vocab update 22/01/2018
- Indolent (Adj.): wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
Hindi Translations: अकर्मण्य, आलसी, निष्क्रिय, तंद्रिल, अलस, मंद, कार्यविमुख
Synonyms: Lazy, Slothful, Sluggish, Lethargic, Listless, Idle, Torpid, Languid, Slow, Inactive
Antonyms: Active, Industrious, Energetic, Diligent, Business-Minded, Lively, Prudent, Vivacious
Usage: She was an indolent girl who never completed her chores.
Meaning: वह एक आलसी लड़की थी, जिसने कभी अपना काम पूरा नहीं किया।
- Trite (Adj.): repeated too often; over familiar through overuse.
Pronunciation: ट्राइट
Hindi Translations: घिसा-पिटा, जीर्ण, अकर्मण्य
Synonyms: Hackneyed, Stale, Banal, Stereotyped, Commonplace, Tired, Stock, Common, Threadbare
Antonyms: Fresh, Unique, Original, Uncommon, Groundbreaking, Extraordinary, New, Important, Pertinent
Usage: The movie is teeming with obvious and trite ideas.
Meaning: यह फिल्म स्पष्ट और जीर्ण विचारों से भरी है।
- Hireling (N.): a person who works only for money.
Pronunciation: हाइअर्लिंग
Hindi Translations: ठेकेदार, मज़ूर, भाड़े से रोज़ी कमानेवाला, भाड़े का सिपाही, भाड़े का टट्टू, भाड़ैती
Synonyms: Employee, Hack, Mercenary, Assistant, Worker, Inferior, Servant, Subordinate, Aide, Laborer
Antonyms: King, Manager, Commander
Usage: The hireling works for a shop.
Meaning: मज़ूर एक दुकान के लिए काम करता है।
- Expostulation (N.): the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest.
Pronunciation: इक्स्पास्चलेशनHindi Translations: आपत्ति, उलाहना, मानाना, सविनय अथवा मैत्रीभावपूर्ण प्रतिवाद
Synonyms: Remonstrance, Objection, Protest, Complaint, Admonition, Remonstration, Protestation, Demur, Rebuke
Antonyms: Acquiesce, Acknowledge, Allege, Approval, Endorse
Usage: Is it possible for you to expostulate without getting so angry?
Meaning: क्या आप के लिए इतना क्रोधित न होकर मैत्रीभावपूर्ण प्रतिवाद करना संभव है?
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