Match up Exercise May 30

Read the sentences carefully and then through contextual analysis match the usage of the highlighted word with its meaning.

	Usage of highlighted word		Meaning
A	Suddenly taxpayers, like astute consumers everywhere, had questions about the quality of government that we pay for.	1	Loosing energy or vigor, drooping
B	When the mood turns sullen, nothing government does appears right.	2	Gloomy, sad
C	The primary conduit between the two countries is effectively investment and tourism.	3	An authoritative declaration
D	This would brighten up this season when we are all wilting in the heat and desperately looking for subjects to lighten up your day.	4	a passage, duct
E	Those living in glass houses should not throw stones could be a dictum that Team Anna should take note of.	5	Marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
F	And what to say of the unspeakable arrogance of entitled MPs who believe their lives would be incomplete without red beacons atop their government-issued cars (paid, of course, by our taxes), a move that was swiftly nixed by UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi.	6	To hate, detest
G	Much as I abhor the dictatorial manner in which Modi functions, I was rather startled that Joshi’s growing popularity in Gujarat would make Modi so nervous so as to reveal this big chink in his armour.	7	Rejected, denied
H	Much as I abhor the dictatorial manner in which Modi functions, I was rather startled that Joshi’s growing popularity in Gujarat would make Modi so nervous so as to reveal this big chink in his armour.	8	The message that is intended, expressed or signified
I	It was obvious to me even then that neither Gaikar nor Thackeray understood the import of their respective claims.	9	Alarmed, surprised