English Vocabulary (Meaning-Usage) Reference- “The Hindu”

February 2, 2017    

English Vocabulary (Meaning-Usage) Reference- “The Hindu” Set-1:
Dear Readers, list of important English Vocabulary words, and its meaning with example sentence were given here. Candidates those who are preparing for banking and all competitive exams can use this.


Daily Vocabulary Words – 02.02.2017
1). Derelict
Meaning: Unsafe, dangerous, hazardous, perilous, insecure
Definition: in a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect
Usage: A derelict Georgian mansion
2). Fascinating
Meaning: Engrossing, captivating, absorbing, interesting, enchanting, beguiling, enthralling, riveting
Definition: extremely interesting
Usage:  A fascinating book
3). Invoked
Meaning: Pray to, call on, appeal to, plead with, Supplicate, solicit
Definition: call on (a deity or spirit) in prayer, as a witness, or for inspiration
Usage: the antiquated defence of insanity is rarely invoked in England
4). Gadfly
Meaning: as a horsefly, botfly, or warble fly
Definition: a person who annoys others especially with constant criticism
Usage: loud sports commentator who was a tactless gadfly during post-game interviews with the losing team
5). Dissent
Meaning: Disagreement, lack of agreement, difference of opinion, argument, dispute
Definition: the holding or expression of opinions at variance with those commonly or officially held.
Usage: there was no dissent from this view
6). Relevance
Meaning: applicability, application, appositeness, bearing, concernment, germaneness, materiality, pertinence, pertinency, relevancy
Definition: the quality or state of being closely connected or appropriate.
Usage: This film has contemporary relevance
7). Critique
Meaning: Analysis, evaluation, assessment, appraisal, review
Definition: a detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory
Usage: A critique of Marxist historicism
8). Gestures
Meaning: Signal, signaling, sign, signing, motion, wave, ondication
Definition: a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning.
Usage: he threw out both hands in a gesture of surrender
9). Audacity
Meaning: Boldness, daring, bravery, courage, pluck, insolence
Definition: a willingness to take bold risks.
Usage:  he whistled at the sheer audacity of the plan
10). Exemplify
Meaning: typify, epitomize, symbolize, be a typical example of
Definition: illustrate or clarify by giving an example.
Usage: he exemplified his point with an anecdote


 

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