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Combined Vocabulary Notes

(Adj) Erratic (Extremely unusual and strange, अति-विचित्र)


Synonyms: Quicksilver, Vagarious, Fickle, Capricious, Vagarious,
Unpredictable, Volatile
• Erratic economic policies drive foreign investments away
from the country.

(Verb) Envisage (Visualize, परिकल्पना किना)


Synonyms: Picturize, Envision, Imagine, Assume
• It is difficult to envisage the consequences of another
pandemic.
(Noun) Pedestrian (A person who walks, Everyday, िलिा फिििा)
Synonyms: Banal, Humdrum, Mediocre, Prosaic
• A few pedestrians got injured in the accident.
• He was rather a pedestrian student.

(Verb) Materialize (To become real, साकाि होना)


Synonyms: Realize, Manifest, Actualize
• Her dreams of being independent manifested with her
selection for the job.
(Phrasal Verb) Bring about (To cause something to occur)
Synonyms: Germinate, Generate, Produce, Engender, Beget,
Spawn, Breed
• Continuous wars have brought about a huge amount of
destruction in West Asia.

(Verb) Retaliate (To fight back, जिाबी हमला किना)


Synonyms: Strike back, Pushback
• The Government retaliated by throwing the violent protestors
into prison.
(Verb) Retaliate → Retaliation (Noun) → Retaliatory (Adj)
(Verb) Pulverize (To destroy completely, िकनािूि किना)
Synonyms: Annihilate, Obliterate
• The blast pulverized the entire building
(Verb) Pulverize → Pulverization (Noun)
(Noun) Vicinity (Surroundings, आस पास)
Synonyms: Surrounding, Proximity
• There was no hospital in the vicinity of the site.

ु हिी ममसाल)
(Noun) Epitome (Perfect example of something, सन
Synonyms: Paradigm, Paragon, Prototype, Exemplar, Precedent,
Quintessence
• She is the epitome of an independent, young woman.
(Noun) Epitome → Epitomize (Verb)
(Verb) Relegate (To demote, एक दजाा नीिे चििा दे ना)
Synonyms: 1) Demote, Downgrade; 2) Banish, Exile, Discard
• He resigned after being relegated to a lower position in the
management.
(Verb) Relegate → Relegation (Noun)

(Adj) Bizarre (Extremely unusual and strange, अति-विचित्र)


Synonyms: Eccentric, Weird, Arbitrary, Whimsical, Misfit,
Vagarious
• The singer was also quite famous for her bizarre fashion
sense.
(Adj) Bizarre → Bizarreness (Noun)
(Adj) Unwavering (Firmly determined, दृढ़ औि अटल)
Synonyms: Stubborn, Adamant, Steadfast, Headstrong,
Intransigent, Contumacious, Obstinate
• American voters have demonstrated their unwavering
support for Donald Trump, despite his extreme worldview.

(Adj) Embedded (Deeply-rooted, िहिा बसा हुआ)


Synonyms: Entrenched, Deep seated/rooted,
Ingrained, Enshrined
• Caste identities are deeply embedded in our society.
(Noun) Ecstasy (The state of extreme joy, पिमानन्द)
Synonyms: Euphoria, Elation, Bliss, Exultation, Rapture
• The World Cup win brought ecstasy for the fans.
(Noun) Ecstasy → Ecstatic (Adj)

(Adj) Intricate (Complex, जटटल औि पेिीदा)


Synonyms: Tortuous, Meandering, Complicated, Twisted,
Inextricable, Convoluted, Circuitous
Antonyms: Simple, Straightforward, Uncomplicated

• The police have uncovered an intricate network of smuggling.


(Noun) Intricacy (पेिीदिी)
(Verb) Oscillate, Waver (Move like a pendulum, दायें बाएं झल
ू ना)
Synonyms: Undulate, Vacillate, Fluctuate, Blow hot and cold

• Her actions oscillated between bravery and foolishness.


(Verb) Oscillate → Oscillation (Noun)

(Adj) Entangled (Complexly twisted, उलझा हुआ)


Synonyms: Trapped, Frozen, Mired, Embroiled

• The world economy is still entangled in the recession and risk


of wars.
(Adj) Entangled (उलझा हुआ) → (Verb) Entangle (उलझ जाना)
(Phrasal Verb) Brim with (To be full of, लबालब भिा होना)
Synonyms: Loaded with, Teem with, Imbued with, Replete with
• Most of the news coverage today is replete with propaganda.

(Phrasal Verb) Stem from (Emerge from, उभिना)


Synonyms: Appear from, Materialize from, Emanate from,
Crop up from, Arise from, Originate from
• The pandemic has stemmed from the negligence of China.

(Noun) Discourse (A discussion, बाििीि औि ििाा)


Synonyms: Conversation
• Mainstream media platforms are still avoiding a discourse on
Manipur crisis.
(Noun) Stereotype (A conventional image, तिसी वपटी बाि)
Synonyms: Pattern, Pigeonhole
• Sexist jokes promote the gender stereotypes, especially for
women.

