Vocab 31 Jan 2018

Vocab 31 Jan 2018

Challenging Words in the Article The Hindu 1) Spurt (noun)  (उछाल) : es-purt Meaning – an unexpected short increase in activity, development or effort Synonyms – sprint, burst, flare, flare-up, flash, flicker Antonyms –  calm, doldrums, slump Example – With a spurt of energy, Raman was able to cross over the finish line and won the race. 2) Brace (verb)  ( तैयार रहना) : bray-s Meaning – to prepare for