Daily English Vocabulary with Synonyms and Antonyms with Hindi Meaning and Examples (23-12-2017)
1) Cogent (Adjective) – (ठोस) – koh-jent
Meaning – clear, logical, and convincing, very clear and easy for the mind to accept and believe
Synonyms – convincing, compelling, strong, forceful, powerful, potent, weighty
Antonyms – vague, unconvincing, muddled
Example – Because the child was so young, I worked hard to give her cogent answers to her questions.
2) Reek (Verb) – (दुर्गंध आना) – ri-eek
Meaning – to have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell
Synonyms – stink, smell, smell bad/disgusting
Antonyms – aroma, perfume, fragrance
Example – The kitchen began to reek because he neglected to take out the garbage.
3) Wary (adjective) (सावधान) – war-ee
Meaning – feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems
Synonyms – cautious, careful, circumspect, guarded, careful
Antonyms – unwary, inattentive, trustful
Example – Fluffy gave her owners a wary look when they walked in the door with a new puppy.
4) Clinch (Noun)– (कड़ी) – kl-inch
Meaning -confirm or settle (a contract or bargain),
Synonyms – embrace, hug, hold, clasp
Antonyms – lose, unlock, unfasten
Example – The smart businessman wanted to impress the foreign clients to clinch a business deal.
5) Unequivocally (Adverb) (स्पष्ट) – un-ek-wiv-ok-al-lee
Meaning – in a way that leaves no doubt.
Synonyms – unambiguous, unmistakable, indisputable, incontrovertible, indubitable
Antonyms – equivocal, ambiguous, vague
Example – We unequivocally condemn any violence in the protest.
6) Stature (Noun) (महानता, क़द) – stach-er
Meaning – a level of prestige earned for a deed or achievement
Synonyms – reputation, repute, standing, status, position, prestige, distinction
Antonyms – unimportance, insignificance
Example – As a five-time Grammy winner, Aretha has a huge stature in the music community.
7) Dismissive (Adjective) (खारिज) – dis-mis-iv
Meaning – showing disregard, indicating rejection
Synonyms – contemptuous, disdainful, scornful, sneering, snide, scathing, disparaging, negative, unenthusiastic,
Antonyms – admiring, interested
Example – I realized I was not going to get the role when the director was dismissive during my audition.
8) Articulation (Noun) ( अभिव्यक्ति) – ar-tik-ou-ley-shun
Meaning – the act of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specified type.
Synonyms – mispronunciation, disconnection, buzz
Antonyms – denyingly, barredly , blocking
Example – Articulation of a problem helps in efficiently solving it.
9) Pact (Noun)– (संधि) – pa-act
Meaning – a formal agreement
Synonyms – agreement, treaty, entente, protocol, deal, contract, settlement, arrangement, bargain, compact,
Antonyms – disagreement, conflict, disagree
Example – The neighbors made a pact to keep an eye on each other’s houses to maintain a safe neighbourhood.
10) At Odds (Phrase) (प्रतिकूल, अंतर पर) – at- odz
Meaning – in disagreement; quarrelling
Synonyms – in conflict, in disagreement, on bad terms, at cross purposes, at loggerheads, quarrelling, arguing, clashing
Antonyms – in agreement, compatible, on good terms
Example – An adviser said there was no reason why the two countries should remain at odds.