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1️⃣ Putative (adjective)
🔊 Pronunciation: प्यू-टेटिव
💡 Meaning: Generally considered or reputed to be
📝 Hindi: कथित
✍️ Example: The putative leader of the group was arrested for fraud.
(समूह का कथित नेता धोखाधड़ी के लिए गिरफ्तार किया गया।)
2️⃣ Alacrity (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: अ-लै-क्रि-टी
💡 Meaning: Cheerful readiness or eagerness
📝 Hindi: तत्परता
✍️ Example: She accepted the job offer with great alacrity.
(उसने नौकरी का प्रस्ताव बड़ी तत्परता से स्वीकार किया।)
3️⃣ Happenstance (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: है-पन-स्टैन्स
💡 Meaning: A coincidence or chance occurrence
📝 Hindi: संयोग
✍️ Example: Their meeting was pure happenstance, yet it changed their lives forever.
(उनकी मुलाकात महज एक संयोग थी, लेकिन इससे उनकी जिंदगी हमेशा के लिए बदल गई।)
4️⃣ Insurmountable (adjective)
🔊 Pronunciation: इन-सुर-माउंट-बल
💡 Meaning: Too great to be overcome
📝 Hindi: दुर्जेय / अपरिहार्य
✍️ Example: The team faced what seemed like an insurmountable challenge but persevered.
(टीम को ऐसा लगा कि वे दुर्जेय चुनौती का सामना कर रहे हैं, लेकिन उन्होंने हार नहीं मानी।)
5️⃣ Dysfunctional (adjective)
🔊 Pronunciation: डिस-फंक-शनल
💡 Meaning: Not operating normally or properly
📝 Hindi: विकृत / अव्यवस्थित
✍️ Example: His dysfunctional upbringing made social interactions difficult for him.
(उसके विकृत पालन-पोषण ने उसके लिए सामाजिक बातचीत को कठिन बना दिया।)
6️⃣ Thaw (noun/verb)
🔊 Pronunciation: थॉ
💡 Meaning: A period of relaxation in relations between parties; to melt or become less hostile
📝 Hindi: पिघलना / संबंधों में सुधार
✍️ Example: The diplomatic thaw between the two nations led to new trade agreements.
(दो देशों के बीच कूटनीतिक संबंधों में सुधार से नए व्यापार समझौते हुए।)
7️⃣ Intemperate (adjective)
🔊 Pronunciation: इन-टेम-परेट
💡 Meaning: Lacking moderation or self-control
📝 Hindi: असंयमी
✍️ Example: His intemperate remarks offended many people.
(उसकी असंयमी टिप्पणियों ने कई लोगों को नाराज कर दिया।)
8️⃣ Blunder (noun/verb)
🔊 Pronunciation: ब्लंडर
💡 Meaning: A serious mistake caused by carelessness
📝 Hindi: भारी भूल
✍️ Example: The minister’s blunder in his speech caused public outrage.
(मंत्री की भाषण में की गई भारी भूल से जनता में आक्रोश फैल गया।)
9️⃣ Ebb (noun/verb)
🔊 Pronunciation: एब
💡 Meaning: A gradual decline or weakening
📝 Hindi: गिरावट / क्षीण होना
✍️ Example: His confidence began to ebb after repeated failures.
(लगातार असफलताओं के बाद उसका आत्मविश्वास क्षीण होने लगा।)
🔟 Schism (noun)
🔊 Pronunciation: सिज़-ज़म
💡 Meaning: A division or split between strongly opposed parties
📝 Hindi: मतभेद / विभाजन
✍️ Example: The ideological schism within the party led to its downfall.
(पार्टी के भीतर वैचारिक मतभेद ने उसके पतन को जन्म दिया।)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) based on the vocabulary:
1️⃣ What does the word “Putative” mean?
a) Clearly proven
b) Generally considered or reputed to be
c) Completely false
d) Unchangeable
2️⃣ Which of the following best defines “Alacrity”?
a) Hesitation and reluctance
b) Cheerful readiness or eagerness
c) Slow and steady movement
d) Deep sadness
3️⃣ The term “Happenstance” refers to:
a) A planned event
b) A sudden tragedy
c) A coincidence or chance occurrence
d) A predictable outcome
4️⃣ What is the meaning of “Insurmountable”?
a) Easily manageable
b) Too great to be overcome
c) A minor inconvenience
d) Something irrelevant
5️⃣ If something is “Dysfunctional”, it is:
a) Operating normally
b) Not working properly or abnormally functioning
c) Perfectly aligned
d) Intentionally misleading
6️⃣ “Thaw” in the context of relationships means:
a) A sudden argument
b) A period of relaxation or improvement in relations
c) A worsening of ties
d) A permanent split
7️⃣ Which of the following describes “Intemperate” behavior?
a) Showing self-control and moderation
b) Lacking moderation or self-restraint
c) Being highly disciplined
d) Avoiding excessive emotions
8️⃣ What does “Blunder” mean?
a) A carefully planned mistake
b) A serious mistake caused by carelessness
c) A brilliant strategy
d) A well-executed action
9️⃣ The word “Ebb” signifies:
a) A gradual decline or weakening
b) A sudden surge in strength
c) A stable condition
d) An immediate improvement
🔟 What is the meaning of “Schism”?
a) A peaceful agreement
b) A division or split between strongly opposed parties
c) A minor disagreement
d) A resolution of conflicts
Answers:
1️⃣ b) Generally considered or reputed to be
2️⃣ b) Cheerful readiness or eagerness
3️⃣ c) A coincidence or chance occurrence
4️⃣ b) Too great to be overcome
5️⃣ b) Not working properly or abnormally functioning
6️⃣ b) A period of relaxation or improvement in relations
7️⃣ b) Lacking moderation or self-restraint
8️⃣ b) A serious mistake caused by carelessness
9️⃣ a) A gradual decline or weakening
🔟 b) A division or split between strongly opposed parties