Challengeing Words In The Article The Hindu | 6 March 2018 1)Fugitive (adjective) ( भ्रष्टाचार): pro-fli-gay-ci Meaning – quick to disappear; fleeting/an individual who is fleeing incarceration or a threatening situation Synonyms – transient, transitory, ephemeral, evanescent Antonyms – permanent, long-lasting Example – As he daydreamed, fugitive thoughts passed through his mind. 2)Forfeiture (noun)
Challengeing Words In The Article The Hindu | 5 March 2018 1)Profligacy (noun) ( भ्रष्टाचार,अय्याशी): pro-fli-gay-ci Meaning – reckless extravagance or wastefulness in the use of resources/ wildly extravagance/shamelessly immoral Synonyms – recklessness, profusion, exorbitance, harlotry, lecherousness Antonyms – economical,frugality,lack Example – During the prime minister’s campaign, he swore to put an end to fiscal
Challengeing Words In The Article The Hindu | 3 March 2018 1)Miff(Noun)( मनमुटाव): Mi-f Meaning – a petty quarrel (Noun) / to annoy by ill humor (Verb) Synonyms – displease, offend, aggravation, anger, annoyance, bother Antonyms -satisfaction appeasement, mollification, pacification Example – She was miffed that he’d forgotten her name. 2)Dissident (Noun)( मतभेद करनेवाला): disi-dent
Challengeing Words In The Article The Hindu | 2 March 2018 1)Redux (adjective) (उच्चता,महानता): re-dux Meaning – brought back/Something that happens all over again Synonyms – revived, restored, retain Antonyms – Abolish,scrap, end, stop, terminate, eradicate Example – The 1980’s retro fashion redux has become fashionable again. 2)Dip (verb) (गिरावट, उतरना,): dip Meaning – sink,
Challengeing Words In The Article The Hindu | 1 March 2018 1)Stature (noun) (उच्चता,महानता): sta-chur Meaning – a level of prestige earned for a deed or achievement Synonyms – reputation, status, prestige Antonyms – disgrace, dishonour, disrepute, ignominy Example – As a five-time Grammy winner, Aretha has a huge stature in the music community. 2)Stint
Challengeing Words In The Article The Hindu | 28 Feb 2018 1)Effusive (adverb) (असंयत): adju-di-kate Meaning – showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner/expressing a lot of emotion Synonyms – gushing, gushy, unrestrained, unreserved, extravagant, fulsome Antonyms – restrained,moderate,sober Example – The boy was effusive in his praise of the judges who awarded him the trophy. 2)Adrift (adjective) (भटकते
Challengeing Words In The Article The Hindu | 26 Feb 2018 1)Reticence (noun) (अल्पभाषिता): reti-sense Meaning – not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings, wanting to avoid communication /to keep one’s thoughts, feelings, and personal affairs to oneself. Synonyms – reserve, introversion, restraint, inhibition, diffidence, shyness, modesty Antonyms- communicative,extrovert,outgoing,unreserved,unrestrained Example – The students who like reticence
Challenging Words (25 Feb 2018) In The Article The Hindu 1)Miff(Noun)( मनमुटाव): Mi-f Meaning – a petty quarrel (Noun) / to annoy by ill humor (Verb) Synonyms – displease, offend, aggravation, anger, annoyance, bother Antonyms -satisfaction appeasement, mollification, pacification Example – She was miffed that he’d forgotten her name. 2)Dissident (Noun)( मतभेद करनेवाला): disi-dent Meaning
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu 1)Vie (verb) (होड़ करना): vaa-e Meaning – compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something/to take part in a contest or competition Synonyms – compete, contend, contest, struggle, fight, battle Antonyms- agree,aid,assist,help.support Example – After the semifinal matches are complete, the winning teams will vie
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu 1) Ludicrous (adjective) (ऊटपटांग, निस्सार,बेतुका): ludi-krus Meaning – something viewed as humorous because of its ridiculousness Synonyms – absurd, ridiculous, farcical, laughable, risible, preposterous Antonyms- sensible,practical, realistic,minded Example – The ludicrous movie is about a dog that becomes the president of a country. 2)Discomfiture (noun) (शिकस्त,कुंठा): dis-comfy-chur Meaning
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu 22 Feb 2018 1)Deliberation (noun) (विवेचना): deli-bur-ashun Meaning – long and careful consideration or discussion,a thorough consideration Synonyms – thought, thinking, consideration, reflection, contemplation Antonyms -haste,carelessness,disregard Example – After hours of deliberation, the council came to a decision. 2)Overture (noun) (प्रस्ताव): over-chur Meaning – an approach or proposal
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu 1)Heist ( noun) (चोरी): Hi-ist Meaning -a robbery or burglary Synonyms – grab, theft, pinch, rip-off, snatching, swiping Antonyms – bestow, contribute, donate, give, hand over, present Example – Every 6 o’clock news covered the story about the bank heist in the nearby town. 2)Crescendo ( noun) (सर्वोच्च
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu 1)Throe ( noun) (दम तोड़ना): throh Meaning – intense or violent pain and struggle, especially accompanying birth, death, or great change/intense struggle or agony Synonyms – agony, pain, paroxysm, suffering, torture, torment, distress Antonyms – comfort, ease, easiness Example – After being shot by hunters, the elephant
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu 1)Perpetrate (Noun)( पाप करना): per-pet-rate Meaning -carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action). Synonyms – commit, carry out, perform, execute, do, effect Antonyms -skimp, slight, slur Example – The young man decided to perpetratea crime to show his value to the gang leader. 2)Ostensibly (Noun)(
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu 1)Renaissance (Noun)( पुनर्जागरण ): ren-ais-sance Meaning – a renewed interest or rebirth of something Synonyms – resurgence,revitalisation,revival,rebirth,revivification Antonyms – destruction Example – The creation of the Internet brought about a renaissance in communication. 2)Endowed (Verb )( संपन्): en-do-d Meaning – supplied or furnished with Synonyms – bless,