➡ Challenging Words from the Article 10-12-2018
1. Word of the day: Sanguine (विश्वासपूर्ण)
Pronunciation: sang-gwin/सैंगविन
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning:
a. optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.
Synonyms: hopeful, confident
Antonyms: pessimistic, unhappy
Use in Sentence: The man tends to take a sanguine view of the problems involved.
2. Word: Wary ( एहतियाती)
Pronunciation: wair-ee/वेरी
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
Synonyms: cautious, careful, vigilant, circumspect
Antonyms: careless, heedless, negligent
Use in a Sentence: My mother advised me to be wary of strangers who offer me a ride.
3. Word: Onus (दायित्व)
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: something that is one’s duty or responsibility.
Pronunciation: oh-nuh s/ओनस
Synonyms: responsibility, liability, obligation
Antonyms: help, irresponsibility, impassiveness
Use in a Sentence: The onus is on employers of the company to follow all the safety laws.
4. Word: Upheaval (कायापलट)
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning:
a) a violent or sudden change or disruption to something.
Pronunciation: uhp-hee-vuhl/अप्हीवल
Synonyms: upset, disturbance, trouble, turbulence
Antonyms: consonance, peace, harmony, calm
Use in a Sentence: The company underwent a massive upheaval after the takeover.
5. Word: Sluggish (निस्तेज)
Pronunciation: sluhg-ish/स्लगिश
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning:
a. slow-moving or inactive.
b. lacking energy or alertness.
c. slow to respond or make progress.
Synonyms: slow, lumpish, dull
Antonyms: active, fast, lively
Use in Sentence: The humid heat makes us feel very sluggish.
6. Word: Stagnate (निष्क्रिय होना)
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning:
a) (of water or air) cease to flow or move; become stagnant.
b) cease developing; become inactive or dull.
Pronunciation: stag-neyt/स्टैग्नैट
Synonyms: languish, decline, deteriorate, fall
Antonyms: strengthen, do exercise, modify
Use in a Sentence: Growth is expected to stagnate next year.
7. Word: Asserts (दावा करना)
Pronunciation: uh-surt/असर्ट
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully
Synonyms: argue, claim
Antonyms: deny, abandon
Use in a Sentence: In his speech, the candidate will assert that he is the best man for administration.
8. Word: Tepid (गुनगुना,उत्साहहीन)
Pronunciation: tey-pid/टेपिड
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning:
a. displaying little interest or enthusiasm
Synonyms: unenthusiastic, half-hearted
Antonyms: enthusiastic, ardent
Use in a Sentence: The president has seen his popularity grow tepid ever since he mishandled the budget crisis.
9. Word: Benign (दयालु)
Pronunciation: bih-nahyn/बिनाइन
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning:
a. gentle and kind.
b. (of a disease) not harmful in effect.
Synonyms: benevolent, sympathetic
Antonyms: hostile, malignant
Use in a Sentence: The results of this medicine are fairly benign.
10. Word: Retreat (निर्णय बदलना)
Pronunciation: ri-treet/रीट्रीट
Part of Speech: Verb/Noun
Meaning:
a. an act of changing one’s mind or plans as a result of criticism or difficulty. [Noun]
b. (of an army) withdraw from enemy forces as a result of their superior power or after a defeat. [verb]
c. withdraw to a quiet or secluded place. [verb]
Synonyms: recede, depart
Antonyms: remain, progression
Use in a Sentence: The man made a tactful retreat before they started arguing.
11. Word: Chime (ताल मिलाना)
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning:
a) be in agreement with.
Pronunciation: chahym/चाइम
Synonyms: accord, correspond, harmonize, agree
Antonyms: confuse, absurd, contradictory
Use in a Sentence: Her views on life didn’t quite chime with mine.
12. Word: Disquieting (अशांत)
Pronunciation: dis-kwahy-i-ting/डिस्क्वाइइटिंग
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: inducing feelings of anxiety or worry.
Synonyms: distressing, worrisome
Antonyms: comfortable, peaceful