English Vocabulary (Meaning-Usage) Reference- “The Hindu”

English Vocabulary (Meaning-Usage) Reference- “The Hindu”:

Dear Readers, list of important English Vocabulary words, and its meaning with example sentence were given here. Candidates those who are preparing for banking and all competitive exams can use this.

1). Reckoning

Meaning: calculation, estimation, computation, working out, summation

Definition: the action or process of calculating or estimating something.

Usage: The sixth, or by another reckoning eleventh, Earl of Mar.

2). Preacher

Meaning: Minister (of religion), parson, clergyman, clergywoman, apostle, missionary, gospeller

Definition: a person who preaches, especially a minister of religion.

Usage: To preach the Truth to the face of Falsehood!

3). acquisition

Meaning: purchase, accession, addition, asset,  

Definition: an asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.

Usage: The legacy will be used for new acquisitions

4). Anxiety  

Meaning: worry, concern, apprehension, fear, tension, suspence

Definition: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome

Usage: He felt a surge of anxiety.

5). Jeopardize

Meaning: threaten, endanger, imperil, menace, risk

Definition: put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure

Usage: A devaluation of the dollar would jeopardize New York's position as a financial centre.

6). Oppressive

Meaning: Harsh, cruel, repressive, tyrannical, autocratic, dictational

Definition: inflicting harsh and authoritarian treatment.

Usage: An oppressive dictatorship.

7). Deplorable

Meaning: disgraceful, shameful, unpardonable, unforgivable

Definition: deserving strong condemnation; completely unacceptable.

Usage: Children living in deplorable conditions.

8). Contingent

Meaning: Chance, accidental, fortuitous, possible, unforeseen

Definition: subject to chance..

Usage: The contingent nature of the job.

9). Barricade

Meaning: Blockade, obstruct, closeup, bar, block off, fortify

Definition: block or defend with a barricade.

Usage: They barricaded the building and occupied it all night.

10). Reiterate

Meaning: repeat, say again, retell, iterate, harp on, dwell on

Definition: say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.

Usage: She reiterated that the government would remain steadfast in its support.

  

 

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