Relent (re-Lent) — to become less strict or determined

Synonyms — surrender, concede, yield

Antonyms — unbending, unyielding

Sombre (somber) — dark in colour; dull and gloomy

Synonyms — dismal, drab, melancholy

Antonyms — cheerful, bright, lively

Puritanical (peur-i-tannikal) — having or involving very strict moral values

Synonyms — austere, prudish, severe

Antonyms — liberal, permissive, indulgent

— My parents are extremely puritanical and I won’t be allowed to attend this party.

Misspent (miss-spent) — to spend one’s time or money foolishly or wrongly

Synonyms — dissipated, squandered, wasted

Antonyms — fruitful, worthwhile

Languish (lang-gwish) — to weaken or fail to progress

Synonyms — decline, droop, wither

Antonyms — bloom, prosper, thrive

Equivocal (e-kwivo ‘kal) — not clear or definite in meaning or intention.

Synonyms — ambiguous, indefinite, ambivalent

Antonyms — clear, certain, decisive

— Most politicians give equivocal answers to press reporters.

Match the columns to discover some distinctive names given to some countries.

A B

1. Scotland a. The land of the Golden Fleece

2. Australia b. The Emerald Isle

3. Trinidad c. The land of Oat Cakes

4. Denmark d. The Isles of Springs

5. Ireland e. The

mother-in-law of Europe

6. Jamaica f. The land of the Humming Bird

Derrick is a large crane used for lifting or moving heavy weights, especially on a ship. In the 17th century an English hangman named Derrick hoisted some notorious criminals to their death.

Night brings out stars, as sorrows show us truths.

1c, 2a, 3f, 4e, 5b, 6d

— Illa Vij