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Synonyms — alienated, disloyal, estranged Antonyms — faithful, steadfast, trustworthy — Some disaffected members have left the ruling party and joined the opposition. Expedient (ik’s peedient): useful or convenient for a particular purpose, though it may not be fair or moral. Synonyms — advantageous, judicious, opportune Antonyms — inconvenient, inopportune, untimely — The company feels that it would be expedient to withdraw some perks offered to the employees. Enmesh (in’mesh): to involve somebody or something in a situation from where they are unable to escape. Synonyms — embroil, ensnare, entangle Antonyms — detach, extricate, disengage — He is so deeply
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Synonyms — loathsome, disgraceful, contemptible Antonyms — admirable, commendable, venerable — His despicable actions have been condemned by his family. Balk (also baulk) (bawlk): to shy away or draw back from doing something Synonyms — hesitate, flinch Antonyms — persevere — Maria’s parents balked at the thought of buying her the expensive designer dress. Discover Match the words in Column A with their antonyms in column B. A B 1. numerous a. base 2. heroic b. exo-nerate 3. ancestor c. sparse 4. accuse d. unpar-donable 5. indigenous e. progeny 6. venial f. foreign Looking back To draw in one’s horns means to withdraw from a position one has taken up, in argument, opinion or conduct. The metaphor began in the fourteenth century and the illusion is to snails which withdraw their tentacles (horns) if they suspect or fear any danger. Ponder A man cannot leave a better legacy to the world than a well-educated family. — Thomas Scott Score card 1c, 2a, 3e, 4b, 5f, 6d. — Illa Vij |
