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Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word out of the three given.… While considering an appeal, the higher courts generally strike down jail terms, if they sense even the slightest ————- (arbitrariness, whimsicality, callousness) The woman was a renowned artist known for her … Read more
In our brand new ‘English Learning from The Hindu’ series, we pick quality sections from the renowned Indian Newspaper for the students to learn. If you haven’t practiced the first one yet, click here to do so now! Sports Page of Hindu February 15, 2021 … Read more
Only one word will fit the gaps. Find that word. The soldiers had returned to their training base after a period of two years. The place was covered with ———— grass. Instead of cutting them, they left the ponies brought with them to feed off … Read more
In our brand new ‘English Learning from The Hindu’ series, we pick quality sections from the renowned Indian Newspaper for the students to learn. February 14 Rohit puts his stamp of authority as India thrives on day one TV umpire under the scanner: Umpire Anil … Read more
Fill in the blanks and learn the two uses of the word ‘vouschafe’. He was a faith-healer, but the people in the area used to address as ‘Doctor Saheb’. The doctor could cure terminally patients whom the qualified doctors in the hospital gave up treating. … Read more
Make sentences with.. Sentence as noun Sentence as verb Defect as noun Defect as verb Scuffle as noun Scuffle as verb Brazen as adjective Brazen as verb Mire as noun Mire as verb Torpedo as noun Torpedo as verb Bottle as noun Bottle as verb … Read more
Learn to use the right word in the right place. Impunity .. A weak presence of police force around the Capitol Hill enabled the Trump-inspired rioters to force their way and vandalize the building with impunity. Reconvene- The proceedings in the Capitol Hill were … Read more
Current affairs and Journalistic writing ..1 If you don’t know the use of these words, or don’t quite understand the model sentences given, you can’t possibly be a good English language journalist, or a successful aspirant for Civil Service examinations. So, learn these common, but … Read more
Words with similar meaning, but different uses … Pull up, Pillory, Deride, Shred, Berate Pull up .. a. The Tahasildar was pulled up by the Collector for going on leave when the flood waters had not receded. b. The bandmaster pulled up the saxophonist for … Read more
Words with similar meaning, but different uses … Criticize, Denounce, Reprimand, Rebuke, Decry, Deprecate, Cast aspersions on, Run someone or something down [More such words in the next list to be posted soon] ———————————.——————– Criticize …. a. Boris Johnson has been strongly criticized for his … Read more