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14 Apr 2023 16:50
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1. APPREHENSION (NOUN): (शंका): Anxiety
Synonyms: Angst,Alarm
Antonyms: Confidence
Example Sentence:
He felt sick with apprehension.
2. SECONDARY (ADJECTIVE): (अप्रधान): Subordinate
Synonyms: Lesser, Lower
Antonyms: Primary
Example Sentence:
Luck plays a role, but it's ultimately secondary to local knowledge.
3. DISENGAGE (VERB): (छुड़ाना): Remove
Synonyms: Detach, Disentangle
Antonyms: Attach
Example Sentence:
I disengaged his hand from mine.
4. CONTRARY (ADJECTIVE): (विपरीत): Opposite
Synonyms: Opposing, Opposed
Antonyms: Compatible
Example Sentence:
He ignored contrary advice and agreed on the deal.
5. CAMARADERIE (NOUN): (सौहार्द): Friendship
Synonyms: Comradeship, fellowship
Antonyms: Enmity
Example Sentence:
There is an enforced camaraderie in office life.
6. INCUR (VERB): (अपने ऊपर लेना): Suffer
Synonyms: Sustain, Experience
Antonyms: Avoid
Example Sentence:
I will pay any expenses that have been incurred.
7. MUTUAL (ADJECTIVE): (पारस्परिक): Reciprocal
Synonyms: Reciprocated, Requited
Antonyms: Detached
Example Sentence:
A partnership should be based on mutual respect and understanding.
8. VEIL (VERB): (ढंकना): Envelop
Synonyms: Surround, Swathe
Antonyms: Unveil
Example Sentence:
She's got long fair hair but she's got veils them.
9. CONSTERNATION (NOUN): (बेचैनी): Dismay
Synonyms: Perturbation, Anxiety
Antonyms: Satisfaction
Example Sentence:
To her consternation her car didn’t start.
10 UNFORTUNATE (NOUN): (खेदजनक): Regrettable
Synonyms: Inappropriate, Unsuitable
Antonyms: Tactful
Example Sentence:
His unfortunate remark silenced everyone.
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14 Apr 2023 09:07
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1. PRONOUNCED (ADJECTIVE): (स्पष्ट): Noticeable
Synonyms: Marked, Strong
Antonyms: Faint
Example Sentence:
She had a pronounced squint.
2. ELUSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (पकड़ में न आने वाला): Evasive
Synonyms: slippery, shifty
Antonyms: accessible
Example Sentence:
Success has become even more elusive now
3. ABSTEMIOUS (ADJECTIVE):(संयमी): Temperate
Synonyms: Abstinent, Austere
Antonyms: Self-indulgent
Example Sentence:
We only had a bottle Very abstemious of you.
4. EMBARGO (VERB): (निषेध करना): ban
Synonyms: bar, prohibit
Antonyms: allow
Example Sentence:
Document of national security importance is routinely embargoed.
5. ASSERT (VERB): (द्दढ़तापूर्वक करना): declare
Synonyms: maintain, contend
Antonyms: deny
Example Sentence:
The company asserts that the cuts will not affect development.
6. SLASH (VERB): (कम करना): reduce
Synonyms: cut, drop
Antonyms: raise
Example Sentence:
The workforce has been slashed by 2,000.
7. REPEAL (NOUN): (निरसन): revocation
Synonyms: rescinding, cancellation
Antonyms: introduction
Example Sentence:
The House voted in favour of repeal.
8. DEPRIVED (ADJECTIVE): (वंचित): disadvantaged
Synonyms: underprivileged, poverty
Antonyms: fortunate
Example Sentence:
The charity cares for destitute and deprived children.
9. SLUMP (VERB): (गिरावट आना): decline
Synonyms: deteriorate, degenerate
Antonyms: improve
Example Sentence:
United slumped to another one–nil defeat.
10. LETHAL (ADJECTIVE): (घातक): fatal
Synonyms: deadly, mortal
Antonyms: harmless
Example Sentence:
The Krakatoa eruption was the most lethal on record.
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13 Apr 2023 17:02
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1. FURY (NOUN): (रोष): Rage
Synonyms: Anger, Wrath
Antonyms: Good humour
Example Sentence:
Her eyes were filled with tears of fury and frustration.
