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 The Quiz The use of popular sentiments to one’s electoral advantage, even at the cost of damaging the fabric of a society, has always been considered ___ (1) ___ electoral tactics. And this time, people chose to reject the whole ___ (2) ___ around reforms that is u...

 The Quiz The use of popular sentiments to one’s electoral advantage, even at the cost of damaging the fabric of a society, has always been considered ___ (1) ___ electoral tactics. And this time, people chose to reject the whole ___ (2) ___ around reforms that is used by the leaders to ___ (3) ___ voters in their favour. This recent shift in the voters’ orientation will have ___ (4) ___ at societal level in the years to come. The ___ (5) ___ task now lies ahead for leaders and policymakers to rebuild trust and mend the social divisions 1. a) abominable b) heinous c) egregious 2. a) hyperbole b) rhetoric c) eloquence 3. a) clout b) sway c) repercussions 4. a) consequences b) repercussions c) ramifications 5. a) taxing b) burdensome c) onerous  The Quiz (Match the columns) Column A Column B 1. Something criminally or immorally evil A. Odious 2. Something that demands extreme effort B. Sway 3. To control/shape opinions of others C. Heinous 4. Hi-fi talk that often turns out to be empty D. Eloquence 5. Complex branched out consequences E. Ramifications 6. Something looks extremely disgusting F. Arduous 7. Impressive and powerful speech G. Repercussions 8. Far-reaching consequences H. Rhetoric  Courses Designed by Aman Sir On Discounts Today! Download the YET app Basics से Advanced Savings English Rs. 749/- Rs. 499/- Writing Code- UPSC Reports The Writer Banks Essays SSC Emails IELTS Précis Migration CSAT Descriptive Vocab Answer writing Grammar Mentorship  Contact 70146 - 97065  All Banking Exams Clerical + PO Rs. 799/- Pre and Mains 599/- Practice COMBO ! 444/- Coupon 1-year Validity STUDYWELL  सभी SSC Prelims & Mains Exams की तै यारी 1-year Practice Course CGL CHSL MTS CPO STENO Which of the following words can be associated with given pictures? Sway Onus Rhetoric Repercussion Egregious  Onerous (Adj) Meaning: On + us = Burden Onus (Noun) → Onerous (Adjective) Onerous → Burdensome, Full of responsibility How to use ❑ The police of the city have the onerous (Adjective) task of maintaining law and order. ❑ The onus (Noun) to maintain law and order is on the police.  Onerous (Adj) Synonyms: o (Low level) Burdensome = Closest synonym o (High level) Demanding, Taxing = Physically or mentally straining responsibility Arduous, Strenuous o (Very high level) Arduous, Laborious, Strenuous, Operose = Physically or mentally straining responsibility ------------------------------- o Cumbersome – Something unmanageable due to its size or nature, Awkward, Clumsy Cumbersome  Onerous (Adj) How to use ❑ The manager was given the _____ task of preparing a list of employees that were to be fired. a) arduous b) onerous Cumbersome c) taxing d) cumbersome ----------------------------------------------------- ❑ Developing a vaccine from the scratch is a/an _____ process. a) laborious b) onerous c) taxing d) cumbersome Which of the following words can be associated with given pictures? Sway Onus Rhetoric Repercussion Egregious  Repercussion (Noun) Meaning: o Delayed (usually bad) consequences of an act o Far-reaching results Other forms Repercussion (Noun) → Repercussive (Adj) How to use ❑ Russia-Ukraine war may have unimaginable social and economic repercussions (Noun) for the entire Europe.  Repercussion (Noun) Synonyms: o Fallout = Negative (closest synonym) o Consequence, Outcome = Neutral Fallout o Ramification, Implication = Complex results How to use ❑ In the decades to come, adoption of western culture is bound to have social ramifications for the society. Ramifications Which of the following words can be associated with given pictures? Sway Onus Rhetoric Repercussion Egregious  Rhetoric (Noun) Meaning: Talk that looks hi-fi but turns out empty. Other forms Rhetoric (Noun) → Rhetorical (Adj) How to use ❑ The Government is often accused of being stronger on rhetoric (Noun) and weaker on concrete action. ❑ The rhetorical (Adj) speeches failed to garner votes in recent elections.  