“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 – 420

  1. COMBATIVENESS (NOUN): (लडाकुपन)eagerness to fight or argue.

Synonyms: bellicosity, militancy

Antonyms: friendliness 

Example Sentence: 

He is known for his combativeness and short temper.

  1. EXTRAPOLATE(VERB):(बहिर्वेशन करना) guess or think of what is going to happen using information.

Synonyms: calculation, estimate

Antonyms: depression, distress 

Example Sentence: 

You cannot really extrapolate a trend from such a small sample.

  1. PERSECUTION (NOUN):(उत्पीडन) hostile, ill treatment

Synonyms: expulsion, killing 

Antonyms: happiness, help

Example Sentence: 

They left the country out of fear of persecution.

  1. REITERATING (VERB):(बार बार करना) repeat, say something again and again.

Synonyms: renew, repeat, restate 

Antonyms: take back

Example Sentence: 

She reiterated that she had never seen him before.

  1. DISPARAGE (VERB):(उपेक्षा करना) criticize in a way that shows no respect.

Synonyms: decry, scorn, derogate 

Antonyms: admire, exalt, approve 

Example Sentence: 

He spoke disparagingly of his political opponent.

  1. ACCENTUATES (VERB): (जोर देना)make more noticeable or prominent. 

Synonyms: emphasize, highlight 

Antonyms: camouflage, obscure, mask 

Example Sentence: 

The new policy only serves to accentuate the inadequacy of help for the homeless.

  1. INTENT (NOUN/ADJECTIVE):(इरादा) intention or purpose, determined to so something.

Synonyms: decided, deep 

Antonyms: flexible, indefinite 

Example Sentence: 

The government was intent on achieving greater efficiency.

  1. MARRED (VERB):(क्षति) spoil, ruin, the quality or appearance.

Synonyms: blight, bruise 

Antonyms: create, beautify 

Example Sentence: 

Violence marred a number of New Year Celebrations.

  1. LEVERAGED (VERB):(उत्तोलन) action or advantage of using a lever

Synonyms: derisive, mocking 

Antonyms: believing, hopeful 

Example Sentence: 

Using ropes and wooden poles for leverage, they hauls sacks of cement.

  1. STRUNG (VERB): (सख्त)hang (something) so that it stretches in a long line.

Synonyms: accommodate, adapt 

Antonyms: break, destroy

Example Sentence: 

He collected stones with holes in them and strung them on a strong cord.

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