Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 09 May 2018
1. Word: Bounteous (ज़ोरदार)
Pronunciation: boun-tee-uh s/बाउन्टीअस
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: generously given or giving; bountiful (large in quantity; abundant)
Synonyms: Ample, Plentiful, Bighearted
Antonyms: Scarce, inadequate, greedy
Use in a Sentence: I am grateful to her for the bounteous gifts.
2. Word: Opportune (उपयुक्त)
Pronunciation: op-er-toon/आपर्टून
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: especially convenient or appropriate for a particular action or event, well timed
Synonyms: appropriate, favorable, suitable
Antonyms: disadvantageous, improper, inappropriate
Use in a Sentence: He arrived in the meeting at a very opportune moment.
3. Word: Exhort (आग्रह करना)
Pronunciation: ig-zawrt/इग्ज़ॉर्ट
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something.
Synonyms: advise, encourage, prompt, inspire
Antonyms: deter, discourage, inhibit
Use in a Sentence: The manager must exhort his team members to work well.
4. Word: Unheeded (अनदेखा)
Pronunciation: Un – heed/ अन्हीडिड
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: heard or noticed but disregarded.
Synonyms: Neglected, Ignored, Unconsidered
Antonyms: Noticed, Regarded, Focused, Considered
Use in a Sentence: We can hope that this time, our warnings will not be unheeded.
5. Word: Predicament (दुर्दशा)
Pronunciation: pri-dik-uh-muh nt/प्रीडिकमन्ट
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
Synonyms: Difficulty, Dilemma, Quandary, crisis
Antonyms: Benefit, Advantage, Ease
Use in a Sentence: The decision of the meeting will leave the employees in a peculiar predicament.
6. Word: Palatable (स्वीकार्य)
Pronunciation: पैलटबल
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: acceptable or satisfactory, pleasant to taste
Synonyms: Delicious, Delightful, Pleasing, Grateful
Antonyms: Distasteful, Unpleasant, Tasteless
Use in a Sentence: The new dish made by his mother was nutritious, palatable and simple to make.
7. Word: Upswing (उन्नति)
Pronunciation: uhp-swing/अप्स्विंग
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: an increase in strength or quantity; an upward trend.
Synonyms: rise, surge, progress
Antonyms: decline, decrease, drop off
Use in a Sentence: His commendable performance will definitely lead to an upswing in his career.
Idioms & Phrases
1. Between a rock and a hard place (अव्यवस्था)
Part of Speech: Phrase of rock
Meaning: faced with two equally undesirable alternatives.
Synonyms: in a dilemma, difficulty, muddle
Antonyms: pleasure
Use in a Sentence: His company members were stuck between a rock and a hard place.
2. Around (or round) the corner (समीप)
Part of Speech: Phrase of corner
Meaning: very near.Synonyms: close at hand, nearby
Antonyms: distant
Use in a Sentence: It is the foremost thing they see when they come round the corner.
3. Rake in (प्रचुर कमाना)
Part of Speech: Phrase of rake
Meaning: To earn a lot of money or earn money easily
Synonyms: generate (make money), make a killing (make a lot of money very quickly)
Use in a Sentence: How much do you expect to rake in over the month?
4. Knock off (बंद करना)
Part of Speech: Phrase of knock
Meaning: stop work, finish work, Synonyms: finish, dispatch, eliminate, destroy
Antonyms: continue start, create, instigate
Use in a Sentence: My mother asked, when do I usually knock off for dinner.
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