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A name wrongly or unsuitably applied to a person or an object

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A misnomer refers to the use of a name or term that is inaccurate or inappropriate for a particular person, thing, or concept. For example, calling a koala bear a "bear" is a misnomer, as it is not actually a bear.

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Habitually silent or talks less

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A taciturn person is one who tends to be habitually silent, reserved, or uncommunicative. This term often refers to someone who speaks very little or avoids conversation.

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Anything written in a letter after it is signed

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A postscript is an additional message added after the main body and signature of a letter or document. It is used to include an afterthought or something that was forgotten in the original message.

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A small shop that sells fashionable cloths, cosmetics etc.

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A boutique is a small, specialized retail store that often sells high-end, fashionable clothing, accessories, and cosmetics. These shops are typically known for their curated selection of trendy or unique products.

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One who is indifferent to pain and pleasure

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A Stoic is a person who remains indifferent to pleasure or pain, showing little or no emotion regardless of external circumstances. The term comes from the philosophy of Stoicism, which advocates for enduring hardship with resilience and emotional control.

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That which can’t be corrected

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Incorrigible means something or someone that cannot be corrected, reformed, or improved. It is typically used to describe a person who is resistant to change or correction, often in a negative sense (e.g., an incorrigible liar).

107

Excessively credulous belief in and reverence for the supernatural

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Superstition refers to a belief in supernatural influences, such as the belief that certain events or actions can cause good or bad outcomes without scientific or logical reasons. It reflects an excessive or irrational belief in the supernatural.

108

A name adopted by an author in his writings

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Pseudonym is a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name.

Nickname (A) is a familiar or affectionate name, but not necessarily used by authors.

Nomenclature (C) refers to a system of naming things.

Impersonate (D) refers to pretending to be someone else, not using a pen name.

109

The history of a man written by others

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Biography is the account of a person's life written by someone else.

Autobiography (B) is a person's own account of their life.

History (C) is a record of past events, not necessarily focused on one person.

Manuscript (D) is a handwritten or typed document, not a history of someone's life.

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One who treats diseases by operation

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Surgeon is a medical professional who treats diseases or injuries by performing operations or surgeries.

Anecdote (B) refers to a short, amusing story, unrelated to surgery.

Pilferer (C) is someone who steals, not a medical professional.

Therapy (D) refers to treatment, but not specifically by surgery.