Ultimate = (1) being or happening at the end of a process ; final ;last.

• Their ultimate aim was to conquer the topmost position in the business.
• The boss will make the ultimate decision who to employ.
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• (2) the best available of its kind.
• This restaurant is described as ” the ultimate in luxury”.
• He is believed to be the ultimate painter of this century.

Penultimate = second from the last ; last but one in a series of things.

• The penultimate chapter of the book.
• It’s the penultimate episode of the serial.

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Antepenultimate = third from the last.

• The antepenultimate item on the agenda.
• X is the antepenultimate letter of the English alphabet.

Horizon = the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet.

• The sun rose above the horizon.
• The moon began to rise slowly above the horizon.
• It’s beautiful to watch the horizon at the sunset.
• At the sunrise the sun looked like a ball of fire above the horizon.

Horizons = (plural) the limit of a person’s knowledge , experience or interest, perception etc.

• He wanted to change his outlook and broaden his horizons.
• The discovery will open up new horizons in the field of cancer research.
• His decision to go to University will certainly broaden his horizons.
• His stay at Chicago has broadened his horizons.
• As your horizons expand , new ideas will become acceptable to you and there will be a transition from your orthodox stand and approach.

(A) Shine =(transitive verb) to make something bright by rubbing it. (shine-shined-shined)

• “Have you shined your belt? “.the senior police officer asked the new cadet.
• It’s his practice to shine his shoes well before going to the office.
• He ironed his shirt and shined his shoes for the interview.
• The policeman walked along the street ,shining a torch into every car.
• The soldier shined his sword before entering into the battlefield.

(B) Shine =(intransitive verb) -( 1) of the sun or other sources of light ) beam, radiate, glow etc.(shine-shone-shone)

• The sun shone through the window .
• His face shone out with excitement.
• Wear dark glasses so that the sun won’t shine in your eyes.

(2) be very talented and perform well

• She shone at Mathematics in her quarterly exams.
• He’s terrible at languages, but shines  at science.

Luxuriant =  strong in growth, abundant.

• The luxuriant vegetation of tropical region .
• Tall, luxuriant plants grew along the river bank.
• This area gets a lot of rain and covered with luxuriant forest.
• She had luxuriant hair which fell around her shoulders.
• This tree has wide-spreading branches and luxuriant foliage.

Luxurious = supplied with luxury, very  comfortable.

• She lived in luxurious surroundings.
• This  is a luxury hotel.
• They spent a luxurious weekend at the Kovalam beach.
• During the training programme , the company gave them luxurious accommodation.
• He is a person with luxurious tastes.
• He dreams of a highly paid job in order to lead a luxurious lifestyle.

Shake hands = (verb) to hold someone’s hand and move it up and down several times as a way of greeting.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi shook hands with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan when they met at Delhi to discuss the Kerala flood situation.
• Nice to meet, Tomi said , shaking my hand when I met him at Chicago.
• People shake hands when meeting with friends and guests.
• Children should be taught how to shake hands with their friends.
• He came up and shook hands with me again before parting.

Handshake =(noun) A brief greeting or parting tradition in which two people grasp one of each other’s hand.  Using right hand is considered proper etiquette.

• Handshakes are very common especially on business meetings.
• In Russia , a handshake is performed by men and rarely performed by women.
• In business, a handshake is an important tool in making the right first impression.
• He welcomed me with a warm handshake.

Brainchild = someone’s idea or invention, especially if successful.

• This festival celebration was the brainchild of the Corporation mayor.
• The project was the brainchild of a student.
• This dance sequence is the brainchild of the assistant director.
• This method of cultivation is the brainchild of the new agriculture minister.

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Brain drain =a movement of a large number of highly skilled or professional people from the country where they were trained to other countries where they can earn more money.

• The government has done nothing to stop the brain drain as more and more professionals are moving to different countries.
• Many see the brain drain as bad for the Indian economy.
• Britain has suffered a huge brain drain in recent years.