Challenging Words from the Article The Hindu- 28-07-2018

Challenging Words from the Article The Hindu- 28-07-2018

1.  Word: Evolve (विकसित करना)

Pronunciation: ih-volv/ईवाल्व
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: develop gradually.
Synonyms: emerge, orignate
Antonyms: halt, dwindle
Use in a Sentence: Melodies tend to evolve out of deep grooves.

2.  Word: Tactics (युक्तियाँ)

Pronunciation: tak-tiks/टैक्टिक्स
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: an action or strategy carefully planned to achieve a specific end.
Synonyms: plan, scheme
Antonyms: accident, chance
Use in a Sentence: They planned the tactics for the next day's battle.

3.  Word: Obstreperous (उपद्रवी)

Pronunciation: uh b-strep-er-uh s/अब्स्ट्रेपरस
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: noisy and difficult to control.
Synonyms: disorderly, rowdy
Antonyms: obedient, quiet
Use in a Sentence: I have no intention of being uncomfortable and obstreperous.

4.  Word: Curb (नियंत्रण करना)

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Pronunciation: kurb/कर्ब
Meaning: a check or restraint on something.
Synonyms: inhibit, hinder
Antonyms: encourage, support
Use in a Sentence: We are trying to keep a curb on their activities.

5.  Word: Rapprochement (घनिष्ठता)

Pronunciation: rap-rohsh-mahn/रैप्रोश्मान
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: (especially in international affairs) an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.
Synonyms: reconciliation, harmony
Antonyms: disagreement, wrangle
Use in a Sentence: There are signs of a rapprochement between the two countries.

6.  Word: Imperative (आज्ञार्थक,जरूरी)

Pronunciation: im-per-uh-tiv/इम्पेरटिव
Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun
Meaning:
         a. of vital importance; crucial. [Adjective]

         b. giving an authoritative command; peremptory. [Adjective]

         c. an essential or urgent thing. [Noun]

Synonyms: necessary, obligatory, requisite
Antonyms: nonessential, insignificant, needless
Use in a Sentence: In an organization, a prompt reply is imperative.

7.  Word: Maverick (पर्यटक)

Pronunciation: mav-er-ik/मैव्रिक
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: an unorthodox or independent-minded person.
Synonyms: dissident, eccentric
Antonyms: perfectionist, conventional
Use in a Sentence: He was too much of a maverick ever to hold high office.

8.  Word: Bleak (शीतल)

Pronunciation: bleek/ब्लीक
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning:
a. (of a building or room) charmless and inhospitable; dreary.
b. (of the weather) cold and miserable.
Synonyms: gloomy, cheerless
Antonyms: encouraging, comforting
Use in a Sentence: That was a bleak and dismal place.

9.  Word: Vitriolic (सख़्त)

Pronunciation: vi-tree-ol-ik/विट्रीआलिक
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: filled with bitter criticism or malice.
Synonyms: acrimonious, virulent
Antonyms: pleasant, courteous
Use in a Sentence: There was a vicious and vitriolic attack on him two weeks ago.

10.   Word: Oust (बेदखल करना)

Pronunciation: oust/आउस्ट
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place.
Synonyms: dismiss, banish, depose
Antonyms: appoint, promote, elevate
Use in a Sentence: The party needs around 200 votes to oust the government and postpone elections.