A Unique way to learn Vocab: Restore the ceasefire

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Article : Restore the ceasefire

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Meaning of the words highlighted in the article

1. Cohesive (adjective) (जोड़नेवाला) – characterized by or causing cohesion

Synonyms – adhesive, connected

Antonyms – detached, divided

Ex: After six weeks of training together, our group bonded and became quite cohesive.

2. Beheaded (verb) (मौत की सजा दी)– cut off the head of (someone), especially as a form of execution

Synonyms – execute, head

Ex: John beheaded in the prison.

3. Retaliatory (noun) (मुंहतोड़)– act of revenge

Synonyms – penal, punishing

Antonyms – beneficial, rewarding

Ex: The country will more than likely retaliate against the sanctions with its own trade restrictions.

4. Hostilities (noun) (शत्रुता)– hostile behaviour, unfriendliness or opposition

Synonyms – enmity, hatred

Antonyms – happiness, peace

Ex: Hostilities were to cease for five years.

5. Disaffection (noun) (असंतोष) – a state or feeling of being dissatisfied, especially with people in authority or a system of control

Synonyms – animosity, disloyalty

Antonyms – sympathy, harmony

Ex: There is growing disaffection with large corporations.

6. Sneak (verb) (उचक्का)– move or go in a furtive or stealthy way

Synonyms – cheater, wretch

Ex: I sneaked out by the back exit.

7. 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.

8. Violations (noun) (उल्लंघन) – the action of violating someone or something

Synonyms – infraction, offence

Antonyms – obedience, observance

Ex: It was a violation of multiple rules within the Immortal Code.

9. Incumbent (adjective) (निर्भर) – necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility

Synonyms – binding, necessary

Antonyms – unnecessary

Ex: After twenty years in office, the incumbent politician is finally retiring from politics.

Word of the Day

Insouciant

Meaning (English) – showing a casual lack of concern

Meaning (Hindi) – चिंतामुक्त

Synonyms – breezy, jaunty

Antonyms – anxious, nervous

Example – From her mother, she inherited a tall figure and long, shiny hair along with the insouciant way with fashion that made her mother also a famous clotheshorse.

उदाहरण – अपनी माता से उन्हें लम्बा कद और चमकीले बालों के साथ ही फ़ैशन के मामले में बेफ़िक्र रुख़ भी विरासत में मिला, जिसने उनकी मां को भी एक जानी-मानी फैशनपरस्त बना दिया था।

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