A Unique way to learn Vocab: Back to the collegium

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Here we are with our next article based on current news which contains some difficult words, we will highlight and explain those words in order to improve your vocabulary skills and to have a good command on English language section. Hope this will help you with your preparation. From now on we are going to provide the link of the article. You can go through the article by clicking on the link. Below here you will get the 10 important words from the article which will help you to excel in the exam.

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Meaning of the words highlighted in the article

1. Amidst (preposition) (बीच में) – surrounded by, in the middle of

Synonyms – amongst, during

Antonyms – separate, outside

Ex: As I gazed out the back of the car, I saw a lone deer standing amidst the trees on the side of the road.

2. Cripple (verb) (विकलांग)– cause (someone) to become unable to walk or move properly

Synonyms – injure, weaken

Antonyms – assist, enable

Ex: A young student was crippled for life.

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

Synonyms – confound, fluster

Antonyms – comfort, encourage

Ex: Because it was just trying to get used to its new collar, the vet told me that the puppy’s disconcerting behavior was nothing to be concerned about.

4. Contends (verb) (तर्क)– struggle to surmount (a difficulty)

Synonyms – argue, contest

Antonyms – retreat, desert

Ex: Many of the politicians who are opposing the bill contend it will harm the middle class.

5. Obliged (verb) (बाध्य) – make (someone) legally or morally bound to do something

Synonyms – obligated, enslaved

Ex: Since my neighbor cuts my grass for free, I am happy to oblige him with a ride to the store.

6. Reiterates (verb) (दोहराती)– say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity

Synonyms – iterate, restate

Antonyms – take back

Ex: The purpose of this email is to reiterate the points we discussed on the telephone.

7. Unsparing (adjective) (निर्मम) – merciless, severe

Synonyms – ruthless, liberal

Antonyms – gentle, merciful

Ex: He is unsparing in his criticism of the arms trade.

8. Grim (adjective) (विकट) – very serious or gloomy

Synonyms – terrible, cruel

Antonyms – bright, kind

Ex: Because the weather is grim, we are staying inside our home.

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

Synonyms – confront, clash

Antonyms – agree, idle

Ex: With his wife out of town, he knew he would have to grapple with the kids all week.

10. Docket (noun) (चिप्पी) – a document or label listing the contents of a consignment or package

Synonyms – calendar, schedule

Ex: One new case on the docket from Florida.

Word of the Day

Sylvan

Meaning (English) – consisting of or associated with woods, wooded

Meaning (Hindi) – वनीय

Synonyms – shady, wooded

Example – In a few minutes this sylvan dell will be lighted up by the golden beams of the morning sun.

उदाहरण – कुछ ही मिनटों में यह वनीय घाटी सुबह के सूरज की सुनहरी किरणों से जगमग हो जाएगी।

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