abrasive /'bresv/
adjective
1 (of a substance or material) capable of polishing or cleaning a hard surface by rubbing or grinding.
tending to rub or graze the skin: the trees were abrasive to the touch.
figurative (of sounds or music) rough to the ear; harsh: fast abrasive rhythms.
2 showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh: her abrasive and arrogant personal style won her few friends.
noun a substance used for grinding, polishing, or cleaning a hard surface.
pelf
noun [MASS NOUN] archaic money, especially when gained in a dishonest or dishonourable way.
spearhead
noun
1 the point of a spear.
2 an individual or group chosen to lead an attack or movement: she became the spearhead of a health education programme.
verb [WITH OBJ. ] lead (an attack or movement): he's spearheading a campaign to reduce the number of accidents at work.
replete /r'pli:t/
adjective [PREDIC. ] filled or well-supplied with something: sensational popular fiction, replete with adultery and sudden death.
very full of or sated by food: I went out into the sun-drenched streets again, replete and relaxed.
messianic /ms'ank/
adjective
1 relating to the Messiah: the messianic role of Jesus.
inspired by hope or belief in a messiah: the messianic expectations of that time.
2 fervent or passionate: an admirable messianic zeal.
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"The race is not over because I haven't won yet."
Adil Memon
Police Service of Pakistan (P.S.P)
37th Common Training Program
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