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For each of the
sentences below, replace the words in italics with one word of
similar meaning each. |
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We print our school
magazine once in two years.
We print our school magazine biennially. |
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The performance of our national hockey team has been
falling short of our expectation. |
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We'll take into account of your good service when
deliberating on your new salary. |
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The retiree accepted the offer on the spur of the moment. |
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The expatriate will be leaving India for good. |
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The students have been advised not to burn the candles at
both ends. |
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With great indignation, the clerk submitted his
resignation letter. |
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The two opposing parties have been advised to bury the
hatchet for the benefit of the country. |
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We have been avoiding him because he likes to blow his own
trumpet. |
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The artist is head and shoulders above all his
contemporaries. |
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You have to speak louder as the octogenarian is hard of
hearing. |
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Don't you worry, I've given him a piece of my mind. |
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Being a thorn among the roses, Johnny was rather ill at ease. |
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Without any hesitation, the rich man pledged to donate
one million dollars to the organization. |
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When the thief saw the police approaching, he took to his
heels. |
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When Joe's long-lost brother showed up, he was stunned for a
moment. |
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With great caution, the old couple crossed the busy road. |
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With gratitude, we accepted the offer from the
management. |
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The police tried in vain to capture the notorious crook. |
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We deliberated at great length before we decided to take
the plunge. |
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Without any doubt, the goalkeeper was the best player for
saving two penalties. |
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Answers |
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The performance of our national hockey team has been
disappointing. |
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We'll consider your good service when
deliberating on your new salary. |
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The retiree accepted the offer
spontaneously. |
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The expatriate will be leaving India
permanently. |
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The students have been advised not to
overtax themselves. |
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Indignantly, the clerk submitted his
resignation letter. |
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The two opposing parties have been advised to
peace for the benefit of the country. |
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We have been avoiding him because he likes to
boast. |
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The artist is much above all his
contemporaries. |
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You have to speak louder as the octogenarian is
deaf. |
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Don't you worry, I've scolded
him. |
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Being a thorn among the roses, Johnny was rather
uncomfortable. |
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Readily, the rich man pledged to donate
one million dollars to the organization. |
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When the thief saw the police approaching, he
ran away. |
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When Joe's long-lost brother showed up, he was stunned
momentarily. |
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Cautiously, the old couple
crossed the busy road. |
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Gratefully, we accepted the
offer from the management. |
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The police tried unsuccessfully
to capture the notorious crook. |
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We deliberated deeply before
we decided to take the plunge. |
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Undoubtedly, the goalkeeper
was the best player for saving two penalties. |
