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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 16 October 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. STIFLE (VERB): Restrain:(बुझाना) Synonyms: suppress, repress Antonyms: release, free Example Sentence: She makes no attempt to stifle a yawn. 2. ARCHAIC (ADJECTIVE): Old-fashioned:(अप्रचलित) Synonyms: obsolete, antiquated Antonyms: latest, modern Example Sentence: These archaic practices are advocated by people of limited

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 15 October 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. VITUPERATE (VERB): criticize harshly:(निंदा करना) Synonyms: accuse, blame Antonyms: exonerate, exculpate Example Sentence: Vinta Nanda Vituperated Alok Nath for his misconduct. 2. TURPITUDE (NOUN): depravity:(भ्रष्टता) Synonyms: corruption, criminality Antonyms: decency, morality Example Sentence: Alok was sentenced to life in prison

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 14 October 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ DISCERNMENT (NOUN): perception:(समझ) Synonyms: acumen, understanding Antonyms: ignorance, stupidity Example Sentence: Tact is skill in touching; nice perception or discernment in dealing with others. NARCISSISM (NOUN): egotism:(अहंकार) Synonyms: arrogance, selfishness Antonyms: shyness, timidity Example Sentence: Narcissism is a result of stunted

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 13 October 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/   1. Word: Thrive (उन्नति करना) Pronunciation: thrahyv/थ्राइव Part of Speech: Verb Meaning: a. to prosper; be fortunate or successful. b. to grow or develop vigorously; flourish: Synonyms: prosper; flourish Antonyms: decline, abort Use in a Sentence: Many people thrive on

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 12 October 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/   1. Word: Cripple (निर्बल करना) Pronunciation: krip-uh l/क्रिपल Part of Speech: Verb Meaning: a. cause (someone) to become unable to walk or move properly. b. cause a severe and almost insuperable problem for. Synonyms: incapacitate, debilitate, undermine Antonyms: strengthen, assist,

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 11 October 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/   1. Word: Encroach (अतिक्रमण करना) Pronunciation: en-krohch/एन्क्रोच Part of Speech: Verb Meaning: a. intrude on (a person’s territory, rights, personal life, etc.). b. advance gradually beyond usual or acceptable limits. Synonyms: trespass, invade Antonyms: banish, abstain, keep off Use in

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 10 October 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/   1. Word: Abstruse (अव्यक्त) Pronunciation: ab-stroos/ऐब्स्ट्रूस Part of Speech: Adjective Meaning: difficult to understand; obscure. Synonyms: obscure, perplexing Antonyms: clear, obvious Use in a Sentence: Chess playing is a game of such abstruse and dazzling complexity.   2. Word: Lapse

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 09 October 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/   1. Word: Alleviate (कम करना) Pronunciation: uh-lee-vee-eyt/अलीवीऐट Part of Speech: Noun Meaning: make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe Synonyms: relieve, ease, soothe Antonyms: intensify, worsen, aggravate Use in a Sentence: The doctor gave her an injection to alleviate

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 08 October 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/   DAWDLE (VERB):waste time: (समय नष्ट करना) Synonyms: laze, saunter Antonyms: rush, hasten Example Sentence:  People hasten to ask for help but often dawdle when help is needed.   SCURRY (VERB):move along swiftly: (शीघ्र चलना) Synonyms: scamper, dash Antonyms: loaf, dawdle Example Sentence:  The little

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 06 October 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/   1. Word: Antagonize (विरोध करना) Pronunciation: an-tag-uh-nahyz/ऐन्टैगनाइज़ Part of Speech: Verb Meaning: a. cause (someone) to become hostile. Synonyms: exacerbate, oppose Antonyms: soothe, appease Use in a Sentence: Don’t antagonize the neighbours by making a noise. 2. Word: Contend (संघर्ष

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 05 October 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/   1. Word : Labyrinth (उलझन) Part of Speech: Noun Meaning: a) a complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one’s way; a maze Pronunciation: lab-uh-rinth/लैबरिन्थ Synonyms: tangle, puzzle, complication Antonyms: ease, order, arrangement

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 04 October 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/   1. Word: Construe (समझाना) Pronunciation: kuh n-stroo/कन्स्ट्रू Part of Speech: Verb Meaning: a. interpret (a word or action) in a particular way. b. analyse the syntax of (a text, sentence, or word). Synonyms: interpret, understand Antonyms: befuddle, complicate Use in

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 03 October 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ BRACE (VERB):fortify: (बन्धनी) Synonyms: gird, prepare Antonyms: free, let go Example sentence:  The posts were braced by timber.   TURGID (ADJECTIVE):swollen: (सूजा हुआ) Synonyms: bloated, disintended Antonyms: plain, simple Example sentence:  A turgid river was ahead his way.   TROVE (NOUN):accretion: (जमाव) Synonyms: aggregation, agglomeration Antonyms: subtraction,

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 02 October 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/   1. Word: Tumble ( ढलकाना) Part of Speech: Verb/Noun Meaning: a. fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong. [Verb] b. a sudden or headlong fall. [Noun] Pronunciation: tuhm-buh l/टम्बल Synonyms: plunge, descend Antonyms: peak, rise Use in a Sentence: The child enjoys

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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 01 October 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. Word: Decipher (छिपे को खोलना) Pronunciation: dih-sahy-fer/डिसाइफर Part of Speech: Verb Meaning: a. convert (a text written in code, or a coded signal) into normal language. b. succeed in understanding, interpreting, or identifying (something). Synonyms: decrypt, perceive, comprehend Antonyms: scramble,

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