Important Words from the Article The Hindu 05-11-2018

#Important Words from the Article The Hindu 05-11-2018

Important Words from the Article The Hindu 05-11-2018

1. Word: Reluctance (अनिच्छा)

Part of Speech: Noun
Pronunciation: ri-luhk-tuh ns/रीलक्टन्स
Meaning: unwillingness or disinclination to do something.
Synonyms: unwillingness, hesitation, dislike
Antonyms: alacrity, enthusiasm
Use in a Sentence: Her reluctance to answer my queries made me doubtful.

2. Word: Substantive (वास्तविक)

Pronunciation: suhb-stuh n-tiv/सब्स्टन्टिव
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning:
a. having a firm basis in reality and so important, meaningful, or considerable.
b. having a separate and independent existence.

Synonyms: tangible, significant, essential
Antonyms: meaningless, inessential
Use in a Sentence: The report concluded that no substantive changes were necessary.

3. Word: Incessant (निरंतर)

Pronunciation: in-ses-uh nt/इन्सेसन्ट
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: (of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.
Synonyms: ceaseless, constant,
Antonyms: discontinuous, periodical
Use in a Sentence: We have had incessant snowfall since yesterday afternoon.

4. Word: Speculative (अव्यवहार्य)

Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning:
a. engaged in, expressing, or based on conjecture rather than knowledge.

b. (of an investment) involving a high risk of loss.

Pronunciation: spek-yuh-ley-tiv/स्पेक्यलेटिव
Synonyms: risky, uncertain, tentative
Antonyms: definite, certain, proven
Use in a Sentence: She had a speculative glow in her eyes.

5. Word: Assuage (कम करना/सन्तोष देना)

Pronunciation: uh-sweyzh/अस्वैज
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning:
a. make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.

b. satisfy (an appetite or desire).

Synonyms: soothe, alleviate
Antonyms: exacerbate, provoke
Use in a Sentence: The government has tried to assuage the public's fears.

6. Word: Unprecedented (बेमिसाल)

Pronunciation: uhn-pres-i-den-tid/अन्प्रेसिडेन्टिड
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: never done or known before.
Synonyms: remarkable, extraordinary, unusual
Antonyms: familiar, ordinary, usual
Use in a Sentence: In the city, crime has increased on an unprecedented scale.

7. Word: Mitigate (शांत करना)

Pronunciation: mit-i-geyt/मिटिगेट
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning:
a. make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful.

b. lessen the gravity of (an offence or mistake).

Synonyms: alleviate, ease, relieve, diminish
Antonyms: aggravate, incite, intensify
Use in a Sentence: Governments should endeavour to mitigate anxiety.

8. Word: Entwine (घनिष्ठता से जुड़ा होना)

Pronunciation: en-twahyn/एन्ट्वाइन
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning:
a. wind or twist together; interweave.
Synonyms: wreathe, entangle, encircle
Antonyms: straighten, disentangle
Use in a Sentence: The plant will entwine round the stick as it grows.

9. Word: Win-Win (फायदे का सौदा)

Pronunciation: win-win/
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning:
a. of or denoting a situation in which each party benefits in some way.
b. advantageous to both sides, as in a negotiation

Synonyms: Useful,fruitful, productive
Antonyms: bad for, hollow victory
Use in a Sentence: The agreement is a win-win for everyone.

10. Word: Respite (विलम्ब करना)

Pronunciation: res-pit/रेस्पिट
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Meaning:
a. a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant. [Noun]

b. postpone (a sentence, obligation, etc.). [Verb]

Synonyms: break, pause, delay
Antonyms: conclude, continuation, awake
Use in a Sentence: We worked for hours without any respite.

11. Word: Deter (डरा कर रोकना)

Pronunciation: डिटर
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: discourage (someone) from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.
Synonyms: hinder, impede, inhibit, restraint
Antonyms: encourage, support, instigate
Use in a Sentence: The fear of failure must for the day,

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