Friday, February 1, 2013

ENGLISH VOCAB

1.    SECURE
(1) Secret              (2) Comfortable
      (3) Safe                 (4) Independent

2.    TYRANNY
(1) Misrule             (2) Power
(3) Madness          (4) Cruelty
3.    OBLIGATORY
(1) Useful              (2) Required
(3) Stubborn          (4) Agreeable
4.    CONNOISSEUR
(1) Ignorant            (2) Interpreter
(3) Delinquent       (4) Lover of art
5.    IMPETUOUS
(1) Violent              (2) Resourceful
(3) Pleasing           (4) Rash
6.    NEBULOUS
(1) Tiny                  (2) Vague
(3) Insignificant      (4) Inadequate
7.    WRATH
(1) Jealousy          (2) Hatred
(3) Anger               (4) Violence
8.    ABANDON
(1) Abscond          (2) Discontinue
(3) Neglect                        (4) Condense
9.    BASHFUL
(1)Vigilant              (2) Confident
(3) Shy                  (4) Hopeful
10.  GARNER
(1) Distribute         (2) Decorate
(3) Preserve          (4) Collect


ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS:

1. (3) 
Meaning: If you feel secure, you feel safe and happy and are not worried about life. 
Example: She felt secure and protected when she was with him. 

2. (4): 
Meaning: A tyranny is a cruel, harsh, and unfair government in which a person or small group of people have power over everyone else. 
Example: Self – expression and individuality are the greatest weapons against tyranny. 

3. (2): 
Meaning: If something is obligatory, you must do it because of a rule or a law. 
Example: Most women will be offered an ultrasound scan during pregnancy, although it’s not obligatory. 

4. (2): 
Meaning: A connoisseur is someone who knows a lot about the arts, food, drink, or some other subject. 
Example: Sarah tells me you’re something of an art connoisseur. 

5. (4): 
Meaning: If you describe someone as impetuous, you mean that they are likely to act quickly and suddenly without thinking or being careful.
Example: He was young and impetuous. 

6. (2) 
Meaning: If you describe something as nebulous, you mean that it is vague and not clearly defined or not easy to describe. 
Example: Music is such a nebulous thing. 

7.(3): 
Meaning: Wrath means the same as anger. 
Example: He incurred the wrath of the authorities in speaking out against government injustices. 

8. (2): 
Meaning: If you abandon an activity or piece of work, you stop doing it before it is finished. 
Example: The authorities have abandoned any attempt to distribute food. 

9. (3): 
Meaning: Someone who is bashful is shy and easily embarrassed. 
Example: He seemed bashful and awkward. 

10 (4): 
Meaning: If someone has garnered something useful or valuable, they have gained it or collected it. 
Example: He has garnered extensive support for his proposals.

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