2. BAR (VERB): (रोकना): Prohibit
Synonyms:Debar, Preclude
Antonyms: Admit
Example Sentence:
Journalists had been barred from covering the elections.
3. ELIGIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (योग्य): Entitled
Synonyms: Permitted Allowed
Antonyms: Ineligible
Example Sentence:
Customers who are eligible for discounts, formed a long queue.
4. BLATANT (ADJECTIVE): (ज्वलंत): Flagrant
Synonyms: Glaring, Obvious
Antonyms: Inconspicuous
Example Sentence:
She turned her back on him in blatant disregard he wasn't likely to misinterpret.
5. EXPEDITE (VERB): (जल्दी करना): Speed up
Synonyms: Accelerate, Hurry
Antonyms: Delay
Example Sentence:
He promised to expedite economic reforms.
6.UNUSUAL (ADJECTIVE): (असाधारण): Remarkable
Synonyms: Extraordinary, Exceptional
Antonyms: Unremarkable
Example Sentence:
He is a man of unusual talent.
7. DOMINANCE (NOUN): (प्रभुत्व): Supremacy
Synonyms: Superiority, Ascendancy
Antonyms: Subservience
Example Sentence:
There is worldwide dominance of Hollywood.
8. REDEMPTION (NOUN): (मोचन): Retrieval
Synonyms: Recovery, Reclamation
Antonyms: Deprivation
Example Sentence:
The peasants found the terms of redemption unattractive.
9. ESCALATION (NOUN): (वृद्धि): Rise
Synonyms: Hike, Advance
Antonyms: Plunge
Example Sentence:
A convincing argument backed by a slow policy may limit escalation of a crisis.
10. VIOLENT (ADJECTIVE): (अत्यन्त): Intense
Synonyms: Extreme, Strong
Antonyms: Mild
Example Sentence:
I have a violent dislike for red roses.
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13 Apr 2023 08:32
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1. SPECTACULAR (ADJECTIVE): (प्रभावशाली): Impressive
Synonyms: Magnificent Splendid
Antonyms: Unimpressive
Example Sentence:
The party suffered a spectacular loss in the election.
2. ANXIETY (NOUN): (चिंता): Worry
Synonyms: Concern, Apprehension
Antonyms: Calmness
Example Sentence:
There was anxiety in her quiet voice.
3. CREDULITY (NOUN): (भोलापन): Gullibility
Synonyms: Naivety, Innocence
Antonyms: Worldliness
Example Sentence:
Moneylenders prey upon their credulity and inexperience.
4. FEASIBLE (ADJECTIVE): (व्यवहार्य): Practicable
Synonyms: Practical, Workable
Antonyms: Impractical
Example Sentence:
It is not feasible to put most finds from excavations on public display.
5. COMPROMISE (NOUN): (समझौता): Agreement
Synonyms: Understanding, Settlement
Antonyms: Intransigence
Example Sentence:
Eventually they reached a compromise.
6. FEDERAL (ADJECTIVE): (संयुक्त): Confederate
Synonyms: Federated, Combined
Antonyms: Unitary
Example Sentence:
The health ministry has sole federal responsibility for healthcare.
7. RETRIBUTION (NOUN): (प्रतिदण्ड): Punishment
Synonyms: Penalty, Nemesis
Antonyms: Forgiveness
Example Sentence:
Employees asked not to be named, saying they feared retribution.
8. VIABLE (ADJECTIVE): (व्यवहार्य): Workable
Synonyms: Feasible, Practicable
Antonyms: Impracticable
Example Sentence:
The proposed investment was said to be economically viable.
9. INSURGENT (NOUN): (विद्रोही): Rebel
Synonyms: Revolutionary, Mutineer
Antonyms: Loyalist
Example Sentence:
The armed insurgents planned an attack.
10. DECIMATE (VERB): (बरबाद करना): Destroy
Synonyms: Kill, Remove
Antonyms: Bear, Build
Example Sentence:
The inhabitants of the country had been decimated.
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11 Apr 2023 16:32
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1. DELUGE (NOUN): (सैलाब करना): Barrage
Synonyms: Volley, Flood
Antonyms: Trickle
Example Sentence:
We received a deluge of complaints.
2. EFFICACY (NOUN): (प्रभावकारिता): Effectiveness
Synonyms: Success, Potency
Antonyms: Inefficacy
Example Sentence:
There is little information on the efficacy of this treatment.
3. ILLUSTRIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (शानदार): Eminent
Synonyms: Distinguished, Acclaimed
Antonyms: Unknown
Example Sentence:
The family was illustrious and wealthy, and claimed descent from Constantine.
4. AGGRESSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (आक्रामक): Assertive
Synonyms: Forceful, Competitive
Antonyms: Submissive
Example Sentence:
We needed more growth to pursue our aggressive acquisition strategy.
5. PROPITIOUS (ADJECTIVE):(अनुकूल): Favourable
Synonyms: Auspicious, Promising
Antonyms: Inauspicious
Example Sentence:
Finally, all things proved to be propitious.
6. TRAGEDY (NOUN): (त्रासदी): Disaster
Synonyms: Calamity, Catastrophe
Antonyms: Fortune
Example Sentence:
A tragedy arrived that killed 95 people.
7. OUTRAGEOUS (ADJECTIVE): (असुगम): Far-Fetched
Synonyms: Unlikely, Dubious
Antonyms: Realistic
Example Sentence:
The outrageous claims made by the previous government.
8. COUNTER (ADJECTIVE): (विरोध): Opposing
Synonyms: Opposed, Opposite
Antonyms: Complementary
Example Sentence:
After years of argument and counter argument there is no conclusive answer.
9. COMPLICATION (NOUN): (जटिल स्थिति): Complexity
Synonyms: Difficulty, Intricacy
Antonyms: Simplicity
Example Sentence:
To add further complication, English-speakers use a different name.
10. UNPRECEDENTED (ADJECTIVE): (अभूतपूर्व): Unparalleled
Synonyms: Unequalled, Unmatched
Antonyms: Normal
Example Sentence:
The preparations were made on an unprecedented scale.
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11 Apr 2023 08:46
1. SETBACK (NOUN): (बाधा): Problem
Synonyms: Difficulty, Issue
Antonyms: Breakthrough
Example Sentence:
There was a serious setback for the peace.
2. UPHOLD (VERB): (कायम रखना): Maintain
Synonyms: Sustain, Continue
Antonyms: Abandon
Example Sentence:
They uphold a tradition of not causing distress to living creatures.
3. INCAPACITATE (VERB): (अक्षमता): Disabled
Synonyms: Debilitated, Indisposed
Antonyms: Fit
Example Sentence:
He was incapacitated by a heart attack.
4. SURREAL (ADJECTIVE): (अवास्तविक): Unreal
Synonyms: Bizarre Unusual
Antonyms: Real
Example Sentence:
The story was a surreal mix of fact and fantasy.
5. CHAOTIC (ADJECTIVE): (अराजक): Disorderly
Synonyms: Disordered, Disorganized
Antonyms: Orderly
Example Sentence:
The administration of finance was as chaotic as the condition of parliament.
6. VULNERABLE (ADJECTIVE): (सहज में घायल होने वाला): At risk
Synonyms: Endangered, Unsafe
Antonyms: Invulnerable
Example Sentence:
Children are the most vulnerable members of society.
7. ABROGATION (NOUN): (निराकरण): Repudiation
Synonyms: Revocation, Repeal
Antonyms: Institution
Example Sentence:
The ministry proposed for the abrogation of the electoral law of 1850.
8. HALT (VERB): (ठहरना): Stop
Synonyms: Come to rest, Pull up
Antonyms: Start
Example Sentence:
There is growing pressure to halt the bloodshed.
9. DEPRESS (VERB): (दबाना): Slow down
Synonyms: Reduce,Lower
Antonyms: Encourage
Example Sentence:
Fear of inflation in America depressed bond markets.
10. WITHSTAND (NOUN): (विरोध करना): Resist
Synonyms: Hold out against, Stand up to
Antonyms: Give in
Example Sentence:
The structure had been designed to withstand winds of more than 100 mph.
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10 Apr 2023 16:37
1. PERVERSE (ADJECTIVE): (विकृतिग्रस्त): Awkward
Synonyms: Contrary, Difficult
Antonyms: Accommodating
Example Sentence:
Kate's perverse decision not to cooperate held good.
2. AMORAL (ADJECTIVE): (नीतिहीन): Unprincipled
Synonyms: Unethical, Unscrupulous
Antonyms: Moral
Example Sentence:
He has an amoral attitude towards everything in life.
