Dear Aspirants,
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) Nod (N.): an act of nodding the head.
Pronunciation: नाड
Hindi Translations: सिर का इशारा, आज्ञा, ऊंघ, झपकी, सम्मति हुक्म, सिर का हिलाना, सहमति प्रकट करना
Synonyms: Signal, Bow, Sign, Nap, Doze, Wave, Consent, Assent, Sleep, Yes, Motion, Curtsy, Gesture, Permission, Greeting
Antonyms: Disagreement, Dissent, Ban, Dissension, Antagonism, Opposition, Dislike, Difference, Discord, Discrepancy, Division, Conflict, Disparity, Dispute, Dissidence, Divergence, Argument
Usage: A single nod implies an affirmation.
Meaning: सिर का हिलाना भी एक समर्थन का तात्पर्य है।
(ii) Hatred (N.): intense dislike or ill will.
Pronunciation: हेट्रिड / हैट्रड
Hindi Translations: नफ़रत, बैरभाव, अप्रीति, अरुचि, घृणा, द्वेष, नफरत, बैर, विरोध, द्वे
Synonyms: Hate, Animosity, Antipathy, Hostility, Antagonism, Malice, Dislike, Loathing, Abhorrence, Aversion, Detestation, Enmity, Repugnance, Disgust, Malevolence
Antonyms: Desire, Kindness, Benevolence, Sympathy, Liking, Feeling, Strong Liking, Fondness, Dislike, Charity, Dislike, Admiration, Compassion, Friendship, Loving, Adoration, Disregard, Affection
Usage: He looked at me with hatred.
Meaning: उसने मुझे घृणा से देखा।
(iii) Chore (N.): a routine task, especially a household one.
Pronunciation: चॉर / चोर
Hindi Translations: काम, काम-काज, उबाऊ काम, दैनिक काम, रोज़ाना-काम, घर का काम
Synonyms: Task, Job, Work, Duty, Assignment, Responsibility, Stint, Charge, Mission, Errand, Labor, Place, Grind, Drudgery, Commission
Antonyms: Delight, Party, Work, Enjoyment, Diversion, Avocation, Joy, Merrymaking, Light-Heartedness, Pleasure, Entertainment, Fascination, Divertissement, Festivity, Activity, Jollity
Usage: Shopping's a real chore for me.
Meaning: खरीदारी मेरे लिए असली उबाऊ काम है।
(iv) Frenzy (N.): a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior.
Pronunciation: फ्रेन्ज़ी
Hindi Translations: आवेश, उन्माद, उम्मीद, पागलपन, बावलापन, सनक
Synonyms: Rage, Fury, Turmoil, Insanity, Delirium, Hysteria, Mania, Madness, Craze, Violence, Disorder, Commotion, Furor, Tumult, Enthusiasm
Antonyms: Peace, Calmness, Peacefulness, Calm, Tranquillity, Stillness, Harmony, Order, Saneness, Phlegm, Repose, Quietness, Quiescence, Coolness, Pax
Usage: The idea of it drives insurance men into a frenzy.
Meaning: इसका विचार बिमा प्रतिनिधि को आवेश में लाता है।
(v) Paroxysm (N.): a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity.
Pronunciation: पैरक्सिज़म
Hindi Translations: आक्रमण, आवेग, ऐंठन, झोंक, दौरा, हमला, मरोड़
Synonyms: Fit, Spasm, Outburst, Convulsion, Rage, Seizure, Outbreak, Attack, Passion, Frenzy, Explosion, Throe, Eruption, Spell, Excitement
Antonyms: Calm, Pause, Peacefulness, Cyclone, Calmness, Egress, Exodus, Lull, Respite
Usage: He exploded in a paroxysm of rage.
Meaning: क्रोध के आवेग में वह गुस्सा उतारने लगे।
Try a quick exercise on Antonyms and Synonyms to get simple problems to ensure that you have mastered these concepts.
Hope this was helpful.
All the best!!!
OT Team