Daily Vocublary

Daily Vocabulary

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Word of the Day

1. Frantic

fran-tik

(घबराया हुआ, व्याकुल) | (উদ্বিগ্ন, ব্যাকুল)

Meaning: Extremely worried, nervous, or hurried.

Synonyms:

• Anxious
• Panicked
• Agitated

Antonyms:

• Calm
• Relaxed
• Composed

Example: "She made a frantic call for help during the storm."

2. Desultory

dez-uhl-tuh-ree

(असंगत, उद्देश्यहीन, बेतरतीब) | (এলোমেলো, উদ্দেশ্যহীন)

Meaning: Lacking a clear plan, purpose, or enthusiasm; jumping from one thing to another without consistency.

Synonyms:

• Random
• Aimless
• Casual

Antonyms:

• Organized
• Systematic
• Focused

Example: "His desultory study habits affected his exam performance."

3. Glib

glib

(चिकनी-चुपड़ी बातें करने वाला, सतही) | (মিষ্টি কথার, ভাসা-ভাসা)

Meaning: Speaking smoothly but without sincerity or depth.

Synonyms:

• Fluent
• Slick
• Superficial

Antonyms:

• Sincere
• Thoughtful
• Genuine

Example: "The politician gave glib answers to serious questions."

4. Enthrall

en-thrawl

(मंत्रमुग्ध करना, मोहित करना) | (মন্ত্রমুগ্ধ করা)

Meaning: To capture someone's complete attention or fascination.

Synonyms:

• Captivate
• Fascinate
• Mesmerize

Antonyms:

• Bore
• Repel
• Disinterest

Example: "Her storytelling enthralled the children for hours."

5. Chide

chyde

(हल्के रूप से डाँटना, फटकारना) | (তিরস্কার করা, বকা দেওয়া)

Meaning: To scold or criticize someone mildly.

Synonyms:

• Scold
• Rebuke
• Reprimand

Antonyms:

• Praise
• Applaud
• Encourage

Example: "The teacher chided the students for making noise in class."

6. Espouse

ih-SPOUZ

(समर्थन करना / अपनाना) | (সমর্থন করা, গ্রহণ করা)

Meaning: To support, adopt, or advocate an idea or cause.

Synonyms:

• Advocate
• Endorse
• Champion

Antonyms:

• Oppose
• Condemn
• Reject

Example: "The philosopher continued to espouse humanitarian values throughout his career."

7. Palatial

puh-LAY-shul

(महलनुमा / भव्य) | (প্রাসাদোপম, বিশাল)

Meaning: Extremely grand, luxurious, or resembling a palace.

Synonyms:

• Magnificent
• Opulent
• Lavish

Antonyms:

• Modest
• Humble
• Spartan

Example: "The billionaire hosted the diplomatic reception in his palatial mansion overlooking the sea."

8. Unruly

un-ROO-lee

(अनियंत्रित / उदंड) | (অবাধ্য, বিশৃঙ্খল)

Meaning: Difficult to control or lacking discipline.

Synonyms:

• Disorderly
• Rebellious
• Turbulent

Antonyms:

• Disciplined
• Obedient
• Composed

Example: "Strong winds made the sea unruly and dangerous."

9. Adjourn

uh-JURN

(स्थगित करना) | (মুলতবি করা)

Meaning: To suspend or postpone a meeting, session, or activity temporarily.

Synonyms:

• Postpone
• Suspend
• Defer

Antonyms:

• Continue
• Resume
• Proceed

Example: "The parliament decided to adjourn the session after intense debates on economic reforms."

10. Denouncing

di-NOUN-sing

(निंदा करना) | (নিন্দা করা)

Meaning: Publicly declaring something to be wrong or evil.

Synonyms:

• Condemning
• Censuring
• Vilifying

Antonyms:

• Praising
• Commending
• Endorsing

Example: "Several activists were denouncing the government's oppressive policies during the protest."

One-Word Substitutes

Verbatim

In exactly the same words; word for word.

Example: The witness repeated the statement verbatim in court.

Versatile

Able to do many different things skillfully.

Example: She is a versatile artist who can sing and dance beautifully.

Veteran

A person with long experience in a field, especially military service.

Example: The veteran teacher guided the new students patiently.

Universal

Existing or affecting everyone or everything; common to all.

Example: Honesty is considered a universal virtue.

Phrasal Verbs

1

look back on

to remember nostalgically

"When I look back on my childhood, I often feel angry."

2

look down on

see as inferior

"She's so conceited. She looks down on everybody else."

3

look for

to seek or search for

"I'm looking for my keys. Have you seen them?"

4

look forward to

anticipate with pleasure

"I am looking forward to traveling to New York next year."

Idioms & Phrases

• A sharp tool Someone who is quick-witted or very clever.
• At the tip of the sword Under threat or in danger.
• Blow one's own horn To boast about one's achievements.
• On the warpath Ready to fight or argue.
• Arm and a leg Something very expensive.

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