Meaning: think deeply about anything (verb) Before authoring the thesis Joy ruminated on the subject for a long time. They sat ruminating on their future

Meaning: a fear that something bad might happen (noun) Divya’s mind is full of apprehension about her new journey. Synonyms: anxiety, unease, worry Understanding or

Meaning: something that is very heavy and hence difficult to carry (adjective) Jos found it difficult to carry the cumbersome luggage. School bags of the

Meaning: out of date; something that is no longer produced or used (adjective) We must dispose of obsolete machines from the factory. Something that is

Meaning: conforming to the rule or law; being exactly as intended – not false or spurious. (adjective) The minister heard the legitimate grievances of the

Meaning: used to refer to something that’s one’s responsibility (noun) The onus is on Deepthy to prove that she has suffered a loss. The burden

Meaning: persistent work or effort to accomplish something (noun) Rahul’s diligence earned him respect from his colleagues. “Due diligence” is an expression often used in

Meaning: convince someone not to take a particular action (verb) I tried to dissuade him from going to the manager. The word ‘dissuade’ is the

Meaning: day after tomorrow (noun) I am told there would be online meetings tomorrow and overmorrow. (adverb) If we meet overmorrow, we can decide on