outbreak of violence in the area as an *******
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Legitimate
Being in compliance with the law
Lawful ********* business
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Torment
- Agony
- Suffering
- Anguish
- Distress
- Affliction
Their deaths have left both families in *******
He was ******** by jealousy
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Tiny
There are so many ******* creatures there to astonish you
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Array
Broadened people's mindsets widen the ***** of thoughts and actions
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Fortnight
A period of fourteen consecutive days
Most major tennis tournaments last a ********
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Astonish
Your ability to speak six languages is ******* me
I was ********* to see the great change in her confidence
Nature always *********** me
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Persevere
- Persist
- Refuse to stop
- Hang on
- Hold on
Success is the result of ********
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Decipher
- Interpret (ambiguous, obscure, or illegible matter)
- Convert from a code to plain text
- Decode
- You have to contemplate and ****** the important information out of patents and papers and make use of it in our projects
Listening to prominant speakers, you must learn to ******* their best practices
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Contentious
- Inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree
- Disputative
- Litigious
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Zest
- Great enthusiasm and energy
- Grit
They campaigned with ***** and intelligence
What separates great people from mediocre ones is their ****** for life
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Thrive
- Grow or develop well or vigorously
- (of a child, animal, or plant) grow or develop well or vigorously.
The new baby ******** on breast feeding
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Confectionery
Sweets and chocolates considered collectively
Somebody is delicately licking the ****** sugar
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Tremble
- Shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty
- Quiver
- Waver
- Apprehensive
Isobel was ******* with excitement
Joe's face was pale and his hands were ********
******* to think that we could ever return to conditions like these
I ******** at the thought of what might be lurking near me unseen
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Dilemma
Most of the times, we are in ******* on whether to go out on weekends or have fun at home
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Apprehend
- Arrest
- Catch
- Capture
- Seize
- Understand, comprehend, realize, recognize
The thieves were quickly *******
He is sharp enough to ******* even complex problem
I am a slow learner, it is difficult for me to ******* discussions and key points at the first instance
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Commiserate
- Express or feel sympathy or pity
- Sympathize
She went over to ******* with Rose on her unfortunate circumstances
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Gruelling
- Extremely tiring and demanding
- Arduous
- Laborious
A ******* schedule is becoming routine in life. Is it just a mental gimmick?
When faced with ****** situations, you just have to remind yourself to look the other way
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Despise
- Feel contempt or a deep repugnance for
- Detest
- Hate
He ******* himself for being selfish
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Ambiguous
Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
******** phrases create lot of confusion
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Sober
Quiet or sedate in demeanor marked by seriousness, gravity, solemnity
Our engineering leader is so ****** while talking that we feel anxious
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Pragmatic
- Of or relating to a practical point of view or practical considerations
- dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
"a ******** approach to politics & business is always conducive"
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brashly
Self assertive in a rude noisy or overbearing way
if we are ***** insulted, our stomachs will contract we will clench our teeth and hands main turn into fist
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Supper
An evening meal, typically a light or informal one
You may have called while they were preparing *******
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Accost
To approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with a demand or request
Angry beggar ***** me for money
Teenage children are ****** parents to fulfil their desires
****** anybody is prohibited in Cummins. You must be humble
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Tanning
(of a pale-skinned person or their skin) become brown or browner after exposure to the sun.
You'll ******* very quickly in the pure air
At the beach when we close our eyes when we feel ourselves ******
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Curb
- A check or restraint on something.
- Restrict
"plans to introduce tougher ***** on insider dealing"
She promised she would ***** her temper
He had to ***** some of his desires and control some of his actions
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Horrible
- Horrid
- Causing or likely to cause horror
- Shocking
- Very unpleasant
The tea tasted ******
The teachers at school were ******
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Incredible
- Impossible to believe
- Unbelievable
- Unconvincing
- Far-fetched
- So implausible as to elicit disbelief
- Astonishing
Gave an ******* explanation of the cause of the accident
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Unfurled
Make or become spread out from a rolled or folded state, especially in order to be open to the wind
A systematic flute practice begins for me after **** the mat
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Relish
- Enjoy greatly
- Enjoy
- Take pleasure in
- Rejoice in Savour
- Flavouring
He was ******* his moment of glory
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Hideous
- Very ugly
- Extremely unpleasant
- Obnoxious
"Hollywood directors are good at creating hypothetical ******* lizard-like creatures"
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Slew
Large number of things
Stress and anxiety can lead to a whole ***** of different diseases
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Whooping
All at once they were ****** with laughter
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Irascible
- Having or showing tendency of easily getting angered
- Less tolerant
The supervisor was the ******* sort, and secretly resented anyone who was more creative than himself
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Anomaly
- Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected
- Aberration
We must review to identify ********* before taking decisions
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Posit
- Put forward as fact or as a basis for argument
- to suggest something as a basic fact or principle from which a further idea is formed or developed
- Postulate
- a statement which is made on the assumption that it will prove to be true.
