Challenging Words from the Article The Hindu

Challenging Words from the Article The Hindu

1.  Word of the day: Confrontational (झगड़ालू)

Pronunciation:kon-fruh n-tey-shuh-nl/कान्फ्रन्टैशनल
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: tending to deal with situations in an aggressive way; hostile or argumentative.
Synonyms: defiant, belligerent
Antonyms: peaceful, friendly
Use in a Sentence: His confrontational speech has destroyed any possibilities of a peace settlement.
2.  Word: Manoeuvre (पैंतरेबाज़ी करना)

Pronunciation: muh-noo-ver/मनूवर
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Meaning:
        a. move skilfully or carefully.

        b. carefully guide or manipulate (someone or something) in order to achieve an end.

Synonyms: artifice, manipulate
Antonyms: innocence, sincerity
Use in a Sentence: His resignation from the competition was a tactical manoeuvre.
3.  Word: Ratification (निश्चय करना)

Pronunciation: rat-uh-fi-key-shuh n/ रैटफकैशन
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement, making it officially valid.
Synonyms: confirmation, approval
Antonyms: opposition, refusal
Use in a Sentence: The settlement is subject to ratification by the Legislature.
4.  Word: Abeyance (विलंब)

Pronunciation: uh-bey-uh ns/अबैअन्स
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: a state of temporary disuse or suspension.
Synonyms: delay, interruption
Antonyms: revival, continuation
Use in a Sentence: This practice has fallen into abeyance now.
5.  Word: Recrimination (आरोप)

Pronunciation: ri-krim-uh-ney-shuh n/ रिक्रिमिनैशन
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: an accusation in response to one from someone else.
Synonyms: blame, charge
Antonyms: apology, defense
Use in a Sentence: He submitted a letter of resignation free of recrimination or any contention.
6.  Phrase: Lay Down (निर्धारित करना/ अर्पित करना)

Part of Speech: Phrasal Verb
Meaning: To specify/ To store for the future.
Synonyms: establish, prescribe, impose
Antonyms: erode, avoid, negate
Use in a Sentence: The manager laid down the standards that he wanted the organization run by.
7.  Word: Concrete (ठोस)

Pronunciation: kon-kreet/कन्क्रीट
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Meaning:
        a. existing in a material or physical form; not abstract. [Noun]
        b. form (something) into a mass; solidify. [Verb]

Synonyms: solid, tangible, substantial
Antonyms: ideal, flexible
Use in a Sentence: The terminal was constructed of bolstered concrete.
8.  *Word: Cold reception (अनादर)*

Part of Speech: Idiom
Meaning: Half-hearted welcome
Synonyms: disesteem, inhospitality
Antonyms: respect, honor
Use in a Sentence: She got a cold reception when she went to see her old friend.
9.  Word: Sovereignty (सत्ता)

Pronunciation:sov-rin-tee/साव्रिन्टी
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning:
        a. supreme power or authority.

        b. the authority of a state to govern itself or another state.

        c. a self-governing state.

Synonyms: freedom, democracy
Antonyms: retention, belief
Use in a Sentence: The people embrace their independence and sovereignty.

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