➡ Challenging Words from the Article 13-12-2018
1. Word: Ironically (व्यंग्यपूर्वक)
Pronunciation: आइरानिक्ली
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: used in reference to a senseless, unexpected, or coincidental situation.
Synonyms: Satirically, Illogically, Absurdly
Antonyms: Sincerely, Genuinely, Ardently
Use in a Sentence: Ironically, one can register for the Maths class only by filling a registration form online.
2. Word: Assertive (मुखर)
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: boldly self-assured; confident without being aggressive
Pronunciation: ah-sur-tiv/निश्चयपूर्वक
Synonyms: confident, positive, bold, decisive, assured
Antonyms: Shy, indefinite
Use in a Sentence: The manager was pleased with the assertivehandshake from the interviewee.
3. Word: Unilaterally (एकतरफ़ा)
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning:
a. used to indicate that something is done by only one person, group, or country involved in a situation, without the agreement of others.
b. in a way that affects only one side of an organ, the body, or another structure.
Pronunciation: yoo-nuh-lat-er-uh l-ly/यूनलैट्रली
Synonyms: one-sidedly, partially, unjustly
Antonyms: mutually, commonly, dependently
Use in a Sentence: The rebels unilaterally declared a ceasefire.
4. Word: Stubborn (ज़िद्दी)
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning:
a. having or showing dogged determination not to change one’s attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good reasons to do so.
b. difficult to move, remove, or cure.
Pronunciation: stuhb-ern/स्टबर्न
Synonyms: obstinate, persistent, tenacious, fast, resistant
Antonyms: flexible, compliant, obedient
Use in a Sentence: The man was too stubborn to admit that he was wrong.
5. Word: Sobriety (गंभीरता)
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning:
a. the state of being sober.
b. the quality of being staid or solemn.
Pronunciation: suh-brahy-i-tee/सब्राइइटी
Synonyms: seriousness, solemnness, thoughtfulness, severity, earnestness
Antonyms: intemperance, greed, madness, farce
Use in a Sentence: I insist on perfect sobriety and silence.
6. Word: Nudge (टहोका मारना)
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun
Pronunciation: nuhj/नज
Meaning:
a. prod (someone) gently with one’s elbow in order to attract attention. [Verb]
b. a light touch or push. [Noun]
Synonyms: push, poke
Antonyms: discourage, dissuade
Use in a Sentence: I gave him a nudge to wake him up.
7. Word: Apprehensions (डर)
Pronunciation: ap-ri-hen-shuh n/ऐप्रिहेन्शन
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Synonyms: dreads, misgivings
Antonyms: confidences, calms
Use in a Sentence: The change in the law has caused apprehension among many people.
8. Word: Inexplicably (बेवजह)
Part of Speech: Adverb
Pronunciation: in-expli-ca-baly/
Meaning: In a way something can not be accountable /explainable/understandable, incapable of being explained or interpreted
Synonyms: mysteriously, vaguely, oddly
Antonyms: clearly, explicably , certainly
Use in a Sentence: Because the weather was clear and sunny a few moments ago, the sudden thunderstorm is inexplicable.
9. Word: Anxious (चिन्ताजनक)
Pronunciation: angk-shuh s/ऐंगक्शस
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: feeling or showing worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
Synonyms: agitated, distressed, upset
Antonyms: carefree, courageous, brave
Use in a Sentence: You should advise your children not to be anxious about the result.
10. Word : Breach (उल्लंघन)
Pronunciation: breech/ब्रीच
Part of Speech: Noun/Verb
Meaning:
a. an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct. [Noun]
b. make a gap in and breakthrough (a wall, barrier, or defence). [Verb]
Synonyms: break, violation, separation
Antonyms: comply, fulfill
Use in a Sentence: We do not have any breach of discipline.
11. Word: Acrimony (कठोरता)
Pronunciation: ak-ruh-moh-nee/ऐक्रिमोनी
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: bitterness or ill feeling.
Synonyms: Antipathy, Hatred, Rage
Antonyms: Benevolence, Courtesy, Peace
Use in a Sentence: At ast, the dispute ended without acrimony.
12. Word: Bolt from the blue (आकस्मिक घटना)
Part of Speech: Idiom
Meaning: something completely unexpected that surprises you very much
Synonyms: calamity, in a sudden, thunderbolt
Antonyms: blessing, as expected, naturally
Use in a Sentence: Was this money a bolt from the blue or did you know you were going to get it?
13. Word: Lock horns (विरोध करना)
Part of Speech: Idiom
Meaning: engage in conflict.
Synonyms: quarrel, disturbance, altercation
Antonyms: accord, concord, order
Use in a Sentence: In Manhattan’s densely built real estate market, developers and preservationists often lock horns.
14. Word: Deceptive (भ्रमकारी)
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: giving an appearance or impression different from the true one; misleading.
Pronunciation: dɪˈsɛptɪv/डिसेप्टिव
Synonyms: delusive, ambiguous
Antonyms: honest, truthful, frank
Use in a Sentence: Damian knew better than to trust the deceptive appearance of this type of creature.