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1. Ubiquitous (adjective)
IPA: /juːˈbɪk.wɪ.təs/
Hindi Pronunciation: यू-बिक-वि-टस (Yu-bik-vi-tas)
Root: Latin ubique (everywhere)
Etymology: From Latin ubique, meaning "present everywhere at the same time"
Synonyms: Omnipresent, pervasive, widespread
Antonyms: Rare, scarce, uncommon
Hindi Meaning: सर्वव्यापी (Sarvavyapi)
Example Sentence: In today’s digital age, social media is ubiquitous.
2. Vex (verb)
IPA: /vɛks/
Hindi Pronunciation: वेक्स (Veks)
Root: Latin vexare (to shake, annoy)
Etymology: From Latin vexare, meaning "to disturb, trouble, or annoy"
Synonyms: Irritate, bother, provoke
Antonyms: Soothe, calm, pacify
Hindi Meaning: चिढ़ाना (Chidhana)
Example Sentence: His constant interruptions began to vex his colleagues.
3. Welter (noun/verb)
IPA: /ˈwɛl.tər/
Hindi Pronunciation: वेल-टर (Wel-tar)
Root: Old English welta (to roll)
Etymology: From Old English weltan (to roll, revolve), meaning "a state of disorder or confusion"
Synonyms: Turmoil, chaos, disarray
Antonyms: Order, harmony, calmness
Hindi Meaning: अफरातफरी (Afraatfari)
Example Sentence: The news created a welter of conflicting reactions.
4. Xenial (adjective)
IPA: /ˈziː.ni.əl/ or /ˈzɛ.ni.əl/
Hindi Pronunciation: ज़ी-निअल (Zee-ni-al)
Root: Greek xenios (hospitable)
Etymology: From Greek xenios, meaning "hospitable, especially toward strangers or guests"
Synonyms: Hospitable, friendly, welcoming
Antonyms: Unwelcoming, inhospitable, cold
Hindi Meaning: आतिथ्यपूर्ण (Aatithyapoorn)
Example Sentence: The villagers showed a xenial attitude toward the tourists.
5. Yoke (verb/noun)
IPA: /joʊk/
Hindi Pronunciation: यो-क (Yo-k)
Root: Old English geoc (a wooden cross piece for oxen)
Etymology: From Old English geoc, meaning "a wooden frame for animals," later metaphorically used for burden or oppression
Synonyms: Bind, burden, enslave
Antonyms: Liberate, release, free
Hindi Meaning: जुआ या बंधन (Jua Ya Bandhan)
Example Sentence: The workers
struggled under the yoke of unfair labor laws.
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