Vocabulary of The Hindu : 23 May 2018

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 23 May 2018

Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 23 May  2018 1. COVETOUS (ADJECTIVE): (लोभी) rapacious Synonyms: greedy, insatiable Antonyms: magnanimous, generous Example sentence: Sonam touched the ring with covetous hands. 2. MYRIAD (ADJECTIVE): (असंख्य) innumerable Synonyms: countless, endless Antonyms: bounded, calculable Example Sentence: There are myriad jobs in IT sector this year. 3. APPREHENSIVE

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 22 May 2018

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 22 May 2018

Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 22 May  2018 1. NOISOME (ADJECTIVE): (बदबूदार) stinking Synonyms: smelly, disgusting Antonyms: good, pleasant Example Sentence: The atmosphere of the room seemed to become noisome. 2. NOMADIC (ADJECTIVE): (खानाबदोश) itinerant Synonyms: roving, migrant Antonyms: native, settled Example Sentence: On the whole, however, nomadic life is at the

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 21 May 2018

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 21 May 2018

Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 21 May  2018 1. GUFFAW (NOUN): (खिलखिलाकर हंसना) Burst of laughter Synonyms: howling, pillage Antonyms: moan, sob Example Sentence: He burst into a loud guffaw. 2. RIDICULE (NOUN): (उपहास) travesty Synonyms: satire, mockery Antonyms: seriousness, solemnity Example sentence: Ravi is held up as an object of ridicule.

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 18 May 2018

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 18 May 2018

Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 18 May  2018 1. Word: Audacious (अक्खड़) Pronunciation: ऑडेशस Part of Speech: Adjective Meaning: a. showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. b. showing an impudent lack of respect. Synonyms: courageous, bold, fearless Antonyms: coward, cautious, scared Use in a Sentence: My brother described his plan

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 17 May 2018

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 17 May 2018

Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 17 May  2018 1. Word: Quixotic (अवास्तविक) Pronunciation: kwik-sot-ik/क्विक्साटिक Part of Speech: Adjective Meaning: extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical. Synonyms: visionary, dreamy, delusive Antonyms: pragmatic, realistic, mundane Use in a Sentence: This project is a vast, exciting, and may be quixotic. 2. Word: Subtle (चालाक) Pronunciation: suht-l/सटल

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 16 May 2018

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 16 May 2018

Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 16 May  2018 1. Word: Arbitrary (इच्छाधीन) Pronunciation: ahr-bi-trer-ee/आर्बिट्रेरी Part of Speech: Adjective Meaning: based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system. Synonyms: irrational, inconsistent, freakish Antonyms: reasonable, circumspect, objective Use in a Sentence: Her supposition was arbitrary, based on no valid

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 15 May 2018

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 15 May 2018

Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 15 May  2018 1. Word: Expeditiously (शीघ्रता से) Part of Speech: Adverb Meaning: with speed and efficiency. Pronunciation: ek-spi-dish-uh s-ly/एक्स्पडिशस्ली Synonyms: swiftly, promptly, hastily Antonyms: inefficiently, uselessly, sluggishly Use in a Sentence: They will carry out the investigation as expeditiously as possible. 2. Word: Propriety (शिष्टाचार) Part

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 14 May 2018

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 14 May 2018

Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 14 May  2018 1. CONTEMPORANEOUS (ADJECTIVE): (आधुनिक) Coeval Synonyms: simultaneous, contemporary Antonyms: different, separate Example Sentence: The contemporaneous ringing of the multiple phone lines kept the new receptionist very busy. 2. SARTORIAL (ADJECTIVE): (दर्ज़ी- संबंधी) Pertaining to tailors Synonyms: stylish, elegant Antonyms: frumpy, dumpy Example Sentence: Those

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 12 May 2018

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 12 May 2018

Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 12 May  2018 1. Word: Devour (चाव से पढ़ना) Pronunciation: dih-vou-uh r/डिवाउर Part of Speech: Verb Meaning: read quickly and eagerly. Synonyms: consume, destry, absorb Antonyms: save, abstain, annul Use in a Sentence: Our dog devours at least ten bowls of food per day. 2. Word: Conceded

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 11 May 2018

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 11 May 2018

Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 11 May  2018 1. Word: Collateral (समपार्श्व, एक ही पूर्वज का) Pronunciation: kuh-lat-er-uh l/कलैटरल Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective Meaning: a. something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default. [Noun] b. a person having the same ancestor

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 10 May 2018

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 10 May 2018

Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 10 May  2018 1. Word: Unleash (उन्मुक्त करना) Pronunciation: uhn-leesh/अन्लीश Part of Speech: Verb Meaning: cause (a strong or violent force) to be released or become unrestrained. Synonyms: release, liberate, extricate Antonyms: restrain, control, inhibit Use in a Sentence: The result will unleash the raging demands for

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 09 May 2018

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 09 May 2018

Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 09 May  2018 1. Word: Bounteous (ज़ोरदार) Pronunciation: boun-tee-uh s/बाउन्टीअस Part of Speech: Adjective Meaning: generously given or giving; bountiful (large in quantity; abundant) Synonyms: Ample, Plentiful, Bighearted Antonyms: Scarce, inadequate, greedy Use in a Sentence: I am grateful to her for the bounteous gifts. 2. Word:

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 08 May 2018

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 08 May 2018

Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 08 May  2018 1. Word: Suffice (संतुष्ट करना) Pronunciation: suh-fahys/सफाइस Part of Speech: Verb Meaning: be enough or adequate. Synonyms: fulfill, satisfy, be enough Antonyms: disgruntle, displease, besiege Use in a Sentence: One example will suffice to explain the scenario. 2. Word: Incumbent (अवलंबी) Pronunciation: इन्कम्बन्ट Part

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 07 May 2018

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 07 May 2018

Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 07 May  2018 1. Word: Crumble (टुकड़े-टुकड़े करना) Pronunciation: kruhm-buh l/ क्रम्बल Part of Speech: Verb Meaning: disintegrate gradually over a period of time, break or fall apart into small fragment Synonyms: disintegrate, collapse, fragment Antonyms: improve, develop, compile Use in a Sentence: The external walls of

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 05 May 2018

Vocabulary of The Hindu : 05 May 2018

Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 05 May  2018 1. Word: Laurels (बहादुरी का पुरस्कार) Pronunciation: lawr-uh l/ लॉरल्ज़ Part of Speech: Noun, VerbMeaning: a. honour or praise for an achievement. b. honour by presenting with an award. Synonyms: accolade, fame, glory, renown Antonyms: dishonor, criticism, contempt Use in a Sentence: He has