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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 1 November 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. INVECTIVE (NOUN): verbal abuse:(निंदा करना) Synonyms: denunciation, tirade Antonyms: exculpation, exoneration Example Sentence: The invective he faced for his actions were of no effect. 2. SERENE (ADJECTIVE): calm:(शांत) Synonyms: laid-back, placid Antonyms: clamorous, turbulent Example Sentence: Afghan refugees have never

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 31 October 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. ARENA (NOUN): an area surrounded by seating in which sports are held:(अखाड़ा) Synonyms: field, ring Antonyms: sky, vault Example Sentence: The barricades separating the spectators from the arena were inadequate. 2. ONLOOKER (NOUN): spectator:(तमाशबीन) Synonyms: observer, viewer Antonyms: participant, player

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 30 October 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ — — 1. TITILLATE (VERB): (गुदगुदाना/ उत्तेजित करना) excite Synonyms: stimulate, tantalize Antonyms: bore, disenchant Example Sentence: They are paid to titillate the notorious politician. 2. CONTENTIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (विवादास्पद) quarrelsome Synonyms: combative, belligerent Antonyms: agreeable, enjoyable Example Sentence: She tends to

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 29 October 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ — — (1) Defuse (Verb) — नाकाम कर देना, तनाव कम करना Definition: Remove the fuse from (an explosive device) in order to prevent it from exploding. Synonyms: Deactivate, Disarm, Disable Antonyms: Activate, assist, free, worry Usage: A scheme that teaches

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 28 October 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ — — 1. PATOIS (NOUN): jargon:(खास बोली) Synonyms: argot, dialect Antonyms: standard, normal Example Sentence: Most words were understood by teenager, but the gentleman looked confused at some of the words due to the teenager’s patois. 2. PRECEPT (NOUN): law:(आदेश) Synonyms:

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 26 October 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ — — 1. PROCLIVITY (NOUN): Inclination: (इच्छा/प्रवृत्ति) Synonyms: penchant, predilection Antonyms: dislike, hate Example Sentence: Your proclivity towards him is getting on my nerves. 2. SARTORIAL (ADJECTIVE): Pertaining to tailors: (दर्ज़ी-संबंधी) Synonyms: stylish, elegant Antonyms: frumpy, dumpy Example Sentence: Those sartorial

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 26 October 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1) Rumble (Verb) – गड़गड़ाहट होना Definition: make a continuous deep, resonant sound Synonyms: Boom, Thunder, Roll, Roar, Resound Usage: Thunder rumbled high above us   2) Feud (Noun) – सामंत या झगड़ा Definition: A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute

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