Match the words/phrases in Column A with their meanings in Column B.


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(1) slaving



(i) a quarrel or an argument



(2) chaos



(ii) remove something from inside another thing using a sharp tool



(3) rummage



(iii) strange, mysterious, difficult to explain



(4) scrape out



(iv) finish successfully, achieve



(5) stumble over, tumble into



(v) search for something by moving things around hurriedly or carelessly



(6) accomplish



(vi) complete confusion and disorder



(7) uncanny



(vii) fall, or step awkwardly while walking



(8) (to have or get into) a row



(viii) working hard




(1) slaving



(viii) working hard


Eg- In today’s fast moving world, slaving is a virtue.



(2) chaos



(vi) complete confusion and disorder


Eg- The event could not run smoothly because of the chaos happening backstage.



(3) rummage



(v) search for something by moving things around hurriedly or carelessly


Eg- I rummaged my entire room but could not find the book.



(4) scrape out



(ii) remove something from inside another thing using a sharp tool


Eg- The technician scraped out the entire sensor to detect the root cause of the problem.



(5) stumble over, tumble into



(vii) fall, or step awkwardly while walking


Eg- She stumbled over the pebbles and hurt herself.



(6) accomplish



(iv) finish successfully, achieve


Eg- Hard work is the key to accomplish your goals.



(7) uncanny



(iii) strange, mysterious, difficult to explain


Eg- His uncanny behaviour at the party left everyone surprised.



(8) (to have or get into) a row



(i) a quarrel or an argument


Eg- They often get into a row over petty matters.




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