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USAGE # 6:
Word: JEST

Part of speech : noun

Meaning

something said or done to amuse people.
Root of the word -
Synonyms joke, witticism, funny remark, gag, quip, sally, pun, play on words. Antonyms -
Usage The remark was made in jest and not meant to be taken seriously

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USAGE # 7:
Word: PANACEA

Part of speech : noun
Meaning cure-all
Root of the word PAN = all
Synonyms universal remedy, solution, cure, magic potion, answer
Antonyms -
Usage It is rightly said that music is the panacea for all ailments.

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Usage #8
Word: NIHILISM
Part of speech : noun

Meaning the belief that nothing has any value, especially religious and moral principles Root of the word -
Synonyms negativity, cynicism
Antonyms -
Usage The book glorifies nihilism.

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Usage # 9
Word: GARNER

Part of speech : verb
Meaning gather or collect
Root of the word -
Synonyms gather, collect, accumulate, amass, assemble, hoard, stockpile.
Antonyms -
Usage He campaigned extensively and garnered enough support from the electorate.

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Few q's on word meaning and usage from CAT 05

try to figure out

1. Near
1. I got there just after you left – a near miss!

2. She and her near friend left early.

3. The war led to a near doubling of oil prices.
4. They came near to tears seeing the plight of the victims.

2. Hand
1. I have my hand full, I cannot do it today.
2. The minister visited the jail to see the breach at first hand
3. The situation is getting out of hand here!

4. When the roof of my house was blown away, he was willing to lend me a hand.

3.For
1. He has a great eye for detail.
2. We are waiting for the day.
3. I can’t bear for her to be angry.

4. It couldn’t be done for ever.

[arijit_response]

word- inchoate
meaning-not yet completed or fully developed; rudimentary.
root-inchoatus
usage-an inchoate mass of ideas on the subject

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Originally Posted by arijit_response

word- inchoate
meaning-not yet completed or fully developed; rudimentary.
root-inchoatus
usage-an inchoate mass of ideas on the subject

hi arijit,
thanks 4 contributing....plz do mention the word serial no...as i have been doing...

rgds
tarun

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WORD USAGE #10:

Word: Temerarious
Meaning:Recklessly or presumptuously daring; rash.
Root: Temerarious comes from Latin temerarius, "rash," from temere, "rashly, heedlessly."
Synonym-
Antonym peace,calm
Usage: I have confessed myself a temerarious theologian, and in that passage from boyhood to manhood I ranged widely in my search for some permanently satisfying Truth.

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WORD USAGE #11
Word: CANKER
Part Of Speech: noun

Meaning

an influence that corrupts
Root of the word -
Synonyms evil, disease, pestilence
Antonyms blessing, boon
Usage Corruption and nepotism are cankers in our body politic.

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WORD USAGE #12:

Word:

LOCALE
Part Of Speech: noun

Meaning

the scene of an event
Root of the word -loca = place
Synonyms backdrop
Antonyms -
Usage The locale did not get the approval of the Director of the movie.