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Notes 6. Admit (give assent to); He admitted that smoking is a bad habit.
Confess (not only to admit something wrong but also to acknowledge guilt): He confessed that
he had stolen money.
7. Astonish (extreme surprise): I was astonished to see my friend after a long gap of 5 years.
Surprise (feeling caused by something new or unexpected): His failure was not a great surprise.
Wonder (Surprise combined with admiration): The tourists are filled with wonder when they
look at the Taj Mahal.
8. Anxious (feeling anxiety): I am anxious about my son’s safety at his non-arrival.
Eager (strongly desirous): He is eager for his success.
9. Bravery (ready to face danger, pain and suffering): He is as brave as a lion.
Courage (lies in the mind and is a lofty sentiment): He has the courage to do what he feels right.
Daring (pushing forward without hesitation; adventurous): The daring of the mountaineers
deserves praise.
Valour (bravery esp. in war): The Indian warriors were known for their deeds of valour.
Boldness (usually transient): He showed boldness in rescuing a drowning child.
Audacity (Foolish boldness or imprudence in daring): His audacity provoked me much.
10. Battle (fight esp. between organized and armed forces): The battle of Philipi resulted in the
death of many valiant Romans.
War (a series of contests between two armies): War between Troy and Greece was fought for the
beautiful Helen.
Fight (a combat between small number of persons): Indians fought for their freedom.
11. Beautiful (used for the beauty of women): She is known as the most beautiful woman of her city.
Handsome (fine appearance of men): He is a handsome fellow.
12. Behaviour (treatment shown towards others): Tom is liked by all his classmates for his good
behaviour.
Conduct (behaviour esp. moral): A good conduct prize was given to a child at school.
Deportment (manners): Young ladies used to have lessons in deportment.
13. Blemish (a stain that spoils the beauty or perfection; some moral defect): He bears a good character
without any blemish.
Defect (fault or imperfection): There are many defects in our system of education.
Flaw (a defect which is continued such as a crack): Shakespearean tragic heroes often suffer from
some tragic flaw.
14. Begin (used on all occasions): The meeting will begin at 8 o’clock.
Start (beginning of a journey, activity etc.): He decided to start a newspaper.
Commence (used only in formed and official language): The winter-session of Parliament will
commence on 2nd December.
15. Custom (generally accepted behaviour among members of a social group): We should not be
slave to customs.
Habit (some settled practice esp. that cannot be easily given up): We should not fall into bad habits.
16. Cite (mention as an example esp. by quoting from a book to support an arguement etc.): He cited
the authority of Abraham Lincoln who stands for his perseverance and hard-working.
Quote (repeat words used by another): He quoted a verse from the Bible.
17. Contenment (a state of mind where one does not want more): Contenment is the theme of
Pope’s famous peom ‘Ode On Solitude’
Satisfaction (fulfilment of one’s expectations): Children’s success is a great satisfaction to their
parents.

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