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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 17 November 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. IGNOMINIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अपयशपूर्ण) humiliating Synonyms: embarrassing, disgraceful Antonyms: respectable, honorable Example Sentence: The family was very embarrassed about their son’s ignominious behavior at the gathering. 2. CYNIC (NOUN): (निंदक) nonbeliever Synonyms: doubter, skeptic Antonyms: believer, optimist Example Sentence: She is

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 16 November 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. Word: Fickle (अस्थिर) Pronunciation: fik-uhl/फिकल Part of Speech: Adjective Meaning: changing frequently, especially as regards one’s loyalties or affections. Synonyms: capricious, changeable, variable, volatile Antonyms: stable, constant, steady Use in a Sentence: The group has been notoriously fickle in the

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 15 November 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. JUNTA (NOUN): (समिति) council Synonyms: faction, cabal Antonyms: single, individual Example Sentence: After the dictator died the country was taken over by a junta of former officials. 2. LAY DOWN (VERB): (आदेश देना) command Synonyms: impose, order Antonyms: implore, request

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 14 November 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. Word: Cryptic (रहस्यमय) Pronunciation: Cryptic/Cryptic Part of Speech: Adjective Meaning: a. having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure. Synonyms: enigmatic, mysterious, hard to understand, confusing Antonyms: obvious, clear, definite Use in a Sentence: I received a cryptic message through

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 13 November 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. JETTISON (VERB): (निकाल फ़ेकना) throw overboard Synonyms: dump, discard Antonyms: hold, keep Example sentence: I will keep the good experiences and jettison the bad ones, before I leave this city. 2. FURNISH (VERB): (देना) provide Synonyms: dispense, issue Antonyms: receive,

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 12 November 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. SQUABBLE (NOUN): (लड़ाई/झगड़ा) argument Synonyms: altercation, difference Antonyms: accord, similarity Example Sentence: I don’t want to be engaged in the family squabbles. 2. PERTURBED (ADJECTIVE): (क्षुब्ध) troubled Synonyms: restless, flustered Antonyms: untroubled, unworried Example Sentence: Even during this perturbed time

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 10 November 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. OPPRESSION (NOUN): (उत्पीड़न) misery Synonyms: despotism, maltreatment Antonyms: kindness, affection Example Sentence: Pakistan is nation that is known for its oppression. 2. DRACONIAN (ADJECTIVE): (कठोर) Harsh Synonyms: cruel, oppressive Antonyms: easy, gentle Example Sentence: Your master is a draconian man.

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