➡ Challenging Words from the Article 17-11-2018
1. Word: Embrace (ग्रहण करना)
Pronunciation: em-breys/ इम्ब्रैस
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun
Meaning: accept (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically.
Synonyms: hold, embody, accept, take in
Antonyms: discard, reject, eliminate
Use in a Sentence: Some people are not willing to embrace new technologies.
2. Word: Disrupt (अस्त-व्यस्त करना)
Pronunciation: dis-ruhpt/डिस्रप्ट
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning:
a. interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.
b. drastically alter or destroy the structure of.
Synonyms: distort, damage, buckle, warp
Antonyms: organize, arrange, mend
Use in a Sentence: He refuse to hear anything that might disrupt his plans.
3. Word: Angst (चिंता)
Pronunciation: ahngks/आंगक्स्ट
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning:
a. a feeling of deep anxiety or dread, typically an unfocused one about the human condition or the state of the world in general.
b. a feeling of persistent worry about something trivial.
Synonyms: apprehension, worry, distress, unease
Antonyms: comfort, calmness, assurance
Use in a Sentence: Indulging in angstabout the unfairness of it all will just make the problem worse.
4. Word: Obligate (बाध्य करना)
Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective
Pronunciation: ob-li-geyt/आब्लगैट
Meaning:
a. require or compel (someone) to undertake a legal or moral duty. [Verb]
b. commit (assets) as security. [Verb]
c. restricted to a particular function or mode of life. [Adjective]
Synonyms: constrain, pledge
Antonyms: release, absolve
Use in a Sentence: We were obligated to attend the opening ceremony.
5. Word: Comply (स्वीकार करना)
Pronunciation: kuhm-plahy/कम्प्लाइ
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning:
a. act in accordance with a wish or command.
b. (of an article) meet specified standards.
Synonyms: observe, obey, adhere to, conform to, follow, respect
Antonyms: disobey, refuse, defy
Use in a Sentence: When requested to leave, they refused to comply.
6. Word: Curb (नियंत्रण करना)
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Pronunciation: kurb/कर्ब
Meaning: a check or restraint on something.
Synonyms: inhibit, hinder
Antonyms: encourage, support
Use in a Sentence: We are trying to keep a curb on their activities.
7. Word: Wreck (विनाश)
Pronunciation: rek/रेक
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun
Meaning:
a. cause the destruction of (a ship) by sinking or breaking up. [Verb]
b. something, especially a vehicle or building, that has been badly damaged or destroyed. [Noun]
Synonyms: devastate, demolish, annihilate
Antonyms: blessing, compensate, fabricate
Use in a Sentence: The collision reduced the car to a useless wreck.
8. Word: Stipulate (प्रतिज्ञा करना)
Pronunciation: stip-yuh-leyt/स्टिप्यलैट
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning:
a. demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of a bargain or agreement.
Synonyms: require, condition, promise
Antonyms: approachable, apply, appeal
Use in a Sentence: The company fails to pay on the date stipulated in the contract.
9. Word: Kick off (प्रारम्भ करना)
Pronunciation: kik-awf/किक ऑफ
Part of Speech: phrasal verb of kick
Meaning:
a. become very angry; suddenly start an argument or fight.
b. the initial stage of something; start; beginning
Synonyms: lead off, initiate, succumb
Antonyms: cancel, abstain, end up
Use in a Sentence: It might be a good idea to kick off with a few folk songs.
10. Word: Enforcement (प्रचलन)
Pronunciation: en-fawrs-muh nt/एन्फोर्स्मन्ट
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: the act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.
Synonyms: imposition, implementation
Antonyms: dismissal, expiration
Use in a Sentence: The doctors want stricter enforcement of existing laws