Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 18 October 2018
All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/
1. Word: Repercussions (प्रतिक्रिया)
Pronunciation: ree-per-kuhsh-uh n/रीप्रकशन
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning:
a. an unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.
b. the recoil of something after impact.
Synonyms: effect, outcome, by-product
Antonyms: causes
Use in Sentence: There were serious repercussions on his career.
2. Word: Incumbent (अधिकारी/ अवलंबी)
Pronunciation: 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, Obligatory, Officeholder, Official
Antonyms: Unnecessary, optional, candidate, layman
Use in a Sentence: The incumbent manager is not happy about having to train a fresher who is taking his job
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: Neophyte (नौसिखिया)
Pronunciation: nee-uh-fahyt/नीअफाइट
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning:
a. a person who is new to a subject or activity.
b. a new convert to a religion.
Synonyms: beginner, learner, novice
Antonyms: expert, maestro, professional
Use in Sentence: The neophyte must not despair of learning the rules and procedures.
5. Word: Glaring (भड़कीला, अतिस्पष्ट)
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning:
a. giving out or reflecting a strong or dazzling light.
b. staring fiercely or fixedly.
Pronunciation: glair-ing/ग्लेरिंग
Synonyms: flagrant, obvious
Antonyms: dim, obscure
Use in a Sentence: The report contained some glaring errors.
6. Word: Discontent (असंतुष्ट)
Pronunciation: dis-kuh n-tent/डिस्कन्टेन्ट
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: dissatisfaction with one’s circumstances; lack of contentment.
Synonyms: unhappy, annoyed
Antonyms: happiness, satisfied
Use in a Sentence: There was an underlying current of discontent among employees.
7. Word: Disquieting (अशांत)
Pronunciation: dis-kwahy-i-ting/डिस्क्वाइइटिंग
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: inducing feelings of anxiety or worry.
Synonyms: distressing, worrisome
Antonyms: comfortable, peaceful
Use in a Sentence: The disquieting situation between the two neighbouring countries looks set to continue.
8. Word: Saddle (लाद देना)
Pronunciation: sad-l/सैडल
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: burden (someone) with an onerous responsibility or task.
Synonyms: oppress, impose
Antonyms: relieve, disintegrate
Use in a Sentence: My brother as a manager was in the saddle again.
9. Word: Mainstay (मुख्य आधार)
Pronunciation: meyn-stey/मैन्स्टै
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning:
a. someone or something on which something else is based or relies.
Synonyms: support, brace, backbone
Antonyms: skeptic, undermine, believer
Use in Sentence: The man was the mainstay of the team.
10. Word: Stand-off (ड्रॉ)
Pronunciation: stand-awf, -of / स्टैन्ड ऑफ
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: a deadlock between two equally matched opponents in a dispute or conflict. / something that counterbalances.
Synonyms: Standstill, Stalemate
Antonyms: Conclusion, Decision
Use in a Sentence: The standoff between friends ended peacefully the following day.
All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/
Like our Facebook page: https://fb.com/padhobeta.2017
Join Our telegram Channel:
https://t.me/sscPadho for SSC
https://t.me/RailwayJobPrepration for railway exam
https://t.me/padhobeta for daily current affairs/GK/GS
https://t.me/Sarkari_Naukri for Government Job Alert
https://t.me/bihar_si
Follow On Twitter: https://twitter.com/Padhobeta_
G+: https://plus.google.com/102104965871999812654
daily vocabulary, Vocab The Hindu, word meaning from the Hindu, word meaning the Hindu with antonym and synonym, daily vocabulary, Vocab The Hindu, word meaning from the Hindu, word meaning the Hindu with antonym and synonym, daily vocabulary, Vocab The Hindu, word meaning from the Hindu, word meaning the Hindu with antonym and synonym, daily vocabulary, Vocab The Hindu, word meaning from the Hindu, word meaning the Hindu with antonym and synonym,