VOCABULARY ( 13th October 2023)
1. Effect: to cause something to happen. उत्पन्न करना
Synonyms: effectuate, engender
Antonyms: abolish, annul
Example: The new law will effect significant changes in our tax system.
2. Blitzkrieg: a short period characterized by an intense effort to do something or a large quantity of something arriving. उल्लासोन्माद
Synonyms: barrage, deluge
Antonyms: dearth, paucity
Example: The sports team executed a blitzkrieg of offensive plays, leaving their opponents in shock.
3. Blunting: making something weaker or less effective. मन्द करना
Synonyms: tempering, moderating
Antonyms: intensifying, heightening
Example: He tried to blunt the impact of his criticism by adding some compliments.
4. Averted: prevented something bad or dangerous from happening. टालना
Synonyms: precluded, forestalled
Antonyms: aided, assisted
Example: The quick thinking of the pilot helped avert a potential disaster
5. Resurrection: the act of bringing something that had disappeared or ended back into use or existence. पुनरुत्थान
Synonyms: resurgence, resuscitation
Antonyms: deterioration, decline
Example: The actor's career saw a resurrection when he landed a leading role in a blockbuster movie.
6. Divisive: tending to cause disagreements that separate people into opposing groups. ͪवà¤ाजनात्मक
Synonyms: contentious, controversial
Antonyms: agreeable, peaceful
Example: The controversial decision to build a new highway through the national park proved to be highly divisive among the local community
7. Alleged: stated as a fact but without any proof. कͬथत
Synonyms: supposed, purported
Antonyms: certain, definite
Example: She was questioned about her alleged involvement in the incident.
8. Face off: to meet an opposing person, group, or sports team to argue or compete
9. Smacks of: to seem to contain or involve something unpleasant.
Idioms
10. Buck the trend: to do something different or unconventional compared to what is typically expected or observed in a particular situation.
11. On its last legs: in such bad condition that it will soon be unable to work as it should.
12. Buried the hatchet: agreed to end the disagreement that has divided two people or groups.
13. Throw one's weight behind: to use one's influence or power to support or promote someone or something.
14. Face the axe: to be in a situation where one is at risk of losing their job or facing consequences.
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