Saturday, February 9, 2019

English VOCAB list

1. Humanitarian (adjective) (मानवीय) – concerned with or seeking to promote human welfare
Synonyms – charitable, humane
Antonyms – unkind, egoistic
ExThe humanitarian was involved in various children’s charities.

2. Crisis (noun) (संकट) a time of intense difficulty or danger
Synonyms – situation, disaster
Antonyms – agreement, benefit
ExThe current economic crisis.

3. Triggering (verb) (ट्रिगर) cause (a device) to function
Synonyms – provoke, spark
Antonyms – destroy, prevent
ExThe man plucked up courage and pulled the trigger.

4. Migration (noun) (प्रवास) movement from one part of something to another
Synonyms – journey, shift
Antonyms – idleness, inaction
ExWhen the crops are ready to be harvested, there is a huge migration of workers to the farmlands.

5. Persecution (noun) (उत्पीड़न)  hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race or political or religious beliefs, oppression
Synonyms – expulsion, teasing
Antonyms – stimulation, happiness
ExOn the Internet, there was a story about a woman who endured persecutionbecause of her belief in Christianity.

6. Stripped (verb) (छीन लिया) leave bare of accessories or fittings
Synonyms – deprived, exposed
ExMy identity was stripped away.

7. Tackling (verb) (से निपटने) – make determined efforts to deal with (a problem or difficult task)
Synonyms – attempt, launch
Antonyms – complete, conclude
ExPolice have launched an initiative to tackle rising crime.

8. Wielding (verb) (चलानेवाले) – hold and use (a weapon or tool)
Synonyms – employ, maintain
Antonyms – neglect, cease
ExA masked raider wielding a handgun.

9. Escalating (verb) (तीव्र) – make or become more intense or serious
Synonyms – amplify, ascend
Antonyms – diminish, reduce
ExA meal should always be experienced as escalating.

10. Plight (noun) (दुर्दशा) – a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation
Synonyms – corner, trouble
Antonyms – advantage, blessing
Ex: Most wealthy people are unaware of the plight suffered by people who are hungry and homeless.

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