Match up Exercise June 18

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	'Son of Shanghai' would be an even more poignant human document, capturing the benign face of new urbania and the not-always-peaceful coexistence of sophistication and squalor.	1	noisy or rough, especially in resisting restraint or control
B	. 'Son of Shanghai' would be an even more poignant human document, capturing the benign face of new urbania and the not-always-peaceful coexistence of sophistication and squalor.	2	To approve and give formal sanction to; confirm
C	What is more easily apparent, though, is that he enjoys public adulation and affection of the kind previously unheard of in the country.	3	suitable to the circumstances; appropriate
D	Understandably, this argument hasn't cut much ice. The very need for a quota within a quota is itself an indictment of the reservation system, which is way past its expiry date.	4	Ill-will, bitterness, complain, resentment
E	Our many-towered housing complex has risen from the scabrous remains of a long-dead textile industry	5	to make or become less severe or harsh; moderate
F	This could be politically expedient for the SP and Trinamool, both having won massive victories in UP and West Bengal in the last one year.	6	Profoundly moving; touching
G	But with a crumbling Centre and obstreperous regional allies, will any government be able to function and govern effectively?	7	A filthy, dirty condition or quality.
H	Ever since India ratified the United Nations Convention on the rights of PWDs in 2007, the formulation of a comprehensive law became imperative.	8	Covered with scales or small projections and rough to the touch
I	It is hardly surprising that these four laws in themselves have not mitigated the sense of apathy and bureaucratic red tape that hamper the creation of an enabling environment.	9	an accusation of wrongdoing
J	Some have seen in its actions and pronouncements a grudge against the Pakistan People's Party government, especially against President Asif Ali Zardari.	10	Excessive flattery or admiration