Daily English Vocabulary with Synonyms and Antonyms with Hindi Meaning and Examples (21-01-2018)
1) Prerogative (Noun) – (परमाधिकार) – pre-rog-a-tive
Meaning – a special right, power, or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.
Synonyms – entitlement, right, privilege, advantage, due
Antonyms – disadvantage, drawback, prohibition
Example – In some countries, higher education is predominantly the prerogative of the rich.
2) Slender (Adjective) ( क्षीण ,पतला) – slen-der
Meaning – very slim or lean, a situation which exists but only to a very small degree.
Synonyms – meagre, limited, slight, modest, scant
Antonyms – massive, abundant, obese
Example – The girl was able to slip her slenderhand right under the door frame and retrieve the keys.
3)Plebiscite (Noun) ( जनमत-संग्रह) – plebi-site
Meaning – an election in which individuals cast votes in favour of or against a major proposal or candidate
Synonyms – vote, referendum, ballot, poll
Example – The results of the plebiscite will determine whether or not the bill will become law.
4) Exaggerate (Verb) – (अतिरंजना करना) – ig-zaj-er-eyt
Meaning- represent (something) as being larger, better, or worse than it really is.
Synonyms – overstate, overemphasize, overstress, overestimate
Antonyms – minimize, depreciate, reduce
Example – The newspapers exaggerated the whole affair wildly.
5) Stinging (verb) (चुभता , ताना मारता हुआ) – sting-ing
Meaning – feel or cause to feel a sharp tingling or burning pain or sensation, (typically of something said) hurt or upset (someone).
Synonyms – upset, wound, distress,incite, spur, prick
Antonyms – Gentle, mild, soothing
Example – The novel is a stinging satire on American politics.
6) Nuances (Noun) (बारीकियों) – nu-anc-es
Meaning – a subtle distinction or variation
Synonyms – fine distinction, subtle distinction/difference, shade
Example – Please be quiet so I can hear everynuance of the song!
7) Pertain (Verb) (संबद्ध होना) – per-teyn
Meaning – related or connected to the subject being referenced
Synonyms – concern, be relevant to, have relevance to, apply to, refer to, have a bearing
Antonyms – dissect, impassive
Example – All of the evidence and documents thatpertain to the robbery case were presented to the jury.
8) Apparent (Adjective) (स्पष्ट) – ap-par-ent
Meaning – clearly visible or understood; obvious
Synonyms – evident, plain, obvious, clear, manifest
Antonyms – unclear ,unrelatable ,obscure
Example – It became apparent to everyone that Charlie was a talented actor who would one day become world-famous.
9) Oblige (verb) (मजबूर करन ा, अनुगृहित करना) – uh-blahyj
Meaning – make (someone) legally or morally bound to do something, perform a good deed for someone
Synonyms – require, compel, accommodate, indulge, gratify
Antonyms – disobey, disoblige, free
Example – Doctors are obliged by law to keep patients alive while there is a chance of recovery.
10) Override (Verb) (अवहेलना) – o-ver-ride
Meaning – To use one’s authority to cancel or overrule the action or decision of another
Synonyms – disallow, overrule, countermand,
Antonyms – accept, assume, abide
Example – The president has decided to overridehis advisors’ decision and put his own plan in place.
11) Sovereignty (Noun) (संप्रभुता) – sov-rin-tee
Meaning – supreme power or authority.
Synonyms – power, authority, jurisdiction, dominion, control
Antonyms – dependence, servitude, retention
Example – The sovereignty of Holland and Zeeland was offered to the queen of England, but she declined and promised secret support.
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