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    Paradox inconsistency, impossibility, illogicality. Scare - shock, worry, panic, Fright. Panic - terror, fear, horror. Repulsion - disgust, revulsion, loathing, dislike, horror. Spy - secret agent, detective, scout.

    Scout - explore, investigate survey. Explore - travel around, walk around, and see the sights. Afraid - fearful, anxious, troubled. Brave - courageous, fearless, daring, valiant, plucky. Veteran - experienced person, expert, old hand. Novice - beginner, learner, trainee, neophyte. Neophyte - tenderfoot, novice, newcomer, greenhorn. Abbreviation - short form, contraction, acronym, ellipsis. Typically - naturally, usually, normally, in general. Compose - create, write, make up, compile. Fixing - fitting, setting up, and putting in place. Fix -attach, join, stick, and repair. Establish - create, begin, launch, ascertain.

    Insertion - placing, introduction, addition, incorporation. Prevent - stop, avoid, put off, avert, check, foil. Storm - tornado, snowstorm, rainstorm, hurricane, twister, cyclone Whip beat, flog, thrash, belt D/L - Frank Duckworth and Tony Lewis Sizzle crackle, spit, bubble, hiss, sputter Ok - Okay Respite- interval, break Acquire - obtain, get, gain, purchase Bribe - inducement, backhander, carrot, corrupt Likewise similarly, the same, also, equally Gadget- device, tool, widget, implement, thingamabob Immense - huge, enormous, gigantic, vast, mammoth, epic

    Rebel fight back; rise up, mutineer, dissenter, and revolt Assassinate- kill, murder, slay, gun down, shoot Phenomenal - extraordinary, remarkable, unique, rare, unusual Myth legend, fable, falsehood, fairy story Fabrication manufacture, production, Lie recline, fib, tale, story, rumor, gossip Mystery unknown, anonymous, hidden, something that is difficult to explain Penance - self-punishment, reparation, apology, atonement, act of self-punishment as reparation for guilt Boon benefit, advantage, bonus, windfall, godsend, fortunate thing, help Eon - long or indefinite period, age, time, era Glossy silky, shiny, polished, smooth Scold tell off, rebuke, yell at, reprimand, admonish

    Particle- minute portion of matte, smallest possible amount Well-mannered- having good manners. Sage wise, knowledgeable, learned, clever, perceptive, and sagacious Prisoner - person kept in prison, person in custody on a criminal charge andon trial. Swap exchange, change, trade, substitute, switch Swoop pounce, jump, leap, dive, fly down Adrift - drifting, powerless, aimless Predict forecast, foresee, foretell, expect, see coming, guess Deprive - prevent from having or enjoying, lacking what is needed for well-being;

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    Refuse - items rejected as worthless, waste. Flunk fail STD - subscriber trunk dialing STD - sexually transmitted disease LTTE - Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam Limb - arm, leg, or wing. 2 large branch of a tree. 3 branch of a cross. WLL - Wireless in Local Loop (WLL phone) DSL - digital subscriber line

    PCO - Public Call Offices VPT - Village Public Telephones ITU - International Telecommunications Union IMT-2000 - International Mobile Telecommunications 2000 LTE- Long Term Evolution. OFDM - orthogonal frequency division multiplexing TDD - time division duplex FDD - frequency division duplex CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access NRI - Non-resident Indian PIO - Person of Indian Origin (simply a person of Indian) ITIF - Information Technology and Innovation Foundation URL - Uniform Resource Locator.

    Culinary - for cooking. [Latin culina kitchen] Attire - clothes, esp. formal. Dress, esp. formally Itinerary -detailed route, record of travel, guidebook. Counsel - advice, esp. formally given. 2 consultations for advice. 3 legaladvisers, advice (a person). 2 give esp. professional advice to (a person) onpersonal problems, recommend. Whats the difference between customer and client -A customer buys aproduct while a client receives counsel or service from a professional. Clientele - list of clients, customers, patrons, clients, regulars,consumers Mishap - A mishap is a small accident or a piece of bad luck that does nothave serious results Roar - a loud deep hoarse sound, as made by a lion, similar sound, loud

    laugh. Applause - 1 approval shown by clapping the hands. 2 warm approval. Shambles -1 mess, muddle. 2 butcher's slaughterhouse. 3 scene of carnage. Hesitate -1 show or feel indecision or uncertainty; pause in doubt Lobby - reception area, 1 porch, ante-room, entrance-hall, or corridor. Beverage - formal drink Swell - grow bigger, louder, or more intense, bulge, enlarge Spite- bad feeling, ill will, unkindness, malice, ill feeling Aspect -1 viewpoint, feature, 2 appearance or look (cheerful aspect). 3side of a building or location facing a particular direction Lad - boy, youth, man. Duck stoop, lower, drop, bend, dip, dip one's head briefly under water Bare - unclothed or uncovered. 2 leafless; unfurnished; empty. 3 plain

    Shell- skin, armor, shield, defense, case Potential - capable of coming into being or action; latent Excessive - too much or too great. Ceremony - formal procedure, esp. at a public event or anniversary. 2formalities, Instant - immediately, processed for quick preparation, urgent; Insight - capacity of understanding hidden truths, near, close, approaching Grid web, net, network, grating, framework Federal central, centralized, national. Patronize -treat condescendingly, support, stand by, utilize Sole - one and only, only, single, singular

