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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 : Theresa May’s underwhelming visit
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Meaning of the words highlighted in the article
1. Reviving (verb) (पुनर्जीवित) – restore to life or consciousness
Synonyms – arouse, restore
Antonyms – dissuade, destroy
Ex: The new battery will revive the lifeless vehicle.
2. Emphasised (verb) (पर जोर दिया)– give special importance or value to (something) in speaking or writing
Synonyms – indicate, charge
Antonyms – deny, ignore
Ex: During the lecture, the teacher tried to emphasize the key formulas used to calculate atomic mass.
3. Devoid (adjective) (रहित)– entirely lacking or free from
Synonyms – vacant, deficient
Antonyms – full, filled
Ex: If I spend my last few dollars, my wallet will be devoid of cash.
4. Substantial (adjective) (ठोस)– concerning the essentials of something
Synonyms – significant, durable
Antonyms – broken, minor
Ex: There was substantial improvement in his health.
5. Trajectory (noun) (प्रक्षेपवक्र) – the path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces
Synonyms – direction, movement
Ex: The missile’s trajectory shows it is headed for the continental United States.
6. Strictures (noun) (निंदा)– a restriction on a person or activity
Synonyms – blame, rebuke
Ex: The military was called in to help enforce the curfew stricture ordered by the governor.
7. Immigration (noun) (आप्रवासन) – the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
Synonyms – migration, travel
Antonyms – entrance
Ex: It must be difficult for immigrants to find work here if they don’t speak the language.
8. Crackdown (noun) (कारवाई की मांग) – a series of severe measures to restrict undesirable or illegal people or behaviour
Synonyms – strike, end
Antonyms – beginning, start
Ex: A crackdown on car crime.
9. Oblivious (adjective) (भुलक्कड़) – not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one
Synonyms – blundering, deaf
Antonyms – attentive, sensitive
Ex: The huge dog closed its eyes and appeared oblivious to the crawling baby.
10. Elitist (noun) (संभ्रांतवादी) – someone who believes in rule by an elite group
Synonyms – highbrow, stiff
Ex: During the Olympics, our country will be represented by a squad of elite professional basketball players.
Word of the Day
Orthodox
Meaning (English) – following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs of a religion, philosophy, or practice
Meaning (Hindi) – रूढ़िवादी
Synonyms – proper, devout
Antonyms – untraditional, unconventional
Example – The doctor’s treatment for Rama’s cold was entirely orthodox, medicine, plenty of liquids and lots of rest.
उदाहरण – रमा के ज़ुकाम के लिए डॉक्टर ने जो उपचार बताया वह पूर्णरूप से परंपरागत था – दवा के साथ ख़ूब सारे तरल पदार्थ और ढेर सारा आराम।
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