A Unique way to learn Vocab: Rising dollar, falling rupee

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Meaning of the words highlighted in the article

1. Prospect (noun) (आशा) – the possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring

Synonyms – anticipation, proposal

Antonyms – hopelessness, impossibility

Ex: During the meeting, the scholarship committee will work to select the best prospect among the applicants for the award.

2. Streak (noun) (लकीर)– an element of a specified kind in someone’s character

Synonyms – hint, slash

Antonyms – lot

Ex: When guys streak around campus.

3. Benchmark (noun) (बेंचमार्क)– a standard or point of reference against which things may be compared

Synonyms – gauge, standard

Antonyms – guess

Ex: The pay settlement will set a benchmark for other employers and workers.

4. Anticipation (noun) (प्रत्याशा)– the action of anticipating something; expectation or prediction

Synonyms – impatience, prospect

Antonyms – ignorance, doubt

Ex: As the children waited for Santa’s arrival, their anticipation was obvious and loud.

5. Slumped (verb) (मंदी) – sit, lean, or fall heavily and limply

Synonyms – collapse, tumble

Antonyms – build, increase

Ex: The man slumped to the floor.

6. Exacerbated (verb) (विकट)– make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse

Synonyms – worsen, increase

Antonyms – calm, delight

Ex: If you do not take your medicine, you condition will exacerbate, and you will feel worse.

7. Denomination (noun) (मज़हब) – a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church

Synonyms – faith, group

Antonyms – disbelief, atheism

Ex: He viewed his denomination as coming under the same.

8. Surge (noun) (महोर्मि) – a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the tide

Synonyms – deluge, growth

Antonyms – decline, decrease

Ex: Cricket fans surged into the stadium.

9. Appetite (noun) (क्षुधा) – a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food

Synonyms – craving, passion

Antonyms – aversion, disgust

Ex: He has a healthy appetite.

10. Robust (adjective) (मजबूत) – (of an object) sturdy in construction

Synonyms – husky, hefty

Antonyms – fragile, flabby

Ex: In order to be a fireman, one needs to be robust because fighting fires is a very difficult job.

Word of the Day

Ingratiating

Meaning (English) – intended to gain approval or favour; sycophantic

Meaning (Hindi) – प्रवाहशील

Synonyms – flattering, serving

Antonyms – deterring, repellent

Example – Her teeth were crooked, but there was something ingratiating about that smile.

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