Feint
M : Deceive by a mock action
U : "The midfielder feinted to shoot"
Nonplused
M :Greatly surprised, To put at a loss as to what to think/ say/ do; bewilder.
Eschew
M :Avoid, to avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds
bait
M:Anything that serves as an enticement
M:Something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
M:Harass with persistent criticism or carping
Knit
M:Draw together unite firmly
Mercurial
M:Quick changeable in character fleeting
Ostracism
M : Shut out from society refuse to meet talk
Cryptic
M : Secret with a hidden meaning
Bewilder
M : Puzzle confuse
Foment
M : To apply something warm (to lessen the pain) , to promote the growth or development of rouse, incite
Usage: to foment trouble; to foment discontent.
Defiance
M : Open disobedience or resistance;
M: The act or an instace of defying
M: Willingness to contend or fight
U: Seemingly in defiance of the laws of physics
M- Meaning
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Compiled by: Dinesh
Courtesy: http://www.englishrules.com/
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