*Challenging Words in THE HINDU Article -*
1) Contentious (विवादास्पद) - Cun-ten-shi-us
Meaning - causing or likely to cause an argument, controversial - Adjective
Synonyms - controversial, disputable
Antonyms - agreeable
Example - Sanctions are expected to be among the most contentious issues.
2) Relegated (निर्वासित कर देना) - Rele-gate-ed
Meaning - assign an inferior rank or position to - Verb
Synonyms - downgrade, lower
Antonyms - upgrade, promote
Example - Women tended to be relegated to typing and filing jobs.
3) Charismatic (करिश्माई) - kar-is-mat-ik
Meaning - exercising a compelling charm which inspires devotion in others - Adjective
an adherent of the charismatic movement - Noun
Synonyms - appealing, magnetic
Example - The charismatic cult leader convinced his followers he was the only path to heaven.
4) Attenuating (तनूकृत) - A-ten-yew-ate-ing
Meaning - reduce the force, effect, or value of - Verb
Synonyms - constrict, vitiate
Antonyms - assist, amplify
Example - The fat girl was attenuated by hunger.
5) Xenophobic (ज़नोफोबिक) - zeno-pho-bick
Meaning - having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries - Adjective
Synonyms - racist, nationalist
Antonyms - impartial, patient
Example - The French are proud and highly xenophobic when it comes to cooking.
6) Reunite (पुनर्मिलन) - Re-u-nite
Meaning - come together or cause to come together again after a period of separation or disunity - Verb
Synonyms - join, reconcile
Antonyms - estrange, separate
Example - Many die hard fans hope that the community will reunite.
7) Abstention (बचाव) - Abs-ten-shun
Meaning - an instance of declining to vote for or against a proposal or motion - Noun
Synonyms - abstinence, avoidance
Antonyms - self-indulgence
Example - There were high levels of abstention in the last elections.
1) Contentious (विवादास्पद) - Cun-ten-shi-us
Meaning - causing or likely to cause an argument, controversial - Adjective
Synonyms - controversial, disputable
Antonyms - agreeable
Example - Sanctions are expected to be among the most contentious issues.
2) Relegated (निर्वासित कर देना) - Rele-gate-ed
Meaning - assign an inferior rank or position to - Verb
Synonyms - downgrade, lower
Antonyms - upgrade, promote
Example - Women tended to be relegated to typing and filing jobs.
3) Charismatic (करिश्माई) - kar-is-mat-ik
Meaning - exercising a compelling charm which inspires devotion in others - Adjective
an adherent of the charismatic movement - Noun
Synonyms - appealing, magnetic
Example - The charismatic cult leader convinced his followers he was the only path to heaven.
4) Attenuating (तनूकृत) - A-ten-yew-ate-ing
Meaning - reduce the force, effect, or value of - Verb
Synonyms - constrict, vitiate
Antonyms - assist, amplify
Example - The fat girl was attenuated by hunger.
5) Xenophobic (ज़नोफोबिक) - zeno-pho-bick
Meaning - having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries - Adjective
Synonyms - racist, nationalist
Antonyms - impartial, patient
Example - The French are proud and highly xenophobic when it comes to cooking.
6) Reunite (पुनर्मिलन) - Re-u-nite
Meaning - come together or cause to come together again after a period of separation or disunity - Verb
Synonyms - join, reconcile
Antonyms - estrange, separate
Example - Many die hard fans hope that the community will reunite.
7) Abstention (बचाव) - Abs-ten-shun
Meaning - an instance of declining to vote for or against a proposal or motion - Noun
Synonyms - abstinence, avoidance
Antonyms - self-indulgence
Example - There were high levels of abstention in the last elections.
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