1. Don’t say: I want a burger Say: I’d like to have a burger (मैं एक burger लेना पसंद करूँगा) ‘I want’ sounds like a demand, as if you are commanding the other person. ”I’d like” is a more polite phrase. 2. Don’t say: Send me the report. Say: Could you send me the report?… Read More »
1. Hold on (रुकिए/ इंतज़ार करिये): used for telling someone to stop or wait 2. Just wait until/till (…तक रुकिए): used for saying that someone should be patient for a moment 3. Hang on/hold on a minute (एक मिनट रुकिए): used for asking someone to wait for a short period of time, especially someone who… Read More »
➡ Challenging Words from the Article 22-02-2019 1. Phrase: To have skin in the game (विपत्ति पूर्ण निवेश करना) Pronunciation: टू हैव स्किन इन थर गेम Part of Speech: Idiom Meaning: to have incurred risk (monetary or otherwise) by being involved in achieving a goal Synonyms: interests at stake, invest heavily Antonyms: withdraw, detach Usage in… Read More »
➡ Challenging Words from the Article 21-02-2019 1. Word: Ruse (चाल) Pronunciation: रूज़/ rooz Part of Speech: Noun Meaning: a plan or plot to mislead someone Synonyms: tactic, trick, cunning plan. Antonyms: honesty, loyalty, truth Usage in a Sentence: According to the president’s enemies, his interest in public education is a ruse to distract attention from… Read More »
➡ Challenging Words from the Article 20-02-2019 1. Word: Bane (विपत्ति) Pronunciation: beyn/ बेन Part of Speech: Noun Meaning: a cause of great distress or annoyance. Synonyms: curse, evil, plague, calamity Antonyms: benefit, blessing, boon Usage in a Sentence: The poor train service has been the bane of commuters for years. 2. Word: Fissure (दरार) Pronunciation:… Read More »
➡ Challenging Words from the Article 19-02-2019 1. Word: Agnostic (संशयवादी ) Pronunciation: ag-nos-tik/ ऐग्नास्टिक Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective Meaning: a. a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God. [Noun] b. relating to agnostics or agnosticism. [Adjective] Synonyms: faithless, sceptic, dubious, unbelieving Antonyms: believer,… Read More »
➡ Challenging Words from the Article 15-02-2019 1. Word: Cap (आवरण डालना) Pronunciation: kap/ कैप Part of Speech: Noun, Verb Meaning: a. a kind of soft, flat hat without a brim and typically with a peak. [Noun] b. provide a fitting climax or conclusion to [Verb] c. place a limit or restriction on (prices, expenditure, or… Read More »
➡ Challenging Words from the Article 14-02-2019 1. Word: Discontent (असंतुष्ट) Pronunciation: dis-kuh n-tent/ डिस्कन्टेन्ट Part of Speech: Noun Meaning: dissatisfaction with one’s circumstances; lack of contentment. Synonyms: unhappy, annoyed Antonyms: happiness, satisfied Usage in a Sentence: There was an underlying current of discontent among employees. 2. Word: Despotic (स्वच्छंद) Pronunciation: dih-spot-ik/ डिस्पाटिक Part of Speech:… Read More »
➡ Challenging Words from the Article 13-02-2019 1. Word: Intervention Pronunciation: in-ter-ven-shuh n/ इन्टर्वेन्शन Part of Speech: Noun Meaning: the action or process of intervening Synonyms: interference, mediation, intrusion Antonyms: noninterference, nonintervention, challenge Usage in a Sentence: We would resist any armed intervention from outside in our country’s affairs. 2. Word: Probe (जांच करना) Pronunciation: prohb/… Read More »
➡ Challenging Words from the Article 12-02-2019 1. Word: Revocation (खण्डन) Pronunciation: rev-uh-key-shuhn/ रेवकेशन Part of Speech: Noun Meaning: the official cancellation of a decree, decision, or promise. Synonyms: Cancellation, Withdrawal, Repeal, Abolition Antonyms: Appeal, Entrance, Continuation Usage in a Sentence: The owner of the Gym is going to revoke my membership because I haven’t paid their annual dues. 2. Word: Blow (वार) Pronunciation: bloh/ ब्लो Part of Speech:… Read More »