A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning

(Steven Felgate) #1

The existing Welter of overlapping federal and state proclaims
cries out for immediatereform.


7.Wane=decrease in size or strength,draw gradually to an end


To wane is the opposite of to wax or increase in size.


8.Whiff=puff or gust,hint


The slightest Whiff of old spice cologne brought memories
of george to her mind.


9.Whimsical=capricious,fanciful


In Mrs.Ram,the hero is a playful, whimsical man who takes
a nation to dress up as a woman so that he can look after
his children,who are in the custody of his ex-wife.


10.Wince=shrink back,flinch


The screech of the chalk on the blackboard made her wince.


11.Wry=twisted,with a humorous twist


We enjoy Dorothy Parker's verse for its wry wit.


12.Woe=deep,inconsolable grief,suffering


Pale and Wan with grief,wanda was bowed down beneath
the burden of her woes.


Synonyms- X


Synonyms- X


  1. Xenophobia : fear or hatred of foreigners

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