Important 10 Challenging English Words in the Article of the Day with Hindi Meaning, Synonyms, Antonyms and Examples (12-11-2017):
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1. Indifference (noun): (Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.) (उदासीनता/विरक्ति)
Synonyms: Lack Of Concern About, Unconcern About, Apathy, Nonchalance, Lack Of Interest In.
Antonyms: Heed, Care.
Example: Because I am not a football fan, I am indifferent to the fact my husband met a popular football player yesterday.
Related words:
Indifferent (adjective) – not interested in or concerned about something
2. Decrepit (adjective): Weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age/ elderly and infirm. (जीर्ण/जर्जर)
Synonyms: Dilapidated, Broken-Down, Ramshackle, Derelict, Crippled, Feeble, Infirm
Antonyms: Solid, Stable, Strong, Sturdy
Example: Since Mitch purchased the decrepit car, he has spent over fifteen thousand rupees on repairs.
Related words:
Decrepitude (noun) – जीर्णता
3. Propensity (noun): An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way. (झुकाव / सहजप्रवृत्ति)
Synonyms: Tendency, Inclination, Proneness, Disposition
Antonyms: Antipathy, Aversion, Detachment, Disrelish
Example: Rather than admit their real weight, many women have the propensity to fib about their actual sizes.
4. Monopolize (verb): (Obtain exclusive possession or control of) (एकाधिकार प्राप्त कर लेना)
Synonyms: Gain Control/Dominance Over, Have Sole/Exclusive Rights In, Exercise A Monopoly Over.
Example: The local cable company has a monopoly on high speed Internet because it offers the only web access in town.
Verb forms: Monopolize, Monopolized, Monopolized.
Related words:
Monopoly (noun) – the state in which one entity or individual dominates an entire industry or market
5. Sordid (adjective): (Involving immoral or dishonorable actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.) (अनैतिक)
Synonyms: Sleazy, Seedy, Seamy, Unsavory, Louche.
Antonyms: Respectable, Honorable, Decent.
Example: Lawyers and politicians are often considered sordid just based on their professions.
6. Congenial (adjective): (Pleasant or agreeable because suited to one’s taste or inclination.) (अनुकूल/अनुरूप)
Synonyms: Pleasing, To One’s Liking, Agreeable, Pleasurable.
Antonyms: Unpleasant, Disagreeable, Incompatible.
Example: Because Jenna is not a congenial person, people rarely accept her dinner invitations.
Related words:
Congeniality (noun) – अनुकूलता
7. Anarchy (noun): (Chaos resulting from a lack of order or authority) (अराजकता/अव्यवस्था)
Synonyms: Chaos, Lawlessness, Mobocracy, Disorder.
Antonyms: Order, System.
Example: One of the responsibilities of the police is to preserve order so that anarchy will not come into play.
8. Malaise (noun): (A general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify.). (परेशानी/ व्यग्रता)
Synonyms: Unhappiness, Unease, Melancholy, Despondency, Dejection, Anguish, Discomfort
Antonyms: Calmness, Cheer, Comfort, Ease.
Example: After his dog died, the lonely old man experienced malaise for several months.
9. Mockery (noun): Ridicule that is directed at a person, group, or thing/ a subject of laughter, derision. (उपहास)
Synonyms: Ridicule, Derision, Farce, Travesty
Antonyms: Praise, Respect, Seriousness, Solemnity
Example: Shelley’s unusual fashion sense makes her a topic of mockery at school.
10. Ruthless (adjective) – Having or showing no pity or compassion for others. (निर्मम/निर्दयी)
Synonyms: Merciless, Pitiless, Cruel, Heartless
Antonyms: Compassionate, Humane, Kindhearted, Merciful
Example: A dictator is characterized by ruthlessness and can kill anyone who challenges his authority.
Related words:
Ruthlessly (adverb) – (without pity or compassion for others.)
Ruthlessness (noun) – निर्दयता
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