STRINGENT (adjective) कड़ी से कड़ी
Meaning: not allowing for any exceptions or loosening of standards
Synonyms: brassbound, cast-iron, exacting, hard-line, inflexible, rigid, rigorous,
Antonyms: flexible, lax, loose, relaxed, slack
Example: There are stringent rules against unauthorized persons being in our building
REVULSION (Noun) घृणा
Meaning: a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness
Synonyms: aversion, disgust, distaste, horror
Antonyms: fondness, like, liking, love, partiality, penchant
Example: The publication of the autopsy photos prompted expressions of outrage and revulsion
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Jeer (noun): मज़ाक उड़ाना
Meaning: a rude and mocking remark.
Synonyms: hoot, ridicule, scuff, taunt
Antonyms: compliment, praise, flatter
Usage: Virat Kohli asked the crowd not to jeer Steve Smith
Quandary (noun):व्याकुलता
Meaning: a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation
Synonyms: dilemma, plight, bewilderment, uncertainty
Antonyms: enhance, certainty
Usage: Finds himself in the most awkward quandary situation.
REPINE (verb)विलाप करना
Meaning: feel or express discontent; fret.
Synonyms: mope, languish, despondent, lament.
Antonyms: complacent, fulfilled, rejoice, contented.
Usage: The soldiers repine for their families when they are stationed overse
PRECARIOUS (adjective)अनिश्चित
Meaning: dependent on chance; uncertain.
Synonyms: unsure, unpredictable, doubtful, dubious.
Antonyms: certain, stable, confirmed, definite.
Usage: As Finance Secretary I found that the finances of the state were in a precarious condition.
SMUG (adjective): आत्मसंतुष्ट
Meaning: having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one’s achievements.
Synonyms: bighead, complacency, egotism, vainglory.
Antonyms: diffidence, bashfulness, demureness, shyness.
Usage: Because Rocky had a smug attitude during his meeting with the principal, he projected the image he was proud of his misdeeds.
ENCOMPASS (Verb): धरना
Meaning: to form a circle around
Synonyms: circle, compass, embrace, encircle, enclose
Antonyms: exclude, leave (out), miss out
Example: A necklace of sapphire-blue lakes encompasses the town.
SCRAMBLE (noun) संघर्ष
Meaning: a struggle for possession or gain.
Synonyms: free-for-all, melee, rush, struggle, tussle
Antonyms: peace, order, organization
Example: There was a scramble for choice seats in the auditorium.
DOWNGRADE (Verb) अधोगति
Meaning: reduce to a lower grade, rank, or level of importance.
Synonyms: decline, declivity, descent, dip, hill, inclination
Antonyms: ascent, improvement, increase, rise
Example: His career has been on the downgrade.
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Vocabulary of The Day- 28 October