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    Retort - incisive, witty, or angry reply, snap, rejoin, come back with Slash - cut or gash with a knife, reduce, slice, hack, rip Reaffirm - repeat, confirm, say again, copy, endorse Affair - matter, issue, concern, thing, event , situation, business Afraid - fearful, scared, troubled, terrified Delegate - elected representative sent to a conference, member of acommittee Resemble - be like, have a similarity to, or the same appearance

    Mull think over, think about, consider, ponder Surcharge - additional charge or payment, extra Probe search, investigate, check out, survey, prod Narrow thin, slim, slender, slight, fine Inebriate - make drunk, excite, drunken. lie-down - short rest, snooze , sleep, doze anxious - mentally troubled sniff - smell , breathe in , inhale , blubber cite - mention as an example, summon to appear in court, quote, name Verdict - decision of a jury in a civil or criminal case, decision,judgment. Scam cheat, trick, dodge, fiddle, con Premature - done before the usual time or proper time, hasty, early, rash

    Isolation- separation, loneliness, remoteness Bay compartment, area specially allocated, bark, howl Pledge - oath, promise, word of honor, assurance Procure obtain, acquire, get hold of, land, gain, buy Billow catch the wind, balloon, wave, fill, flap Tame - not wild or shy, insipid, dull, broken, domestic, disciplined,cultivated Instance example, illustration, request, case Sort kind, class, type, variety, species Afford - a have enough money, time, etc., for; be able to spare. Hire - purchase the temporary use of (a thing) - US employ (a person), rent. Morale - confidence, determination, etc. of a person or group, self-esteem,spirits

    Moral ethical, good, right, decent, proper, honorable Intended - done on purpose Supplement - thing or part added to improve or provide further information-separate section, esp. a color magazine, of a newspaper- addition, extra,complement, enhancement Crisis -time of danger or great difficulty, decisive moment; turning-point,emergency. Flip turn over, spin, flick, toss, joking Storm - violent atmospheric disturbance with strong winds and usu. thunder,rain, or snow. 2 violent political etc. disturbances. Probe search, investigate, explore, check out, and prod. Consuming- strong, uncontrollable, intense, and unbearable. Spurious false, fake, forged, imitation.

    Intentionally - done on purpose, not by accident State condition, position, situation, circumstances Soar fly or rise high. 2 reach a high level or standard. 3 fly withoutflapping the wings or using power. Scam cheat, trick, dodge, fiddle, fraud Woo (woos, wooed) - 1 court; seek the hand or love of. 2 try to win (fame,fortune, etc.). 3 seek the favour or support. Starve -die of hunger or suffer from malnourishment. 2 colloq. feel veryhungry (I'm starving). 3 a suffer from mental or spiritual want Sustain maintain, continue, carry on, keep going, uphold, Support Disgrace - shame, dishonor, discredit, ignominy, bring shame on

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    Cap limit, restrict, put a ceiling on, check Tact diplomacy, skill, insight, discretion, perception Privilege freedom, opportunity, license, advantage, benefit Keen eager, enthusiastic, fanatical, dedicated, ready, willing Revel drink, party, get drunk, raise the roof, have fun, celebrate Dossier - file containing information about a person, event Allege claim, declare, assert, charge, contend Harassment persecution, nuisance, irritation, aggravation

    Prosecute - bring to court, take legal action, act against, put on trial Massive huge, enormous, gigantic, very big, considerable Obese fat, overweight, heavy, stout, large, plump Abuse mistreatment, misuse, neglect, violence, ill-treatment Remedy - 1 medicine or treatment. 2 means of counteracting or removinganything undesirable Immortal endless, never-ending, unending, undying, eternal, to not die Elixir- medicine The elixir of immortality medicine for endless or live long time. Mission assignment, task, job, work, undertaking, operation, duty Emigrate leave your country, move abroad, live elsewhere, go into exile Aborigines - the people who lived in that country first Whiskers body hair, facial hair, beard, mustache, fuzz

    Hairy covered with hair, long-haired, dangerous, bushy, furry Herald messenger, bearer of news, indication, precursor, omen Terrific great, wonderful, super, very good, tremendous, remarkable Brew - prepare, make, concoct, ferment, loom, develop, infuse Vat storage bin, basket, container, silo, tub, holder Monk priest, parson, nun, preacher, vicar Narrow thin, fine, slim, slight, slender Waive ignore, put aside, not claim, not insist on Budding up-and-coming, growing, maturing, potential Emerging up-and-coming, rising, budding, talented Mast pole, post, flagpole, ship's mast, flagstaff Ethics principles, morals, moral code, beliefs moral values Snore - snorting or grunting sound of breathing during sleep. v. (-ring)

    make this sound, to breathe, while asleep, with harsh sounds caused by vibrationof the soft palate, usually with the mouth open Corridor passage, hall, walkway, passageway, hallway Pursuit chase, hunt, search, detection, tracking down Dodge move, avoid, evade, move away, move in and out Mere meager, measly, simple, sheer, plain Trickle - 1 (cause to) flow in drops or a small stream. 2 come or goslowly or gradually Drain reduce, exhaust, bleed dry, draw off, use up, deplete, consume, sap fauna n. (pl. -s or -nae) animal life of a region or period