1. advent (noun) – आगमन
Pronunciation: ad-vnt / ad-vent
Meaning: the arrival of a notable person or thing
Synonyms: arrival, appearance, emergence
Antonyms: departure, disappearance
Usage: Since the advent of modern medicine, human life has changed immensely.
2. indigenous (adjective) – स्वदेशी, स्थानीय
Pronunciation: indi-jinus
Meaning: originating or occurring naturally in a particular place
Synonyms: native, aboriginal
Antonyms: expatriate, migrant, adventitious
Usage: The kangaroo is indigenous to Australia.
3. cryptic (adjective) – गुप्त
Pronunciation: krip-tik
Meaning: having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure
Synonyms: enigmatic, mysterious, confusing, mystifying, perplexing
Antonyms: straightforward, clear
Usage: I received a cryptic message through the post.
4. abject (adjective) – हतोत्साह
Pronunciation: ab-ject
Meaning: (of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree; (of a person or their behaviour) completely without pride or dignity
Synonyms: wretched, miserable, hopeless, pathetic; self-abasing, obsequious, fawning
Antonym: proud
Usage: Janice was in such an abject state that she tried to kill herself.
5. mirth (noun) – आनन्द, खुशी
Pronunciation: m-th
Meaning: amusement, especially as expressed in laughter
Synonyms: merriment, cheerfulness, hilarity, glee, laughter
Antonyms: gloom, misery
Usage: I aspire to be recognised for quality writing, for consistent humor and mirth.
6. beam (noun, verb) – किरण
Pronunciation: beem
Meaning: a long, sturdy piece of squared timber or metal used to support the roof or floor of a building; a ray or shaft of light; transmit (a radio signal or broadcast) in a specified direction; (of a light or light source) shine brightly; smile radiantly; express (an emotion) with a radiant smile
Synonyms: broadcast, transmit; shine, radiate, glitter, gleam; grin, smile
Antonyms: frown, frowning
Usage:
- The beams in his house are rotting. (noun)
- A beam of sunlight came through the clouds. (noun)
- the satellite beamed back radio signals to scientists on Earth. (verb)
- He crossed the finishing line beaming broadly. (verb)
7. aloft (adverb) – ऊपर
Pronunciation: a-loft
Meaning: up in or into the air
Synonyms: overhead; up, high, skyward
Antonym: down
Usage: The father threw his son aloft and then caught him.
8. brutal (adjective) – क्रूर, निर्दय, नृशंस
Pronunciation: broo-t(u)l
Meaning: savagely violent; unpleasant or harsh
Synonyms: savage, cruel, bloodthirsty, vicious, ferocious, barbaric, barbarous, wicked
Antonyms: gentle, humane
Usage: The brutal beating given by the boxer left his opponent clinging to the ropes.
9. subjugate (verb) – अधीन करना, वश करना
Pronunciation: sub-ju-geit
Meaning: bring under domination or control, especially by conquest
Synonyms: conquer, vanquish, defeat
Antonym: liberate
Usage: The substitute teacher found it quite difficult to subjugate a class of thirty middle school students.
10. indigent (adjective, noun) – निर्धन, जरूरतमंद
Pronunciation: indi-j(u)nt
Meaning: poor, needy, a needy person
Synonyms: poor, impecunious, destitute, penniless
Antonym: rich
Usage:
- The indigent man could not afford food or clothing. (adjective)
- Serious instances had emerged where indigents were on the verge of losing their houses and the city council had to act. (noun)
