Vocab Express- 502

Vocab Express- 502

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To enhance your vocabulary here are 5 new words. Use these words to improve Written and Spoken English skills. In case you have missed out on our previous Vocab Express, we would strongly advise you to read it.

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(i) Reverent (Adj.): feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.

Pronunciation: रेवरन्ट

Hindi Translations: नम्र, भक्तियुक्त, विनीत, श्रद्धापूर्ण, श्रद्धालु, सुशील, सम्मान सूचक

Synonyms:  Devout, Respectful, Godly, Worshipful, Pious, Religious, Reverential, Holy, Solemn, Devoted, Dutiful, Deferential

Antonyms: Disrespectful, Irreverent, Blasphemous, Profane, Impious, Sinful, Unhallowed, Sacrilegious, Flippant, Heretical, Impolite, Irreligious

Usage: He became reverent in a moment.

Meaning: वह एक पल में नम्र बन गया।

(ii) Conjointly (Adv.): in conjunction with; combined.

Pronunciation: कन्जॉइन्ट्ली

Hindi Translations: संयुक्त रूप से, एकसाथ, मिलकर, संयुक्तरूपेण

Synonyms:  Jointly, Collectively, Mutually, Together, Corporately, Conjunctly, Communally, Connectedly, Associated, Commonly, Besides

Antonyms: Contrastingly, Independently, Singly, Unaided, Apart, Individually, Separately, Unassisted, Single-Handed, Single-Handedly, Solely

Usage: Each planet always acts conjointly with the zodiacal sign in which it is found.

Meaning: प्रत्येक ग्रह हमेशा राशि चक्र के साथ संयोग से कार्य करता है जिसमें वह पाया जाता है।

(iii) Staid (Adj.): characterized by dignity and propriety.

Pronunciation: स्टेड / स्टैड

Hindi Translations: अचल, उबाऊ, गंभीर, शांत, शान्त, संतुलित, सौम्य, स्थिर, शांतमना

Synonyms:  Sedate, Sober, Serious, Solemn, Demure, Grave, Calm, Composed, Steady, Earnest, Decorous, Cool

Antonyms: Frivolous, Funny, Playful, Goofy, Frolicsome, Capricious, Adventurous, Blue, Sportive, Willing, Exciting

Usage: He had grown staid and dull.

Meaning: वह शांत और सुस्त हो गया था।

(iv) Bereave (V.): be deprived of a loved one through a profound absence, especially due to the loved one's death.

Pronunciation: बरीव / बिरीव

Hindi Translations: से वंचित करना, असहाय छोड़ देना, छीन लेना, ले लेना, वंचित करना, शोकसंतप्त होना, शोकाकुल होना, वियुक्त करना

Synonyms:  Leave, Divest, Rob, Deprive, Dispossess, Oust, Strip, Leave Behind, Disinherit, Lose, Leave Alone, Deprive Of

Antonyms: Blanket, Drown, Give, Cover, Hold, Keep

Usage: We sympathized with the bereaved family.

Meaning: हमने शोकग्रस्त परिवार के साथ सहानुभूति व्यक्त की।

(v) Bulwark (N.): a defensive wall.

Pronunciation: बुल्वर्क

Hindi Translations: कोट, चारदीवारी, तरंगरोध, परकोटा, प्राकार, बचाव, बांध, रक्षण-साधन, शहर-पनाह, अड़वाल

Synonyms:  Dike, Rampart, Wall, Barrier, Safeguard, Fortification, Guard, Protection, Defense

Citadel, Screen, Breakwater

Antonyms: Fragility, Weak Point, Weakness, Deficiency, Inadequacy, Blemish, Vulnerability, Injury,

Debility, Defect

Usage: Law is the bulwark of society.

Meaning: कानून समाज का रक्षण-साधन है।

Try a quick exercise on Antonyms and Synonyms to get simple problems to ensure that you have mastered these concepts.

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OT Team