Important Words from the Article The Hindu 04-10-2018 - Target judiciary

Important Words from the Article The Hindu 04-10-2018

1.  *Word: Construe (समझाना)*

Pronunciation: kuh n-stroo/कन्स्ट्रू
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning:
a. interpret (a word or action) in a particular way.
        b. analyse the syntax of (a text, sentence, or word).

Synonyms: interpret, understand
Antonyms: befuddle, complicate
Use in a Sentence: He may construe the approach as a hostile act.
2.  *Word: Murky (फीका)*

Pronunciation: mur-kee/मर्की
Part of Speech:
Meaning:
a. dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist.
        b. obscure or morally questionable.

Synonyms: dubious, suspicious, secret
Antonyms: luminous, glowing
Use in a Sentence: The man gazed into the murky depths of the water.

3.  *Word: Discordant (विपरीत)*

Pronunciation: dis-kawr-dnt/डिस्कॉर्डन्ट
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning:
a. disagreeing or incongruous.
        b. (of sounds) harsh and jarring because of a lack of harmony.

Synonyms: inharmonious, contradictory
Antonyms: agreeable, pacifist
Use in a Sentence: The two experiments gave us discordant results.
4.  *Word: Crony (घनिष्ठ मित्र)*

Pronunciation: kroh-nee/क्रोनी
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: a close friend or companion.
Synonyms: buddy, associate
Antonyms: challenger, opponent
Use in a Sentence: The man was playing games with his cronies.
5.  *Word: Taint (अपमान)*

Pronunciation: teynt/टैन्ट
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Meaning:
        a. a trace of a bad or undesirable substance or quality. [oun]

        b. contaminate or pollute (something). [Verb]

Synonyms: tarnish, defile
Antonyms: purify, improve
Use in a Sentence: The inquiry cleared him of any taint of mistrust/dishonesty.
6.  *Word: Retraction (त्याग)*

Pronunciation: ri-trak-shuh n/रीट्रैक्शन
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning:
a. the action of drawing something back or back in.
        b. a withdrawal of a statement, accusation, or undertaking.

Synonyms: revocation, withdrawal
Antonyms: confirmation, declaration
Use in a Sentence: The newspaper printed a retraction for their previous error.
7.  *Word: Ally (मित्रपक्ष)*

Pronunciation: uh-lahy/ऐली
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Meaning:
a. a state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose. [Noun]
        b. combine or unite a resource or commodity with (another) for mutual benefit. [Verb]

Synonyms: collaborator, associate
Antonyms:
Use in a Sentence: She had found an ally in her old teacher.
8.  *Word: Probe (जांच करना)*

Pronunciation: prohb/प्रोब
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Meaning:
a. a thorough investigation into a crime or other matter. [Noun]
        b. explore or examine (something), especially with the hands or an instrument. [Verb]

Synonyms: scrutinize, inquiry
Antonyms: glimpse, absurd
Use in a Sentence: I don't want to probe too deeply into your personal affairs.
9. *Word: Drive a hard bargain (लाबदायक समझौते पर दृढ रहना)*

Part of Speech: Phrase of Bargain
Meaning:
a. be uncompromising in making a deal.
        b. to expect a lot in exchange for what you pay or do

Synonyms: negotiable, bargain
Antonyms: cost an arm and a leg (extremely expensive)
Use in a Sentence: Don't drive a hard bargain over such a little thing.
10. *Word: Mantle (ढकना/दायित्व)*

Pronunciation: man-tl/मैन्टल
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Meaning:
a. an important role or responsibility that passes from one person to another. [Noun]
        b. cloak or envelop. [Verb]

Synonyms: onus, job, conceal, hide
Antonyms: give insight, make public
Use in a Sentence: He has been asked to take on the mantle of managing director in the new office.

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