A Unique way to learn Vocab: Punjab’s legislative adventurism

November 15, 2016    

A very good morning to all,…

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.

Article : Punjab’s legislative adventurism

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Meaning of the words highlighted in the article

Challenging-Wordlist (1)

1. Scrutiny (noun) (समीक्षा) – critical observation or examination

Synonyms – review, inquiry

Ex: If you want to fly on an airplane, you should be prepared to deal with scrutiny from the airline personnel.

2. Reneged (verb) (मुकर)– go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract

Synonyms – default, reverse

Ex: I went to another car dealer after the salesman tried to renege on the low price he initially offered me.

3. Solemn (adjective) (गंभीर)– formal and dignified

Synonyms – earnest, intense

Antonyms – excited, joyful

Ex: There was no humor in the principal’s solemn face as she talked about the consequences of school bullying.

4. Expeditiously (adjective) (तेजी से)– done with speed and efficiency

Synonyms – carefully, eagerly

Antonyms – idly, quietly

Ex: Forrest was forced to shut the operation down, which he did quite expeditiously.

5. Verdicts (noun) (फैसले) – an opinion or judgement

Synonyms – answer, award

Antonyms – accusation

Ex: The verdict is given by a simple majority.

6. Nullifying (verb) (समाप्त करते हुये)– make legally null and void, invalidate

Synonyms – abolish, invalidate

Antonyms – legalize, support

Ex: Hopefully the coffee will nullify the drowsy effects of the medication and allow me to stay awake.

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

Synonyms – accomplished, done

Ex: Because of the principal’s unexpected death, grief counselors will be available at the school to render support to staff and students.

8. Collaborate (verb) (सहयोग) – work jointly on an activity or project

Synonyms – collude, concert

Antonyms – disagree, part

Ex: The software engineers will collaborate on the project to make sure it is available to the customer on the agreed upon date.

9. Grievances (noun) (शिकायतों) – a real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment

Synonyms – injustice, sorrow

Antonyms – delight, benefit

Ex: The dishonest police chief ignored my grievance against one of his officers.

10. Aggrieved (adjective) (पीड़ित) – feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated

Synonyms – disturbed, harmed

Antonyms – comforted, pleased

Ex: His face was aggrieved, because he had woke up and found himself alone.

Word of the Day

Transient

Meaning (English) – a person who is staying or working in a place for a short time only

Meaning (Hindi) – अस्थायी

Synonyms – passing, flash

Antonyms – enduring, lengthy

Example – Many farm owners depend on transient workers to help them harvest their crops.

उदाहरण – कई खेतों के मालिक अपनी फ़सलों की कटाई के समय अस्थायी कामगारों पर निर्भर करते हैं।

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