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Synonyms — austere, plain, self-denying Antonyms — comfortable, luxurious, self-indulgent. —Ever since her husband’s death, she has led an ascetic life. Annul (an’nul): to declare officially that something is not valid. Synonyms — abolish, cancel, abrogate Antonyms — re-enforce, reinstate, restore. — The government has been compelled to annul the elections. Discredit (dis’kredit): to damage the reputation of someone or something. Synonyms — disrepute, defame. Antonyms — honour, commend. —The members of the
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Synonyms — clandestine, conspiratorial Antonyms — candid, forthright — He cast a furtive look at the woman sitting next to him. Indisposed (in dispozd): ill Synonyms — ailing, sick Antonyms — healthy, fit —The singer had to be replaced the last minute because she was indisposed. Endurable (en-dewrabl):that which can be tolerated Synonyms — acceptable, tolerable, bearable Antonyms — insufferable, intolerable. — He found the old man’s company scarcely endurable. Discover Match the words in column A with their antonyms in column B:
Looking back Marathon is a small village in Greece situated about 40 km from Athens. Here in 490 B.C a fierce battle took place. In this the Greek forces led by Militiades defeated the Persian army of Dartus. It is believed that Militiades sent the runner Pheidippides to Athens with the news of the victory. He ran so fast that after he delivered the message, he fell dead to the ground. Today a marathon refers to a foot race of 42.2 km Ponder Manners are minor
morals. Score card — Illa Vij |
