A Unique way to learn Vocab: Pitching reform at the BCCI

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Article : Pitching reform at the BCCI

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Meaning of the words highlighted in the article

1. Disconcerting (adjective) (चिंताजनक) – causing one to feel unsettled

Synonyms – perplex, disarrange

Antonyms – comfort, approve

Ex: I couldn’t shake the disconcerting feeling that I was being watched.

2. Embroiled (verb) (झगड़ा)– involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation

Synonyms – tangle, disunite

Antonyms – exclude, assist

Ex: After drinking too much, Marcus became embroiled in a fight with a total stranger.

3. Intransigence (noun) (कट्टरता)– the trait of being intransigent; stubbornly refusing to compromise

Synonyms – inflexibility, rigidity

Ex: People have a hard time getting along with Ben because he is such an intransigent leader.

4. Grappling (verb) (जूझ)– engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons, wrestle

Synonyms – clash, grip

Antonyms – idle, support

Ex: He felt her grappling with his question and willed her to help him.

5. Reluctant (adjective) (अनिच्छुक) – unwilling and hesitant, disinclined

Synonyms – averse, uncertain

Antonyms – definite, willing

Ex: As he just purchased a new Cadillac, he was reluctant to have a valet park it.

6. Drastic (adjective) (भीषण)– likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect, radical and extreme

Synonyms – harsh, radical

Antonyms – collected, mild

Ex: After he lost the game, his drastic reaction was to punch a wall.

7. Apparent (adjective) (स्पष्ट) – clearly visible or understood, obvious

Synonyms – possible, credible

Antonyms – obscure, uncertain

Ex: After spending years trying unsuccessfully to lose weight, it became apparent to Chris that the only option remaining was surgery.

8. Unsavoury (adjective) (बेस्वाद) – disagreeable to taste, smell, or look at

Synonyms – unpalatable, unappetizing

Ex: They looked at the scanty, unsavoury portions of food doled out to them.

9. Autonomy (noun) (स्वायत्तता) – the right or condition of self-government

Synonyms – freedom, liberty

Antonyms – dependence

Ex: While the federal government has a great deal of power, it has given states some autonomy to govern themselves.

Word of the Day

Desiderata

Meaning (English) – something that is needed or wanted

Meaning (Hindi) – विपुल

Synonyms – intent, target

Antonyms – hatred, neglect

Example – Over time, I came to realize that my friend prizes extreme beauty above all the other desiderata that one might seek in a partner.

उदाहरण – समय के साथ मुझे इस बात का आभास हुआ है कि मेरे मित्र एक जीवनसाथी में अपेक्षित आम आवश्यकताओं से अतिशय सौंदर्य को कहीं अधिक महत्त्व देते हैं।

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