*Challengeing Words In The Article The Hindu*
4,5April
1)Bugbear (noun) (डरावना) : bug-bear
Meaning – a cause of obsessive fear, anxiety, or irritation.
Synonyms- : hate, bane, irritant, irritation, dislike, anathema
Antonyms - delight, joy, pleasure
Example - Inflation is the government's main bugbear.
2)Offload (verb) (बोझ उतार लेना) : off-load
Meaning – rid oneself of (something) by selling or passing it on to someone else/relieve oneself of (a problem or worry) by talking to someone else/unload (a cargo).
Synonyms- : transfer, shift, jettison
Example - It would be nice to have been able tooffload your worries on to someone"
3)Lucrative (adjective) (लाभप्रद) : lew-cray-tive
Meaning – producing a great deal of profit.
Synonyms- : profitable, profit-making, gainful, remunerative, moneymaking
Antonyms - unprofitable
Example -Stand-up comedy is becoming alucrative career day by day.
4)Unveil (verb) (खोलना) : un-veil
Meaning – show or announce publicly for the first time/remove a veil or covering from, in particular uncover (a new monument or work of art) as part of a public ceremony.
Synonyms- : reveal, present, disclose, divulge
Antonyms - camouflage, disguise, becloud
Example - The Home Secretary has unveiledplans to crack down on crime.
5)Cumulative (adjective) (संचयी) : q-mu-lay-tive
Meaning – increasing or increased in quantity, degree, or force by successive additions.
Synonyms- : increasing, accumulative, accumulating, growing, progressive
Antonyms - subtractive
Example - The cumulative effect of two years of drought has made the condition of this city pathetic.
6)Enthuse (verb) (अति उत्साहित करना) : en-thuse
Meaning – express eager enjoyment, interest, or approval regarding something/make (someone) interested and eagerly appreciative.
Synonyms-: exite, arouse, moivate, inspire, stimulate
Example - I want my colleagues to continue to enthuse about the job and teach effectively.
*Idioms/Phrases/Phrasal Verbs in the Article*
7)Whittle down (phrasal verb) (धीरे - धीरे कम करना) :
Meaning – to reduce the number of people or things, or the size of something
Synonyms- : reduce, cut down, decrease.
Antonyms - increase, lengthen
Example - The list of 50 candidates was finally whittled down to four.
8)Set the ball rolling (phrase) (शुरुआत करना) :
Meaning – To set something, often a process, in motion; to begin
Synonyms- : make a start, set at ease,
Antonyms - hinder, obstruct
Example - I think it will be easier to become comfortable driving now that I've set the ball rolling with driving lessons.
9)Pin one’s hopes on (phrase) (उम्मीद करना) :
Meaning – rely heavily on.
Synonyms- : rely on, count on, depend on, place reliance on
Example -He pinned his hopes on being rescued soon.
10)In principle (phrase) (Verb) (सामान्य रूप में) :
Meaning – as a general idea or plan, although the details are not yet established.
Synonyms- : in general, on balance, generally, in essence, b
Example - The government agreed in principle to a peace plan that included a ceasefire
*Challengeing Words In The Article The Hindu*
1)Conversant (adjective) (जानकार, प्रवीण): con-var-sant
Meaning – to be familiar with or have inside knowledge about the facts of something
Synonyms-: familiar with, acquainted with, au fait with, at home with
Antonyms - unfamiliar with, ignorant of
Example - Because the terms and conditions of the loan are so important, our banker insisted that we become conversant with them.
2)Nuance (noun) (अति सूक्ष्म अंतर) : nu-ance
Meaning – a subtle distinction or variation in shade of meaning, expression, or sound.
Synonyms-: fine distinction, subtle distinction, difference, shade, shading
Antonyms - coarse, inexact, rough
Example - In order to learn about the birds, the scientists have to keep track of every nuance which makes the birds different from one another.
3)Inordinately (adverb) (अत्यधिकता) : in-ordi-nate
Meaning – to an unusually or disproportionately large degree; excessively.
Synonyms-: excessively, immoderate, intemperate, unreasonably, unjustifiably, excessively
Antonyms - acceptably, moderately, modestly, reasonably, temperately
Example - She is inordinately fond of her pets.
4)Glitch (noun) (गड़बड़) : gli-ch
Meaning – a sudden, usually temporary malfunction or fault of equipment [Noun], suffer a sudden malfunction or fault [Verb]
Synonyms-: bug, defect, problem, difficulty, complication.
