A Unique way to learn Vocab: Caught in the crossfire

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Article : Caught in the crossfire

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Meaning of the words highlighted in the article

1. Rendered (verb) (प्रदान की गई है) – provide or give (a service, help, etc.)

Synonyms – accomplished, concluded

Ex: My donation is going to the local soup kitchen because I know it will use the funds to render food to the homeless.

2. Fragile (adjective) (नाज़ुक)– (of an object) easily broken or damaged

Synonyms – delicate, crumbly

Antonyms – healthy, durable

Ex: The Earth’s climate is fragile.

3. Inflicted (verb) (प्रवृत्त)– cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something

Synonyms – levy, wreak

Antonyms – hold, keep

Ex: If not controlled, the insects will inflict serious damage on our crops.

4. Escalation (noun) (वृद्धि)– a rapid increase, a rise

Synonyms – acceleration, growth

Antonyms – decrease, diminishment

Ex: Escalation in number of deaths and locations.

5. Brunt (noun) (चोट) – the worst part or chief impact of a specified action

Synonyms – burden, strain

Antonyms – ease, relaxation

Ex: The editor is taking the brunt of the criticism for allowing the unverified story to run in the newspaper.

6. Brutality  (noun) (निर्दयता)– savage physical violence, great cruelty

Synonyms – atrocity, cruelty

Antonyms – kindness, humaneness

Ex: The brutality of the Japanese soldiers was horrific.

7. Reprisal (noun) (प्रतिहिंसा) – an act of retaliation

Synonyms – retribution, avenging

Antonyms – sympathy, pardon

Ex: He felt secure enough in his information that he announced his opinion on the matter without fear of reprisal.

8. Momentum (noun) (गति) – the impetus gained by a moving object

Synonyms – energy, drive

Antonyms – lethargy, weakness

Ex: Keep reaching for your dreams even when distractors try to slow your momentum.

9. Reins (noun) (लगाम) – a long, narrow strap attached at one end to a horse’s bit, typically used in pairs to guide or check a horse in riding or driving

Synonyms – curb, brake

Antonyms – release

Ex: He reined in his horse and waited.

Word of the Day

Aplomb

Meaning (English) – self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation

Meaning (Hindi) – अभिमान

Synonyms – balance, nerve

Antonyms – fear, gauchness

Example – His early success in broadcasting was due to his considerable professional aplomb and his father’s broadcasting connections.

उदाहरण – प्रसारण के कार्य में उनकी प्रारंभिक सफलता उनके पेशेवर आत्मविश्वास और उनके पिता की प्रसारण से जुड़े लोगों से जान पहचान की वजह से थी।

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