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In the present competitive scenario English plays a very important role in our day to day life. Thus it is essential to have a sound knowledge and understanding of English Vocabulary Words. From now on letsstudytogether presenting you a list of Daily Editorial –Magical Vocabulary from news papers like THE HINDU, Economics Times, Financial Express, The Economics etc. .
This will help you to sail and score good marks in English Language section and improve your vocabulary words skills and to have a good command on English language section. Hope this will help you with your preparation.
*Vocabulary Words*
1.Flutter (verb) (स्पंदन)– (of a bird or other winged creature) fly unsteadily or hover by flapping the wings quickly and lightly
Synonyms – shiver, throb
Antonyms – calm, soothe
Ex: The pigeons are all asleep upon their roosts–no flutter from them.
2.Dovetailed (verb)(मेल खाना)– join together by means of a dovetail
Synonyms – jibe, sync
Antonyms – clash, disagree
Ex: The ends of the logs were cut and dovetailed.
3.Amplify (verb)(बढ़ाना)–increase the volume of (sound), especially using an amplifier
Synonyms – augment, stretch
Antonyms – condense, halt
Ex: You can turn someone else’s energy into yours and amplify it.
4.Freebie (noun)(मुफ्त)– a thing that is provided or given free of charge
Synonyms – handout, giveaway
Ex: You get one freebie, he warned her.
5.Flamboyant (adjective)(चमकीला) – (of a person or their behaviour) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness
Synonyms – ornate, flaky
Antonyms – unflashy, simple
Ex: The flamboyant singer loves to wear shimmering suits while performing.
6.Calibrated (verb)(अंशांकन)– mark (a gauge or instrument) with a standard scale of readings
Synonyms – tapered, progressive
Ex: The instrument can be calibrated by a continuous current.
7.Avowed (adjective)(स्वीकृत)– that has been asserted, admitted, or stated publicly
Synonyms – affirmed, professed
Ex: Already the boy had avowed his resolve to be a soldier.
8.Witless (adjective)(नासमझ)–foolish, stupid
Synonyms – asinine, doltish
Antonyms – smart, intellegent
Ex: It is worse than treachery to be so witless.
9.Incumbent (adjective)(निर्भर)– necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility
Synonyms – compelling, urgent
Antonyms – unnecessary
Ex: Castle-guard was the liability incumbent on the holders of some estates to serve in the garrison of the royal castles.
10.Cohesive (adjective)(जोड़नेवाला)– characterized by or causing cohesion
Synonyms – adhesive, tenacious
Antonyms – friable, detached
Ex: After six weeks of training together, our group bonded and became quite cohesive.
11.Ceasefire (noun) (संघर्ष विराम)– a temporary suspension of fighting, a truce
Synonyms – armistice, truce
Antonyms – fight, war
Ex: He declared a ceasefire and started talking to the government.
12.Regime (noun)(शासन)– a government, especially an authoritarian one
Synonyms – administration, tenure
Ex: The social aspect of the military frontier regime is interesting.
13.Intervention (noun)(हस्तक्षेप)–the action or process of intervening
Synonyms – interference, arbitration
Ex: Our nation’s intervention in another country’s war could pull us into the crisis.
14.Skeptical (adjective)(उलझन में)–not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations
Synonyms – dubious, doubtful
Ex: The doctors still said they expected him to wake up any day, but Carmen was skeptical about how much they believed it.
15.Escalating(verb) (तीव्र) – increase rapidly
Synonyms – amplify, ascend
Antonyms – decline, shrink
Ex: The war in Europe was escalating.
16.Bolstered (verb)(बल मिला)– support or strengthen
Synonyms – buoy, cushion
Antonyms – halt, hinder
Ex: The reminder of what he was made her angry and bolstered her resistance.
17.Verge (noun)(कगार)– an edge or border
Synonyms – brink, selvage
Antonyms – interior, middle
Ex: At times he seemed on the verge of revealing it to Adrienne, only to draw back into himself and avoid her for days..
18.Stalemate (noun)(गतिरोध)–a position counting as a draw, in which a player is not in check but cannot move except into check
Synonyms – impasse, arrest
Antonyms – advance, progress
Ex: A stalemate was reached when neither of the chess players could make a legitimate move.
19.Staunch(adjective) (कट्टर)– very loyal and committed in attitude
Synonyms – ardent, stout
Antonyms – irresolute, flexible
Ex: Politically, it is evident that he was a staunch supporter of the popular party.
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