Important Words from the Article The Hindu 10.10.2018

#Important Words from the Article The Hindu 10.10.2018

Facts of Constitution of India


1.  *Word: Abstruse (अव्यक्त)*

Pronunciation: ab-stroos/ऐब्स्ट्रूस

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: difficult to understand; obscure.

Synonyms: obscure, perplexing

Antonyms: clear, obvious

Use in a Sentence: Chess playing is a game of such abstruse and dazzling complexity.

2.  *Word: Lapse (रद्द हो जाना)*

Pronunciation: laps/लैप्स

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Meaning:

        a) a brief or temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgement.

        b) an interval or passage of time.

        c) pass gradually into (an inferior state or Mcondition).

        d) (of a right, privilege, or agreement) become invalid because it is not used, claimed, or renewed; expire.

Synonyms: decline, regresses

Antonyms: improvements, renews

Use in a Sentence: The booking will automatically lapse unless you confirm it.

3.  *Word: Propriety (शिष्टाचार)*

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: the condition of being right, appropriate, or fitting.

Pronunciation: pruh-prahy-i-tee/प्रप्राइइटी

Synonyms: etiquette, decorum, aptness

Antonyms: improperness, inaptness, misconduct

Use in a Sentence: My sister is careful always to act with propriety.

4.  *Word: Recuse (पीछे हट जाना)*

Pronunciation: ri-kyooz/रि-क्यूज़

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning:

        a) challenge (a judge or juror) as unqualified to perform legal duties because of a potential conflict of interest or lack of impartiality.

        b) (of a judge) excuse oneself from a case because of a potential conflict of interest or lack of impartiality.

Synonyms: withdraw, disqualify to act, reject

Antonyms: approbate, qualify, accept

Use in a Sentence: The last two days of measures had been taken up with defense notions to recuse.

5.  *Word: Stoked (उकसाना)*

Pronunciation: stohkt/स्टोकड

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning:

        a) excited or euphoric.

Synonyms: thrilled, ablaze

Antonyms: dimmed, gloomy

Use in a Sentence: Rising oil prices stoked inflation.

6.  *Word: Step Down (छोड़ देना)*

Pronunciation: step-doun/स्टेप डाउन

Part of Speech: Phrasal verb of Step

Meaning:

        a)withdraw or resign from an important position or office.

Synonyms: quit, retire, abdicate

Antonyms: intensify, took over

Use in a Sentence: The man was forced to step down from his post.

7.  *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.

8.  *Word: Glaring (भड़कीला, अतिस्पष्ट)*

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning:

       a. giving out or reflecting a strong or dazzling light.

       b. staring fiercely or fixedly.

Pronunciation: glair-ing/ग्लेरिंग

Synonyms: flagrant, obvious

Antonyms: dim, obscure

Use in a Sentence: The report contained some glaring errors.

9.  *Word: Turmoil (खलबली)*

Pronunciation: tur-moil/टर्मॉइल

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.   

Synonyms: disorder, clutter, chaos, mess

Antonyms: calm, peace, structure

Use in a Sentence: His mind was in a state of constant turmoil.

10.  *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.

11.  *Word: Overstate (अत्युक्ति करना)*

Pronunciation: oh-ver-steyt/ओवर्स्टैट

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning:

        a) state too strongly; exaggerate.

Synonyms: overemphasize, magnify

Antonyms: downplay, belittle

Use in a Sentence: We shouldn't overstate our past achievements.

12. Word: Kick the can down the road

Part of Speech: Phrase of kick

Meaning:

        a) put off confronting a difficult issue or making an important decision, typically on a continuing basis.

        b) to avoid or delay dealing with a problem

Sy

nonyms: challenging, exasperating

Antonyms: do exercise, do one`s duty

Use in a Sentence: I don't think we should kick the can down the roadand let our grandkids solve that problem.