“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers…

An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers……….
An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

The Knowledge Library

UPDATE YOUR VOCABULARY – 472

1. IGNOMINIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (अपयशपूर्ण) humiliating 
Synonyms: embarrassing, disgraceful
Antonyms: respectable, honorable 
Example Sentence: 
The family was very embarrassed about their son’s ignominious behavior at the gathering. 
 
2. ILLUSTRIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (प्रसिद्ध) famous 
Synonyms: esteemed, eminent 
Antonyms: insignificant, unimportant 
Example Sentence: 
Number of illustrious players have lead this team. 
3. IMPORTUNE (VERB): (ज़ोर देना) insist 
Synonyms: demand, beseech 
Antonym: dissuade, prevent 
Example Sentence: 
The players were importuned by the coach to run another mile. 
4. IMPUDENT (ADJECTIVE): (गुस्ताख) shameless 
Synonyms: brazen, audacious 
Antonyms: humble, polite 
Example Sentence: 
The impudent student had the nerve to counter the principal’s order. 
5. INCOMMODIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (असुविधाजनक) inconvenient 
Synonyms: uncomfortable, awkward 
Antonyms: convenient, handy 
Example Sentence: 
The incommodious mattress caused me severe back ache. 
6. PLIGHT (NOUN): (दुविधा) dilemma 
Synonyms: quandary, impasse 
Antonyms: boon, blessing 
Example Sentence: 
 
The international community should do more to protect the plight of these people. 
7. RATIFY (VERB): (पुष्टि करना) corroborate 
Synonyms: validate, approve 
Antonyms: veto, disapprove 
Example Sentence: 
A number of countries have refused to ratify the treaty. 
8. EXORBITANT (ADJECTIVE): (अत्यधिक) extravagant 
Synonyms: outrageous, extreme 
Antonyms: inexpensive, moderate 
Example Sentence: 
The President is right in pointing how the exorbitant cost of child care can be devastating for families. 
9. RUPTURE (VERB): (टूटना) break 
Synonyms: breach, split 
Antonyms: join, connect 
Example Sentence: 
The emperor Leo, ruptured the fortress of his enemy. 
10. PLETHORA (NOUN): (अधिकता) excess 
Synonyms: profusion, overabundance 
Antonyms: scarcity, rarity 
Example Sentence: 
There are plethora of groups that track and publish this kind of information.

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