A Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning

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7. DEBONAIR X AWKWARD

Meaning : Friendly, aiming to please


Usage : The debonair youth was liked by


all who met him,because of his cheerful and obliging manner


8. DEROGATORY X PRAISING

Meaning : Expression a low opinion


Usage : I resent your derogatory remark


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9. DESECRATE X CONSERETE

Meaning : profane, violate the sancitity of


Usage : Shattering the altar and trampling


the holy objects underfoot, the invaders desecrated the


sanctuary


10. DESTITUTE X AFFLUENT

Meaning : extremely poor


Usage : because they had no health insurance,


the father's costly illness left the family destitute.

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