Fallacious : The key witness was bribed to ensure that he made a fallacious testimony in front of the jury.

Impeccable : Prior to his recent failure,Sachin's record at the top of the Indian batting order had been almost impeccable

Patent : The patent advantages of the new technology made it popular in a very short period of time.

Garrulous : But for his garrulous behaviour,the old man was an affable person.

Garnish : She wore a coat that was garnished with fur collar.

Hypothesis : A well-prepared opposition shred apart the minister's hypothesis on the benefits of tax-breaks for the rich.

Contrite : Although he won the war,he left the battlefield with a broken and contrite heart.

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Relinquish : Although he had not been coming to the office for the past few months,it was only last week that he formally relinquished the post of the party treasurer.