Rhetoric (Noun) Synonyms: o Grandiloquence, Magniloquence – Close synos. o Eloquence – Powerful and persuasive language o Hyperbole – Exaggeration Hyperbole How to use ❑ The politician was infamous for his rhetoric and ______. a) eloquence b) hyperbole Eloquence Which of the following words can be associated with given pictures? Sway Onus Rhetoric Repercussion Egregious  Abominable (Adj) Meaning: Exceptionally unpleasant and distasteful. Other forms Abominably (Adv) → Abomination (Noun) How to use ❑ The villagers were shocked by the abominable (Adj) act of cruelty towards innocent animals.  Abominable (Adj) Taking selfies instead of helping a drowning man Synonyms: ❑ (Closest synonyms) Disgusting, Detestable, Abhorrent, Odious – Bad things that cause disgust or hate Egregious ❑ Egregious - Something noticeably bad or unjust ❑ Heinous – Criminally and morally evil Heinous  Taking selfies instead of Abominable (Adj) helping a drowning man Small test ❑ The _____ conditions in the overcrowded and unsanitary refugee camp highlighted the urgent need for humanitarian aid. a) Heinous b) egregious c) abominable Egregious ----------------------- ❑ The _____ crimes committed by the serial killer left people in fear for their safety. a) Heinous b) egregious c) abhorrent Heinous Which of the following words can be associated with given pictures? Sway Onus Rhetoric Repercussion Egregious  Sway (Noun/Verb) Meaning: o (As noun) The power to control something o (As verb) To shape someone’s opinions/beliefs (or) persuade someone to do something How to use ❑ Populist leaders are those who are able to sway (Verb) their voters with their eloquence.  Sway (Noun/Verb) Synonyms: o Influence (Noun/Verb) = Closest synonym o Clout (Noun) = Dominance (Dabdaba) o Predominance = Very strong dominance Sway/Influence How to use ❑ Corporates use their clout (Noun) to sway Government policies. Clout/Dominance  The Quiz The use of popular sentiments to one’s electoral advantage, even at the cost of damaging the fabric of a society, has always been considered ___ (1) ___ electoral tactics. And this time, people chose to reject the whole ___ (2) ___ around reforms that is used by the leaders to ___ (3) ___ voters in their favour. This recent shift in the voters’ orientation will have complex ___ (4) ___ at all levels in the years to come. The ___ (5) ___ task now lies ahead for leaders and policymakers to rebuild trust and mend the social divisions 1. a) abominable b) heinous c) egregious 2. a) hyperbole b) rhetoric c) eloquence 3. a) clout b) sway c) repercussions 4. a) consequences b) repercussions c) ramifications 5. a) taxing b) burdensome c) onerous  The Quiz (Match the columns) Column A Column B 1. Something criminally or immorally evil A. Odious 2. Something that demands extreme effort B. Sway 3. To control/shape opinions of others C. Heinous 4. Hi-fi talk that often turns out to be empty D. Eloquence 5. Complex branched out consequences E. Ramifications 6. Something looks extremely disgusting F. Arduous 7. Impressive and powerful speech G. Repercussions 8. Far-reaching consequences H. Rhetoric  Answers Q 1. (c) Egregious [Hint – Outright/Clearly bad] Q 2. (b) Rhetoric [Hint- Rhetoric that is used by leaders to ‘sway’ voters.] Q 3. (b) Sway [Hint- Sway/shape the opinions of voters in their favour] Q 4. (c) Ramifications [Hint- Complex effects in the years to come] Q 5. (c) Onerous [Hint- A task full of responsibility] ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ God bless you all~❤️❤️  Answers 1. Something criminally or immorally evil – Heinous 2. Something that demands extreme effort – Arduous 3. To control/shape opinions of others – Sway 4. Hi-fi talk that often turns out to be empty – Rhetoric 5. Complex branched out consequences – Ramifications 6. Something looks extremely disgusting – Odious 7. Impressive and powerful speech – Eloquence 8. Far-reaching consequences – Repercussions ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ God bless you all~❤️❤️