Antonyms -perfection
Example - The manager was frustrated by aglitch that shut down the drive-through intercom system in the middle of lunch.
5)Bounty (noun) (इनाम, प्रचुरता) : boun-ti
Meaning – an abundance, a sum paid by the state to encourage trade.
Synonyms-: benefaction, generosity, magnanimity, munificence
Antonyms - miserliness, niggardliness, close-fistedness, parsimony
Example - A bounty of qualified, enthusiastic candidates vied for the company’s newest management position.
6)Dip (verb) (कमी) : dip
Meaning – (of a level or amount) become lower or smaller, typically temporarily.
Synonyms-: decrease, fall, go down, drop, fall off, drop off, decline
Antonyms - move up/upwards, come/go up, make one's/its way up, arise, ascend
Example - The president's popularity has dippedafter he found supporting the rival country.
7)Evasion (adjective) (टालना) : eva-zun
Meaning – the action of escaping or avoiding (someone or something), especially by guile or trickery.
Synonyms-: avoidance, dodging, eluding, elusion, sidestepping
Antonyms - confrontation, directness
Example - They came up with an evasion of the law to keep all the land for themselves.
*Idioms/Phrases/Phrasal Verbs in the article*
8)In the pipeline (phrase) (होने वाला) :
Meaning – in the process of being planned or developed.
Synonyms-: on the way, in preparation, being prepared, in production, under way, coming
Example - The company has three new models in the pipeline.
9)Hold up (phrasal verb) (मजबूत रहना) :
Meaning - remain strong or vigorous/ to hold something in a high position, so that it can be seen/to support someone or something so that they do not fall down
Synonyms-: maintain, withstand, stabilize, resist
Antonyms - give in, surrender, yield
Example - Virat Kohli held up well in the match even after his father's death.
10)Keep one’s fingers crossed (phrase) (अच्छे परिणाम की आशा करना ) :
Meaning – to wish for luck for someone or something, sometimes by actually crossing one's fingers; to hope for a good outcome for someone or something.
Synonyms-: anticipate, assume, believe, cherish, count on, expect
Antonyms - abandon, disbelieve, distrust, doubt
Example - I'm crossing my fingers that I get the first rank in the competition.
4,5April
1)Bugbear (noun) (डरावना) : bug-bear
Meaning – a cause of obsessive fear, anxiety, or irritation.
Synonyms- : hate, bane, irritant, irritation, dislike, anathema
Antonyms - delight, joy, pleasure
Example - Inflation is the government's main bugbear.
2)Offload (verb) (बोझ उतार लेना) : off-load
Meaning – rid oneself of (something) by selling or passing it on to someone else/relieve oneself of (a problem or worry) by talking to someone else/unload (a cargo).
Synonyms- : transfer, shift, jettison
Example - It would be nice to have been able tooffload your worries on to someone"
3)Lucrative (adjective) (लाभप्रद) : lew-cray-tive
Meaning – producing a great deal of profit.
Synonyms- : profitable, profit-making, gainful, remunerative, moneymaking
Antonyms - unprofitable
Example -Stand-up comedy is becoming alucrative career day by day.
4)Unveil (verb) (खोलना) : un-veil
Meaning – show or announce publicly for the first time/remove a veil or covering from, in particular uncover (a new monument or work of art) as part of a public ceremony.
Synonyms- : reveal, present, disclose, divulge
Antonyms - camouflage, disguise, becloud
Example - The Home Secretary has unveiledplans to crack down on crime.
5)Cumulative (adjective) (संचयी) : q-mu-lay-tive
Meaning – increasing or increased in quantity, degree, or force by successive additions.
Synonyms- : increasing, accumulative, accumulating, growing, progressive
Antonyms - subtractive
Example - The cumulative effect of two years of drought has made the condition of this city pathetic.
6)Enthuse (verb) (अति उत्साहित करना) : en-thuse
Meaning – express eager enjoyment, interest, or approval regarding something/make (someone) interested and eagerly appreciative.
Synonyms-: exite, arouse, moivate, inspire, stimulate
Example - I want my colleagues to continue to enthuse about the job and teach effectively.
*Idioms/Phrases/Phrasal Verbs in the Article*
7)Whittle down (phrasal verb) (धीरे - धीरे कम करना) :
Meaning – to reduce the number of people or things, or the size of something
Synonyms- : reduce, cut down, decrease.
