Challenging Words from the Article
1. Word: Credible (विश्वसनीय)
Pronunciation: kred-uh-buh l/क्रेडबल
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: able to be believed; convincing.
Synonyms: acceptable, trustworthy, reliable,
Antonyms: unbelievable, unlikely, impossible
Use in a Sentence: She was unable to give a credible explanation for her rude behaviour.
2. Word: Flare-up (दंगा)
Pronunciation: flair-up/फ्लेर अप
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: a sudden outburst of something, especially violence or hostility.
Synonyms: eruption, blaze, burst
Antonyms: silence, pause, calm
Use in a Sentence: There has been a flare-up of violence in that area.
3. Word: Brew (निर्माणाधीन होना)
Pronunciation: broo/ब्रू
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning:
a. make (beer) by soaking, boiling, and fermentation.
b. (of an unwelcome event or situation) begin to develop.
Synonyms: impend, blend, prepare
Antonyms: quiver, shroud
Use in a Sentence: My mother had made a strange brew to drink.
4. Word: Promulgate (लागू करना)
Pronunciation: prom-uh l-geyt/प्रोमल्गैट
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning:
a. promote or make widely known (an idea or cause).
b. put (a law or decree) into effect by official proclamation.
Synonyms: publicize, spread, communicate
Antonyms: hide, conceal, suppress
Use in a Sentence: The new constitution was promulgated in the year 1990.
5. Word: Arson (आगजनी)
Pronunciation: ahr-suh n/आर्सन
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property.
Synonyms: fire-raising, ignition, crime
Antonyms: fire-proof, drain
Use in a Sentence: The village was destroyed in an arson attack.
6. Word: Antipathy (अनिच्छा)
Pronunciation: an-tip-uh-thee/ऐन्टिपथी
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: a deep-seated feeling of aversion (a strong dislike or disinclination).
Synonyms: hatred, hostility, dislike
Antonyms: desire, kindness, admiration
Use in a Sentence: They have a mutual antipathy to each other.
7. Word: Studiously (ध्यान से)
Pronunciation: stoo-dee-uh s-ly/ स्टूडीअस्ली
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: with concentration and conscientiousness (personality of being careful, or vigilant) in one’s work or reading.
Synonyms: deliberately, knowingly, intently
Antonyms: incautiously, carelessly, casually
Use in a Sentence: My sister studiously avoided answering the question.
8. Word: One-off (एकबारगी)
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Meaning:
a. done, made or happening only once. [Adjective]
b. something done, made, or happening only once. [Noun]
Synonyms: unique, singular, special
Antonyms: habitual, regularity, common
Use in a Sentence: That event was just a one-off; it won’t happen again.
9. Word: Decisive (निर्णायक)
Pronunciation: dih-sahy-siv/डिसाइसिव
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning:
a. settling an issue; producing a definite result.
b. having or showing the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Synonyms: conclusive, resolute, final
Antonyms: uncertain, indefinite, conditional
Use in a Sentence: They have declared a quick and decisiveresponse.
10. Word: Allay (कम कर देना)
Pronunciation: uh-ley/अलै
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning:
a. diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry).
b. relieve or alleviate (pain or hunger).
Synonyms: reduce, decrease, lessen
Antonyms: provoke, intensify, aggravate
Use in a Sentence: The government is enthusiastic to allay the public’s fears.