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Words
gleaned

cartography
lien
emancipation
antebellum
assimilate
Stray
succumbed
inkling
disdainful
Paradigm
incommunicado
litigation
adjudicate
pejorative
supersession
demit

thwart
flattering
mend

clampdown
anthropologist
repudiate

confluence

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antiquated

de facto
vested
sinister
exiles
debilitate
testify
dismayed
plight
loathing
excerpted
absolved
bent
grandiose
triumphalism
fanatic
belligerent
triumph
despicable
impunity
oppression
patron
patronage
bork

amicus curiae

innuendo

impugn

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sabotage
foray
ratify
proliferation
clandestine
disillusionment
truce
coalitions
subjugate
apostasy
corpse
repent
excoriate
blitz

belied
stagflation
internecine
catastrophe
dubious
gaiety
spurn
partisan
beget
extradite
inextricably
acclimation
detrimental
prod

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shear
wander
zenith
fidgeted
omen
abashed
infidels
retaliate
lament
grouch
disembark
refrain
capricious
boulder
bedouins
nocturnal
sentinels
decipher
contemplate
incessantly
clamour
exultant
hypnotize
heed
seer
wary
assortment
suffused
famine
prophesy
prognostication
expedition
abruptly
squint
frantic
melancholy
ravages
sorcerer
confiscate
disciple

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shovel
levanter
exhortation
diminution
antiquity
plank
ascendancy
wicked
privations
antagonistic
mammoth
adversary
sullen
resentment
emissary
auster
aloof
fraternity
persecution
enraged
maroon
slaying
repercusssion
savagery
exodus
timidity
falter
conflagration
vindicates
turmoil
lluded
parricide
undaunted
provocation
vivisection
credo
assiduously

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stoke
crusade
magnanimity
inevitable
vacillation
futile
reconnaissance
epitaph
flamboyant
feckless
mundane
feudal
detested
exasperation
chaos
accession
accede
balkanization
cajole
archaic
capitulate
menagerie
anine
hound
placate
plebiscite
forged
amputate
radicalized
demagogue
perfidy
perilously

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Meaning
Obtain (information) from various sources, often with difficulty
The science or practice of drawing maps
A right to keep possession of property belonging to another person until a
debt owed by that person is discharged
freeing of someone from slavery
era before war
Take in and understand fully
Move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place
Die from the effect of a disease or injury
A slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint
showing lack of respect
a pattern or mode
Not able, wanting, or allowed to communicate with other people
The process of taking legal action
Make a formal judgement on a disputed matter
Expressing contempt or disapproval
Take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use)
Resign from

Oppose (a plan, attempt, or ambition) successfully


Give an unrealistically favourable impression
repair
A concerted or harsh attempt to suppress something
study of humankind
reject

The junction of two rivers

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Old-fashioned or outdated
Existing or holding a specified position in fact but not necessarily by legal
right
Confer or bestow (power, authority, property, etc.) on someone
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will
happen
Expel and bar (someone) from their native country, typically for political or
punitive reasons
Make (someone) very weak and infirm
Give evidence as a witness in a law court
Concern and distress caused by something unexpected
A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation
A feeling of intense dislike or disgust; hatred
A short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing
Declare (someone) free from guilt, obligation, or punishment
Sharply curved or having an angle
magnificent
Excessive exultation over ones success or achievements
A person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal, especially for an
extreme religious or political cause
Hostile and aggressive
A great victory or achievement
deserving hatered
Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an
action
Anxiety or distress
A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or
cause
The support given by a patron
Obstruct (someone, especially a candidate for public office) through
systematic defamation
An impartial adviser, often voluntary, to a court of law in a particular case

