1.
Reconciliation – re-establishing of cordial relations
2. Arbitrary – subject to individual discretion (freedom to decide what should be done in a particular
situation)
3. Codified –enacted by a legislative body
4. conform- similar to (or) adapt
One has to conform in order to succeed in this company.
5. Conflate- mix or blend
the movie conflates documentary footage and dramatized re-enactment’s so seamlessly and
ingeniously that viewers may not know what is real and what is not
6. Trite –unoriginal and lacking in importance
The commencement address was trite and endlessly long
7. scripture- any writing that is regarded as religious
8. Comply – act in accordance with a wish or command
We are unable to comply with your request
9. chided-to express disapproval of, scold
The court chided the centre for describing right to privacy as an elitist construct
10. Unbridled - uncontrolled
A moment of unbridled ambition
11. encroachment- gradual advance beyond usual or acceptable limits
This encroachment on the Roman sphere led to the Parthian war of Trajan.
12. Intrude - put oneself deliberately into a place or situation where one is unwelcome or
uninvited.
He had no right to intrude into their lives
13. endorsed- declare ones public approval or support
The report was endorsed by the college
14. Convict – declare someone to be guilty of criminal offence by verdict of jury
Her former boyfriend was convicted of assaulting her
15. conviction- firmly held belief, a formal declaration by jury
She had a previous conviction for a similar offence
16. Deploy- move troops into position for military action, bring into effective action
Small states can often deploy resources more easily
17. Pelted- hurl missiles repeatedly, run somewhere quickly
Rahim’s followers pelted stones on the commandos
18. Engulfed- cover completely
As death and destruction engulfed panchkula government imposed curfew
19. Instigating – incite someone to do something bad
The judge said “whosoever has been instigating the crowd to commit the acts of arson
(criminal act of deliberately setting fire) will be sternly dealt with”
20. Sternly- in a severe manner
The court imposed stern actions on the wrongdoers
21. slew- turn or slide violently or uncontrollably
The Ferrari slewed from side to side in the snow
22. Infringed – actively break the terms of
Such widespread surveillances would infringe the people’s liberty
23. Intrinsic – belonging naturally, essential
Supreme Court referred the right to privacy as intrinsic
24. Surge – sudden powerful forward or upward movement
The sea surged against the shore
25. Preside – be in the position of authority in a meeting
The prime minister will preside at an emergency cabinet meeting
26. Exigency – an urgent need or demand
Commuters were charged higher fares due to the non-availability of public transport on
interstate roads in the wake of law and order exigencies.
27. flout- openly disregards or intentionally disobey a law, regulation
28. Ordeal – a very long and painful experience
There was a special ordeal which the bride passed to prove her virginity
30. Oblivious – unaware or not concerned of the situation
How can you be such an oblivious personality?
31. entails- involve as a necessary or inevitable part
32. Exhilarating – making one fell very happy or elated or thrilling
An exhilarating buzzer round saw a 2 member team from deloitte race well ahead of other teams
33. Cerebration – the process of using your mind to think something
Study philosophy and learn cerebration: train yourself to examine every concept, every truth.
34. Acumen – the ability to make judgements and take quick decisions
Sharan and nandini scored 55 points after an exciting battle of acumen which initially had 67
contenders
35. Snag – an unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback
The drug is very effective but the only snag is it cannot be produced in large amounts
36. Flak - strong criticism
You must be strong enough to take the flak if things go wrong.
37. Assert – state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully (or) cause others to recognize (one's
authority or a right) by confident and forceful behaviour
It was time to assert himself; you should be able to assert authority when required.
38. Resort – turn to or conform (a course of action) to control a situation.
The police had to resort to cane charge to disperse the wrongdoers.
