Challenging words from the Article The Hindu

#Challenging words from the Article The Hindu

1.   Word of the day: Reconcile (मेल करना या कराना)

Pronunciation: rek-uh n-sahyl/रेकन्साइल
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: restore friendly relations between.
Synonyms: harmonize, conciliate
Antonyms: alienate, disagree
Use in a Sentence: You must reconcile yourself to your present job.
2.   Word: Reluctantly (अनिच्छापूर्वक)

Pronunciation: ri-luhk-tuh nt-ly/रिलक्टन्ट्ली
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: in an unwilling and hesitant way.
Synonyms: diffidently, cautiously
Antonyms: eagerly, voluntarily
Use in a Sentence: I was reluctantly persuaded to join the committee.
3.   Word: Punitive (दण्डकर)

Pronunciation: pyoo-ni-tiv/प्यूनिटिव
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: inflicting or intended as punishment.
Synonyms: harsh, corrective
Antonyms: rehabilitative, rewarding
Use in a Sentence: The government is expected to take punitive steps against offenders.
4.   Word: Contingent (आकस्मिक)

Pronunciation: kuh n-tin-juh nt/कन्टिन्जन्ट
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning:
a. subject to chance.
b. occurring or existing only if (certain circumstances) are the case; dependent on.
Synonyms: fortuitous, conditional
Antonyms: certain, necessary
Use in a Sentence: Our success is contingent upon your support.
5.   Word: Capricious (अस्थिर)

Pronunciation: kuh-prish-uh s/कप्रिशस
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning:
a. given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour.
b. changing according to no discernible rules; unpredictable.
Synonyms: erratic, changeable
Antonyms: steady, constant
Use in a Sentence: The author characterizes his star as capricious and vehement.
6.    Word: Testimony  (गवाही)

Pronunciation: tes-tuh-moh-nee/टेस्टमोनी
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning:
        a. a formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law.

        b. evidence or proof of something.

Synonyms: confirmation, verification, declaration
Antonyms: denial, refuttal, charge
Use in a Sentence: The testimony of witnesses supported the defendant.
7.   Word: Loom (संकट मँडराना)

Pronunciation: loom/लूम
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: appear as a vague form, especially one that is large or threatening
Synonyms: menace, emerge, stand out
Antonyms: disappear, diminish, remove
Use in a Sentence: We should flag those problems that could loom ahead.
8.   Word: Impose (प्रभाव डालना)

Pronunciation: im-pohz/इम्पोज़
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning:
a. force (an unwelcome decision or ruling) on someone.
b. take advantage of someone by demanding their attention or commitment.
Synonyms: enforce, inflict
Antonyms: agreeable, coax
Use in a Sentence: The court can impose a fine or a prison sentence.
9.   Word: Prudent (चतुर)

Pronunciation: prood-nt/प्रूडन्ट
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
Synonyms: careful, wise
Antonyms: foolish, careless
Use in a Sentence: It would be prudent to save some of the money.
11.  Word: Stand-offs (क़ायम)

Pronunciation: stand-awf, -of / स्टैन्ड ऑफ
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: a deadlock between two equally matched opponents in a dispute or conflict. / something that counterbalances.
Synonyms: Standstill, Stalemate
Antonyms: Conclusion, Decision
Use in a Sentence: The standoff between friends ended peacefully the following day.
12.  Word: Blow Over (थम जाना)

Pronunciation: ब्लो ओवर
Part of Speech: Phrase of Blow
Meaning: (of trouble) fade away without serious consequences.
Synonyms: abate, subside
Antonyms: occur, emerge
Use in a Sentence: They have numerous complaints, but they soon blow over.
12.   Word: Waiver (त्याग)

Pronunciation: wey-ver/वैवर
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: an act or instance of waiving a right or claim.
Synonyms: abdication, relinquishment
Antonyms: claim, charge
Use in a Sentence: Is there any process for getting a waiver for test cases?
13.   Word: Relent (दया करना)

Pronunciation: ri-lent/रिलेन्ट
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning:
        a. abandon or mitigate a severe or harsh attitude, especially by finally yielding to a req