An allusive or oblique remark or hint

Dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into


question

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Deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political
or military advantage.
A brief but spirited attempt to become involved in a new activity or sphere
Sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it
officially valid:
Rapid increase in the number or amount of something:
Kept secret or done secretively
A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not
as good as one believed it to be
An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting or arguing for a
certain time
A temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties
forming a government
Bring under domination or control, especially by conquest:
The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief or principle:
A dead body, especially of a human being rather than an anima
Feel or express sincere regret or remorse about ones wrongdoing or sin
Criticize (someone) severely
An intensive or sudden military attack

fail to give a true impression of


Persistent high inflation combined with high unemployment and stagnant
demand in a countrys economy.
Destructive to both sides in a conflict
An event causing great and usually sudden damage or suffering; a disaster
Hesitating or doubting
Lively celebration or festivities
reject dis respectfully
A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person
cause, bring
Hand over (a person accused or convicted of a crime) to the jurisdiction of the
foreign state in which the crime was committed
Impossible to disentangle or separate
the process or result ofacclimating;especially: physiological adjustment by
an organism to environmental change
causing damage or injury
poke with a finger, foot, or pointed object

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cut the wool off (a sheep or other animal)
walk or move in a leisurely or aimless way.
the time at which something is most powerful or successful.
make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through
nervousness or impatience
an event regarded as a portent of good or evil
make (someone) feel embarrassed
a person who has no religion or whose religion is not that of the majority.
make an attack in return for a similar attack.
a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
fault finder
leave a ship, aircraft, or train
stop oneself from doing something.
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour.
a large rock
a nomadic Arab of the desert
active in night
a soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch
convert (a text written in code, or a coded signal) into normal language.
look thoughtfully for a long time at.
constantly
(of a group of people) shout loudly and insistently.
triumphantly happy.
capture the whole attention of (someone);
pay attention to; take notice of.
a person of supposed supernatural insight who sees visions of the future.
feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
a miscellaneous collection of things or people.
gradually spread through or over.
extreme scarcity of food.
say that (a specified thing) will happen in the future.
the action of prophesying future events.
a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose,
especially that of exploration, research, or war.
Sudden andunexpected
look at someone or something with one or both eyes partly closed in an
attempt to see more clearly or as a reaction to strong light.
marked by fast and nervous, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity
a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
cause severe and extensive damage to.
a person who claims or is believed to have magic powers; a wizard.
take or seize (someone's property) with authority.
a follower or pupil of a teacher, leader, or philosopher.

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a tool resembling a spade with a broad blade and typically upturned sides,
used for moving coal, earth, snow, or other material.
a strong easterly wind in the Mediterranean region.
an address or communication emphatically urging someone to do something.
a reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something.
the ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human
civilizations before the Middle Ages.
a fundamental point of a political or other programme.
occupation of a position of dominant power or influence.
evil or morally wrong.
a state in which food and other essentials for well-being are lacking.
showing or feeling active opposition or hostility towards someone or
something.
huge
one's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.
bad tempered or sulky
bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.
a person sent as a diplomatic representative on a special mission.
severe or strict in manner or attitude.
not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
friendship and mutual support within a group.
hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race or political or religious
beliefs; oppression.
very angry
leave (someone) trapped and alone in an inaccessible place, especially an
island.
killing
an unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome
one.
the quality of being fierce or cruel.
a mass departure of people.
fear
lose strength or momentum
an extensive fire which destroys a great deal of land or property.
show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.
a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at.
the killing of a parent or other near relative.
not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment.
action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately.
detailed criticism
a statement of the beliefs or aims which guide someone's actions.
carefully

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incite
a vigorous campaign for political, social, or religious change.
generosity
unavoidable
the inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecision.
incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
military observation of a region to locate an enemy or ascertain strategic
features.
something by which a person, time, or event will be remembered.
(of a person or their behaviour) tending to attract attention because of their
exuberance, confidence, and stylishness.
irresponsible
lacking interest or excitement; dull.
outdated or old fashioned
dislike intensely
feeling of intense irritation
compete disorder or confusion
the attainment or acquisition of a position of rank or power.
agree on a demand, request
1. Balkanization, or Balkanisation, is a geopolitical term, originally used to

describe the process of fragmentation or division of a region or state into smaller


regions or states that are often hostile or non-cooperative with one another.
persuade someone
very old fashioned
cease to resist an opponent
collection of wild animals kept in the captivity for exhibition
dog
a dog of a breed used for hunting, especially one able to track by scent
make some less angry
the direct vote of all the members of an electorate on an important public
question such as a change in the constitution.
fake
cut off (a limb) by surgical operation.
cause (someone) to become an advocate of radical political or social reform.
a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and
prejudices rather than by using rational argument.
the state of being deceitful and untrustworthy.
dangerously

