Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 17 May 2018
1. Word: Quixotic (अवास्तविक)
Pronunciation: kwik-sot-ik/क्विक्साटिक
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
Synonyms: visionary, dreamy, delusive
Antonyms: pragmatic, realistic, mundane
Use in a Sentence: This project is a vast, exciting, and may be quixotic.
2. Word: Subtle (चालाक)
Pronunciation: suht-l/सटल
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: making use of clever and indirect methods to achieve something.
Synonyms: delicate, keen, tricky
Antonyms: obvious, candid, overpowering
Use in a Sentence: Some people like the subtle friendship which does not hold personalities together.
3. Word: Fray ( झगड़ा)
Pronunciation: freɪ/फ्रै
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: a situation of intense competitive activity, a battle or fight.
Synonyms: brawl, scuffle, quarrel
Antonyms: agreement, harmony, tranquility
Use in a Sentence: Why should we get involved in others fray?
4. Word: Tantalisingly (ललचाने वाले अंदाज़ में)
Pronunciation: tan-tl-ahy-zing-ly/टंटेलिजिंगली
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: exhibiting something that provokes or arouses expectation, interest, or desire, especially that which remains unobtainable or beyond one’s reach
Synonyms: tormentingly, harassingly
Antonyms: calmingly, soothingly
Use in a Sentence: He tantalisingly hints at the resentment he feels towards his first wife.
5. Word: Showcase (प्रदर्शन)
Pronunciation: shoh-keys/शोकैस
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: exhibit; display
Synonyms: illustrate, manifest, represent
Antonyms: abandon, conceal, distress
Use in a Sentence: The event remains an important showcase for new talent.
6. Word: Emotive (भावपूर्ण)
Pronunciation: ih-moh-tiv/ ईमोटिव
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: arousing or able to arouse intense feeling.
Synonyms: affectional, heart-touching, sentimental
Antonyms: cheerless, dreary, dismal
Use in a Sentence: Some people are revealed in highly emotive language.
7. Word: Incumbent (अवश्य, अधिकारी)
Pronunciation: in-kuhm-buh nt/इन्कम्बन्ट
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Meaning:
a. necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility. [Adjective]
b. the holder of an office or post. [Noun]
Synonyms: necessary, compulsory, compelling
Antonyms: unnecessary, layman, optional
Use in a Sentence: It’s incumbent on parents to advise their children before they leave home.
8. Word: Overtones (उलट जाना)
Pronunciation: ओवर्टोन
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: a subtle or subsidiary quality, implication, or connotation.
Synonyms: hints, suggestions, reminders
Antonyms: denotarion
Use in a Sentence: My friend’s words were polite, but there were some overtones of distrust in his opinion.
9. Word: Discourse (तर्क करना, उपदेश)
Pronunciation: डिस्कोर्स
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Meaning:
a. written or spoken communication or debate. [Noun]
b. speak or write authoritatively about a topic. [Verb]
Synonyms: lecture, speech, sermon
Antonyms: silence, quiet, ignore
Use in a Sentence: She was able to discourse on the problems of learning.
10. Word: Fiercely (उग्रतापूर्वक)
Pronunciation: feers-ly/फीर्स्ली
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: in a powerful and destructive manner.
Synonyms: furiously, intensely, excitedly
Antonyms: calmly, kindheartedly, peacefully
Use in a Sentence: He was fiercely proud of his family traditions.
11. Word: Fiddle (जालसाज़ी, हेरा-फेरी करना)
Pronunciation: fid-l/फिडल
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Meaning:
a. an act of defrauding, cheating, or falsifying. [Noun]
b. falsify (figures, data, or records), typically in order to gain money. [Verb]
Synonyms: swindle, meddle, cheat
Antonyms: wisdom, rationality
Use in a Sentence: Why did you let hisfiddle about with the remote control?
12. Word: Sobering (गम्भीरता की ओर)
Pronunciation: soh-ber-ing/सोबरिंग
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: making or becoming more serious, sensible, and solemn.
Synonyms: serious, alerting, severe
Antonyms: haphazard, fiery
Use in a Sentence: It is sobering to realize that it is not a problem.
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