A Unique way to learn Vocab: A method in the shock therapy

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Article : A method in the shock therapy

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Meaning of the words highlighted in the article

1. Curb (noun) (नियंत्रण) – a check or restraint on something

Synonyms – barrier, ledge

Antonyms – freedom, center

Ex: The traffic was curbed for the Republic Day.

2. Invoked (verb) (लागू)– cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument

Synonyms – implore, plead

Antonyms – answer, reply

Ex: I would swear that they invoked the Absence.

3. Provocative (adjective) (उत्तेजक)– causing anger or another strong reaction, especially deliberately

Synonyms – offensive, annoying

Antonyms – pleasing, repressive

Ex: During the debate, the experienced politician made a provocative statement to make his opponent angry.

4. Stashing (verb) (छिपाने की जगह)– store (something) safely in a secret place

Synonyms – cache, trove

Antonyms – need, lack

Ex: The girls were so busy stashing the stolen gear under the kitchen floorboards that they didn’t explain what had happened.

5. Illicit (adjective) (अवैध) – forbidden by law, rules, or custom

Synonyms – immoral, furtive

Antonyms – proper, truthful

Ex: In the prison, inmates are prohibited from having illicit items such as drugs, alcohol, and weapons.

6. Seldom (adverb) (कभी कभी)– not often, rarely

Synonyms – rarely, irregularly

Antonyms – frequently, often

Ex: The police seldom cruise through the poorer neighborhoods in the city.

7. Counterfeit (adjective) (नक़ली) – made in exact imitation of something valuable with the intention to deceive or defraud

Synonyms – assumed, pirate

Antonyms – honest, actual

Ex: Before the painting is placed in the museum, an art expert will evaluate it to make sure it is not a counterfeit.

8. Amnesty (noun) (आम माफ़ी) – an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offences

Synonyms – immunity, absolution

Ex: During the election, the topic that will decide the winner is sure to be the giving of amnesty to foreigners seeking asylum in this country.

9. Disruptive (adjective) (हानिकारक) – causing or tending to cause disruption

Synonyms – unruly, distracting

Antonyms – calming, soothing

Ex: There are global competitors and disruptive new technologies.

10. Compliance (noun) (अनुपालन) – the action or fact of complying with a wish or command

Synonyms – assent, consent

Antonyms – difference, refusal

Ex: Since the restaurant is not in compliance with food safety laws, it will be closed down until the owner can bring it up to code.

Word of the Day

Sacerdotal

Meaning (English) – relating to priests or the priesthood, priestly

Meaning (Hindi) – पुरोहिती

Synonyms – clerical, sacred

Example – In this postmodern free-for-all it is hard to envision much of a sacerdotal role for the literary scholar.

उदाहरण – इस आधुनिकापरांत मुक्त समाज में विद्वान व्यक्तियों के लिए पुरोहिती कार्यों की कल्पना करना कठिन है।

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