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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 13 September  2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ IMMACULATE (ADJECTIVE): very clean :(निर्मल) Synonyms: neat, spotless Antonyms: filthy, tainted Example Sentence: She has an immaculate white saree.   INVEIGLING (ADJECTIVE): alluring :(ललचाने वाली) Synonyms: attracting, captivating Antonyms: repulsive, repellent Example Sentence: The picture was quite inveigling.   SINISTER (ADJECTIVE): nasty : ( अशुभ) Synonyms: ominous, perverse Antonyms: auspicious, benevolent Example

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 12 September  2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. UNWAVERING (ADJECTIVE): resolute : (स्थिर) Synonyms: faithful, dedicated Antonyms: disloyal, unreliable Example Sentence: Shayna was unwavering in her opinions. 2. CRYPTIC (ADJECTIVE): curt : (गुप्त) Synonyms: brusque, abrupt Antonyms: lengthy, long-winded Example Sentence: My husband’s cryptic comment left me confused.

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 11 September  2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. Word: Scuttle (बिगाड़ना/तीव्र गति) Pronunciation: skuht-l/स्कटल Part of Speech: Verb, Noun Meaning: a. run hurriedly or furtively with short quick steps. [Verb] b. deliberately cause (a scheme) to fail. [Verb] c. a metal container with a handle, used to fetch

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 10 September  2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ VANITY (NOUN):conceit : (घमंड) Synonyms: arrogance, pride Antonyms: humility, modesty Example Sentence: Her nature shows a bit of conceit in her.   WARMONGER (NOUN): militarist : (जंगबाज़) Synonyms: combatant, hawk Antonyms: civilian, noncombatant Example Sentence: Anill is a brave warmonger.   VERVE (NOUN): gumption : (जोश) Synonyms: gusto,

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 9 September  2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ RAPACIOUS (ADJECTIVE): aggressively greedy : (लालची) Synonyms: ferocious, marauding Antonyms: satisfied, contended Example Sentence: He is a rapacious lawyer.   HALCYON (ADJECTIVE): calm, peaceful : (धीर) Synonyms: quiet, still Antonyms: agitated Example Sentence: It is such a halcyon place.   TREMOR (NOUN): shiver : (कंपन) Synonyms: vibration, shaking Antonyms: stillness, calmness Example

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 8 September  2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. Word: Sabre-rattling (सैन्य प्रदर्शन) Pronunciation: sabre-rattling/ सैबर-रैटलिंग Part of Speech: Noun Meaning: the display or threat of military force. Synonyms: browbeating, demoralization Antonyms: defence, stabilization Use in a Sentence: It is too early to say whether the threats are mere

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 7 September  2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ TATTERED(ADJECTIVE): Ragged: (फाड़ डाला हुआ) Synonyms: shabby, damaged Antonyms: healed, mended Example Sentence: He is wearing a torn shirt.   PREREQUISITE(ADJECTIVE): Essential: (जरूरी) Synonyms: necessary, expedient Antonyms: secondary, inessential Example Sentence: Reading questions is prerequisite to solve the passage.   APPREHENSION (NOUN): Understanding: (ग्रहणशक्ति) Synonyms: awareness, perception Antonyms: ignorance, calmness Example Sentence: Deep apprehension is required in

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