1) brazen (adjective)
Synonyms: brassy - impudent - shameless - barefaced - impertinent
Meaning: behaving in a way that is not moral or socially acceptable, and not caring if other people are shocked or offended
Sentence: In an attempt to brazen out the scams, government is committing mistakes and compounding its problems.
2) furore (noun)
Meaning: a lot of anger, excitement, or activity caused by a particular event or situation
Sentence: His involvement with the case led to furore in Parliament.
3) sycophant (noun)
Synonyms: toady - bootlicker - flatterer - lickspittle - groveller
Meaning: an insulting word for someone who praises rich or powerful people in order to gain an advantage
Sentence: Those in power are accountable for scams since they operate in a system of silence and surround themselves with sychophants.
4) mala fide (adjective)
Meaning: In bad faith; with intent to deceive
Sentence: CAG appointment mala fide, says plea in Supreme Court.
5) shroud (verb)
Synonyms: cover - enshroud - wrap - veil - hide - mantle - screen
Meaning: something that covers or hides something
Sentence: The selection of cricket team was shrouded in secrecy.
6) tiff (noun)
Synonyms: quarrel - miff
Meaning: a minor argument, especially between friends or lovers
Sentence: He checked into another hotel following the tiff with the team coach.
7) en masse (adverb)
Meaning: all together as a group
Sentence: The committee resigned en masse from Parliament forcing national elections.
Reference: The Hindu Newspaper - 24 May
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