(Noun) Rhetoric (Hi-fi but empty talk, बड़ी बड़ी बािें )


Synonyms: Grandiloquence, Magniloquence, Hyperbole
• The anti-immigrant rhetoric helped Trump win the elections.
(Verb) Prevail (Dominate, Rule, अंि मे हािी होना)
Synonyms: Persist, Triumph
Antonyms: Lose, Forfeit, Surrender

• Despite the rhetoric about reforms, poverty and corruption


prevail.

(Noun) Fortress (Strong defensive base, मजबि


ू फकला)
Synonyms: Stronghold, Bastion, Citadel, Garrison, Rampart

• Social media platforms have created digital fortresses to


secure the privacy of their users.
(Phrasal Verb) Hold on to (Stick to something, चिपके िहना)
Synonyms: Grip, Stick with, Hang on to, Hold fast to
Antonyms: Release, Let go

• She held on to her principles and values, even when faced


with difficult decisions and challenges.

(Noun) Facade (A mask, नकाब)


Meaning: Disguise, Semblance, Bluff
Behind her cheerful facade, she's a really lonely person.
(Phrasal Verb) Churn out (Produce fast, िेजी से बनाना)
Synonyms: Execute, Manufacture
• The mega factory churns out 50,000 cars every day.
(Adj) Surreal (Dreamlike, सपने के जैसा)
Synonyms: Virtual, Incredible
Antonyms: Real, Palpable

• Photoshop can make your pictures look surreal.

(Adj) Skeletal (Very small or thin, पिला या नाममात्र जैसा)


Synonyms: Emaciated, Starved, Cadaverous, Famished, Bony
Antonyms: Fat, Heavy, Plump

• The newspaper report gave only a skeletal account of the


debate.
(Noun) Skeleton (कंकाल)
(Verb) Offset/Set-off (Counterbalance, बिाबि मे भिपाई किना)
Meaning: Make up for, Compensate, Cancel out, Negate, Balance
• Your virtues can not offset your vices.

(Verb) Entail (Lead to, फकसी िीज की ििि ले जाना)


Synonyms: Result in, Implicate

• Recessions often entail unemployment and inflation.


(Verb) Eschew (Stay away from, त्याि दे ना)
Synonyms: Shun, Avoid, Shy away from
Antonyms: Maintain, Embrace, Espouse

• A civilized society should eschew violence.


(Noun) Eschewal (त्याि)

(Adj) Concrete (Solid, ठोस, मजबूि)


Synonyms: Tangible, Substantial
Antonyms: Intangible, Insubstantial, Abstract

• You need a concrete preparation strategy to crack this exam.


(Noun) Concrete
(Noun) Solace (तनिाशा मे िखा िया धीिज)
Meaning: The feeling of comfort in disappointment or misery
Synonyms: Consolation, Condolence

• The sick man found solace in music.


(Verb) Solace (तनिाश मे ढाढ़स दे ना)

(Adj) Pivotal (Main and central, बड़ा खास)


Synonyms: Instrumental, Conducive, Decisive, Climactic
Antonyms: Unimportant, Trivial

• Bhagat Singh had a pivotal role in India’s freedom struggle.


(Noun) Pivot (धिु ी, जजस पि सब कुछ टटका हो)
(Adj) Content(ed) (Satisfied, संिुष्ट)
Synonyms: Fulfilled, Gratified, Pleased
Antonyms: Discontented, Unsatisfied

• He was not content with his salary and decided to resign.


(Noun) Contentment (संिुजष्ट)

(Adj) Seamy (तिनौना)


Synonyms: Harsh, Unpleasant, Sordid,
Antonyms: Seamless, Pleasant, Decent
• Slum areas and barefoot children represent the seamy side of
our world.
(Noun) Seam (सलिट)
(Verb) Avert (टालना या बिना)
Synonyms: Avoid, Evade, Fend off, Ward off, Preclude
Antonyms: Allow, Aid

• Accidents can be averted by careful driving.


(Noun) Aversion (विमख
ु िा)

(Verb) Endanger (खििे मे डालना)


Synonyms: Imperil, Jeopardize, Threaten
Antonyms: Guard, Protect, Save

• The oil spill in the ocean has endangered the marine life.
(Noun) Danger (खििा) | (Adj) Dangerous (खििनाक)
(Verb) Quash (ममटा दे ना, अमान्य ठहिाना)
Synonyms: Crush, Destroy | Overrule, Set aside, Repeal
Antonyms: Uphold, Validate, Approve, Sanction

• The actor issued a statement to quash the rumours of her


divorce.