Antonyms - increase, lengthen
Example - The list of 50 candidates was finally whittled down to four.
8)Set the ball rolling (phrase) (शुरुआत करना) :
Meaning – To set something, often a process, in motion; to begin
Synonyms- : make a start, set at ease,
Antonyms - hinder, obstruct
Example - I think it will be easier to become comfortable driving now that I've set the ball rolling with driving lessons.
9)Pin one’s hopes on (phrase) (उम्मीद करना) :
Meaning – rely heavily on.
Synonyms- : rely on, count on, depend on, place reliance on
Example -He pinned his hopes on being rescued soon.
10)In principle (phrase) (Verb) (सामान्य रूप में) :
Meaning – as a general idea or plan, although the details are not yet established.
Synonyms- : in general, on balance, generally, in essence, b
Example - The government agreed in principle to a peace plan that included a ceasefire
*Challengeing Words In The Article The Hindu*
1)Conversant (adjective) (जानकार, प्रवीण): con-var-sant
Meaning – to be familiar with or have inside knowledge about the facts of something
Synonyms-: familiar with, acquainted with, au fait with, at home with
Antonyms - unfamiliar with, ignorant of
Example - Because the terms and conditions of the loan are so important, our banker insisted that we become conversant with them.
2)Nuance (noun) (अति सूक्ष्म अंतर) : nu-ance
Meaning – a subtle distinction or variation in shade of meaning, expression, or sound.
Synonyms-: fine distinction, subtle distinction, difference, shade, shading
Antonyms - coarse, inexact, rough
Example - In order to learn about the birds, the scientists have to keep track of every nuance which makes the birds different from one another.
3)Inordinately (adverb) (अत्यधिकता) : in-ordi-nate
Meaning – to an unusually or disproportionately large degree; excessively.
Synonyms-: excessively, immoderate, intemperate, unreasonably, unjustifiably, excessively
Antonyms - acceptably, moderately, modestly, reasonably, temperately
Example - She is inordinately fond of her pets.
4)Glitch (noun) (गड़बड़) : gli-ch
Meaning – a sudden, usually temporary malfunction or fault of equipment [Noun], suffer a sudden malfunction or fault [Verb]
Synonyms-: bug, defect, problem, difficulty, complication.
Antonyms -perfection
Example - The manager was frustrated by aglitch that shut down the drive-through intercom system in the middle of lunch.
5)Bounty (noun) (इनाम, प्रचुरता) : boun-ti
Meaning – an abundance, a sum paid by the state to encourage trade.
Synonyms-: benefaction, generosity, magnanimity, munificence
Antonyms - miserliness, niggardliness, close-fistedness, parsimony
Example - A bounty of qualified, enthusiastic candidates vied for the company’s newest management position.
6)Dip (verb) (कमी) : dip
Meaning – (of a level or amount) become lower or smaller, typically temporarily.
Synonyms-: decrease, fall, go down, drop, fall off, drop off, decline
Antonyms - move up/upwards, come/go up, make one's/its way up, arise, ascend
Example - The president's popularity has dippedafter he found supporting the rival country.
7)Evasion (adjective) (टालना) : eva-zun
Meaning – the action of escaping or avoiding (someone or something), especially by guile or trickery.
Synonyms-: avoidance, dodging, eluding, elusion, sidestepping
Antonyms - confrontation, directness
Example - They came up with an evasion of the law to keep all the land for themselves.
*Idioms/Phrases/Phrasal Verbs in the article*
8)In the pipeline (phrase) (होने वाला) :
Meaning – in the process of being planned or developed.
Synonyms-: on the way, in preparation, being prepared, in production, under way, coming
Example - The company has three new models in the pipeline.
9)Hold up (phrasal verb) (मजबूत रहना) :
Meaning - remain strong or vigorous/ to hold something in a high position, so that it can be seen/to support someone or something so that they do not fall down
Synonyms-: maintain, withstand, stabilize, resist
Antonyms - give in, surrender, yield
Example - Virat Kohli held up well in the match even after his father's death.
10)Keep one’s fingers crossed (phrase) (अच्छे परिणाम की आशा करना ) :
Meaning – to wish for luck for someone or something, sometimes by actually crossing one's fingers; to hope for a good outcome for someone or something.
Synonyms-: anticipate, assume, believe, cherish, count on, expect
Antonyms - abandon, disbelieve, distrust, doubt
Example - I'm crossing my fingers that I get the first rank in the competition.
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