English Vocabulary By Neerja Raheja – Set 140

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Consanguinity

Noun
Meaning:
A close relation or connection
Usage:
According to reports, the royal marriage was annulled on grounds of consanguinity

Annul

Verb
Meaning:
Declare invalid; obliterate; to reduce to nothing or void; to make ineffective
Usage:
Unfortunately, his arrogant attitude annuls the many generous favors he does for people
They planned to annul their ill-advised marriage

Cleave

Verb
Meaning:
Has two different meanings- it can describe cutting or splitting something apart
with a sharp instrument OR it can describe sticking to something like glue

Cleave

meaning 1:

To adhare firmly and closely loyally unwaveringlly
Usage:
Each was cleaving to their own language, rituals and food at the event

Cleave

Meaning2:
To divide; to split;
Usage:
The political party was cleaved by political bickering The blow cleaved the victim’s skull

Bickering

Meaning:
Petty and petulant quarreling especially when prolonged or habitual; argue in a petty way
Usage:
The bickering politicians often lose elections according to many as they avoid discussing important concerns

Tremulous

Adjective
Meaning:
Shaky and quivering because of fear or lack of strength; unsteady (tremble with
fear)
Usage:
He spoke with a tremulous voice

Prevaricate

Verb
Meaning:
To deviate from truth; equivocate; fabricate; lie
Usage:
Government officials prevaricated about the real costs of the project