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Sentence

the information isgleaned frompress cuttings


Mercator had studied geography, cartography and
mathematics at the University of Louvain in Belgium
make sure there are no liens against the car
the early struggle for emancipation from slavery
the military arrested anyone who strayed into the
exclusion zone
Nido succumbed to his injuries
the records give us an inkling of how people saw the
world
with a last disdainful look, she turned towards the door
societys paradigm of the ideal woman
We don't kidnap people and hold them
incommunicado.
the company wishes to avoid litigation
the Committeeadjudicates onall betting disputes
permissiveness is used almost universally as a
pejorative term
the older models of car have now been superseded
arguments within his congregation led to his demitting
his post
the government had been able to thwart all attempts
by opposition leaders to form new parties
flattering picture of economy
economy is on the mend
The current account deficit (CAD) has come down
essentially because of the government clampdown on
gold imports

Seniority in the appointment of the Chief Justice of


India is at the confluence of two powerful forces
shaping the functioning of the Indian judiciary today

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this antiquated central heating system


At a time when age functions as a de facto criterion for
appointment of judges to the Supreme Court
there was something sinister about that murmuring
voice
a corrupt dictator who had beenexiled fromhis
country
he was severely debilitated by a stomach upset
he testified against his own commander
they were dismayed by the U-turn in policy
we must direct our efforts towards relieving the plight
of children living in poverty
the thought filled him with loathing
she read out excerpts from an article in the Times
a piece of bent wire

the mood at the meeting was belligeren


Stunning electorial triumph
a despicable crime
the impunity enjoyed by military officers implicated in
civilian killings

Gopal Subramanium has been publically borked


Recently, acting as amicus curiae in safeguarding the
wealth of the Anantha Padmanabhaswamy temple
When the Judiciary is in charge of its own
appointments, something more substantial than a
report based on innuendo is required before impugning
a candidates integrity
When the Judiciary is in charge of its own
appointments, something more substantial than a
report based on innuendo is required before impugning
a candidates integrity

Adjective

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It is a welcome step marking the new governments


foray into nuclear diplomacy
a continuing threat of nuclear proliferation
clandestine activities
he high abstention rate at the election reflected the
voters' growing disillusionment with politics
the guerrillas called a three-day truce

the invaders had soon subjugated most of the


population

repent or die
but the groups military blitz across Iraq has gone a
long way to further discredit the government of Prime
Minister Nouri
The Railway Budget belied the expectations of people

The major challenge towards building a cohesive


political unit is a fragmented identity engaged in
internecine strife
an environmental catastrophe
I was ratherdubious aboutthe whole idea

partisans of the exiled Stuarts


killings beget more killings
Brazil refused toextraditehimtoBritain

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disembark as a winner

"her cheeks were suffused with colour"


"drought resulted in famine throughout the region"
"Jacques was prophesying a bumper harvest"
"an expedition to the jungles of the Orinoco"

the snake fought frantically


"the hurricane ravaged southern Florida"
"the guards confiscated his camera"
"a disciple of Rousseau"

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"exhortations to consumers to switch off electrical


appliances"
"a permanent diminution in value"
antiquity of indian civilization
"the ascendancy of good over evil"
"a wicked and unscrupulous politician"

"he wasantagonistic to the government's reforms"

"hisresentment at being demoted"

"her family fled religious persecution"


"a novel about schoolboys marooned on a desert
island"

"more sober views were vindicated by events"


"the country wasin turmoil"

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"a futile attempt to keep fans from mounting the


stage"
"an excellent aircraft for low-level reconnaissance"
the story makes a sorry epitaph to a great career
"the band's flamboyant lead singer"

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exhortation
diminution
antiquity
plank
austere
aloof
vindicates
undaunted
provacation
slying
antagoinstic
pirvations
mammoth
fraternity
adversary
sullen
emissiary
mammoth
repercussion
savegry
enraged
maroon
exodus
timidity
falter
conflagration

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