Vocab Express- 30-01-2018
(i) Backfire (V.): (of an engine) undergo a mistimed explosion in the cylinder or exhaust.
Pronunciation: बैक्फाइअर / बैक्फाइर
Hindi Translations: प्रतिघात करना, उल्टी प्रतिक्रिया होना, प्रतिविस्फोटन होना, उलटना, व्यर्थ या निष्फल हो जाना
Synonyms: Boomerang, Rebound, Recoil, Backlash, Miscarry, Retort, Ricochet, Bounce Back, Burst
Antonyms: Achieve, Succeed, Flourish, Prosper, Shoot, Thrive, Accompany, Accomplish, Arrive, Displace
Usage: A risk without a clear purpose can backfire.
Meaning: एक स्पष्ट उद्देश्य के बिना एक जोखिम प्रतिघात कर सकती हैं।
(ii) Susceptible (Adj.): likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
Pronunciation: ससेप्टबल
Hindi Translations: भावुक, योग्य, भावप्रवण, आसानी से प्रभावित होने वाला, उपचत, प्रभाव पड़ने योग्य, अतिसंवेदनशील, कोमल, ग्रहणशील, ग्रहणीय
Synonyms: Pliant, Flexible, Yielding, Receptive, Vulnerable, Compliant, Responsive, Tractable, Sensitive, Compromising
Antonyms: Resistant, Immune, Unsusceptible, Adamant, Insusceptible, Impervious, Strong, Invulnerable, Safe, Impassive
Usage: Children are more susceptible than adults.
Meaning: वयस्कों की तुलना में बच्चे अधिक संवेदी होते है।
(iii) Espousal (N.): an act of adopting or supporting a cause, belief, or way of life.
Pronunciation: एस्पाउज़ल
Hindi Translations: साहभागिता, साझा, परिणय, परिग्रहण, अंगीकार करना, स्वीकार करना
Synonyms: Betrothal, Bridal, Marriage, Adoption, Spousal, Wedding, Acceptance, Engagement, Nuptials
Antonyms: Divorce, Caveat, Opposition, Advancing, Aggressor, Annulment, Antagonism, Antithesis, Argument, Assailant
Usage: Most of the scientists espouse the Big Bang Theory for the beginning of the universe.
Meaning: अधिकांश वैज्ञानिक ब्रह्मांड की शुरुआत के लिए बिग बैंग थ्योरी का समर्थन करते हैं।
(iv) Covetous (Adj.): having or showing a great desire to possess something, typically something belonging to someone else.
Pronunciation: कविटस
Hindi Translations: लालची, लोभी, लोलुप, स्पृही
Synonyms: Greedy, Desirous, Avaricious, Grasping, Acquisitive, Envious, Jealous, Eager, Hungry, Rapacious
Antonyms: Generous, Giving, Benevolent, Charitable, Altruistic, Liberal, Magnanimous, Munificent, Caring, Strong
Usage: A covetous man is good to none but worse to himself.
Meaning: एक लालची आदमी किसी के लिए भी अच्छा नहीं है, बल्कि खुद के लिए बदतर है।
(v) Fluster (V.): make (someone) agitated or confused.
Pronunciation: फ्लस्टर
Hindi Translations: घबड़ाना, घबराना, घबरा देना, हलचल मचाना, शराब पिलाकर उन्मत्त करना
Synonyms: Upset, Disturb, Ruffle, Agitate, Disconcert, Flurry, Confuse, Disquiet, Perturb, Trouble
Antonyms: Calm, Comfort, Settle, Abate, Relax, Relieve, Satisfy, Absolve, Allay, Alleviate
Usage: She was a very calm person. Nothing could flusterher.
Meaning: वह बहुत शांत व्यक्ति थी। कुछ भी उसे परेशान नहीं सकता है।
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