Important Words from the Article The Hindu 29-09-2018 || Easy method to improve vocabulary

Important Words from the Article The Hindu 29-09-2018 || Easy method to improve vocabulary

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1. *Word of the day: Permeate (व्याप्त होना)*

Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: spread throughout (something); pervade.
Pronunciation: pur-mee-eyt/पर्मीऐट
Synonyms: saturate, diffuse
Antonyms: drain, take out
Use in a Sentence: Functional relationships permeate every part of science.

2. *Word: Onus (दायित्व)*

Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: something that is one's duty or responsibility.
Pronunciation: oh-nuh s/ओनस
Synonyms: responsibility, liability, obligation
Antonyms: help, irresponsibility, impassiveness
Use in a Sentence: The onus is on employers of the company to follow all the safety laws.

3. *Word: Apex (शिखर)*

Pronunciation: ey-peks/ऐपेक्स
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning:
a. the top or highest part of something, especially one forming a point.
        b. the highest point of achievement; a climax.

Synonyms: peak, acme
Antonyms: nadir, bottom
Use in a Sentence: The man was at the apex of his career.

4. *Word: Expedite (शीघ्रता करना)*

Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
Pronunciation: एक्स्पिडाइट
Synonyms: hasten, quicken, accelerate
Antonyms: halt, hinder, impede
Use in a Sentence: I tried to help my brother expedite his plans.

5. *Word: Fraught (व्याकुल)*

Part of Speech: Adjective
Pronunciation: frawt/फ्रॉट
Meaning: causing or affected by anxiety or stress.
Synonyms: anxious, diligent
Antonyms: devoid, calm
Use in a Sentence: Their marriage has been fraught with difficulties.

6. *Word: Abate (कम करना)*

Pronunciation: uh-beyt/अबैट
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: (of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread.
Synonyms: diminish, subside
Antonyms: intensify, enlarge
Use in a Sentence: The storm began to abate slightly.

7. *Word: Frenzied (उन्मुक्त)*

Pronunciation: fren-zeed/फ्रेन्ज़ीड
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: wildly excited or uncontrolled.
Synonyms: furious, violent, insane
Antonyms: calm, peaceful, tranquil
Use in a Sentence: The man was hit to death in a frenzied attack.

8. *Word: Quietus (निर्वाण)*

Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning:
a. a finishing stroke; anything that effectually ends or settles
        b. something that has a calming or soothing effect.

Pronunciation: kwahy-ee-tuh s/क्वाइईटस
Synonyms: decease, end, annihilation
Antonyms: advent, initiation
Use in a Sentence: After a quietus of twenty years, she returned.

9. *Word: Adduce (प्रस्तुत करना)*

Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: cite as evidence.
Pronunciation: uh-doos/अडूस
Synonyms: allege, prove
Antonyms: hide, eliminate
Use in a Sentence: You must adduce a lot of examples to support your argument.

10. *Word: Brush Aside (नज़रअंदाज़ करना)*

Part of Speech: Phrasal Verb
Meaning: to refuse to accept that something is important or true
Pronunciation:  ब्रश असाइड
Synonyms: disregard, reject
Antonyms: taken into account, overview
Use in a Sentence: He brushed aside my objections to his plan.

11. *Word: Fanatical (कट्टर)*

Part of Speech: fuh-nat-i-kuhl/फनैटिकल
Meaning:
a. filled with excessive and single-minded zeal.
b. obsessively concerned with something.
Pronunciation:
Synonyms: zealous, extremist, enthusiastic
Antonyms: impartial, lacking interest
Use in a Sentence: The man is fanatical about healthy eating.

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