He ****** four basic plans of organization in the kingdom
The Confucian view ****** a perfectible human nature
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Incur
- Earn debt
- To become liable or subject to (something unwelcoming) as a result of one's actions
- Bring upon loss
His remarks eventually ******* the anger of a friend
We have to be cautious while investing in shares, else we ******** significant losses
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bemoan
- Express discontent or sorrow over (something)
- Lament
Similarly, several regional lakes are empty of fish, and village hunters repeatedly ******* having to travel longer and further each year in search of game.
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Doom
death, destruction, or some other terrible fate.
"the aircraft was sent crashing to its ******* in the water"
This may result in an early marriage which might be ******* from the start
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Malign
- Speak unfavorably about
- Badmouth
- Traduce
- Drag through the mud
She ********** her inlaws everywhere
Prompted by ******* motives, he indulged in office politics
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Fond
Having an affection or liking for
I'm very ***** of reading
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Catastrophic
Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
It was indeed a ****** earthquake
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Embrace
- Hug
- Clasp in the arms
- Accept (a belief, theory, or change) willingly, enthusiastically
Our club members ***** every individual who is weak in communication skills and is willing to improve
Cummins ******* diversity which enables innovation
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Disguise
To change the appearance of something so as to conceal identity or mislead, as by means of deceptive garb
Authenticity is an integral part of leadership behaviours, you cannot ********* yourself for a long time
In this real world, people choose to ******** their background to gain advantage
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Demeanour
- Appearance
- The way a person behaves towards others
- Conduct
Your success is determined by your ******
I maintain approachable *******
Our leader always maintains sober *****
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Wander
Walk or move in a leisurely, casual, or aimless way
He ******* aimlessly through the narrow streets
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Anxious
Very worried
He was so ******** after that accident and did not step out
******** is the biggest deterrant in public speaking
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Foot out of service
- Person, equipment or vehicle not in use
- Retired
Idiom
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Rummage
Search unsystematically and untidily through a mass or receptacle
He ****** in his pocket for a handkerchief
He ****** the drawer for his false teeth
One day a young woman was shopping in the vegetable aisle, as another older woman ******* through the endives.
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Implications
- Suggestion
- Inference
- the conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.
"the ******* is that no one person at the bank is responsible"
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Endure
Suffer (Jhelana) patiently
We have to ******* sometimes certain tough situations which are beyond our control
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Akin
Similar
My parents were *****, probably half cousins
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Ensue
Happen or occur afterwards or as a result
If a sales representative wishes to meet a particular sales target but apprehensive of doing so, the condition of stress *****
Nevertheless when we share that with others, positive feelings will *******
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Grateful
- Appreciative of benefits received
- Thankful
I am ******** to God for everything that I received in this lifetime
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Invigorate
Give strength or energy to.
The shower had *********** her
If you want to fulfill your desires, you must ******* them
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Relinquish
- Voluntarily cease to keep or claim
- Transfer
He ********* his managerial role to become chief executive
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Connote
(of a word) imply or suggest (an idea or feeling) in addition to the literal or primary meaning
Note that fear is a de-motivator which ****** negative results
The term ‘modern science’ usually ******* a complete openness to empirical testing
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Barrier
- A structure, such as a fence, built to bar passage
- Something immaterial that obstructs or impedes
Pursuing family life becomes a big ******** to our freedom of taking quick decisions
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Grapple
- Engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons
- Wrestle
Passer-by ******** with the man after the knife attack
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Attuned
- Make receptive or aware
- Accustom
- Acclimatize
A society more ****** to consumerism than ideology
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Kneel
Supporting yourself on your knees Surrender
Learn to ******* down in front of that great one when you can't see any way out
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Screech
(of a person or animal) give a loud, harsh, piercing cry
The monkeys are jumping and ******* everywhere to ensure everything is being done efficiently and effectively
She hit her brother, causing him to ******* with pain
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Blossom
- Mature or develop in a promising or healthy way
- Evolve
Their friendship ******* into romance
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Looking down to someone
Blaming somebody
Idiom
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Per se
It is not these facts ******* that are important
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Canning
- Dismiss
- Not pursued
- dismiss from a job
- Discard
His idea was ******, and he felt like a loser
"he was ****** because of a tiff over promotion"
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Frigid
- Very cold in temperature
- Stiff or formal in behaviour or style.
The ***** elegance of the new Opera Bastille
****** water makes it difficult to complete early morning chores during winter
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Providence
- The protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power
- Grace
They found their trust in divine ****** to be a source of comfort
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Hanker
- Yearn
- Long
- Crave
- Feel a strong desire for or to do something
He ******* after a lost golden chain
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Immense
- Of boundless or immeasurable size or extent
- Very Big
- Extremely large
- Huge
- Colossal
It gives me ******* pleasure to be part of this club
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Dread
- To anticipate with apprehension or terror
- To fear greatly
I everyday ******* the long drive back to home
Impressions in subconscious mind make me ****** the things such as water, fire, height
There are many who ******** public speaking
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Anecdote
Short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
Sharing a life lesson with the help of short ******* helps people grasp the knowledge faster
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Acrimonious
Angry and full of strong bitter feelings and words
His parents went through an ******* divorce
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Grim
- Very serious or gloomy
- Stern
- Forbidding
- Uninviting
- Unapproachable
- Aloof
- Distant
- Dismal
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