Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 04 May 2018 1. Word: Rumble (गड़गड़ाना) Pronunciation: ruhm-buh l/ रम्बल Part of Speech: Verb, NounMeaning: a. make a continuous deep, resonant sound. [Verb] b. a street fight between gangs or large groups. [Noun] Synonyms: thunders, grumbles, buzzes Antonyms: silences Use in a Sentence: On a rainy
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 03 May 2018 1. Word: Armistice (युद्धविराम) Pronunciation: ahr-muh-stis/ आर्मिस्टिस Part of Speech: Noun Meaning: an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.Synonyms: Concord, Pacification, Accord Antonyms: Fight, Strife, Dispute Use in a Sentence: Both the parties
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 02 May 2018 1. Pronounce (verb) : To formally state an official opinion or decision. (घोषित करना) Synonyms: Announce, Proclaim, Declare, Rule, Decree, Ordain, Adjudicate Antonyms: Disclaim, Hold, Request, Retain Example: He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Related forms :
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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 1 May 2018 1. Word: Skirmish (झगड़ा / छोटे टुकड़ों में भिड़ना) Pronunciation: skur-mish / स्कर्मिशPart of Speech: Noun, Verb Meaning: a. an episode of irregular or unplanned fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets. [Noun] b. to engage in a minor battle
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 27 April 2018 1. HABITUTE (VERB): inform oneself or another about something new Synonyms: apprise, accustom Antonyms: delude, conceal Example : Arushi has to habituate herself with the filing system. 2. GORGE (VERB): eat greedily Synonyms: gulp, guzzle Antonyms: fast, starve Example : Aniket gorged all the
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 26 April 2018 1. Lurk (verb): To hide somewhere, usually with the intention to do something bad. (घात लगाकर बैठा होना, छिपा होना) Synonyms: Skulk, Loiter, Hide, Conceal, Sneak, Sidle, Slink, Prowl, Steal Antonyms: Expose, Reveal, Manifest, Appear Example: Someone was lurking in the shadows Related
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 25 April 2018 1. Defang (verb): To make someone or something less harmful, so that he, she, or it is no longer dangerous: (हानिरहित या शक्तिहीन बनाना) Synonyms: Withdraw. Take Away. Remove Antonyms: Invigorate, Energize, Vitalize Example: In trying to defang the terrorist threat, the US will
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 24 April 2018 1. Bulwark (noun): Something that protects you from dangerous or unpleasant situations. (जो बचाव करे) Synonyms: Defender, Supporter, Prop, Buttress, Mainstay, Bastion, Safeguard, Stronghold, Protector, Guard Antonyms: Assail, Assault, Attack Example: My savings were to be a bulwark against unemployment. 2. Proponent (noun) :
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 21 April 2018 1. Word: Spurt Part of Speech: Verb, Noun Meaning: (a) gush out in a sudden and forceful stream (वेग से निकलना) (verb) (b) a sudden gushing stream (धार) (noun)Pronunciation: स्पर्ट (spur-t) Synonyms: Gush, Stream Antonyms: Dribble Use in a Sentence: Rohan grew three inches
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 20 April 2018 1. Word: Bracing Part of Speech: Adjective Meaning: fresh and invigorating.(स्फूर्तिदायक) Pronunciation: ब्रेसिंग Synonyms: Refreshing, Invigorating Antonyms: Debilitating, Enervating Use in a Sentence: The bracing sea air would be good for his health right now. 2. Word: Meagre Part of Speech: Adjective Meaning: lacking
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 19 April 2018 Clamour Part of Speech: Noun, Verb Meaning: (a) a loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting (कोलाहल) (noun) (b) shout loudly and insistently (शोर मचाना) (verb)Pronunciation: क्लैमर (kla-mer) Synonyms: Uproar, Commotion Antonyms: SilenceUse in a Sentence: He heard her shouting above the
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 18 April 2018 1. ETHOS (NOUN): ideology Synonyms: mentality, mindset Antonyms: body, physicality Example Sentence: Many adventurous people live by the ethos of YOLO, you only live once. 2. PENITENCY (NOUN): anguish Synonyms: attrition, contriteness Antonyms: delight, joyfulness Example Sentence: The book told of the survivor’s penitency
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 17 April 2018 1. Gutted Part of Speech: Adjective, Verb Meaning: (a) bitterly disappointed or upset (अत्यधिक दुखी) (adjective) (b) Remove or destroy completely (verb) Pronunciation: गट-टेड Synonyms: Brokenhearted Antonyms: Pleased Use in Sentence: (a) The entire building was gutted by fire. (verb) (b) The team was
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 16 April 2018 1) Prodigious (adjective): (विलक्षण, अति विशाल) Meaning– very large in size, force, or extent; enormous Synonyms- enormous, huge, colossal, immense, vast, great Antonyms- small, unexceptional 2) Arbiter (noun) :(मध्यस्थ) Meaning– one who can settle a disagreement between parties Synonyms- arbitrator, go-between, mediator, moderator, referee,
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 15 April 2018 1. EMBRACE (VERB): hold tightly in arms Synonyms: grasp, enfold Antonyms: shun, unwrap Example Sentence: We should embrace the poor and at least try to listen to them. 2. AFFORESTATION (NOUN): forest management Synonyms: forestation, arboriculture Antonyms: deforestation, erosion Example Sentence: We must encourage