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Synonym degraded, depraved Antonym ethical, virtuous His decadent behaviour has been the cause of his dismissal. Refurbish (refubish): to revamp and redecorate. Synonym overhaul, renovate, restore. Antonym demolish, wreck, ruin Our old house will have to be refurbished before we move into it. Resurrection (rezzurekshn): revival of a practice, or bringing back to life or use. Synonym rebirth, renaissance, restoration. Antonym burial, demise The present generation
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Synonym prudent, tactful, judicious Antonym imprudent, indiscreet, tactless When the family members began arguing, the guests thought it politic to leave. Insular (insewlar): having no interest in or no contact with people and ideas from other countries or societies. Synonym blinkered, limited, provincial Antonym cosmopolitan, tolerant Their insular attitude will never allow them to change their negative views about westernisation. Discover Match the words in column A with their synonyms in column B A B 1. Compendious a coward 2. Acerbity b avoid 3. Recreant c brief 4. Malediction d anger 5. Eschew e bitterness 6. Dudgeon f curse Looking back To make a splash means to do something in a prominent, striking and showy manner. The expression is frequently used with reference to an extravagant expenditure. The allusion is to noise and turbulence caused by violently disturbing a liquid, like falling or throwing something into water. Ponder As every thread of gold is valuable, so is every moment of time. J. Mason Score card 1c, 2e, 3a, 4f, 5b, 6d. Illa Vij |