(Verb) Adhere to (पालन किना)


Synonyms: Comply with, Abide by, Obey, Stand by
Antonyms: Disobey, Flout, Violate
• The doctor advised the patient to adhere to a strict diet plan.
(Noun) Adherence (सख्िी से अनप
ु ालन)
(Verb) Ignite (सल
ु िाना, भड़काना)
Synonyms: Kindle, Inflame, Flare up
Antonyms: Extinguish, Put out

• The politician was accused of using every opportunity to


ignite religious sentiments among his voters.
(Noun) Ignition
(Adj) Clairvoyant (दिू दशी)
Synonyms: Far sighted, Visionary, Sagacious
Antonyms: Short-sighted, Near-sighted, Myopic

• With a clairvoyant approach, the Government has been


offering subsidies on domestic solar plants.
(Noun) Clairvoyance (दिू दशीिा)

(Adj) Peculiar (अनूठा)


Synonyms: Unusual and unique, Distinctive
Antonyms: Standard, Commonplace

• Most Introverts behave in a peculiar way in social settings.


(Noun) Peculiarity (अनठ
ू ापन)
(Adj) Unequivocal (साि औि स्पष्ट)
Synonyms: Categorical, Unambiguous, Emphatic
Antonyms: Equivocal, Ambiguous, Dubious, Uncertain

• The people of the nation have shown their unequivocal support


to the Government.
(Noun) Equivocality (स्पष्टिा)

(Adj) Exacerbate (To make matters worse, बद से बदतर बनाना)


Synonyms: Worsen, Aggravate, Exasperate, Deteriorate,
Retrograde, Retrogress, Regress
Antonyms: Improve, Mitigate, Assuage, Pacify, Ameliorate, Allay
The medicine exacerbated her symptoms.
Foreign words/idioms/phrases

(Phrasal Verbs)
o Take off: To leave the ground and begin flying, or to become
successful.
o Take over: To assume control or responsibility.
o Take on: To accept a challenge or responsibility
o Take after: To look like someone (often a family member)

(Phrasal Verbs)
o Deal in: To trade (buy and sell) something
o Deal out: To distribute something negative (punishment, blow,
criticism)
o Deal with: To face and tackle something unpleasant, Put up with
(Phrasal Verbs)
o Rake/Shovel in: To earn huge money (भि भि के कमाना)
• People in the top management were raking in huge salaries
while the company approached bankruptcy.

o Rake over/up: To bring an unpleasant past event in front of


everyone (in a disapproving manner) (िड़े मुदे उखाड़ना)
• He gets upset whenever someone rakes over/up his failed
businesses.
(Phrasal Verb) Reckon with (Consider, टहसाब मे लेना)
Meaning: Take into account

• We need to reckon with all possible hurdles in the project’s way.


(Phrase) Quid pro quo (Mutual exchange, एक हाथ दे दस
ू िे ले)
Synonyms: Symbiotic relationship, Trade off
• The manager offered the employee a quid pro quo, promising a
raise in exchange for extra hours of work.
(Phrase) Faux pas
Meaning: A socially awkward step (gaffe, Gaucherie, Solecism)

• It is considered a faux pas to arrive at a social event early or even


on time in India.

(Phrase) Ad Nauseam
Meaning: To a sickening extent
• He talked about his achievements ad nauseam, until everyone
was tired of hearing about them.
(Phrase) Sine qua non
Meaning: A pre-condition necessary for an outcome, Pre-requisite

• Trust is sine qua non for any relationship.

(Phrase) Persona non grata


Meaning: A person who for some reason is not wanted or welcome
• After the incident, the industrialist found himself persona non
grata in business community.

(Phrase) Ad Libitum
Meaning: As much as or however one wants

• The musicians were allowed to improvise ad libitum during the


performance.
• The animals were fed ad libitum, meaning they always had food
available.
(Phrase) Carpe Diem
Meaning: Seize the day

• She decided to travel the world, embracing a carpe diem


attitude.

(Phrase) Magnum opus


Meaning: A great work of art or literature

• The novel was widely regarded as the author’s magnum opus.

(Phrase) Modus Operandi (कायािाई का ििीका)


Meaning: The method of operation

• The detective recognized the modus operandi of the suspect.


(Phrase) Laissez-faire (Freehanded, बबना िोक टोक िाला)
Meaning: An approach where minimal intervention or regulation is
preferred (especially in commerce)

• They have a laissez-faire approach to bringing up their children.

(idiom) To steal someone’s thunder


Meaning: To take attention away from someone else’s achievements

• My coworker stole my thunder by presenting my idea as his own


in the meeting.
(idiom) Ace in the hole (हुकम का इक्का)
Meaning: A hidden advantage or secret resource that one can rely on
when needed

• His strength in a crisis is an ace in the hole.


(idiom) Like two peas in a pod (जैसे एक ही मसक्के के दो पहलू)
Meaning: Used to describe two people/things that are very similar or
nearly identical in nature or behavior.

• The brothers were like two peas in a pod.


(idiom) Cut the Gordian knot (जैसे एक ही मसक्के के दो पहलू)
Meaning: To solve a very difficult problem or situation.

• After an unfavourable change in the Government’s economic


policy, investors of the company were facing a Gordian knot.

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