Complete the sentences given below.
1Space research has been growing by leaps and ...............
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The fixed expression is "by leaps and bounds", meaning very quickly.
2The duty of space scientists is to ............... the mysteries of the universe.
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"Unravel" means to solve or explain something complicated, such as a mystery.
3The government assured the Supreme Court that it had taken all steps to ............... the formation of the new state.
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"Expedite" means to make a process happen more quickly.
4The ............... of his statement are far-reaching.
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"Implications" are the possible effects or meanings of something said or done.
5You have eaten your ............... number of pizza slices.
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"Allotted" means given as a share or portion.
6Choose the synonym of "calumny".
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"Slander" is the synonym of calumny because both mean a false statement that damages someone’s reputation.
7Choose the synonym of "anathema".
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"Curse" is the synonym of anathema because anathema can mean a formal curse or denunciation, especially one pronounced by a church.
8Choose the synonym of "disparate".
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"Dissimilar" is the synonym of disparate because both mean different or unlike.
9Choose the synonym of "interdict".
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"Prohibit" is the synonym of interdict because both mean to forbid something officially.
10Choose the synonym of "inveterate".
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"Chronic" is the synonym of inveterate because both can describe a long-established habit or condition.
Answers
- Space research has been growing by leaps and bounds.
- The duty of space scientists is to unravel the mysteries of the universe.
- The government assured the Supreme Court that it had taken all steps to expedite the formation of the new state.
- The implications of his statement are far-reaching.
- You have eaten your allotted number of pizza slices.
- Choose the synonym of “calumny”. — Slander
- Choose the synonym of “anathema”. — Curse
- Choose the synonym of “disparate”. — Dissimilar
- Choose the synonym of “interdict”. — Prohibit
- Choose the synonym of “inveterate”. — Chronic