The Quaid's Vision and Pakistan
Glossary
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Word |
Definition/meaning |
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aptitude (n) |
natural ability |
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fundamental (adj) |
basic or primary principle |
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enormity (n) |
enormousness |
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overwhelmed (adj) |
deeply affected |
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pivot (n) |
central point |
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numerous (adj) |
many, various |
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sterling (n) |
of the highest quality |
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Word |
Synonyms (similar) |
Antonyms (opposite) |
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Morale |
confidence, fortitude |
- |
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Voyage |
journey, trip |
- |
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Nomenclature |
terminology; jargon |
- |
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Ambition |
dream, determination |
aimlessness |
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Identity |
Individuality, distinctiveness |
- |
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Distinctive |
distinguishing, unique |
common |
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Emergence |
rise, beginning |
decline |
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Word |
Antonym (s) |
Synonyms |
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Confidence |
doubt, uncertainty, timidity |
sureness, assurance, trust |
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Honour |
disgrace, dishonour, insult |
integrity, pride, respect |
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Belief |
distrust, disbelief |
trust, faith |
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Separate |
attached, connected, join |
solitary, split, detached |
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Unity |
disarray, division, disagreement |
harmony, union, agreement |
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Political |
nonpolitical, unpolitical, apolitical |
semipolitical |
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What is a denotation? Denotation is the literal meanings of the words. For example, the word ‘snake’ in a dictionary will have the denotative meaning scaly and legless reptile. The denotation, thus, refers to the most basic or specific meaning of a word.
What is a connotation? Connotation, on the other hand, refers to the idea that is suggested by or associated with a word. The connotative meaning of a word exists together with the denotative meaning. The connotations of the word ‘snake’ could include evil or danger.
Connotations can be positive or negative. For example, the word ‘thin’ can have a positive connotation of ‘smart’ and a negative connotation of ‘skinny’.
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No. |
Words |
Denotative meaning |
Positive connotation |
Negative connotation |
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1. |
fat |
overweight |
plump |
obese |
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2. |
notorious |
famous |
popular |
infamous |
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3. |
spinster |
maid |
virgin |
slave |
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4. |
stern |
severe |
strict |
harsh |
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5. |
proud |
pleasing |
honored |
arrogant |
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6. |
shrewd |
intelligent |
wise |
crafty |
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7. |
economical |
reasonable |
good |
tough |
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8. |
fail |
unsuccessful |
unaccomplished |
disappointment |
Use the following idioms in sentences.
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bits and pieces: small things of various kinds man in the street: a man or men who think like most other people raising spirit: to make one feel happier or more carefree pass through: to move or travel through some place on the way to some other place fall a prey: to be killed by an animal, disease, etc |
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