3. FACILITATE (VERB): (सुविधाजनक बनाना): Ease
Synonyms: Enable, Assist
Antonyms: Impede
Example Sentence:
Schools were located in the same campus to facilitate the sharing of resources.
4. OUTBREAK (NOUN): (प्रकोप): Eruption
Synonyms: Flare-up, Upsurge
Antonyms: Pacification
Example Sentence:
The outbreak of World War II proved to be massive.
5. CONTEMPT (NOUN): (निंदा): Scorn
Synonyms: Disdain, Disrespect
Antonyms: Respect
Example Sentence:
Pamela stared at the girl with total contempt.
6. EXTRADITE (VERB): (प्रत्यर्पित करना): Deport
Synonyms: Hand over, Repatriate
Antonyms: Hold
Example Sentence:
He will be extradited from the U.S. to Canada to face criminal charges there.
7. ERADICATE (VERB): (जड़ से मिटाना): Get rid of
Synonyms: Eliminate, Do away with
Antonyms: Implant
Example Sentence:
This disease has been eradicated.
8. REPRESSIVE (ADJECTIVE): (दमनकारी): Oppressive
Synonyms: Authoritarian, Despotic
Antonyms: Democratic
Example Sentence:
A repressive regime was approved.
9. HUMILIATE (VERB): (शर्मिंदा करना): Embarrass
Synonyms: Mortify, Humble
Antonyms: Aggrandize
Example Sentence:
He got humiliate me in front of everyone.
10. MAR (VERB): (बिगाड़ना): Spoil
Synonyms: Ruin, Impair
Antonyms: Improve
Example Sentence:
Violence marred all the New Year celebrations.
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10 Apr 2023 08:51
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1. JUDICIOUS (ADJECTIVE): (विवेकसम्मत): Wise
Synonyms: Sensible, Prudent
Antonyms: Injudicious
Example Sentence:
The judicious use of public investment should be ensured
2. DYNAMIC (ADJECTIVE): (गतिशील): Energetic
Synonyms: Spirited, Active
Antonyms: Half-hearted
Example Sentence:
He is a dynamic young advertising executive.
3. COMBAT (VERB): (सामना करना): Fight
Synonyms: Tackle, Attack
Antonyms: Give in to
Example Sentence:
An effort was made to combat drug trafficking.
4. CIRCUMSPECT (ADJECTIVE): (एहतियाती): Cautious
Synonyms: Wary, Careful
Antonyms: Unguarded
Example Sentence:
The officials were very circumspect in their statements.
5. DWINDLE (VERB): (क्षीण होना): Diminish
Synonyms: Decrease, Reduce
Antonyms: Increas
Example Sentence:
Traffic has dwindled to a trickle.
6. STEADY (ADJECTIVE): (स्थिर): Stable
Synonyms: Balanced, Firm
Antonyms: Unstable
Example Sentence:
The lighter the camera, the harder it is to hold steady.
7. ENACT (VERB): (क़ानून अमल में लाना): Pass
Synonyms: Approve, Ratify
Antonyms: Repeal
Example Sentence:
Legislation was enacted to attract international companies.
8. TOXIC (ADJECTIVE): (विषाक्त): Poisonous
Synonyms: Venomous, Virulent
Antonyms: Non-toxic
Example Sentence:
The burning of waste is toxic.
9. INITIATIVE (NOUN): (पहल): Enterprise
Synonyms: Inventiveness, Resourcefulness
Antonyms: Being Uninventive
Example Sentence:
Use your initiative and common sense.
10. PLIGHT (NOUN): (दुर्दशा): Predicament
Synonyms: Trouble, Difficulty
Antonyms: Solution
Example Sentence:
The management must reduce our plight.
