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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.