Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 24 March 2018 1) Prickly (adjective) ( काँटेदार): prik-li Meaning –sharp to the touch, usually pointed Synonyms- problematic, awkward, tricky/sensitive. Antonyms- affable, easy-going Example – Her mother told her to be careful of the prickly thorns on the rose. 2) Scrape (verb) (इकट्ठा, एकत्र करना): es-crape Meaning
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 23 March 2018 1) Inviolable (adjective) (अनुल्लंघनीय): in-via-lay-bal Meaning – never to be broken, infringed, or dishonoured. Synonyms- inalienable, absolute, untouchable, unalterable, unchallengeable, unbreakable Antonyms- blasphemous, irreverent, profane, sacrilegious Example – Her parents made it clear that the rules of curfew were inviolable. 2) Stall (verb) (रोकना):
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 22 March 2018 1) Confabulation (noun) (बातचीत): con-fabu-lay-shun Meaning – an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue/friendly, informal conversation or an instance of this Synonyms- debate, discussion, discourse, conversation,argument, back-and-forth, colloquy Antonyms- Listening, quiet, silence Example – We began
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 21 March 2018 1)Plausible (adjective)(स्वीकार्य,विश्वसनीय लगने वाला): plaw-ci-bal Meaning – something appearing reasonable or probable Synonyms- credible, reasonable, believable, likely, feasible, probable, tenable, possible Antonyms- unlikely, improbable Example – The writer of the movie consulted a professional athlete in order to make his sports’ film more
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 19 March 2018 1. JUDICIOUS (ADJECTIVE): sensible Synonyms: wise, skillful Antonyms: imprudent, irrational Example Sentence: A judicious selection of books is essential for success. 2. ARRAIGN (VERB): incriminate Synonyms: accuse, indict Antonyms: exculpate, exonerate Example: Before Len was set to arraign, the judge liked to carefully
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 19 March 2018 1)Plummet(noun) (गिरावट): pluhm-it Meaning – fall or drop straight down at high speed. Synonyms- plunge, dive, drop, crash, collapse, decline Antonyms-ascend, go up, grow, increase Example -When the economy improves, we can expect to see the unemployment rate plummet. 2)Contemplation (noun) (चिंतन): con-tem-pla-tion Meaning
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 18 March 2018 1) Exude (verb) (टपकाना, दिखाना ): ex-ud Meaning – (of a person) to display (an emotion or quality) strongly and openly./(with reference to moisture or a smell) discharge or be discharged slowly and steadily. Synonyms- emanate, emanate, radiate, ooze, discharge Antonyms- absorb, take up
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 17 March 2018 1)Fiasco (noun) (असफलता): fi-as-ko Meaning – a total disaster Synonyms- blunder, flop, failure, debacle Antonyms-accomplishment, achievement, success Example – Because there was no food or music at the party, everyone said the event was a fiasco. 2)Parlance (noun) (बोल-चाल, शब्द बोलने का ढंग): par-lance
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 16 March 2018 1. SERENE (ADJECTIVE): calm Synonyms: laid-back, placid Antonyms: clamorous, turbulent Example Sentence: We must work in a serene environment. 2. RHETORIC (NOUN): long speech Synonyms: discourse, oration Antonyms: quietness, conciseness Example Sentence: Sir Martin Luther King Jr was a man of inspirational rhetoric.
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 15 March 2018 1) Grueling (adjective) ( थकानेवाला): gru-ling Meaning – extremely tiring and demanding. Synonyms- exhausting, tiring, fatiguing, wearying, enervating, taxing, draining Antonyms- easy, effortless, facile, light, soft, undemanding Example – The Prime Minister is having a grueling schedule these days. 2) Emissary (noun)( दूत): emesary
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 14 March 2018 1) Foil (verb) ( विफल करना): faw-el Meaning – prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding. Synonyms- thwart, frustrate, counter, oppose, baulk, disappoint, impede Antonyms- assist, help, abet, aid Example – A brave policewoman foiled the armed robbery. 2) Abort (verb) ( निरस्त
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 12 March 2018 1)Precarious (adjective) (अनिश्चित): pre-car-ius Meaning – unstable, dangerous or difficult Synonyms – uncertain, insecure, unreliable, unsure, unpredictable, Antonyms – safe, secure Example – Vijay Mallya is in a precarious financial situation, owing thousands of dollars. 2)Incendiary (adjective) (आग लगानेवाला): in-cen-di-ary Meaning -tending to stir
Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 10 March 2018 1)Subdue (verb) (वश में): Sub-due Meaning – overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person). Synonyms – conquer, defeat, vanquish, quash, overpower, overwhelm Antonyms – aggravate,agitate,build up Example – She managed to subdue and overcome her fears. 2)Rebound (verb) (वापिस पाना,
Challengeing Words In The Article The Hindu | 09 March 2018 1)Apprehensive (adjective) (भयभीत): appri-hen-civ Meaning – worried that something bad may happen; afraid Synonyms – anxious, alarmed, worried, concerned Antonyms – confident,assured,optimistic Example – The apprehensive parents kept their children indoors as neighborhood crime increased. 2)Attune (verb) (लय में करना): at-une Meaning – to
Challengeing Words In The Article The Hindu | 7 March 2018 1) Gory (adjective) (रक्तमय): gor-e Meaning – involving or showing violence and bloodshed. Synonyms – grisly, gruesome, violent, bloodthirsty, bloody, brutal, savage Antonyms – charming, uplifting Example -The teenagers should not watch movies that feature gory violence. 2) Topple (adjective) (गिर पड़ना): taw-pal