I am posting important words which often appear in different competitive exams together with meaning and usage. I hope this benefits you.
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allegedly
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used to convey that something
is claimed to be the case or have taken place, although there is no proof.
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he was allegedly a leading
participant in the coup attempt
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ally
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side with or support
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he allied himself with the
forces of change
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amateur
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engaging or engaged in
without payment; non-professional
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an amateur archaeologist
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amid
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surrounded by; in the middle
of.
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our dream home, set amid
magnificent rolling countryside
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amused
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cause (someone) to find
something funny
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he made faces to amuse her
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annul
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declare invalid (an official
agreement, decision, or result).
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the elections were annulled
by the general amid renewed protests
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apparent
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clearly visible or
understood; obvious
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for no apparent reason she
laughed
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apprehensive
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anxious or fearful that
something bad or unpleasant will happen.
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he felt apprehensive about
going home
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arduous
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involving or requiring
strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
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an arduous journey
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attache
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a person on the staff of an
ambassador having a specialized area of responsibility
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naval and air attachés
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attributable
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regarded as being caused by.
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43 percent of all deaths in
Ireland were attributable to cardiovascular disease
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baffle
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totally bewilder or perplex.
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an unexplained occurrence
that baffled everyone
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belligerent
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hostile and aggressive.
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the mood at the meeting was
belligerent
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benign
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gentle and kind
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his benign but firm manner
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berserk
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out of control with anger or
excitement; wild or frenzied
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a man went berserk with an
arsenal of guns
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