Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 06 December 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. Rhetoric (noun): The art of speaking or writing effectively: (भाषण कला) Synonyms: Oratory, Eloquence, Articulateness, Fustian Antonyms: Inarticulateness, Conciseness Example: Great leaders have often been masters of rhetoric, which they have used for both good and ill. 2. Moratorium (noun):
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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 05 December 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. CABOODLE (NOUN): collection of something:(लाट) Synonyms: assemblage, chunk Antonyms: individual, one Example Sentence: She has no use for the whole caboodle. 2. CACHET (NOUN): prestige:(यश) Synonyms: status, stature Antonyms: unimportant, obscurity Example Sentence: He deserves to be given cachet because
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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 04 December 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. Word: Strident (तीक्ष्ण) Pronunciation: strahyd-nt/स्ट्राइडन्ट Part of Speech: Adjective Meaning: a. (of a sound) loud and harsh; grating. b. presenting a point of view, especially a controversial one, in an excessively forceful way. Synonyms: raucous, rough, grating, rasping, jarring Antonyms:
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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 02 December 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. CLOUT (NOUN): influence:(प्रभुत्व) Synonyms: power, dominance Antonyms: powerlessness, Example Sentence: Ministers often use their clout to get what they want. 2. PRESTIGE (NOUN): fame:(ख्याति) Synonyms: dignity, status Antonyms: lowliness, insignificance Example Sentence: Doctors are usually treated with prestige. 3. BROACH
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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 01 December 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1.COUNTENANCE (VERB): to have a favorable opinion of:(अनुग्रह) Synonyms: approve, favor Antonyms: censure, disapprove Example Sentence: Our management will not countenance cheating. 2. DIVERS (ADJECTIVE): several:(विविध) Synonyms: various, manifold Antonyms: identical, same Example Sentence: Divers men have tried to bring about
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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 30 November 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. MELEE (NOUN): (लड़ाई-भिड़ाई): tumult Synonyms: battle, fight Antonyms: calm, harmony Example Sentence: In the Kumbh fair many pilgrims were injured in the melee. 2. UNFLAPPABLE (ADJECTIVE): (स्थिर): calm Synonyms: composed, relaxed Antonyms: nervous, disconcerted Example Sentence: He is in unflappable
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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 29 November 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. PROLIFIC (ADJECTIVE): productive:(अनुकूल) Synonyms: bountiful, breeding Antonyms: barren, unproductive Example Sentence: Spreading the appropriate manure will make the land prolific for the future. 2. FOMENT (VERB): provoke:(उकसाना) Synonyms: incite, agitate Antonyms: lull, tranquilize Example Sentence: We need to make sure
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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 28 November 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. ECSTASY (NOUN): a state of intense happiness and pleasure:(उल्लास) Synonyms: bliss, elation Antonyms: misery, unhappiness Example Sentence: He was in a state of ecstasy when he had his first born in his hands. 2. EDIFICE (NOUN): an imposing building that
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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 27 November 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. BALMY (ADJECTIVE): enjoyable and gentle:(सुखदायी) Synonyms: moderate, spring like Antonyms: violent, wintery Example Sentence: The crew of the cruise ship enjoyed the balmy weather with the guests on the deck. 2. BAMBOOZLE (VERB): to cheat or deceive another person:(आँखों में
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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 26 November 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. EXEGESIS (NOUN): detailed explanation:(टिप्पणी) Synonyms: interpretation, analysis Antonyms: succinct, concise Example Sentence: Jovan’s exegesis of his latest book, made me realize that I completely misinterpreted the theme. 2. NUGATORY (ADJECTIVE): worthless:(नगण्य) Synonyms: insignificant, piddling Antonyms: competent, adequate Example Sentence: Buying
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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 25 November 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. PREPONDERATE (VERB): (प्रभुत्व रखना) dominate Synonyms: dictate, overrule Antonyms: follow, lose Example Sentence: Do not even think of preponderating me. 2. LAY DOWN (VERB): (आदेश देना) command Synonyms: impose, order Antonyms: implore, request Example Sentence: She laid down as if
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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 24 November 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. JETTISON (VERB): (निकाल फ़ेकना) throw overboard Synonyms: dump, discard Antonyms: hold, keep Example sentence: I will keep the good experiences and jettison the bad ones, before I leave this city. 2. FURNISH (VERB): (देना) provide Synonyms: dispense, issue Antonyms: receive,
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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 23 November 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. EFFUSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (मुखर) demonstrative Synonyms: talkative, all jaw Antonyms: quite, reserved Example Sentence: The effusive driver hadn’t stopped chatting. 2. PERTURBED (ADJECTIVE): (क्षुब्ध) troubled Synonyms: restless, flustered Antonyms: untroubled, unworried Example Sentence: Even during this perturbed time he prosecuted his
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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 22 November 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1. OPPRESSION (NOUN): (उत्पीड़न) misery Synonyms: despotism, maltreatment Antonyms: kindness, affection Example Sentence: Pakistan is nation that is known for its oppression. 2. DRACONIAN (ADJECTIVE): (कठोर) Harsh Synonyms: cruel, oppressive Antonyms: easy, gentle Example Sentence: Your master is a draconian man.
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Challenging Words In The Article The Hindu | 21 November 2018 All vocabulary: https://padhobeta.com/blog/category/the-hindu-word-meaning/ 1) PROTEST (Noun) = Complaint, ( विरोध ) Synonyms = Riots, Resist. Antonyms = Agree, Accept. 2) MANDATE (Noun) = Order, ( जनादेश ) Synonyms = Command, Instruction. Antonyms = Denial, Abolish. 3) COALITION (Noun) = Alliance, ( संगठन
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