Vocabulary Class

Vocabulary Class - 1

Abet (Verb)- to encourage or to help someone to do something unacceptable (something wrong), in particular to commit a crime.

Synonyms : assist, aid, help, support back, encourage, expedite

Antonym : hinder

Example : "he was not guilty of murder but was guilty of aiding and abetting others"

Abeyance (Noun) - a state of temporary disuse or suspension.

Synonyms : suspension, a state of suspension, a state of dormancy
Antonym : continuing, continue
Example : "matters were held in abeyance pending further enquiries"

Abjure (Verb)- to give up in formal and dignified manner
[or solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).]

Synonyms : renounce, relinquish, reject, dispense with, forgo, forswear
Antonym : adopt, advocate, assert

Example : "MPs were urged to abjure their Jacobite allegiance"

Ablutions (Noun)- an act of washing or purification of oneself's body, as a part of religious ritual.

Synonyms : washing, cleansing, bathing, showering, purification
Antonym : pollution, polluting, defilement, dirt, contamination,

Example : "The women performed their ablutions"

Abrasive (Adjective)-

(For human behaviour) Offensive; showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh
(For a substance or material) capable of polishing or cleaning a hard surface by rubbing or grinding

Synonyms : unsympathetic, inconsiderate, caustic, acerb
Antonym : kind, gentle

Example :
(For human behaviour) : "Her abrasive and arrogant personal style won her few friends"
(For a substance or material) : "The trees were abrasive to the touch"

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Writing-AC-Task-1 (TABLE)

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Task 1 The graphs show changes in the spending habits of people in the UK between 1971 and 2001. Write a report to a university lecturer describing the data. - Show / Hide Sample Answer - The provided pie charts give information on the spending habits of UK citizens in 1971 and 2001. As is observed from the charts, the expenditure on petrol & furniture reduced significantly while the amount spent on computers increased in the UK. In 1971, the British spent 36% on petrol which was the highest percentage among the given expense categories. Their expense on Furniture was the second largest (32%) while they spent one quarter on restaurant meals. The least portion was spent by them for purchasing computers, which was only 7% in this year. After 30 years, the expense to buy petrol and furniture reduced to 8% each, significantly lower than the percentages spent in 1971. But the expense made on computers increased by 5% in 2001. People spent 1% on books in...

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