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1.Standalone (adjective) Elaborated meaning : (of computer hardware or software) able to operate independently of other hardware or software Synonyms: autonomous, independent Antonyms : Dependent Example :Nothing but a standalone phone booth. Trick : Standalone=Stand + Alone = Doing anything alone without depending on others |
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2.Unveiled (verb) Elaborated meaning : remove a veil or covering from, in particular uncover (a new monument or work of art) as part of a public ceremony Synonyms: unbosom, display Antonyms : protect, veil Example :The monument was unveiled on the 21st of March 1496. Trick : Unveiled spells like UN + WHEELED ( lack of wheels ).The UN WHEELED vehicle is UNCOVER from Insurance |
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3.Assent (noun) Elaborated meaning : the expression of approval or agreement Synonyms: consent, accession Antonyms : dissent, rejection Example :William refused his assent, and in August suddenly invaded Belgium. Trick : Kindly observe Assent spells like ACCEPT |
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4. Subsidiaries (noun) Elaborated meaning : a company controlled by a holding company Synonyms: adjunct, affix Antonyms : base, subtraction Example :American Tobacco consolidates only its wholly owned domestic subsidiaries. Trick : Subsidiaries = SUBSIDE + DIARIES (Related oraganisations) |
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5.Pillaged (verb) Elaborated meaning : rob a (place) using violence, especially in wartime Synonyms: arrogate, ravage Antonyms : construct, protect Example :The neighbors devastated the garden and pillaged the rare flowers. Trick : Pillaged = Pill + Aged = AGED people get ROBBED by having PILLS from ROBBERS |
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6. Intimidation (noun) Elaborated meaning : the action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated Synonyms: coercion, threatening Example :Man seeks to influence his fellow men in various ways, by intimidation, by deceit, by briber Trick : intimidate = Intimated + Date (The kashmir people is TERRIFING by the INTIMATION DATE given by terrorists) |
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7.Institutionalised (verb) Elaborated meaning : establish (something, typically a practice or activity) as a convention or norm in an organization or culture Synonyms: commit, consign Example :Anyone who has this much fun talking to themselves should be institutionalized. Trick : Institutionalised = Institution + established |
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8.Derided (verb) Elaborated meaning : express contempt for, ridicule Synonyms: gibe, contemn Antonyms : admire, respect Example :Even in the 12th century there were some who detected, and derided, the fictitious character of Geoffrey’s “History.” Trick : Derided spells like there i dead (due to make fun of others) |
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9.Resistance (noun) Elaborated meaning : the refusal to accept or comply with something Synonyms: combat, rebuff Antonyms : assistance, compliance Example :The truth of his words made her last meager attempt at resistance melt. Trick : Having strength to RESIST(not allowing) something |
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10.Morphed Elaborated meaning : change smoothly from one image to another by small gradual steps using computer animation techniques Synonyms: distort, contort Antonyms : stagnate, sustain Example :The images faded and morphed back into words that dropped to the pages. Trick : Morphed (verb) = MORE + ADDED (MORE things are ADDED in MORPHED(EDITED) image) |
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Imp Word :Repel (verb) Elaborated meaning : Drive something away Synonyms: revolt, disgust Example :She was repelled by his chauvinist attitude and decided to break off the engagement. Trick : Mosquito Repellent repels (drives away) mosquitoes |
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