“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 – 491

1. DISPEL (VERB): (दूर करना) allay
Synonyms: drive away thought, resolve
Antonyms: recall, take in
Example Sentence:
Nia comforted me so well that all my doubts were immediately dispelled somehow.
2. LAY DOWN (VERB): (आदेश देना) command
 
Synonyms: impose, order
Antonyms: implore, request
Example Sentence: 
She laid down as if she were my boss.
3. PREMISE (NOUN): (उपधारणा) presumption 
 
Synonyms: proposition, supposition
Antonyms: denial, rejection
Example Sentence: 
The woman completed her workday even though there was a presumption that she was to be fired.
4. UNPALATABLE (ADJECTIVE): (बेस्वाद) not tasting good
 
Synonyms: distasteful, unsavoury
Antonyms: delicious, savoury
Example Sentence: 
What an unpalatable dish! Siya exclaimed. 
5. AFTERMATH (NOUN): (परिणाम) impact
Synonyms: outcome, consequences
Antonyms: source, origin
Example Sentence: 
Although the aftermath was daunting, nothing could compare to the moment that the tornado struck the building.
6. ABSOLUTE (ADJECTIVE): (अपरिमित) without limit
Synonyms: infinite, unlimited
Antonyms: bounded, limited 
Example Sentence: 
Your idea has really an absolute influence. 
7. PREPONDERATE (VERB): (प्रभुत्व रखना) dominate
 
Synonyms: dictate, overrule
Antonyms: follow, lose
Example Sentence: 
Do not even think of preponderating me.
8. DILUTE (VERB): (मिलावट करना) adulterate
 
Synonyms: make thinner, water down
Antonyms: make thicker, concentrate
Example Sentence: 
To obtain the effect you want, firstly dilute the paint with a little bit of oil.
9. MOOT (ADJECTIVE): (संदिग्ध) doubtful
 
Synonyms: dubious, questionable
Antonyms: proven, definite
Example Sentence: 
The use of phonetic transcription is a moot question.
10. TRAGIC (ADJECTIVE): (भयंकर) appalling
Synonyms: awful, deplorable
Antonyms: pleasant, wonderful
Example Sentence: 
Merriam saw the tragic women of the wards.

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