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09 Apr 2023 17:00
🔰Daily Editorial Words🔰|
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🔶1. ENVISAGE (VERB)
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● Meaning ➩ contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event. (परिकल्पना करना)
● Synonyms ➩ foresee, predict, forecast, foretell, imagine
🔷2. AMENITY (NOUN)
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● Meaning ➩ a desirable or useful feature or facility of a building or place. (सुख सुविधा)
● Synonyms ➩ facility, service, convenience, utility, resource,
🔶3. PERPETUAL (ADJ)
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● Meaning ➩ never-ending or changing. (लगातार)
● Synonyms ➩ everlasting, never-ending, eternal, perennial, enduring, immortal
🔷4. ADROIT (ADJ)
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● Meaning ➩ clever or skillful in using the hands or mind. (निपुण)
● Synonyms ➩ skillful, adept, dexterous, agile, ingenious, peerless
🔶5. LASSITUDE (NOUN)
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● Meaning ➩ a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy. (अवसाद)
● Synonyms ➩ tiredness, lethargy, listlessness, weariness, torpor, sloth
🔷6. OBLOQUY (NOUN)
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● Meaning ➩ strong public criticism or verbal abuse. (अपमान)
● Synonyms ➩ criticism, standar, vilification, opprobrium, vituperation
🔶7. ABEYANCE (NOUN)
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● Meaning ➩ a state of temporary disuse or suspension. (ठहराव)
● Synonyms ➩ suspension, remission, adjourn, postponed, prorogue
🔷8. DIFFIDENCE (NOUN)
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● Meaning ➩ modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence. (संशय)
● Synonyms ➩ shyness, bashfulness, unassertiveness, modesty, apprehension
🔶9. BALEFUL (ADJ)
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● Meaning ➩ threatening harm; menacing. (हानिकारक)
● Synonyms ➩ menacing, threatening, unfriendly, hostile, malicious, acrimonious, sinister
🔷10. HOODWINK (VERB)
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● Meaning ➩ deceive or trick (someone). (आंख में धूल झोंकना)
● Synonyms ➩ deceive, trick, dupe, swindle, delude
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09 Apr 2023 08:29
1.TACIT (ADJECTIVE): (निहित): implicit
Synonyms: understood implied
Antonyms: explicit
Example Sentence:
Your silence may be taken to mean tacit agreement.
2.LEISURE (NOUN): (फुर्सत): time off
Synonyms: free time, spare time
Antonyms: work
Example Sentence:
People have less leisure time these days.
3.CONSTRAINT (NOUN): (बाधा): inhibition
Synonyms: uneasiness, embarrassment
Antonyms: openness
Example Sentence:
They are able to talk without constraint.
4.DAWDLE (VERB): (समय नष्ट करना): linger
Synonyms: dally, take one's time
Antonyms: hurry
Example Sentence:
She mustn't dawdle—she had to make the call now.
5.WRETCHED (ADJECTIVE): (मनहूस): miserable
Synonyms: unhappy sad
Antonyms: cheerful
Example Sentence:
I felt so wretched because I thought I might never see you again.
6.SHORTLY (ADVERB): (एकाएक): sharply
Synonyms: abruptly, bluntly
Antonyms: patiently
Example Sentence:
Do you like cricket?’ ‘I do not,’ she said shortly.
7. BLEAK (ADJECTIVE): (निरावरण): bare
Synonyms: exposed, desolate
Antonyms: lush
Example Sentence:
It was nothing but a bleak moor.
8.SUCCUMB (VERB): (अधीन होना): yield
Synonyms: give in, give way
Antonyms: resist
Example Sentence:
We cannot merely give up and succumb to despair.
9.SLAM (VERB): (आलोचना करना): criticize
Synonyms: find fault with, censure
Antonyms: praise
Example Sentence:
The new TV soap was slammed as being cynical and irresponsible.
10.STRINGENT (ADJECTIVE): (कठोर): strict
Synonyms: firm, rigid
Antonyms: lenient
Example Sentence:
Stringent guidelines are necessary on air pollution.
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08 Apr 2023 16:31
📚Prepositions
▪️ After का प्रयोग
➜ After ( बाद में )
Examples-
I will meet you after 10.
(मैं तुमसे 10 बजे के बाद मिलूँगा ।)
I reached after them.
(मैं उनके बाद पहुँचा।)
➜किसी के पीछे पड़ना जैसे –पुलिस का चोर के पीछे पड़ना, किसी को पाने के लिए पीछे पड़ना।
Example –
1. I was after my professor for getting some help.
(मैं मदद पाने के लिए अपने प्रोफेसर के पीछे पड़ गया था।)
He was unnecessarily after that girl.
(वो बेवजह उस लड़की के पीछे पड़ा हुआ था। )
My father has denied thrice but I am still after him.
