Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 14 April 2018 1. IRREFRANGIBLE (ADJECTIVE): definite Synonyms: indisputable, undeniable Antonyms: dubious, refutable Example Sentence: Planck’s theory is irrefrangible. 2. VESTIGE (NOUN): hint Synonyms: clue, trace Antonyms: ignorance, callowness Example Sentence: A remnants of half lit cigarette butts were the vestige of fresh fugitive. 3. SECEDE (VERB):
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 13 April 2018 1. IMMURE (VERB): confine Synonyms: incarcerate, imprison Antonyms: release, let go Example Sentence: Garry was immured in an asylum. 2. INHIBITED (ADJECTIVE): constrained Synonyms: repressed, reserved Antonyms: extroverted, outgoing Example Sentence: He was an inhibited soul. 3. TENURE (NOUN): time in a position of
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 12 April 2018 1) Reluctance (noun) (अनिच्छा): re-luc-tance Meaning– unwillingness or disinclination to do something. Synonyms- unwillingness, disinclination, hesitation, diffidence, timidity, timorousness, trepidation Antonyms- willingness, eagerness Example-Ministers have shown extreme reluctance to explain their points to the media. 2) Assuage (verb) (शांत करना): as-u-age Meaning–to provide relief;
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 11 April 2018 1) Perceptible (adjective) (ध्यान देने योग्य): per-sep-tible Meaning– Able to be seen or noticed. Synonyms- noticeable, perceivable, detectable, discernible Antonyms- Imperceptible, inconspicuous Example-The perceptible tremor in the old man’s hands caught the doctor’s attention. 2) Sermonize (verb) (राय व्यक्त करना): ser-mo-nize Meaning– Deliver an
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 9 April 2018 1) Laxity (noun) (ढील): lax-ity Meaning – lack of strictness or care/the state of being relaxed, easy-going, or not very strict Synonyms-: negligence, neglect, omission, indiscretion, slackness, inattention. Antonyms – vigilance, caution, attention, alacrity, heed Example – The prevalent laxity toward examination caused Raman
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 7 April 2018 1) Atrocity (noun) (क्रूरता): atro-city Meaning – a horrific action Synonyms-: act of barbarity, act of brutality, act of savagery, act of wickedness, cruelty, abomination, enormity Antonyms – good behaviour, kindness, pleasantness, pleasantry Example – When the president learned of the dictator’s atrocity, he
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 4 April 2018 1) Conversant (adjective) (जानकार, प्रवीण): con-var-sant Meaning – to be familiar with or have inside knowledge about the facts of something Synonyms-: familiar with, acquainted with, au fait with, at home with Antonyms – unfamiliar with, ignorant of Example – Because the terms and conditions of the loan are so
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 4 April 2018 1) Bugbear (noun) (डरावना) : bug-bear Meaning – a cause of obsessive fear, anxiety, or irritation. Synonyms- : hate, bane, irritant, irritation, dislike, anathema Antonyms – delight, joy, pleasure Example – Inflation is the government’s main bugbear. 2) Offload (verb) (बोझ उतार लेना) :
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 2 April 2018 1) Overturn(verb) (उलट देना , के विरुद्ध निर्णय देना) : over-turn Meaning – abolish, invalidate, or reverse (a previous system, decision, situation, etc./tip (something) over so that it is on its side or upside down. Synonyms- : cancel, reverse, rescind, repeal, revoke Antonyms –
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 1 April 2018 1) Strenuous (adjective) (ज़ोरदार, जटिल) : es-tren-ous Meaning – requiring or using great effort or exertion. Synonyms- : arduous, difficult, hard, tough, taxing, demanding Antonyms – easy, effortless, half-hearted, feeble Example – In order to be in the military, one must be prepared for
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 31 March 2018 1) Corollary (noun) (परिणाम) : co-ro-lary Meaning – a natural consequence, or a result that naturally follows Synonyms- : consequence, result, outcome. Antonyms – cause, source, root, origin Example – As a corollary of splitting the company into two separate parts that provided different
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 30 March 2018 1) Innocuous (noun) (अहानिकर) : ino-q-us Meaning – not harmful or offensive Synonyms- : harmless, safe, non-dangerous, non-poisonous, non-toxic Antonyms- harmful, obnoxious Example -Although Sarah meant her joke to beinnocuous, the people around her took it to heart. 2) Nefarious (adjective)(कुटिल) : ney-fer-e-us Meaning
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 29 March 2018 1. BEDECK (verb) : सजाना Meaning: decorate. Synonyms: adorn, array, beautify, bedizen, blazon, caparison, doll up, drape, dress, embellish, emblaze, emboss, enrich, fancify, festoon, garnish, gussy up. Antonyms: denude, dismantle, blemish, deface, disfigure, mar, scar, spoil. 2. DENIZEN (noun) : निवासी Meaning: a person,
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 28 March 2018 1) Searing (adjective) (गंभीर रूप से आलोचनात्मक) : se-ar-ing Meaning – severely critical/extremely hot or intense Synonyms- fierce, savage, blistering, scathing, Antonyms- comfortable, agreeable, friendly, genial, hospitable, pleasant Example – She made national headlines with her searing attack on the President. 2) Extraneous (verb)
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 26 March 2018 1) Reminiscent (adjective) ( स्मृति जगानेवाला ): remini-scent Meaning – tending to remind one of something/suggesting something by resemblance. Synonyms- similar to, comparable with, inviting/bearing comparison with, tending to make one think of Antonyms- forgetful, oblivious Example – The way he laughed was strongly