Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 03 July 2018
1. Confrontational (झगड़ालू)
Pronunciation:kon-fruh n-tey-shuh-nl/कान्फ्रन्टैशनल
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: tending to deal with situations in an aggressive way; hostile or argumentative.
Synonyms: defiant, belligerent
Antonyms: peaceful, friendly
Use in a Sentence: His confrontational speech has destroyed any possibilities of a peace settlement.
2. Manoeuvre (पैंतरेबाज़ी करना)
Pronunciation: muh-noo-ver/मनूवर
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Meaning:
a. move skilfully or carefully.
b. carefully guide or manipulate (someone or something) in order to achieve an end.
Synonyms: artifice, manipulate
Antonyms: innocence, sincerity
Use in a Sentence: His resignation from the competition was a tactical manoeuvre.
3. Ratification (निश्चय करना)
Pronunciation: rat-uh-fi-key-shuh n/ रैटफकैशन
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.
Synonyms: confirmation, approval
Antonyms: opposition, refusal
Use in a Sentence: The settlement is subject to ratification by the Legislature.
4. Abeyance (विलंब)
Pronunciation: uh-bey-uh ns/अबैअन्स
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: a state of temporary disuse or suspension.
Synonyms: delay, interruption
Antonyms: revival, continuation
Use in a Sentence: This practice has fallen into abeyance now.
5. Recrimination (आरोप)
Pronunciation: ri-krim-uh-ney-shuh n/ रिक्रिमिनैशन
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: an accusation in response to one from someone else.
Synonyms: blame, charge
Antonyms: apology, defense
Use in a Sentence: He submitted a letter of resignation free of recrimination or any contention.
6. Phrase: Lay Down (निर्धारित करना/ अर्पित करना)
Part of Speech: Phrasal Verb
Meaning: To specify/ To store for the future.
Synonyms: establish, prescribe, impose
Antonyms: erode, avoid, negate
Use in a Sentence: The manager laid down the standards that he wanted the organization run by.
7. Concrete (ठोस)
Pronunciation: kon-kreet/कन्क्रीट
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Meaning:
a. existing in a material or physical form; not abstract. [Noun]
b. form (something) into a mass; solidify. [Verb]
Synonyms: solid, tangible, substantial
Antonyms: ideal, flexible
Use in a Sentence: The terminal was constructed of bolstered concrete.
8. Cold reception (अनादर)
Part of Speech: Idiom
Meaning: Half-hearted welcome
Synonyms: disesteem, inhospitality
Antonyms: respect, honor
Use in a Sentence: She got a cold reception when she went to see her old friend.
9. Sovereignty (सत्ता)
Pronunciation:sov-rin-tee/साव्रिन्टी
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning:
a. supreme power or authority.
b. the authority of a state to govern itself or another state.
c. a self-governing state.
Synonyms: freedom, democracy
Antonyms: retention, belief
Use in a Sentence: The people embrace their independence and sovereignty
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