(मेरे पापा ने तीन बार मना कर दिया है पर मैं अभी भी उनके पीछे पड़ा हुआ हूँ ।)
▪️By का प्रयोग
➜ By ( द्वारा )
(In passive voice)राम के द्वारा , किसी के द्वारा।
(by Ram, by someone)
Examples-
I was stopped by someone.
(मुझे किसी के द्वारा रोका गया।)
He can be sent by his father.
(उसे अपने पापा द्वारा भेजा जा सकता है।)
➜(b)- से
(किसी वाहन से सफर करना)
(travel by some vehicle)
बस से, कार से, प्लेन से।
(by bus, by car, by plane)
I travelled by bus.
(मैंने बस से यात्रा की।)
He is coming by noon flight.
(वो दोपहर की फ्लाइट से आ रहा है।
➜(c) - तक
(समय के साथ-केवल future indefinite tense में)
(With time – only in future indefinite tense)
2 बजे तक, सुबह तक।
(by 2 o’clock, by morning)
I will leave by 4 o’clock.
(मैं 4 बजे तक निकल जाऊँगा।)
We will finish it by morning.
(हम सुबह तक ये खत्म कर देंगे।)
➜(d) - (बगल में)“बगल में” के लिए by के अलावा beside, next to, adjacent भी प्रयोग करते हैं जो आप आगे पढ़ने वाले हैं।
1. I was standing by him.
(मैं उसके बगल में खड़ा था।)
▪️Since का प्रयोग
➜ Since (से)
‘since’ का प्रयोग निश्चित समय के साथ होता है जब भी कभी वाक्य में रहा, रही, रहे का प्रयोग भी हो।
(‘since’ is used for point of time when the sentence is in continuous form)
Since 2 AM/ 2 PM/ 2 o’clock/ 3 o’clock
Since 1998/ 2005/ 2009/ 2012
Since Monday, Tuesday,……., Sunday
Since morning/ evening/ afternoon/ night
Since yesterday(कल)/ day before yesterday(परसों)
Since childhood(बचपन से)/ Since birth (जन्म से)
1. I have been working since morning.
(मैं सुबह से पढ़ रहा हूँ ।)
2.He has been trying since Monday.
(वो सोमवार से कोशिश कर रहा है।)
▪️For का प्रयोग
(a) (से)‘For’ का प्रयोग अनिश्चित समय यानि समय की अवधि के साथ होता है जब भी कभी वाक्य में रहा, रही, रहे का प्रयोग भी हो। (‘For’ is used for duration of time when the sentence is in continuous form)1. For 2 seconds/ 2 minutes/ 2 hours / 2 days/ 2 weeks/ 2 months/ 2 years / 2 centuries
For a long (काफी देर से)
For a while (कुछ देर से)
For many days/hours/months/years
I have been studying for 2 hours.
(मैं 2 घंटे से पढ़ रहा हूँ ।)
He has been trying for many days.
(वो कई दिनों से कोशिश कर रहा है।)
➜(b) के लिए (For any purpose) – पढ़ने के लिए, देखने के लिए, पैसे के लिए, किताब के लिए।
I did it for you.
(मैंने ये तुम्हारे लिए किया।)
He came to me for money.
(वो मेरे पास पैसे के लिए आया।)
➜(c) किसी चीज़ के बदले कुछ और (For exchange) –अगर मैं कहूँ कि मैंने 20 रु की किताब खरीदी तो इसका मतलब यह है कि मैंने 20 रु के बदले में किताब ली। सोचो अगर किसी ने मुझे मेरे दो मोबाईलों के बदले में मुझे एक कम्प्यूटर दे दिया तो यह भी तो किसी चीज़ के बदले कुछ और लेना ही है।
I gave a mobile for Rs. 500.
(मैंने 500 रु में मोबाईल दिया।)
He bought a pen for Rs. 5.
(उसने 5 रु में एक पैन खरीदा।)
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08 Apr 2023 08:33
📘 Important Speaking Sentences
1. वो अजीब बातें करता है- He talks strange.
2. सीधे बैठो- Sit upright.
3. मुझे ये सब मत बताओ- Don't tell me all this.
4. क्या आप वाकई में सच कह रहे हैं- Do you really mean it?
5. आपका गुस्सा जायज है- Your anger is justified.
6. मजाक मत बनाओ- Don't make fun of him.
