Read
the sentences carefully and then through contextual analysis match the usage of
the highlighted word with its meaning.
Usage of
highlighted word
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Meaning
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A
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At last, some sense is dawning on India's telecom
policymakers.
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1
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Persuading
by flattery
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B
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One inane idea after another emanating from the states convulses the
central government.
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2
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relating to punishment
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C
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The prime ministers of India, by comparison, have been people of some dignity and seriousness, but are timid governors and increasingly rule by cajoling, begging and surrendering. |
3
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show the form or outline of, draw a line
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D
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It shows the absurdity of archaic laws that have long passed their time but are still in our midst, turning everyday occurrences into penal offences. |
4
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Dictatorial,
autocratic
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E
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Laws should delineate right from wrong in step with the times. |
5
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beginning to appear or develop; emerging.
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F
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It's time we filled cracks in our legal world through which
citizens often fall into a morass
of private persecution, dressed as public prosecution.
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6
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threatening or suggesting evil or harm
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G
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The implications of the despotic reign by an elected 'autocracy', with a sinister design to undermine the collective will of the people, will be felt by successive governments once the Congress is booted out of power. |
7
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Shake,
twist, contort with pain or shock
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H
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The implications of the despotic reign by an elected 'autocracy', with a sinister design to undermine the collective will of the people, will be felt by successive governments once the Congress is booted out of power. |
8
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Foolish,
fatuous
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I
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One inane idea after
another emanating from the states convulses
the central government.
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9
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a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot; marsh
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