➡ Challenging Words from the Article 17-12-2018
1. Word: Wherewithal (साधन)
Pronunciation: hwair-with-awl/वेर्विदॉल
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: the money or other means needed for a particular purpose.
Synonyms: resources, assets, cash
Antonyms: inability, ineptitude, incompetence
Use in a Sentence: She didn’t have the wherewithal to repay the loan
2. Word: Topple (गिर पड़ना)
Pronunciation: taw-pal/टापल
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: overbalance or cause to overbalance and fall/remove (a government or person in authority) from power; overthrow.
Synonyms: overthrow, oust, depose, unseat, overturn
Antonyms: establish, hold, increase, rise, support
Use in a Sentence: It is the high time to take some serious and effective steps to topple the orthodoxy of society.
3. Word: Manoeuvre (पैंतरेबाज़ी करना)
Pronunciation: muh-noo-ver/मनूवर
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Meaning:
a. move skilfully or carefully.
b. carefully guide or manipulate (someone or something) in order to achieve an end.
Synonyms: artifice, manipulate
Antonyms: innocence, sincerity
Use in a Sentence: His resignation from the competition was a tactical manoeuvre.
4. Word: Plague (कष्ट देना)
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning:
a) cause continual trouble or distress to.
Pronunciation:
Synonyms: harass, pester, annoy
Antonyms: aid, advantage, benefit
Use in a Sentence: Fears about job security plague nearly half the workforce.
5. Word: Distress (दुःख होना)
Pronunciation: dih-stres/डिस्ट्रेस
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning:
a. extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain. [Noun]
b. cause (someone) anxiety, sorrow, or pain. [Verb]
Synonyms: anguish, suffering
Antonyms: comfort, pleasure
Use in a Sentence: Jealousy causes distress and painful emotions.
6. Word: Verdict (विचार-फल)
Pronunciation: vur-dikt/वर्डिक्ट
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning:
a. a decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.
b. an opinion or judgement.
Synonyms: decision, resolution, pronouncement, conclusion
Antonyms: accusation, inception, prelude
Use in a Sentence: The board returned a unanimous guilty verdict.
7. Word: Lofty (उच्च)
Pronunciation: lawf-tee/लॉफ्टी
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning:
a. of imposing height.
b. (of wool and other textiles) thick and resilient.
c. eminent
Synonyms: elevated, haughty
Antonyms: modest, humble
Use in a Sentence: The man has a lofty position in the firm.
8. Word: Dovish (शांतिवादी)
Pronunciation: duhv-sh/डविश
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning:
a. supporting discussion or other peaceful solutions in political relationships rather than the use of force:
Synonyms: pacifist, warmhearted
Antonyms: unfriendly, hostile
Use in Sentence: She is a dovish legislator who was one of the underwriters of a model peace treaty.
9. Word: At the heart of (के केंद्र में)
Pronunciation: एट द हार्ट ऑफ़
Part of Speech: Phrase
Meaning: at the centre of
Synonyms: at the base of, underlying, focus
Antonyms: apparently, lastly
Use in a Sentence: A disagreement about boundaries is at the heart ofthe dispute.
10. Word: Step in (में हस्तक्षेप करना)
Pronunciation: स्टेप इन
Part of Speech: Phrasal verb of step
Meaning:
a. become involved in a difficult situation, especially in order to help.
b. act as a substitute for someone.
Synonyms: intervene, intercede, mediate
Antonyms: abandon, leave
Use in a Sentence: The military may step in if the crisis continues.