Important Words from the Article THE HINDU News Paper

1. Word: Stint (कम देना)

Pronunciation: stint/स्टिन्ट

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Meaning:

a. supply a very ungenerous or inadequate amount of (something). [Verb]

b. limitation of supply or effort. [Noun]

Synonyms: skimp, scant

Antonyms: exuberant, generous

Use in a Sentence: They didn't stint on food and drink at their wedding.

2. Word: Retaliation (प्रति-हिंसा)

Pronunciation: ri-tal-ee-ey-shuh n/रीटैलीऐशन

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning:

a. the action of returning a military attack; counter-attack.

b. the action of harming someone because they have harmed oneself; revenge.

Synonyms: revenge, punishment

Antonyms: mercy, forgiveness

Use in a Sentence: The armed forces were on high alert to guard against any retaliation.

3. Word: Keynote (कोई मुख्य सिद्धान्त या विचार)

Pronunciation: kee-noht/कीनोट

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning:

a. a prevailing tone or central theme.

Synonyms: theme, salient point, point, gist, substance

Antonyms: subtopic, soporific, end

Use in a Sentence: The man is scheduled to deliver the keynoteaddress at an awards ceremony.

4. Word: Impunity (दण्ड से मुक्ति)

Pronunciation: इम्प्यूनिटी

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: Exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.

Synonyms: Exemption, Rescue, Salvation

Antonyms: Custody, Committal, Bonding

Use in a Sentence: I am surprised by the fact the man who kidnapped his wife was allowed to walk away with impunity!

5. Word: Acrimonious (कटुतापूर्ण)

Pronunciation: ak-ruh-moh-nee-uh s/ऐक्रमोनीअस

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning:

a. (typically of speech or discussion) angry and bitter

Synonyms: bitter, caustic, sarcastic, harsh

Antonyms: kind, agreeable, peaceable, pleasant

Use in a Sentence: BCCI marked a closure to Anil Kumble's acrimoniousepisode by clearing the dues.

6. Word: Expediency (मुनाफ़ा)

Pronunciation: ik-spee-dee-yan-see/इक्स्पीडीअन्सी

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning:

a. doing what is convenient or profitable rather than what is morally right.

Synonyms: suitable , benefit, convenience

Antonyms: altruism, inexpediency, unsuitable

Use in a Sentence: -It seems political expediency, rather than absolute economic need, will determine who gains from the conflict.

7. Word: Outrageously (खराब ढंग से)

Pronunciation: out-rey-juh s-lee/आउट्रैजस्ली

Part of Speech: Adverb

Meaning:

a. in a shockingly bad or excessive way.

b. in a very bold and slightly shocking way.

Synonyms: shamefully, awfully, extravagantly

Antonyms: acceptably, normally, calmly, in tact

Use in a Sentence: The man behaved outrageously in the party.

8. Word: Repercussions (प्रतिक्रिया)

Pronunciation: ree-per-kuhsh-uh n/रीप्रकशन

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning:

a. an unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.

b. the recoil of something after impact.

Synonyms: effect, outcome, by-product

Antonyms: causes

Use in Sentence: There were serious repercussions on his career.

9. Word: Deplorable (निंदनीय)

Pronunciation: dih-plawr-uh-buh l/डिप्लोरबल

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning:

a. deserving strong condemnation; completely unacceptable.

b. shockingly bad in quality.

Synonyms: disgraceful, shameful, dishonourable, disreputable, discreditable

Antonyms: admirable, happy, pleasing

Use in a Sentence: The remark showed a deplorable lack of taste.

10. Word: Hound (व्याकुल करना)

Pronunciation: hound/हाउंड

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning:

a. harass, persecute, or pursue relentlessly.

Synonyms: bother, trouble, annoy, badger

Antonyms: support, soothe, appease, alleviate

Use in a Sentence: The police have promised to hound down those responsible for the explosion.

11. Word: Vandalise (तहस नहस करना)

Pronunciation: van-dl-ahyz/

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning:

a. deliberately destroy or damage (public or private property).

Synonyms: demolish, ruin, sabotage, ravage

Antonyms: mend, improve