7. दीवारों के भी कान होते हैं- Even the walls have ears.
8. बढ़ा-चढ़ा कर मत बोलो- Don't exaggerate.
9. किसी को बुरा मत बोलो- Don't speak I'll to anybody.
10. मेरे रास्ते से हट जाओ- Move out of my way.
11. गुस्सा थूक दो- Spit away the anger.
12. कितनी शर्म की बात है- What a shame?
13. वो बहुत पतला है- He is so skinny.
14. गाड़ी से उतर जाओ- Get off the car.
15. मेरा ऐसा मतलब नहीं है- I don't mean it.
16. मैं काफी बेहतर महसूस कर रहा हूँ- I feel much better.
17. ये मेरे लिए बड़ी बात है- It's a big deal for me.
18. अपने दिमाग का इस्तेमाल करो- You use your brain.
19. ये हुई न बात- That's the way.
20. कृप्या अंदर आये- Please get in/Please come in.
21. आपको क्या हुआ- What happened to you?
22. इसका क्या मतलब है- What does it mean?
23. मैं तुम्हारी मदद करूँगा- I will help you.
24. कोई नहीं आया- Nobody came.
25. मुझे दोनों पसन्द है- I like both.
26. मुझे माफ़ कर दो- Please forgive me.
27. कुछ तो बोलो- Say something.
28. मुझे घर छोड़ दो- Drop me home.
29. आपकी उम्र लम्बी हो- May you live long.
30. ये तो होना ही था- This had to happen.
31. पैर घसीटकर मत चलो- Don't drag your feet.
32. सच हमेशा कड़वा होता है- The truth is always bitter.
33. आप क्या करते हो- What do you do?
34. आपको शांत रहना होगा- You need to remain calm.
35. क्या बकवास है- What a nonsense!
36. अपनी जीभ पर नियंत्रण रखें- Control your tongue.
37. वो हकला रहा था- He was stammering.
38. नजर न लगे- Touchwood.
39. तमीज से बात करो- Behave yourself.
40. मुझ पर विश्वास करो- Trust me.
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07 Apr 2023 16:43
Ways to Introduce yourself:
1. Formal: Hi, nice to meet you. Let me introduce myself. I am Aman Singh. I work for ABC Private Limited. May I know your name, please?
(Hi, आपसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा. मैं अपना परिचय देता हूँ. मैं अमन सिंह हूँ. मैं ABC प्राइवेट लिमिटेड के लिए काम करता हूँ. क्या मैं आपका नाम जान सकता हूँ?)
2. Formal: Hi, are you Akshay Singh? Nice to meet you. I am Manisha Sharma. We spoke over the phone yesterday. I am from ABC Private Limited.
(Hi, क्या आप अक्षय सिंह हैं? आपसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा. मैं मनीषा शर्मा हूँ. हमने कल फ़ोन पर बात करी थी. मैं ABC प्राइवेट लिमिटेड से हूँ.)
3. Formal: Thank you for having me here, today. My name is Rita Singh. Pleasure meeting you all.
(मुझे आज यहाँ बुलाने के लिए शुक्रिया. मेरा नाम रीटा सिंह है. आपसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा.)
4. At a party: Hi, I am Raj's friend, Aman. Are you Priya? Raj has told me so much about you. It is nice to meet you in person.
(Hi, मैं राज का दोस्त अमन हूँ. क्या आप प्रिय हो? राज ने मुझे आपके बारे में बहुत कुछ बताया है. आप से मिलकर अच्छा लगा.)
5. Informal (pet name): My name is Aman, but you could call me Jolly. That's what most people call me.
(मेरा नाम अमन है लेकिन आप मुझे Jolly कह कर बुला सकते हैं. अधिकतर लोग मुझे इसी नाम से बुलाते हैं.)
6. Informal (pet name): My name is Aman Singh. I also go by 'Lucky'.
(मेरा नाम अमन सिंह है. मुझे लोग 'Lucky' भी बुलाते हैं.)
7. At a wedding: Hi, I am Rekha. I am the bride's cousin. Are you from the groom's side?
(Hi, मैं रेखा हूँ. मैं दुल्हन की बहन हूँ. क्या आप दूल्हे की तरफ से हैं?)
