Challenging Words from the Article
1. Word: Conjecture (अनुमान लगाना)
Pronunciation: kuh n-jek-cher/कन्जेक्शर
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Meaning:
a. an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information. [Noun]
b. form an opinion or supposition about (something) on the basis of incomplete information. [Verb]
Synonyms: guess, speculation, surmise
Antonyms: proof, fact, reality
Use in a Sentence: The results show that the conjecture made by me was correct.
2. Word: Semblance (अनुरूपता)
Pronunciation: sem-bluh ns/सेम्ब्लन्स
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different.
Synonyms: likeness, resemblance, appearance
Antonyms: distinction, dissimilarity, difference
Use in a Sentence: Her mouth wore its usual Semblance of a smile.
3. Word: Upbeat (जोशपूर्ण)
Pronunciation: uhp-beet/अप्बीट
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: cheerful; optimistic.
Synonyms: happy, cheery, positive
Antonyms: depressed, pessimistic, gloomy
Use in a Sentence: The performance concluded on an upbeat note.
4. Word: Unprecedented (बेमिसाल)
Pronunciation: uhn-pres-i-den-tid/अन्प्रेसिडेन्टिड
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: never done or known before.
Synonyms: remarkable, extraordinary, unusual
Antonyms: familiar, ordinary, usual
Use in a Sentence: In the city, crime has increased on an unprecedentedscale.
5. Word: Lumpen (बुद्धू)
Pronunciation: luhm-puh n/लूम्पेन
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: lumpy and misshapen; ugly and ponderous.
Synonyms: unthinking, thoughtless, idiotic
Antonyms: smart, mannerable, notable
Use in a Sentence: My new neighbours seemed lumpen and boring.
6. Word: Foment (उकसाना)
Pronunciation: foh-ment/फोमेन्ट
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
Synonyms: provoke, incite, stimulate
Antonyms: soothe, dampen, ease
Use in a Sentence: He has moved beyond simply trying to foment a revolt.
7. Word: Marred (बिगाड़ना)
Pronunciation: mahr-ड/मारड
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: impaired the quality or appearance of; spoiled.
Synonyms: damaged, defaced, blemished
Antonyms: perfect, flawless, beautified
Use in a Sentence: The report was marred by the bulk of unnecessary detail.
8. Word: Ferocity (क्रूरता)
Pronunciation: fuh-ros-i-tee/फरासिटी
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: the state or quality of being savagely fierce, cruel, or violent.
Synonyms: violence, brutality, coercion
Antonyms: gentleness, friendliness, humanity
Use in a Sentence: The tiger attacked its victim with high ferocity.
9. Word: Incompetence (असमर्थता)
Pronunciation: in-kom-pi-tuh n-see/इन्काम्पिटन्स
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: inability to do something successfully; ineptitude (lack of skill or ability.)
Synonyms: inefficiency, inadequacy, ignorance
Antonyms: fitness, capability, efficiency
Use in a Sentence: He has been scolded many times for incompetence.
10. Word: Dislodge (निकाल देना)
Pronunciation: dis-loj/डिस्लाज
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning:
a. knock or force out of position.
b. remove from a position of power or authority.
Synonyms: displace, eject, evict
Antonyms: attach, embed, absorb
Use in a Sentence: We need two victories to dislodge the former team from first place.
11. Word: Oust (बेदखल करना)
Pronunciation: oust/आउस्ट
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place.
Synonyms: dismiss, banish, depose
Antonyms: appoint, promote, elevate
Use in a Sentence: The party needs around 200 votes to oust the government and postpone elections