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Synonym — immovable, obstinate, inflexible, rigid, unbending. Antonym — flexible, yielding. — She was adamant that she would not attend the party. Assiduous — (as-sid-u-us) working hard and being careful about its details. Synonym — diligent, industrious. Antonym — indolent, inactive. — The electric bulb was the result of numerous years of assiduous experiments. Actuate — (ak-choo-ate) to put into action. Synonym — impel, influence, incite, activate drive, urge, stir. Antonym — deter, dissuade, hinder, restrain. — He was actuated by his
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Synonym — hostility, resentment, aversion. Antonym — good will, appreciation. — The animosity between the two enemies was very evident. Propitious (pro-pish-i-us) favourable to somebody. Synonym — auspicious, encouraging. Antonym — inauspicious, unfavourable, ominous. — She considered the omen propitious for her first day at work. Discover Find the synonyms of tarnish from the jumbled words below: 1. ITSAN 2. MSDUEG 3. LMBESIH 4. AITTN 5. RASEM Looking back Trojan Horse refers to a person or thing intended secretly to undermine or bring about the downfall of an enemy or opponent. The term, taken from Greek mythology, refers to a hollow wooden statue of a horse in which the Greeks are said to have concealed themselves in order to enter Troy. Ponder Admiration is a very short-lived passion that decays on growing familiar with its object unless it be still fed with fresh discoveries and kept alive by perpetual miracles rising up to its view. — Addison Score card 1. Stain, 2. Smudge, 3. Blemish, 4. Taint, 5. Smear. — Illa Vij |