8. Asking for introductions:
i. May I know your name, please?
ii. Hi, I am Aman, Raj's best friend, and you are?
iii. Are you here for the interview as well? I am Aman, by the way. And you are?
iv. Hi, I am Saket. I haven't seen you around - are you a recent recruit? What is your name?
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07 Apr 2023 09:12
🔰 Daily The Hindu Vocabulary |
1. TRITE (ADJECTIVE): (घिसे-पिटे): hackneyed
Synonyms: banal, clichéd
Antonyms: original
Example Sentence:
This point may now seem obvious and trite.
2. EXPLOIT (VERB): (अनुचित लाभ उठाना): take advantage of
Synonyms: make use of, abuse
Antonyms: treat fairly
Example Sentence:
These workers are at particular risk of being exploited in the workplace.
3. OUTBREAK (NOUN): (प्रकोप): eruption
Synonyms: flare-up, upsurge
Antonyms: pacification
Example Sentence:
The outbreak of World War II proved to be massive.
4. APPEASE (VERB): (शांत करना): conciliate
Synonyms: placate, pacify
Antonyms: provoke
Example Sentence:
Amendments have been added to appease local pressure groups.
5. DISSIPATE (VERB): (ग़ायब हो जाना): disappear
Synonyms: vanish evaporate
Antonyms: grow
Example Sentence:
The concern she'd felt for him had wholly dissipated.
6. EXTRADITE (VERB): (प्रत्यर्पित करना): deport
Synonyms: hand over, repatriat
Antonyms: hold
Example Sentence:
He will be extradited from the U.S. to Canada to face criminal charges there.
7. BIZARRE (ADJECTIVE): (विचित्र): strange
Synonyms: peculiar, odd
Antonyms: ordinary
Example Sentence:
We had to face a bizarre situation.
8. CAMARADERIE (NOUN): (सौहार्द): friendship
Synonyms: comradeship fellowship,
Antonyms: solitude
Example Sentence:
Our camaraderie is evident to everyone.
9. CERTAINTY (NOUN): (निश्चय): confidence
Synonyms: conviction, certitude
Antonyms: uncertainty
Example Sentence:
She knew with certainty that he is dead.
10. MAR (VERB): (बिगाड़ना): spoil
Synonyms: ruin, impair
Antonyms: improve
Example Sentence:
Violence marred all the New Year celebrations
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07 Apr 2023 05:45
1. Diligent (मेहनती): having or showing care in one's work or duties.
Example: I am very diligent. I do whatever it takes to get the job done.
(मैं बहुत मेहनती हूँ. काम पूरा करने के लिए जो भी ज़रूरी हो वो मैं करता हूँ.)
2. Conscientious (ईमानदार): (of a person) wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.
Example: I am a conscientious person, who always strives to do things the right way.
(मैं एक ईमानदार इंसान हूँ, जो चीज़ें हमेशा सही तरीके से करना चाहता है.)
3. Reliable (भरोसेमंद): consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
Example: I am reliable and I believe in quality work.
(मैं भरोसेमंद हूँ और श्रेष्ठ तरीके से काम करना पसन्द करता हूँ.)
4. Creative (रचनात्मक): involving the imagination or original ideas
Organized: having things done in order
Example: I am creative and this gives me an edge over others.
(मैं रचनात्मक हूँ और यह मुझे दूसरों से अलग बनता है)
5. Responsible (ज़िम्मेदार): capable of being trusted
Example: I was responsible for handling the Marketing campaigns at my previous organization.
6. Analytical (विश्लेषी): relating to or using analysis or logical reasoning
Example: My analytical skills have been lauded before.
7. Determined (दृढ़ संकल्पी): firm and committed
Example: I am determined to become a manager, I will work hard for it.
8. Confident (आत्मविश्वासी): self assured
Example: I am confident that I would be a great fit for this role.
9. Disciplined (अनुशासित): showing a controlled form of behavior or way of working
Example: I am very disciplined and punctual.
10. Articulate (साफ़ साफ़ बोलने वाला): having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently
Example: I am an effective communicator, and extremely articulate, and I believe that this will make me a perfect fit in a front facing role.
11. Eloquent (शब्दचतुर): fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.
Example: My eloquence makes me a good fit for content writing roles.
12. Organized (नियमबद्ध): having things done in order
Example: I am organized and stick to deadlines.
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