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The Devil's Advocate

 is a 1997 American drama thriller film based on Andrew Neiderman's novel of the same name. It is directed by Taylor Hackford, and stars Keanu Reeves, Al Pacino and Charlize Theron.

 

 

 

 

Fra

1. fraigle(adj)

Definition:Capable of being broken

The old man looks very fragile .

 

Prolif

2. Proliferation(n)

Definition:To increase or spread at a rapid rate

Smoking triggers off cell proliferation

 

3. Proponent(n)

Definition:One who argues in support of something

A leading proponent of the values of progressive education

 

4. Advocate(n)

Definition:An advocate of a particular action or plan is someone who recommends it publicly.

She is a keen advocate of park-and-ride schemes.

 

5. Invocation(n)

Definition:A prayer or other formula used in invoking, as at the opening of a religious service.

Do not use late - binding invocation when early - binding is possible.

 

6. Hubris(n)

Definition:Overbearing pride or presumption;

The very hubris of French claims alarmed the other powers.

Para

 

7. Paragarph(n)

Definition: paragraph is a section of a piece of writing. A paragraph always begins on a new line and contains at least one sentence.

The second paragraph startled me even more than the first

 

 

8. Parachute(n)

Definition:An apparatus used to retard free fall from an aircraft, consisting of a light, usually hemispherical canopy attachedby cords to a harness and worn or stored folded until deployed in descent.

 The troops parachuted into France.

 

9. Admission(n)

Definition:The act of admitting or allowing to enter:

There have beenincreases in hospital admissions of children.



Eminent(adj)

Definition:Outstanding or remarkable

Tom was one of the world ' s most eminent statesmen .



Steeped(adj)

Definition:If a place or person is steeped in a quality or characteristic, they are surrounded by it or deeply influenced by it.

As a child, she steeped herself in adventure stories.




Replete(adj)

 Definition:Abundantly supplied;

The harbour was replete with boats.

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